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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Pitaya</b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span>A
pitaya or pitahaya is the fruit of several cactus species. "Pitaya"
usually refers to fruit of the genus Stenocereus, while "Pitahaya" or
"Dragonfruit" always refers to fruit of the genus Hylocereus.</span></span></i><br />
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Dragon Fruit</h2>
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The Pitaya is more commonly referred to as the dragon fruit. It is
an extremely beautiful fruit that has dazzling flowers and an intense
shape and color. The dragon fruit is usually a dark red color, although
some types of this fruit are pink or yellow. The skin of the dragon
fruit is a thin rind. The skin is usually covered in scales, and the
center of the fruit is made up of a red or white, sweet tasting pulp.<br />
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<h4>
Health Benefits of Dragon Fruit</h4>
<b>Dragon Fruit Cholesterol</b><br />
Keeping a heart healthy low cholesterol diet? Don't worry about your
cholesterol Dragon fruit cholesterol is not an issue. Dragon fruit is
both low in cholesterol and has little to no unhealthy cholesterol
producing fats (certain fats which are metabolized to cholesterol
contribute to increased cholesterol levels more than even cholesterol
itself in food sources of cholesterol).
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<b>Dragon Fruit Vitamin C</b><br />
The amount of vitamin C in dragon fruit is high, and because the dragon
fruit is a natural fruit providing you with a rich balance of nutrients
coming along with the vitamin C, you absorb the Vitamin C in dragon
fruit efficiently when you eat dragon fruit as part of your fruit
healthy diet.
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<b>Dragon Fruit Antioxidants</b><br />
Eat dragon fruit as a good natural source of anti-oxidants which help to
prevent the dangers of free radicals which can cause cancer and other
undesirable health detriments.The number, quantity, and variety of
antioxidants in real foods like dragon fruit is completely unmatched by
any food supplement or pills - even those claiming to have 'antioxidant'
health benefits. Nothing compares to the rich array of nutrients and
antioxidants in a real natural food like the dragon fruit. Forget about
junk foods and processed foods, as they are poison not foods! Even
though a supplement claiming to offer a high amount of antioxidant
benefits may sound good, the fact is that foods like dragon fruit have
literally thousands of varieties of antioxidant substances and the
supplement likely will contain only one (e.g. vitamin E supplements).
Taking a single megadose of a single antioxidant compound may in fact
cause harm or be toxic! Stick with dragon fruit antioxidant sources and
other fresh fruits and vegetables and avoid trying to take a shortcut
through a pill.
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<b>Dragon Fruit Fats</b><br />
Dragon fruit does have a small amount of fats because there are so many
seeds in the edible part of the fruit. There can be literally thousands
of the small black seeds in any given dragon fruit, and like most seeds
and nuts they have both fats and protein in them while the flesh of the
fruit itself has virtually none. Many fruits we eat have the seeds
removed, like apricots, peaches, apples and the like, so we tend to
think of fruits as being completely fat and protein free. It would be
literally impossible to remove the seeds from dragon fruit unless you
pressed it through a strainer, as the seeds are very small and mixed
evenly in the flesh. Fortunately these are mostly the healthy
mono-unsaturated fats as, of course, they are not processed in any way
and therefore are none of the dangerously unhealthy trans-fats seen in
most junk food and processed foods.
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<b>Dragon Fruit Fiber</b><br />
Dietary fiber is an important nutrition factor for everyone from young
to old, and the best way to get dietary fiber is to eat fruits and
vegetables including fruits like the dragon fruit. As you might expect,
like many fruits, dragon fruit has lots of dietary fiber with almost 1g
of fiber per 100g of the fresh dragon fruit. Of course, the amount of
dietary fiber in dragon fruit which is dried on a gram for gram basis is
much higher than the amount of dietary fiber in dragon fruit as the
fresh fruit. Depending upon the degree of moisture retention in the
dried dragon fruit fruit, expect to see 10g or more grams of dietary
dragon fruit fiber per 100g of the dried pitahaya fruit. The amount of
dietary dragon fruit fiber in the fresh dragon fruit will be more on the
order of 1g of fiber per 100g of the fresh dragon fruit because the
fresh fruit has so much water in it. If you want to increase how much
fiber is in dragon fruit, you can eat more of the dragon fruit skin if
it is in good condition (free of any spoilage or molds). Many sources of
dried dragon fruit fiber may include some or all of the dragon fruit
skin already, so depending upon this fact, you may find that the dried
dragon fruit has even more fiber than the fresh fruit even after taking
into account the drying process and the resulting concentration of fiber
on a gram for gram basis. The health benefits of dragon fruit fiber are
just one other example of the reason that eating natural sources of
nutrients is superior to getting them from pills and supplements Dragon
fruit nutritional benefits also include the levels of dragon fruit
antioxidants - the antioxidants in dragon fruit are numerous and varied.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957152219923926012.post-17193291770971013602013-10-26T18:13:00.001-07:002013-10-26T18:13:23.873-07:00Turmeric <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Turmeric has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor and a mild fragrance
slightly reminiscent of orange and ginger, and while it is best known as
one of the ingredients used to make curry, it also gives ballpark
mustard its bright yellow color.
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Turmeric comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and has a
tough brown skin and a deep orange flesh. Turmeric has long been used
as a powerful anti-inflammatory in both the Chinese and Indian systems
of medicine. Turmeric was traditionally called "Indian saffron" because
of its deep yellow-orange color and has been used throughout history as a
condiment, healing remedy and textile dye.<br />
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Health Benefits</h2>
Turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i>), the bright yellow of the spice
rainbow, is a powerful medicine that has long been used in the Chinese
and Indian systems of medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat a
wide variety of conditions, including flatulence, jaundice, menstrual
difficulties, bloody urine, hemorrhage, toothache, bruises, chest pain,
and colic.
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<h3>
A Potent, Yet Safe Anti-Inflammatory</h3>
The volatile oil fraction of turmeric has demonstrated significant
anti-inflammatory activity in a variety of experimental models. Even
more potent than its volatile oil is the yellow or orange pigment of
turmeric, which is called <i>curcumin</i>. Curcumin is thought to be the
primary pharmacological agent in turmeric. In numerous studies,
curcumin's anti-inflammatory effects have been shown to be comparable to
the potent drugs hydrocortisone and phenylbutazone as well as
over-the-counter anti-inflammatory agents such as Motrin. Unlike the
drugs, which are associated with significant toxic effects (ulcer
formation, decreased white blood cell count, intestinal bleeding),
curcumin produces no toxicity.
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<h3>
An Effective Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease</h3>
Curcumin may provide an inexpensive, well-tolerated, and effective
treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's and
ulcerative colitis, recent research suggests. In this study, mice given
an inflammatory agent that normally induces colitis were protected when
curcumin was added to their diet five days beforehand. The mice
receiving curcumin not only lost much less weight than the control
animals, but when researchers checked their intestinal cell function,
all the signs typical of colitis (mucosal ulceration, thickening of the
intestinal wall, and the infiltration of inflammatory cells)were all
much reduced. While the researchers are not yet sure exactly how
curcumin achieves its protective effects, they think its benefits are
the result of not only antioxidant activity, but also inhibition of a
major cellular inflammatory agent called NF kappa-B. Plus, an important
part of the good news reported in this study is the fact that although
curcumin has been found to be safe at very large doses, this component
of turmeric was effective at a concentration as low as 0.25 per cent—an
amount easily supplied by simply enjoying turmeric in flavorful curries.</div>
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Relief for Rheumatoid Arthritis</h3>
Clinical studies have substantiated that curcumin also exerts very
powerful antioxidant effects. As an antioxidant, curcumin is able to
neutralize free radicals, chemicals that can travel through the body and
cause great amounts of damage to healthy cells and cell membranes. This
is important in many diseases, such as arthritis, where free radicals
are responsible for the painful joint inflammation and eventual damage
to the joints. Turmeric's combination of antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory effects explains why many people with joint disease
find relief when they use the spice regularly. In a recent study of
patients with rheumatoid arthritis, curcumin was compared to
phenylbutazone and produced comparable improvements in shortened
duration of morning stiffness, lengthened walking time, and reduced
joint swelling.
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Help for Cystic Fibrosis Sufferers</h3>
Curcumin, the major constituent of turmeric that gives the spice its
yellow color, can correct the most common expression of the genetic
defect that is responsible for cystic fibrosis, suggests an animal study
published in the <i>Science</i> (April 2004). Cystic fibrosis, a fatal
disease that attacks the lungs with a thick mucus, causing
life-threatening infections, afflicts about 30,000 American children and
young adults, who rarely survive beyond 30 years of age. The mucus also
damages the pancreas, thus interfering with the body's ability to
digest and absorb nutrients.
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Researchers now know that cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations
in the gene that encodes for a protein (the transmembrane conductance
regulator or CFTR). The CTFR protein is responsible for traveling to the
cell's surface and creating channels through which chloride ions can
leave the cell. When the protein is abnormally shaped because of a
faulty gene, this cannot happen, so chloride builds up in the cells,
which in turn, leads to mucus production.
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The most common mutation, which is called DeltaF508, results in
the production of a misfolded protein. When mice with this DeltaF508
defect were given curcumin in doses that, on a weight-per-weight basis,
would be well-tolerated by humans, curcumin corrected this defect,
resulting in a DeltaF508 protein with normal appearance and function.
In addition, the Yale scientists studying curcumin have shown that it
can inhibit the release of calcium, thus allowing mutated CTFR to exit
cells via the calcium channels, which also helps stop the
chloride-driven build up of mucus.
Specialists in the treatment of cystic fibrosis caution, however, that
patients should not self-medicate with dietary supplements containing
curcumin, until the correct doses are known and any adverse interactions
identified with the numerous prescription drugs taken by cystic
fibrosis sufferers. </div>
<h3>
Cancer Prevention</h3>
Curcumin's antioxidant actions enable it to protect the colon cells
from free radicals that can damage cellular DNA—a significant benefit
particularly in the colon where cell turnover is quite rapid, occuring
approximately every three days. Because of their frequent replication,
mutations in the DNA of colon cells can result in the formation of
cancerous cells much more quickly. Curcumin also helps the body to
destroy mutated cancer cells, so they cannot spread through the body and
cause more harm. A primary way in which curcumin does so is by
enhancing liver function. Additionally, other suggested mechanisms by
which it may protect against cancer development include inhibiting the
synthesis of a protein thought to be instrumental in tumor formation and
preventing the development of additional blood supply necessary for
cancer cell growth.
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Detoxing has become bit of a trend with all the different fasting
formulas and super foods that are out there. Unfortunately, most of the
popular “detoxes” really aren’t safe for you and aren’t healthy either.
If you want to detox your body, did you know it can be as simple as
eating the right foods? Here’s a list of 10 foods you can enjoy if you
really want to cleanse your body.<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
1. <strong>Avocados </strong>- Do you
love avocados so much you would put slices of them on just about any
food you eat? There’s no reason to feel guilty about doing this,
especially because this is such a great food for you to eat. Avocados
are packed full of antioxidants, including glutathione. This detoxes the
body by transporting harmful toxins right out of it. By reducing the
chemicals and toxins in your body you will be healthier and feel better.</div>
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2. <strong>Cranberries </strong>- These
might be great for preventing urinary tract infections, but they can
also get rid of toxins inside of your body. These get rid of waste from
the body and are antibacterial so they remove toxins.</div>
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3. <strong>Cabbage</strong> – This food has sulfur inside of it,
which is essential when it comes to breaking down chemicals in the body.
Sulfur can help get rid of everything from pesticides to prescription
drugs, which could be harmful if they stuck around.<br />
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4. <strong>Lemons</strong> – These are
great in drinks and recipes, but they are also packed full of vitamins
and antioxidants. These protect the liver and they get rid of chemicals
inside of the body. Consuming lemons on a regular basis can improve
health.</div>
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5. <strong>Broccoli</strong> – If you’re
the type of person who doesn’t like broccoli, you should try it out
once again! It’s full of antioxidants that can cleanse your body. It’s
also high in enzymes that help to get your digestive system running
efficiently. Raw broccoli is best because it has a high level of
nutrients inside of it.</div>
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6. <strong>Garlic</strong> – Packed full
of sulfur, this is another great food to use for body cleanses. It also
has antibiotic properties so it can help internally heal your body.
There are a lot of advantages to eating garlic on a regular basis; it’s
even available in supplement form!</div>
7. <strong>Beets</strong> – These can be incorporated into a lot of
different recipes or they can be eaten raw. They are full of betaine and
pectin, which help protect the liver and the digestive system. These
can cleanse the body so you have fewer toxins.<br />
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8. <strong>Grapefruit</strong> – This
fruit helps cleanse the digestive system and it can prevent kidney
stones from developing. It’s also low in natural sugars and calories, so
it’s great for dieting.</div>
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9. <strong>Sunflower Seeds</strong> –
These are great to snack on and can detox the liver so it’s healthier.
It can also get rid of harmful toxins floating around in the body. In
addition to this, it prevents cholesterol from building up and causing
body damage.</div>
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10. <strong>Lentils</strong> – These aid
the digestive system to cleanse and detox your body. Lentils also lower
the cholesterol and help balance the blood sugar inside of your body.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957152219923926012.post-8282258445681790552013-08-05T07:25:00.001-07:002013-08-05T07:25:18.814-07:00 Making Cayenne Pepper Tea to Boost Immunity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u>It is a possibility that <a href="http://www.evitamins.com/cayenne">Cayenne</a> can make you lose weight.</u></span><br />
Cayenne is a spicy tasting herb that is orange or red in color. People
sprinkle it onto their food and incorporate it into recipes in order to
add some heat and flavor to dishes. Cayenne also has healing properties,
and herbalists have been using it for years to build immunity, fight
off colds, soothe ulcers and help detoxify the body. Recently, a weight
loss diet called "The Master Cleanse" has used a cayenne pepper tea to
flush the body of toxins and promote weight loss. Make a cayenne pepper
tea with water, lemon, a generous helping of cayenne and any additional
ingredients that will help you achieve your health goals.<br />
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While previous studies looking into the chili pepper as a possible <a href="http://www.evitamins.com/weight-loss">weight loss</a>
supplement had mixed results, a November 2010 study spearheaded by Dr.
Richard Mattes, a distinguished professor of nutrition science at Purdue
University in West Lafayette, Indiana, showed eating less than a
teaspoon (0.1 to 0.3 grams) of dried cayenne promoted calorie burn and
decreased appetites. After a meal sprinkled with cayenne pepper, the
participants tended to eat an average of 60 calories less at the next
meal and burned 10 more calories on their own. The individuals with
positive results did not consume cayenne regularly before the study and
reported positive weight loss in as little as three weeks.<br />
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<strong>Cayenne in medicine</strong><br />
Native Americans have used cayenne for its medicinal and culinary
properties as far back as 9,000 years. It's also an herb used in
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Indian Ayurvedic medicine, as
well as in Japanese and Korean medical practices. Cayenne, from the
Capsicum family of vegetables, originated in Central and South America
but was named after the town of Cayenne in French Guiana. The pepper is
the fruit of the plant -- a hollow, long pod that becomes red, yellow or
orange when ripe. Cayenne is commonly used in cooking -- the peppers
are either eaten raw or cooked or dried and used as a powdered spice.<br />
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<strong>What more can cayenne do?</strong><br />
Weight reduction is not the only positive benefit you can get from
cayenne. This pepper's most active component is capsaicin, which gives
cayenne its heat. Cayenne also has vitamin A, vitamin C, phenolic
compound flavonoids and the phytonutrient carotenoids that provides the
bright color. These powerful antioxidants help your body defend itself
from toxic free radicals that can damage cells and weaken the immune
system. The <a href="http://www.evitamins.com/antioxidants">antioxidants</a>
in cayenne protect the body against many forms of cancer and premature
skin aging and brain degeneration. Flavonoids have been found to have
antiviral, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet
properties, while carotenoids maximize the health-giving activities of
vitamin A and promote cell-to-cell communication. It is believed that
poor communication among cells lead to an overgrowth which in turn,
leads to cancer.<br />
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Find out how else cayenne can help:<br />
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<strong>1. <a href="http://www.evitamins.com/pain-relief">Pain reliever</a></strong><br />
Applied to the skin, cayenne inhibits the production of Substance P, a
short-chain polypeptide which carries the pain impulses from the nerve
endings to the central nervous system. Cayenne prevents the pain
messages from reaching the brain and provides pain relief, especially in
the following disease conditions:
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Osteoarthritis</li>
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Rheumatoid <a href="http://www.evitamins.com/natural-arthritis-pain-relief">arthritis</a></li>
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<a href="http://www.evitamins.com/fibromyalgia">Fibromyalgia</a></li>
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Gout</li>
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Herpes zoster</li>
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Post-surgery pain</li>
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<a href="http://www.evitamins.com/diabetes-supplements">Diabetic</a> peripheral neuropathy</li>
</ul>
<strong>2. Symptomatic treatment for <a href="http://www.evitamins.com/psoriasis">psoriasis</a></strong><br />
As capsaicin cream, cayenne reduces the symptoms of psoriasis, a
chronic skin disease characterized by itchy, raised red patches on the
skin with whitish flakes that can become inflamed in more serious cases.<br />
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<strong>3. <a href="http://www.evitamins.com/energy-boosters">Energy booster</a></strong><br />
Taken internally in powder form or as a drink, cayenne provides an
energy boost and has a rejuvenating effect. As a result, it eliminates
lethargy and fatigue as a stimulant.<br />
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<strong>Dosage</strong><br />
Eating cayenne three times a day may be a too much for the average
person. Thankfully, a range of cayenne products are available.<br />
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<strong>For topical treatment</strong>: Apply capsaicin cream (0.025
to 0.075 percent capsaicin) to the affected area up to four times a
day. Pain relief is gradual and may be felt in three to four days.</li>
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<strong>For oral intake</strong>: Capsaicin capsules (30 to 120
milligrams) can be taken up to three times a day. As a powder, place one
half to one teaspoon of cayenne in one cup of boiling water and steep
for 10 minutes. Drink one teaspoon of the brewed solution three to four
times a day, with more water.</li>
</ul>
<strong>Warnings</strong><br />
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Cayenne as a supplement is not recommended for children.</li>
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Taking capsaicin capsules can produce a slight burning feeling in the
stomach, which is tolerable and dissipates quickly. If you have stomach
ulcers, consult with your doctor first before starting on oral cayenne.</li>
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Do not apply cayenne cream to open wounds. Cayenne applied to the skin
may cause a burning sensation. Test it on a small area first before
regular use.</li>
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Pregnant women may consume cayenne cooked into food, but should
consult their physician before taking the herb in supplement form.
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<u>All you need to know about Cinnamon and Honey: </u><br />
Cinnamon and Honey when combined with an overall healthy diet and
moderate activity level, can reduce weight, Cholesterol and prevent
heart disease by clearing clogged arteries.
Drinking Cinnamon and Honey in lukewarm water results in them moving
through the bladder and cleansing it, as well as clearing infections.
Drinking this Tea on a regular basis can also relieve, and in some cases
entirely cure, arthritis pain.
This Tea also strengthens the immune system, helping ward off colds as
well as some viruses. Applying a paste of Cinnamon and Honey to infected
gums can ease pain and bleeding as well as slow the progression of the
infection.
When consumed together, Cinnamon and Honey can ease digestion, helping
to prevent gas.<br />
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mentally alert and ready for physical activity.
The two biggest claims for Cinnamon and Honey are that they enhance the
ability to lose weight, and they are effective against arthritis pain.
However you have to ensure that the Cinnamon you counsume is Ceylon
Cinamon
and not Cassia. Ceylon Cinnamon has 1250 times less coumarin than Cassia
which is sold as Cinnamon in the USA. Ceylon Cinnamon has been
substituted for so long with lesser versions of itself like Cassia that
many people have no idea how different they actually are. This confusion
is furthered by many people selling the substitutes as Ceylon Cinnamon
and many consumers purchase them as they are none the wiser.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957152219923926012.post-33730546626202237722013-07-25T21:13:00.001-07:002013-07-25T21:13:08.414-07:00The Honey & Cinnamon Cleanse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<u>Follow these honey & cinnamon cleanse directions:
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1. use honey and cinnamon in a 1:2 ratio (one part cinnamon, two parts honey)<br />
2. put the cinnamon in a cup or bowl.<br />
3. boil one cup of water.<br />
4. pour water over the cinnamon and let it steep for 30 minutes.<br />
5. once the liquid has cooled, add honey. Always add honey to the cooled
liquid – hot liquid will destroy the enzymes in the raw honey.<br />
6. drink half of the resulting “tea” before going to bed. Cover and refrigerate the rest.<br />
7. drink the other half first thing in the morning.<br />
8. do not add anything to the recipe. only drink on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning and right before bed.<br />
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The public got its first view of the new heir to the British throne
Tuesday as Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, left a
London hospital hospital with their newborn son.
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"It's very special," said
William, who emerged from St. Mary's Hospital with his wife a day after
the birth of their still-unnamed son. Catherine held the child, wrapped
in a cream-colored blanket, as the couple waved to well-wishers
outside.</div>
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"He's got her looks, thankfully," the prince added.</div>
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The couple left the
hospital Tuesday evening with William carrying the boy out in a car seat
and installing him in the back of a black SUV for the trip to
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<cite id="galleryCaption1911" style="bottom: 74px; display: block;">Members
of the Honourable Artillery Company fire a salute to mark the birth of
Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's son at the Tower of
London on Tuesday, July 23. The news was placed in the forecourt of
Buckingham Palace in London on July 22. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge,
gave birth to the boy at 4:24 p.m. July 22. He weighed 8 pounds, 6
ounces. A name has not been announced for the child, who is third in
line to the British throne.</cite>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957152219923926012.post-40783497350815014452013-07-22T20:34:00.000-07:002013-07-22T20:34:36.875-07:00 Cinnamon and honey's healing remedies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. Honey
will crystallize if it is left in a cool dark place for the long time,
but do not mistake this crystallization for it turning into sugar. Honey
never will become sugar. If it does crystallize, simply loosen the lid
and let the honey jar sit in boiled water, as this will allow the honey
to re-liquefy naturally. It is important to note that you do not
put a honey jar in boiling water while still be heated or in a microwave
as these will kill the enzymes in the honey.<br />
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<u><i>These are the healing qualities of the sulfur-based cinnamon/honey combination as researched... </i></u><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">The truth is that cinnamon and honey have been used to promote health for centuries. They are a part</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> of
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Folk Medicine. It HAS been verified that honey
possesses natural anti-bacterial properties. But </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px;">the
efficacy of the two products is part of a larger picture that consists
of lifestyle choices: energetic activity and whole foods, I think we all
would agree.</span></div>
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HEART DISEASE<br />Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder and apply
it on bread instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for
breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and could prevent a
heart attack. If someone already had a heart attack and you take this
combination, your next heart attack may never happen. The regular use of
this combination relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heartbeat.
In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients
successfully and have found that as one ages, the arteries and veins
lose their flexibility and get clogged; the cinnamon and honey
combination revitalizes the arteries and veins.<br /><br />ARTHRITIS<br />Arthritis
patients should take, twice a day (morning and night), a cup of hot
water with two tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
When taken regularly, even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a
research project conducted at Copenhagen University, it was found that
when doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon of
honey and a half-teaspoon of cinnamon powder before breakfast, they
found that within a week 73 out of the 200 tested were totally relieved
of pain. Within a month, most all of the people who had trouble walking
or moving around because of their arthritis could walk without pain.<br /><br />BLADDER INFECTIONS<br />Take
two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass
of lukewarm water and drink it. It will destroy the germs in the
bladder.<br /><br />CHOLESTEROL<br />Two tablespoons of honey and three
teaspoons of cinnamon powder mixed in 16 ounces of water were found to
reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two
hours. As mentioned for arthritic patients, when taken three times a
day, chronic cholesterol is cured. The scientists also found that pure
honey taken with food on a daily basis relieves complaints of
cholesterol.<br /><br />COLDS<br />Those suffering from common or severe colds
should take one tablespoon of lukewarm honey with one quarter of a
spoonful for cinnamon powder daily for three days as this procedure will
cure most chronic coughs, colds, and will clear the sinuses.<br /><br />UPSET STOMACH<br />Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears stomach ulcers for its roots.<br /><br />GAS<br />According
to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when honey
is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.<br /><br />IMMUNE SYSTEM<br />Daily
use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and
protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. The scientists have
found that honey has various vitamins and iron in larger amounts.
Constant use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles, where the
DNA is contained, to fight bacterial and viral diseases.<br /><br />INDIGESTION<br />Cinnamon
powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food is eaten
relieves acidity and aids in the digestion of the heaviest of meals.<br /><br />INFLUENZA<br />A
scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural
"ingredient", which kills the flu germs and will prevent the person from
getting the flu. (I ain't no learned scientist but I do know that the
natural "ingredient" is sulfur and that those that take the organic
sulfur crystals never get the flu).<br /><br />LONGEVITY<br />Tea made with
honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the ravages of
old age. Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder,
and three cups of boiling water to make the tea. Drink one quarter of a
cup three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and
delays aging. Life spans increase and even those in their 90s plus, will
have the energy of someone half their age. Allow me to inject some
humor here: I play in two senior softball leagues. One of the guys, who
is 87 asks me if the sulfur crystals are good for erectile dysfunction. I
tell him that they are but they must be taken twice a day. About two
weeks later I ask him if he is taking the crystals. He says he is. I
then ask him if he is taking them twice a day. He says he is taking them
once a day. I reminded him that their utmost effectiveness is by taking
them twice a day. He says that he knows that but his wife can't handle
it when he takes them twice a day.<br /><br />RASPY OR SORE THROAT<br />When
the throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon of honey and
sip it until it is finished. Repeat this every three hours until the
throat is without symptoms.<br />PIMPLES<br />Three tablespoons of honey and
one teaspoon of cinnamon power paste. Apply this paste on the pimples
before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When
done for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root (of course,
eliminating sugar from the diet couldn't hurt).<br /><br />SKIN INFECTIONS<br />Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts to cure eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.<br /><br />WEIGHT LOSS<br />In
the morning and one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach,
and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in
one cup of water. When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even
the most obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not
allow the fat to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a
high calorie diet.<br /><br />CANCER<br />Recent research in Japan and
Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of the stomach and bones
have been cured successfully. Patients suffering from these kinds of
cancer should take one tablespoon of honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon
power three times a day for one month.<br /><br />FATIGUE<br />Recent studies
have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful rather than
being detrimental to the strength of the body. Senior citizens who take
honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. A
Dr. Milton, who apparently does not have a first name, has done research
showing that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and
sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body
starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon
at about 3:00 P.M., the vitality of the body increases within a week.<br /><br />BAD BREATH<br />Gargling
with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first
thing in the morning will keep the breath fresh all day.<br /><br />HEARING LOSS<br />Allegedly, daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.<br /><br />TOOTHACHE<br />Make
a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey
and apply it to the aching tooth three times a day until the ache is
gone.<br /><br />HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE<br />High blood pressure and its
accompanying symptoms of chest pain and dizziness disappeared in many
patients' just weeks after an Italian researcher gave them regular doses
of honey and cinnamon. Blood pressure improved and all 137 subjects
felt better after a few weeks.<br /><br />REGARDING CINNAMON<br /><br />The
cinnamon powder that you get in the super markets could very well be
sawdust that has been colored and artificially flavored. I think it is
better to get the bark and powder it yourself or but it from a reputable
natural food store. Most spices are irradiated. This is supposedly done
to eradicate bacteria, but spices are generally excellent bactericides
so the irradiation is merely a way of destroying the precious properties
of spices. Non-irradiated spices are available from most high-end
health foods stores. Cinnamon can be confused for cassia and in fact
many powdered forms use cassia (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassia" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassia</a>).
It is also known as "bastard cinnamon". True cinnamon is also known as
"Ceylon" cinnamon. There are other variants such as Indonesian and
Vietnamese so avoid anything that is from these countries. Specifically
ask for Ceylon Cinnamon. Cinnamomum zeylanicum is the botanical name for
the purest and most potent form of cinnamon.<br /><br />Not long ago I
wrote an article for naturalnews on the 21 Reasons To Try Organic Sulfur
Crystals. See if you notice the similarities in benefits.<br /><br />1. Organic sulfur is not a drug or prescription medicine, but rather a nutrient that the body is deprived of.<br /><br />2. It increases enzyme production within the glands of the body, substantially increasing resistance to illness.<br /><br />3. It increases flexibility in the tissues within the body and increases blood circulation.<br /><br />4.
It reduces muscle and joint inflammation, promotes healing in the
muscles and joints and prevents them from becoming sore. To the degree
there is soreness, recovery and return to normality is quickened.
Athletes, in particular, benefit from this as the intake of OS
dramatically increases their recovery time.<br /><br />5. It eliminates "free radicals" in the body. Allergies to pollens ad certain foods can be eliminated or reduced by its use.<br /><br />6. It promotes healthy, increased growth of hair and fingernails.<br /><br />7.
Because of the oxygenation of the cells and tissues that the OS
facilitates, the body is kept in a constant aerobic environment making
it so that cancer cells cannot survive or exist.<br /><br />8. Studies have shown it can help reverse symptoms of osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.<br /><br />9. It aids in healthy skin production and the reduction of "wrinkles". It is one of the main ingredients in moisturizing creams.<br /><br />10. It helps the body properly regulate insulin production. Adequate OS in the diet may reduce the amount of insulin injections.<br /><br />11.
It helps alleviate chronic headaches and migraines. Increased
circulation in the brain cells promotes proper blood circulation within
the brain. Less pressure and pain result, reducing tendencies for
headaches.<br /><br />12. It helps alleviate emphysema by providing the body with material to manufacture new, healthy cells on lung walls.<br /><br />13.
Because of the ability to make cell walls more permeable. OS causes the
body to rapidly release and reduce alcohol "hangover" toxins, removing
them as waste from the body. The process quickens recovery time from a
"hangover", often as quickly as 20 minutes.<br /><br />14. It helps in
reducing and often eliminating diverticulitis. Parasites living in the
intestines are unable to remain attached to the walls due to the
slippery coating that the OS produces. Because of this, hatching
parasitic worms are flushed out as well because they cannot attach to
the walls.<br /><br />15. It reduces hypoglycemia in the body because it has
made it easier for the body to introduce blood sugar through more
permeable cell walls. Less insulin is demanded for the process,
resulting in less overuse of the pancreas. Within several months of
constant usage, OS can reduce or eliminate hypoglycemia entirely.<br /><br />16.
It helps alleviate PMS. Glandular production is enhanced by OS to have
more "normal" levels of production. Acid, enzyme, and hormonal levels
are more evenly balanced facilitating reduction of cramps, headaches,
and nausea associated with the monthly cycle.<br /><br />17. It helps
promote better kidney function more efficiently. Water retention
problems associated with poor kidney function can be alleviated.<br /><br />18.
It can help alleviate eye problems. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of the sulfur
crystals in 4 ounces of water and use as eye drops as frequently as you
like.<br /><br />19. OS delivers the essential omega-3 throughout the body and also allows the body to produce vitamin B-12.<br /><br />20. It has amazingly reversed countless cases of asthma and 18 cases of autism that we know about so far.<br /><br />21. Last and certainly not least, it eliminates the continued need for Viagra or Cialis by reversing erectile dysfunction.<br /><br />This is by far the ONLY substance that can remove the poisons from pesticides, heavy metals, radiation, and other toxins.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957152219923926012.post-42454784688834206212013-07-22T19:54:00.002-07:002013-07-22T20:15:03.445-07:00It's a boy! Catherine gives birth to royal baby<br />
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It's a boy! Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and husband Prince William on Monday welcomed their first child - baby son.</div>
The baby boy was born at
4:24 p.m., weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces. A name has not yet been
announced for the child, who is third in line to the throne.</div>
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"Her Royal Highness and
her child are both doing well," read an official bulletin placed outside
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People from all over the
world had gathered outside Buckingham Palace to await news of the birth.
At least one group of well-wishers brought flowers, champagne and a
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957152219923926012.post-16777153046145342642013-07-13T22:09:00.002-07:002013-07-13T22:09:46.132-07:00George Zimmerman has been found not guilty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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George Zimmerman, the man accused of murdering Trayvon Martin, was
found not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter Saturday
night.<br />
The verdict is the culmination of a case that captured the
nation's attention and will undoubtedly be imprinted in America's
history. For Zimmerman, it means trying to recapture his life after he
was at the center of a national maelstrom over racial profiling, state
gun laws and what constitutes self-defense. <br />
The not guilty
verdict means the jury of six women found that Zimmerman justifiably
used deadly force and reasonably believed that such force was
"necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm" to himself —
Florida's definition of self-defense.<br />
Zimmerman showed no emotion
as the verdict was read. After the verdict was read, he smiled slightly
and shook hands with one of his lawyers.<br />
The unidentified jurors
decided Zimmerman didn't "intentionally commit an act or acts that
caused death" or demonstrate a "depraved mind without regard for human
life" -- Florida's definitions of manslaughter and second-degree murder,
respectively.<br />
In a press conference after the verdict, Zimmerman attorney Mark O'Mara said his client will now need to get on with his life.<br />
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Trayvon's father, Tracy, posted on Twitter, "Even though I am
broken-hearted, my faith is unshattered. I will always love my baby Tray
... even in his death I know my baby proud of the FIGHT we along with
all of you put up for him."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957152219923926012.post-57830297904389850122013-07-10T21:59:00.005-07:002013-07-10T21:59:47.362-07:00 Fish Oil Might Boost Prostate Cancer Risk <br />
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Eating a lot of oily fish or taking potent fish oil supplements may
increase a man's risk of developing prostate cancer, new research
suggests.<br />
Moreover, marine sources of omega-3 fatty acids may also
raise the risk for aggressive prostate cancer, according to the study
by scientists at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.<br />
"These
anti-inflammatory omega-3s were associated with a 43 percent increased
risk for prostate cancer overall, and a 71 percent increased risk in
aggressive prostate cancer," said study lead author Theodore Brasky, a
research assistant professor at Ohio State University Comprehensive
Cancer Center in Columbus, who was at Hutchinson at the time of the
study.<br />
Aggressive prostate cancer is often fatal, he added.<br />
Omega-3
fatty acids, found in fish such as salmon, trout and fresh tuna and in
fish oil capsules, are widely reputed to have health benefits because of
their anti-inflammatory properties.<br />
But this new research, published online July 11 in the <em>Journal of the National Cancer Institute</em>, confirms damaging evidence reported in two prior studies.<br />
Just why are these omega-3 fatty acids associated with prostate cancer? "That's the million dollar question," Brasky said.<br />
<br />
Omega-3
fatty acids may have properties that aren't well understood and in high
doses could cause oxidative stress, which can lead to DNA damage,
possibly increasing the risk for prostate cancer, he speculated.<br />
Oxidative stress plays a role in other cancers, Brasky said.<br />
Although omega-3 fatty acids have been touted as beneficial to heart patients, results of a study published May 9 in the <em>New England Journal of Medicine</em> found they didn't live up to the claims. <br />
In
that study, Italian researchers reported that omega-3 fatty acid
supplements did not reduce death from heart disease, heart attacks or
strokes in people with risk factors for heart disease.<br />
<br />
"These
fatty acids have been promoted as a blanket anti-chronic disease fatty
acid," Brasky noted. "But nutrition is more nuanced, as is disease
occurrence. It's about time we stop talking about foods as good or bad
and no gray area," he said.<br />
Based on these and other findings,
Brasky thinks men should probably moderate their intake of fatty fish
and fish oil supplements.<br />
"We are getting to the point where we
don't see a lot of benefit for heart disease. Some of the enthusiasm for
these fats has been premature," he added.<br />
One expert cautions
that these new findings don't show a cause-and-effect relationship
between prostate cancer and omega-3 fatty acids.<br />
<br />
"All of these
studies on associations, which is what this is, are
hypothesis-generating because they are looking back in time," said Dr.
Anthony D'Amico, chief of radiation oncology at Brigham and Women's
Hospital in Boston. "It's not a cause and effect."<br />
The study would
have to account for other risk factors for prostate cancer before it
could be considered definitive, he said. These include family history,
age and race, among others, D'Amico explained.<br />
For the study,
researchers used data from the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention
Trial, which found no benefit from either of these nutrients but an
increase for prostate cancer for vitamin E. <br />
The researchers
compared blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids in more than 800 men later
diagnosed with prostate cancer with blood samples from nearly 1,400 men
who did not develop the disease.<br />
<br />
The difference in blood levels of
omega-3 fatty acids between the lowest- and highest-risk groups was
about 2.5 percent (3.2 percent versus 5.7 percent) -- a gap larger than
achieved by eating salmon twice a week, the researchers noted.<br />
The
investigators found that men eating the most fatty fish and taking the
most fish oil supplements had an overall 43 percent increase in risk for
all prostate cancer, compared with men eating the least fish or taking
the fewest supplements. The risk for aggressive prostate cancer was 71
percent higher; for non-aggressive prostate cancer, the risk was 44
percent greater. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957152219923926012.post-66201325046500176712013-07-08T16:34:00.002-07:002013-07-08T16:34:37.637-07:00Bishop Joseph W. Walker III Announced as the Next Presiding Bishop of Full Gospel Baptist Church<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i> (Press Release)</i> - <b><i>Jul. 5, 2013</i> - </b>Nashville,
TN – July 5, 2013 -- It’s official! Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III will
succeed Bishop Paul S. Morton as Presiding Bishop of the Full Gospel
Baptist Church Fellowship International. Morton, who will retire in
2015, founded FGBCFI 20 years ago, made the much anticipated
announcement tonight in Louisville, KY among thousands of FGBCFI
Conference Attendees and a world-wide television viewing audience. The
appointment, which was determined by the votes of the FGBCFI Bishop’s
Council, sends a powerful message of trust and respect in Walker, the 45
year old proven and successful leader.<br /><br />“I’m humbled and thankful
by this God ordained responsibility and opportunity. I’m so grateful
for the confidence Bishop Morton and the Bishop’s Council has shown in
choosing me as the next Presiding Bishop. Certainly, I am committed to
the positive future of the Fellowship. I will continue to work hard
each and every day to insure that the mission and vision established by
our founder is fulfilled. We will remain strong, committed and
undivided during this transition.”<br />
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<wbr></wbr><br /><br />Bishop Joseph Walker
pastors one of the largest churches in the United States, Mt.Zion
Baptist Church in Nashville, TN, which has grown from 175 members in
1992 to over 28,000 members today. Mt. Zion Baptist Church is one
church, with three locations, offering 30+ ministries for social and
economic enhancement of the Nashville community and abroad.<br /><br />Named
as one of the top 20 African-American Pastors in the country by
TheRoot.com, Walker sits on noteworthy national boards, including the
board of the American Red Cross, and holds a Governor- appointed post on
the Tennessee Human Rights Commission. The influential leader, while
preaching seven services per week at Mt.Zion Church, has an
international internet, television and radio ministry reaching hundreds
of thousands around the world.<br /><br />Bishop Walker will assume his role
during a season where the church culture is wrestling with an array of
challenges and negative media surrounding it. An astute, spiritual
motivator, Walker has turned tragedy and hardship into triumph and
testimony: in 2005, his first wife passed away due to cancer; in 2007,
his home was destroyed by fire; and in 2012, a flurry of baseless and
unmerited lawsuit allegations were filed against him. The adversities
have tempered Walker to be a leader prepared to lead a movement. In
2009, Bishop Walker remarried; in 2009, Bishop Walker’s home was
restored; and in 2012, the lawsuit allegations were dismissed 100% by
the Tennessee Judiciary. As a champion of the faith, Bishop Joseph W.
Walker, III continues to carry the message of love, faith and hope that
has inspired the world for more than 2,000 years.<br /><br />----------<br /><br />About
FGBFCI: In 1992, Bishop Paul S. Morton founded the Full Gospel Baptist
Church Fellowship, a movement to lead and teach born-again Christians
how to become more strongly grounded in their faith in Jesus. FGBCFI is
one of the largest African American Protestant religious organizations
in the United States with an estimated 2 million members. FGBCFI
headquarters are located in Atlanta, GA.<br /><br />For more information, please visit: www.fullgospelbaptist.org<br /><br />----------<br /><br />About
Bishop Joseph Walker, III: Noted as one of the most educated and
influential leaders in the ministerial community, Bishop Walker, born in
Shreveport, LA, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Southern
University; a Master of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University and a
Doctor of Ministry degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, and is a
member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He is the author of 8 books,
including the current top selling title, “Becoming A Couple of Destiny.
Bishop Walker also serves as the Bishop of Senior Pastors within the
Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International. Walker is married
to the former Dr. Stephaine Hale. She is the Assistant Professor of
Pediatrics and Neonatology at Vanderbilt University and they have one
beautiful daughter, Jovanni Willow Walker.</div>
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<b>Independence Day</b>, commonly known as the <b>Fourth of July</b>, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions,
and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other
public and private events celebrating the history, government, and
traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the National Day of the United States. Two-hundred and thirty-seven years later, the United States still knows how to celebrate its independence.<br />
Americans across the country gathered Thursday for 4th of July festivities.<br />
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Are You Feeling Tired and Sluggish After Eating? </h2>
Ready to nap right after a big meal? This is a normal response to an
influx of carbs (think of that post-Thanksgiving dinner feeling). But if
it happens often, your body may be sending a message that your diet is
too diabetes-friendly.<br />
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-- are broken down into the bloodstream as glucose (blood sugar), the
body's main energy source. When the blood containing the glucose hits
the pancreas, this organ gets the message to release insulin, a hormone
it produces to help the cells throughout the body use glucose. Cells
have insulin receptors that allow glucose to enter and either be stored
as future energy or used right away.<br />
It's a great system. But a diet that's high in simple carbs like
sugar, white flour, and sweet beverages -- especially when consumed in
large quantities at one sitting -- overwhelms it<br />
<b><i>What helps you:</i></b> Slow your carb load. Choose more
complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains (barley, oats, quinoa,
spelt, brown rice), vegetables, and whole fruits (not juices) that the
body has to work harder to digest. This means blood sugar stays stable
longer. Move around right after eating -- take a 15-minute walk; even
washing the dishes helps -- rather than plopping in front of the TV. The
activity will help your body begin to process the big glucose intake
faster and more efficiently.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957152219923926012.post-7174170810067002832013-07-02T21:10:00.000-07:002013-07-02T21:10:19.155-07:00Depression Can Be Contagious<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How we perceive stressful events, interpret them, and process them has a
major impact on our ability to cope adaptively with them. For example,
people with cognitive vulnerabilities might perceive events more
negatively, feel more helpless about them, and ruminate about them,
while non-cognitively vulnerable people might see the same events as
less dire, feel less paralyzed by them, take them less personally and
respond to them more positively.
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Obesity is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, with increasing prevalence in adults and children, and authorities view it as one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century. Obesity is stigmatized in much of the modern world (particularly in the Western world),
though it was widely perceived as a symbol of wealth and fertility at
other times in history, and still is in some parts of the world. In 2013, the American Medical Association classified obesity as a disease. <br />
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-WHO_2000_p.6_1-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity#cite_note-WHO_2000_p.6-1"></a></sup> It is defined by body mass and further evaluated in terms of fat distribution via the waist–hip ratio and total cardiovascular risk factors. Body mass is closely related to both percentage body fat and total body fat. In children, a healthy weight varies with age and sex. Obesity in
children and adolescents is defined not as an absolute number but in
relation to a historical normal group, such that obesity is a Body mass
greater than the 95th percentage.<br />
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<u> <b>What is Obesity:</b></u><br />
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<b>Obesity</b> is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. People are considered obese when their body mass , a measurement obtained by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by the square of the person's height in metres, exceeds 30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-WHO_2000_p.9_3-0"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity#cite_note-WHO_2000_p.9-3"></a></sup><br />
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Obesity increases the likelihood of various diseases, particularly heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, certain types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive food energy intake, lack of physical activity, and genetic susceptibility, although a few cases are caused primarily by genes, endocrine disorders, medications or psychiatric illness.
Evidence to support the view that some obese people eat little yet gain
weight due to a slow metabolism is limited; on average obese people
have a greater energy expenditure than their thin counterparts due to
the energy required to maintain an increased body mass.<br />
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led to the prediction that if we do not take appropriate measurements
to curb the increasing obesity problem and raise alarms, then by the
year 2015, 2.3 billion adults will face the problem of being overweight
and 700 million adults will face the problem of obesity. This in turn,
will affect the economy of the health systems and associated elevation
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soft drink is a beverage that typically contains water, usually a
sweetener, and usually a flavoring agent. The sweetener may be sugar,
high-fructose corn syrup, fruit juice, sugar substitutes or some
combination of these. The most recent headlines have raised concerns that diet sodas boost stroke risk. Diet and regular sodas have both been linked to obesity, kidney damage, and certain cancers. Regular soft drinks have been linked to elevated blood pressure.<br />
Several hundred soda studies have been published over the last
two decades, but most of the ones done in humans (as opposed to mice or
rats) relied on people’s memories of what they drank. In the latest bad news for the soda industry, Danish researchers
discovered that drinking non-diet soda leads to dramatic increases in
dangerous hidden fats.<br />
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Soda is one of society’s favorite beverages. Each year, billions of
gallons of soda are sold in the United States alone. Though it is
popular with men, women, and children, many experts believe drinking
soda may have serious health consequences.<br />
Some studies have
suggested a link between drinking soda and obesity. Soda is high in
sugar and calories. Combined with its practically nonexistent
nutritional value, soda may cause drinkers to pack on the pounds without
receiving even the smallest nutritional benefit. Surprisingly,
drinking diet soda has been linked to weight gain
as well. However, some experts assert that obesity may be caused not
by drinking soda, but by the combination of drinking soda and leading a sedentary lifestyle<br />
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Drinking
soda has been shown to contribute to tooth decay. Spokesmen for the
soda industry have conceded this point. Interestingly, in recent years,
levels of tooth decay in the United States and similarly developed
countries have decreased. This is in spite of the fact that more people
are drinking soda than ever before. At the same time, levels of
obesity have risen.<br />
Obviously, the sugar consumption involved in
drinking soda is cited for causing tooth decay. However, the acid in
soda has been shown to erode tooth enamel, leading to dental cavities as
well. In fact, the acid in soda can begin damaging enamel just 20
minutes after drinking soda.<br />
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<b><u>Here I Have Numbered Reasons For You To Drink Water </u></b><br />
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1. <b>Drinking Water Helps Maintain the Balance of Body Fluids.</b> Your
body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids
include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation
of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature.<br />
"Through the posterior pituitary gland, your brain communicates with
your kidneys and tells it how much water to excrete as urine or hold onto for
reserves.<br />
When you're low on fluids, the brain triggers the body's thirst mechanism.
And unless you are taking medications that make
you thirsty, you should listen to those cues and get yourself a
drink of water, juice, milk, coffee -- anything but alcohol.<br />
"Alcohol interferes with the brain and kidney communication and causes
excess excretion of fluids which can then lead to
dehydration. <br />
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2. <b>Water Can Help Control Calories</b>. For years, dieters have been
drinking lots of water as a
weight loss strategy. While water doesn't have any magical effect on
weight loss, substituting it for higher calorie beverages can certainly
help.<br />
"What works with weight loss is if you choose water or a non-caloric
beverage over a caloric beverage and/or eat a diet higher in water-rich foods
that are healthier, more filling, and help you trim calorie intake,Food with high water content tends to look larger, its higher volume
requires more chewing, and it is absorbed more slowly by the body, which helps
you feel full. Water-rich foods include fruits, vegetables, broth-based soups,
oatmeal, and beans.<br />
3. <b>Water Helps Energize Muscles</b>. Cells that don't maintain their
balance of fluids and electrolytes shrivel, which can result in muscle
fatigue. "When muscle cells don't have adequate fluids, they don't work
as well and performance can suffer," These guidelines recommend that people drink about 17 ounces
of fluid about two hours before exercise. During exercise, they recommend that
people start drinking fluids early, and drink them at regular intervals to
replace fluids lost by sweating. <br />
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4. <b>Water Helps Keep Skin Looking Good</b>. Your skin contains plenty of
water, and functions as a protective barrier to prevent excess fluid loss.<br />
<br />
"Dehydration makes your skin look more dry and wrinkled, which can be
improved with proper hydration," he says. "But once you are adequately
hydrated, the kidneys take over and excrete excess fluids."<br />
You can also help "lock" moisture into your skin by using
moisturizer, which creates a physical barrier to keep moisture in.<br />
5. <b>Water Helps Your Kidneys</b>. Body fluids transport waste products in
and out of cells. The main toxin in the body is
blood urea nitrogen, a water-soluble waste that is able to pass through the
kidneys to be excreted in the urine, "Your kidneys do an
amazing job of cleansing and ridding your body of toxins as long as your intake
of fluids is adequate. <br />
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When you're getting enough fluids, urine flows freely, is light in color and
free of odor. When your body is not getting enough fluids, urine concentration,
color, and odor increases because the kidneys trap extra fluid for bodily
functions.
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If you chronically drink too little, you may be at higher risk for
kidney stones, especially in warm climates, Guest warns.<br />
6. <b>Water Helps Maintain Normal Bowel Function</b>. Adequate hydration
keeps things flowing along your gastrointestinal tract and prevents
constipation. When you don't get enough fluid, the colon pulls water from
stools to maintain hydration -- and the result is constipation.<br />
"Adequate fluid and fiber is the perfect combination, because the fluid
pumps up the fiber and acts like a broom to keep your bowel functioning
properly.<br />
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These Are A Few Tips To Help You Drink More Water</h3>
If you think you need to be drinking more, here are some tips to increase
your fluid intake and reap the benefits of water:<br />
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<li>Have a beverage with every snack and meal.</li>
<li>Choose beverages you enjoy; you're likely to drink more liquids if you like
the way they taste.</li>
<li>Eat more fruits and vegetables. Their high water content will
add to your hydration. About 20% of our fluid intake comes from foods.</li>
<li>Keep a bottle of water with you in your car, at your desk, or in your
bag.</li>
<li>Choose beverages that meet your individual needs. If you're watching
calories, go for non-caloric beverages or water.</li>
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Ethiopia was one of the fastest growing economies in the world, registering over 10% economic growth from 2004 through 2009. It was the fastest-growing non-oil-dependent African economy in the years 2007 and 2008.<sup> </sup>Growth has decelerated moderately in 2012 to 7%
and is projected to be 6.5% in the future – reflecting weaker external
demand and an increasingly constrained environment for private sector
activity.
Ethiopia's growth performance and considerable development gains has
come under threat during 2008 and 2011 with the emergence of twin
macroeconomic challenges of high inflation and a difficult balance of payments situation. Inflation surged to 40% in August 2011 because of loose monetary policy, large civil service wage increase in early 2011, and high food prices. For 2011/12, end-year inflation was projected to be about at about 22
percent and single digit inflation is projected in 2012/13 with the
implementation of tight monetary and fiscal policies.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-statement_93-1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopia#cite_note-statement-93"><span></span></a></sup>
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Ethiopian Commercial Bank in Addis Abeba.</div>
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In spite of fast growth in recent years, GDP per capita is one of the
lowest in the world, and the economy faces a number of serious
structural problems. Agricultural productivity remains low, and frequent
droughts still beset the country.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-95"><span></span><span></span></sup>
Ethiopia is often ironically referred to as the "water tower" of
Eastern Africa because of the many (14 major) rivers that pour off the
high tableland, including the Nile.
It also has the greatest water reserves in Africa, but few irrigation
systems in place to use it. Just 1% is used for power production and 1.5% for irrigation.<br />
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<tr style="background: #ddd;"><th colspan="5">Religion in Ethiopia</th>
</tr>
<tr style="font-size: 88%; height: 4px;">
<td style="padding: 0 4px;">Religion</td>
<td style="padding: 0 4px; text-align: right;"><br /></td>
<td style="width: 100px;"><br /></td>
<td style="padding: 0 4px; text-align: right; width: 5em;">Percent</td>
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</tr>
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<td colspan="2" style="min-width: 8em; padding-left: 0.4em; padding-right: 0.4em;">Christianity</td>
<td style="border-left: solid 1px silver; border-right: solid 1px silver; width: 100px;">
<div style="background: Blue; overflow: hidden; width: 62.8%;">
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<td align="right" colspan="2" style="padding-left: 0.4em; padding-right: 0.4em;">62.8%</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="2" style="min-width: 8em; padding-left: 0.4em; padding-right: 0.4em;">Islam</td>
<td style="border-left: solid 1px silver; border-right: solid 1px silver; width: 100px;">
<div style="background: Green; overflow: hidden; width: 33.9%;">
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</td>
<td align="right" colspan="2" style="padding-left: 0.4em; padding-right: 0.4em;">33.9%</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="2" style="min-width: 8em; padding-left: 0.4em; padding-right: 0.4em;">African traditional religions</td>
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<div style="background: Orange; overflow: hidden; width: 2.6%;">
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<td align="right" colspan="2" style="padding-left: 0.4em; padding-right: 0.4em;">2.6%</td>
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<td colspan="2" style="min-width: 8em; padding-left: 0.4em; padding-right: 0.4em;">Others</td>
<td style="border-left: solid 1px silver; border-right: solid 1px silver; width: 100px;">
<div style="background: Purple; overflow: hidden; width: 0.6%;">
</div>
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<td align="right" colspan="2" style="padding-left: 0.4em; padding-right: 0.4em;">0.6%</td>
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Ethiopia has close historical ties with all three of the world's major Abrahamic religions. In the 4th century, the region was one of the first in the world to officially adopt Christianity
as the state religion. While no longer distinguished as a state
religion, it remains the majority faith. There is also a substantial Muslim demographic, representing about a third of the population. Ethiopia is also the site of the first Hijra in Islamic history. A town in the Tigray Region, Negash is the oldest Muslim settlement in Africa. Until the 1980s, a substantial population of Ethiopian Jews resided in Ethiopia. <br />
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The South Africans are holding an all-night prayer vigil for former president Nelson Mandela, outside his former home in Soweto. Nelson Mandela’s health improved overnight and his condition remains
critical but is now stable, the South African government said Thursday
in a statement that brought a measure of relief to the country. One of
the former president’s daughters said he was still opening his eyes and
reacting to the touch of his family even though his situation was
precarious.<br />
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The report that the health of the 94-year-old
anti-apartheid figure had taken a slight turn for the better came amid
an increasingly somber mood in South Africa, where religious and
traditional leaders have talked openly about the possibility of his
death. For some, it dovetailed with the resilience of spirit and
physique that Mandela had shown throughout his life, as a boxer, a
prisoner, a peacemaker, a president and a humanitarian who inspired the
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Nelson
Rolihlahla Mandela is a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and
politician who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. <span class="kno-desca"></span></div>
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<span class="kno-fh">Born: </span><span class="kno-fv"><span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22born%22+%22july+18,+1918++%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaEDo3uAblT4UiaG-a3b0q1cTrye4_snEwA8fdNyKwAAAA">July 18, 1918 (age 94), Mvezo, South Africa</span></span></div>
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<span class="kno-fh">Movies: </span><span class="kno-fv"><span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22movies%22+%22malcolm+x%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaEDoxenF8eeS9N771ofXfje49hCreRbaQDYFuIHKwAAAA">Malcolm X</span></span></div>
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<span class="kno-fh">Children: </span><span class="kno-fv"><span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22children%22+%22makaziwe+mandela%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaEDYwVTmu3-GxMXLr8x6a_jirPVKnbsCwFYlw-RKwAAAA">Makaziwe Mandela</span>, <span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22children%22+%22zindziswa+mandela%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaED45_qPMPMD-L_nO-u27n8jrU973KjnQD2fxUjKwAAAA">Zindziswa Mandela</span>, <span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22children%22+%22makgatho+mandela%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaEDo8RGr93T9q5IXSu8rm4Xp6Wc_Yb0tQBojfJUKwAAAA">Makgatho Mandela</span>, <span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22children%22+%22zenani+mandela%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaEDo6Xe9XLtr3e1f-3SLl9wa618_5Mz9gA7aMDvKwAAAA">Zenani Mandela</span>, <span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22children%22+%22madiba+thembekile+mandela%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaEDo7T0nDbvvMLw5S_0nF8a3vc-ffLDEgC2ZrUYKwAAAA">Madiba Thembekile Mandela</span></span></div>
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<span class="kno-fh">Awards: </span><span class="kno-fv"><span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22awards%22+%22nobel+peace+prize%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaED44xXr1Ywt9qcW5lanJD5QfZ-oUEEHwB3qfrQKwAAAA">Nobel Peace Prize</span>, <span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22awards%22+%22time%27s+person+of+the+year%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaED470K78C_7_xl6rdNrgp3WFb3SMDTDQCuAHhFKwAAAA">Time's Person of the Year</span>, <span class="kno-fm kno-lc fl q" data-ved="0CL4BELwYKAIwEw">More</span></span></div>
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<span class="kno-fh">Spouse: </span><span class="kno-fv"><span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22spouse%22+%22gra%C3%A7a+machel+(m.+1998)%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAAErANT_AHvTx-gAAAAOCAMiCC9tLzA1ZzdxQAG65v7u7ZY575DDlVZy_LuFnosBEit5dVErAAAA">Graça Machel (1998)</span>, <span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22spouse%22+%22winnie+madikizela-mandela+(m.+1958%E2%80%931996)%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaEDY3OA2MKDyaXV9f9WuPj-3j-_rs78KABo-YDKKwAAAA">Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (m. 1958–1996)</span>, <span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22spouse%22+%22evelyn+mase+(m.+1944%E2%80%931958)%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAAErANT_AHvTx-gAAAAOCAMiCC9tLzA1ZzdxQAE8uJrzR8riC5Yq295I5DvIg-3dsNxjSYcrAAAA">Evelyn Mase (1944–1958)</span></span></div>
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<span class="kno-fh">Education: </span><span class="kno-fvo"><span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22education%22+%22university+of+south+africa+1943%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaEDo69D_pT_LzQ3PNmaW33B8fsdm_31GwBFU2AmKwAAAA">University of South Africa (1943)</span>, <span class="kno-fvh"><span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22education%22+%22healdtown+comprehensive+school%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaEDY9mRwGlPTb8GzvUyWr2II-2MuWmdCQBR3jJOKwAAAA">Healdtown Comprehensive School</span></span><span class="kno-fvh">, <span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22education%22+%22university+of+fort+hare%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaEDo3bE0wW-Z2Vm8Xo6xR9q75Zbn5i7BgAFajxbKwAAAA">University of Fort Hare</span></span><span class="kno-fvh">, <span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22education%22+%22university+of+the+witwatersrand%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaEDY0eE6899wnXH2dZdLTk1J-CcVp-cFgAh67CaKwAAAA">University of the Witwatersrand</span></span><span class="kno-fvh">, <span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22education%22+%22university+of+london+international+programmes%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaED48y_F3NM3qlpuitWvb9f1Rh_d6cVLwBc8b9DKwAAAA">University of London International Programmes</span></span><span class="kno-fvh">, <span class="kno-fv-vq fl" data-vq="/search?client=firefox-a&hs=7S5&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=661&q=%22nelson+mandela%22+%22education%22+%22university+of+london%22&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAGOovnz8BQMDAx8HsxKHfq6-gWm6eaEDo0rAvpbk5P2Lytf9__tNfeORM556jwDLHYxtKwAAAA">University of London. </span></span></span></div>
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The former South African president's condition has worsened over the last couple of days. Well-wishers and supporters continued Wednesday to gather outside of the Pretoria hospital where the former South African president has been receiving treatment for nearly three weeks. <span>A police officer leaves flowers outside the Pretoria hospital
where former South African president Nelson Mandela is being treated, on
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On Sunday, President Jacob Zuma said the 94-year-old former leader is "well-looked after and is comfortable" but the South African government has been relatively tight-lipped regarding Mandela's health status.<br />
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out of their homes as torrential rain continues to cause serious
flooding.
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Communities south of Calgary are the worst affected so far,
with water levels in massively swollen creeks not expected to drop until
Saturday afternoon.<br />
Canmore resident Wade Graham said he had watched as the foundations of a row of houses was washed away.<br />
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An estimated 230,000 people live and work in central Calgary, officials
believed there would be few people to evacuate because many did not come
to work on Friday.
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Some 25 neighbourhoods in Calgary, a city of one million, had
already been evacuated. An estimated 75,000 residents have been ordered
out of their homes.<br />
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Heavy rains eight years ago caused flood damage to about 40,000 Calgary
homes and resulted in the evacuation of more than 1,500 Calgarians. It
resulted in $275 million in insured losses.<br />
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There was water in the streets of the Bowness area in the city’s
northwest. The city has not said to what extent any homes have been
flooded.<br />
Entire neighbourhoods all along the two rivers have been cleared of
inhabitants. City officials have estimated that as many as 100,000 could
be out of their homes.<br />
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many as four people may have been killed in Alberta, police said. The
bodies of two men were seen floating down a river and a woman washed
away with her campervan was missing. Another man was seen falling from a
canoe in the Highwood river and it was not known whether he had reached
safety.<br />
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Some of the worst flooding hit High River, where it was estimated half of the people in the town had their homes flooded.<br />
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<strong>Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s full statement</strong>:<br />
Our thoughts and prayers are with those families who have been affected by the serious flooding in Calgary and Southern Alberta.<br />
I want to assure Albertans that the federal government has offered
any and all possible assistance to the Province of Alberta in response
to the situation. Canadian Armed Forces assets, including a Cormorant
and Griffon helicopter, have been deployed to the area to assist the
Alberta Provincial Emergency team with rescue and evacuation efforts.<br />
We hope for a speedy end to the flooding and return to safe
conditions as soon as possible. We remain ready to provide additional
assistance if requested by provincial authorities.</blockquote>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957152219923926012.post-47613564953947570332013-06-20T15:48:00.001-07:002013-06-21T17:02:26.222-07:00Caffeine's Effects on the Human Brain <h2 class="coffeeHeading">
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Did you know that Caffeine is the world's most popular stimulant? the drug that
four out of five Americans take on any given day. Most of the caffeine
we consume comes from coffee.
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The United States buys nearly one-half of the world's supply of coffee
beans. It is said that a food service operation can stand or
fall on its reputation of the coffee it serves. Every
mid-morning and mid-afternoon working day millions of office and factory
workers abandon jobs for an employer-paid "coffee break."
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Over 15 million Americans are hooked on coffee, and most of them don't
even know it, so insidious is its addictive onslaught. The child or
adult may unknowingly ingest several hundred milligrams of caffeine
daily.
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Like narcotics, alcohol, or cigarettes, coffee and caffeinated beverages
are addictive, destructive drugs that each year predispose millions of
Americans to crippling illnesses and sometimes fatal diseases.
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Coffee and tea are the two most popular beverages in America. Coffee is America's number one drug problem.
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Drinking Coffee Daily Can Compound the Toxic
Substances in Your Body that Increase Your Risk of Insomnia, Stroke and
Heart Disease.</h2>
If your coffee beans are grown outside this country, it’s very likely
that they have been exposed to PESTICIDES that contribute to several
cancers and Parkinson’s disease. Coffee is also known to disrupt
absorption of vitamins and minerals that are essential for your body to
function properly. The caffeine doesn’t have any nutritional value
either, and has been linked to diabetes. In pregnant women, it
increases the risk of having a miscarriage or a low birth weight baby.
Other health hazards include: Please take note<br />
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<li><b>Heart disease</b></li>
<li>High cholesterol levels</li>
<li><b>Fluid loss in your body</b></li>
<li>Rheumatoid Arthritis</li>
<li><b>Stroke</b></li>
<li>Damaged blood vessels</li>
<li><b>Insomnia</b></li>
<li>Anxiety symptoms</li>
<li><b>Depleted Calcium and Iron levels in women</b></li>
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The unfortunate reality is that your awareness of coffee is shaped by a
lucrative industry, with the U.S. alone importing over $4 billion in
coffee every year. Multinational companies spend millions of dollars on
coffee ad campaigns that persuade you to buy coffee. They convince you
that this drink is indeed safe and healthful for your consumption,
reducing your risk of diabetes and other illnesses, even when they don’t
have enough solid evidence to prove this.<br />
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Caffeine is a Poison</h1>
Caffeine, which is the main chemical in coffee, is a powerful poison! A
drop of caffeine injected into the skin of an animal will produce
death within a few minutes. An infinitely small amount injected into
the brain will cause convulsions. The amount of caffeine in a cup of
coffee is quite small, yet we drink coffee because of the effect of
the caffeine, just as we smoke because of the effect of the nicotine.
Both are drugs, and both are habit-forming. Both are poisons.
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It is my firm stand that you should break your coffee habit and turn to a
coffee alternative, without the dangerous ingredients and without the
health risks, as soon as you can. <br />
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That is why I’d like to offer you a copy of this free report – to tell
you the dangers of coffee addiction and why you should change to a
nutrient-rich, natural beverage that will give you extra energy and
improve your health against any kind of disease.<br />
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Caffeine can occur from missing just one cup of coffee in the
morning. Symptoms of caffeine are headaches, irritability,
inability to work effectively, nervousness, restlessness, and
lethargy. A steady user of caffeine may, at times, experience tight
headaches in the back of the neck area and be quick to anger or
irritation.
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<h1 class="document-subsection">
Does Coffee Cause Cancer?</h1>
There is mounting evidence suggesting that if you want to avoid certain
cancers, you are well-advised to kick the coffee habit. Consider these
examples:
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One study revealed that not only was coffee drinking associated with
increased risk of bladder cancer, but the drinking of non-diet cola
drinks also was linked to this problem.
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Coffee drinking increases the risk of birth defects.
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Coffee drinking increases blood pressure, increasing the risk of heart disease.<br />
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Stay away from Coffee!!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957152219923926012.post-8833092838283071332013-06-18T18:08:00.001-07:002013-06-18T18:08:30.804-07:00Cardiovascular Heart Disease<b>The Cardiovascular disease</b> (also called <b>heart disease</b>) is a class of diseases that involve the<b> heart</b> or blood vessels (arteries, capillaries, and veins).<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1"></sup><br />
Cardiovascular disease refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system, principally cardiac disease, vascular diseases of the brain and <b>kidney<u>,</u></b> and peripheral arterial disease.<sup> </sup>The causes of cardiovascular disease are diverse but atherosclerosis and/or <b>hypertension</b>
are the most common. Additionally, with aging come a number of
physiological and morphological changes that alter cardiovascular
function and lead to subsequently increased risk of cardiovascular
disease, even in healthy asymptomatic individuals.<br />
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of deaths worldwide,
though since the 1970s, cardiovascular mortality rates have declined in
many high-income countries. At the same time, cardiovascular deaths and disease have increased at a fast rate in low- and middle-income countries.<sup> </sup>Although cardiovascular disease usually affects older adults, the
antecedents of cardiovascular disease, notably atherosclerosis, begin in
early life, making primary prevention efforts necessary from childhood. There is therefore increased emphasis on preventing atherosclerosis by modifying risk factors, such as<b> healthy eating, exercise,</b> and avoidance of <b>smoking</b>.<br />
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<u><b>This is how the heart works;</b></u><br />
To understand heart disease, it helps to know how the heart works.
Your heart is a pump. It's a muscular organ about the size of your fist
and located slightly left of center in your chest. Your heart is divided
into the right and the left side. The division protects oxygen-rich
blood from mixing with oxygen-poor blood. Oxygen-poor blood returns to
the heart after circulating through your body.<br />
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The right side of the heart, composed of the right atrium and ventricle,
collects and pumps blood to the lungs through the pulmonary arteries.
The lungs refresh the blood with a new supply of oxygen, making it turn
red. Oxygen-rich blood then enters the left side of the heart, composed
of the left atrium and ventricle, and is pumped through the aorta to
supply tissues throughout the body with oxygen and nutrients.
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Four valves within your heart keep your blood moving the right way. The
tricuspid, mitral, pulmonary and aortic valves open only one way and
only when pushed on. Each valve opens and closes once per heartbeat — or
about once every second while you're at rest.<br />
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<span class="mw-headline" id="Prevention">Here Is How To Prevent Heart Disease</span></h2>
To prevent cardiovascular disease include:<br />
<ul>
<li>A low-fat, high-fiber diet including whole grains and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables (at least five portions a day)<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-30"></sup></li>
<li>Tobacco cessation and avoidance of second-hand smoke;<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-NHS_Direct_29-1"></sup></li>
<li>Limit alcohol consumption to the recommended daily limits; consumption of 1-2 standard alcoholic drinks per day may reduce risk by 30%<sup>,</sup> However excessive alcohol intake increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-33"></sup></li>
<li>Lower blood pressures, if elevated, through the use of antihypertensive medications</li>
<li>Decrease body fat if overweight or obese;<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-34"></sup></li>
<li>Increase daily activity to 30 minutes of vigorous exercise per day at least five times per week;<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-NHS_Direct_29-3"></sup></li>
<li>Decrease psychosocial stress. Stress however plays a relatively minor role in hypertension.<sup> </sup>Specific relaxation therapies are not supported by the evidence.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Relax2006_37-0"></sup></li>
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These Are Some Of The Top Heart-Healthy Foods</h2>
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They are loaded with heart-healthy nutrients that help protect your cardiovascular system.</div>
The foods listed here are all top-performers in protecting your heart and
blood vessels. I've also got menu ideas -- so you can easily bring
heart-healthy foods into your daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Lady Michelle Obama speaks alongside Walmart CEO Bill Simon as she
announces her support for Walmat's new health initiative in Washington
on January 20, 2011. Walmart has announced they will cut the fat, sugar
and sodium in some packaged foods and will lower the price of fresh
fruits and vegetables.<br />
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<li><b>Salmon</b></li>
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Omega-3 fatty acids.<br />
Grill salmon with a yummy rub or marinade. Save a chunk to chop for a pasta
or salad later on.<br />
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<li><b>Flaxseed (ground)</b></li>
</ol>
Omega-3 fatty acids; fiber, phytoestrogens.<br />
Ground flaxseed hides easily in all sorts of foods -- yogurt parfaits,
morning cereal, homemade muffins, or cookies.<br />
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<li><b>Oatmeal</b></li>
</ol>
Omega-3 fatty acids; magnesium; potassium; folate; niacin; calcium; soluble
fiber.<br />
Top hot oatmeal with fresh berries. Oatmeal-and-raisin cookies are a hearty
treat.<br />
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<li><b>Black or Kidney Beans</b></li>
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B-complex vitamins; niacin; folate; magnesium; omega-3 fatty acids; calcium;
soluble fiber.<br />
Give soup or salad a nutrient boost -- stir in some beans. <br />
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<li><b>Almonds</b></li>
</ol>
Plant omega-3 fatty acids; vitamin E; magnesium; fiber; heart-favorable
mono- and polyunsaturated fats; phytosterols.<br />
Mix a few almonds (and berries) into low-fat yogurt, trail mix, or fruit
salads.<br />
<ol start="6" type="1">
<li><b>Walnuts</b></li>
</ol>
Plant omega-3 fatty acids; vitamin E; magnesium; folate; fiber;
heart-favorable mono- and polyunsaturated fats; phytosterols.<br />
Walnuts add flavorful crunch to salads, pastas, cookies, muffins, even
pancakes.<br />
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<li><b>Red wine</b></li>
</ol>
Catechins and reservatrol (flavonoids).<br />
Toast your good health! A glass of red wine could improve "good" HDL
cholesterol.<br />
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<li><b>Tuna</b></li>
</ol>
Omega-3 fatty acids; folate; niacin.<br />
Here's lunch: Salad greens, fresh fruit, canned tuna. Keep "Salad Spritzer"
- a light dressing -- in your office fridge.<br />
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<li><b>Tofu</b></li>
</ol>
Niacin; folate; calcium; magnesium; potassium.<br />
Tasty tofu is easy: Thinly slice "firm" tofu, marinate several hours, grill
or stir-fry.<br />
<ol start="10" type="1">
<li><b>Brown rice</b></li>
</ol>
B-complex vitamins; fiber; niacin; magnesium, fiber.<br />
Microwavable brown rice makes a quick lunch. Stir in a few chopped veggies
(broccoli, carrots, spinach).<br />
<ol start="11" type="1">
<li><b>Soy milk</b></li>
</ol>
Isoflavones (a flavonoid); B-complex vitamins; niacin; folate, calcium;
magnesium; potassium; phytoestrogens.<br />
Soy milk is great over oatmeal or whole-grain cereal. Or, make a smoothie
with soy milk.<br />
<ol start="12" type="1">
<li><b>Blueberries</b></li>
</ol>
Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); anthocyanin (a flavonoid); ellagic
acid (a polyphenol); vitamin C; folate; calcium, magnesium; potassium;
fiber.<br />
Cranberries, strawberries, raspberries are potent, too -- for trail mixes,
muffins, salads!<br />
<ol start="13" type="1">
<li><b>Carrots</b></li>
</ol>
Alpha-carotene (a carotenoid); fiber.<br />
Baby carrots are sweet for lunch. Sneak shredded carrots into spaghetti
sauce or muffin batter.<br />
<ol start="14" type="1">
<li><b>Spinach</b></li>
</ol>
Lutein (a carotenoid); B-complex vitamins; folate; magnesium; potassium;
calcium; fiber.<br />
Pick spinach (not lettuce) for nutrient-packed salads and sandwiches.<br />
<ol start="15" type="1">
<li><b>Broccoli</b></li>
</ol>
Beta-carotene (a carotenoid); Vitamins C and E; potassium; folate; calcium;
fiber.<br />
Chop fresh broccoli into store-bought soup. For a veggie dip, try hummus
(chickpeas).<br />
<ol start="16" type="1">
<li><b>Sweet potato</b></li>
</ol>
Beta-carotene (a carotenoid); vitamins A, C, E; fiber.<br />
Microwave in a zip-lock baggie for lunch. Eat <i>au naturale</i>, or with
pineapple bits.<br />
<ol start="17" type="1">
<li><b>Red bell peppers</b></li>
</ol>
Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex vitamins; folate;
potassium; fiber.<br />
Rub with olive oil, and grill or oven-roast until tender. Delicious in
wraps, salads, sandwiches.<br />
<ol start="18" type="1">
<li><b>Asparagus</b></li>
</ol>
Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex vitamins; folate;
fiber.<br />
Grill or steam slightly, then dress with olive oil and lemon. It's a pretty
side dish.<br />
<ol start="19" type="1">
<li><b>Oranges</b></li>
</ol>
Beta-cryptoxanthin, beta- and alpha-carotene, lutein (carotenoids) and
flavones (flavonoids); vitamin C; potassium; folate; fiber.<br />
Got orange juice? Check out the new nutrient-packed blends.<br />
<ol start="20" type="1">
<li><b>Tomatoes</b></li>
</ol>
Beta- and alpha-carotene, lycopene, lutein (carotenoids); vitamin C;
potassium; folate; fiber.<br />
For a flavor twist, try oil-packed tomatoes in sandwiches, salads, pastas,
pizzas.<br />
<ol start="21" type="1">
<li><b>Acorn squash</b></li>
</ol>
Beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex and C vitamins; folate;
calcium; magnesium; potassium; fiber.<br />
Baked squash is comfort food on a chilly day. Serve with sautéed spinach,
pine nuts, raisins.<br />
<ol start="22" type="1">
<li><b>Cantaloupe</b></li>
</ol>
Alpha- and beta-carotene and lutein (carotenoids); B-complex and C vitamins;
folate; potassium; fiber.<br />
A fragrant ripe cantaloupe is perfect for breakfast, lunch, potluck dinners.
Simply cut and enjoy!<br />
<ol start="23" type="1">
<li><b>Papaya</b></li>
</ol>
Beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, lutein (carotenoids); Vitamins C and E;
folate; calcium; magnesium; potassium.<br />
Serve papaya salsa with salmon: Mix papaya, pineapple, scallions, garlic,
fresh lime juice, salt and black pepper.<br />
<ol start="24" type="1">
<li><b>Dark chocolate</b></li>
</ol>
Reservatrol and cocoa phenols (flavonoids).<br />
A truffle a day lowers blood pressure, but choose 70%
or higher cocoa content.<br />
<ol start="25" type="1">
<li><b>Tea</b></li>
</ol>
Catechins and flavonols (flavonoids).<br />
Make sun tea: Combine a clear glass jar, several tea bags, and hours of
sunshine.<br />
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