Eat lots of Sweet Potatoes – Quite Interesting Indeed!!

It’s been said that God first separated the salt water from the fresh, made dry land, planted a garden, made animals and fish. . .  All before making a human. He made and provided all the foods we’d need to eat before we were born. These are best and more powerful when eaten raw. We’re such slow learners. . .

God left us a great clue as to what foods help what part of our body!
God’s Pharmacy! Amazing!

For instance:    A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye.  The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye…and YES science now shows that carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes. A Tomato has four chambers and is red.  The heart is red and has four chambers.  All of the research shows tomatoes are indeed pure heart and blood food. Grapes hang in a cluster that has the shape of the heart.  Each grape looks like a blood cell and all of the research today shows that grapes are also profound heart and blood vitalizing food. A Walnut looks like a little brain, a left and right hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebelums.  Even the wrinkles or folds are on the nut just like the neo-cortex.  We now know that walnuts help develop over 3 dozen neuro-transmitters for brain function.   Kidney Beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.   Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and more look just like bones.  These foods specifically target bone strength.  Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium.  If you don’t have enough sodium in your diet the body pulls it from the bones, making them weak.  These foods replenish the skeletal needs of the body.   Egg Plant, Avocadoes and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female – they look just like these organs.  Today’s research shows that when a woman eats 1 avocado a week, it balances hormones, sheds unwanted birth weight and prevents cervicle cancers.  And how profound is this? …. it takes exactly 9 months to grow an Avocado from blossom to ripened fruit. There are over 14,000 phytolytic chemical constituents of nutrition in each one of these foods (modern science has only studied and named about 141 of them).   Figs are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow.  Figs increase the motility of male sperm and increase the numbers of sperm as well to overcome male sterility.   Sweet Potatoes look like the pancreas and actually balance the glycemic index of diabetics. Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries Grapefruits, Oranges, and other Citrus fruits look just like the mamary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.   Onions look like body cells.  Todays research shows that onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells.  They even produce tears which wash the epithelial lasyers of the eyes Bananas, Cucumber, Zuchini and more target the size and strengh of the male sexual organ.  It’s true! Peanuts have a profound effect on the testicles and sexual libido. Peanuts were banned as a food for males by the church ofin during the middle ages. Most people don’t realize that arginine, the main component of Viagra, comes from peanuts.

Submitted by: Helen

http://myhealingkitchen.com/soul-food/eat-lots-of-sweet-potatoes-quite-interesting-indeed/

Walnut Oil Effective Against type 2 Diabetes

Research consistently finds walnut oil effective against type 2 diabetes

Friday, August 09, 2013 by: Sandeep Godiyal

(NaturalNews) A team of researchers led by JoAnn F. Manson of the Harvard School of Public Health revealed that consumption of walnut oil is significantly correlated to lower risk of type 2 diabetes in women. The disclosure was made in February of this year with the release of print issue number 4 from volume 143 of the Journal of Nutrition. Prior medical evidence associating polyunsaturated fatty acid content in walnut oil with lower risk of cardio-metabolic conditions served as the springboard for the research. The other members of the collaborative endeavor are An Pan, Qi Sun, Frank Hu, and Walter Willett, who hail from private and public medical and academic institutions in Boston and Singapore.

The research involved two decades of a large sample cohort of almost 60,000 women who belong to two age brackets, 62-57 and 35-52 years old, from the Nurses Health Study I and II, respectively. Findings showed that eating walnuts is inversely associated with the risk of having type 2 diabetes and the reduced risk is mediated by body mass index. With several other studies, the research by Manson et al provided a scaffold to the hypothesis that incorporating nuts as a component of a healthy balanced diet helps prevent diabetes.

Main Nutritional Components of Walnut Oil

Walnut oil is high in triglycerides, the heart-friendly omega-3 fatty acids. Among these triglycerides are polyunsaturated fats such as a-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, and the monounsaturated fat, oleic acid. It is also rich in bioactive gamma-tocopherol which is a nutritionally superior form of vitamin E. Another bioactive component is phytosterol.

Other Health Benefits from Walnut Oil

Aside from its high potential in reducing the risk factor for type 2 diabetes, there are other documented health benefits of walnut oil which include:

• Anti-inflammatory properties from the endogenous production of ecosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from alpha-linolenic acid;
• Anti-oxidant properties which fight or delay aging from gamma-tocopherol;
• Cholesterol reduction from phytosterols;
• Lowers blood pressure and bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol levels, reinforces the integrity of cell membranes, boosts memory and brain function, etc. from oleic acid;
• Potential role as an intervention for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Alzheimer's disease, and other illnesses associated with decline in mental health, as well as cancer, from the endogenous production of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from a-linolenic acid;
• Reduced risk of cardiovascular and coronary artery disease from a-linolenic and linoleic acids. A-linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid which humans are incapable of producing and can only be sourced out from the diet.

 

Post Script: Preserving Beauty on the Canvas and in Real Life

In spite of the high cost of walnut oil, Renaissance painters considered it as vital oil for their trade. Jan van Eyck and Peter Paul Reubens attested to the oil's anti-aging properties that endowed their artwork with greater endurance. Little did they know that walnut oil will help modern women defy time through its anti-oxidant properties. In conclusion of this great news on walnut oil, it should be reiterated that not all oils are cardiac hazards; walnut oil can preserve the masterpiece on the painter's canvas and lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.nutrition-and-you.com
http://voices.yahoo.com
http://whatscookingamerica.net

About the author:
Sandeep is an mountain climber, runner, and fitness coach. He shares his tips for staying in shape and eating healthy on betterhealthblog.

http://www.naturalnews.com/041558_walnut_oil_diabetes_nutrition.html

The good nut guide

by AMANDA URSELL, Daily Mail

Research has shown that the mineral selenium found in Brazil nuts may protect against breast cancer.

But all nuts are a nutritional treasure trove.

Read our good nut guide below to find out which ones can hlep beat cancer, stress, heart disease and boost your diet.


PEANUTS: help the heart

564 calories, 26g protein, 46g fat, 85p per 300g bag of peanuts in their shells (monkey nuts). Star nutrient: folate 

 Nut score: 8/10

Like almonds, eating peanuts need not make you pile on the pounds. In one recent study, people eating 1,500 calories a day - of which 35per cent came from fat, much in the form of peanuts and peanut butter - were shown to lose and keep off 10lb over 18 months. Nutritionists believe this is because the nuts and peanut butter made their eating plan more pleasurable and easier to stick to than a strict low-fat diet.

Peanuts are great for boosting the B vitamin folate, 50g providing more than 25per cent of the daily 200mcg recommended amount. Healthy intakes of folate appear to lower levels of homocysteine in men, which, when raised, can lead to blocked arteries and heart disease.


BRAZIL NUTS: fight cancer

682 calories, 14g protein, 68g fat, £1.29 per 175g bag. Star nutrient: selenium 
  Nut score: 10/10

Packed with selenium, just three to four a day provide the daily recommended intake of 60mcg for women (75mcg for men). Research has shown that people with diets rich in selenium have lower rates of various cancers, especially those of the lung, prostate and colon. New research from the dermatology department of the University of Edinburgh has also shown that increasing selenium might also directly protect skin cells from cancerous changes caused by ultra-violet radiation.


HAZELNUTS: anti-stress

650 calories, 14g protein, 64g fat, £1.29 per 175g bag Star nutrient: vitamin E 

 Nut score: 7/10

Exceptionally rich in vitamin E, providing double a woman's vitamin E needs of 3mg in just 25g - 30 kernels. One of vitamin E's main roles in the body is as an antioxidant, helping to protect cell walls from damage by free radicals, excessive levels of which build up when we are exposed to pollution, stress and too much sun. Recent research suggests a role for vitamin E in postponing the development of cataracts and Alzheimer's disease. The oil from hazelnuts is also almost identical in nutritional composition to heart-friendly olive oil.


ALMONDS: diet friendly

612 calories, 21g protein, 56g fat, £1.29 per 175g bag. Star nutrient: calcium 

 Nut score: 10/10

New research has shown that eating almonds does not necessarily lead to weight gain, in spite of a high fat and calorie content.

Almonds: diet friendly
 

Women who ate 40 almonds a day stayed at their starting weight during a six-month test.
Scientists concluded this ' nonfattening' effect could, in part, be because almonds took the place of other calorific snacks such as crisps and biscuits, but they also believe that not all of the fat in almonds is absorbed.

Almonds are bursting with the bone-building mineral, calcium. Just 50g of almonds supply over a seventh of a woman's daily 700mg calcium needs.


WALNUTS: protect skin

688 calories, 15g protein, 69g fat, £1.29 per 100g bag Star nutrient: alpha linolenic acid 

 Nut score: 10/10

Scientists have found that people who add walnuts to a cholesterol-lowering diet can reduce their levels of 'bad' cholesterol by an extra 16 per cent, probably because walnuts are rich in a type of good fat called alpha linolenic acid that appears to have a specific blood-thinning and anticlotting effect.

Walnuts also supply the mineral copper, needed to make melanin, the skin pigment which helps to protect against the harmful effects of ultra-violet radiation.


CASHEWS: iron packed

573 calories, 18g protein, 48g fat, £1.99 per 150g bag. Star nutrient: iron

Nut score: 7/10

Cashews boast double the amount of iron of most other nuts with 50g - 25 cashews - providing 3mg of the 11mg needed each day by women.

Improving iron levels in the body has been linked to better concentration.

Cashews are also great for zinc, with 25 nuts providing about a third of our daily 9mg needs. Essential for a robust immune system and good quality skin, zinc is also vital for fertility in both men and women.


CHESTNUTS: body fuel

170 calories, 2g protein, 3g fat, £1.99 for 500g frozen available all year round. Star nutrient: carbohydrate 

 Nut score: 7/10

Unique in the nut world for their low fat content, more than 86per cent of the calories in chestnuts comes from carbohydrate. This makes them a good snack choice for people wanting to refuel with carbohydrates after a physical workout or as part of a low-fat diet.

Around 100g of roasted chestnuts provide 50mg of the 700mg of calcium needed daily by women for healthy bones.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-186874/The-good-nut-guide.html

9 Foods That Will Boost Your Energy And Make You Active

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Feeling low on energy? You might be lacking the essential minerals and vitamins. Here is a selection of top 9 foods for boosting your energy and being more active to get through your busy day.

 

Banana

 

An excellent post workout recovery food item, banana is a simple carbohydrate but an instant energy source. They are also an excellent source of potassium – reduced level of potassium in the body can result in physical weakness. The sugars found in banana can be digested quickly and converted right into energy for your body.

 

Lentils

 

Lentils must be a staple part of your daily diet. They’re rich in amino-acids, protein, minerals and vitamins, and can replace rice or pasta in almost any recipe. Lentils are also rich in fiber that keeps you at the peak of satiety and doesn’t allow glucose levels to rise to higher level. Give your lunch salad an energy boost by adding a cupful of cooked red kidney-beans or garbanzo beans.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is one of the primary energy boosting foods. Without butter and brown sugar, oatmeal is a good complex carbohydrate. It helps control your blood glucose levels and also keep your tummy fuller for a long time. Also, it has B vitamins that are known for improving the levels of body energy. Having said that, oatmeal would certainly add more energy to your day; the optimum time to eat oat meal is before 11-a.m.

 

Eggs

 

One of the food items that a lot of people undervalue as a major source of energy is eggs. Eggs are rich in protein, amino acids and omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are vital for muscle growth, a powerful immune system, brain power and equilibrium of fluids in the body. Eggs are also one of the top high energy foods because they contain more than 10 key nutrients that are essential for your body.

 

Walnuts

 

Walnuts are one of the best plant protein sources. They are usually regarded as “brain-food”, not just because of the wrinkled look of the shells, but also because of the higher concentration of omega-3 essential fats. A fistful of walnuts in your daily diet will certainly boost the energy levels. Walnuts are also a good source of fiber, bone-building calcium, and several other essential nutrients that your body requires in order to function effectively and have ample amount of energy.

Dark Chocolate

 

Sources of energy don’t have to be tasteless and lack luster as many energy sources taste really sweet. One such amazing energy source is dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is filled with heart-healthy anti-oxidants. Additionally, it consists of caffeine, which is a stimulant that helps keep your body alert and improve metabolism. If you go for dark chocolate as an energy source, then be sure to you buy organic dark chocolate, that’s free of dairy. At the same time, eat dark chocolate in moderation for best results.

 

Coconut Water

 

Coconut water isn’t a solid food; however, it’s one of the most inexpensive and valuable sources of energy. It is often known as “natural energy drink”. It’s full of vital vitamins and minerals, such as potassium along with lauric acid. The potassium supplies the body with the nutrients and electrolytes that replenish the body. Lauric acid is useful in accelerating a person’s metabolic process and providing an energy boost. Additionally, coconut water is low in sugar, fat as well as sodium content.

Yogurt

Yogurt is a yummy, filling treat that is now available in a range of flavors. For desserts, you should try eating low fat yogurt instead of something that’s high in sugar. Yogurt contains calcium, vitamin B-12 and protein; all of these are quite good for your overall body health. It’s also able to convert nutrients directly into energy.

 

Green Smoothies/Shakes

 

Get the energy packing power of leafy greens, yogurt bananas, apples and combine it with some other fruits you like, and now you have got a wake up call just in a glass. Kale and spinach are the most favorite for green smoothies as their mild flavor is either masked or complemented by the flavor of the fruits.

http://www.fitnea.com/9-foods-that-will-boost-your-energy-and-make-you-active/

Walnuts ... Cuts Your Diabetes Risk by 24%

This Ancient Superfood Cuts Your Diabetes Risk by 24%

June 2, 2013

The ancient Romans used these edible seeds for medicine and food. They’re full of nutrients that fight disease—plant proteins, sterols, dietary fiber, and antioxidants.

They raise your good LDL cholesterol and improve your insulin response.1 Both are critical in lowering your risk for diabetes. In fact, eating just a handful two times a week can lower your risk by 24 percent.2

You’ll even benefit if you don’t eat that much. After following roughly 140,000 people for 10 years, Harvard researchers found that eating them once a week can lower your risk by 13 percent. Eating them even once or twice a month lowers your risk by four percent.

And every little bit helps. With 366 million people suffering from diabetes worldwide, your risk might be greater than you think.3 70 percent of Americans already have some form of it. It’s an epidemic. Diabetes is linked to other deadly diseases like heart disease and strokes.4

This mainstay of heart-healthy, Mediterranean-type diets is a portable powerhouse…

When eating walnuts do not discard the skin – the whitish, waxy, flaky, outermost part. That’s where you get the biggest health bang. 90 percent of the nut’s phenolic acids, tannins, and flavonoids are found in the skin.

The walnut.

Previous studies found that eating nuts reduces your risk of diabetes. But this is the first time researchers zeroed in on walnuts.

The type of fat you consume plays a major role in causing diabetes. Eating unsaturated fats and unrefined oils helps reduce your risk.5 All tree nuts, including walnuts, are high in monounsaturated fats (MUFAs). These help fight dangerous belly fat, a sign of diabetes.
Walnuts are also rich in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs). That includes omega-3 and linoleic acid. They improve arterial function that allows proper blood flow.6

Many believe that because of their high caloric and fat content, walnuts will cause weight gain if you eat them every day. But contrary to popular belief, walnuts don’t cause weight gain.7 When combined with a healthy and active lifestyle, walnuts can even aid in weight loss. And a healthy weight will only further help prevent diabetes. So add a little crunch to your meals and keep diabetes at bay.

References:

1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21157477
2 http://jn.nutrition.org/content/143/4/512.full.pdf+html
3 http://www.idf.org/diabetesatlas/5e/diabetes
4 http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/stroke/
5 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Ris%C2%B4erus+U%2C+Willett+WC%2C+Hu+FB.+Dietary+fats+and+prevention+of+type+2
6 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Ma+Y%2C+Njike+VY%2C+Millet+J%2C+Dutta+S%2C+Doughty+K%2C+Treu+JA%2C+Katz+DL.
7 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16277792

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One Food To Reduce Your Risk for Diabetes

This One Food Could Greatly Reduce Your Risk for Diabetes

Originally published on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013
DIABETES by Bel Marra Health for Bel Marra Health


Although diabetes is often mistaken for an incurable and unmanageable disease, the majority of type-2 (adult onset) diabetes cases are both preventable and reversible. Certainly, eating a diet rich in a variety of vegetables, fruits, lean protein, beans, legumes and whole grains helps to reduce your risk for type-2 diabetes, as well as restricting foods containing processed, sugary and trans fatty ingredients. But new studies are showing that by simply adding more walnuts to your diet, you could actually reduce your risk for diabetes by over 20 percent.

In the United States, diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death, with about 12 percent of women are currently affected by diabetes. What’s even more alarming is that gestational diabetes develops in 18 percent of all pregnancies, and diabetes increases the risk for miscarriages and birth defects.

Fats have long been demonized as contributors to diabetes, but recent research suggests that total fat intake isn’t the problem; rather, it is the type of fat that is consumed. More specifically, trans fats and saturated fats are related to a higher risk of diabetes, while monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with a lower risk.

Walnuts are particularly high in polyunsaturated fatty acids; they are also low in sugar and carbohydrates, and are high in fiber, protein, omega-3s and antioxidants. The nutritional profile of walnuts prompted researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health to study the effects of consuming walnuts with the risk of developing type-2 diabetes. For the investigation, researchers followed 79,893 women aged 35-52 and 58,063 women aged 52-77 for ten years. It is important to note that none of these women had diabetes, cardiovascular disease or cancer at the start of the study.

The researchers found an inverse relationship between the consumption of walnuts and the risk for diabetes. Essentially, a higher consumption of walnuts was associated with a lower risk for developing type-2 diabetes. More specifically, the women who consumed two or more servings of walnuts per week as part of a healthy diabetic diet experienced a 15 to 21 percent lower risk for type-2 diabetes. Although the study was conducted on women, the high polyunsaturated fat content and overall nutrient profile of walnuts should make them equally beneficial for the prevention of diabetes in men.

Including Walnuts in your Diabetic Diet

Like all things, more does not necessarily mean better — walnuts are high in healthy fats, but even healthy fats can contribute to weight gain when consumed in excess. One serving of walnuts (about seven walnuts) can equal to about 28 grams. In general, including walnuts in your diabetic diet should be limited to one serving per day.

Not a walnut fan? Worry not, because Toronto researchers found that other nuts (including almonds, pistachios, pecans, hazelnuts, peanuts, cashews and macadamias) can also reduce the risk of type-2 diabetes. For optimal results, consume only unsalted nuts as part of your diabetic diet plan, since sodium increases blood pressure which in turn increases the risk for diabetes. Also consume nuts raw, because heat exposure degrades the nutrients in nuts and ruins the beneficial effects of the healthy fats.
http://www.belmarrahealth.com/diabetes-2/this-one-food-could-greatly-reduce-your-risk-for-diabetes/

Walnuts - the Health Benefits

The 12 Greatest Disease-Fighting Foods

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From arthritis to motion sickness, food remedies are hiding all over your kitchen. Keep these 12 handy for whatever life throws at you.

 

Food Remedies for Every Ailment

The most harmful and deadly diseases plaguing America today are caused by food—cheap, low-quality processed foods high in sugar, fat, salt, genetically modified ingredients—and pesticides. But when you reach for whole, nutrient-dense, organic foods, you get a food-remedy tool kit that not only will ward off cancer and heart disease, but also colds, flu, allergies, and a host of other ailments that plague us every day.

With so many great healing foods out there, it's hard to choose just 12, but if you stock your kitchen with a plentiful supply of these staples, recommended in The Green Pharmacy Guide to Healing Foods by James A. Duke, PhD (Rodale, 2009), you'll ward off everything from cancer and colds to arthritis and menopause.

Beans

Beans are the cheapest healthy food you can buy, and their high isoflavone content wards off heart disease, improves bone and prostate health, and eases some symptoms of menopause. Being low in fat and high in protein, beans are easy swaps for red meat, so add them to soups, stews, dips, and even pasta sauces (pureed white beans can be used as a substitute for high-fat Alfredo sauces). Nutrient-wise, it doesn't make much difference if you use dried or canned, though canned beans can contain high levels of salt and often come packaged in cans lined with harmful bisphenol A. We like Eden Organics canned beans, which contain very little added salt and are packaged in BPA-free cans.

 

Garlic and Onions

Members of the same plant family, garlic and onions do so many things for your heart and immune system, it's hard to list them all. Garlic's 70 active phytochemicals may decrease high blood pressure by as much as 30 points, and it lowers rates of ovarian, colorectal, and other cancers, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Onions are the single best source of quercitin, a flavonoid shown to keep your blood healthy and prevent clots. Both are must-haves for natural allergy prevention. To boost garlic's health effects, be sure to crush the cloves and let them stand for up to 30 minutes before heating them. Most of an onion's nutrition is in the skins, so Duke suggests putting the skins in a mesh bag and allowing them to steep in soups or sauces.

 

Caffeinators

Addicted to coffee? In love with chocolate? That's good. Caffeinated foods, including coffee, chocolate, and tea, have high levels of polyphenols, dubbed "super" antioxidants for their ability to fight everything from cancer to depression. A Harvard University study even found that drinking five cups of coffee daily cuts the risk of developing diabetes in half. That much coffee could give you the jitters, though, so most experts recommend limiting intake to two cups a day, or switching to decaf. Whether you prefer tea or coffee, studies seem to suggest that decaf versions contain just as many antioxidants as the regular stuff. And, of course, dark chocolate is better than sugary milk chocolate or white; check out our organic chocolate taste test results for the best organic, Fair Trade brands.

 

Celery

Next time you need a crunchy afternoon snack, reach for the celery, not the carrot sticks. Rich in minerals, vitamin C, and phenolic acids, it wards off cancer, cold and flu, and allergies. Compounds called phthalides make it a good cholesterol-lowering food remedy, too. The more the better, most research suggests. Duke says to eat at least four stalks a day. Because its flavor is relatively mild, you can dress it up with peanut butter or use it in place of chips or crackers for your favorite dip. Celery is also one of the rare veggies that don't lose nutritional value when cooked, so add lots of it to stocks, soups, and casseroles. Use the leaves, as well, because they're rich in calcium and more vitamin C.

 

Cinnamon

Cinnamon's most notable and studied benefit to the immune system has been its ability to lower blood sugar. A U.S. Department of Agriculture study found that the Christmas-y spice could lower blood sugar by 13 to 23 percent. The author of that study suspected that had to do with cinnamon's antioxidants, which activate insulin receptors in your cells. A German study showed that it could suppress Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, the cause of most urinary tract infections, and Candida albicans, the fungus responsible for vaginal yeast infections. Duke adds that friends of his have successfully quit smoking by sucking on cinnamon sticks whenever they had the urge to smoke. Add a teaspoon to your morning oatmeal or to a glass of organic apple cider.

 

Citrus Fruits

The stars of the fall and winter fruit season, citrus fruits contain close to 200 cancer-fighting compounds, cholesterol-lowering fiber, and inflammation-lowering flavonoids. An Australian review of 48 studies on diet and cancer found that consuming a daily serving of citrus fruit may cut your risk of mouth, throat, and stomach cancer by up to one half. Grapefruits are also high in lycopene, a cancer-fighter usually found in tomatoes, which are out of season when grapefruit is at its peak. To get the most benefit, eat your fruit whole, not in the form of juices, so you also get all the valuable fiber. Many of the healthy compounds hide in the rinds, too, so use citrus marmalades, which contain bits of the rinds, and use the zests of oranges, tangerines, and lemons in your cooking.

 

Ginger

Though widely used as an effective antidote to queasiness, it can also keep cholesterol levels under control, lower blood pressure, and help ease the inflammation associated with arthritis. Researchers have also found that ginger helps kill the influenza virus, plus it helps the immune system fight infection. A study at the Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the University of Miami found that ginger extract significantly reduced pain related to osteoarthritis of the knee. About an ounce a day will bring benefits, Duke says. Using it in stir-fry dishes or meat marinades will give you enough to help. You can also grate gingerroot and steep it in hot boiling water to make an herbal tea.

Mints

Forget the mints your associate with gum or mouthwash. There are actually hundreds of plants in the mint family that you may have never realized were technically classified as mints, including basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, lavender, sage, and lemon balm. When used in teas, these herbs can soothe an upset stomach, but emerging research suggests that their individual compounds can prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that helps keep your memory sharp.

Peppers

Whether hot and spicy or sweet and crunchy, there are enough peppers out there to suit anyone's taste, and they're all equally healthy for you. Spicy chile peppers have high levels of capsaicin, which interferes with your mind's pain receptors, and therefore act as natural painkillers. Capsaicin, which gives peppers their heat, has also been found to aid in weight loss by keeping your metabolism in check. Sweet peppers have a similar compound called dihydrocapsiate that comes without the spicy kick of capsaicin but with the same effects on pain and weight loss. The also contain loads of vitamin C and beta-carotene. Toss a few spicy peppers into your next batch of tacos or Asian stir-fry; bell peppers retain most of their vitamins when eaten raw.

Pomegranates

Pomegranates have been used for centuries in the Middle East, Iran, and India as a folk remedy, Duke writes, and for good reason. They're a good source of potassium, vitamin C and antioxidants that ward off cancer. They could also help fight Alzheimer's disease. Loma Linda University researchers discovered that mice that consumed pomegranate juice experienced 50 percent less brain degeneration than animals that drank sugar-water. A final benefit? Pace University researchers found that pomegranate juice can kill the S. mutans bacteria, one of the main causes of cavities. Pomegranate juice is a good way to get the most out of these sometimes-messy fruits, as manufacturers use the entire fruit, as opposed to just the edible seeds.

 

Turmeric

A relative of ginger, turmeric is the spice that gives curries their vivid golden hue and yellow mustard its bright color. For thousands of years, people in India have considered turmeric a healing herb. Studies show that it protects the stomach, helping to prevent ulcers, and it aids in the digestion of fats. The spice may also fight Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have found that elderly villagers in India appear to have the world's lowest rate of the disease, possibly because of the anti-inflammatory compound curcumin in turmeric. Incorporate turmeric onto your chicken, turkey, rice, or vegetables to get used to the different taste. Duke suggests sprinkling it on cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and kale.
 

Walnuts

Few foods are better for your brain than walnuts. They're a great source of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that curbs your appetite, as well as vitamin E, magnesium, folate, protein, and fiber. Walnuts boast more heart-healthy omega-3 fats than salmon, making them a good antidote to seasonal depression. This wonder nut is also packed with anti-inflammatory polyphenols. Many of the compounds in walnuts, such as vitamin B5 and folic acid, can be destroyed by heat, so it's best to eat them raw. If you find them too bitter to eat whole, use them in place of pine nuts in your pesto or grind them up and sprinkle them over cooked vegetables. 

Source: http://www.rodale.com/best-foods-fight-disease

Walnuts - A True "Super Food"

The Health Benefits of Walnuts – A True "Super Food"


By Michael A. Smith, MD

The Greeks called the walnut “the nut of Jupiter,” fit for the gods. Native to Persia, walnuts now come from California, which has over 122,000 acres of walnut trees. The tree itself is very hardy and is 15 years old before reaching full production. The average tree produces for 45 years.

Walnuts are high in unsaturated, fatty acids, iron, and B vitamins. The oil in walnuts has a tendency to absorb strong odors, so they should be kept in cold storage. Manufacturers of syrup toppings, ice cream, candy, casseroles and baking products all rely on walnuts.

Although many nuts have proven to be really beneficial to your health, studies are showing that walnuts contain almost twice as many antioxidants as other nuts. And that’s not just an interesting statistic — all of those antioxidants really do your body a lot of good. Below, we’ll take a look at two big stand-out benefits of walnuts.

Walnuts Boost Brain Power

Since there’s a high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids in walnuts, they’re excellent for brain health. Your brain consists mostly of structural fats that are critical for normal brain cell function. For this reason, walnuts really are “brain food.”

The American diet is almost devoid of all omega-3s, with researchers finding that about two-thirds of Americans are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids. This lack of omega-3 fat can make it tough for the brain to function at a high level.

A study done at Purdue University showed that children with a lower concentration of omega-3 fatty acids have a higher risk of hyperactivity, learning disorders, and behavioral problems.¹ There have actually been hundreds of scientific studies signifying a variety of problems linked to omega-3 deficiencies.

Walnuts Will Keep Your Ticker Ticking

The most in-depth side of walnut research has been around the benefits they offer for the heart and circulatory system. They have had a very favorable impact on vascular reactivity, which is the ability of our blood vessels to respond to stimuli in a healthy way.²

Walnuts contain high amounts of alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA, which is a major contributor to heart health. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reviewed the heart health benefits of walnuts on 365 participants who were monitored during control diets and diets supplemented with walnuts. Results showed the walnut eating group to have a significantly greater decrease in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL).³

Even the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently cleared the health claim that eating 1.5 ounces per day of walnuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.⁴ This is the first time a whole food, not its isolated components, has shown this beneficial effect on vascular health.

Other Healthy Nuts - It Runs in the Family

While walnuts may be the healthiest nuts on the planet, many other nuts can be extremely beneficial to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The following table comes from the August 2011 issue of Life Extension^® Magazine.

Almonds	Most beneficial to keeping your heart healthy and lowering cholesterol.5
Pecans	Lower blood pressure and may prevent prostate and breast cancers.6
Hazelnuts	One of the best sources of vitamin E.
Brazil Nuts	One of the best sources of magnesium.
Pistachios	Contain two unique antioxidants not found in other nuts, and promote heart and eye health.7

Table: Healthy Nuts and their Benefits

A Word of Caution — Don’t Go Too Nuts

Remember — walnuts are very high in calories. This means you should incorporate walnuts into your normal meals and avoid using them as regular snacks. Eating many of them throughout the day could easily sabotage your diet. The best way to benefit from walnuts is to substitute them for other calories so that your total daily calorie intake is not increased.

Also, be careful how you store walnuts; if they’re not properly stored, they can become rancid. For long-term storage, it is best to buy unshelled nuts and store them in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 months or freeze them for up to 1 year.

Shelled walnuts should be kept refrigerated in an airtight container, and they can be frozen for up to 1 year. For reference, 1 pound of walnuts will yield about 2 cups of nutmeat.

Recipe: Herb and Honey Walnut Crusted Salmon

This crunchy, sweet and flavorful salmon recipe comes from the walnuts.org web site.⁸ Give it a try and let us know how what you think:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs. salmon fillets
• Freshly ground sea salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil or tarragon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped California walnuts
• 4 cups baby arugula or spring mix greens
• 2 tablespoons each: extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Remove skin from salmon and cut into 4 pieces.
3. Place on baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
4. Stir together the mustard, honey, herbs and garlic and spread over the top and sides of the salmon.
5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons walnuts over each fillet and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the surface of the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
6. Toss greens with oil and vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Place on 4 plates and top each with a salmon fillet.

Once you complete all the steps - bon appétit!

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Were you aware of the health benefits that walnuts offer? Do you incorporate them into your own diet? Share your take in the comments!

References

Available at: http://walnutsweb.com/walnuts/Health+Benefits+of+Walnuts

1. Available at: http://www.whfoods.com/genpagephp?tname=foodspice&dbid=99
2. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Jul;90(1):56-63.
3. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/Food/LabelingNutrition/LabelClaims/QualifiedHealthClaims/ucm073992.htm#walnuts
4. Available at: http://www.nutsforalmonds.com/nutrition.htm
5. Available at: http://www.ilovepecans.org/nutrition.html
6. Available at: http://www.pistachiohealth.com
7. Available at: http://www.walnuts.org/walnuts/index.cfm/all-recipes/herb-and-honey-walnut-crusted-salmon/

http://blog.lef.org/2011/11/health-benefits-of-walnuts-true-super.html

Walnut - The Food That Can Make You More Fertile

Sam Rolley | Aug 21, 2012

For men who want to improve their virility, researchers have found a common food that can boost health. And you don’t have to eat that much of it to get its benefits.

An investigation into reproductive wellness shows that the fatty acids in walnuts may be a good way to facilitate the production of healthier sperm.

A study published in the journal Biology of Reproduction reports that young men who ate about two handfuls of the healthful nuts a day for 12 weeks bettered their sperm health. The scientist saw enhancements of sperm shape, movement and strength while chromosome abnormalities were alleviated by including walnuts in the men’s daily diets.

The study involved 117 men ages 21 to 35. Half of the men added 2.6 ounces of walnuts to their daily diet.

The researchers say they want to do further studies to confirm that the improvements in the walnut-eaters are truly significant.

http://easyhealthoptions.com/alternative-medicine/nutrition/the-food-that-can-make-you-more-fertile/

6 Powerful Health-Boosting Foods

 

As you may know, the South Beach Diet encourages you to get your nutrients from whole foods rather than supplements. Dr. Arthur Agatston, author of The South Beach Wake-Up Call, recommends a wide variety of delicious fresh foods in a rainbow of colors to get the maximum antioxidants and other disease-fighting nutrients. A few foods are true standouts, packing in exceptional amounts of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, including plant compounds called phytochemicals, which can help lower your risk for numerous health conditions, including cancer and heart disease. Start incorporating these top nutrient-packed foods into your Meal Plans.

1. Tomatoes (Phase 1): Studies show that eating tomato products may reduce prostate cancer risk, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now allows tomatoes and tomato-based products, like tomato sauce, to carry that health claim. The key ingredient: a powerful antioxidant called lycopene, also found in pink and red grapefruit (Phase 2) and guava (Phase 3).
2. Spinach and other dark leafy greens (Phase 1): Research shows that eating dark leafy greens, like spinach, kale, and Swiss chard (which are technically cruciferous vegetables), may help maintain good health by reducing one’s risk of heart disease, some cancers, and several other illnesses. Dark leafy greens are rich in beta-carotene, folate, and vitamins C, E, and K, which help protect against free radicals (unstable molecules that can damage cells). Regularly eating dark leafy greens may help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol and promote normal eyesight.
3. Walnuts (Phase 1): Like all nuts, walnuts are a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Unlike other nuts, however, walnuts are high in heart-healthy omega-3 oils, which have been shown to possess antioxidant properties. Enjoy up to 15 walnuts a day as part of your nut/seed allotment. Other South Beach Diet–recommended sources of omega-3s include flaxseed and, of course, oily fish, like salmon and sardines.
4. Blueberries (Phase 2): Studies show that a number of antioxidant compounds in blueberries, including pigment-producing anthocyanins, are powerful in helping to prevent cancer. These anthocyanins may also protect against hypertension (high blood pressure). In addition, blueberries may help prevent cataracts and the short-term memory loss associated with aging. Other berries have antioxidants in smaller quantities.
5. Pomegranates (Phase 2): These fruits are high in flavonoids, antioxidants also found in red wine (Phase 2) and cocoa (Phase 1, unsweetened). Recent studies show that pomegranate juice (Phase 3) may help protect against heart disease.
6. Sweet potatoes (Phase 2): An outstanding source of carotenoids (including beta-carotene), as well as vitamin C, calcium, and potassium, sweet potatoes can help reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, lower high blood pressure, fight cataracts and age-related macular degeneration, and boost your resistance to colds and infections. Other good sources of beta-carotene are carrots and apricots (both also Phase 2).

http://www.southbeachdiet.com/sbd/publicsite/six-superfoods.aspx?xid=nl_TheSouthBeachDietTMNewsletter_20120323

Scientists Say Nuts to Prostate Cancer

By Timothy Boyer on January 26, 2012 - 12:31pm for eMaxHealth

 

 

Scientists have recently reported that in spite of recommendations to reduce the chances of developing prostate cancer by following a low-fat diet that excludes fatty nuts, that some nuts may actually reduce a man's risk of developing prostate cancer and/or slow the growth of an existing prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is the number two most common cancer in men. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 242,000 estimated new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in 2012 resulting in an estimated 28,000 deaths.

The prostate is an important part of the male reproductive system. Located in front of the rectum and beneath the bladder, it is a walnut-sized organ that surrounds the urethra. The prostate secretes a fluid that becomes part of the seminal fluid in ejaculate.

As a man ages, the prostate often increases in size and begins to pinch the urethra and thereby interferes with urine flow from the bladder to the penis.

Sometimes, abnormal uncontrolled cell growth occurs as a tumor in the prostate gland, which more often than not remains benign rather than malignant. However, if the tumor becomes malignant (cancerous) there is the risk that cells may break away from the tumor and spread cancer throughout the body.

What to do when prostate cancer develops in older men has been a continual controversial issue. While surgery, radiation, hormone and chemotherapy are options for removing or reducing the tumor, the treatments are thought to be contraindicated in many cases. Arguments have been made that too many men have prostate cancer surgery when due to their age and slow growth of the cancer, that they could have lived healthier lives with the tumor and eventually died from other causes before succumbing to cancer.

As a result, one option aside from invasive treatment for prostate cancer is to undergo active surveillance. Active surveillance avoids or delays surgery and radiation therapy by having your doctor monitor your prostate cancer regularly with an occasional biopsy to check tumor growth. If growth is progressing rapidly, your PSA level start to rise, or if you begin to develop symptoms, then active surveillance may be discontinued, and surgery, radiation therapy or other treatments can be initiated.

The risk of assuming active surveillance is that it may reduce the chance to control the cancer before it spreads. And, it may be harder for an older patient to cope and recover from surgery or radiation therapy.

However, if a way can be found to slow down or reduce tumor growth, then active surveillance could be the optimal way for a man to address his prostate cancer and live an otherwise normal and healthy life till old age brings death.

As it turns out, scientists may have found a way to slow down tumor growth in prostate cancer. In a recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, UC Davis researchers and colleagues at the USDA Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California report that feeding walnuts to mice with prostate cancer resulted in smaller and slower growing tumors.

While previous studies have indicated that eating walnuts may prevent prostate and other cancers, the results by the researchers indicate that their findings may meet a more immediate and practical need toward helping men live with their prostate cancer without invasive surgery or radiation therapy.

According to lead author Paul Davis, a research nutritionist in the Department of Nutrition at UC Davis, "…our findings suggest that eating a diet containing walnuts may slow prostate tumor growth so that the tumor remains inside the prostate capsule. If proven applicable in humans, men with prostate cancer could die of other causes—hopefully old age."

In the study, mice genetically engineered to develop prostate cancer where fed either the human equivalent of approximately 3 ounces of walnuts per day, or a soybean oil diet that matched the nutritional profile of the walnut diet. While mice from both diets gained the same amount of weight, the prostate tumors in walnut-fed mice were smaller and had a growth rate of 28% lower than the prostate tumors in the mice fed the soybean oil diet.

While walnuts are a rich source of fat, clearly the benefit toward treating prostate cancer could modify fat-free diets if the results seen in mice occur in men as well. Furthermore, eating walnuts offers other benefits such as a rich source of omega-3 polyunsaturated fats and antioxidants.

The exact reason why walnuts appear to have this effect on prostate cancer is currently unknown; however, follow-up mouse studies are in the works to validate the recent findings and determine the possible reasons for why scientists can definitely say, “Nuts to prostate cancer.”

Image Source: Courtesy of Wikipedia

Reference: News from UC Davis Health System ”Walnut diet delivers promising results in mice with prostate cancer”

http://www.emaxhealth.com/8782/scientist-say-nuts-prostate-cancer

Five health-enhancing foods that don't even seem like health foods: Mustard, cole slaw and more

(NaturalNews) When observing the typical diet of American consumers, with all the fried foods, aspartame-laced "diet" products and pasteurized, hormone-ridden dairy products that typical people consume, I sometimes ask myself a question that perhaps you've pondered, too: What on Earth is keeping all these people alive?

The answers may surprise you. Hidden inside the typical western diet of highly-toxic processed foods are gems of natural medicine that you'd never suspect are really health foods. So here, I've assembled a short list of the five most powerful health-enhancing foods that don't seem like health foods but which are quite possibly the one remaining source of natural medicines for mainstream consumers.

#1 - Mustard

Mustard, believe it or not, is a medicinal paste made from the seed of the mustard plant. It's a superfood that's been around for at least 5,000 years, and it's one of the few common sources of cancer-busting selenium, a trace mineral often missing from over-farmed soils. (http://www.naturalnews.com/030916_m...)

Mustard is known to help in reducing migraines, and it's a natural anti-fungal and antiseptic. Another benefit of mustard is that it's never made with MSG or yeast extract. Mustard products -- even conventional products from non-health-food companies -- are still very healthful to consume.

You can also make your own mustard using nothing more than a Vita-Mix blender. Check out this handy video where Annmarie Gianni shows you how to make raw mustard:
http://www.naturalnews.tv/v.asp?v=8...

(Jump to 2:45 to skip the crowd socializing part...)

As Kevin Gianni explains in this video, you can get bulk mustard seeds from Mountain Rose Herbs, one of the top suppliers of bulk natural products: www.MountainRoseHerbs.com

#2 - Cole Slaw

Cole slaw is made out of one of the most powerful natural medicines in the food kingdom: Raw cabbage. (http://www.naturalnews.com/032377_c...)

Raw cabbage is a proven cure for stomach ulcers. It's also an amazing anti-cancer food with that can help prevent (or even reverse) many types of cancer. Throughout the history of the civilized world, cabbage has been one of the most medicinal foods ever consumed. It's also good for you when cooked (cabbage soup) or fermented (sauerkraut).

Check out this story we recently published about the astounding health benefits of fermented cabbage: http://www.naturalnews.com/033659_s...

Cabbage is rich in indole-3-carbinol (I3C), one of its many anti-cancer nutrients. Click here to read more about I3C: http://www.naturalnews.com/023081_i...

It's best to make your own cole slaw at home, but if you purchase store-bought cole slaw, be sure to avoid processed ingredients often used in cheaper cole slaw recipes such as high-fructose corn syrup and canola oil (which is often GMO).

#3 - Cinnamon, cloves, rosemary, paprika and other spices

Nearly all the pungent cooking spices are actually powerful medicines.

Cinnamon, for example, helps regulate blood sugar in diabetics (http://www.naturalnews.com/031133_c...). Cloves are the No. 1 source for the highest density of antioxidants found in the entire food supply. (Yes, they have a higher ORAC value than any other food or spice.) (http://www.naturalnews.com/028518_c...)

Rosemary is a powerful digestive tonic and internal detoxification herb. Ginger is legendary as an immune-boosting, circulation-enhancing tonic herb that's also fantastic for beating winter colds and flu. Ginger even works to relieve muscle pain! (http://www.naturalnews.com/029986_g...)

If you're into curry, then you'll be glad to know that turmeric, the main ingredient in curry, is also an amazing source of natural medicines. It's a powerful anti-cancer as well as an anti-inflammatory medicine. If you really want great pricing on curry powder and other spices in bulk, visit a Middle Eastern food store in your local area, where these aromatic spices are often sold at the best prices in town.

In Southern and Midwestern cuisine, barbeque sauce is a surprisingly good source of bitter alkaloids and health-enhancing spices (often including mustard and paprika), but this is only true with the rich, homemade sauces, not the processed "Kraft Foods" sauces (which are usually loaded with sweeteners and highly processed ingredients).

Nearly all the common spices you find in grocery stores are medicinal foods. But avoid common table salt (or white "sea salt") because it's just a processed, refined combination of two poisons. The only salt you should regularly consume is a full-spectrum salt that's off-white in color, such as Celtic salt or Royal Himalayan Pink Crystal salt (http://store.naturalnews.com/index....).

#4 - Raisins

Raisins may not sound super cool, but if you think about what they really are, it becomes obvious how powerful they can be as natural medicine. Raisins are dried grapes, of course, meaning they contain all the natural medicine of grape skins.

Remember: Most of the medicine in grapes is found in the skin (and the seeds, but most raisins are made from seedless grapes). This is why it's so important to buy only organic raisins, because grapes sprayed with fungicides have low levels of resveratrol. Organic grapes have the highest levels of resveratrol, which is one of the most miraculous natural medicines in the world (http://www.naturalnews.com/033349_r...).

Raisins are also very high in naturally-occurring antioxidants, making them a fantastic overall source of nutrition. When consumed with nuts, their glycemic index is slowed, so I recommend eating raisins with things such as pecans or walnuts (both of which superfoods in their own way, as you'll see below).

#5 - Common nuts: Walnuts, pecans, peanuts and more

Once again, nuts may not be on your list of the "coolest" foods, but they probably should be: Walnuts are an amazing natural medicine that helps reduce the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular disease. They're very high in natural antioxidants and also help reduce the risk of prostate cancer (http://www.naturalnews.com/028584_w...).

Pecans boost brain protection and also help lower cholesterol levels (http://www.naturalnews.com/031815_p...). Almonds are now being widely used to make almond milk (a natural anti-cancer milk beverage), and even peanuts are now making a comeback as a health food (http://www.naturalnews.com/024925_p...).

Just remember: When you buy nuts, raw is best because heat processing destroys the natural medicine found in foods. Avoid "salted" nuts because they're almost always salted with toxic sodium chloride (simple table salt). Avoid "flavored" nuts because they almost always -- yes, nearly ALWAYS -- are made with MSG flavor enhancers such as yeast extract or autolyzed proteins.

Just look for plain, simple, unsalted nuts... then find ways to work those into your recipes or smoothies. I like to blend cashews into smoothies to give them a creamy milk-like flavor!

The five common health foods in review

So there you have it, the five health foods that you probably didn't even know were health foods!

The good news about these is that they're available in virtually every grocery store in North America (and around the world). Once again, they are:

• Mustard
• Cole Slaw
• Common spices: Cinnamon, cloves, paprika, etc.
• Raisins
• Walnuts, pecans, almonds and other nuts

Eat more of these (and less processed junk food) and you'll be healthier as a result!

Monday, September 26, 2011
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger

http://www.naturalnews.com/033695_health_foods_mustard.html

Walnuts in Diet Reduce Breast Cancer in Mice

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A modest amount of walnuts in the diet significantly drops the risk of breast cancer in mice, a new study found.

Study by Elaine Hardman, Ph.D., of Marshall's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, compared the effects of diet containing walnuts across the lifespan of mice to explore how walnuts affect breast cancer.

It was published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer.

Researchers found that the group of mice eating a diet that included walnuts developed less than half the rate of breast cancer than the group with the typical diet. The amount of walnuts in the test diet equates to about two ounces a day for humans.

“These reductions are particularly important when you consider that the mice were genetically programmed to develop cancer at a high rate,” Hardman said. “We were able to reduce the risk for cancer even in the presence of a preexisting genetic mutation.”

Using genetic analysis, Marshall Study found that the walnut-containing diet changed the activity of multiple genes that are relevant to breast cancer in both mice and humans.

An increase in omega 3 fatty acids did not fully account for the anti-cancer effect, the study found. Tumor growth decreased when dietary vitamin E increased.


Walnuts are rich source of energy and contain many nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that are essential. They are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids.

Hardman said the findings highlight the vital role diet plays in health.

“The results of this study indicate that increased consumption of walnut could be part of a healthy diet and reduce risk for cancer in future generations,” she said.



03 September 2011 @ 04:45 pm EDT                  
http://www.medicaldaily.com/news/20110903/7091/walnuts-breast-cancer-diet-study-mice-elaine-hardman-joa-edwards.htm