There are more antibiotics per pound of livestock in fish farming than in any other form of farming.
“Let food be your medicine and let your medicine be your food” Hippocrates
6 Reasons Why a Multivitamin May Not Be Enough
There’s lot of controversy as to whether you need to supplement or not. The conventional 
wisdom says that if you eat a balance diet, you should receive all the vitamins you need … and if it makes you feel better, you can add a multivitamin for added insurance.
But is it really that simple? Will the multivitamin have all you need?
1. Do you live in a perfect world where you grow your food and your own meat, or can you shop from the farmer’s market?
If you’re buying produce from stores, you don’t know how long it’s taken to get there, or what the’ve sprayed on the fruit and vegetables to preserve them. What you think is fresh might be 2 – 3 months old, meaning that vitamin levels have depleted.
2. Do you get out in the sun often enough? In the last few years, we’ve had a fear of the sun. Vitamin D comes and animal foods. In the US, there’s almost a Vitamin D shortage epidemic.
Simply eating a good diet isn’t enough. One doctor I know thought she definitely had enough Vitamin D because she eats so healthy – but she had herself tested and her Vitamin D levels were really low. Read More »
The Health Benefits of Catus Juice: It May Help Fight Cancer
Catcus juice, also called prickly pear cactus juice, is thought to help reduce the risk of cancer – although it is still early days for the research into this.
A study published in Nutritional Journal by Da-ming Zou showed that cactus juice may be a good alternative to
chemotherapy, when treating cancer. Catcus juice has also ben shown to inhibit cancer cell growth and slow tumor growth.
However, you should certainly not replace chemotherapy or other cancer treatments with cactus juice at this stage though; more rersearch is still needed.
Other Benefits of Cactus Juice
Anti-oxidant: Luna Tesoriere is the leading author in a study for the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition on cactus juice. She says that cactus juice provides many anti-oxidant benefits, and that it works as wellas Vitamin C supplementation in enhancing overall anti-oxidant effects in the body.
Cactus juice outpaces Vitamin C in reducing oxidation of fats (which can contribute to atherosclerosis).
Iron Sources for Vegetarians and Vegans
Iron is an important trace mineral needed for healthy red blood cells. Many people think that your only iron source is meat, but this isn’t the case. 
If you’re vegetarian or vegan, getting adequate iron in your diet may appear to be a challenge – but it does not have to be with a bit of planning.
Ways to Increase Iron Absorption
Make sure you have foods high in vitamin C, like fruit – not because they’re particularly high in iron, but because they help the body to absorb iron better.
Avoid drinking tea or coffee with your meals; these contain compounds called polyphenols. These bind with iron, making it harfer for your body to absorb it.
Good Sources of Iron
Vegetarian/Vegan foods that are a good source of iron include:
- Artichokes
- Spinach and swiss chard – and other dark leafy green vegetables
- Dried fruits – but remember that these tend to be high in sugar too, so don’t overdo it
- Beans are one of your best sources of iron (and protein and fiber too)
Picante Broccoli Chicken Salad
“Picante Broccoli Chicken Salad” is the perfect dish for hot summer days. It is quick, easy and can be prepared a day ahead.
The original recipe called for ½ cup mayonnaise; I combined ¼ cup Greek yogurt and ¼ cup mayonnaise. If you are vegetarian, you can use 2 cups of your favorite beans to replace the chicken.
Picante Broccoli Chicken Salad
(Original recipe from “Taste of Home”)
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· ¼ cup mayonnaise
- · ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- · ¼ cup picante sauce
- · 1 garlic clove, minced
- · ½ to 1 tsp. chili powder
- · 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- · 2 cups broccoli florets
- · 1 cup diced tomato
- · ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- · ½ cup chopped onion
- · ¼ cup julienned green and red pepper
- · tortillas, warmed
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, picante sauce, garlic and chili powder. Set aside.
Combine chicken, broccoli, tomato, cheese, onion and peppers; pour dressing over salad and toss to coat well. Place in refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Value
Broccoli:
Broccoli contains the phytonutrient – glycoraphonin; once in your body it is converted into sulforaphine. Sulforaphine boosts your liver’s detoxification enzymes which help to clear potentially carcinogenic substances.
Broccoli is high in fiber, Vitamins A, K, C, iron, calcium, folic acid and protein; just a few of the valuable nutrients you will find. Eating broccoli improves your immune system, helps prevent heart disease, reduce cholesterol, good for your bones and helps control your blood sugar.
Chicken:
High in protein and the B vitamins.
Mediterranean Salsa
From McCormick’s Cooking With Flavor
Not only is this salsa great for your immune system – it helps to keep your blood sugar under control.
- 1 cup finely chopped plum tomatoes
- 2 Tblsps. olive oil
- 1 Tblsp. cider vinegar
- 2 tsps. basil
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
Mix tomatoes, oil, vinegar, basil, oregano, and onion powder. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes to blend flavors. Serve with pita chips.
Hi there. I'm Patricia Setzer, and I show you how to prepare your favorite foods in a way that can help boost your energy, maintain a healthy weight and improve your overall health ...