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Top 10 Anti-Cancer Food

2011-09-07T13:43:00.000-07:00

I received this in my email in November 2005. It's about 6yrs now. That means had been using my email add about that year. Loyalty. I also want to share this to all my blog readers. This might help especially nowadays that we are in a world of instant food. People are busy with work and not much to cook the right food that are healthy. I don't say ALL but most of us, right? NO? Any reactions? Just leave a comment :)

Source: Consumerline by Ching M. Alano
The Phil. Star, 10.04.2005

Cancer. The mere mention of the word makes us shrink in fear. It's like a death sentence. It's the leading cause of death in the United States, overtaking heart disease. But take heart, recent statistics show a decline in the incidence of both diseases. Now, that's heartening news! And the American Cancer Society reports that half of all these cancer deaths can be prevented by adopting a healthier lifestyle (assuming you already lead a healthy one). Now, that's doubly heartening news! Opting for a healthier (and heartier) lifestyle means you should stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, and eat more antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, according to a recent article published in Healthy Options lifestyle newsdigest.

For starters, let's get to know more about the top 10 anti-cancer foods. Take this list (and please take them often):

1) Tomatoes. You probably know that tomatoes are oozing with lycopene, which helps ward off the free radicals associated with lung and digestive cancers as well as prostate, ovarian and lung cancers. Lycopene is also found in watermelon and pink grapefruit.

2) Broccoli sprouts. For a veggie that's so small you can hold it with one hand, this one's got a fistful of antioxidant benefits that last for days. In the same family of cruciferous vegetables are broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage. Their sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol protect against prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric, breast, and other hormone-related cancers. Indeed, it's the ultimate baby vegetable, baby!

3) Berries. Blueberries, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, cranberries, and grapes are all berry-rich in anthocyanins that help repair and protect DNA.

4) Soybeans. They're soy-good for your health as they've got isoflavones (like genistein) that prevent – and treat – prostate cancer. Soybeans may also reduce breast cancer risk. Soy is truly beanificial to our health!

5) Tea. Tea – make that green and black – is steeped in powerful compounds that, according to countless studies, may lower the risk of several types of cancer. Care for tea?

6) Pumpkin. This Halloween symbol – and Cinderella's chariot – has magical powers indeed. But not too many know that this superfood is a super-rich source of beta-carotene and alpha-carotene, two carotenoids that work hard to fight lung and ovarian cancers. Also rich in carotenoids are carrots, yams, squash, melons, and sweet red peppers.

7) Spinach. Aye, aye, Popeye was right – spinach's a-okay. Its active antioxidant – lutein – may even help KO cancers of the liver, ovaries, colon, and prostate. Lutein is also found in kale and other leafy greens.

8) Garlic. The allium family, to which garlic belongs, works to boost the body's antioxidant defense systems to protect against stomach, esophageal, and breast cancers. Meet the other members of the family: scallions and onions. Truly, in onion, there is strength.

9) Pineapple. This pine cone-like fruit with its coveted sweet pulp contains an anti-inflammatory enzyme – bromelain – that may inhibit the growth of malignant lung and breast cancer cells.

10) Apple. Yes, there's a mouthful of wisdom in the saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Studies show that quercetin – a flavonoid abundant in apples – prevents the growth of prostate cancer cells. The phytochemicals in the skin of an apple inhibits the reproduction of colon cancer cells. According to the National Cancer Institute, eating an apple a day may reduce the risk of lung cancer by as much as 50 percent. Excuse me while I bite into my apple.
A cupful of warning

If you're an instant noodle lover, please read this quickly before you chow down your next bowlful or cupful: Make sure you break for at least three days after eating instant noodles before you eat your next packet because the wax coating the noodles takes at least two days for the body to clear. The wax prevents the noodles from sticking together. One story has it that one steward, after eating instant noodles almost every meal, had cancer and eventually died of it. Which is why some even refer to instant noodles as "cancer noodles."

Delicious Dishes Include Almonds

2011-09-02T17:23:00.000-07:00

Quinoa Pilaf with Almonds and Apricots

(Family Features) Outdoor entertaining typically means backyard barbecues, but to Food Network star and registered dietitian Ellie Krieger it also means using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create delicious, wholesome meals that also include almonds.
"Anyone can learn to cook and feel their best by getting to know what's available at their local markets, then adding a little creativity and a handful of almonds," says Krieger. "It's easy to incorporate almonds in all their forms into delicious, seasonal dishes that are sure to please party-goers."
Almonds aren't just perfect for party menus, but are tasty in a variety of dishes and snacks, making every bite memorable. For example, mixing toasted sliced or slivered almonds with whole grains, dried fruit and fresh herbs creates a simple yet sophisticated side dish with a nutty flavor and unmistakable crunch.

It Doesn't Have to Feel Routine

Incorporating versatile almonds into everyday meals is easy:

Mix toasted slivered almonds with whole grains such as quinoa, rice or couscous.
Crushed almonds make a crunchy, delicious coating on baked fish, chicken and other meats.
Enjoy in a breakfast yogurt parfait with fresh fruit.
Use almond milk when whipping up your favorite shake or smoothie.
Toss chopped almonds into your favorite brownie or cookie batter.
Carry whole natural almonds in your car, purse or gym bag for snacking.

Developed for Almond Board of California, this flavorful pilaf is a delicious accompaniment to grilled or roasted meat and poultry, and adaptable to any season. The recipe works well with any kind of whole grain, from brown rice to bulgur. The toasted almonds enhance the grain's nuttiness and lend a satisfying crunch.
Raisins or chopped figs work well as a substitute for the apricots. Watch a video of Ellie preparing this flavorful dish, along with other delicious recipes, at the Almond Board's You Tube channel, or at www.AlmondBoard.com.

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Quinoa Pilaf with Almonds and Apricots

Ingredients

3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/3 cup water
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste

Preparation

If quinoa is not pre-rinsed, place in fine mesh strainer and rinse under tap. Put quinoa and water in medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, then cover and cook until liquid is absorbed and grain is tender, 12-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, toast slivered almonds in dry skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, 5-7 minutes. Transfer almonds to small dish.
Heat oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and they begin to brown, about 6 minutes. Stir in allspice and cook 30 seconds more.
When quinoa is done fluff with a fork and transfer to large serving bowl. Stir in almonds, onion mixture, apricots, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Serves
Yields 4 servings; Serving size: 3/4 cup

Calories:	263g	Total Fat:	11.40g
Cholesterol:	0mg	Protein:	8.08g
Carbohydrates:	34.60g	Sodium:	159.90mg

SOURCE:
Almond Board of California

Hurry Up and...Eat Right?

2011-08-27T13:52:00.000-07:00

Giving Turkey a Whirl

(Family Features) With everything on your "To Do" list this fall, it may seem as though there's not enough time to eat right or stay fit. But, eating right and living a healthy lifestyle actually enable you to cross all those items off your "To Do" list!

The good news is that a few small changes to your diet and activity level can have a huge impact on your ability to tackle a busy day. The Laughing Cow has enlisted the advice of four experts in the fields of nutrition, food and fitness to share their advice on how to stay fit, happy and healthy this fall, no matter how busy you become.

Easy steps to a fit fall
"If your office or school is close enough to your home, try walking or biking to work or school once or twice a week to keep your metabolism up," said Patricia Bannan, registered dietitian and author of "Eat Right When Time Is Tight."

As for getting motivated to exercise routinely, Sarah Dussault, certified personal trainer and founder of SarahFit.com, advises, "It's easy to stay motivated when you have a finish line in sight. Sign up for a 5K for workout inspiration and to reaffirm your commitment to a healthier you. The scheduled race will increase your ambition when it comes to lacing up your sneakers before or after a long day."

Snacking to success
Fall is a hectic time for most families and that can mean grabbing food on the go. Making good snack choices can give you the boost you need to get through a hectic day.
"Portion-controlled snacks are perfect for satisfying a craving, and keeping hunger levels steady when reducing overall calorie intake," said Dussault.
Bannan shared her top tip for being snack savvy, "Keep a stash of The Laughing Cow Light Cheese Wedges on hand for a quick and healthy snack when hunger hits. Feel free to pair them with pretzel sticks or crackers from the school or office vending machines."
Veronica Noon, healthy living blogger behind GreenLiteBites, RonisWeigh and BlogToLose, added, "My latest fun snacking tip: Put 2 tablespoons of unpopped popcorn kernels in the bottom of a small brown lunch bag. Fold the top close and pop in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Voilà - your very own 100-calorie pack."

Keep it up!
"You make thousands of choices each day. Living a healthy lifestyle means making the best decisions possible 90 percent of the time. You are the only one who will determine the amount of activity you get, the nutritious food you'll enjoy, the attitude you present, and the overall healthy lifestyle you'll commit to," said Sarah Kay Hoffman, blogger and self-proclaimed digitally addicted country girl with a foodie-fitness flare.

Get more tips and find tasty, satisfying recipes at www.thelaughingcow.com. In the meantime, brighten up your usual packed lunch with this delicious sandwich recipe.

Giving Turkey a Whirl

Ingredients

2 whole wedges The Laughing Cow Light Swiss Original Cheese
1 whole 10-inch flour or flavored tortilla wrap
1 teaspoon honey mustard
2 slices smoked turkey
1/2 cup shredded lettuce or arugula
1/2 whole apple or pear, sliced thin

Preparation

Spread wedges over tortilla wrap, covering evenly. Top with honey mustard, smoked turkey, lettuce and apple or pear. Roll up tightly, tucking in ends of tortilla. If necessary, secure with toothpick.

Serves
Serves 2

SOURCE:
The Laughing Cow

2011-08-10T08:30:00.000-07:00

The Pros Guide to Smart Snacking on the Course

(Family Features) The sport of golf is physically and mentally demanding, so smart snacking and nutrition are key to keeping fueled and focused during a round of play. With snacking tips from Almond Board of California in partnership with Titleist Performance Institute nutrition expert Robert Yang and four-time PGA champion Ben Crane, golfers can identify tasty opportunities that will help them reach their full potential on and off the course. By maintaining healthy eating habits designed to provide proper nutrition and sustain energy, golfers can see a significant difference in their focus and game.
"Almonds are delicious snacks that help keep hunger at bay, especially while playing or watching your favorite sports. Similarly, during training it's important to sustain energy levels. Snacks like almonds get the job done," says Yang.
Crane finds it is important to eat small, frequent snacks during play to maintain cravings and keep him powered throughout the round. "Whether playing an 18-hole game or a 72-hole tournament, I always make sure to keep almonds in my golf bag for a quick snack in between holes. They help keep me focused during my game," says Crane.
No matter how many rounds of golf you're playing or balls you hit, the truth of the matter is that eating the right foods should be just as important as your equipment. To be at your best on the course you need to be able to focus without distraction from hunger. Eating the wrong foods or failing to keep your body fueled can cause you to become too sluggish to perform at your peak.
A steady supply of nutritious snacks such as almonds, consumed every couple of hours will keep energy levels balanced and stave-off cravings. A daily handful, or about 23 almonds, makes a great addition to any meal or snack, providing thirteen grams of unsaturated fat, only one gram of saturated fat, six grams of protein and three and a half grams of fiber.
To keep your body in the best shape possible, it's important to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. That's why integrating almonds into your diet is not only a smart choice, but also a truly satisfying one.
For these and more golf-focused nutrition tips from Robert Yang and Ben Crane, visit www.Almondboard.com/prosnacker.

SOURCE:
Almond Board of California

My Chicken "Wings" Inasal

2011-07-28T23:40:00.000-07:00

Here's my own version of chicken inasal. Recipe copied in Panlasang Pinoy. Measurement of ingredients vary because it would depend on the servings. You have an option on what part of the chicken to cook. I preferred wings because it's my favorite part of the chicken. As what we order in a chicken inasal resto, the "pecho" is preferred? What about you, what do you prefer?

Home Remedy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

2011-04-12T13:19:00.000-07:00

Home Remedy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Five Easy Ways to Help Manage Weight

2011-03-06T12:44:00.000-08:00

(Family Features) Many people think that maintaining a healthy weight always means making drastic changes to their diets. But here are five easy changes you can make that will help keep you on track toward reaching your goal.

1. Divide your plate. When putting food on your plate, fill half of it with veggies or salad (but watch out for fatty dressings). One-quarter of the plate should have lean protein, such as fish, chicken or beef that’s been grilled, baked or poached. And the last quarter of the plate should be a healthy starch—but don’t load it up with butter or oil.

2. Go for fruit. Fruit has good-for-you vitamins and antioxidants, and it contains fiber, which can help you feel more satisfied. And studies show that consumption of fiber is associated with lower body weight measures in U.S. adults. Try some berries - blueberries, raspberries or strawberries are great on top of cereal or salads, or served with a little part-skim ricotta cheese.

3. Plan ahead. If you know that every afternoon you get hungry and end up heading to the vending machine, be prepared with better alternatives. A nutritious snack such as a piece of fruit, or a Special K cereal bar, will take care of that temptation and give you a way to stave off cravings. With 90 calories, and now with three grams of fiber, Special K cereal bars are a tasty option for weight-managers. For more information, visit www.specialk.com/cereal-bars.

4. Keep hydrated. Feeling tired or hungry? You may just be thirsty. Make sure you get at least six glasses of water a day. Water helps your body transport nutrients and eliminate toxins. Add a cucumber or lemon slice to jazz up the taste.

5. Close the kitchen. Heading into the kitchen can mean heading straight for temptation. As soon as you finish with each meal, clean up the dishes and turn off the lights. Tell yourself that the kitchen is closed, and then find an activity in another room of your house – preferably one that gets you moving.

Source: Kellogg Company (#10506_AR)

HOW TO START THE RAW FOOD DIET (HOW TO TRANSITION TO RAW)

2011-01-23T14:32:00.000-08:00

Managing a Healthy Diet : Foods to Avoid for Weight Loss

2011-01-23T07:24:00.000-08:00

Healthy Eating Tips : Eating Healthy Snacks

2011-01-21T22:54:00.000-08:00

cancer healing tree

2011-01-21T22:47:00.000-08:00

Native American Healing In The 21st Century - richheape.com

2011-01-21T22:34:00.000-08:00

Miracle Fruit that can kill Cancer cells-100,000 times more effective than chemo that can give you side effects

2010-12-07T18:42:00.000-08:00

I received this email in August 13, 2010. It caught my attention and it's a simple way to prevent cancer sickness. Since I have this blog, might as well share it here. Thanks to Ate Len for sharing this.

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Guyabano,... The SourSop Fruit

The SourSop or the fruit from the Graviola tree is a miraculous natural cancer cell killer 10,000 times stronger than Chemo.
Why are we not aware of this?

Its because some big corporation want to make back their money spent on years of research by trying to make a synthetic version of it for sale.

So, since you know it now you can help a friend in need by letting him know or just drink some soursop juice yourself as prevention from time to time.

The taste is not bad after all. It’s completely natural and definitely has no side effects.

If you have the space, plant one in your garden.
The other parts of the tree are also useful.

The Next Time You Have A Fruit Juice, Ask For A SourSop.  How many people died in vain while this billion-dollar drug maker concealed the secret of the miraculous Graviola tree?

This tree is low and is called Graviola in Brazil , Guanabana in Spanish and has the uninspiring name "Soursop" in English.

The fruit is very large and the subacid sweet white pulp is eaten out of hand or, more commonly, used to make fruit drinks, sherbets and such.

The principal interest in this plant is because of its strong anti-cancer effects.

Although it is effective for a number of medical conditions, it is its anti tumor effect that is of most interest.

This plant is a proven cancer remedy for cancers of all types.  Besides being a cancer remedy, graviola is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent for both bacterial and fungal infections, is effective against internal parasites and worms, lowers high blood pressure and is used for depression, stress and nervous disorders.

If there ever was a single example that makes it dramatically clear why the existence of Health Sciences Institute is so vital to Americans like you, it's the incredible story behind the Graviola tree.

The truth is stunningly simple:

Deep within the Amazon Rainforest grows a tree that could literally revolutionize what you, your doctor, and the rest of the world thinks about cancer treatment and chances of survival.

The Future Has Never Looked More Promising.

Research shows that with extracts from this miraculous tree it now may be possible to:
* Attack cancer safely and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss and hair loss
* Protect your immune system and avoid deadly infections * Feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of the treatment
* Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life  The source of this information is just as stunning: It comes from one of America 's largest drug manufacturers, the fruit of over 20 laboratory tests conducted since the 1970's!

What those tests revealed was nothing short of mind numbing...

Extracts from the tree were shown to:

* Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including Colon, Breast, Prostate, Lung and Pancreatic cancer..
* The tree compounds proved to be up to 10,000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than Adriamycin, a commonly used chemotherapeutic drug!
* What's more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Graviola tree selectively hunts down and kills only cancer cells.

It Does Not Harm Healthy Cells!

The amazing anti-cancer properties of the Graviola tree have been extensively researched-- so why haven't you heard anything about it?  If Graviola extract is as half as promising as it appears to be--

why doesn't every single Oncologist at every major hospital insist on using it on all his or her patients?

The spine-chilling answer illustrates just how easily our health--

and for many, our very lives are controlled by money and power.

Graviola- -the plant that worked too well

One of America 's biggest billion-dollar drug makers began a search for a cancer cure and their research centered on Graviola, a legendary healing tree from the Amazon Rainforest.

Various parts of the Graviola tree--including the bark, leaves, roots, fruit and fruit-seeds- -have been used for centuries by medicine men and native Indians in South America to treat heart disease, asthma, liver problems and arthritis.

Going on very little documented scientific evidence, the company poured money and resources into testing the tree's anti-cancerous properties-- and were shocked by the results. Graviola proved itself to be a cancer-killing dynamo.

But that's where the Graviola story nearly ended.

The company had one huge problem with the Graviola tree--it's completely natural, and so, under federal law, not patentable. There's no way to make serious profits from it.

It turns out the drug company invested nearly seven years trying to
synthesize two of the Graviola tree's most powerful anti-cancer ingredients.

If they could isolate and produce man-made clones of what makes the Graviola so potent, they'd be able to patent it and make their money back.

Alas, they hit a brick wall. The original simply could not be replicated.

There was no way the company could protect its profits--or even make back the millions it poured into research.

As the dream of huge profits evaporated, their testing on Graviola came to a screeching halt.

Even worse, the company shelved the entire project and chose not to publish the findings of its research!

Luckily, however, there was one scientist from the Graviola research team

whose conscience wouldn't let him see such atrocity committed.

Risking his career, he contacted a company that's dedicated to harvesting medical plants from the Amazon Rainforest and blew the whistle.

Miracle Unleashed
When researchers at the Health Sciences Institute were alerted to the news of Graviola, they began tracking the research done on the cancer-killing tree.

Evidence of the astounding effectiveness of Graviola--and its shocking cover-up--came in fast and furious.....

....The National Cancer Institute performed the first scientific research in 1976.

The results showed that Graviola's "leaves and stems were found effective in attacking and destroying malignant cells." Inexplicably, the results were published in an internal report and never released to the public...

Since 1976, Graviola has proven to be an immensely potent cancer killer in 20 independent laboratory tests, yet no double-blind clinical trials- the typical benchmark mainstream doctors and journals use to judge a
treatment's value- -were ever initiated..

A study published in the Journal of Natural Products, following a recent study conducted at Catholic University of South Korea stated that one chemical in Graviola was found to selectively kill colon cancer cells at "10,000 times the potency of (the commonly used chemotherapy drug) Adriamycin.. ."

....The most significant part of the Catholic University of South Korea report is that Graviola was shown to selectively target the cancer cells, leaving healthy cells untouched.

Unlike chemotherapy, which indiscriminately targets all actively reproducing cells (such as stomach and hair cells), causing the often devastating side effects of nausea and hair loss in cancer patients.

...A study at Purdue University recently found that leaves from the Graviola tree killed cancer cells among six human cell lines and were especially effective against prostate, pancreatic and lung cancers...

Seven Years Of Silence Broken--it's Finally Here!

A limited supply of Graviola extract, grown and harvested by indigenous people in Brazil , is finally available in America .

The full Graviola Story--including where you can get it and how to use it--is included in Beyond Chemotherapy:

New Cancer Killers, Safe As Mother's Milk,

a Health Sciences Institute FREE special bonus report on natural substances

that will effectively revolutionize the fight against cancer.

>From breakthrough cancer and heart research and revolutionary Amazon Rainforest herbology to world-leading anti-aging research and nutritional medicine, every monthly Health Sciences Institute Member's Alert puts in your hands today cures the rest of America --including your own doctor-is likely to find out only ten years from now.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For your information.....
AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY ....

Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins

1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.
2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.

3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors.

4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.
5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc., and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.

7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.

8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.
9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.

10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.

11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.

WHAT CANCER CELLS FEED ON:
a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells.. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal,Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.

b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells are being starved.

c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.

d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells.

To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).

e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water--best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.

12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.

13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.

14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc..) to enable the body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor.

Anger, unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit.. Learn to relax and enjoy life.

16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

Food as Medicine

2010-11-25T06:26:00.000-08:00

I received this from my email (From Judy Mariano) and I want to share with you. I am not fond of sending out on what I receive from my email, but I find this one interesting to share. It might help in one way or the other especially people who have health problems and also I think its a way of preventing sickness.

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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.
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TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
Prevent buildup 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 & fiber. 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 kidn! ey 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 fiber 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.

Eating without Gaining Weight during the Holiday Season

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Holiday months are coming our way. Party everywhere, more food...gain weight?

Here's some tips to do not only during the holiday season but also when eating in restaurants or fast food.

I got this from a website: Maintaining weight during the holiday season

Here are some of my personal thing that I do.

1. Avoid soda (if possible)

2. Drink 8 glasses of water everyday

3. Eat fruits first before the main course

4. Drink fresh fruit juices (whatever is in season)

5. Eat slowly

6. Drink green tea

7. Exercise...brisk walking, jogging, gardening, anything that will make you perspire. I know it's cold these days, tendency is we are lazy to get out from our bed.

8. Motivate yourself.....keep that goal in mind...NOT TO GAIN WEIGHT..

Here's another tip from Tips on Without Gaining Weight during the Holiday Season

You may want to share some tips...Send me a comment.

Healthy Thanksgiving

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What have we got for Thanksgiving? I am still thinking of what to cook. I need to make sure I will be serving healthy food.

Any ideas or recipes you might want to share with me?

Send me a comment.

Organic Food and Herbal Medicines

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Everybody are being conscious about their health. I am conscious about my health. I made this blog because I want to know the importance of having a healthy lifestyle. It is not depriving yourself of eating food which you had been eating.

Do you crave for burgers? Do you still continue to eat processed foods? It's the quickest way to have them, pop in the microwave and wallah! I know, everybody is busy, no one has the time to chop vegetables, chop the garlic and onions etc...But I do find happiness if I cook my food. It's a matter of time management I guess.

Anyone who has a say about my blog? Write me a comment.