Roasted Eggplant Spread

An easy appetizer recipe, meat-free, and perfect for new years!

1 medium eggplant

2 red bell peppers, seeded

1 red onion, peeled

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 Tbsps good olive oil

1 1/2 tsps kosher salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 tbsp tomato paste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

Cut the eggplant, peppers, and onions into 1 inch cubes. Toss them in a large bowl with the garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes, until the veggies are lightly browned and soft, toss once during cooking.

Place veggies in a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add the tomato paste, and pulse 3 or 4 times to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste.

And voila! Enjoy!

Compliments of the Food Network

Keep your brain sharp with a healthy diet

Readers of this blog will know that many degenerative diseases that mainstream medicine calls incurable can actually be prevented or even reversed with a diet high in nutrient dense vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids.  A new study on Alzheimer's supports this claim.

"According to new research just published in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, those who eat foods rich in several vitamins and in omega 3 fatty acids are far less likely to have the brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer's disease than people whose diets are not high in those nutrients.

What's more, people who eat foods loaded with omega 3 fatty acids (found in cold water fish like salmon and certain plant sources, including walnuts) and in vitamins C, D, E and the vitamin B (from fruits and vegetables) also have sharper cognitive abilities. The bottom line is that seniors who consume plenty of B,C and E vitamins as well as omega 3s score far better on mental thinking tests than people with diets low in those nutrients."

People who take responsibility for their health through smart eating and supplementation can significantly reduce their odds of getting sick late in life.  Eating nutrient dense meals (mostly fruits, vegetables, and nuts) can save you thousands of dollars by avoiding toxic medical drugs.  And best of all, you will feel great!   

Sources:
http://www.neurology.org/content/early/recent
http://www.naturalnews.com/034495_Alzheimers_prevention_nutrition.html

Artificial Sweetener Disease (ASD)

A new disease has emerged due to all the diet drinks and zero calorie sweeteners on the market. These products are popular because consumers think they are doing their body a favor by selecting, for example, diet coke over regular coke. What most don't realize is by consuming these prodcuts you are putting harmful toxins in your body.

ASD is a very big cause for concern because these symptoms can easily be diagnosed as many other conditions and diseases and yet it could be solved by simply stopping the use of artificial sweeteners!

How do you know if you have ASD? First of all, if you’re taking artificial sweeteners such as Aspartame in your tea, coffee or other drinks and consuming diet products made with artificial sweeteners, look for these symptoms: unbearable migraines and recurring headaches, anxiety, depression, arthritis flare ups, muscle pain, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, acid reflux and buzzing/ringing in the ears.

In high school I would always have headaches.  I would pound water thinking that headaches must be due to dehydration, but the headaches persisted.   Little did I know that having diet cokes and zero calorie sports drinks throughout the day were most likely the cause.   Now I avoid artificial sweeteners and hardly ever get a headache!   

To avoid artificial sweeteners read the food labels.  Popular artificial sweeteners are aspartame, sucralose, sorbitol, acesulfame-k, aspartic acid, and saccharine.


Source: http://www.examiner.com/natural-health-in-atlanta/artificial-sweetener-disease-a-grave-cause-for-concern

Fish in your diet may ward off Alzheimers!

If you have a family history of Alzheimer's disease, you may want to read this article. Notice the important of omega-3 fatty acids and how they can truly benefit your brain. A great article to show how inflammation really does contribute to deteriorating diseases!


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45491605/ns/health-aging/t/fish-diet-may-ward-alzheimers/

Protect your liver with milk thistle

Milk thistle has been used for 2000 years to treat aliments to the liver.  In Germany, it is actually mainstream and doctors can prescribe pharmaceutical grade milk thistle.

Milk thistle is a herbal remedy for a variety of ailments, particularly liver, kidney, and gall bladder problems. Several scientific studies suggest that substances in milk thistle (especially a flavonoid called silymarin) protect the liver from toxins, including certain drugs such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause liver damage in high doses. Silymarin has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and it may help the liver repair itself by growing new cells.

Anyone looking for an optimal functioning liver in our toxic environment should consider milk thistle. There is even some new evidence that suggest it could be helpful in preventing cancer.

Early laboratory studies also suggest that silymarin and other active substances in milk thistle may have anticancer effects. These substances appear to stop cancer cells from dividing and reproducing, shorten their lifespan, and reduce blood supply to tumors. Some studies suggest silymarin may favorably supplement sunscreen protection and may help reduce the risk of skin cancer. More studies are needed, however, to show whether milk thistle has any effects in the body (not just in test tubes).

Botanic Choice Milk Thistle Complex Seven Nutrients Support Liver Health

Source: http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/milk-thistle-000266.htm

Produce that contains the most pesticides

Not everyone can afford to eat organic for every meal, but you should make an extra effort to eat organic for the following produce.  According to the Environmental Working Group, here are the top 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables.

• Celery
• Strawberries
• Peaches
• Spinach
• Nectarines-imported
• Grapes-imported
• Sweet bell peppers
• Potatoes
• Blueberries-domestic
• Lettuce
• Kale/collard greens 

http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/summary/

Vitamin D and Your Brain

Autism and Alzheimer’s are increasing at an incredible rate.  This is due to nutritional deficiencies and ingesting toxic substances, both of which leads to inflammation.  Vitamin D has been shown to reduce inflammation in the brain which can keep our brain healthy and help us avoid cognitive disease.  

"Unfortunately, the underlying causes of dementia are still largely unknown, and current options for     prevention and treatment are limited,” says Dr. Llewellyn. However, he adds, “the high proportion of vitamin D deficiency seen in people with cognitive impairment and dementia may provide us with an important clue [and] Given the coming dementia epidemic, we need to investigate new therapeutic strategies such as vitamin D supplementation as a matter of urgency."

http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=16633

Make sure you are getting plenty of sun or supplementing with Vitamin D!


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Tell your State Legislators to End Fluoridation!

Sign this online petition to let your state legislature know you prefer to not be poising yourself when you drink water!

http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2477/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=6759

The Dangers of Water Fluoridation

In the United States Sodium Fluoride is added into the water supply of most cities and towns.  The reason, according to the authorities, is to fight tooth decay.  This forced medication is not only highly immoral, it is also poisoning the population.  Fluoride is a toxin with many negative health affects. 

The most damning scientific evidence against water fluoridation is its effects on the brain.  This neurotoxin has shown to reduce the IQ of children in human studies done around the world.   There have also been studies suggesting harmful effects on adult’s nervous systems.   A recent June 2011 study states that

“Valdez-Jimenez, et al. describe studies that show fluoride induces changes in the  brain's physical structure and biochemistry which affects the neurological and mental development of individuals including cognitive processes, such as learning and memory.”

Omega-3 fats from fish oil and supplements prevent and slow arthritis progression

Omega-3 fats from fish oil and supplements prevent and slow arthritis progression


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