My lunch on 2014-09-04. Three cooking steps for this Multi whole grains+beans+nuts+seeds cereal meal.
Showing posts with label Nuts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nuts. Show all posts
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Saturday, August 9, 2014
How much nuts and seeds should a person eat daily? The answer is: 1.5 ounces or 42 grams. ( from whfoods.org)
The following is extracted from
Given such a mixed list, we think it makes sense to broaden any recommendation to include most nuts and seeds, including the 4 nuts and 4 seeds belonging to our WHFoods Nuts, Seeds & Oils food group: almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds. Any combination of these nuts and seeds adding up to 3 tablespoons per day (1.5 ounces, or 42 grams) is a step we recommend for obtaining the special health benefits provided by nuts and seeds.
Sunday, June 1, 2014
My lunch on 2014-05-31: 150 grams of homemade cereal consisting of multi whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds. Plain water: 450 ml. Cooked by microwave oven. 2+2 minutes.
My lunch on 2014-05-31: 150 grams of homemade cereal consisting of multi whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds. Plain water: 450 ml. Cooked by microwave oven. 2+2 minutes.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
To sleep well, reach for Tryptophan-Rich Foods
To sleep well, reach for Tryptophan-Rich Foods
We've all heard of warm milk's magical ability to send us off to dreamland.
Do you know why it's true? Dairy foods contain tryptophan, which is a sleep-promoting substance.
Other foods that are high in tryptophan include nuts and seeds, bananas, honey, and eggs. for Tryptophan-Rich Foods
We've all heard of warm milk's magical ability to send us off to dreamland.
Do you know why it's true? Dairy foods contain tryptophan, which is a sleep-promoting substance.
Other foods that are high in tryptophan include nuts and seeds, bananas, honey, and eggs.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Foods rich in phytosterols (植物固醇)
- Foods rich in phytosterols include unrefined vegetable oils, whole grains, nuts, and legumes. (More Information)
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Add Nuts and Legumes to your diet
Info siyece :
Add Nuts and Legumes
Nuts, legumes, and seeds are rich in magnesium, protein, and fiber. Walnuts are full of omega-3 fatty acids, which may help lower your risk of heart disease. Enjoy as many as five servings of these foods each week. That’s 1/3 cup of nuts, 2 tablespoons of seeds, or a 1/2 cup of cooked dried beans or peas in each serving. Grab a handful of seeds or nuts as a snack. Or add beans to your salads or soups.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
What Foods Contain L-Arginine and L-Citrulline?
What Foods Contain L-Arginine and L-Citrulline?
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L-Arginine ( or simply called Arginine), it's food sources, nitric acid and blood vessels
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L-Arginine ( or simply called Arginine)
Deficiencies of arginine are rare. It's abundant in many different types of foods, and your body can also make it. Arginine-rich foods include red meat, fish, poultry, wheat germ, grains, nuts and seeds, and dairy products.
Arginine, also known as L-arginine, is involved in a number of different functions in the body. They include
Wound healing
Helping the kidneys remove waste products from the body
Maintaining immune and hormone function
As a natural dietary supplement, arginine has garnered particular attention for its possible heart benefits.
What Are Arginine's Heart Benefits?
In the body, the amino acid arginine changes into nitric oxide (NO). Nitric oxide is a powerful neurotransmitter that helps blood vessels relax and also improves circulation.
To increase nitric oxide, Eat more L-Arginine and L-Citrulline Amino Acids -
Nuts and fruits are the best vegetarian sources of these amino acids, but they also exist in meat and dairy. However, the antioxidants in fruits and nuts also protect the nitric oxide that is created by eating these foods. Citrulline is recycled into L-arginine, which then produces more nitric oxide. and L-Citrulline Amino Acids -
Nuts and fruits are the best vegetarian sources of these amino acids, but they also exist in meat and dairy.
However, the antioxidants in fruits and nuts also protect the nitric oxide that is created by eating these foods.
Citrulline is recycled into L-arginine, which then produces more nitric oxide.
Saturday, April 12, 2014
The main sources of vitamin E（by cancer.org )
Info source:
The main sources of vitamin E in the diet are vegetable oils (especially safflower oil, sunflower oil, and cottonseed oil), green leafy vegetables, nuts, cereals, meats, egg yolks, wheat germ, and whole-wheat products.
The main sources of vitamin E in the diet are vegetable oils (especially safflower oil, sunflower oil, and cottonseed oil), green leafy vegetables, nuts, cereals, meats, egg yolks, wheat germ, and whole-wheat products.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Slideshow: High-Fiber Super Foods: Whole Grains, Fruits, & More
Slideshow: High-Fiber Super Foods: Whole Grains, Fruits, & More
Sunday, March 9, 2014
How Do I Choose Foods that are Nutrient Dense?
How Do I Choose Foods that are Nutrient Dense?
Answer:
Answer:
Include foods from the five food groups: grains, vegetables,
fruits,dairy, and protein foods.
There are a variety of food choices within each group and
some foods within each group are more nutrient dense than others. Making a
healthy food choice begins with knowing what you need to eat each day.
Choose More of the Following Foods Each Day:
(1) Fruits and vegetables
(2) Whole grains like wheat bread, brown rice, rye, and whole-wheat
pasta
(3) Fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
(4) Seafood
(5) Lean meats, poultry, and eggs
(6) Beans, peas, nuts, and seeds
(7) Beverages such as vegetable juice and fruit juices without added
sugar
Limit the Following Foods:
(a) Sodium (cut back on processed foods such as commercially
prepared dinners, pot pies, stews, chili, and canned soups)
(b) Solid fats such as butter, margarine, shortening, and lard
(c) Added sugar
(d) Refined grains, such as white bread.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Eat nuts to boost Brain power ( via Vitamin E)
PA study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology
( http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/10400551/ )
suggests that a good intake of vitamin E might help to prevent cognitive decline, particularly in the elderly. Nuts are a great source of vitamin E along with leafy green vegetables, asparagus, olives, seeds, eggs, brown rice and wholegrains.
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
My very nutritious and healthy lunch on 2013-10-17: Multi whole grains, nuts, beans, seeds, dry milk
My very nutritious and healthy lunch on 2013-10-17: Cereal consisting of total 150 grams of brown rice, buckwheat, millet, red bean, soya bean, polenta, black glutinous rice, wheat, oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almond, walnut, Brazil nut, 1.5 tablespoons each of dry milk and black sesame powder and 2 cup of hot plain water. Cooked by microwave oven 2+2 mins.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Some pine nuts for new batch of multi whole grains, nuts, beans and seeds
On 2013-10-15, I used a small quantity of pine nuts for new batch of 16 packets of multi whole grains, nuts, beans and seeds. Each packet weighs 150 grams and has energy of about 500 kcal.
The 100-gram pine nuts were bought by TT at S$5.00 per kg on 12 Sept 2013.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
My comments on the report "Smoothies and fruit juices are a new risk to health, US scientists warn" in The Guardian (online, in Internet) dated 7 September 2013.
I just read the report "Smoothies and fruit juices are a new risk to health, US scientists warn" in http://flip.it/3fyUC ( or http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/sep/07/smoothies-fruit-juices-new-health-risk )
The article heading is misleading.
The smoothies mentioned in the article are commercial smoothies or simply commercial juices. The sugar contents are mostly too high. You should only take them occasionally or simply don't take them.
Homemade fruit smoothies are pure fruits and water. With green vegetables (preferably organic) added, they become green smoothies.
Green smoothies are preferred choices because green vegetables are very nutritious and healthy. If you are new to green smoothie, the weight ratio of green veg to fruits should be 1 to 4 so that the taste is better. As time goes on, gradually increase the percentage of green veg to 50% or more.
My green smoothie contains about 40% to 50% green veg and carrots and sometimes tomatoes. The fruits are mainly apples, oranges and bananas. The ideal recipe is to have more variety of fruits and vegetables.
Based on my personal experience in the last 5 years, taking green smoothie daily and a meal of my-own-formula (150 grams) multi whole grains cereal (or called porridge) with added nuts, beans and seeds daily is very good for health. Now, Better health. Better skin. Better hair. No more bleeding gums. No more mouth ulcers. Better teeth. No more blocked nose. No more runny nose. No more gouts. No more constipation. Passing motion daily, BMI in healthy range, etc. Other than basic health screening, I have not seen a doctor in the last few years. I only take Panados sometimes, if I do not feel well mainly due to insufficient sleep.
If you worry about the sugar contents in homemade smoothie, have a basic healthy screening yearly in which you can check your general health.
So take only homemade pure smoothie for good health. Avoid consuming commercial smoothies or juices.
PS. I seldom take canned food other than canned sardines and mackerels after rinsing off the tomato sauce. In each week, I take one or two eggs, 300 to 400 grams of sardines and mackerel, about 100 to 200 grams lean pork or chicken breast.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Diet Tips for Adults with ADHD
Diet Tips for Adults with ADHD
Some experts believe foods that provide quality brain fuel could reduce symptoms of ADHD.
High-protein foods, including nuts, meat, beans, and eggs, may improve concentration.
Replacing simple carbs with complex carbs, like whole-grain pasta or brown rice, can help ward off mood swings and stabilize energy levels.
Info source:
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Diabetes patients and carbohydrates (Reach for whole grains, beans, nuts, and fresh vegetables and fruits)
Diabetes patients and carbohydrates (Reach for whole grains, beans, nuts, and fresh vegetables and fruits)
Choose carbohydrates that break down in the body slowly, providing steady energy.
Reach for whole grains, beans, nuts, and fresh vegetables and fruits. Yes, you can eat fruit even though it's sweet. It's about eating the right amounts of carbohydrates at each meal. A registered dietitian can help you learn how much is right for you.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Natural ways to prevent hearing loss or alleviate hearing problem (including eating whole grains, seeds, nuts, fresh vegetables and fruits)
Natural ways to prevent hearing loss or alleviate hearing problem (including eating whole grains, seeds, nuts, fresh vegetables and fruits)
http://www.nyrnaturalnews.com/article/what-did-you-say-natural-ways-to-prevent-hearing-loss/
What did you say? Natural ways to prevent hearing loss
Once you begin to suffer from hearing loss usually the only ‘treatment’ offered by doctors is hearing aids – a solution many patients reject as uncomfortable and ineffective.
There are a a number of more natural approaches worth trying which can work to improve hearing loss and prevent further damage to the ear.
Good nutrition.
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Make sure your diet is low in saturated animal fat and refined carbohydrates.
Ears are nourished by the body’s blood supply.
Fatty foods can reduce blood supply to the ears in the same way they can reduce blood supply to other parts of the body.
In your diet, boost the levels of
1. whole grains,
2. seeds,
3. nuts,
4. fresh vegetables and fruits.
In your diet, Include plenty of cold-water fish (i.e. salmon, trout, albacore tuna, herring, mackerel, sardines, and anchovies) rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
Omega 3’s are heart protective and this can translate into better hearing.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Some brain foods: walnuts, flaxseed , nuts, seeds and beans
Some brain foods: walnuts, flaxseed , nuts, seeds and beans
Walnuts and Flax – Walnuts and flax are two great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. The omega-3 fats help make-up your grey matter, the part of your brain responsible for cognitive function. They also aid vision – and help your brain to translate information from your eyes into a visual image.
According to the Linus Pauling Institute – you only need a small amount of omega-3 fatty acids each day -- men need 1.6 grams and women need 1.1 grams, according. Consuming a tablespoon of ground flax or flax oil provides you with 1.6 or 7.3 grams, respectively, while an ounce of English walnuts gives you 2.6 grams of omega-3s.
Nuts and seeds – Most nuts and seeds are good sources of vitamin E, says Dr. Steven Pratt. He explains that higher levels of vitamin E correspond with less cognitive decline as you get older. It is suggested that in addition to walnuts, you an ounce a day of walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, filberts, almonds, cashews, peanuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seed, and un-hydrogenated nut butters such as peanut butter, almond butter, and tahini to your diet. Raw or roasted doesn't matter, although if you're on a sodium-restricted diet, buy unsalted nuts.
Avocados – Avocados are almost as good as blueberries in promoting brain health, says Dr. Pratt. "I don't think the avocado gets its due," agrees Dr. Kulze. Although the avocado is a fatty fruit, it's a monounsaturated fat, which contributes to healthy blood flow. "And healthy blood flow means a healthy brain," adds Dr. Kulze. Avocados also lower blood pressure, says Dr. Pratt, and as hypertension is a risk factor for the decline in cognitive abilities, a lower blood pressure should promote brain health. Avocados are high in calories, however, so Dr. Kulze suggests adding just 1/4 to 1/2 of an avocado to one daily meal as a side dish.
Beans – Beans are "under-recognized" and "economical," says Dr. Kulze. They stabilize glucose (blood sugar) levels. The brain is dependent on glucose for fuel, Dr. Kulze explains, and since it can't store the glucose, it relies on a steady stream of energy, which beans can provide. Any beans will do, says Dr. Kulze, but she is especially partial to lentils and black beans and recommends 1/2 cup every day.
Note : Ann Kulze, MD, and author of Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet: A Simple Plan for Permanent Weight Loss; Lifelong Vitality.
Info source:
From: pHion Balance <newsletter@phionbalance.com>
Date: 13 August, 2013 19:36:13
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