Self-Managing Cholesterol
By David Spero
As a recent study indicates, reducing LDL (“bad" cholesterol) can help prevent complications in most people with diabetes. Why is LDL cholesterol a bad thing, and how do you get to a healthy level?
First, what is cholesterol? Discovered in 1769 by analyzing gallstones, cholesterol is a fat-like organic chemical that is an essential part of animal cell membranes. Without it, cells won't function properly.
Cholesterol is made into bile, which is needed for digesting fats. It is also helps produce the body's natural steroids, including our sex hormones and the vital stress hormone cortisol. Cholesterol ...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - May 15, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: David Spero Source Type: blogs
Eating for Health: Power Up Your Body and Save Your Life!
Did you know that your diet, if you’re like most Americans, is likely starving your cells of what they need to serve you best? Did you know that modern day diseases like diabetes, cardio-vascular disease, auto-immune diseases, cancer, depression, and more can be alleviated, avoided or cured altogether with diet?
It’s true!
If you want to feel your best, improve the quality of your life, and even shed some pounds, then read on and also check out the powerful video that could change your life (if you let it).
Your Cells Are Starving!
We are all made up of cells. About 100 Trillion, give or take, to be exact. And...
Source: Life Learning Today - May 6, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: AgentSully Tags: Green Living Happy Healthy Living How To Recipes Solving Problems Success diet Dr Terry Wahls food healthy diet heath Paleo Paleo Diet power save your life Source Type: blogs
Allergy Bites: Tasty Nuggets for Preventing Allergies
Many parents still hear the advice that it’s better to wait to introduce fish to babies until their first birthdays, or even their second. I disagree! And a growing body of evidence suggests that starting fish between 6 and 12 months results in fewer allergies – both in the short run and by the time they become teens.
Giving babies and toddlers fish a couple of times a week, or even a couple of times a month, may be one of the best tips for preventing allergies.
And perhaps today’s babies and toddlers eating less fish is even one of the reasons allergies have been going up in kids overall, potentially from a decrease...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - May 4, 2013 Category: Pediatricians Authors: Dr. Alan Greene Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Allergies Infant Feeding Top Allergies Top Infant Nutrition Source Type: blogs
Alzheimer's and the DIfficult Bowel Movement
This article is being republished and re-opened for new comments and discussion. Like most Alzheimer's caregivers, I did give up more than once in my early years as a caregiver.
This article is about implementing a solution to a problem with someone living with Alzheimer's disease and having a problem with bowel movements.
I knew the solution to the dreaded bowel movement problem for years. I couldn't get my mother to cooperate. When she wouldn't cooperate, I would give up. At least three or four times over a two year period.
I was finally able to implement my solution for one simple reason -- I was learning new and be...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - May 4, 2013 Category: Dementia Authors: Bob DeMarco Source Type: blogs
Healthy Vegan Substitutes for Grated Parmesan Cheese
How do vegans go without Parmesan on their spaghetti, garlic bread and all that yummy Italian food?Contributor: Jaipi SixbearPublished: Apr 29, 2013 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - April 29, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
Fettucine Alfredo from the Wheat Belly Cookbook
Here’s a recipe for Fettucine Alfredo from the Wheat Belly Cookbook:
Prep time: 5 MINUTES Total time: 15 MINUTES
Makes 4 servings
Remember: Don’t be afraid of fat! Cheese, butter, and heavy cream shine in this Fettuccine Alfredo, minus the truly unhealthy ingredient, wheat. Surely the kids will eat their broccoli when it’s served along with this pasta dish!
3 packages (7 or 8 ounces each) shirataki fettuccine, rinsed and drained
4 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon grou...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - April 24, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Source Type: blogs
Standout Foods Take Center Stage: From Eggs to Walnuts
By Amy Campbell
This week, I'll wrap up this series with a mention of a few more foods that you might consider adding to your eating plan.
There are actually so many healthful foods to highlight that I could keep writing week after week about them. But in the interest of time and moving on, I hope the point has been made that despite our culture of fast and processed foods, there are plenty of good foods to be had, and they're right in your grocery store. If you haven't tried any of the ones I've previously mentioned or the ones I'm highlighting today, venture out of your comfort zone a little and give it a go.
Greek yo...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - April 22, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Amy Campbell Source Type: blogs
Getting the garlic blues
Pickler Andrew Dalby responded to one of my recent tweets about not cooking asparagus in lemon juice because it discolours it. He had found that his garlic cloves turned blue when he pickled them in spiced malt vinegar. The discolouration doesn’t mean that the pickles are inedible.
Now plant material turning blue in acid (vinegar is weak acetic acid) is the basis of the litmus test and is more obvious with red cabbage, which shuttles between a deep red colour and a definite blue depending on the acidity. So, I assumed that was perhaps what was happening with the garlic, but couldn’t think what would be colourle...
Source: Sciencebase Science Blog - April 17, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: David Bradley Tags: Science Source Type: blogs
Maria Emmerich’s Protein “Noodle” Lasagna recipe
If you haven’t already stumbled on the fabulous recipes (and photography) of Maria Emmerich, well, then . . . you should!
Maria “gets” it: She understands the wheat-free concepts, yet doesn’t make the common blunder made by so many others: incorporating gluten-free junk. So she also develops methods to recreate familiar dishes using 1) no wheat, 2) little to no sugar, and 3) otherwise healthy ingredients.
Here’s a recipe from her recent book, The Art of Healthy Eating – Savory:
Protein “Noodle” Lasagna
1 pound Italian sausage
¾ lb grass fed ground beef
1/2 small onion, ...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - April 16, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Source Type: blogs
More Standout Foods Take Center Stage
By Amy Campbell
At a time when it seems like we're constantly being told what NOT to eat, it's refreshing to know that there are so many healthful, nutritious foods that are available for our enjoyment. So, without further ado, here are a few more for your consideration!
Garlic. Garlic is one of those foods that people tend to either love or hate. Its other name is the "stinking rose," which is fitting, given its pungent smell and flavor. Garlic belongs to the same family as onions and leeks, and it's rich in sulfur-containing compounds called thiosulfinates, sulfoxides, and dithiins. Don't worry about what these are, let ...
Source: Diabetes Self-Management - April 15, 2013 Category: Diabetes Authors: Amy Campbell Source Type: blogs
How to Eat Real Food Without Spending Hours in the Kitchen
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Jules Clancy of Stonesoup.
Are you eating real, whole food as much as you’d like?
If you’ve been following Zen Habits for any length of time, you’ve probably been inspired by Leo’s story. My favorite part is how he went from being an overweight junk food eater to a lean, plant-food-loving machine.
Like Leo, I’m a big believer that for optimum health it’s best to eat real, whole food as much as possible. Preferably prepared at home.
The good news is, it doesn’t need to take as much time as you’d think.
When I was writing my b...
Source: Zen Habits - April 5, 2013 Category: Life Coaches Authors: zenhabits Tags: Health & Fitness Source Type: blogs
Experience Umami “The Fifth Taste” with this Ratatouille Recipe
How Humans Experience Taste
If I asked you to name a food you’ve had that fits into each of the categories of sweet, sour, bitter, and salty, you could do it with ease. But what about umami? (ewww-mom-e)
Umami is the least known taste in our culture and satisfies the heading of savory flavors. Asian countries celebrate this wonderful flavor with fermented beans and grains, as well as shiitake mushrooms. The most common umami product is soy sauce, a fermented condiment. Glutamate (an amino acid) is responsible for the unique umami taste.
You’ve probably had umami before, perhaps without realizing it. Examples include me...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - April 4, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: carlenehelble Tags: cooking diet food recipes Source Type: blogs
Cozy Up to this Healthy Vegetable Chili Recipe
I originally found this recipe in Food and Wine magazine. I tried it out with my friend and marathon running buddy Rolando. He’s the kind of guy who buys stuff from the store and “pretends” he made it. I really don’t care because he is an amazing host and friend — and he always provides enough wine!
I can also say as a new mom, dinner is harder than ever to get on the table (y’all with me). This is an easy recipe that lasts and freezes well. It’s also versatile. You can change the toppings, wrap it in a tortilla with some spinach, or even add a little to a couple eggs for a savory ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - March 27, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes healthy chili healthy stew one pot meal vegetable chili vegetarian chili Source Type: blogs
Six-O’Clock-Scramble Recipe: Chicken Tikka with Indian Quinoa Pilaf
I’m always in search of flavorful, healthy recipes, so when I came across The Six O’Clock Scramble I knew I hit the jackpot. It’s a web-based subscription service that sends you weekly menus and shopping lists that not only taste amazing, but they’re good for you too! You can visit my website and click on the link on the right side of the page to click through and subscribe. Use the coupon code RSRD13 to save 10%!
Below is their recipe for Chicken Tikka and Indian Quinoa Pilaf that I wanted to share with all of you. The aromatic flavors in this dish come from the ginger, cumin, and curry powder...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - March 22, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes chicken tikka healthy recipes quinoa six o'clock scramble yogurt Source Type: blogs
Getting Your Family On Board with Life Changes
‘Men learn while they teach.’ ~Seneca the Younger
By Leo Babauta
It is a curious phenomena that when we try to change our habits — simplify our clutter, eat healthier, start exercising — the other people in our life don’t instantly want to be changed in the same way.
It’s as if they had their own minds!
Horrible as that might sound, it’s the reality we have to deal with if we have a family (or friends, roommates, coworkers, etc.). They often resist changes we make, or their possibly unhealthy habits stand in our way.
You’re trying to eat only whole foods, and yet your d...
Source: Zen Habits - March 15, 2013 Category: Life Coaches Authors: zenhabits Tags: Finance & Family Habits Source Type: blogs
