Archive for July, 2008
Resveratrol in Red Wine May Achieve Same Longevity Results as Starvation Dieting
How do the French get away with a clean bill of heart health despite a diet loaded with saturated fats? Scientists have long suspected that the answer to the so-called “French paradox” lies in red wine. Researchers from industry and academia, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Florida, and the open-access journal [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Dr. Robert Young, “Greens” & the Alkalizing Diet
GREENS FIRST contains only 30 calories and 3 grams of carbohydrates per serving; mixes easily without a blender; contains 49 super foods, extracts and concentrates including super greens, vegetables, fruits, probiotics, soluble and insoluble fibers, herbs, spices, natural flavonoids, enzymes and lecithin; each 9.4 gram scoop mixed with 6 to 8 oz. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )10 Easy and Great Health Foods From Your Pantry
These 10 great health foods meet at least three of the following criteria: (1) Are a good or excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients; (2) Are high in phytonutrients and antioxidant compounds, such as vitamins A and E and beta carotene; (3) May help reduce the risk of heart disease and other [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )S.A.D., or the Standard American Diet
S.A.D., or the Standard American Diet*, rarely includes the minimum 5-to-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables recommended by the National Cancer Institute and the United States Department of Agriculture. Their concern is primarily about the epidemic rise of cardio-vascular disease, obesity, cancer and premature aging in the populace. People will only eat what they [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Noni, Mangosteen, Acai, & Goji “Superfruit” Juices Compared
The Total Antioxidant Capacity, or TAC, of nine various “superfruit” juices were tested by CHOICE (www.choice.com.au) , a fiercely independent consumer organization and the largest one in Australia. CHOICE receives no government, organization or commercial funds to conduct their independent tests, and their stated goal is to arm consumers with information that will allow them [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )“Store Wars” (too fun, I had to include this)
If you loved “Star Wars,” you’ll delight in “Store Wars.”
This was too fun. I had to include it. Sit back and enjoy!
Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC)
The method for measuring the antioxidant capacity of various foods is called ORAC which is the acronym for Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity. ORAC was developed by scientists in the NIH, specifically in the National Institute on Aging division (but the method is not approved by the NIH).
A wide variety of foods had been test [...]
Clean Carbon Dioxide vs. Dirty Carbon Dioxide
“What is your carbon footprint? That is the wrong question to ask. A more meaningful question is–How much carbon dioxide does it take to grow the wheat required to produce a loaf of bread? Or–How much carbon dioxide does it take to grow the corn for the chicken feed required to produce a dozen eggs?” [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Are they safe? Energy saving light bulbs?
Are they safe? Energy saving light bulbs?
Watch this YouTube video and be amazed (click on the link above).
Where does the mercury go when the 1,000s and 1,000s of bulbs get squashed and break in the landfills (the pink box in the above graph represents the amount of mercury in a CFL)? To the water table? Our [...]
Green Tea and Fat Oxidation
I’m reproducing this article from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and note, especially, the “Conclusions” at the bottom. Green Tea is not only a treat but a benefit, too. Enjoy!
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American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 70, No. 6, 1040-1045, December 1999
© 1999 American Society for Clinical Nutrition
Original Research Communications
Efficacy of a green tea extract [...]
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