Shrimp from the Gulf of Mexico is widely contaminated with carcinogens. 53% of sampled shrimp contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons such as xylene, toluene and benzene, which are carcinogenic. Read more…
SOURCE: GreenMedInfo
November 28, 2012
MOST GULF OF MEXICO SHRIMP CONTAIN CARCINOGENS
November 28, 2012
Bitter Greens with Walnuts
Bitter greens are excellent for stimulating bile flow, thus helping you to digest properly.
In addition, they are an excellent source of folate.
Serves: 8
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Source: Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Ingredients
- 1 bunch dandelion greens
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces
- 1 bunch mustard greens
- 1 bunch collard greens
- 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- sea salt (to taste)
Directions
Toast the walnuts in a 350-degree oven for 5-10 minutes, until they release a fragrant odor.
Wash the greens and remove any coarse stems (especially from collards and mustard greens).
Bring 3 inches of salted water to boil, add the greens and boil for 5 minutes uncovered.
Drain the greens, lay on a flat surface to cool, and then chop.
Heat the oil in a large sauté pan, add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring so the garlic does not burn.
Add greens, walnuts and salt to taste. Cook until greens are heated through.
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November 27, 2012
THE AAP FINALLY RECOGNIZES THE LINKS AMONG AUTISM, INFLAMMATION, LEAKY GUT AND AUTOIMMUNITY
It’s something that biomedical doctors, functional-medicine doctors and naturopaths have known about for years, but the American Academy of Pediatrics is finally recognizing the links among autism and inflammation, leaky gut and autoimmunity.
In this article for Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), Dr. Bob Sears gives a great play-by-play of a supplement to the November 2012 edition of Pediatrics. Here are some of the highlights from Dr. Sears’ article:
- “Clinical practice and research to date indicate the important role of GI conditions in ASDs and their impact on children as well as their parents and clinicians.”
- “Gut-brain connection, immune function, and genome-microbiome interaction.” Yes, it actually said gut-brain connection!
- “Increasingly, evidence supports a combination of changes in gut microflora, intestinal permeability (intestinal what?), inappropriate immune response, activation of specific metabolic pathways, and behavioral changes.”
- “Endoscopic analyses of children with ASD and GI symptoms have revealed the presence of a subtle, diffuse inflammation of the intestinal tract.”
- “Autoimmune responses in children with ASDs and a familial history of autoimmunity have been reported.”
- “Autoantibodies could indicate the presence of inflammatory processes and/or an autoimmune component that could affect the integrity of the mucosal barrier and contribute to decreased mucosal barrier integrity.”
- “Leaky gut.” Yes! It actually used those two foreign words that have been scoffed at for so long, and explains the research supporting this theory so that we general pediatricians can understand and begin to believe it.
- “Nutritional status and nutrient intake are inextricably related in children with autism.”
- A table on “Biomarkers as potential outcome measures” includes testing for: intestinal permeability to assess leaky gut, calprotectin for intestinal inflammation, celiac disease serology tests to assess gluten sensitivity, food allergy panels (not sure what for . . . maybe food allergies play some sort of role in all this?), organic acid testing for B12 or folate deficiency, and analysis of gut microbiota.”
November 27, 2012
GEOENGINEERING CHEMTRAILS CONTAIN HEAVY METALS
Those aren’t old-fashioned contrails hazing up our skies anymore. Contrails disappear pretty quickly. Those are geoengineering chemtrails filled with heavy metals (aluminum, barium, etc.) that fall on you and me, and they’re used for climate control. Don’t believe me? Even the Washington Post knows about it! Read more…
SOURCE: The Washington Post
November 27, 2012
DANGEROUS EMFS FROM CELL PHONES
New research shows that radiation emitted from cell phones may damage DNA and disrupt DNA repair, which could ultimately lead to cancer. Read more…
November 27, 2012
Bloodroot Burger
This gluten-free, soy-free Bloodroot veggie burger is delicious and is a locally famous dish from Bloodroot restaurant in Bridgeport, CT.
Serves: 20
Prep time: 45 minutes
Cook time: 2 hours
Source: Bloodroot Restaurant
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds (soaked overnight, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup French lentils (small greenish/black) (soaked overnight, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup basmati rice (soaked overnight, rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup quinoa (soaked overnight, rinsed and drained)
- 1 small onion (small dice)
- 3-4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 10oz spinach, kale or Swiss chard (shredded)
- 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup tamari soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 small potatoes
Directions
In separate pots, cook quinoa, rice and lentils until very soft; the lentils take the longest to cook. Toast almonds in a 300F oven until well dried out. When the quinoa, rice and lentils are done, drain any remaining water off and combine in a large bowl. Turn almonds into a processor and chop finely. Set aside.
Saute’ onion, garlic, greens and cumin in coconut oil or ghee. When onions turn golden and begin to brown, turn off heat and add to grains. Combine all, including almonds, together with tamari and pepper. Finally, grate potatoes (well washed, skins and all) and add to mixture. Mix thoroughly. Potatoes should help burgers stick together better.
Weigh approximately 110 grams of mix for each burger and form into patties. Separate with parchment paper, place in glass container and freeze.
When ready to serve, brush each burger with coconut oil or melted ghee and broil on both sides.
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November 26, 2012
DEPRESSION AND INFLAMMATION
Here’s a great article about the connection between depression and inflammation. “Depression (and anxiety) are associated with multiple markers of inflammation in the body, though a source for inflammation is often not apparent.
Mere exposure to psychological stress can cause elevations in pro-inflammatory cytokines, and the ability of stress to drive inflammation is increased in depressed individuals.” Read more…
SOURCE: Evolutionary Psychiatry
November 26, 2012
SOME DIET SUPPLEMENTS ENHANCE MITOCHONDRIAL BIOSYNTHESIS
In what may be good news for people with mitochondrial dysfunction and disease, a new study shows that dietary supplements OxyElite Pro and Cellucore HD enhance mitochondrial biosynthesis. Read more…
SOURCE: Nutrition and Metabolism
November 26, 2012
Savory Millet Polenta Two ways
This millet polenta is my favorite way to eat millet. It tastes very much like corn without the high levels of inflammatory omega-6’s.
Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hours, 20 minutes
Source: Natural Gourmet Institute
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet potato (peeled and chopped, 1/4)
- 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (stems removed)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups water or homemade vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup millet (soaked overnight, drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup arrowroot (for pan-frying only)
- 1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley (minced)
Directions
In a heavy 2- to 3-quart saucepan, melt ghee or oil over medium heat. Add sweet potato and onion, and saute’ for 5 minutes, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to prevent browning. Add garlic, thyme and bay leaf, and saute’ for 3-4 more minutes.
Add water or stock, millet and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 45-50 minutes. Stir vigorously several times during the course of cooking to help release soft starch in millet and to prevent sticking. Remove millet from heat when it turns soft and creamy. Set aside to rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
Lightly oil a 6- to 8-cup capacity baking dish. Pour polenta into baking dish, smooth stop with a moistened spatula. Set polenta aside to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate, uncovered, until fully set, about 30 minutes.
Cut into shapes (triangles, squares, etc.) for further cooking.
Pan-Fried
Heat oil at a depth of 1/4″ in a wide heavy saute’ pan over medium heat. Dredge polenta in arrowroot; tap well to remove excess coating. When oil shimmers, add sliced polenta and fry until golden and crisp. Flip to crisp other side. Drain on paper and serve hot.
Baked
Heat the oven to 350F. Brush a cookie sheet with oil and place polenta on top. Allow some space between pieces and brush lightly with oil. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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November 25, 2012
REMISSION FROM PARKINSON’S WITHOUT DRUGS?
I was shocked to find out that my high-school friend Roger Long had Young-Onset Parkinson’s. We’re not THAT old!
But I was super-happy to discover that his Parkinson’s is in remission because of his thinking outside the box.
Not only that, but Roger climbed to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro a few months ago without being on any medication! [Read more…]
