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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Foods shouldn't be considered 'good' or 'bad,' experts say

... such as spinach mixed into the dough, served with lycopene-rich tomato sauce. Greek: Tzatziki sauce (low-fat yogurt, garlic and cucumber) served on pita sandwiches or as a dip with vegetables; and dolmas (grape leaves stuffed with ground meat, ...

http://www.dailydemocrat.com/news/ci_22880238/foods-shouldnt-be-considered-good-or-bad-experts?source=rss

Despite years of research, cure for the common cold remains elusive

... for colds in adults. Not exactly a ringing endorsement. Other plant-based treatments, such as ginseng, elderberry, garlic and olive leaf, have been offered as cold preventives and cures. But none has emerged as clearly effective. Zinc. The results ...

http://www.tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=359&articleid=20130327_17_D4_DaotrK543440&rss_lnk=1

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Taste Alberta: Dine on smaller plates, Edmonton chef tells hospital staff

... own daily eating. This dish, made with Alberta pork, is loaded with flavour from fresh, chopped cilantro, parsley and garlic and tossed in a sweet pear vinaigrette. It serves four. Place pork loin and the other ingredients in an airtight, zipped ...

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/taste/Taste+Alberta+Dine+smaller+plates+Edmonton+chef+tells/8153865/story.html

Top 12 disease fighting foods

Members of the same plant family, garlic and onions do so many things for your heart and immune system, it's hard to list them all.

http://www.krem.com/news/health/199009901.html

Monday, March 25, 2013

You Are What You Eat: Cut back on salt, but keep the crunch in your snacks

... - cut only part of the way through. Prick each cracker with a fork 3 times. Brush dough with olive oil, sprinkle garlic powder and remaining Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until crisp and light brown. Let cool, then separate into ...

http://www.ballardnewstribune.com/2013/03/25/features/you-are-what-you-eat-cut-back-salt-keep-crunc?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ballardnewstribune+%28Ballard+News-Tribune+%7C+Recent+Articles%29

Five ways to strengthen your immunity using simple food choices

... to maintain homeostasis. Here are five ways to strengthen your immune system naturally using simple food choices: 1) Garlic . This powerful member of the onion family comes up frequently in lists of food and herbs that promote health and prevent ...

http://www.naturalnews.com/039552_immunity_strengthening_food_choice.html

03/25/13 COMPREHENSIVE REAL-TIME NEWS FEED FOR GARLIC


  • Health Corner 2013-03-25, 02:48 am
    ... problem. When bad breath starts in the mouth, intensity can change during the day due to eating certain foods (i.e. garlic, onions, cheeses, some meats, and alcohol). Since our mouths are inactive and less exposed to oxygen during the night, the ...
  • Prostate cancer risks are reduced almost 50 percent by grapeseed extract 2013-03-25, 01:00 am
    ... specialty supplements were included in the final analysis: grapeseed extract, chondroitin, co-enzyme Q10, fish oil, garlic pills, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, glucosamine and saw palmetto Participants also answered questions about their prostate cancer ...
  • Nick Lees: Edmonton Pubs Group owner is trading taps for travel 2013-03-24, 10:28 pm
    ... where Sorrentino's executive chef, Sonny Sung, offered a sneak preview of his special menu for the 22nd Annual Garlic Festival. "Our Garlic Festival is second only to Christmas as our busiest time of the year," said Stella Rago, who owns the ...
  • The Complete Gluten-Free Whole Grains Cookbook 2013-03-24, 09:38 pm
    ... buttery flavor. It was perfectly paired with her Southwestern Turkey Chowder. The combination of cumin, peppercorns, garlic and chiles give it plenty of "kick" without being overbearing and taking away from the recipe. Judith Finlayson does a ...
  • Foods shouldn't be considered 'good' or 'bad,' experts say 2013-03-24, 11:18 am
    ... such as spinach mixed into the dough, served with lycopene-rich tomato sauce. Greek: Tzatziki sauce (low-fat yogurt, garlic and cucumber) served on pita sandwiches or as a dip with vegetables; and dolmas (grape leaves stuffed with ground meat, ...
  • Reduce sodium intake for health 2013-03-23, 07:58 pm
    ... add salt to the water when you cook pasta or rice. Try different herbs and spices to flavor your food, like ginger or garlic. When eating out, ask for your food to be cooked with no salt added. Teaching children healthy eating habits starts when ...
  • Chicken and Veggie Dish with Garlic Smashed Potatoes 2013-03-22, 12:31 pm
    ... are located just under the skin, smashed is the healthier option. 1. In a medium saucepan, combine the potatoes and garlic and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minute2, or until the potatoes ...
  • Dr. Oz: Pump up your potassium by adding greens, beans and bananas 2013-03-22, 10:46 am
    ... into spinach or romaine salad. While cooked spinach (steamed or boiled) added to soup or sauteed with olive oil and garlic delivers a blood-pressure-pleasing percentage of your daily potassium requirement, going raw delivers an even bigger dose. ...
  • Fungi fend off winter blues 2013-03-21, 09:45 pm
    ... in the centre comes out clean. Makes 12. SPINACH-STUFFED PORTABELLOS 225g spinach leaves 1/4 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, crushed 4 large portabello mushrooms, about 9cm in diameter Salt and black pepper to taste 2 tbsp each: sour cream, ...
  • 4 diet changes that could cut your risk of cancer, heart disease 2013-03-21, 09:13 pm
    ... to fat. She says you can also throw certain spices into your soups and other meals for the same reason, especially garlic, ginger and turmeric. And eating fish twice a week helps the heart. Finally, the two don'ts: Ludlow says you should not consume ...
  • Curing the Common Cold:a The Art of Being Sick 2013-03-21, 04:00 pm
    ... and achy throat medicine. We'll try anything, too: Echinacea, Goldenseal, humidifiers, Neti Pots, Cayenne pepper, garlic, and chicken soup. Fact is, we'd rub our chests with goose grease and kerosene if we thought it would work, which just so ...
  • 8 Functional foods that detoxify the liver 2013-03-21, 02:21 pm
    Garlic also holds high amounts of allicin and selenium, two natural compounds that aid in liver cleansing.
  • Top 12 disease fighting foods 2013-03-21, 11:25 am
    Members of the same plant family, garlic and onions do so many things for your heart and immune system, it's hard to list them all.
  • Four pantry must-haves 2013-03-21, 03:00 am
    ... go to realfoodforlife.com/16-health- benefits-of-lemons-the- alkaline-powerfood. Known as a natural antioxidant, garlic thins your blood and has a positive effect on cholesterol. Fresh is best, the Davises say. Keep it in a cool dark place for ...
  • Pump up your potassium 2013-03-20, 03:00 am
    ... into spinach or romaine salad. While cooked spinach (steamed or boiled)-- added to soup or sauteed with olive oil and garlic -- delivers a blood-pressure-pleasing percentage of your daily potassium requirement, going raw delivers an even bigger ...
  • Herbal remedies for the flu 2013-03-20, 08:16 pm
    ... during flu season, or when exposed to individuals who may be sick, can help to prevent the onset of illness. Garlic is an herb which has been shown to decrease the growth of viruses within the body. Garlic also has some antibacterial properties and ...
  • In search of excess salt 2013-03-20, 01:12 pm
    ... of making the change. You can build flavour with the use of spices, herbs, aromatic vegetables such as onions and garlic, chiles and other peppers, lemon and lime, oils and vinegars. Cooking techniques can help too: steaming vegetables accentuates ...
  • Cut your sodium, up your potassium 2013-03-20, 01:26 am
    ... spinach or romaine salad. While cooked spinach (steamed or boiled), added to soup or sautA ed with olive oil and garlic, delivers a blood-pressure-pleasing percentage of your daily potassium requirement, going raw delivers an even bigger dose. ...
  • Herbal and Conventional Medicines Are Surpassed by Thermobalancing... 2013-03-19, 05:02 am
    ... of the above-mentioned article, "Plants have been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, for instance, garlic: traditionally used for cardiovascular conditions, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure and slowing the process of ...
  • Five ways to strengthen your immunity using simple food choices 2013-03-19, 01:00 am
    ... to maintain homeostasis. Here are five ways to strengthen your immune system naturally using simple food choices: 1) Garlic . This powerful member of the onion family comes up frequently in lists of food and herbs that promote health and prevent ...