POLITICS IS ALSO ABOUT ENCOURAGING PUBLIC HEALTH PEDAGOGY AND HABITS THAT HEAL, ENERGIZE, CLEAN. AND THAT ARE LOW-BUDGET AND LOW CARBON IMPACT.
IT IS IN THIS CONTEXT THAT SUPERFOODS ARE JUSTIFIED TO COME OUT OF THE DARK INTO THE LIGHT OF POLITICAL EXISTENCE. AND CANDIDATE CHRISTIAN'S GUBERNATORIAL SUCCESS WAS ALSO PARTIALLY THE RESULT OF PROMOTION, SEE BELOW.
WE BEGIN THIS SECTION WITH AN ANALYSIS OF THE RAW VEGAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE. AS THIS PRODUCT IS ONE WAY TO ENCOURAGE A TASTY PLANT-BASED DIET THAT HEAL HUMANS, ENCOURAGE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE THAT RESTORES THE HUMUS AND HAPPINESS AMONG THE PEOPLE.
THE LONGEVITY AND FREEDOM MOUSSE AT ITS BEST
INGREDIENTS:
1. Almond milk: replaces the cow's calf food.
2. Avocado: replaces the artery clogging butter.
3. Flax seeds and walnuts: replaces the saturated fats-rich cream and eggs.
4. Brazil nuts: One of these nuts in thy guts fully satisfies the body in selenium needs, one of the most anti-cancer minerals, that which tends to be seriously missing in non organic and mainstream agriculture.
5. Dates and raisins and a piece of organic non-gased banana: these fruits rich in natural fructose replace the cardio-vascular and pancreas damaging processed sugar, the evidence of which is fully established.
6. And raw organic cacao powder and raw cacao butter: replaces cooked devitalized chocolate powder and cow's casein, that which remains excellent food, but for the cow's calf who needs to grow hundreds pounds in a short time.
7. A dash of vanilla extract and non gmo lecithin.
8. For those who desire more fiber and less bounce to the ounce (= a thicker mousse), then a pinch of psylium may be indicated.
HOW IT WORKS.
1. Soak the amands overnight to remove impureties.
2. Blend them in a blender and strain them.
3. With the resulting milk, pour it in the blender.
4. Gently place one avocado in the blender, not forgetting to remove the pit thereof beforehand.
5. And the other ingredients according to taste and ailments.
QUESTION: WHY IS IT HEALTHY TO REFRAIN FROM INCLUDING DAIRY IN THE FREEDOM MOUSSE ?
ANSWER:
"THERE IS STRONG EVIDENCE IN THE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE THAT WHEN A REDUCTION IN FAT IS COMPARED TO A REDUCTION IN PROTEIN INTAKE, THE PROTEIN EFFECT ON BLOOD CHOLESTEROL IS MORE SIGNIFICANT THAN THE EFFECT OF SATURATED FAT. ANIMAL PROTEIN IS A HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIC AGENT" (Bernard N et al. April 22, 1994, see "Good Medicine": 1994; 3:11-14 Likewise for cancer, "....all animal food consumption, even fish and chicken, raises the rates of cancer" quoting from Dr Fuhrman (ibid., page 33), who supports this piece of allegation with over twenty years of medical practice and key studies, such as the ones orchestrated by Chen, et al, entitled: "A a study of diet nutrition and disease in the People's Republic of China (1988).
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN THIS "HERETIC" MOUSSE AND THE "ORTHODOX" MAINSTREAM FRENCH MOUSSE
CONTRARILY TO THE MAINSTREAM FRENCH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE, THERE IS NOTHING IN THIS VEGAN MOUSSE TO CLOG ARTERIES. NOTHING THEREIN TO TRIGGER THE ADRENALINE-CORTISOL STRESS MECHANISM. NOTHING THEREIN TO UNLEASH THE THE SUGAR RUSH, THE MAGNESIUM FLUSH AND RESULTING BLEUS.
ON THE OTHER HAND, THIS VEGAN CACAO MOUSSE BALANCES OUT THE ESSSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE OMEGAS 3'S, SATISFIES THE BODY'S NEEDS IN TERMS OF PROTEINS, ANTI-OXYDANTS, FLAVONOLS, VITAMINES, MINERALS AND DIFFERENT KEY CHEMICALS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE BLISS PRODUCING DOPAMINES & ANANDAMIDES WHILE BEING ONE OF THE BEST " INTESTINAL FIBER "BROOM", TO CLEAN OUT THE GASTRO-INTESTINAL TRAC WITH.
ON THE ISSUE OF THE PEOPLE'S TASTE-BUDS
THIS IS ALSO A DELICIOUS DESERT. HOWEVER, FOR THOSE WHO ARE ADDICTED TO CHOLESTEROL, CASEIN, PROCESSED SUGAR, ANIMAL FOODS, DAIRY FAT, HORMONE AND ANTI-BIOTICS RESIDUES AND PESTICIDES, YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT ADDICTION ATTRACTS MORE ADDICTION (LIKE SHAKESPEARE'S "VIOLENCE BEGETS VIOLENCE" OBSERVATION). THEREFORE, YOU WILL HAVE DIFFICULTY APPRECIATING AND PROPERLY ASSIMILATING NATURAL HUMAN FOODS UNTIL YOU ARE SUFFICIENTLY DETOXED. THEN, THE TASTEBUDS WILL RECOGNIZE WHAT THEY INSTINCTLY DO, THAT RAW ORGANIC VEGAN CHOCOLATE MOUSSE IS AN EXTRAORDINARY CULINARY AND HEALTH-MAINTAINING EXPERIENCE.
ON RAW CACAO, SCIENCE, HEALTH ANANDAMIDE AND THE DOPAMINE NEURO-TRANSMITTER
Chocolate starts with a tree called the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). This tree grows in equatorial regions such as South America, Africa and Indonesia.Raw Cacao contains approximately 380 known chemicals, most of which contribute to health. Dr. Drewnowski from the University of Michigan found that chocolate triggers the production of opioids. Opioids are chemicals, such as those found in opium, that produce a feeling of well-being (euphoria). He found that eating chocolate causes the brain to produce natural opiates, which dull pain and increase a feeling of well-being.An interesting fact from clinical research: If the receptors in the brain that signal the presence of opioids were blocked, chocolate cravings decreased. There are chemicals in chocolate that result in the production of dopamine, a neurotransmitter. One of the compounds in chocolate is anandamide, which is already produced in your brain. Once produced Anandamide is broken down quickly, by our body so we do not feel relaxed all the time.
But now science has proven that chocolate may extend the feelings of well-being by extending the time that the Anandamide actually stays in our blood stream without the side effects of chemical drugs!
Substances in chocolate that have been discussed in the scientific literature as pharmacologically significant, include: anandamide (bliss chemical), arginine (nature's Viagra), dopamine (neurotransmitter), epicatechins (antioxidants), histamine, magnesium, serotonin (anti-stress neurotransmitter), tryptophan (anti-depressant amino acid), phenylethylamine (PEA), polyphenols (antioxidants), tyramine, and salsolinol.
Dr. Bernard Jensen's research on the heart indicates that this organ requires two minerals more than any other, magnesium and potassium. Magnesium is concentrated eighteen times greater in the heart muscle than in the bloodstream. Magnesium is the primarily mineral missing when heart problems occur. Magnesium increases the overall vigor of the heart muscle. This mineral also decreases blood coagulation thus lowering blood pressure and helping the heart pump more effectively. Cacao, of course, is a fantastic food source of heart-supporting magnesium.
According to research cited in The New York Times, fresh cacao beans are super-rich in antioxidant flavonols. Cacao beans contain 10,000 milligrams (10 grams) per 100 grams of flavonol antioxidants. This makes cacao one of the richest sources of antioxidants of any food.
Research has demonstrated that the antioxidants in cacao are highly stable and easily available to human metabolism. Cornell University food scientists found that cocoa powder has nearly twice the antioxidants of red wine and up to three times what is found in green tea. Their findings were published in an article entitled "Cocoa Has More Phenolic Phytochemicals and a Higher Antioxidant Capacity than Teas and Red Wine," found in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, a peer-reviewed publication.
Phenylethylamine (PEA): PEA is a chemical in cacao that increases the activity of neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) in parts of the brain that control our ability to pay attention and stay alert. Elevated PEA levels occur when we are captivated by a good book, movie, or project; this happens specifically during those moments when we are so focused that we lose all track of time, food, and the outside world. PEA is noticeably abundant in the brains of happy people.
Anandamide (The Bliss Chemical): A neurotransmitter called anandamide (n-arachidonoylethanolamine), has been isolated in cacao in quantities significant enough to affect the brain. Anandamide is a cannabinoid naturally found in the human brain. Anandamide is a lipid (fat) known as "the bliss chemical" because it is released while we are feeling blissful.
These rare MAO inhibitors actually produce favorable results when consumed by allowing more serotonin and other neurotransmitters such as anandamide, dopamine, etc. to circulate in the brain. According to Dr. Gabriel Cousens, MAO inhibitors facilitate youthening and rejuvenation.
MAO inhibitors may make one younger as they allow more neurotransmitters to remain in the bloodstream. A primary phenomenon that separates children from adults is the level of neurotransmitters in the blood and bodies of children. Generally, as one remains on the Earth longer and longer, the level of neurotransmitters decreases. This creates physical rigidity, less creativity, less joy, and more aging! Cacao, being an MAO inhibitor, keeps plenty of neurotransmitters in circulation and thus significantly reduces this phenomenon from ever occurring.
Nature's anti-depressants: Cacao is indicated for this symptom. Thanks to its serotonin, dopamine, and phenylethylamine producing elements, (three well-studied neurotransmitters), depression is alleviated . Cacao contains monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO Inhibitors) that improve our mood because they allow serotonin and dopamine to remain in the bloodstream longer without being broken down. Cacao contains anandamide which delivers blissful feelings. Cacao also contains B vitamins, which are associated with brain health. All this makes cacao a natural prozac.
ORGANIC RAW CACAO VERSUS THE COOKED AND PROCESSED CHOCOLATE
Chocolate is healthier if it is dark with no added dairy products/milk or refined sugar. Even better are raw cacao beans, the "food of the gods" as wrote raw cacao expert David Wolfe quoting the Mayas. Raw cacao possesses all of the magical properties of chocolate without any adulteration or processing. Moreover, most processed cacao powder is defatted, roasted cacao (that which destroys enzymes and vitamines) and treated with potassium carbonate. However, there is still more benefit from cooked cacao versus no cacao. So no offense intended to the cacao cooked industries. They too are contributing in restoring the country's deplorable public health level, especially when they use organic and vegan cacao.
studies confirm that plant based foods are superior health-wise to animal based foods.
"Studies comparing vegetarian to nonvegetaran groups show much less cancer among vegetarians, especially those avoiding dairy products" (Joel Fuhrman, MD, "Fasting and eating for Health"; St Martin's Gfiffin NY, 1995, page 35. Among hundreds of others, the study he is referring to is: Phillips, Garfinkel et al. 'Moratilty among Californian Seventh day adventists for selected cancer sites" (Journal of National Cancer Institute, 1980:65:1097-1107).
SUMMARY OF HEALTH BENEFITS OF CACAO
Fight Oxidation and Inflammation - Cocoa flavanols have antioxidant-like, and anti-inflammatory properties. These phytonutrient compounds may fight oxidative stress and chronic inflammation associated with aging skin, Alzheimer, Cancer, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Fibromyalgia, Allergies, Asthma, Gout, Bowel Disease, and Gingivitis.
Lower Blood Pressure - Unprocessed cocoa flavanols appear to allow blood vessels to relax (become pliable), and decrease inflammation, which can lower blood pressure and lessen the stress on the heart.
Lower Cholesterol - Continuous intake of polyphenolic compounds containing cocoa powder may reduce LDL oxidative susceptibility and improve HDL cholesterol.
Strengthen the Heart - Scientific studies confirm that anthocyanin flavanols may inhibit platelet formation (Atherosclerosis), which may help prevent Edema, Strokes, and Heart Failure.
Balance Insulin Levels - Unprocessed cocoa has a high content of chromium and anthocyanin flavanols, which may increase insulin sensitivity, (like cinamum), thus improving the way the body regulates blood sugar levels.
Contribute to Weight Loss - Researchers from Japan recently found that phytonutrients found in unprocessed cocoa may help prevent the body from taking the fat in our diets and putting it in fatty cells. Scientists concluded that cocoa flavanols may prevent weight gain related to a high-fat diet; for many possible reasons, from cocoa's mood and energy boosting attributes, to its blood sugar stabilization, to the chocolate being a natural appetite suppressant.
Improve Mental Well-being (raise serotonin) - Unprocessed cocoa is rich in neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, and phenylethylamine). Unprocessed cocoa contains MAO inhibitors, which improve our mood because they allow serotonin and dopamine to remain in the blood stream longer without being broken down. Unprocessed cocoa also contains anandamide, which stimulates a feeling of bliss (called the bliss factor).
Mental Clarity - Phenylethylamine (PEA) increases the activity of neurotransmitters in certain areas of the brain which control the ability to focus and stay alert.
Promote Healthy Gums and Teeth - (It is the sugared cacao that is erosive to the teeth). Unprocessed cocoa is believed to have antibacterial effects on many of the mouth's bacteria, which may help prevent cavities, tooth decay, and other issues, including, but not limited to bad breath.
Chocolate-Science Links & references"The Benefits of Chocolate", Breakthroughs in Health, February 2002, 49, and see David Wolfe's book on Raw Chocolate and websites on left menu. CHECK OUT THE HISTORY OF CHOCOLATE MOUSSE IN THE WIKIPEDIA ENCYCLOPEDIA CHECK OUT THE SCIENCE OF GROWNING CACAO TREES SCIENCE AND CACAO FROM PURDUE UNIVERSITY cacao (kakaw) in Guatemelian culture
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Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2008
Candidate speaks out on raw vegan chocolate mousse issue
The online version of the state voters’ pamphlet was posted on the Secretary of State’s website today and you can find it here. But I got a sneak peak at the printed version and thought I’d direct you to a few highlights ahead of time.
First, you might check out Will Baker’s candidate statement. He’s the Reform Party’s candidate for governor. He floats a couple of conspiracies and then asks readers “to please call ‘60 Minutes’ at (212) 975-2006 and please press zero to speak to a live person.” Sounds like he’s done this before.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Christian Pierre Joubert favors “the distribution of ‘superfoods’ (including but not limited to amazing dopamine-producing raw vegan chocolate mousses).” That sounds like a kitchen table issue. Do House Democrats know about this?
Republican Jim Wiest is running for Lieutenant Governor again and declares himself to be Dino Rossi’s running mate when he says “With Dino Rossi and myself back on the ballot again, we have a chance to correct the mistakes make since that November Election day four years ago.”
David Blomstrom wants to be your next state Superintendent of Public Instruction and in his candidate statement he declares “Viva Chavez! No, I haven’t lost my mind — just my profession (teaching) and students.” He later asks “So why do the media ignore and even lie about me?”
Don’t look at me. He’s getting ink here, isn’t he?
And because I got a copy of the Clark County version of the voters’ pamphlet it had Republican Rep. Jim Dunn’s candidate statement included. Near the end Dunn declared “Return control of Washington to our residents,” which in this context sounds a lot like “Vote for change by re-electing your state representative.”
SEE THE ENTIRE ARTICLE VIA THIS LINK
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A FEW OTHER HEALTH MAINTAINING POPULAR RAW VEGAN DISHES
Rasberry cheesecake tart (with a crust of nuts and a frosting made from rasberries and cashews): vegan raw paté with flax and sesame crackers; zuckini spaghetti and nutballs with a ratatouille garlic, tomatoe and basil sauce gently dispersed thereon; salade crudité printannière and solar warmed up shitake mushroom, psyllium, miso soup that boosts one's vitality while reinforcing the intestinal cleaning process.
MEASURE 89 OF THE ACTION PLAN AND THE CACAO BEAN AS AN ADDED CURRENCY.
89. There would also be the possibility to use the cacao bean as a unit of monetary exchange. This is relevant given that more and more economic analysts are predicting a big financial tsunami (crash). CLICK HERE TO VERIFY. Moreover, we have evidence that this monetary unit has worked in the past. The Mayan Civilization used the cacao bean as money for many years. CLICK HERE FOR THE EVIDENCE. Therefore, we could first limit the use of cacao beans as money to sustainable intentional eco villages. We would of course need to control the production and the importation of cacao beans. But this would be easy since cacao trees don't grow in the US, let alone in Washington State. There would nonetheless have to be a law prohibiting cacao beans smuggling and cacao tree growing in one's apartment. Counterfeiting via cacao beans would need to be a crime, without which the system would not be operational. If this project were to be crowned with success, then we could generalize it to an entire county (to be proposed by referendum as a civic experiment), provided the county's People would agree. And for those who did not, they would have the option to use other currencies (dollars, gold, silver). And then, we could extend this monetary unit to the entire State. The benefit of this new monetary money would be that it would protect us form a failing dollar, one which could become as devalued and value-less as it became in the 1930s when our leaders also over-spent and over-speculated irresponsibly. Then, during the worse moments of the "Great Crash" an entire suitcase of dollars barely bought a family of four enough to eat for one week. If that happened, most of us couldn’t even repay our mortgages, let alone buy a year's supply of cacao. There are many advantates to using this monetary unit. (a). Using cacao beans in conjunction to the opening up of the money market to other currencies (beginning with silver, gold, side by side with the dollar), would also be a way to help the underdeveloped world to get out of the poverty vicious circle we the West pushed them into in the first place. (b). Secondly, by using cacao beans as money, not only would we help the cacao poor Nations to develop, but we would reduce carbon emissions, immigration and economic havoc. This too is clearly in our interest.. (c). Third, as a bonus, we would have therapeutic food for money. In other words, thanks to its medicinal and nutritional virtues, it would never become value-less, contrarily to paper money made from toxic dyes and chemicals. During times of catastrophes, this flexibility could be handy. For example, if there were a famine resulting from any catastrophe, natural or man made, we could then at least eat this money and feel good about it, thanks to its serotonin, phenylethylamine producing elements and dopamine producing neuro-transmitters, depression would be alleviated. And because of its "bliss" producing anandamide, we would surmount the catastrophe with greater resiliency. (d). This monetary unit is also durable, like gold and silver, once dried, it can last for hundreds of years and is easier to circulate than gold or silver which tend to be heavier in weight. However, the central question is the State's authority to create money. Before the US Constitution, there were no legal obstacles for a State to establish its own money. Many of the original 13 colonies had their own monetary unit. But then came the US Constitution, formed first and foremost to strengthen the colonies against foreign invasion. In the US Congress, it was clear that the Congress, meaning the People, had the authority to create and regulate money. But then came one of the most unconstitutional mistakes the Executive of the time made. The transfer of monetary authority from the US Congress to the Federal Reserve Banks in 1913. The Federal Constitution never authorized such a devolution of power. Since, the Federal Reserve system and its bankers and allies, has endebted us to over 9 trillion dollars - using this money self-servingly. Now, not only are we slaves to excessive taxation (we work roughly one third to pay taxes) but if the Asians wanted, they could precipitate the big finance crisis asking for their money back. Or requesting bigger interest rates. Then Wall Street would go nuts. Thus, in the face of this unconstitutionality, we would need to better think how our State sovereignty and very survival could be better protected. Among other arguments, we would need to invoke Amendment Ten. "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people". Because the US Executive In 1913 violated the US Treasury's and Congress's authority on the producton and regulation of money by transfering it to an executive Agency, (Cf Article 1, section 8 of the US Constitution, CLICK HERE FOR A REVIEW OF THIS DOCUMENT), it follows that the US's Federal Reserve System fringes illegitimacy. Meanwhile, since Congress and the US Treasury have been stripped from this role, the issue of monetary production and regulation may have to be a People and a State issue. It would be necessary for Olympia's Supreme Court to confirm this conclusion. But meanwhile, we have enough evidence to at least present to the People this cacao bean enlightened self-sovereignty project. If only to mitigate the huge financial crises that many economic analysts are predicting. Be that as it may, we first need to better study this question via a Task Force i would, as Governor, if elected, put in place via another executive order. And then we could experiment its success with a few sustainable communities. In the Attica eco-village of New York for example, the new monetary unit created there works so well that much of the entire community of Attica has been using this new currency, even to pay for services. CLICK HERE FOR THE EVIDENCE. If the monetary cacao system worked here, we could then experiment it on an entire county (after refendum) And if that worked, we could extend this unit to the entire 39 counties of the State. And then propose this solution to our other 49 sister States. Out of solidarity and Humanity. Since no one wants to suffer as much as most Americans did in the 1930s. In addition, this initiative would also send a strong message to Washington D.C. to get its "Finance" House in order. If it still wants to be part of our Union. If not, we can always find other legitimate sources of monetary sovereignties. However, there is a problem if i got elected and the the People approved my proposed executive order "cacao currency enlightened self-sovereignty operation" . Last time a political leader signed such an executive order on currency creation, a few months thereafter, he got shot twice, in the front and in the back". CLICK HERE, for the evidence of this and on the History of this problem.
AS FOR MULTIPLE OF DOZENS OF OTHER SUPERFOODS.
PENDING MORE TIME, HEREINAFTER A FEW. WE WILL START WITH SPICES AND WORK OUR WAY UP THE FOOD CHAIN TO TREE FRUITS.
Spices can add much more than flavor, color and variety to your favorite foods; many also have unique health-promoting properties. So if salt and pepper are the only spices in your kitchen, you're missing out on a host of interesting flavors and some potentially potent health benefits.
Ginger
Health Benefits: The active ingredient in ginger is gingerol, a compound that's thought to relax blood vessels, stimulate blood flow and relieve pain. It's commonly used as a digestive aid and contains compounds that ease motion sickness and nausea and inhibit vomiting. This makes it a helpful spice for morning sickness or for people suffering from the side effects of chemotherapy.
Ginger is also an anti-inflammatory, which means it may be useful in fighting heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease and arthritis. Plus, it's high in antioxidants that fight all kinds of diseases.
How it's Used: Ginger can be used freshly ground from the root (see picture) in Asian dishes, as well as in any type of meat, seafood or vegetable dish. Ginger is commonly served along with sushi. Dried ground ginger is typically used in desserts and baking (gingerbread cookies, etc.), and it's also available candied and pickled. Fresh ginger root can also be used to make a soothing ginger tea.
Interesting Tidbit: The health benefits of ginger were documented over 2,000 years ago!
Oregano
Health Benefits: Two of oregano's compounds, thymol and carvacrol, have potent antibacterial properties. In fact, a study in Mexico found that oregano was more effective against an amoeba than a common prescription drug called tinidazol.
Oregano is also a potent antioxidant, rich in phytonutrients. On a per gram basis, fresh oregano has:
• 42 times more antioxidant activity than apples
• 30 times more than potatoes
• 12 times more than oranges
• 4 times more than blueberries
How it's Used: Fresh or dried oregano can be added to Italian dishes, salad dressings, egg dishes, vegetables, meats and more.
Interesting Tidbit: Oregano means "mountain joy" and is sometimes called wild marjoram in Europe. It's closely related to the herb sweet marjoram.
Cinnamon
Health Benefits: Cinnamon is an anti-microbial food that can stop the growth of bacteria, fungi and yeast. A study in the August 2003 International Journal of Food Microbiology also found that a few drops of cinnamon essential oil added to carrot broth was able to effectively preserve the food and fight pathogenic organisms--all while improving the flavor of the broth.
It also has anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory properties, which help prevent unwanted clumping of blood platelets. And, it may help boost brain function.
People with diabetes should also take note that cinnamon is a useful tool to help control blood sugar. A study in the December 2003 Diabetes Care found that eating one to six grams of cinnamon daily significantly reduced blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Meanwhile, it also reduced their triglyceride levels, LDL (bad) cholesterol and total cholesterol levels.
Plus, a study in the February 2004 Hormone Metabolism Research found that this tasty spice appears to prevent insulin resistance even in animals eating a high-fructose diet.
And that's not all. Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant. A study in the Journal of Nutrition found that out of all spices, cinnamon is one of the richest sources of disease-fighting antioxidants.
How it's Used: Cinnamon comes ground and in sticks, and can be used in Mexican, Middle Eastern and other ethnic dishes, curries, vegetables, tea, beverages, and of course, desserts.
Interesting Tidbit: In traditional Chinese medicine, cinnamon is used in a tea along with ginger to fight the onset of colds and flu.
Turmeric
Health Benefits: Curcumin, which gives turmeric its bright yellow color, is thought to be the active ingredient in this spice. It's a potent anti-inflammatory that studies have found is just as effective as drugs like hydrocortisone, phenylbutazone and Motrin. This spice has been found to be helpful in fighting inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. It's also shown promise in offering cardiovascular and liver protection.
How it's Used: Turmeric powder can be added to rice dishes, egg salad, salad dressings, curries, beans and sauces. It has a warm, peppery flavor similar to ginger and orange.
Interesting Tidbit: Turmeric is the spice commonly used in curries that gives them their yellow color. It's also what makes traditional mustard yellow!
Sage
Health Benefits: Sage is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It contains flavonoids, phenolic acids and oxygen-handling enzymes, all of which give it a unique ability to prevent oxygen-based damage to cells. Sage may be useful in fighting rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, bronchial asthma and atherosclerosis.
Sage also appears to promote better brain function. A study in the June 2003 Pharmacological Biochemical Behavior found that people given sage essential oil extracts had significantly improved recall abilities compared to those given a placebo.
How it's Used: Sage's subtle, sweet flavor makes it a very versatile herb. It can be added to soups, sauces, salad dressings, meat dishes, casseroles, vegetables, eggs, salads and more.
Interesting Tidbit: Sage means "to be saved." Because sage is so effective in protecting oxygen-based damage, several companies have been conducting experiments using sage as a natural additive to cooking oils to extend shelf life and prevent the oils from going rancid.
Red Chili Peppers
Health Benefits: These peppers, which include the popular cayenne pepper, contain capsaicin, an anti-inflammatory compound that helps with pain relief. Chili peppers have been found to help:
• Clear congestion by clearing mucus from the lungs and nose
• Boost immunity
• Prevent stomach ulcers by killing bacteria
• Help with weight loss
• Reduce blood cholesterol, triglyceride levels and platelet aggregation
• Prevent cancers, including stomach cancer
• Relieve pain
How it's Used: Chili peppers are, of course, great in Mexican dishes, but that's not all. Try them with other vegetables, tuna salad, chili, corn bread, dips, curries, soups, sauces and more.
Interesting Tidbit: The hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin it contains. Some of the hottest chili peppers out there are the habañero, Scotch bonnet, and jalapeño peppers.
Parsley
Health Benefits: Chief among parsley's beneficial properties is its ability to fight cancer. Animal studies have shown that it can inhibit tumor formation, particularly in the lungs. It's also known to neutralize carcinogens including those found in cigarette smoke and charcoal grill smoke.
Parsley is also a rich source of antioxidants and heart-protective nutrients including vitamin C, beta-carotene and folic acid.
How it's Used: Parsley comes in two popular varieties, curly and flat leaf. Fresh parsley is more flavorful than the dried variety. The curly version tends to have a more intense flavor than the flat-leaf variety. Use it in soups, salads and casseroles, or to top fish, meat, potatoes, vegetables and more.
Interesting Tidbit: Parsley is a great breath freshener at the end of a meal.
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DISCLAIMER:
This is an education and political website, not a medical one. For serious illness, one should see his or her physician. And have some anti-depressant raw vegan organic cacao when desirable. The candidate has no business in the cacao industry. In the same way that public health commands responsible leaders to remind the People to drink plenty of pure water and to eat multiple veggies and fruit daily servings and fibers each day, in the same way, this information is part of the candidate's public awarness and health restoration education effort for Washington State's People. Protected by the First Amendment, this effort is also a dutiful one encouraged by the Federal Constitution's preamble and the World Health Organization's Constitution.
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