Umami Tomatoes are rich in umami components A loanword from the Japanese (うま味?), umami can be translated as "pleasant savory taste".[4] This particular writing was chosen by Professor Kikunae Ikeda from umai (うまい) "delicious" and mi (味) "taste". The kanji 旨味 are used for a more general sense of a food as delicious. People taste umami through receptors for glutamate, commonly found in its salt form as the food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG).[5] For that reason, scientists consider umami to be distinct from saltiness.[6] Background[edit] Discovery[edit] Umami was first scientifically identified in 1908 by Kikunae Ikeda,[17] a professor of the Tokyo Imperial University. Professor Shintaro Kodama, a disciple of Ikeda, discovered in 1913 that dried bonito flakes contained another umami substance.[18] This was the ribonucleotide IMP. Properties of umami taste[edit] Umami has a mild but lasting aftertaste that is difficult to describe. Foods rich in umami[edit] Taste receptors[edit] References[edit]
Iron in the Vegan Diet by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD From Simply Vegan 5th Edition Summary Dried beans and dark green leafy vegetables are especially good sources of iron, even better on a per calorie basis than meat. Iron is an essential nutrient because it is a central part of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. Iron is found in food in two forms, heme and non-heme iron. Some might expect that since the vegan diet contains a form of iron that is not that well absorbed, vegans might be prone to developing iron deficiency anemia. The reason for the satisfactory iron status of many vegans may be that commonly eaten foods are high in iron, as Table 1 shows. Another reason for the satisfactory iron status of vegans is that vegan diets are high in vitamin C. Fortunately, many vegetables, such as broccoli and bok choy, which are high in iron, are also high in vitamin C so that the iron in these foods is very well absorbed. It is easy to obtain iron on a vegan diet. References
Yoga for Healing: Why Western Doctors Are Now Prescribing Yoga Therapy With a growing body of research proving yoga’s healing benefits, it’s no wonder more doctors—including those with traditional Western training—are prescribing this ancient practice to their patients. What’s behind the trend, and will it help you feel better? YJ investigates. In a small workout room with a handful of other Navy veterans, David Rachford looked out the window to watch the fringed leaves of a tall royal palm tree wave softly in the warm Southern California breeze. “I thought yoga was for thin, bendy, liberal, hippie vegetarians and affluent housewives, not tough, macho ‘warrior’ types,” says the 44-year-old, now a Web developer in Santa Barbara, California. A yoga therapist led Rachford and the rest of the group through gentle stretching poses, urging them to repeat the simple movements at home daily. See also 16 Poses to Ease Back Pain Ancient Healing in a Modern Setting Yoga therapy has grown partly by piggybacking on yoga’s ever-increasing popularity. Do your research
'Gluten Brain': Wheat Cuts Off Blood Flow To Frontal Cortex By Sayer Ji Contributing Writer for Wake Up World As far back as 1954, reports of the full or partial resolution of schizophrenia following a gluten free diet began to surface in the medical literature. We covered this remarkable pattern of associations in a previous article titled, “60 Years of Research Links Gluten Grains to Schizophrenia.” While the explanation for this intriguing connection has remained focused on the disruption of the gut-brain axis and the presence in wheat of a wide range of pharmacologically active and mostly opioid receptor modulating polypeptides, a new and possibly more disturbing explanation is beginning to surface: wheat consumption cuts off blood flow to the brain. Then, in 2004, a follow up study was performed to verify if the 1997 case study was just a fluke, or perhaps a widespread effect of untreated celiac disease. They concluded: “There is evidence of regional cerebral blood flow alteration in untreated celiac patients.” Discussion Dr. Article References
Five myths about healthy eating New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s decision to stay out of the Republican presidential race means that the American people will be spared months of discussion about his ample waistline and the bad example it sets. Nonetheless, with first lady Michelle Obama urging everyone to get moving , obesity remains a political hot potato, or maybe a tater tot. Below, a helping of skepticism about the causes of Americans’ poor eating habits — and the effectiveness of political fixes. Walk into nearly any supermarket in the United States, and you are immediately confronted with abundance — bok choy, mangos, melons and avocados from across the globe — where a couple of varieties of apples and carrots once struggled to fill shelf space. But not everyone has easy access to this fruity phantasmagoria. Making those food deserts bloom is a centerpiece of Michelle Obama’s anti-obesity agenda. But the prevalence of food deserts is almost certainly overstated.
What is the World's Biggest Cash Crop? Yep Cannabis makes serious dough. Curious why so many US states – Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Colorado – have decriminalised or even legalized the drug? Because state legislators are getting high on another kind of green. How long before other cash-strapped governments around the world follow suit? We scored some data on yearly harvested area, production weight and wholesale value for the most common food crops from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, and used it to calculate yield per km2. Then we went sniffing around in various UN World Drug Reports and performed some backroom calculations to cook up some broadly comparable figures for illegal drugs – cocaine, heroin and the mighty marijuana. Data on illicit substances is, like the peeps who sell them, more than a bit sketchy. » Intrigued? Part of the infographic mega-tome, Knowledge is Beautiful.
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Build Extreme MMA Endurance: Trainer Martin Rooney Discusses 'The Hurricane'! Hurricane Training For MMA Success Over the last number of years, some incredibly powerful hurricanes hit a number of parts of the world, and they have left devastation in their path. This year was a record year not only for the number of storms, but also the severity of them. As devastating as these hurricanes were, the people involved have shown their resilience and the world has rallied around them. In many ways, these storms have been some people's opportunity to reflect on what is important and to rise above situations when they become most difficult. A hurricane is a mass of power that wreaks havoc where it lands and then moves on. In the world of mixed martial arts, a hurricane of sorts has entered gyms around the world thanks to MMA super trainer, Martin Rooney. [ Q ] Martin, we've talked a bit about your Training For Warriors System. [ A ] Sure Larry. [ Q ] How did you actually develop Hurricane days. [ Q ] These sessions sound tough as hell. [ Q ] OK, Martin you got me here.
Marijuana Demystified: 11 Things We All Need to Know About Weed. ~ Erez Batat get elephant's newsletter “It should be legalized and taxed. Taxed. Yeah, ‘Gimme a pack of marijuana!’ But this other stuff is poison; acid’s poison, speed is poison, STP is poison, it’s all poison. But grass is nothing.” ~ Jack Kerouac Whenever I read a blog about cannabis, I feel like I am watching a presidential debate with only one candidate. The blog will either demand to legalize the plant due to its magical properties, or will list the horrific impact it will have on society. As always, the truth is neither here nor there. Here is a simple breakdown of what I learned from a few years of occasional use of pot. The dark side 1. Pot is a foreign substance; our bodies knows it and are trying to flush it down. 2. Marijuana causes chemical lapses within the mind. 3. ‘nuff said. 4. On occasion, especially while consuming low-quality cannabis, we might freak out about something—it could be anything from a knock on the door, a scary scene in a movie or that the cat is about to attack. 5. 6.
The silliest meal of my life (followed by a good mushroom recipe) | Kitchen Antics Today’s post comes in two parts. First, a not-very-glowing review of what is arguably New York’s hippest restaurant. Second a recipe. So if you don’t feel like reading the rant, and simply want a simple mushroom recipe, skip to the bottom. In Bonfire of the Vanities, Tom Wolf uses food as metaphor. The greed and pomposity of 1980s New York are distilled into meals of grotesque ostentation. In the fictional restaurant La Boue d’Argent, a diner is served a plate of “flat green noodles carefully intertwined to create a basket weave, superimposed upon which was a flock of butterflies fashioned from pairs of mushroom slices for the wings; pimientos, onion slices, shallots and capers, for the bodies, eyes and antennae.” And one day, in another novel about New York which has yet to be written, gullible Manhattanites will surrender to the fetish for local, “sustainable” food, and pay large sums at a restaurant called ABC Kitchen to be lectured on eco-nonsense and eat pieces of grilled squash.
7 Health Benefits of Ginger I love the aromatic spicy taste of ginger and how it adds a unique flavor to my meals and beverages. But ginger has plenty of other beneficial properties besides its taste. Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine have used ginger to help treat and prevent health problems for thousands of years. Health Uses for Ginger 1. 2. 3. Ginger has many health and medicinal benefits. 4. 5. 6. 7. “Ginger has anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer and antioxidant activities, as well as a small amount of analgesic property,” says Roberta Lee, MD, vice chair, Department of Integrative Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City. Add ginger to your diet along with foods such as beets, onions, and flax seed oil to reduce inflammation. Add more ginger to your life! • Make ginger tea with fresh ginger, chop up a teaspoon or two or three, and add raw honey. • Ginger is great added to soups and stews. • When you make some fresh juice, add some ginger to your juicer. My Favorite Recipes With Ginger
Vegan Health: Iron Rich Vegan Foods Vegan HealthIron Rich Vegan FoodsIt has come to my attention that several of my readers want information about iron deficiency anemia caused from poor iron intake. This can easily be addressed by eating enough iron rich vegan foods in your diet. Listed below are foods that should be HIGH on your daily menu list. All you have to do is make sure that dark green leafy vegetables and cooked dried beans are the basis of your daily diet. Iron is the central part of the our blood's hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in our blood. Iron Needs for Vegan Adults The RDA for a vegan diet for iron is 14 milligrams per day for men and post-menopause women. Iron Needs for Vegan Children 0-6 months: Breast milk provides adequate iron, 0.27 mg/day 7-12 months: 11 mg/day 1-3 years: 7 mg/day 4-8 years: 10 mg/day 9-13 years: 8 mg/day 14-18 years (boys): 11 mg/day 14-18 years (girls): 15 mg/day
The Ultimate List Of 40 High-Protein Foods! Pump up your protein intake, aisle by aisle, at the supermarket with Bodybuilding.com's top 40 ultimate protein picks! Let us count the reasons we're obsessed with protein. For one, you need enough of this benevolent macronutrient to build and repair muscle. It also plays a role in revving fat-burning metabolism and reducing the hunger pangs that can lead to an attack on the vending machine. Additionally, protein works to slow the release of carbohydrates into your bloodstream, which can prevent the sudden spikes in blood sugar that are thought to encourage fat storage and sagging energy levels. Physique-minded individuals should seek out at least 1 g of protein for each pound of body weight to maintain and build muscle. That's why we thought it was about time to roll our editorial cart through the major supermarket sections to help you find the biggest protein wallop for your buck. Check out our top 40 items to put on your protein-friendly grocery list! High-Protein Dairy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6 Ways to Cut Back On Meat If You’re Not Ready to Take the Full Veg Plunge There are 9 billion land animals (down from 10 billion!) killed in the United States’ animal agriculture industry every year. That’s more beings than there are humans on the planet. Though One Green Planet advocates for a compassionate, planet-friendly, plant-based diet, we understand that not everyone is eager to clear their cupboards of anything that had a face or a mom. 1. By now, most of us have heard of Meatless Monday. Check out Meatless Monday’s website for ideas as well as OGP’s Meatless Monday post. 2. Think about it. If everyone ate this way, we’d save 3 billion animals. 3. Written by Mark Bittman, “VB6 Eat Vegan Before 6:00 to Lose Weight and Restore Your Health . . . for Good” is a book designed to do just that. Recently, I was having a conversation with a young man who said he could never be vegan. 4. I find myself encouraging people to take the vegan transition slow and steady. 5. Make it a fun challenge to veganize your favorite meals. 6. Download the app now!