Food
Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure
Do you need a reason to cut down on sweetened beverages? Their fructose content might increase your blood pressure, doctors said. Although not all studies agree, the findings add to a growing body of evidence that too much of the ubiquitous sugar — found in fruits as well as high-fructose corn … Read more
Munch Dark Chocolates to reduce blood pressure
The research conducted now says that taking one chocolate a day keeps the blood pressure away. The research establishes a new theory taking one chocolate is equivalent for the exercise done for an hour. It is good for blood pressure patients.
For the purpose of the study, university of Adelaide examined flavors of dark chocolate( which contains flavonol) and found that it causes the dilation of blood vessels which eventually benefit in lowering the blood pressure.
Low Calorie Mini Pizzas
These pizzas are great for a quick weeknight meal. They can be a lot of fun for the family if you put all the toppings in separate bowls, and let everyone make their own individual pizzas to their liking. Include any other pizza toppings that your family enjoys.
Ingredients:
· 4 english muffins (white or wheat), split
· 1/2 cup jarred spaghetti or pizza sauce
Olive oil fights breast cancer
Adding as little as 10 teaspoons of olive oil to your daily diet could help protect women against breast cancer, Spanish researchers say.
The findings, published in the journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), show that olive oil mounts a multi-pronged attack on cancer tumors, stunting their growth, driving their cells to implode and protecting against potentially cancerous damage to DNA.
“This study is ground-breaking because it shows that olive oil and a
Food Frauds That Can Wreck Your Diet
Caesar Salad
Some foods that we think are healthy can be sneaky little diet wreckers. University of Pittsburgh nutritionist Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, shares a few of these “food frauds,” starting with Caesar salad. Just a small bowl has 300-400 calories and 30 grams of fat, thanks to loads of dressing.
Food Fix: Use only 1 Tbs. dressing and 2 Tbs. tangy, Parmesan cheese.
Fresh Smoothies
Saunf (Fennel) -The digestive herb
Both a herb and a spice, fennel seeds can be found in recipes, medicines, and liquor. We usually know fennel seeds for their mouth freshening properties. Fennel is a biennial or perennial herb, which grows to a height of 1.5 – 1.8m. The bright golden flowers are produced in large, … Read more
Chicken Pad Thai recipe
Thai food, ideally, is lighter and more flavorful than the MSG-laden offerings at far too many brown-bag Chinese restaurants. It’s meant to stimulate the senses and tickle the tongue, not drench them with sauce-heavy, overcooked vegetables. This yummy recipe will leave you craving more.
Chicken Pad Thai
Serves four
Ingredients
Indian Tuna Steak recipe
Make weeknight dinner fast and easy. Here is a quick recipe, to effortlessly fit the meal’s main course. There are many ways in which you can cook a tuna steak but Tuna Steaks with Cumin Tartar Sauce have an Indian flavor from the cumin and chutney.
Indian Tuna Steaks
Serves six
Ingredients
Increase Bone Health with Super foods
A common misconception is that your bones are strengthened only from calcium. This is not completely true. Calcium does strengthen bones; however, super foods play a huge role in your bone health. Eating a healthy diet also helps in the prevention of osteoporosis, a painful disease where your bones deteriorate … Read more