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Issue 144
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5111 Kali Era, Virodhi
Year, Margasira month
2066
Vikramarka Era, Virodhi
Year, Margasira
month
1930
Salivahana
Era, Virodhi
Year, Margasira
month
2009
AD, December
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Diet and Exercise
Coffee/Tea
Coffee lowers the risk of Type 2 diabetes by increasing the body’s ability
to use insulin to convert blood sugar to energy, previous research has shown.
Other ingredients in coffee and tea that may have a stabilizing effect on
blood sugar are chlorogenic acid and magnesium.
A study found that drinking three or four cups of coffee daily lowered the
risk of diabetes by about 25 percent, while consuming more than three or
four cups of decaffeinated coffee lowered the risk by about one-third. Those
drinking more than three to four cups of tea lowered their risk about one-fifth,
according to the study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
The analysis found that for each cup of coffee people drank, their likelihood
of getting diabetes dropped by 7 percent.
However, it should be noted that in India people in general drink coffee
and tea. Many workers in various public and private work places drink
a minimum of three cups of coffee or tea per day – one cup at home with breakfast,
one cup at about 10.00 AM, another cup at 3.00 PM. Prevalence of diabetes
is very high in Indian populations, with three or four cups of coffee/tea
daily.
In another study, Harvard researchers reported that men who drank 6 or more
cups of coffee a day had a 60 percent lower risk of developing the advanced
form of prostate cancer than those who didn’t consume any. It found
that the 5 percent of men who drank 6 or more cups a day had a 60 percent
lower risk of developing advanced prostate cancer than those who didn’t consume
any. The risk was about 2 percent lower for the men who drank 1 to 3 cups
a day, and 25 percent lower for those consuming 4 or 5 cups.
The Secret of
Living Long
Eat a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, and eat only 80% full to live
long and healthy, like Jpanese of Okinawa island, traditionally they have
a culture in which people only eat a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables
until they are 80% full. Drink a thick mountain herbal tea several
times a day to above 90 like the people in Ikaria, a Greek island with the
largest per capita population of over 90 year olds any where in the world.
The Ikarian drink contains a mixture of herbs such as purple sage, spleenwort,
rosemary and wild mint. They also eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables
and olive oil and practically no processed foods. Another reason is
due to the active lifestyle of all the island’s inhabitants because there
is very little in the way of transportation due to the mountainous landscape.
Be a vegetarian and do not smoke or drink, if you want to outlive your fellow
citizens and be healthy like the Seventh Day Adventists in Loma Linda. Additionally
the fact they the community experience less stress may also be contribute.
If you want to have a very high chance of living past 90, eat a too is rich
in fruit, grain and vegetables, especially lot of plums, peaches, apricots
and cherries like Hunza people in Pakistan. To reach live healthy beyond
your 100th birthday like Ecuadorians of Vilacamba region, drink pure natural
mineral water. http://www.healthypages.co.uk/newsitem.php?news=6165
Exercise
A new study shows that middle-aged men and women who engage in high levels
of physical activity -- at home and at work as well as at the gym -- may
be unwittingly damaging their knees and increasing their risk for osteoarthritis.
Weight-bearing activities such as running and jumping are worse for knee
health and carry a greater risk of injury over time; while low-impact activities,
such as swimming and cycling, may protect diseased cartilage and prevent
healthy cartilage from developing disease.
Osteoarthritis, in which the wear and tear of joints over the years leads
to the breakdown of cartilage, affects about 27 million Americans, according
to the CDC.
Obesity increases the risk for developing osteoarthritis. Overweight
persons might reduce their chances for developing or aggravating their osteoarthritis
by losing weight. Furthermore, if a person already has substantial osteoarthritis
in a weight-bearing joint, such as a knee or hip, weight reduction can significantly
improve their ability to rehabilitate after joint surgery as well as decrease
their risk of surgical complications.
Vitamin C is important in the development of normal cartilage. A deficiency
of Vitamin C might lead to the development of weak cartilage. Vitamin C is
commonly available in citrus fruits. Supplementation with a Vitamin C tablet
may be advised if dietary fruits are unavailable.
Persons with low bone mineral density, such as in osteoporosis, may
be at increased risk for osteoarthritis. Exercise and adequate calcium intake,
as recommended for age and gender, can help to maintain bone density.
Vitamin D deficiency has been shown to increase the risk of joint
space narrowing and progression of disease in osteoarthritis. Many doctors
are recommending Vitamin D supplementation of 400IU daily. This can also
help to prevent osteoporosis.
In recent years, there have been studies originally conducted in Europe
and more recently in the United States that have verified that the food supplements
glucosamine and chondroitin can help to relieve osteoarthritis symptoms,
including pain and stiffness. Each of these supplements can be taken alone
or in combination formulations. Keep in mind that glucosamine has been marketed
as a "cartilage rebuilder." This is in part under the assumption that, because
glucosamine is a component of normal cartilage, consuming it will assist
in the rebuilding of damaged cartilage. There is no strong evidence that
glucosamine alone, or in combination with chondroitin, is of value in rebuilding
cartilage that has been damaged by osteoarthritis. Vegetarian glucosamine
is available, but chondroitin has to be from animals.
Soy Uses
Soy foods are safe for women who have had breast cancer, a study released
this week finds. In fact, they may live longer if they eat soy. In
the study, women in the low-soy group had about the amount in one-half cup
of soy milk daily. Intake was three cups in the high-soy group. After
four years, 7.4% of those who ate the most soy had died. The death
rate was 10.3% for women who ate the least soy. Results were similar
whether or not the women's cancers were the type that grows in response to
estrogen. The study appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
University of Illinois researchers found a soy peptide called lunasin which
is found in the waste streams of soy-processing plants, may be used to treat
leukemia and prevent inflammation that is linked to chronic health conditions
like diabetes, heart disease and stroke. They reported in a study published
in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research that consumption of 50 grams of
soy protein for five days can significantly boost its availability in the
blood.
They also verified that lunasin inhibits topoisomerase 2, which is an enzyme
that marks the development of cancer. In another study, the researchers
reported for the first time lunasin's potential anti-inflammatory properties.
Lunasin was found to block or reduce the activation of an important marker
called NF-kappa-B, which is involved in inflammation. Lunasin can also
reduce interleukin-1 and interleukin-6, both play an important role in the
inflammatory process. A greater reduction was found in interleukin-6.
Inflammation is involved in chronic health problems including heart disease,
diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer. Lunasin is found high
in some types of soy beans, but not all soybeans have high levels of this
peptide. The yield of this soy protein depends also on the location.
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Miscellaneous
Pomegranates
Pomegranates have already been hailed as a super-food but a team of scientists
from Kingston University in South West London has found a new use for the
deep red fruit. The team, led by Professor Declan Naughton, has discovered
that the rind can be turned into an ointment for treating MRSA and other common
hospital infections. Pomegranate rind combined with metal salts was the most
effective combination for treating MRSA, while other common hospital infections
were better dealt with by all three components: pomegranate rind, metal salts
and Vitamin C.
Mint Pain Killer
Brazilian mint tea otherwise known as hyptis crenata appears to have equal
analgesic qualities as proprietary pain killers. The most common method
of preparation of tea is to boil the dry leaves for 30 minutes and allow the
concoction to cool before use.
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Recipes
Whole Wheat Vegetarian Lasagna
Ingredients: 1 8 ounce package whole wheat lasagne noodles, cooked slightly
(al dente); 1 9 ounce package frozen raw spinach; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
cheese; 3 cups low-fat cottage cheese; 3 cups pre-made or store-bought pasta
sauce; 3 cups grated low-moisture part skim mozzarella cheese.
Preparation: Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees. In medium mixing bowl add
cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese. Spray a 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish
with non-stick cooking spray. Put one layer of slightly cooked lasagna noodles
flat across the bottom of the baking dish. Add 1/2 the leaf spinach, pressing
down lightly and evenly over noodles. Top with another layer of lasagna noodles.
Top this layer of noodles with the cottage cheese mixture; add the remaining
spinach. Then add the last of the lasagna noodles laid evenly on top of spinach.
Spread pasta sauce evenly over the top; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Press down lightly. Cover baking dish with foil, using foil sprayed with
cooking spray and keeping foil off the center of the lasagna. Secure sides
tightly over baking dish. Bake about 1 hour 15 minutes in oven. To lightly
brown the top, remove foil for a few minutes at the end of baking time. Allow
to sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Vegetarian Mac
and Cheese
Ingredients: 1 pound elbow pasta; 1-1/2 cups skim milk; 3 small garlic cloves;
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1cup flat leaf parsley
leaves; 2 ripe avocados, diced and divided; 5 ounces reduced fat sharp cheddar
cheese, cut in 1/2 inch cubes; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/2 cup chopped chives.
Preparation: In large sauce pot, cook pasta in salted water according to
package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine milk, garlic,
nutmeg and chili powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes.
When pasta is almost cooked, place the parsley leaves, 1-1/2 cups of the
diced avocado, the cheese, lime juice and hot milk with garlic cloves in
blender and whirl until smooth. Drain pasta and return to sauce pot.
Pour cheese sauce over pasta; toss to combine. Add chives and remaining 1/2
cup diced avocado; toss gently.
Ten More Vegetarian
Recipes
1) Tofu Peanut Butter Pie: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/desertrecipes/r/peanutbutterpie.htm
2) Yellow Split Pea (Dal) Recipe: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/vegetarianindianrecipes/r/yellowdhal.htm
3) Black Bean and Vegetables Enchiladas: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/maindishentreerecipes/r/enchiladas.htm
4) Vegetarian Mushroom Gravy Recipe: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/saucesdipsspreads/r/mushroomgravy.htm
5) Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/soupsstewsandchili/r/lentilsoup.htm
6) Curried Tofu Scramble with Spinach: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/breakfastrecipe1/r/curriedscramble.htm
7) Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/vegetarianandvegansalads/r/greekquinoa.htm
8) Vegetarian Lentil Soup Recipe: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/soupsstewsandchili/r/lentilsoup.htm
9) Basic Miso Soup: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/soupssalads/r/MisoSoup.htm
10) Vegetarian Bean and Barley Vegetable Soup: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/soupsstewsandchili/r/barleyvegsoup.htm
Top
10 Vegetarian Recipes of 2009 at Vegetarian.about.com: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/maindishentreerecipes/tp/topten2009.htm?nl=1
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nor is it intended as any financial, tax, medical or
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Source:
The primary sources
cited above, New York
Times (NYT), Washington Post (WP),
Mercury News, Bayarea.com,
Chicago Tribune, USA Today, Intellihealthnews,
Deccan Chronicle (DC),
the Hindu, Hindustan Times, Times
of India, AP, Reuters, AFP, womenfitness.net,
about.com
etc.
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