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10 Spices That Heal

10 Spices That Heal
By Vicky Uhland, Natural Solutions There’s good reason to season: Doctors and dietitians agree that your spice rack can be just as essential as your medicine cabinet when it comes to preventing and treating disease. Research consistently shows that many spices and herbs have medicinal qualities and can help prevent everything from cancer to the common cold. Cumin: Prevents Cancer HOW IT WORKS: It’s no surprise to many spice researchers that cancer rates are lower in India, where cumin is a diet staple. Ginger: Calms Nausea HOW IT WORKS: Chinese medical texts dating back to the fourth century BC tout ginger’s antinausea properties, and modern clinical studies offer scientific proof that it works–a substance in ginger shuts down a nerve receptor in the body that triggers the vomiting reflex. Basil: Combats Colds HOW IT WORKS: Basil is rich in antioxidants, which help boost immunity. Next: Diabetes, Memory, Cholersterol and Blood Pressure

10 magical spices Fat-burning, anti-ageing, breath freshening, antiseptic… many spices have surprising and truly magical virtues... © Thinkstock But do be careful not to get too much of a good thing and overdoing it, as some of them are very powerful… they are to be used in medicinal doses. Take a little tour on our culinary spice route and learn how to spice up your life! Fat-burning spice: chilli Virtues: Chillies (like pepper and mustard) sting and burn the mouth, but not only. Soothing spice: vanilla Virtue: Vanilla is known for both its soothing and stimulating virtues. Anti-ageing spice: turmeric Virtues: Generally, all spices contain high quantities of anti-oxidants, but turmeric’s power is even higher. Anti-bloating spice: aniseed Virtues: The star aniseed helps to fight against bloating, and facilitates digestion. Anti-cold spice: cinnamon Virtues: Cinnamon has many qualities, in particular anti-viral and antiseptic virtues. Anti-inflammatory spice: liquorice Fresh breath spice: coriander Jessica Xavier

10 Food Combos For Better Immunity, Disease Prevention, Energy And Weight Loss July 28, 2013 by KAREN FOSTER 10 Food Combos For Better Immunity, Disease Prevention, Energy And Weight Loss The healthiest dietary strategies ultimately depend on the right food combinations. One of the best ways to optimize food pairings is to mix foods that are neutral and not overly acidic. Here are 10 food combinations that will make staying healthy and being fit easier. 1) COMBINATION: Turmeric and salmon PROVIDES: General Anti-inflammatory and Healing Properties Salmon is low on carbohydrates and high on protein. 2) COMBINATION: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and TomatoesPROVIDES: Better protection from diseases Tomatoes boast of four major carotenoids (alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene) besides three potent antioxidants (betacarotene, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C) which may help fight cancer and heart disease. 3) COMBINATION: Red Bell Peppers and Black BeansPROVIDES: Better Immunity They look good at the veggie market and are expensive. Forget crash dieting.

Curcumin/Tumeric Top 10 Foods Highest in Protein #1: Turkey and Chicken (Turkey Breast)Chicken: Chicken Breast (58g) provides 17g protein. Chicken Leg (69g) provides 18g protein. Chicken Thigh (37g) provides 9g protein. Click to see complete nutrition facts. #2: Fish (Tuna, Salmon, Halibut)Other fish high in protein per fillet(3oz or 85g): Tuna (22g), Salmon (22g), Halibut (22g), Snapper (22g), Perch(21g), Flounder and Sole (21g), Cod (20g), Tilapia (17g). #3: Cheese (Non-fat Mozzarella)Other cheese high in protein per ounce(28g): Low-fat Cottage Cheese (5g), Low-fat Swiss Cheese (8g), Low-fat Cheddar (6g), Parmesan (10g), Romano (9g). #4: Pork Loin (Chops)Sirloin Roast 3oz (28g) provides 23g of protein, Ham 3oz (28g) provides 18g of protein, 1 slice of bacon (8g) provides 3g of protein. #5: Lean Beef and Veal (Low Fat)T-Bone Steak 3oz (28g) provides 19g of protein, 1 Piece of Beef Jerky (20g) provides 7g of protein. #6: TofuClick to see complete nutrition facts. To find even more high protein foods, use the nutrient ranking tool.

Cayenne Pepper Cures 07/07/2011: John Garber from Twin Falls, Idaho, Id Usa : "Dear Sirs: Can you tell us where we can buy 10 pounds of whole African Bird Peppers? And for how much? Thank you, John Garber" Replies 03/10/2012: Andy from London, Uk replies: "I make Cocoa which has a lot of health properties. 10/05/2012: Saydieauntie from Greenville, Sc replies: "I have recently come across this website and am very excited to begin a cayenne tea as I have a family history or bad heart health. 10/06/2012: Mmsg from Somewhere, Europe replies: "Sadieauntie, start small, with very little." [ YEA ] 06/21/2009: Geri from Dothan, Alabama : "Cayenne pepper effects on heart racing and arrythmia... I have been using cayenne pepper for several months for racing heart and arrythmia. [ YEA ] 02/13/2011: Kolin from Nottingham, England replies: "Yesterday I had, unusually while awake, a strong episode of atrial flutter, my chest felt like a washine machine full of golf balls! [ WARNING! [ WARNING! advertisement

Make "Off-The-Grid" Super Food Secretly In Your Home Judy's Organic Herbs HerbGuide Ayurvedic herbs - Somavalli, the intoxicating herb ( HerbladyMarilyn ) posted Thu March 21st 2013 @ 11:27 AM This herb, a leafless East Indian vine, is traditionally used to treat depression, fatigue and psychosis. Its sour milky juice was formerly used to make an intoxicating drink. Sarcostemma is from a family of 35 species of flowering plants in the dogbane family. Its name is derived from ‘sarkos’ meaning flesh and ‘stemma’ meaning garland. The plants are climbing milkweeds or caustic bushes and tend to have trailing vines or lianas. Milk Thistle ( HerbladyMarilyn ) posted Thu March 7th 2013 @ 12:35 AM This herb is best known as the single most important liver protector. Healing History Nicholas Culpeper, the influential British herbalist in the 17th century, endorsed milk thistle as a treatment for jaundice, the yellowing of the skin caused by liver disease. Ayurvedic herb Indian Gooseberry for Constipation, Digestion ( HerbladyMarilyn ) posted Thu February 28th 2013 @ 2:29 PM

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