A high-fat diet may increase the risk of depression and other mental disorders, study suggests http://time.com/3761083/high-fat-diet-obesity-depression-linked-study/?xid=whatsappshare

A high-fat diet may increase the risk of depression and other mental disorders, study suggests

http://time.com/3761083/high-fat-diet-obesity-depression-linked-study/?xid=whatsappshare

Vitamin D: preventive and therapeutic potential in Parkinson's disease.

  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24160295 (Share from CM Browser)

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Curr Drug Metab. 2013 Nov;14(9):989-93.

Vitamin D: preventive and therapeutic potential in Parkinson's disease.

Liu Y¹, Li YW, Tang YL, Liu X, Jiang JH, Li QG, Yuan JY.

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Abstract

Vitamin D is one of the important nuclear steroid transcription regulators that controls transcriptions of a large number of genes. Vitamin D supplement is commonly recommended for the elderly to prevent bone diseases. Amounting new evidence has indicated that vitamin D plays a crucial role in brain development, brain function regulation and neuroprotection. 

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a degenerative disorder commonly seen in the elderly, characterized by movement disorders including tremor, akinesia, and loss of postural reflexes. The motor symptoms largely result from the continued death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra, despite use of current therapeutic interventions. The cause and mechanism of neuron death is currently unknown. 

Vitamin D deficiency is common in patients with PD suggesting its preventive and therapeutic potential. Vitamin D may exert protective and neurotropic effects directly at cellular level, e.g. protection of dopamine system, and/or by regulating gene expression. 

This review summarizes the epidemiological, genetic and translational evidence implicating vitamin D as a candidate for prevention and treatment for PD.

PMID: 24160295 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Parkinson's disease prevention

http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/parkinsons-disease-prevention (Share from CM Browser)

Prevention 
There is no known way to prevent Parkinson's disease.  Research has shown that people who eat more fruits and vegetables, high-fiber foods, fish, and omega-3 rich oils (sometimes known as theMediterranean diet) and who eat less red meat and dairy may have some protection against Parkinson's. But the reason for this is still being studied.² 

Too Busy To Eat Healthy? 9 Foods To Keep In Your Kitchen - http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7935/too-busy-to-eat-healthy-9-foods-to-keep-in-your-kitchen.html

Too Busy To Eat Healthy? 9 Foods To Keep In Your Kitchen - http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7935/too-busy-to-eat-healthy-9-foods-to-keep-in-your-kitchen.html

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Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach

Preventing Chronic Disease | Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach - CDC http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2014/13_0390.htm (Share from CM Browser)

Death: Does death exist?

Robert Lanza, M.D. – BIOCENTRISM » Does Death Exist? http://www.robertlanzabiocentrism.com/does-death-exist/ (Share from CM Browser)

Biocentrism: Theory of Biocentrism

Robert Lanza on theory of Biocentrism - YouTube https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zI_F4nOKDSM (Share from CM Browser)

What Is a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet?

What Is a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet?

http://www.forksoverknives.com/what-to-eat/ (Share from CM Browser)

What is the Real Mediterranean Diet? [VIDEO] http://www.forksoverknives.com/mediterranean-diet-heart-disease/ (Share from CM Browser) Sent from my ASUS

What is the Real Mediterranean Diet? [VIDEO] http://www.forksoverknives.com/mediterranean-diet-heart-disease/ (Share from CM Browser)

Bob's Red Mill Unbromated Unbleached Organic White Flour -680g (24 Oz) for handmade bread and bread machines from Raffles City Market Place.

Note: The first packet (with expiry date 17 septemwas 2016) was opened on 6 May 2015.

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On 2015--03-17, Tuesday, I made my first purchase of Bob's Red Mill Unbromated Unbleached Organic White Flour 680g (24 Oz) for handmade bread and bread machines from Raffles City Market Place.

The flour was milled from extra high protein, high gluten US #1 dark northern hard red wheat. Use in place of bleached flour for all your baking needs. 

The price is S$4.90 per pack.

I bought 2 packs.

The above picture is from http://www.justbread.com.hk/online-shop/flour/organic-unbleached-white-flour-680g

On 2015-03-17 I made My First Purchase of Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Organic Flour 1.36 kg at S$8.60 from Raffles City Market Place.

On 2015-03-17 I made My First Purchase of Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Organic Flour 1.36 kg at S$8.60 from Raffles City Market Place. I would use it to make bread.

I did not see any 2.27 kg bag there during the visit.

In the picture below, the smaller bag is the 1.36 kg and the larger bag is 2.27 kg.

My green smoothie on 17 March 2015

My green smoothie on 17 March 2015. Ingredients: Apple, orange, carrot, Kiwifruit, frozen banana, frozen pineapple, organic green veg Bocai (spinach) 波菜 100g. Total about 750 grams. Water 250ml. Total smoothie about 1250ml. Ref: 2100hr.

Note: The organic 波菜 Spinach is from Fire Flies Health Farm.

The following my 100 grams of 波菜 spinach after washing with tap water.

The following is a picture of 波菜 spinach from www.spcorganics.com

Stridor - Lung Sounds Collection: https://youtu.be/tNBmnIKWpLA

https://youtu.be/tNBmnIKWpLA

1.36kg Bob's Red Mill, Organic Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, 48 oz (1.36 kg)

The following is for your information only. Date: 17 March 2015.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bobs-Red-Mill-Organic-Pastry/dp/B0043348LW

Bob's Red Mill, Organic Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, 48 oz (1.36 kg)

Video of Whole Wheat Flour | Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWKBdn64Hzs&t=14

2.27 kg Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Flour (No Additive)

Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Flour (No Additive)

Vegetables and Fruits: Get Plenty Every Day | The Nutrition Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Vegetables and Fruits: Get Plenty Every Day | The Nutrition Source | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/vegetables-full-story/

Six simple ways to smarter, healthier eating (from Harvard Health Publications, 10 Shattuck Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115, USA)

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From: "Harvard Medical School"
Date: Sat, 14 Mar, 2015

Six simple ways to smarter, healthier eating

To eat well, you need to combine nutritional science, a jolt of common sense, and pure enjoyment. Most of us know that fresh salad, berries, and slowing down when eating are better for us than wolfing down energy bars and sweets. But how to make that leap from our current habits to healthier ones?

Here are six ways you can eat healthy, delicious meals, and really enjoy what you're eating.

1. Ditch whole milk

Not only does this reduce saturated fat in your diet, it also shaves off calories.

How: Switch to 1% or nonfat milk, and nonfat versions of other dairy products like yogurt and ice cream. Can't bear to go cold turkey? Step down more slowly to 2% milk, then 1% en route to nonfat, if possible.

2. Harness the power of nuts (and seeds)

Almonds, cashews, filberts, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, and pistachios pack plenty of beneficial nutrients, including vitamin E, folic acid, potassium, and fiber. Although many nuts are high in fat, the fat is mainly unsaturated — a healthy choice.

How: First, put nuts on the grocery list. Nuts are high in calories, so it's best to enjoy them in place of other snacks, not in addition to them, and to keep serving sizes small.

3. Taste food before you salt it

Break the autopilot habit of reaching for the salt shaker.

How: For two days, don't put any salt on your food at all. A short break can help reset your taste buds. Then, leave the salt shaker in the cabinet, so it becomes a bit of an effort to reach for it. Make a ritual out of truly tasting your food before you decide if it needs tweaking.

4. Pack lunch once a week

This makes healthy food choices readily available to you at work or on an outing. And since you are controlling portion sizes, you can make sure that you're not supersizing your meal. Plus, it saves you money.

How: Once a week, before you shop for groceries, write out a meal plan that leaves enough leftovers for one or two lunches.

5. Eat five (or more) vegetables and fruits a day

It's a nutrient-packed way to fill your plate, and is generally low in calories.

How: First, for one week, keep track of how often you eat fruits and vegetables. One serving equals one-half cup of chopped fruit or most vegetables; for raw leafy vegetables like lettuce and spinach, a serving is one cup. Once you have your baseline, try adding one fruit or vegetable serving a day.

6. Plan meals that are delightful, delicious, and healthy

In an ideal world, food delights all our senses: it looks beautiful, smells heavenly, and tastes delicious, and its textures feel and even sound satisfying. Start thinking about food as something to really savor and enjoy.

How: Pencil in time to prepare and savor one or two special meals a week. Once you've assembled great ingredients, set a gorgeous table. Take a moment to truly take in scents, companions, and surroundings, and if you like, give thanks.

For 42 simple changes to help you exercise more, eat healthier, stress less, and live a happier, more fulfilling life, buy Simple Changes, Big Rewards from Harvard Medical School.

Earthen Pot Vegetarian Curry Powder 75g (No MSG. No Preservative. No Artificial Colouring.)

Today I bought a packet of Earthen Pot Vegetarian Curry Powder 75g from Giant Bedok North st 1 Blk 215 #01083 at S$1.60.

According to the packaging, 

No MSG
No Preservative
No Artificial Colouring.

Picture source: http://eshop.tesco.com.my/en-GB/ProductDetail/ProductDetail/7000602434

Pescovegetarian diet (orpescatarian diet diet) -- What is pescovegetarian diet?

A vegetarian diet that includes fish and other seafood is called a pescovegetarian diet or pescatarian diet.

Vegetarian diet linked to lower colon cancer risk - Harvard Health Publications

Vegetarian diet linked to lower colon cancer risk - Harvard Health Publications

http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vegetarian-diet-linked-to-lower-colon-cancer-risk-201503117785

The Complete Crash Course on Clean Eating

What Is Clean Eating - How to Eat Clean | Fitness Magazine http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/weight-loss/plans/diets/clean-eating/?page=0 (Share from CM Browser)

Why eat home cooked foods

The easiest way to cut unhealthy and  processed foods out of your diet is to eat at home. When you make your own food from whole, natural ingredients, you know exactly what's in it and don't have to worry that you're ingesting a potentially toxic combination of hidden chemicals. It can be quick and simple to make meals at home that can last you all week.

Clean Diet ( the definition)

A clean diet

From the Paleo diet to the raw food movement, there are lots of variants of the clean eating approach to nutrition.

But the basic idea behind clean eating (and the definition we’re using here) is to simply eat food in its most natural, unprocessed state.

A clean ‘diet’ tends to be a healthy, balanced diet. There’s an emphasis on eating lots of fruit and vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains and a variety of good-quality protein like seafood, beef, chicken, eggs, lentils and beans.

Clean eaters see it as a lifestyle choice rather than a fad diet, and many devotees attribute their clean diet to clearer skin, weight loss, improved mood and higher energy levels.

Clean Diet

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Vegetarian curry I cooked on 11 March 2015.

On 2015-03-11, Wednesday at about 5.45 pm, I cooked vegetarian curry with onion, cabbage, potatoes, carrots toufu ( tau kua) and Mak Nyonya Instant Vegetarian Curry Sauce 200g. S$2.30 a packet.  Taste good. A bit spicy.

My 39th homemade bread (a failed experiment with whole grain 10-grain flour) made on 2015-03-10

My 39th homemade bread (a failed experiment) was made on 2015-03-10, Tues after the 38th bread made on 2014-06-20. This bread was an experimental Basic bread with whole grain 10-grain flour which is not for bread making. Regular crust. Started at 7.55 pm. Baking with timer = 3 hours 40 minutes. I Used Zojirushi BB-HAC10 Bread Maker.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup of water
2 cups of Bob's Red Mill whole grain 10-grain flour which is not for bread making
1 Tbsp
1.5 Tbsp
0.5 Tsp
1 Tbsp Butter
1 Tsp Active Dry Yeast

Results: A brown bread 4 cm x 9 xm x 12 cm with hard crust. Tasted salty and sweet. No good. Failed. 

Reason: Wrong flour was used.

Veggie-Rich Diets May Mean Lower Heart Risks - http://consumer.healthday.com/vitamins-and-nutrition-information-27/food-and-nutrition-news-316/veggie-rich-diets-may-mean-lower-heart-risks-697120.html

http://consumer.healthday.com/vitamins-and-nutrition-information-27/food-and-nutrition-news-316/veggie-rich-diets-may-mean-lower-heart-risks-697120.html

Researchers found that among more than 450,000 European adults, those whose diets were about 70 percent plant-based -- meaning whole grains, beans, vegetables, fruit and nuts -- had a relatively lower risk of dying from heart disease.

Their odds were 20 percent lower, compared with people whose diets were over 50 percent meat, dairy, eggs and fish.

My green smoothie on 9 March 2015, Monday.

My green smoothie on 9 March 2015. Ingredients: Apple, orange, carrot, banana, frozen pineapple, organic green veg caixin, organic green veg xiaobaicai. Total about 750 grams. Water 250ml. Total smoothie about 1200ml. Ref: 2040hr.