A high sugar, high fat diet “disrupts normal insulin function in the brain, increases inflammation and oxidative stress and impairs amyloid regulation”. (Quote by S. Craft in ‘Eat your way to dementia’, Trivedia B, New Scientist No. 2880, Sep 2012)
Two Apples a Day…
July 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After 6 months, cholesterol levels were significantly lower in postmenopausal women who ate 75g dried apples than those who ate dried plums daily (75g is equivalent of two medium sized apples).
Chai SC et al (2012). Daily Apple versus Dried Plum: Impact on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women. J Acad Nutr Diet. 112(8):1158-68
Very Useful Flax
June 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Latin name for flaxseed is Linum usitatissimum meaning “very useful.” Used as food and textile fibre for over 5000 years, flaxseed is an important functional food due to its rich contents of α-linolenic acid (ALA), lignans, soluble fibre, quality protein and phenolic compounds. It has favourable effects on immunity, hormones and digestion, and significant potential in disease prevention (cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer).
Curry Spice May Fight Alzheimer’s Disease
June 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
In India, the rate of Alzheimer’s Disease is among the lowest in the world. Early studies show that eating curry reduces plaque buildup. Curcumin, an active compound present in the spice turmeric, was found to reduce oxidative damage and amyloid pathology.
(Cole GM et al. Neuroprotective effects of curcumin. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2007;595:197-212)
Eat the apple, peel and all!
April 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Consuming apple polyphenols (antioxidants found in apple peel) suppresses inflammatory immune responses that may protect against inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Does dark choc every day keep doctor away?
February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Hunter-gatherer Kuna Indians living on remote islands in Panama suffer remarkably less from hypertension and cardiovascular disease than those that have migrated to urban areas. They eat more fish and fruit, but they also have a notably high intake of cocoa which contains flavonoids such as epicatechin.
Most useful flaxseed
January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Latin name for flaxseed is Linum usitatissimum meaning “most useful.” Used as food and textile fibre for over 5000 years, flaxseed is an important functional food due to its rich contents of α-linolenic acid (ALA), lignans, soluble fibre, quality protein and phenolic compounds. It has favourable effects on immunity, hormones and digestion and significant potential in disease prevention (cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, cancer).
Eat your apple peel!
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Consuming apple polyphenols (antioxidants found in apple peel) suppresses inflammatory immune responses and may protect against inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Most people expect to suffer a degree of decline as they age. Noel Coward said that it’s ” foolish to think that one can ever slam the door in the face of age. Much wiser to be polite and gracious and ask him to lunch in advance”. True, there is no point in denying the [...]
