Food as Medicine
Canola – The “Con” Oil
May 7, 2020 - Category: Food as Medicine
The food industry tells us that canola oil, like olive oil, is rich in monounsaturated fats, low in saturated fats, high in omega-3 fatty acids and, therefore, beneficial for the prevention of heart disease and protection of overall health. Detractors say that canola oil is poisonous, derived from an industrial oil from which mustard gas…Canola – The “Con” Oil
Read more...Cacao – The Real Deal
May 7, 2020 - Category: Food as Medicine
Not too long ago, the news rang out: chocolate, the quintessential decadent pleasure, is actually good for our health! Mass rejoicing ensued, as all manner of chocolate bars flew off the shelves. Unfortunately, the media neglected to point out that the good news had nothing to do with the typical commercial, highly processed, sugar and…Cacao – The Real Deal
Read more...Kudos for Cabbage!
May 7, 2020 - Category: Food as Medicine
For some reason cabbage does not excite foodies the way kale or other members of the Cruciferae family do (broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, etc.), but it should! Cabbage contains the highest amount of some of the most powerful antioxidants found in cruciferous vegetables, along with ample stores of vitamins K, C, B6, B1, fiber, folate,…Kudos for Cabbage!
Read more...Burdock – Know Your Roots
May 7, 2020 - Category: Food as Medicine
You’ve probably seen burdock in the produce section of your health food store — gnarled, rather grungy-looking roots that don’t look particularly exciting to the taste buds (though the taste is actually quite pleasant). But beauty is way more than skin deep and this one’s got a whole lot to offer, e.g., as a blood…Burdock – Know Your Roots
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Buckwheat Is Not Wheat
May 7, 2020 - Category: Food as Medicine
Buckwheat is classified as a pseudograin (also called pseudocereal)! It may look and cook like a cereal grain, but it doesn’t come from grasses, like rye, oats or wheat. Rather, it is a fruit seed from the flowers of a plant related to rhubarb and sorrel. Do not be deterred, however. When it comes to…Buckwheat Is Not Wheat
Read more...Does Apple Cider Vinegar Each Day Keep the Doctor Away?
May 7, 2020 - Category: Food as Medicine
Raw (unpasteurized) Apple cider Vinegar (ACV) has been used for healing by most all civilizations going back at least 10,000 years. It's been touted as a cure for just about everything from coughs to constipation to cancer. But is there any truth to all the lofty claims? The fact is, not a lot of scientific…Does Apple Cider Vinegar Each Day Keep the Doctor Away?
Read more...Aphrodisiac Plants?
May 7, 2020 - Category: Food as Medicine
Can a plant create feelings of arousal, contentment, receptivity? Did Mother Nature, in her infinite wisdom, design vegetation with sexually appealing traits not only to enhance our health and vigor, but also to ensure our continual interest in procreation of the species? According to award-winning garden writer, Helen Yoest, the answer is a blushing "yes."…Aphrodisiac Plants?
Read more...Almonds – King of the Nuts
May 7, 2020 - Category: Food as Medicine
If humans could design the perfect nut, chances are it would be very much like an almond! These versatile, tasty nuggets contain more nutrients -including an especially rich supply of vitamin E, calcium, potassium, phosphorous, iron and magnesium - than any other nut. High in protein and fiber, easily absorbed, they're the only nut having…Almonds – King of the Nuts
Read more...Healthfood Hype: Canola, Soy, Green Tea, And More By Ruth Sackman
May 7, 2020 - Category: Food as Medicine
Readers of Cancer Forum probably know that F.A.C.T is extremely careful before adopting new ideas until we feel secure that they have been used widely and for a considerable length of time. Since cancer patients don't have much leeway to experiment with new claims of success, it is important that we know with as high…Healthfood Hype: Canola, Soy, Green Tea, And More By Ruth Sackman
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Back to the Future: The Master Tonic
May 7, 2020 - Category: Food as Medicine
The Master Tonic is a folk remedy that dates back to medieval Europe, an era when people suffered from all sorts of epidemics and diseases. Today, perhaps because of the growing wariness of toxic effects from pharmaceutical drugs, this powerful tonic is back in vogue. And you can make it yourself quite easily (recipe to…Back to the Future: The Master Tonic
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