The Telangana Science Journal

Issue: 58
5104 Kali Era, Chitrabhanu Year, Aasveyuja month
1924 Salivahana Era, Chitrabhanu Year, Aasveyuja month
 2002 AD, October
Chief Editor: Sreenivasarao Vepachedu , PhD, LLM
Contributing Editor: Venkateswara Rao Karuparthy , MD, DABPM

Contents

Editorial
Turmeric: medicine, beauty aid and food
Yoga Outlasts the Fads
Jealousy
Take a Walk
Nasal Spray for Women
Breast Self-Exam
Breast Cancer and Smoking
Child Health Day
Pessimism Doesn't Help
Malaria
French Fries and Potato Chips
Redheads and Anesthesiology
Duct Tape Removes Warts
Lumpectomy v. Mastectomy
Food and Exercise
Eating Across the Fod Rainbow
Vitamin E
Obesity in Indo-China
Heart Disease, dieatary fat and Genes
Fish and Mercury Poisoning
Premature Ejaculation
Recipes
 



Editorial
Certainly Yoga outlasted the fads by continuing beneficial effects that build core followers around the world. We have come long way since days when word YOGA is some eastern mystic thing to household term in western hemisphere. This is not to say that Yoga is practiced in its prestine form and, entirety and with complete understanding.

To quote some lines of his own experience in late 70s from Dr. Ornish’s book, "Reversing the Heart Disease" gives us a glimpse of how far we came along:

    “What is the name of your study?” one prominent cardiologist asked me.
    “It is entitled, 'Effects of Yoga and Vegetarian diet on Coronary Heart Disease.' Would you refer any of your patients to it?”
    “Well, Dean, I’d like to support your research, but it sounds too weird. What would I tell my patients - that I’m referring them to a Swami?’
    “Okay--- what if we call it, ‘Effects of Stress Management Techniques and Dietary Changes on Coronary Heart Disease?' Would that be better?”
    "Yes, then I’d be delighted to refer patients to your study.”

To that effect, still the part of Yoga that is popular with is with postures (asanas) which the physical nature of asanas appeal to the masses. There are many scientific studies validating the usefulness and scientific basis for  Yoga in general and meditation in particular. For example as quoted below, Wallace et al showed EEG (Electroencephalogram) evidence of great restful awareness and metabolic reduction effects of Yoga which in turn have great clinical effects like decreased blood pressure, decreased anxiety and depression etc. The suspension of Respiration with out oxygen deprivation during the meditative states is also proven with many scientific studies as quoted below.  So the meditation part that accompanies the asanas or postures is as important as the physical aspect of Yoga to get the full benefits of Yoga.  This  should also be emphasized along with postures and pranayama (breathing techniques).  The later techniques of meditation and pranayama are difficult to practice and gain experience which take tremendous amount of time and expert guidance. This is where Yoga differs from simple instructions of diet and exercise that modern medicine advocates.

Further Reading:
Restful awareness, metabolic reduction, EEG pattern of rest and balance:WallaceRK: Physiological effects of Transcedental meditaion; Science 167:1751-1754
Suspension of Respiration without oxygen deprivation:Farrow JT&Hebert JR Breath suspension during the Transcedental  meditation technique; Psychosom Med 44(2):133-153:1982
Badawi K, Wallace RK, Orme-Johnson DW Rouzere AM: Electrophysiologic characteristics of respiratory suspension periods occurring during the practice of the Transcendental Meditation: Psycosom Med 46:267-276;1984.

- Venkateswara Rao Karuparthy

Turmeric: medicine, beauty aid and food
Turmeric is an ancient Ayurvedic medicine used in the Indian continent for millennia to treat many skin diseases. It is also anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic. Turmeric paste is traditionally applied daily to face and feet by East Indian women for healthy skin and as a beauty aid.  Vicco turmeric skin cream manufactured by Vicco Laboratories is a very popular skin cream used by East Indians.  According to Vicco Laboratories, this cream is prescribed for skin infections, inflammation, blemishes, wounds and other skin disorders.  It soothes boils, pimples, acne and burns. It nourishes the skin, improves tonal value and makes it fair and beautiful. Turmeric powder is a first-aid used by East Indians for cuts and burns.  A paste prepared by mixing turmeric powder with lime is also used for injuries, cuts and burns.  A paste prepared with turmeric powder and Margosa (neem)  leaves is also used for various skin diseases including smallpox.  Turmeric powder taken with milk and black pepper powder also reduces fevers, headaches and colds.  It also forms a main ingredient in Indian cooking for its medicinal value and yellow color, e.g., various curries (cooked vegetables, lentils etc. with spices) and various rice dishes.  Almost every dish in Indian cooking contains a pinch of turmeric powder.  Turmeric powder forms a major ingredient of ready-made curry-powders sold in America and Europe.  Now the ancient Indian wisdom is proved by Ameican research! It can be now called medicine, instead of alternative medicine.  Turmeric may protect cancer patients from the burns and blisters they often suffer from radiation therapy, American researchers report.  The researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center suggested that patients undergoing radiation might want to try eating foods with turmeric, at a recent conference of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. The substance studied was curcumin, which gives turmeric its yellow color and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory benefits. Evidence also suggests it may be able to suppress tumor growth.  The researchers gave mice differing regimens of curcumin and found they had fewer radiation-related skin problems in all cases. It also appeared to enhance the benefits of the treatment.
 

Nasal Spray for Women
Up to 43% of women suffer from Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD), according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. More than 30 million women in the U.S. alone are affected. While male sexual dysfunction such as erectile dysfunction (ED) has traditionally received more attention than FSD, an increasing number of medical professionals are beginning to explore treatment options for the female condition. PT-141 is a new, nasally administered peptide for the treatment of sexual dysfunction for both FSD and ED. Some researchers are saying that a nasal spray causes both men and women to become sexually aroused.  But unlike the male impotence pill Viagra, PT-141 is a synthetic hormone that works for sexually dysfunctional people of both sexes by stimulating receptors in the central nervous system to quickly spark desire.   Palatin Technologies Inc . initially tested PT-141 on rats, reporting that female rodents became aroused they displayed  sexual advances toward males.  Palatin researchers released the results of a study of 32 healthy female volunteers, half of whom were given PT-141 and half of whom were given placebos.  PT-141 was shown to be safe in women and yielded significant improvement in vaginal blood flow.  While watching erotic videos, those using PT-141 showed a much greater increase in the physical effects of desire than those given placebos. Palatin research suggests that PT-141 increased genital blood flow through a mechanism involving the central nervous system (CNS) rather than directly on the vascular system. Palatin says approximately 30 minutes before intercourse, the patient will take a single nasal dose of PT-141 and the effect of drug wears off within four hours.

Breast Self-Exam
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Aetna InteliHealth is premiering a Breast Self-Exam (BSE) flash video tool to help women perform  this vital examination in the privacy of their own home. The tool shows women how to search for breast lumps, thicknesses, swollen lymph nodes and other changes that may indicate a visit to their doctor is necessary. Women are urged to begin the monthly self-exams at age 20. (http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9103/32859/355794.html?d=dmtContent)

A major effort to teach self-examination, so women could detect early small lumps of a developing breast cancer, did not reduce the rate of breast cancer deaths, suggesting the technique is a waste of time for doctors and patients, according to a study of more than 260,000 women in China.  This does not mean that women should stop breast self-examination but that they should not have unrealistic expectations about its value. AP

Breast Cancer and Smoking
Teen girls almost double their risk of breast cancer if they take up smoking within five years of their first menstrual period, a new Canadian study has found, even if they quit in their early 20s. Researchers discovered that women who started smoking regularly within five years of starting their periods were 70 percent more likely to develop breast cancer before age 50 than nonsmokers.  The theory is that during puberty, the cells that make up the breast are developing so rapidly they are more susceptible to damage caused by the carcinogens in tobacco smoke. Animal studies carried out by Irma Russo, a breast cancer researcher in Philadelphia, found this to be the case. The findings of Canadians were published in the October 4th issue of the British medical journal the Lancet.
 

Child Health Day
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson participated in an hour-long power walk with schoolchildren and parents along the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary, taking his message of regular physical activity and healthy behavior overseas to mark Child Health Day, Oct. 7, 2002.   Accompanying him on the walk was U.S. Ambassador to Hungary Nancy Goodman Brinker, Hungarian Minister of Health Judit Csehak and Prime Minister Peter Médgyssey.   "Good health and wellness are a global public health message," Secretary Thompson said. "Today, our children are at greater risk than in previous years of developing chronic illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, in large part because they aren't as physically active as they were a generation ago. It is alarming that obesity rates among children and adolescents in the U.S. have doubled in the past 20 years. The people of Hungary have similar health concerns. I want to show that regular, physical activity, which can reduce obesity, is as easy as taking a walk." An HHS report released this summer found that 300,000 people die each year from diseases and health conditions related to a sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits, nearly as many as who die from smoking. The report pulls together data from various studies and scientific sources to illustrate the correlation between inactivity and poor health, particularly the onset of diseases such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease. Secretary Thompson also encourages children and adults to follow the administration's HealthierUS Initiative, launched by President Bush and HHS in June 2002 . The campaign focuses on improving overall health through regular physical activity, proper nutrition, preventive screenings, and healthy lifestyle choices. HHS

Pessimism Doesn't Help
Stroke survivors with a high degree of pessimism are nearly five times more likely to develop post-stroke depression, according to a Dutch study reported in the October issue of Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association . The effect of negative emotions was independent of other factors such as patients' age, gender, location of the brain tissue affected, the level of disability and a prior episode of depression.

Malaria
Researchers have completely mapped the genes of the most common parasite that causes malaria, Plasmodium falciparum, published in the journal Nature, and also mapped the genes of the mosquito that commonly carries it, Anopheles gambiae, published in the journal Science .  The discoveries could lead to new weapons against malarial disease, which kills nearly 3 million people per year.  The findings come at a time when malaria is becoming increasingly drug resistant and appears to be spreading  into areas where it was not previously seen. AP
 

French Fries and Potato Chips
Canadaian government has ordered food manufacturers to look for ways to lower levels of acrylamide in food based on the discovery about the suspect chemical reaction that produces acrylamide from asperagine and Cincinnati-based manufacturer Procter & Gamble Co. says its scientists, too, have found the asparagine connection.  It is the first clue to emerge in the mystery of acrylamide since Swedish scientists made the surprise announcement in the spring that high levels of the possible carcinogen are in numerous everyday foods: french fries, potato chips, some types of breakfast cereals and breads - plenty of high-carbohydrate foods that are fried or baked at high temperatures. The chemical was not found in boiled foods, which are cooked at lower temperatures.  Sweden's findings were confirmed in June by governments in Norway, Britain and Switzerland, and preliminary testing of several hundred foods by the FDA suggests U.S. foods contain similar acrylamide levels.
 

Redheads and Anesthesiology
Inadequate doses of general anesthesia can allow people to recall surgery, or even wake up during it, problems that occur in 1 percent of cases.  Determining a patient is properly anesthetized is a partly an art. Physicians must watch for sometimes subtle signs of an underdose,  like slight movements or sweating, as well as overdose warnings such as low blood pressure or heart rate.  So knowing if a particular group of people is more likely to need a higher- or lower-than-standard dose could be very useful. Anesthesiologists have long grumbled that redheads can be a little harder to put under, but no one had ever studied if that was real or folklore. A new study suggests people with naturally red hair need about 20 percent more anesthesia than patients with other hair colors.  It's a small study that  marks the first time scientists have linked a visible genetic trait to anesthesia doses, conducted by Dr. Daniel Sessler of the University of Louisville.  The study was presented on October 15th at a meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists.  It's likely the first of many yet-to-be-discovered genetic factors that will allow anesthesia to be fine-tuned for increased safety.  But why would hair color possibly matter? Sessler's theory hinges on melanin, a pigment responsible for skin and hair color. The sun triggers a hormone that in turn triggers the production of melanin to form a tan. Redheads seldom tan easily because they have a defective receptor for that hormone -- a quirk with this "melanocortin-1 receptor" that also leaves their hair red. Without its intended receptor to dock in, the melanin-producing hormone may cross-react with a related receptor on brain cells that influences pain sensitivity.  Sessler and colleagues gave 10 healthy women with naturally red hair and 10 with dark hair the common inhaled anesthetic desflurane. Then they administered electric shocks enough to cause pain and inched the desflurane dose up or down according to the pain response until each patient was judged to be at the optimum anesthetic dose. The redheads required a 20 percent higher dose. Sessler's lab first tested a few blondes and found they reacted the same as brunettes. That was expected since only redheads have the melanocortin-1 defect.  The study doesn't address if men would react similarly because there are gender differences for many drugs or if redheads would be similarly affected by non-inhaled types of anesthesia.  AP

Duct Tape Removes Warts
Researchers say over-the-hardware-counter duct tape is a more effective, less painful alternative to liquid nitrogen, which is used to freeze warts, according to a study reported in the October issue of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. In the study, patients wore duct tape over their warts for six days. Then they removed the tape, soaked the area in water and used an emery board or pumice stone to scrape the spot. The tape was reapplied the next morning. The treatment continued for a maximum of two months or until the wart went away.

Lumpectomy v. Mastectomy
Two long-term studies published on October 17th in The New England Journal of Medicine offer powerful confirmation that cutting out just the lumps can save as many lives as mastectomies - a finding that could change the way thousands of women are treated for the disease.  The studies, one Italian and one American, showed similar death rates after 20 years for large groups of women who underwent either mastectomies or breast-saving surgery.  The researchers at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan studied 701 women and the Americans at the University of Pittsburgh studied 1,851 women. They found little survival differences between two groups who underwent either mastectomies or breast-saving surgery.   Breast cancer strikes 190,000 women a year and kills 40,000 of them. About 90 percent of women with stage I disease, the earliest stage, are reasonable candidates for lumpectomy.

Researchers at the University of Toronto interviewed 75 Canadian women who had undergone breast removal to prevent cancer and found that the women's estimates of their chances of getting the disease were "statistically significantly overestimated" by all but a few who did have a genetic predisposition for the disease. Some women who fear cancer are having their breasts surgically removed, but a new study suggests these patients may have an exaggerated idea of their cancer risks. The study appeared on October 16th in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Food and Exercise
An estimated 25 percent of Americans don't exercise at all, and another 60 percent don't do enough to make a difference to their health.  Federal reports show 34 percent of an abnormally high proportion of body fat. Getting people to move, anyhow and anywhere, is emphasized by health officials who've spent more than two frustrating decades sounding alarms about the country's burgeoning waistlines.  Federal guidelines recommended at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a day. But last month, a new recommendation from the National Academy of Sciences, which advises Congress, recommended at least one hour a day of moderate activity to maintain a healthy body weight. Two large surveys by Consumer Reports and the University of Colorado's National Weight Control Registry tracked thousands of people who successfully lost weight and kept it off. Both databases show four common traits:  They ate breakfast, got on the scale regularly, ate a low-fat diet and exercised at least one hour a day, mostly by simply walking at a brisk pace .  It takes only an extra 10 calories a day to add up to 1 pound a year, i.e., to remove that pound of fat from your body, you need to burn off 3,500 calories.  It takes an hour of one of the most heart-pounding, muscle-moving sports there is, cross-country skiing, to use up 500 calories, which is still not enough to burn off a supersize order of McDonald's french fries, with 610 calories.  But exercise should be a key part of any weight-loss program, most experts say. There are also reams of research showing other benefits of a consistent physical activity, especially for those who are overweight and sedentary. Studies have found that exercise can stave off or delay diabetes and heart disease, help maintain bones and offset osteoporosis, reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer and relieve depression. Prevention is best. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

According to a Harvard School of Public Health study, based on medical records and questionnaires given periodically to 44,452 health professionals from 1986 to 1998, published on October 23rd in Journal of the American Medical Association, men who engaged in weight training for 30 minutes or more weekly had a 23 percent lower risk of heart disease than men who did not pump iron. The researchers said the benefits may result in part from reductions in blood pressure and body fat achieved through weight training.  Men who ran for an hour or more weekly at 6 mph or more were 42 percent less likely to develop heart disease than non-runners. Men who did brisk walking at a moderate pace of at least 3 mph for at least a half hour daily were 18 percent less likely to develop heart disease than those who did not. There were no significant heart benefits found from low-intensity walking.  So, the researchers theorized that adding weight training to a high-intensity exercise program would reap even greater benefits. High-intensity exercise includes running or jogging at 6 mph, while low-intensity activities include walking at a pace of about 2 mph.

But, watchout! Don't overtrain. According to Dayton Daily News , overtraining can best be defined as a condition where the exerciser has repeatedly stressed his or her body to the point where rest is no longer adequate enough to allow for recovery. When you strength train, for example, you are tearing down individual muscle fibers. It is during rest that your body repairs, recovers and grows, making you stronger and better able to handle the next workout. The result is a higher level of performance. If adequate rest is not included in your training program, then full  recovery has not taken place, leaving your body unable to give 100 percent to your workout.  Once the association is made between overtraining and the value of taking time off, it's a matter of respecting and listening to your body. It will always let you know when it needs a break. One good way to watch out for overtraining is by using a training log.  For example, record your heart rate before and during your workout, as well as your weight, levels of muscular soreness and fatigue and sense of well-being. Significant changes in any of these areas, especially if they become chronic, are warning signs.

Vitamin E
Using repeated and validated dietary assessments of two large study cohorts, researchers from Harvard School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School examined the associations between dietary intakes of vitamin E, C, and carotenoids, vitamin supplements, and risk of Parkinson's disease.  76,890 women from the Nurses' Health Study (NHS) and 47,331 men from the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (HPFS) were included in the study analyses. Dietary data was collected from the women's cohort since 1984 and from the men's since 1986.  Their conclusions point  to dietary intake of vitamin E (from the foods we eat) as having a protective factor in the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. The study is reported in the October 22 issue of Neurology. Eating a variety of foods that contain vitamin E is the best way to get an adequate amount. Healthy individuals who eat a balanced diet rarely need supplements. Vegetable oils, nuts, and green leafy vegetables are the main dietary sources of vitamin E. Visit for more Facts on Vitamin E.
 

Obesity in Indo-China
After a series of independent surveys in 10 countries in Indo-China, researchers have come up with an alarming conclusion - millions of people in the region have symptoms of obesity, despite their small frames and apparent lack of excess fat. Health experts had all along been applying a global standard, known
as body mass index, to measure obesity that was unsuited to East Indians and Asians.  The World Health Organization established in 1997 a body mass index standard, calculated by dividing a person's weight in kilograms by height in meters squared. A BMI of 25 is overweight and 30 is obese.  But the 10-country research showed that Asians and Indians had more fat content compared to Caucasians, which meant that a BMI of 25 was way above overweight for Asians.  In response, a group of WHO experts in July recommended an Asian/Indian optimal BMI of 23. Anything over it should be considered overweight and a health risk.  An Asian, Indian and Caucasian may be the same weight and height, but the Asian or Indian is at greater risk for fat-related illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. The countries surveyed were Hong Kong, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Fiji, Indonesia, Singapore, mainland China, South Korea and the Philippines.   Researchers in Hong Kong found that as people surpassed a BMI of 23, there was a very sharp rise in the risk of heart disease.   Studies in India found that city dwellers have an average BMI of 24.5, and have diabetes rates four times higher than their rural counterparts, hypertension 2 1/2 times higher, and heart disease two times higher. People in Asia tend to exercise less than those in the West, which sets them up for heart diseases later in life, although the treadmill trend is catching on among wealthier Indians and Asians.  In China, more than 60 percent of people do no physical exercise, according to a survey by a Chinese government sports research organization.  It said less than 8 percent of China's 1.2 billion people exercise with "average intensity" compared to 41 percent Britons and 20 percent Americans. In countries like India and Malaysia, people still wear flab around their waists as a badge of prosperity.   Malaysian Health Minister Chua Jui Meng warned at a conference recently that 25 percent of Malaysia's 23 million people are overweight. See also Fat Standards For Asians and Indian s.

Heart Disease, dieatary fat and Genes
The link between dietary fat intake and heart disease is hardwired into our genes, according to research reported in the rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. The fat risk is greatest for people who have a specific genetic mutation in the hepatic lipase (LIPC) gene that is involved in the way high-density lipoprotein (HDL) - "good cholesterol" - is metabolized.  The mutation is called -514 (C/T) LIPC, and occurs in the promoter (or expression) region of the LIPC gene encoding the -514 T allele.

Fish and Mercury Poisoning
A peer-reviewed study, slated for publication Nov. 1 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, of Californians who ate fish shows 89 percent wound up with elevated mercury levels in their bodies.  The study, presented at a symposium of environmental health experts in Vermont, is one of the first studies to document mercury levels in Americans who eat fish.  It is widely beleived that fish is a high quality protein source loaded with heart-protecting Omega 3 fatty acids (also found in seeds like flax seed).  Researchers tested the mercury levels of patients who reported eating more than two servings of fish a week, the maximum the EPA recommends for pregnant women and small children.  The tests showed that 89 percent of 116 patients tested showed mercury levels greater than the 5 parts per million recognized as safe by the National Academy of Sciences. Of that group, 63 people had blood mercury levels more than twice the recommended level and 19 showed blood mercury levels four times the level considered safe. Four people had mercury levels 10 times as high as the government recommends. The study monitored 67 patients as they reduced their fish intake and subsequently their bodies' mercury levels. Within 41 weeks, all but two had reduced their blood mercury levels to below government-recommended thresholds.  About 78 percent of patients with high mercury levels reported eating canned tuna more than three times a month; 74 percent ate salmon more than four times a month; and 72 percent said they had swordfish more than once a month. Other fish commonly eaten by the patients included halibut, ahi, sea bass and sushi.

Mercury is a naturally occurring element that makes its way into the environment when oil- and coal-fired power plants burn those fossil fuels. Rain washes it into waterways, where it settles and is eaten by microorganisms, which are eaten by fish.  Because of increasing water pollution, significant amounts of mercury have been found in fish.   Mercury poisioning causes brain liver and kidney damage.  Physical symptoms such as fatigue or memory loss are associated with mercury poisoning. Too much mercury damages the nervous system, especially in children and fetuses.  Exposure to mercury can cause immune, sensory, neurological, motor, and behavioral dysfunctions similar to traits defining or associated with autism , and the similarities extend to neuroanatomy, neurotransmitters, and biochemistry.  The FDA currently recommends that pregnant women and young children limit their fish intake to two 6-ounce cans of tuna per week if it's the only fish they eat, and to one can per week if they also eat other fish. The agency says they should not eat any swordfish, shark, king mackerel or tilefish.

Premature Ejaculation
The neurotransmitters dopamine and oxytocin seem to be involved in sexual arousal, while the neurotransmitter serotonin seems to have the opposite effect. This led researchers to look at one of the most widely prescribed class of drugs, called selective serotonin re- uptake inhibitors, which keep levels of serotonin higher in the synapses in the brain. It did seem to have an effect on those patients, who commonly take them for depression and other conditions. The most frequent complaint the patients would have is their ejaculations seemed to be delayed and their orgasms seemed to be delayed.  In a 2001 survey conducted in primary care clinics in Germany, two out of three men considered premature ejaculation a significant problem for them. An earlier U.S. study found that perhaps 30 percent to 40 percent of men suffered from it, but is not something that men seek help for.  Along the lines of the popular blue pill, viagra, researchers at the Medical College of Georgia are hoping to exploit another drug's side effects to help treat premature ejaculation. Viagra became a wildly popular impotence (erectile dysfunction) treatment almost by accident, when researchers testing a heart drug noticed it produced an unusual side effect in men, erection.  The Augusta Chronicle

Recipes
BREAD PUDDING
Ingredients:

3 cups Soy Milk
3/4 cup Sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
3/8 teaspoon Salt
15 slices Toast/White bread
3/4 cup egg substitute

 Preparation:
       Cut bread into 1-inch cubes. In a large bowl, combine soy milk, sugar, egg-substitute, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in bread cubes and pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Place baking dish into a pan of water 1-inch deep. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 60 to 65 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
 womenfitness.net 
 
 
  











 
 

 



Hearty Carrot Bread
  Ingredients

  1 1/2 cups grated carrots 
  3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  1/4 cup sugar
  1 teaspoon baking soda
  2 tablespoons corn oil
  1 cup boiling water
  1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  1 cup whole wheat flour
  2 teaspoons baking powder
  1/2 teaspoons salt
  1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
   3/4 cup egg substitute
   1 cup chopped walnuts

  Preparation
       Combine carrots, brown sugar, sugar, baking soda, oil and boiling water in large bowl; mix well. Let stand until cool. Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt and pumpkin pie spice together. Stir eggsubstitute and walnuts into carrot mixture. Fold in dry ingredients. Spoon into greased  5X9-inch loaf pan. Let stand for 5 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until loaf tests done. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely. Wrap in plastic wrap or foil. Let stand for 8 hours before slicing. May substitute safflower or light olive oil for corn oil. 
Arthritis Foundation



CARROT AND PISTACHIO SALAD

Ingredients: 
1 to 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 750 gms carrots, peeled and thinly sliced 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or wine vinegar 1/4 cup mild-flavoured olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios salt and pepper to taste. 

Preparation:

Toast sesame seeds first.  Place in a small heavy pan over medium heat and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes, shaking pan frequently. remove immediately from pan. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add carrots and cook 2 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water , and drain Again thoroughly. Pat dry and  set aside. Put sesame seeds, coriander, mint, orange juice, vinegar, olive oil, and pistachios in a bowl. Mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add carrots, toss thoroughly, and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. 
Womenfitness.net 
 

BLACK BEAN, CORN AND TOMATO SALAD
                                                Ingredients: 
                                                        1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 
3 Tbs. olive oil 
2 cups corn kernels, thawed if frozen 
2 lbs. canned black beans, rinsed and drained 
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped 
2 scallions, minced 
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced 
1/8 tsp. cayenne 
8 lettuce leaves 

                                                    Preparation:
Combine lemon juice, oil and salt to taste in a jar with a tight fitting lid.shake vigorously.  Place corn in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover pan and steam 3-4 minutes, or until just cooked. Drain and combine with remaining ingredients, except lettuce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Set aside 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve salad over lettuce leaves. 
womenfitness.net 
 
 

 



 


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