Veganism - The Philosophy of Vegan Values Video

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For those who wonder what a vegan lifestyle is, this video sums it all.

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Broccoli Reduces Cancer Risk in Smokers

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Broccoli Health Benefits

Researchers on Tuesday reported that broccoli and similar vegetables appear to offer special protection from cancer for smokers. Li Tang of Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York, said: “The most significant effect was in heavy smokers.” For those who were told growing up to eat their broccoli, need I say more? The doctor has spoken!

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Maternity Care Shift

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There has been a 50 percent rise in the cesarean rate since 1996 to 31.1 percent (third highest among the 16 countries) in 2006. Read this article about infant deaths and maternity care.

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Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

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Great as a snack or as a garnish for salads or stir-frys.

Diet Types: Low Sodium, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups green pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin

Serves: 8

Cooking Time: Under 15 minutes

Instructions:

Roast pumpkin seeds in a dry, heated skillet until they puff up and brown slightly. Remove skillet from the heat. Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl, add the roasted pumpkin seeds and stir to coat evenly. Pour seasoned seeds back into still-hot skillet and allow to dry, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Store in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts (Brief Analysis):

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 4
Calories: 142
Calories from Fat: 64
Total Carbs: 17g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Protein: 6g

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Doctor Patient Relationship

Doctor Patient Relationships

I have been harping this for a long time now. Doctor patient relationships have to improve so that patients feel that their medical needs are adequately addressed. More diverse, fair and compassionate doctors will surely help.

Here is what a leading researcher on doctor patient relationships, Dr. Somnath Saha at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland said in a New York Times piece: “I think the key is getting to know each patient’s story and to treat each patient as an individual. In doing so, you can really begin to understand where he or she is coming from. Empathy is really walking in their shoes, getting to know them, and putting your own biases aside.”

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Aids Patient Cured?

That will be case, if the patient continues to test negative for HIV. 20 months after receiving a targeted bone marrow transplant normally used to fight leukemia, an American man living in Berlin, Germany may be cured.

Some people who carry a genetic mutation, called Delta 32, which is inherited from both parents, seems to make some people resistant to HIV infection. Roughly one in 1,000 Europeans and Americans have inherited the mutation from both parents, and finding a donor with this genetic mutation for his bone marrow transplant may have cured him. I guess it will not be as much help in the areas that are greatly affected with HIV, such as in Africa. Unfortunately most of them, if not all, will not have the Delta 32 genetic mutation inherited from both parents.

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Vegetable Stir-fry with Flaxseed Dressing

A great way to serve a wide variety of vegetables. You can use your family’s favorites.

Diet Types: Dairy Free, Wheat Free

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 1/2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/2 inch slices
  • 1 1/2 cups cauliflower, bite-size pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli, bite size pieces
  • 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
  • 1/2 cup green pepper strips
  • 1/2 cup red pepper strips

SAUCE:

  • 2 Tablespoons ground flax seed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon flax seed, toasted

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: Under 15 minutes

Instructions:

In a large fry pan, add oil. Stir-fry onion, zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots and peppers over medium heat for 5 minutes. Place lid over vegetables and cook 2 minutes more to steam slightly. In a small bowl, combine ground flax, garlic, ginger, broth, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. Pour over vegetables. Cook and stir 1 minute (or until heated through). Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted flax seed. Serve. To toast flax seed, spread Flax Seeds in a small metal pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 3-5 minutes. Stir while toasting.

Nutrition Facts (Brief Analysis):

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Recipe: 4
Calories: 142
Calories from Fat: 64
Total Carbs: 17g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Protein: 6g

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Onions: Veggie Tales

Onions Vegetables

Onions rank sixth among the world’s leading vegetable crops. Their relatives include leeks, garlic and shallots. Botanically, they are members of the allium or Alliaceae family, whose main characteristic is pungent smell or sharp taste when layers of the outer skin are cut.

The tears we shed when slicing or chopping an onion are caused because sulfur-containing amino acids come into contact with enzymes that form volatile compounds. One compound strikes the tongue and the other irritates the eyes by turning into sulfuric acid. The older the bulb, the stronger the fumes.

Cooking causes chemical changes that render the taste milder. Some of these odor compounds are converted into a substance that is sweeter than table sugar. When onions are caramelized, all that sugar turns golden brown.

Although onions are low in most nutrients they may have certain health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels. They also contain a substance that interferes with the formation of blood clots.

Shallots, also a member of this group, are milder-tasting and may be used in dishes requiring a more delicate flavor, such as sauces and garnishes.

Scallions are the same plant as true onions. They are pulled from the ground while their tops are still green and bulbless. Green onions are allowed to develop to the miniature bulb stage. Chives are also a member of this family. Like scallions, they never form a true bulb. They are used mostly for seasoning and garnish.

Source: Palm Beach Daily News

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Obese Children Have Arteries of a 45-Year-Old

Obese Children

If your kids are obese, take heed. New studies show that these kids may be aging faster than expected, to the tune of 30 years faster. According to the research, “obese children and teens with abnormal cholesterol had thicker carotid arteries, the arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain. Thickened neck arteries are a sign of fatty buildup of plaque within the arteries feeding the heart muscle and brain.” Basically an obese 13-year-old, has the arteries of a 45-year-old.

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Medicinal Plants for Healthier Blood Sugar Management Continued

Water-Soluble Standardized Cinnamon Extract

Dr Richard Anderson, a chemist at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) found a class of water-soluble compounds in cinnamon called polyphenol type-A polymers, which have the ability to boost insulin’s activity about 20-fold. This insulin boosting property of cinnamon could benefit people with high sugar levels (pre-diabetics and diabetics).

In two separate studies in 2006, scientists showed that daily supplementation with water-soluble extract of cinnamon helped to improve sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. In one of the study, 79 diabetics took the supplement three times daily. After four months, their fasting blood sugar levels improved by 10.3%. The second study indicated that water-soluble cinnamon extract may provide protective antioxidant effects in reducing free radical damage associated with high blood sugar levels.

Source: TheStar

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