Food as Medicine

[Sly1]

Food as Medicine

HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches...
So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.

HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.

TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent build-up of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses appetite and keeps the pounds from invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!

INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.

ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (onion packs place on chest helped the respiratory ailments and actually made breathing better).

ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish has omega oils, good for our immune system)

UPSET STOMACH? BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea..

BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.

BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in pineapple.

MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc..

COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers cholesterol, too.)

COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your tummy.

BREAST CANCER? EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.

LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green and orange vegetables.

ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ulcers.

DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)

CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.

BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood sugar.

Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fibre. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke..

Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protects the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us young...........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health field.........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our bodies)

Orange : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer..

Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune system.. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients
Found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium. (watermelon also has natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, protecting our skin from those darn UV rays)


Guava & Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fibre which helps prevent constipation.

Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for gas and indigestion)

Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those prostrate problems from invading their bodies......GOOD AS MEDICINE..

http://www.greatestherbsonearth.com/articles/foods_as_medicine.htm

[Chicabonita]

Sly1, great info! Could you please add a link/source where you got this information from? Thank you.

[letric]

Sly1, thank you for the information.

[Sly1]

Sly1, great info! Could you please add a link/source where you got this information from? Thank you.

whish I could but it was a forwared email...that is not to say I can't find it on the net. I will do a search for it later tonight.

[Chicabonita]

whish I could but it was a forwared email...that is not to say I can't find it on the net. I will do a search for it later tonight.

Thanks for the cooperation and don't worry about it, I found it. ;) I will edit your first post with link.

[lexbarker]

Good info. You are what you eat.

[Sly1]

Thanks for the cooperation and don't worry about it, I found it. ;) I will edit your first post with link.
Thanks hon, we had the pleasure of taking care of the triplets and we were tired when we go home and ah jus get here and see that you did a sweet thing...:) thanks.

[Sly1]

: TEN BRAIN FOODS FOR INCREASED INTELLIGENCE

10 brain foods for increased intelligence


Certain foods can boost our intellectual performance.
Discover your brains best friends and add them to your diet in your
quest to become the next Nobel Prize winner!



Although it accounts for only 2% of your total body weight, the fact remains that
the brain is a food-hungry organ with ten times the appetite of other organs.
In order to function, it uses up a minimum of 20% of your daily calorie in-take.
In addition to calories, you should also make sure you get good nutrients for your
neurons through a balanced and varied diet. To ensure your brain gets what it needs
there are certain foods you should add to your diet.



1. Oily fish (mackerel, sardines salmon…)
for brain maintenance

More than 50% of brain mass is made up of lipids, and over 70% of these are fatty acids
that belong to the well-known Omega 3 group.
These fats are crucial to the production and maintenance of brain cells,
preserving the fluidity of cell membrane. They also play a part in neuron activity.
Weakening brain function and memory trouble can often be traced back
to a deficiency in Omega 31. Oily fish are one of the best sources of Omega 3, but if fish isn't to your taste,
consider nut oils and rapeseed oil as equally rich alternatives.


2. Pulses (lentils, chick-peas...) for brain energy
The brain is said to be glucose-dependent, which means it uses only glucose to function.
It consumes more than 5g an hour, but doesnt know how to store it.
It therefore has to be regularly supplied your diet via the circulatory system.
It has long been proven that the most difficult task within intellectual performance,
the capacity to memorise, depends on the level of glucose in the blood.
But beware of indulging in sugary foods and confectionery; though easy to snack on,
they can lead to such strong fluctuations that your system can react violently and
reduce blood sugar to below its normal level. The brain cannot tolerate this and the
drop in blood sugar leads to fatigue and a shorter attention span.
The sugars that are said to be complex and which have a low Glycaemic Index
(GI) are therefore crucial. Pulses are rich in these complexsugars, and their GI
is one of the lowest. This really works to allow the regulation of glucose in the blood and its supply to the brain without creating a reaction of hyperglycaemia. If pulses arent to your taste either, consider wholegrain foods, especially cooked al dente.


3. Bananas for a calm brain
Rich in magnesium, which is essential in the transmission of nervous impulses,
bananas are equally a source of Vitamin B6 (just one banana holds practically
a quarter of the recommended daily amount).
This vitamin is not only involved in the assimilation and use of magnesium in cells,
but also in the metabolism of amino acids and the functioning of the nervous system
through enabling the production of certain neurotransmitters, notably Serotonin and GABA
(Gamma-amino butyric acid).
These two molecules seem to create the right state of mind for prudent,
calm and measured behaviour. If you
dont like bananas, consider prunes
or dried fruit instead.


4. Liver (veal, beef, chicken…)
for intelligence
The brain accounts for around 20% of the
bodys oxygen needs, and iron is needed to get oxygen
to the brain by means of the
bloods haemoglobin. Liver is one of your diets assets guaranteed
to contain this valuable metal. Equally, liver is one of the most important sources of Vitamin B.
Since the mid 1980s, it has been shown that these vitamins, mainly B9, B12, B1 and B6,
improve cognitive function and the results of intelligence tests. If you
dont like liver, consider,
beef or nutritional yeast as a supplement.


5. Red berries for happy brain cells
All edible berries (blackcurrants, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries etc.)
are veritable mines of Vitamin C (blackcurrants have twice as much concentration in Vitamin C
as kiwi fruit, and three times as much as oranges).
They have antioxidant micronutrients that make up their colour
(anthocyanes, polyphenols, flavonoids…)
Together, they not only fight against free radicals which can affect nerve cells,
notably brain cells, but also improve circulation and strengthen blood capillaries,
which enable the best oxygenation of the brain.
If you dont like red berries, then go for kiwi fruit or garlic.



6. Shellfish for brain function
Though rich in Vitamin B12 and in protein (notably lysine, a precursor to dopamine,
a powerful neurotransmitter), it is mostly the oligo-elements in seafood and crustaceans
(oysters, clams, shrimp etc.) that are good for brain function.
Oligo-elements are crucial in order to fight and prevent stress and its inconveniences.
Some of these can be described as therapeutic weaponsas they have a hand in fighting anxiety,
mental fatigue and nervous disposition.
Manganese, copper, lithium, zinc and iodine have this effect too and
can also be found in seafood.
If you dont like shellfish, consider eating wholemeal bread, algae
(which has iodised salt as in table salt) or wheat germ.



7. Eggs for brain connectivity
Eggs contain lecithin and phospholipids, integral to the construction of brain cell membrane.
In terms of feeding intellect, their value lies mainly in the quality of their proteins.
Long used as points of reference when analysing the quality of other dietary proteins
by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FOA), eggs are actually rich in amino acids,
essential in the production of the principal neurotransmitters.
This is also the case with acetylcholine, a synthesis made from methionine and serine used in the
process of memorisation, where noradrenalin (which stimulates learning) and its production
rely on the presence of tyrosine and phenylaline, which are again found in the proteins in eggs.
If you dont like eggs, consider white fish as an alternative.



8. Spinach for good memory
All leafy vegetables share a richness in Vitamin B9 (or folates), which is known to play an active role
in the development of a foetusnervous tissue and also in the renewal of blood cells.
One of the signs of Vitamin B9 deficiency is reduced awareness and memory deterioration3.
This phenomenon, observed in people of advanced age with folate deficiency, can probably be
explained by the fact that Vitamin B9 is needed for the maintenance of dendrites
(arborisation of neurons, where B9 levels are high).
If you dont like spinach, go for watercress, lambs lettuce, iceberg lettuce,
broccoli or different types of herbs.
Of these, rosemary is worth noting as it has certain flavonoids (notably apigenin) in its aroma,
which possess stimulating properties affecting concentration and memory through encouraging
cerebral blood flow.



9. Cocoa for brain stimulation
In Aztec times, cocoa was already considered a medicine. Later, Casanova,
the legendary seducer of women, used chocolate as an aphrodisiac with the kind of effects
we know well! Since then,the chemical analysis of cocoa paste has revealed many surprises;
besides the important calorific benefits, the presence of molecules similar to caffeine
(theobromine, theophylline) and amphetamines (phenylethylamine, tyramine)
give chocolate its true power as a tonic and psycho-stimulant.
At the same time, chocolates high magnesium content (330mg per 100g),
and the molecules it contains which are similar to serotonin (the relaxationhormone),
account for its anti-stressand anti-depressant effects.
But thats not all! Scientists have demonstrated the positive role flavonoids present in cocoa
play in encouraging better dilation of blood vessels4. These antioxidant compounds help
fight free radicals and guard the brains activity. Beware of over-indulging, however.
If you dont like chocolate, drink tea (which also contains antioxidants) and weak coffee
(for its caffeine and its psycho-stimulating effect5), but being mindful of excess and without
indulging too much at the risk of cancelling out or even reversing the effects.



10. Avocado to keep the brain young
The avocado is exceptionally rich in Vitamin E.
This vitamin constitutes one of the most powerful antioxidants and protects
the fatty tissues of the brain from ageing.
If you dont like avocado, consider oleaginous fruit instead
(nuts, particularly hazelnuts etc.).
And dont forget that, in order to become a real intellectual athlete,
you must equally train your brain with special exercises
(cerebral games, memory puzzles.
And you mustnt neglect rest either (sleep is crucial for the
brains regeneration�).
In following this advice, you may not pick up that Nobel Prize,
but you will have a brain thats at the top of its game nonetheless!
1. Neurology. 2004, 62(2): 275-280
2. Psychopharmacol, 1993, 113: 83-8
3. JAMA, 1983, 249: 2917-21
4. J Hypertens. 2003 Dec; 21(12): 2281-6
5. J Psychopharmacol, 1991, 5: 120-8



Healthy Food
Choices: Brain Foods



Brain foods like fruits and fish are important for fueling your brain all
throughout the day.


Learn some tips on eating brain foods and keeping your mind active in this video



http://www.nidokidos.org/threads/51377-Healthy-Food-Choices-Brain-Foods

[paul madd]

Thanks buddy for sharing this one much helpful and informative one data
with all of the member's at the forum.... This is really nice one post and helps much
to everyone here at the forum.........

[indie]

What a good wealth of information Sly1...Thanks for sharing :)

[Sly1]

Most times staying healthy mentally and physically is not that difficult. The stuff which is not good for us is advertised with sex and glamor and we fall easy prey to the junk food.

[letric]

Thank you for information.

[lexbarker]

Thanks for the brain food. It is time I smarten up.

[Sly1]

Arn't we TT people blessed? All this stuff is what we grew up on! Wow now we have a greater appreciation for our gifts.

[letric]

Arn't we TT people blessed? All this stuff is what we grew up on! Wow now we have a greater appreciation for our gifts.

As we grow older, we should become wiser.

[Sly1]

I really enjoy cooking and eating :) I love when I can use delicious food as healthy food.
Even when I have to make a cake or something like that I try to put something in it to make it healthy. Such as coconut, milk, sourcream, fruits, nuts and oh yes chocolate too.

When I make roti it is with whole wheat which I get from the Indian store, add powdered milk and a little bit of veg oil and nice warm water. Make a nice SOFT dough.

[letric]

I really enjoy cooking and eating :) I love when I can use delicious food as healthy food.
Even when I have to make a cake or something like that I try to put something in it to make it healthy. Such as coconut, milk, sourcream, fruits, nuts and oh yes chocolate too.

When I make roti it is with whole wheat which I get from the Indian store, add powdered milk and a little bit of veg oil and nice warm water. Make a nice SOFT dough.

You are what you eat ...

[Sly1]

Soups, lets keep that on our menu. With our without meats. Left over dhal is a good base to make a small pot of soup, it is healthy and adds liquid to our diet.

[letric]

Soups, lets keep that on our menu. With our without meats. Left over dhal is a good base to make a small pot of soup, it is healthy and adds liquid to our diet.

Legumes ...

[TJones]

Really nice share.
Can you be more specific on which TEA to be taken to prevent the STROKE. I have heard good things about green tea.

[Sly1]

Really nice share.
Can you be more specific on which TEA to be taken to prevent the STROKE. I have heard good things about green tea.

TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent build-up of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses appetite and keeps the pounds from invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!

Drinking at least three cups of green or black tea a day can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, a new UCLA study has found. And the more you drink, the better your odds of staving off a stroke. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090223091806.htm

research has made it clear that flavonols are responsible for this effect. That tea is good for the heart and blood vessels has been known for some time. Scientists guessed that this healthy effect could broadly be put down to the role of flavonoids, a big group of substances that includes flavonols. http://resource.wur.nl/en/wetenschap/detail/a_cup_of_tea_to_prevent_stroke/

As for me, I am a big tea drinker and have been so for as long as I can remember.

[letric]

TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent build-up of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea. (actually, tea suppresses appetite and keeps the pounds from invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!

Drinking at least three cups of green or black tea a day can significantly reduce the risk of stroke, a new UCLA study has found. And the more you drink, the better your odds of staving off a stroke. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090223091806.htm

research has made it clear that flavonols are responsible for this effect. That tea is good for the heart and blood vessels has been known for some time. Scientists guessed that this healthy effect could broadly be put down to the role of flavonoids, a big group of substances that includes flavonols. http://resource.wur.nl/en/wetenschap/detail/a_cup_of_tea_to_prevent_stroke/

As for me, I am a big tea drinker and have been so for as long as I can remember.

Lover of tea? You should be living in England...

[Sly1]

Well since I am not, go ahead and tip a cup for me :)

[Sly1]

The Health Benefits of Pineapple Juice
Good gums, good bones... good everything.
http://www.healthy-juicing.com/health-benefits-of-pineapple.html


The health benefits of pineapple juice begin with its status as one of the most popular tropical fruits.

Health Benefits of Pineapple
• Bone strength. Pineapples are packed with a trace mineral called manganese, which is needed by the body to build bone and connective tissues. Whether you're young or old, eating more pineapple will enhance your bone strength and hopefully prevent them from breaking when you're trying to cram another apple through your juicer.
• Blood clots. Another ingredient that pineapples are rich in is bromelain. This fancy little nutrient reduces the risk of blood clots and hence prevents heart problems from developing. It does this by removing plaque from arterial walls and leads to increased circulation.
• Digestion. The bromelain jumps in to save the day again. This time though it helps with digestion. Even just one slice of pineapple after eating will reduce bloating, nausea, gas, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. A fantastic health benefit of pineapple juice is that fact that it aids in removing intestinal worms too.
• Colds and flus. Instead of drinking orange juice or taking vitamin C supplements, try drinking pineapple juice. It has roughly the same amount of vitamin C, but also has been found to suppress coughs and loosen mucus (due to the bromelain).
• Arthritis. Once again, bromelain helps out. It is an anti-inflammatory and some claim a glass of fresh pineapple juice each day will relieve joint pain.
• Sinusitis and bronchitis. Regular consumption of pineapple juice breaks up the mucus in the nasal, sinus and respiratory area and also reduces nasal inflammation.
• Eyes. Another amazing health benefit of pineapple is its high content of beta-carotene, an antioxidant good for eye health. Studies have shown that regular consumption of pineapple juice may prevent macular degeneration (which leads to vision loss). Have a look at the advantages of carrot juice if you want more to help your eyes.
• Tissue repair. Enzymes in pineapple have been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis as well as speed up tissue repair resulting from injuries, diabetic ulcers and general surgery.
• Thrombosis. Clinical trials on heart patients have found bromelain to completely eliminate thrombosis.
• Brain food. Pineapple is great for the brain and fights memory loss, sadness and melancholy.
• Gum health. Gums are pretty important. If you lose them, you're going to find it extremely hard to keep your teeth in and chew anything. Luckily, pineapple is good for oral health and reduces your risk of gingivitis.

[edyle]

Food is about nourishment. It is about the body getting the building blocks for complex molecules and tissue structure that it needs. As one grows older, some systems that are not adequately supplied with what they need begin to degrade. As some things degrade, the loss in volume or quality causes other systems to degrade until something more major happens like major organ failure; at that point of course.... well the system crashes.

Medicine is about Poison.
People in general might not recognise it that way, but that is was medicine is about. It about using small doses of poison to treat some condition or symptom.

If you don't get any vitamin A, you're going to develop a problem. When that happens somebody gives you some vitamin A tablets and PRESTO! You're 'cured'. But would you call vitamin A a medicine? No. It's a nutrient.

Good nutrition is essential to good health.