Did you know you can get a full day's worth of Vit-C just by tossing a half cup of chopped red bell pepper into your scrambled eggs? Not only are you getting a good dose of vitamin C, you're also getting a vegetable serving early in the day and adding flavor to your scrambled eggs!
Helping you know how to use foods as medicines. You can help your body to heal and stay healthy by the foods you eat!However, with any medical condition, always consult with a physician before any changes in routine, diet or medication.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Friday, April 22, 2022
Aloe Vera
Aloe plants are a good way to keep Aloe Vera handy. There is no need to run to the drug store, etc when you get mild burns, cuts, scrapes and scratches. Many doctors suggest keeping an aloe plant on a sunny windowsill to use when needed. To use, cut open one of the fleshy leaves and squeeze out the clear gel. Apply the gel directly to the affected area.
Thursday, April 21, 2022
CALORIES AND FAT INFO IN COW'S MILK
The following information is based on an 8-oz glass of milk. This is regular homogenized milk found in the dairy case of your local grocers. It has nothing to do with the various other types of milk.
Fat-Free (Skim) Milk has 1/2 gram of fat with 4% of the calories from fat.
Low-Fat Milk has 2 1/2 grams of fat with 23% of the calories from fat
Reduced Fat has 4 1/2 grams of fat with 35% of the calories from fat
Whole Milk has 8 grams of fat with 50% of the calories from fat
Source: Prevention Magazine
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
ARE YOU AT RISK FOR DIABETES?
Did you know that almost one in every 20 adult Americans have diabetes? The overwhelming fact is that almost all of these Americans have type-2 diabetes. It is estimated that around 8 million have type-2 but have not yet been diagnosed. The sooner one is diagnosed and started on medication and improving your diet, the better. Do you know the symptoms? Some symptoms come on suddenly and others come on gradually. Following are some symptoms that may indicate diabetes. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor for testing. Never ignore diabetes as uncontrolled blood sugar levels can do serious damage to the body.
Symptoms that may come on suddenly:
Excessive thirst
Frequent urination, especially in large quantity
Hungar all the time
Sudden unexplained weight loss
Nausea and vomiting
Sudden vision changes, especially blurred vision
Symptoms that usually come on gradually:
Any of the above could come on gradually
Recurring hard-to -heal wounds or gums
Recurring urinary tract infections
Drowsiness
Tingling (numbness) in hands and/or feet
Itching of the skin and/or genitals
Monday, April 11, 2022
CARBS ARE GOOD FOR MEMORY
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
CINNAMON BOOSTS INSULIN ACTIVITY
I have found so many studies showing that cinnamon is a blood sugar regulator. And I have found it to be true in my own experience with diabetes. I can enjoy cinnamon rolls right along with everyone else so long as they have lots of cinnamon. We have a local gas/convenience store in town that serves delicious donuts, etc. I was addicted to the cinnamon rolls and gave them up when I was diagnosed as a type-2 diabetic. Once I got my sugar under control (it is now within the normal range), I started noticing those cinnamon rolls again. One thing that stood out to me was how much cinnamon they had in them, much more than one usually sees in other cinnamon rolls. I have found that I can have one of those rolls without it effecting my blood sugar so long as I keep the rest of my diet in check (no, I don't have it with a candy bar and coke!). I am so excited! Here is the information from another cinnamon study, this one done a few years ago by a Dr. Richard Anderson, an expert on the metabolism of sugar.
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
FRUIT EVERYDAY TO PREVENT PANCREATIC CANCER?
A study done a few years ago by the National Cancer Institute found that eating fruit only once a day cut the odds of developing pancreatic cancer by 40%. Eating fruit twice a day cut the odds by 60%. This worked with fresh fruits as well as canned fruits. This testing was done among residents of Southern Louisiana where the rate of pancreatic cancer is unusually high. Just another reason to make fruit a part of your daily diet.
Monday, April 4, 2022
KALE FOR YOUR HEART
According to Joel Fuhrman. MD, "Kale has everything you would want in a superfood." Dr. Fuhrman, author of the bestseller 'Eat to Live', uses diet and exercise to help patients reverse their cardiovascular disease. Notice that says reverse, not treat! He had the following to say about kale.
- Boasts a bumper crop of heart healthy antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, folate, potassium, and vitamin E.
- Rich in lutein which protects against early atherosclerosis.
- Contains an unusual compound - glucorophanin - that activates a special protein called Nrf2.
- Creates a Teflon-like coating in arteries to keep plaque from adhering.
Saturday, April 2, 2022
SAUERKRAUT IS A SUPER FOOD!
Today I am copying a post from my diabetic blog. This is the post from that blog today. I have never done this before, but I feel this is important to share with both audiences. If you are interested in the recipe mentioned, the link to that blog is listed in the right-hand column of this page.
SAUERKRAUT IS A SUPER FOOD!
Sauerkraut
Considering cabbage is low-carb, high-fiber, and contains cancer-fighting 3-indole carbinol and d-glucarate, a compound that works to clear excess estrogen, the veggie is already a superfood. Fermenting it into sauerkraut, however, puts it on nutritional steroids. The probiotics that drive fermentation also help repopulate your digestive system with healthy, hardworking good bacteria that lower inflammation, improve digestion, and maybe even aid in weight loss. Plus, fermentation increases the bioavailablity of the antioxidants found in cabbage, and the longer cabbage ferments, the higher the levels of antioxidants become, meaning your body can better absorb and use them.