Limequats have been around since 1909 when they were hybridized in Florida. They are high in potassium which is known to help lower blood pressure. Investigators at UCLA assert that potassium calms the entire nervous system to prevent blood-pressure surges when life gets hectic. Limequats also contain vitamin A and vitamin C, calcium and fiber. All are heart-protecting nutrients.
Research from John Hopkins University showed adults who ate a mushroom-based version of beef dishes such as lasagna and chili felt just as full as when they ate the same dishes with beef. Not only were they just as full they ate around 420 fewer calories and 30 less grams of fat. It might be a good idea to replace beef in dishes such as the above along with casseroles, etc with mushrooms once or twice a week. Mushrooms are a good protein source.
Here is a different way to try tenderizing a tough cut of meat such as skirt or flank steak.
Coat steaks with olive oil, rub on a mix of 1/4 cup of dry coffee grounds, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of black pepper. Allow to sit for 30 minutes, then cook. Coffee grounds' tannic acid helps break down tough muscle fibers. This is just one of many uses for coffee grounds.
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Eating plenty (at least your daily requirement) of potassium rich food may cut your risk of having a stroke by 21% and lower your risk of heart disease, according to recent studies. This is a general statistic for the overall population, not specific just to those at a higher risk of stroke. Having taken care of my mother after she suffered a massive stroke, let me assure you that it is well worth loading up on these tasty potassium-rich foods to cut your stroke chances by any percent! A few of the potassium rich foods are, bananas, spinach, potatoes, sweet potatoes, poultry, cantaloupe, kidney beans, tomatoes, raisins, mushrooms, etc. Now I know there are some of those foods you like! If not, you have a real problem with your diet and should set out to change it immediately!
When you get those beautiful berries home from the market or grocery store, when should you wash them? Christopher Kimball's Milk Street magazine, saw all the debate on social media and decided to do a test to get the answer. The following is what they discovered after testing six popular approaches. The berries they used in their testing were strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. By the way for you who love blueberries, blueberries stayed good, the tester's used the word perky, no matter the storage method.
Studies have shown that up to 40% of all colorectal cancers could be eliminated by the following changes in our diets. As one who has been faced with this cancer and has lost a relative to it, let me tell you that you want to do everything you can to possibly prevent it! These are simple changes and I believe it would behoove each of us to make these changes.
You may be asking yourself, "What are pineberries?". Pineberries are a hybrid, coming from two types of strawberries. Pineberries look like strawberries, but they are white with red seeds. While they look like strawberries, they taste more like pineapple. Some say they also get a hint of pear in the taste, according to nutritionist Libby Mills, RDN. They are known to reduce harmful inflammation, as they contain phenolic acids and flavonoids, including gallic acid, quercetin and kaempferol.
If your doctor suggest you eat a low sodium diet, do you know how much salt you can have? It is amazing how much salt is in the average American diet, yet we eat it without even thinking about it. A low sodium diet limits salt to 1,500 to 2,000 milligrams (mg) a day. You may wonder what that means. l,500 to 2,000 mg of salt is less than 1 teaspoon of salt a day! Most people have trouble adjusting to so little salt but rest assured salt preference is a learned or acquired taste. It can take 6 weeks or more of cutting back on salt for your taste buds to adjust. However, once you accomplish this many salty foods you once enjoyed will be too salty for you. If your doctor puts you on a low sodium diet, it will be to your benefit to follow his/her advice.
An easy and tasty way to quell cold symptoms starts with a lemon and honey. Sounds like a pretty easy way to soothe sore throats, quell coughing fits, ease congestion and getting one on the road to recovery. Combine 1 tablespoon of raw honey with the juice of a lemon and take it twice a day. Wondering how that will help? Raw honey is a natural cough suppressant, and it also inhibits invading germs. Fresh lemon calms irritated pain nerves, relaxes airways and breaks up mucus to improve breathing.
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If you use cooking wines, you might be interested in this tidbit. You can preserve the flavor of the wine after it has been opened by adding 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil to the bottle before refrigerating. The oil will create a protective barrier on top of the wine, warding off any oxidation and helping preserve the wine's flavor.
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I love grapefruit, even though I can't enjoy them like I used to, as they counteract one of my medications.
There are several posts on this blog about grapefruit, if you are interested in knowing more. We know they contain 100% of our daily need of vitamin C which boosts our immune systems and helps fight off those nasty colds. But how about this? Did you know grapefruit can help sharpen focus because it is rich in beta-carotene, which promotes eye health and protects against inflammation?
Gut problems? Did you know grapefruit is a good source of fiber which helps you feel full longer? It also stimulates healthy gut bacteria.
Is it time for you to enjoy some grapefruit?
Did you know that just a half cup of strawberries provides 40% of the daily requirement of vitamin C? Vitamin C helps our bodies in many ways a few of which are: boosting the immune system, helps to maintain strong bones, strong teeth and cartilage. What a tasty way to provide your body with an essential need. Now that is good medicine!
Alcohol, even in small amounts, destroys brain cells. While a healthy person can withstand this brain cell loss while drinking moderately, an Alzheimer's - or any patient with dementia - patients must not drink alcohol even in small amounts. Not only will drinking alcohol cause a more rapid progression of the disease, but it can also interact with the antidepressants and other medications the patient is probably taking. Do yourself and your relatives or friends who suffer from dementia and/or Alzheimer's a favor by keeping them away from all alcohol.
Studies at Kansas State University showed that a carcinogen in cigarette smoke depletes Vitamin A, which may lead to emphysema and lung inflammation. Not only is cantaloupe a rich source of vitamin A which can help make up for this deficiency for anyone exposed to second-hand smoke, it is also an anti-inflammatory. The American Cancer Society also suggests eating melons to protect against colorectal cancer and other cancers. The best part? Cantaloupe tastes great.
There are several reasons for eating whole foods rather than processed. Many of those reasons are discussed on this blog. Another reason, this one not mentioned previously, to eat whole foods versus processed foods is that you burn 50% more energy digesting the whole foods.
