Immune system protein regulates sensitivity to bitter taste New research from the Monell Center reveals that tumor necrosis factor (TNF), an immune system regulatory protein that promotes inflammation, also helps regulate sensitivity to bitter taste. The finding may provide a mechanism to explain the taste system abnormalities and decreased food intake that can be associated with infections, autoimmune disorders, and chronic inflammatory diseases. In addition to its role in mediating inflammation, TNF has been implicated in the progression of varied diseases ranging from Alzheimer's disease to cancer. "Reduced food intake and associated malnutrition is a significant concern that affects the long-term prognosis of many people who are very ill," said senior author Hong Wang, PhD, a molecular biologist at Monell. "Our findings reveal that bitter taste is regulated by the immune system. Specifically, TNF may make sick people more sensitive to bitterness so that foods taste more bitter and less appetizing."
30 Bananas a Day! untitled Making homemade mayonnaise is easy, and it tastes better than most store-bought versions. In addition, you can choose to include only healthy ingredients in your mayo. This way, you can avoid the refined vegetable oils that most commercial brands use. You can also experiment with your mayo, adding many different ingredients and flavors. Here is a very basic recipe to make your own homemade mayonnaise: 2 raw egg yolks, preferably pastured.1 cup quality oil like avocado oil or light olive oil.2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.1 tablespoon water.Sea salt. Instructions: Before you start, make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature.Put the egg yolks in a food processor or blender. However, note that the egg yolks in mayo aren’t cooked. And, while the basic recipe above is great to start with, there is more to mayonnaise than just oil and eggs. Here are 10 homemade mayonnaise recipes that are actually pretty healthy. 1. Ingredients: View recipe Advertisement 2. View recipe 3. View recipe 4. 5.
Veggie-Heavy Stress Reduction Regimen Shown to Modify Cell Aging The fountain of youth may simply be a healthy diet and reduced stress after all, not a magic pill or expensive cosmetics. Comprehensive lifestyle changes, including more fruit and vegetables as well as meditation and yoga, were shown to reverse signs of aging at the cellular level for the first time in a study published today. Adopting a diet rich in unprocessed foods combined with moderate exercise and stress management over five years increased the length of telomeres, the ends of chromosomes linked to aging, according to a study of 35 men published in the Lancet medical journal. No previous study has shown the effect of lifestyle changes on telomere length, the authors said. The research, led by Dean Ornish, founder of the Preventive Medicine Research Institute, adds to evidence of the benefits of healthy habits. Ornish’s Lifestyle Heart Trial, published in 1998, showed a reversal of coronary heart disease over five years. Stress Link Eating Freedom
The Chinese Cookbook :: A Free Online Chinese Recipe Cookbook Chinese Recipes Alphabetical (A - Z) Go back to home How to Plant and Grow Garlic If you love garlic, consider planting some this fall. It’s easy to grow, just follow these steps. GardeningGarlicGIYPlanting Ideas Related Posts « Attention Nature Lovers, You’ve Got To See This Video! Marijuana and HIV; What Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You to Know » Top 10 Healthiest Homemade Dog Food Recipes Pet owners and vets are divided in two very distinct camps when it comes to homemade dog food recipes. There are the naysayers who consider that food prepared at home lacks certain very important nutrients and minerals and there are the ones who consider dogs should eat homemade food. The food you prepare at home has the main advantage of being fresh, delicious and prepared with ingredients you actually know. If you’re not sure which side to take, here are a few reasons that could help you understand the benefits of creating homemade dog food recipes. Let us take a look at the pros and cons of using these two types of pet foods. Commercial dog foods are prepared using processing methods which destroy nutrients in the ingredients. However, there are some dog food brands that care about the kind of food that you’re providing to your dog. On the other hand, homemade meals will provide you with the following: Homemade pet food contains the freshest and healthiest ingredients. Doggie beef stew
11 Great Vegan Restaurants in NYC Hey, hungry vegans! Its no secret that your diet can be exciting and varied, even while maintaining a vegan-friendly diet. Here’s the scoop on 11 great eateries in the Big Apple where you can get your nosh on. Whether you’re hankering for brunch, dinner, drinks or dessert, these vegan-friendly establishments help you keep your commitment to healthy, animal-free food while dining out or ordering in! 1. Blossom 2. 3. 4. Mini Veggie Burger Sliders from Gobo 5. 6. 7. 8. Veggie Dumplings with Japanese Soba from Quantum Leap 9. 10. 11. Beet Salad from V-Note Pin It How to Preserve Avocados I cannot get enough avocado. In high school, we had an avocado tree in our front yard, and I got avocado whenever I wanted it. In Washington, avocados are freaking expensive! Although various varieties of avocado are available year round, they are typically most affordable in the spring through the fall. When I see a really good deal on avocados (under $1 each for the large size), I buy about ten at a time. Every time we collected his bounty, we’d toss a sacrificial avocado to him as thanks for his good work. Not wanting the overripe fallen avocados to go to waste, my mom began preserving them in the freezer. I have two gallon bags in the freezer right now and could use your help. Ingredients 5ripe avocados5 TBSlemon juice Cooking Directions Slice the avocados in half and discard pits. Thanks to Lifehacker for sharing this post! 1. 2. 3. Posts may contain affiliate links.
'Artificial egg' made from PLANTS backed by Bill Gates set to revolutionize cooking goes on sale at Whole Foods By Mark Prigg In San Francisco Published: 16:06 GMT, 10 September 2013 | Updated: 09:15 GMT, 11 September 2013 A radical ‘artificial egg’ backed by Paypal billionaire Peter Thiel and Bill Gates goes on sale in US supermarkets for the first time today. Made from plants, it can replace eggs in everything from cakes to mayonnaise - without a chicken ever coming close to the production process. The team today started selling their ‘plant egg’, called Beyond Eggs, in Whole Foods in California - and say it could soon be available in supermarkets worldwide. Eggstraordinary: The powder is a special blend of plants including peas and beans ‘We want to take animals out of the equation,’ said Josh Tetrick, the firm’s founder. 'Even better than the real thing': MailOnline was able to try two of Hampton Creek’s products - its mayonnaise, and cookies made using its baking product. The results were surprising, if a little anticlimactic. The team initially struggled.
DIY Hoisin Sauce-The Battle It is no secret that I am delighted when I find I can make a homemade version of a commercial product. Several months ago I found a recipe for Hoisin Sauce in a microwave book. The author indicated that the recipe had come from Recipezaar which is now Food.com. I thought I would go check the recipe out on the site. I decided to make both recipes and see if I liked one better than the other, and, of course, I had to make my own changes, too. So, try them both. The first recipe uses black bean sauce or peanut butter. Combine soy sauce, peanut butter, molasses, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, onion powder in a glass measuring cup. DIY Hoisin Sauce-large quantity 1 c. beef broth (low sodium if possible) 1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce 1/3 c. dry sherry 2 T. cornstarch 2 T. molasses 2 T. brown sugar 2 T. tomato paste 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 t. ginger black pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a 1 qt. glass measuring cup or microwave-proof bowl.