The older I get the more truth I find in the statement that good health is the most important asset in life. Even our invulnerable youth realize this is true when they fall into a long, confining illness.
| I have many friends still healthy and active at 80 and 90.
One acquaintance I met at age 114 -- and she was still driving, did
all her own housework which included canning the produce of her big
garden. The one thing that seems to ring them alike is the statement
somewhere along the line: "I never took a pill in my life."
or -- more hopeful for us -- "I quit taking all those pills and
started eating better food." I have one friend that is 85 now and he's losing his Church membership because of adultery with a young lady. She not only found him immensely attractive, but quite virile. Is it possible all of us can be like this? Not that I want you losing your church membership, but I firmly believe the right food can make a world of difference in how we look and feel. Good food is good medicine even when you don’t know what ails you., or maybe especially when you don’t know what ails you. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. In Navajo the word for medicine is the same as the word for food. When I consulted a Navajo medicine man for help with my diabetes that Euromerican doctors were unable to control he served up a dish of sacred corn meal and blue spruce ash. It was a good three months before I needed another dose of medicine. And no, it did not taste good, but he served up bacon and eggs to chase it with. There are also Superfoods available to us so we won't need a medicine man. There are more than 8000 polyphenols in foods alone. Polyphenols are a large family of natural compounds. Polyphenols are the phytochemicals that not only give fruits and vegetables their color, but also provide powerful health benefits resulting from their anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative actions. In addition, polyphenols also activate the key enzyme (AMP kinase) that helps restore cellular ATP levels. This is why fruits and vegetables are the cornerstone of the Zone Diet. |
Protect yourself. Protect what you have and what you are.
| The Zone
Diet is primarily composed of carbohydrates consisting of fruits
and vegetables. At high enough levels, these polyphenols can exert
an anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting the activation of
inducible inflammatory proteins (such as COX-2 and inflammatory
cytokines) that normally occurs once the innate immune system has
been activated. Important dietary sources of polyphenols in Western
societies are onions (flavonols); cocoa (proanthocyanidins); apples,
citrus fruit (flavanones); berries and cherries (anthocyanidins);
and soy (isoflavones). There is growing evidence that chocolate and cocoa contain beneficial compounds similar to those found in many fruits, vegetables, tea, and wine called polyphenols. Many of these compounds have antioxidant properties. The types of antioxidant polyphenols found in cocoa are flavonoids, or even more specifically, flavanols. This class of compounds include catechins, epicatechins, and procyandins. In general, the antioxidant polyphenols are found in the cocoa or nonfat portions of chocolate. The more chocolate liquor, the higher the cocoa content, and the higher the amount of antioxidant polyphenols. http://www.hersheys.com/nutrition/polyphenols.asp Some foods are better than others. For example: Beans are fiber rich, which aids in digestion and at the same time lowers cholesterol. Beans are a low-fat source of: * Protein |
| Sure, everyone knows that an apple is a better snack than potato
chips, but do you know that a daily handful of walnuts or a bowl of
blueberries can actually improve your well-being and longevity? Steven Pratt, M.D., witnessed the positive results that occurred when his patients with age-related macular degeneration changed their diets to include certain powerhouse foods — those he has identified as SuperFoods. Backed by proven research on fourteen of the most nutrient-dense foods, this book puts these tools in your hands, and on your plate, to give you more energy, greater protection against disease, and a healthy lifestyle now and for the future. Whether you’re 63 or 23, now is the right time to start eating the SuperFoods way. By making these foods an integral part of your regular eating habits, you can actually change the course of your biochemistry and stop the incremental changes in your body that lead to diseases — such as type II diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, obesity, and Alzheimer’s. What are the fourteen SuperFoods? Many may already be part of your daily meals, while some may make only occasional appearances. But all are supermarket-friendly nutrition powerhouses available to almost all of us: Beans • Blueberries • Broccoli • Oats • Oranges • Pumpkin • Salmon • Soy • Spinach • Tomatoes • Turkey • Walnuts • Yogurt SuperFoods Rx not only outlines the amazing health benefits of these fourteen foods, it also includes delicious recipes, kitchen tips, and shopping suggestions that will make the SuperFoods lifestyle simple and irresistible. Don’t like tomatoes? Not to worry; almost all of the SuperFoods have sidekicks — or substitutions — that you can enjoy instead. Have some lycopene-rich red watermelon or pink grapefruit instead of tomatoes. Can’t bear the thought of spinach? Choose from a list of other dark leafy greens, romaine lettuce, or orange bell peppers. Blueberries fight against free radical damage and scientists think they help prevent cardiovascular disease and diabetes, while at the same time relieving inflammation. Broccoli is a great cancer fighter. Cauliflower and brussels sprouts are almost as good. Oats are high in Fiber and therefore help cleanse the body’s digestive system. It also helps lower cholesterol. Oranges Lower cholesterol. papaya can help balance your digestion. Peanut butter is good for helping to control diabetes surges. Pumpkin is loaded with antioxidants and can protect your skin and eyes from sun damage. Soy is great for lowering cholesterol. Spinach can lower the risk of cancer and heart disease. Making spinach leaves the basis of your salads instead of lettuce is actually a tastier combination. Tomatoes in your diet helps neutralize free radicals and protects the body against cancer and heart attacks. Turkey contains B vitamins and encourages the immune system to function more efficiently. This lowers the risk of cancer and heart disease. Walnuts reduces the cholesterol numbers. Yogurt soothes the stomach and intestines. It can also reduce the symptoms of allergy. With all the good foods to eat there is no excuse for feeling
bad. |
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