Cashews

Cashews are my absolute favorite nut of all nuts! I buy raw cashews and then I wash and salt them with a healthy salt and then bake them until light brown. They are so good that way and no added oil. I use them raw in many dishes as well.

Cashews are a crunchy, yet delicately sweet nut that is treasured around the world for its flavor and health benefits. Cashews are high in protein and are a rich source of vitamin B-complex and essential minerals such as iron, selenium, zinc, and copper. They are also packed with anti-cancer compounds called proanthocyanidins which have the ability to starve tumors and stop cancer cells from dividing.

Cashews are highly beneficial for lowering blood pressure, preventing heart attacks, preventing gallstones, reducing the frequency of migraines, providing energy boosts, strengthening bones, and promoting healthy skin and hair. Cashews have a lower fat content than most other nuts and contain a high amount of oleic acid which is a heart-healthy monounsaturated fat that is great for the cardiovascular system.

They are also excellent for the nervous system and they are known to help keep muscles and nerves relaxed and free from tension and constriction. They can also help the body become more flexible and aid in the elasticity of the tendons, muscles, and joints. Cashews can satiate hunger which decreases overeating and aids in weight loss and weight management.

They are also good for overall eye health and they contain a bioflavonoid called zeaxanthin that helps to prevent age-related macular degeneration.

For the maximum health benefits try to find raw, unsalted cashews. Cashews can be eaten plain or added to salads, and vegetable or rice dishes. Cashews can also be ground into a nut butter and used to spread on apples, and cucumbers, or mixed with dried coconut, honey, and seasonings for a delicious and healthy dessert.

Good quality cashews can be readily found online or at your local health food store.

HEALTH BENEFITS

1. Cancer Prevention

Cashews are ripe with proanthocyanidins, a class of flavanols that actually starve tumors and stop cancer cells from dividing. Studies have also shown that cashews can reduce your colon cancer risk. Their high copper content also endows the seed with the power to eliminate free radicals and they are also good sources of phytochemicals and antioxidants that protect us from heart disease and cancer.

2. Heart Health

Cashews have a lower fat content than most other nuts and most of it is in the form of oleic acid, the same heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found in olive oil. Studies show that oleic acid promotes good cardiovascular health by helping to reduce triglyceride levels, high levels of which are associated with an increased risk for heart disease. Cashews are wonderfully cholesterol-free and their high antioxidant content helps lower the risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart diseases. The magnesium in cashews helps lower blood pressure and helps prevent heart attacks.

3. Hair and Skin Health

Cashews are rich in the mineral copper. An essential component of many enzymes, copper plays its part in a broad array of processes. One copper-containing enzyme, tyrosinase, converts tyrosine to melanin, which is the pigment that gives hair and skin its color. Without the copper, cashews are so abundant in, these enzymes would not be able to do their jobs.

4. Bone Health

Cashews are particularly rich in magnesium. It’s a well-known fact that calcium is necessary for strong bones, but magnesium is as well. Most of the magnesium in the human body is in our bones. Some of it helps lend bones their physical structure, and the remainder is located on the surface of the bone where it is stored for the body to use as it needs. Copper found in cashews is vital for the function of enzymes involved in combining collagen and elastin, providing substance and flexibility in bones and joints.

5. Good for the Nerves

By preventing calcium from rushing into nerve cells and activating them, magnesium keeps our nerves relaxed and thereby our blood vessels and muscles too. Too little magnesium means too much calcium can gain entrance to the nerve cell, causing it to send too many messages, and leading to too much contraction.

Insufficient magnesium leads to higher blood pressure, muscle tension, migraine headaches, soreness and fatigue. Not surprisingly, studies have demonstrated that magnesium helps diminish the frequency of migraine attacks, lowers blood pressure and helps prevent heart attacks.

6. Prevent Gallstones

Data collected on 80,718 women from the Nurses’ Health Study demonstrates that women who eat at least an ounce of nuts each week, such as cashews, have a 25% lower risk of developing gallstones.

7. Weight Loss

People who eat nuts twice a week are much less likely to gain weight than those who rarely eat nuts. Cashew nuts are indeed relatively high in fat, but it is considered “good fat.” This is attributable to the ideal fat ratio in the nut, 1:2:1 for saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated, respectively, which is recommended by scientists for tip-top health. Cashew nuts contain less fat than most other popular nuts, including peanuts, pecans, almonds, and walnuts. They are dense in energy and high in dietary fiber, making them a very valuable snack for managing weight gain.

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Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe (also known as rock melon) is an amazing fruit that has over 19 vitamins and minerals that help to boost the immune system, detoxify the organs, and deeply hydrate and alkalinize the body.

The high vitamin C content in cantaloupes is critical for immune system supportand to fight bacterial and viral infections. Cantaloupe is also excellent for helping to relieve nerves and calm anxieties. It is known to keep the heartbeat normal and regulated while under stress as well as keep muscles relaxed and free from cramps and hypertension.

The rich vitamin A and beta carotene content in cantaloupe helps to lower the risk of cataracts and aids in maintaining healthy eyesight. Cantaloupe also aids the body in excreting excess sodium which helps to reduce water retention and bloating. It is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin A has been known to help protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

Wonderfully delicious with rich flavor, muskmelons are very low in calories (100 g fruit has just 34 calories) and fats. Nonetheless, the fruit is rich in numerous health promoting poly-phenolic plant derived compounds, vitamins, and minerals that are absolute for optimum health.

It is also rich in antioxidant flavonoids such as beta-carotene, lutein, zea-xanthin and cryptoxanthin. These antioxidants have the ability to help protect cells and other structures in the body from oxygen-free radicals and hence; offer protection against colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancers.

It is a moderate source of electrolyte, potassium. 100 g fruit provides 267 mg of this electrolyte. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids and helps control heart rate and blood pressure. It thus offers protection against stroke, and coronary heart diseases.

The fruit also contains moderate levels of B-complex vitamins, such as niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin C, and minerals like manganese. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps the human body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful oxygen-free radicals.

 

HEALTH BENEFITS

AIDS IN CANCER PREVENTION

Cantaloupes are loaded with beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. In several studies, the alkaline fruit has been linked to having the ability to fight different types of cancers and to help prevent cancer cell from forming.

The phytochemicals content in cantaloupes also have anti-tumor behavior.

AIDS IN CANCER PREVENTION

Cantaloupes are loaded with beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. In several studies, the alkaline fruit has been linked to having the ability to fight different types of cancers and to help prevent cancer cell from forming.

The phytochemicals content in cantaloupes also have anti-tumor behavior.

BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM

Cantaloupes have contents that rid the body of disease-causing free radicals and act as an essential line of defense for the immune system.

The fruit also helps to produce white blood cells, which combat dangerous toxins that may be in the bloodstream.

DEVELOPS HEALTHY SKIN

Cantaloupes protect the skin and stimulates the membrane of skin cells and increases regrowth and repair. The fruit also protects the skin cells against harmful toxins that prematurely age the skin.

PROMOTES EYE HEALTH

Cantaloupes are also beneficial for maintaining healthy eyes. In several studies, the fruit have shown its ability to help reduce the risk of cataract and macular degeneration in the eyes.

HELPS WITH STRESS AND ANXIETY

One of the essential minerals that cantaloupes provide is potassium. Potassium has been linked to being a vasodilator, which means that it calms the blood vessels and reduces blood pressure.

Potassium also encourages blood and oxygen flow to the brain, which induces a calming sensation, reduces the presence of stress hormones and create a more relaxed attitude.

COMBATS DIABETES

Studies show cantaloupe to be connected with improved insulin metabolism. This allow the body to create a more stable fluctuation of blood sugar, which prevents the dangerous spikes of blood sugar in diabetics.

FIGHTS ARTHRITIS

Cantaloupes have a high profile of anti-inflammatory properties. Eating the proper amount of cantaloupe can help prevent oxidative stress on the joints and bones,ultimately reducing inflammation.

AIDS IN DIGESTION

Cantaloupes have a high amount of dietary fiber, which is a very important for healthy bowel movements and digestive health. Consuming the proper amount of dietary fiber can reduce chances of constipation, colon cancer and several other digestion issues.

After purchasing a cantaloupe, let it sit on your counter until it emits a light floral scent and yields to gentle pressure.

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Cancer Causing Snacks Children Should NEVER Eat

Snacking is not good to begin with as we are counseled NEVER to eat between meals…but even if you don’t snack but your give these to your child after their meal….PLEASE STOP!!!

Here is the quote about not eating between meals…

“NEVER should a morsel of food pass the lips between meals.” {CTBH 50.1}

NEVER GIVE YOUR CHILDREN ANY SNACKS OR JUNK FOOD BUT ESPECIALLY THESE ITEMS:

1. Pop Tarts – High in Fructose and Dextrose, all of which have bene linked to Diabetes, and liver problems. They contain TBHQ which is a dangerous petroleum based product that damages human DNA.

2.  Fruit Snacks – Contain food coloring, mostly Red #3 which is the color most often used and is connected to Thyroid TUMORS.

3. M&M’s – Contain carcinogenic food dyes such as Red 40, Yellow 6 and Yellow 4. Also Blue 2 which is linked to brain and bladder tumorsand Blue 1, which negatively affects nerve cell development.

4. Cheetos – Contain carcinogenic food colors (yellow 6) and artificial flavoring full of toxic substances. “Flamin’ Hot” variety triggers abdominal distress and gastritis.

5. Teddy Grams – Abundant in TBHQ, which has been linked to nausea, vomiting, delirium, anxiety, and stomach cancer.

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Calendula

Calendula is a medicinal flower that has several health benefits. Taken internally as a tea, tincture, or extract, calendula is highly beneficial and soothing for ulcers, indigestion, colitis, heartburn, gall-bladder problems, liver problems, menstrual cramps, and chronic inflammation.

Calendula’s antiviral properties also makes it a great support for the immune system and lymphatic system. Calendula extracts even have anti-cancer properties and have been known to benefit leukemia, breast, prostate, cervix, lung, pancreas, and colon cancer. 

Topically, calendula can be applied as a cream, salve, lotion, or oil and works wonders for skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, boils, shingles, athlete’s foot, sunburn, chickenpox, measles, bee stings, diaper rash, yeast infections, warts, and acne.

It is also a good eye wash for conjunctivitis and dry itchy eyes. A few drops of calendula oil can be applied directly into the ear to help ease the pain of an earache.The carotenoids contained in calendula reduce the signs of aging by decreasing the appearance of wrinkles and provide moisture and tone to the skin.

On a cellular level, calendula also has the ability to help heal the after-effects of radioactive exposure, such as chemotherapy. As an anti-microbial, calendula is effective against ringworm and scabies.

Calendula cream is also good to use for broken bones, sprains, bruises, and varicose veins as it will help to decrease swelling in bodily tissues.

Calendula tinctures, tea & creams can be found online or at your local health food store, but these brightly colored flowers can also be easily grown at home too. Use the fresh petals as a beautiful addition to your salad or dry the flowers and use as a delicious tea that you can enjoy anytime.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Healing Properties: One of the best reasons to keep calendula handy is due to its healing abilities. If you apply calendula flower oil to your cuts, scrapes, bruises, and insect bites, you can quickly speed the healing process, partially due to the anti-inflammatory properties of the oil, in addition to the unique antioxidant compounds found in this miraculous plant. By protecting against infections, calendula oil keeps wounds and scrapes safe, allowing them to rapidly heal.

Oral Health: There are also certain antibacterial properties of calendula that have made it very popular in recent years. You will often find calendula on the ingredients list of various herbal health and hygiene products, including toothpastes, mouthwashes, soaps, and shampoos. In terms of oral health, toothpastes and mouthwashes that contain calendula are very effective in killing bacteria that cause everything from gingivitis to cavities.

Improve the Appearance of Skin: Aside from stimulating healing, calendula oil can significantly boost the appearance of your skin. It can affect blood flow to the skin cells, provide antioxidant protection that reduces the appearance of wrinkles and ages spots, and even the visibility of scars. If you want smooth, even-toned skin that glows with youthful vitality, consider adding some organic products that contain calendula or consume calendula in another form, such as tea.

Vision Health: Research has shown that calendula contains certain antioxidant compounds that directly impact your vision. Beta-carotene is essential for the health and functioning of your eyes, and calendula is a wonderful source of this compound. You can prevent macular degeneration and the development of cataracts in this way.

Inflammation: Regardless of where you inflammation is occurring, calendula can significantly reduce the discomfort. If you are suffering from a cough or congestion, calendula tea can be a wonderful remedy. If your joints are hurting from arthritis or gout, add some calendula oil to a skin balm and enjoy a rapid reduction in pain. Finally, if your stomach is upset, calendula can help normalize your gastrointestinal system and eliminate any inflammation that may be causing discomfort.

Cancer Prevention: Calendula oil has certain anti-tumor properties that make it very valuable in new cancer research exploring natural solutions to this global epidemic.

Cramping: There are also some anti-spasmodic properties of calendula that are also taken advantage of by many people. If you suffer from a nervous system disorder, have painful cramping in relation to menstruation, or some other type of spasmodic condition, adding calendula to your diet may be a wise choice.

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Brussel Sprouts

Brussel Sprouts are an incredibly nutritious vegetable that are rich in antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins C, A, and E, and alkalizing minerals such as calcium, copper, iron, and manganese. They are also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin K which are essential for proper brain and nerve function and are vital for aiding cognitive issues such as brain fog, memory loss, lack of concentration, ADD, ADHD, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.

 

Brussels sprouts are also known to help stabilize the DNA within white blood cells which creates a stronger, more resilient immune system. Brussel Sprouts also contain powerful anti-cancer compounds which are shown to particularly help fight and prevent colon, breast, prostate, lung, bladder, liver, endometrial, and ovarian cancer.

 

They can help stimulate the kidneys to release more water, which can reduce bloat and edema and make it easier for dislodged fatty wastes to be flushed out of the body. Brussel Sprouts are also good for stimulating sluggish glands and for promoting a cleaning effect on adipose cells and tissues making it an ideal weight loss food.

 

They contain high amounts of glucosinolates which can significantly reduce inflammation and is excellent for prevention and relief from rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, strokes, heart attacks, arteriosclerosis, and bursitis. Brussel Sprouts are excellent for helping to lower cholesterol, prevent constipation, stop overeating, and decrease H.pylori in the digestive tract.

HEALTH BENEFITS

 

1. Keeps Bones Strong and Healthy – Brussels sprouts are full of vitamin K, which is responsible for good bone health.  One cup of Brussels Sprouts has over 270 percent of your daily vitamin K requirement. Studies have found vitamin K to be helpful in increasing bone density and reducing fractures in osteoporosis patients.

 

2. Helps Fight Cancer – The research on how Brussels sprouts help fight cancer is vast. Here are a few highlights.

 

Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable, which has been shown to lower overall cancer risk, according to research at Oregon State University.

 

People who ate greater amounts of Brussels sprouts had a lower risk of cancer, as stated on the National Cancer Institute fact page.

 

Cruciferous vegetables inhibit and regulate cancer-causing genes. Cruciferous vegetables are “key to eliminating cancer,” according to research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

 

Also, Brussels sprouts are a glucosinolate-containing cruciferous vegetable, which a 1995 study found reduces colon cancer.

 

3. Lowers Cholesterol – When Brussels sprouts are steamed, the fiber components bind with intestinal bile acids, helping them to pass out of the body. This creates a need in the body to replenish lost bile acids, using the existing supply of cholesterol, thus reducing it.

 

4. Provides A Good Source of Protein When Combined with a Whole Grain – Brussels sprouts contain a good quantity of protein. There are 4 grams of protein in one cup of Brussels sprouts. You will get the most protein when you eat them with a whole grain as they need the balance of other amino acids.

 

5. Promotes Weight Loss – One cup of Brussels sprouts has only 56 calories. They are low in fat and have 4 grams of fiber. This fiber has many benefits for your digestive system and gives you that ‘full’ feeling. They are nutrient dense so your body is also satisfied long term.

 

TO OBTAIN THE NUTRIENTS AND ENZYMES FROM BRUSSELS SPROUTS, COOK THEM STEAMED UNTIL TENDER. 

 

“In the study of hygiene, students should be taught the nutrient value of different foods. The effect of a concentrated and stimulating diet, also of foods deficient in the elements of nutrition, should be made plain. Tea and coffee, fine-flour bread, pickles, COARSE VEGETABLES, candies, condiments, and pastries fail of supplying proper nutriment. Many a student has broken down as the result of using such foods…” {Ed 204.3} 

 

 

SOURCE OF MOST INFO:

http://www.medicalmedium.com/blog/brussel-sprouts

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/brussels-sprouts-not-just-for-the-holidays.html

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Why Brown Rice Is Better Than White Rice

One of the main causes of diabetes is the modern use of polished (white) rice, in which fiber, vitamins, and minerals in the upper layer of the grain are removed. Want to lose weight and still eat rice? Just switch to brown rice instead of white. Apart from being more nutritious, it also has fat-burning properties.

WHAT IS BROWN RICE? HOW IS IT DIFFERENT FROM WHITE RICE?
It is just normal rice but with all the nutrients still intact. The reason brown rice has many more nutrients than regular white rice is because brown rice has only the outer layer, called the hull (husk), removed while white rice has been refined for convenience removing several nutritious layers—therefore losing all nutrients. The process that produces brown rice removes only the outermost layer, the hull, of the rice kernel and is the least damaging to its nutritional value. The complete milling and polishing that converts brown rice into white rice destroy 67% of the vitamin B3, 80% of the vitamin B1, 90% of the vitamin B6, half of the manganese, half of the phosphorus, 60% of the iron, and all of the dietary fiber and essential fatty acids.

White rice, on the other hand, is both milled and polished, which removes the bran and germ along with all the nutrients that reside within these important layers.

When brown rice becomes white rice, large quantities of B vitamins — including 90 percent of the B6 — half the manganese and phosphorus, more than half the iron, and all of the dietary fiber and essential fatty acids are lost.

BROWN RICE HAS SEVERAL HEALTH BENEFITS:

Brown rice has more than 80% of your daily value of manganese, which gives you energy from both carbohydrates and proteins. Manganese also helps synthesize fatty acids, which keeps your nervous system in working order.

The fiber in brown rice produces the best health benefit of all – fat burning! In addition to requiring more energy to break it down, the fiber in brown rice helps satisfy your appetite and therefore decreases your chances of overeating. That is the equation for fat loss – eat less and burn more!

HOW TO MAKE BROWN RICE

• 2 cups brown rice
• 3 cups water
• 1 t. salt, opt.

Rinse rice well, strain well, and then put it into a pot with the water and salt if using. Bring to a rapid boil and then turn on very low and cover. Let simmer for 35 minutes.

THIS WORKS GREAT!!! I know most recipes tell you to double the water or more, but that makes mushy rice.

Note:  The SECRET to making good brown rice is the amount of water. However many cups of rice you make you double the water and then SUBTRACT one cup. So, if you are making 2 cups rice you would use 3 cups water, 3 cups rice and 5 cups water, 4 cups rice and 7 cups water, etc.

The fiber and selenium found in brown rice can also reduce your risk of many types of cancer, which is a health benefit we could all use. The fiber in brown rice has been shown to reduce high cholesterol levels, one more way brown rice helps prevent atherosclerosis. The oils found in brown rice can help lower cholesterol as well. Fiber also helps out by keeping blood sugar levels under control, so brown rice is an excellent grain choice for people with diabetes. The fiber in brown rice can also help to protect you against colon cancer since fiber binds to cancer-causing chemicals, keeping them away from the cells lining the colon, plus it can help normalize bowel function, reducing constipation.

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