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By Don Hauptman
What's wrong with the following two sentences?
1. "This national obsession with food begs the question, are the Chinese concerned with eating healthily?"
2. "The article also begs an equally rhetorical but slightly more disturbing question: How many new cures are we losing?"
These examples presume that "This begs the question" is equivalent to "This raises the question." It is not. "Begging the question" is circular reasoning - a form of logical fallacy that assumes as fact something that needs to be proven.
The expression is used correctly in this sentence: "Jim says it's true because it's in the Bible, but that argument begs the question of whether the Bible is true."
Today's lesson: Don't say "that begs the question" when you mean raises or prompts or brings up a specific question.
[Ed Note: Don Hauptman, a direct-response copywriter for more than 30 years, may be best known for the space ads he wrote with the classic headline "Speak Spanish Like a Diplomat!" He also writes books and articles on language and wordplay.]
It's Fun to Know: Early Risers in History
Ben Franklin, ETR's patron saint, wasn't the only historical figure who believed in waking up early. Levi Hutchins of New Hampshire was so eager to be up and at 'em by 4:00 a.m. that he invented the first modern mechanical alarm clock in 1787. Leonardo da Vinci used an alarm clock hundreds of years before that. His version consisted of a tube that slowly dripped water into a receptacle. When it was full, a system of levers would raise da Vinci's feet in the air to rouse him.
(Source: That's a Fact, Jack!)
"Mimetic" (mim-ET-IK) - from the Greek for a kind of drama - means imitative or given to mimicry.
Example (as used by Irene Maxine Pepperberg in The Alex Studies): "I was not the only scientist to reason that the vocal ability of mimetic birds, coupled with their considerable intelligence, should enable them to learn to communicate with humans using speechlike sounds."
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2262, 01-26-08], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
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"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."
- Harriet Tubman
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By J. William LaValley, MD
Recently, a 23-year-old mom of a 6-month-old, nursing infant called my office in desperation: "Please help me, the surgeon is going to remove my colon in a week because I have ulcerative colitis and no treatment is working. I don't want to lose my colon. Can you do anything to help me? The surgery is already scheduled...I'll do whatever is necessary to get better."
Obviously, she had arrived at dire circumstances. Ulcerative colitis is a serious illness that can cause bowel ulceration, bleeding and blood loss, fluid and electrolyte loss, pain, and inflammation. If left untreated, the bowel constricts causing blockages and infection that spread to other portions of the colon along with adjacent muscle and connective tissue.
This woman had been doing pretty well for several years managing her ulcerative colitis with traditional meds – an oral steroid and an anti-inflammatory. But about 3 months into her pregnancy she cut back on her medications, concerned that they could adversely affect the baby.
Now she was in a full, raging flare-up of her disease -- frequent bloody stool, painful spasmodic abdominal pain, mild anemia (due to the blood loss) and unrelenting, intense fatigue. Worst of all, she was faced with the daunting imminent prospect of having her colon removed within a week!
Not surprisingly, this woman's doctor was not trained in integrative medicine. When traditional medical treatment failed to arrest her deteriorating condition he believed the only viable solution was the most radical one -- removing her colon. I immediately decided to assist her in recovery, provided she was willing and able to follow my instructions diligently and completely.
She began following the Medical Wellness Protocol™ for ulcerative colitis, an integrative treatment plan that combines dietary modifications, nutritional supplements, and healthier living practices with traditional medications.
The following list briefly summarizes the action plan she followed:
Within four days all bleeding and diarrhea stopped. By the next day her pain stopped. In another two days, the stools were well-formed and regular. She required no surgery and remains symptom free except for the times she eats foods that cause inflammation. We have not abandoned her steroid medications, we merely leave them on the shelf for times she may actually need them.
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[Ed. Note: J. William LaValley, MD is a physician in Nova Scotia, Canada and Austin, Texas. He practices Integrative and Complementary Medicine as a member of the Canadian Medical Association, serving as the Chairperson of the Complementary Medicine Section of Doctors Nova Scotia. He is also a member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, and Travis County Medical Society in Austin.]
Pain Relief: |
The vast majority of headaches are related to emotional stress, toxicity (just ask anyone who has experienced a hangover!), and/or structural (and body usage) issues. They may be painful and annoying, but most headaches are not emergencies that require immediate medical attention.*
With that said, here is a plan of action you can safely apply in five minutes or less that may help your head feel better.
Go get a glass of good quality room temperature water and squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the water. Drink the water.
Know that it is your intention to heal and to feel better. Believe that this can happen for you over the next few minutes.
Put a drop of LAVENDER oil on the following spots: the top of the back of the neck, the center of the forehead, and both temples (make sure to stay away from the eyes).
Take off your shoes and socks; lie down on your back with your knees bent, so that the bottoms of your feet are lying flat on the ground (if you can do this outside on the grass, so much the better).
Close your eyes.
As you do this, RECALL or IMAGINE a time before you had this headache -- a time when you felt fantastic! Get as specific and vivid as you can with your "felt sense" of this.
Keep your eyes closed and put both of your hands on your lower belly. Begin to take some slow gentle deep breaths so that your hands go UP toward the sky on your inhale. Breathe in through your nose and then let the air out through your mouth by simply opening the back of your throat.
Between each breath, smile INWARDLY with your mouth and eyes, and SAY (either silently or aloud) "Alert Mind, Calm Body".
Simply be with your breath. If your mind wanders, just notice that and then gently but firmly bring your attention back to the breath.
Do this for the next three minutes.
Now move your left hand so that it is behind your head (your head is now resting in the palm of your left hand).
Put the pad of your right middle finger right on the center of your pubic bone (the bone that is just above your genital area). Use moderate pressure. Continue breathing with your hands in this position for another 30 seconds.
Now allow yourself to become aware of something that you COULD feel grateful for ... and let yourself FEEL the gratitude as you take another deep breath ... Repeat this two more times.
Now gently and slowly allow your eyes to open and return to your day.
Unless you have an allergy to lemon or lavender, this protocol is completely safe and will often help a great deal.
It would take more space than we have in this article to explain all the reasons WHY this protocol is so helpful, but don't let that stop you from giving it a try.
*If you have a headache with any one of the following warning signs, seek medical attention immediately: Recent head trauma, especially associated with any loss of consciousness; fever of over 104°; vomiting that lasts more than 4 hours; diarrhea that lasts more than 3 days; ANY change in vision; unexplained weight loss; bleeding; high blood pressure; shortness of breath; confusion; dizziness; loss of balance; slurred speech.
[Ed Note: David Kamnitzer, D.C. is an expert at helping people achieve high levels of health and well-being -- far beyond what is available simply through drugs and surgery alone. He combines his 20-year clinical experience and extensive knowledge in structural, nutritional, and energetic balancing to offer individuals cutting-edge approaches to healing.]
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This shake is an excellent breakfast option, but can be enjoyed as a snack, a post-workout re-builder, or an any-time meal replacement. Not only does it taste great, it's great for you too.
Whey: Immune building, muscle building, and mood lifting benefits.
Berries: Packed with brain-protective antioxidants.
Cinnamon: Supports glucose regulation.
Flax seeds: Source of omega 3 fats, fiber, and lignans. Lignans protect against breast and prostate cancer.1-2
Excellent source of calcium (25% DV), vitamin D (25% DV), vitamin E (53% DV), and manganese (20% DV).
Good source of vitamin A (12% DV), vitamin C (18% DV), phosphorus (10% DV), and magnesium (15% DV).
Ingredients:
8 oz. almond milk
½ cup fresh or frozen organic blueberries
1 scoop Jay Robb vanilla whey protein powder
2 T. organic ground flax seeds
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
Directions:
Mix in a blender with a few ice cubes if desired.
Nutrition:
257 calories, 8 g. total fat, 4 g. saturated fat, 1 g. monounsaturated fat, 3 g polyunsaturated fat, 13 mg. cholesterol, 340 mg. sodium, 19 g. carbohydrate, 6 g. fiber, 6 g. sugar, 29 g. protein, 600 IU vitamin A, 11 mg. vitamin C, 100 IU vitamin D, 16 IU vitamin E, 33 mcg. folate, 254 mg. calcium, 60 mg. magnesium, 4 mg manganese, 1.3 mg iron, 100 mg. phosphorus, 731 mg. potassium.
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[Ed. Note: Laura B. LaValle, RD, LD is presently the director of dietetics nutrition at LaValle Metabolic Institute (formerly part of Living Longer Institute). She offers personal nutritional counseling at LMI for clients who need help with their diet in relation to illness or disease. Laura also provides educational services in the areas of health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention. To learn more, click here.]
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise’s Total Health Breakthroughs [Issue 03-18-08] which offers alternative solutions for mind, body and soul. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.totalhealthbreakthroughs.com
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By Kelley Herring
Are you a garlic lover? If so, your stinky indulgences may be a boon to your weight-loss efforts.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Hypertension explored the relationship between allicin - a powerful phytonutrient in garlic - and weight gain. Researchers fed all of the subjects a diet high in fructose to boost insulin levels, blood pressure, and triglycerides. The study group was then divided into three subgroups. The control group ate a fructose-enriched diet, and two experimental groups ate the fructose-enriched diet plus allicin.
At the end of the five-week study, the researchers found that the control group (which consumed the fructose-enriched diet alone) continued to gain weight. The groups consuming allicin did not.
Chop, press, and crush your way to a healthier body and a trimmer tummy. Because allicin is destroyed by heat, you'll want to enjoy fresh garlic to get the slimming benefits.
It's Good to Know: Online Public Records
Remember when public records research involved searching dusty shelves in the library or scanning microfilm at a government office? Today, you can do the same research from your home computer. You can find databases, mostly free, of college alumni, military records, criminal records, property ownership information, vehicle registrations, newspaper obituaries, and more. Two online resources that list hundreds of public records websites are:
(Source: Virtual Gumshoe and BRB Publications)
"Exiguous" (ig-ZIG-yoo-us) means extremely scanty or meager. It is derived from the Latin for "too strictly weighed."
Example (as used by Michael Ignatieff in a New Statesman article about Russia): "They are entering the market, setting up stalls on snowy streets, moonlighting to supplement exiguous incomes."
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2261, 01-25-08], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
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"Mystery is at the heart of creativity. That, and surprise."
- Julia Cameron
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"There are some people who live in a dream world,
and there are some who face reality; and then there
are those who turn one into the other."
- Douglas H. Everett
By Robert Ringer
I recently received an e-mail from Wayne Holt of Houston, TX. It stated, in part:
"I am stunned by the indifference to practical living skills that so many in our society exhibit. How can so many be so wrong for so long, and still the charade continues? It's as if we deliberately dove off a building laughing and were miraculously saved by an awning. At times, I'm tempted to believe we can't fatally harm ourselves even if we try with all our might."
Mr. Holt gives us a lot to think about. I believe the reason so many can be so wrong for so long - without seeing through the charades (plural, not singular) that are served up to them day in and day out - is because conventional wisdom, myths, and fairytales tend to gain strength with age. After all, if something has been around for a long time, it must be true. Right?
Not so fast. What really happens is that when a preposterous tale - or even an outright lie - is repeated often enough, it acquires "legs." Meaning it becomes self-sustaining. And if it attracts enough adherents, it spreads exponentially. This is how dogma evolves into "fact." Through repetition, a lie can be transformed into truth, and often is.
The dictionary defines charade as "a blatant pretense or deception." Which means that most of what we see and hear are charades.
In the 1963 classic film Charade, Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn) asks Peter Joshua (Cary Grant) why people lie. Joshua answers, "Usually it's because they want something. They are afraid the truth won't get it for them."
As the Republican and Democratic caucuses so clearly demonstrate, politicians are a great example of relentless purveyors of charades... constantly calling for increases in the "minimum wage" (even though it affects only two percent of the population)... incessantly babbling about Social Security "reform" (even though Social Security is a pyramid scam that is mathematically impossible to "fix")... acting as though they are serious about putting an end to illegal immigration (even though every rational adult recognizes that it is years too late to do anything about it).
What do politicians hope to gain from such charades? The same things they are always after: First, our votes. Second, as a result of our votes, power. Third, adulation. And fourth, the congressional perks that allow them to live like multimillionaires.
How, Mr. Holt wonders, is it possible for the charades to continue? Because just as people get the governments they deserve, they also get the charades they deserve - and want. People love to be deluded. It feels so warm and fuzzy compared to the harshness of reality.
But what about Mr. Holt's speculation that we are somehow immune to the consequences of the self-destructive tendencies so many of us exhibit? Would that it were so, but the evidence suggests that we irreversibly damage ourselves all the time. In case you hadn't noticed, the Greek and Roman Empires are not around anymore. Neither is the Soviet Union. All of them fell under the weight of their own charades.
It is therefore not surprising that the sun is rapidly setting on Western civilization. We continue to accept the charade that freedom and equality can coexist... The charade that everything in life is relative and that there is no such thing as right and wrong... The charade that the most heinous criminals - even those from other countries who are here illegally - have the same rights as law-abiding citizens.
All noble thoughts, I guess. But, unfortunately, not good for maintaining a civilization. For better or for worse, civilization cannot exist without a generally accepted code of conduct. Sorry, but that's just the way it is.
Make no mistake about it, the resilience of the human race is remarkable. We have survived the Dark Ages, tyrants, slavery, and worse. But I do not agree that there is always an awning to catch us. For example, the six million Jews who bought into the charade that Germany was a safe and cultured nation - and that Adolf Hitler was a harmless nutcase - fell through the awning and landed in the gas chambers.
In closing, I am reminded of the tiniest of all mammals, the shrew, which weighs less than a dime. The shrew is a voracious eater who will not hesitate to devour other shrews. And when it's hungry enough, and there's no other prey around, it is capable of eating itself to death - literally - beginning with its own tail.
I believe that if a person tries hard enough, like the shrew, he can fatally harm himself. Man, of course, does not engage in self-cannibalism. Instead, he relies on the charade. Kind of analogous to a person who commits suicide by forcing the police to kill him.
I say forget about relying on the awning to save you. Focus, instead, on trying not to fall. And a good way to do that is to monitor your personal reality so you avoid buying into too many charades. If you are too wrong too often, for too long - if you continue to buy into the charades promulgated by government, Madison Avenue, and the media - sooner or later, the awning won't be there to catch you.
[Ed. Note: Take a gigantic step toward achieving all your personal and professional goals - faster than you ever imagined - with Robert Ringer's best-selling personal-development program. And sign up for his Voice of Sanity e-letter here.]
How Mindset Affects Your Waistline
By Jon Benson
When it comes to being fit, you should focus on being happy first.
This may seem like putting the cart before the horse. However, new research on the brain shows us that simple meditation - for as little as five minutes - can alter brain chemistry in a way that improves both athletic and work performance and increases our own experience of happiness and well-being.
Numerous studies on why diets fail demonstrate that a happy person is more prone to follow through on a diet or exercise program than one who is merely going through the motions of life. Depression is often cited as the number one reason people give up on a diet. It makes sense to make yourself truly happy... and science shows us you can.
Give meditation a try. Just take five minutes in solitude, and focus on two simple things: Kindness and compassion. This is a great start. See if you can work your way up to 30 minutes a day. Changes in brain chemistry occur in as little as two weeks, according to Harvard University researcher Olivia Carter, Ph.D.
It's Fun to Know: Weird Alternatives to Six Feet Under
For centuries, burial has been the preferred method in the U.S. for disposing of earthly remains. Not so in other cultures. Indigenous peoples in many parts of the world - including Australia, Western Canada, the American Southwest, and Siberia - once practiced tree burial, putting the deceased in the crook of a tree to decompose. In the Middle Ages, wealthy Vikings placed their dead in ships filled with food, weapons, and treasure. They would then bury or burn the ships or set them adrift in the ocean. In Tibetan sky burial rituals, the dead would be placed on top of mountains to be eaten by scavenging vultures.
(Source: LiveScience)
Word to the Wise: Quietus
"Quietus" (kwy-EE-tus) - from the Latin - is rest; a removal from activity. The word is also a euphemism for death.
Example (as used by Herman Melville in his short story "The Apple-Tree Table"): "I have put a quietus upon that ticking. Depend upon it, the ticking will trouble you no more."
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2260, 01-24-08], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
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By Kelley Herring
Current treatments for Parkinson's disease, like most pharmaceuticals, are associated with serious side effects. But researchers at State Key Laboratory of Brain & Cognitive Science in Beijing have found a safe and promising alternative: green tea.
In a new study published in Biological Psychiatry, researchers investigated the effects of green tea polyphenols in an animal model. They found that polyphenols help to protect the dopamine-producing brain cells that are lost as a result of Parkinson's disease.
Enjoy the brain-saving benefits of green tea every day. Look for organic green tea, which is higher in powerful phytonutrients and grown without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
[Ed. Note: Kelley Herring is the founder and CEO of Healing Gourmet (www.healinggourmet.com), and is editor-in-chief of the Healing Gourmet book series.]
It’s Good to Know: What Time It Is... Anywhere
Now there's no excuse for waking up friends and relatives in the middle of the night when you call them from a different time zone. Google tells you the local time almost anywhere in the world. Simply enter “time” in the search bar, followed by a city, state, or country. Hit enter, and Google will display the local time at that location.
(Source: Lifehacker)
Salutary" (SAL-yuh-ter-ee) - derived from the Latin - means "beneficial" or "healthful."
Example (as used by Kenneth T. Walsh and Robert Simon in U.S. News): "Surviving a near-death experience has the salutary effect of concentrating the mind."
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2259, 01-23-08], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
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By Jesse Cannone
"Oh that pain in my ______," (you fill in the blank).
I hear it all the time from people suffering from everything from lower back pain to carpal tunnel syndrome. They tell me about how bad their pain is and how they've "tried everything".
Well, the fact is, they haven't tried everything. And if you are suffering from any type of ache or pain I can guarantee that there are numerous things you have not tried that will help you.
The problem for most people is they only treat the symptoms -- meaning the pain. If you truly want to eliminate the pain, you MUST identify and address the underlying cause of the problem.
But often times the pain is so intense that the individual can't even work on addressing the underlying cause; so my recommendation is always to treat the symptom (the pain) and also treat the cause.
While most people do tend to do something to reduce the pain right away, the mistake they make is using NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) such as Celebrex or their over the counter cousins -- aspirin, ibuprofen, etc. NSAIDs work by blocking the COX enzymes that cause inflammation and pain.
But the problem is that COX enzymes also help to protect and regenerate the tissue of the stomach and kidneys. This is why millions of people have experienced negative and life-threatening side effects like nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, ulcers and even kidney and liver failure.
So what can you do to reduce the swelling, inflammation, and pain without the high risks? The good news is there are several methods that have been proven both safe and effective:
The key here is to experiment and listen closely to your body. If you try something and it doesn't help, don't assume it won't work for you. You may need to try it in conjunction with other treatments.
Remember, you can fight and win the war against pain... and you can do it without drugs or surgery.
[Ed. Note: Jesse Cannone is a certified fitness trainer, rehabilitation specialist and co-founder of the Healthy Back Institute. For more information on how you can reduce or completely eliminate your pain naturally, click here.]
Healthy Nutrition: |
Every day patients come into my practice and ask me why they can't lose weight. You would not believe the multitude of excuses I have heard from people who just can't seem to lose the extra pounds. Their reasons include everything -- being born with a slow metabolism, being fat because of the way they were raised, thyroid problems, and my personal favorite, "I am fat because I enjoy being fat."
As I teach people the principles of maintaining a healthy weight, I am constantly amazed at how often I hear, "I am already doing all that stuff. There is something about me that is different. Isn't there some drug you can give me to take the weight off?"
The fact is, there are only a few metabolic diseases and hormonal imbalances that can make losing weight more difficult. In addition, there are only a few medicines that can be prescribed to help reduce appetite and take off the pounds. The reality is that for the overwhelming majority of people, it comes down to relearning how to eat and exercise better.
We, as a society, have been duped into believing things about good health that are simply not true. Unfortunately most of this information comes from corporate marketing strategies that are trying to sell you their products.
In the 80s, we were taught that the reason we were all gaining weight was because we were eating high fat foods. Hundreds of food companies rushed to create foods that were "low fat." The shelves of our supermarkets were inundated with these low fat foods.
Interestingly however, the fat was replaced by something much worse…….SUGAR. I am in the process of writing a book called It's The Sugar, Stupid that explains that Americans aren't fat from eating fat, but from consuming pounds and pounds of sugar. This sugar can be disguised in many ways, but ultimately, it's still sugar.
They recently took all the soda out of the soda machines at my children's school. The Administration did this because they said that the children of America are getting fat from drinking sodas (which are full of sugar). I thought that was a noble idea, but was amazed to find out that they replaced the sodas not with healthy alternatives such as juices -- but with Gatorade, PowerAde, and vitamin water.
While the promoters of these drinks love to tout them as being healthy, the fact is that their sugar content is equivalent to that of a soda. There is no difference. So we replaced one sugar-laden drink with another, but the schools are happy because they are promoting "healthy" alternatives to soda. It's truly insane when you think about it.
By simply paying attention to your sugar intake, you can dramatically affect your total calories and the quality of those calories -- for the better. Read food labels carefully, checking for sugar content listed under carbohydrates. A good rule of thumb is that if it has over 10 grams of sugar per serving, don't eat it -- no matter what!
I actually use 5 grams as a cutoff, but 10 is a good place to start. An even healthier alternative is to put the processed food down and pick up natural whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
We are constantly bombarded by advertising that tries to convince us of what's good for us and what's not. We need to train ourselves to see past what the advertisers want us to see and actually read the nutritional labels. If there are more than 10 grams of sugar per serving, make a healthier choice.
[Ed. Note: Tim Reynolds, M.D., is a practicing physician and a health and lifestyle expert. For more information, click here.]
Recipes: |
Substituting beets for potatoes in traditional latkes not only saves on calories, but also reduces the glycemic index of the dish and adds a powerful cancer-fighting nutrient, as well. Betacyanin -- the pigment that gives beets their rich, purple-crimson color, was recently found to increase the number of immune cells in the colon (called CD8 cells) which are responsible for detecting and eliminating abnormal cells. 1-3
Serves: 15
Time to Table: 25 minutes
Healing Nutrient Spotlight
Betacyanin
Good source of folate
Ingredients
6 cups coarsely shredded peeled organic beets (about 6 medium)
6 tablespoons organic whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon non-aluminum baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large organic omega-3 eggs, beaten to blend
3 tablespoons organic expeller pressed canola oil (for sautéing )
Preparation
Place beets in large bowl; press with paper towels to absorb any moisture. In another large bowl, whisk flour and next 5 ingredients. Mix in beets, then eggs.
Pour enough oil into large skillet to just cover bottom; heat over medium. Working in batches, drop beet mixture by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; spread to 3 1/2-inch rounds. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes per side.
Transfer latkes to baking sheet. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 350°F oven until crisp, about 10 minutes.)
Nutrition Information
75 calories, 4 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 2.5 g monounsaturated fats, 0.5 g polyunsaturated fats, 42 mg cholesterol, 290 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g sugars, 3 g protein
References
[Ed. Note: Kelley Herring is the Founder & CEO of Healing Gourmet. She is also the creator of Healing Gourmet's Personalized Nutrition Software and Editor-in-Chief of the Healing Gourmet book series published by McGraw-Hill, including Eat to Fight Cancer, Eat to Beat Diabetes, Eat to Lower Cholesterol and Eat to Boost Fertility. For more information, click here.]
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise’s Total Health Breakthroughs [Issue 03-14-08] which offers alternative solutions for mind, body and soul. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.totalhealthbreakthroughs.com
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"The whole meaning of life is trying to find a place for your stuff." - George Carlin, comedian.
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"Confidence and enthusiasm are the greatest sales producers in any kind of economy."
- O.B. Smith
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By Kelley Herring
Concerned about prostate health? According to recent research at the Duke Prostate Center, you may want to adopt a low-carb lifestyle.
Researchers compared prostate tumor growth in 75 mice that were eating either a low-carbohydrate diet, a low-fat but high-carbohydrate diet, or a diet that was high in both fat and carbohydrates. At the end of the study, they found that the mice eating the low-carbohydrate diet had the longest survival and smallest tumors.
Both the low-carb and the low-fat mice had lower levels of insulin. But only the low-carb mice had reduced levels of a type of insulin-like growth factor (IGF) that is capable of stimulating tumor growth.
Put the processed, high-carb foods aside. Instead, fill your plate with a variety of fresh, seasonal vegetables. Complement your veggies with wild seafood and grass-fed organic meats, which are naturally low in insulin-elevating fast-carbs and packed with nutrients.
[Ed. Note: Kelley Herring is the founder and CEO of Healing Gourmet (www.healinggourmet.com), and is editor-in-chief of the Healing Gourmet book series, including Eat to Fight Cancer.]
It's Fun to Know: About Snowflakes
Here are few things you might not know about snow:
(Source: Discover Magazine)
The "apogee" (AP-uh-jee) is the point in the orbit of the moon that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth. We thus use the word to refer to the highest point or culmination of something.
Example (as used by Anthony Read and David Fisher in The Proudest Day): "Aurangzeb ended the family tradition of building architectural masterpieces that had reached its apogee when his father, Shah Jahan, built the world's most beautiful tomb, the Taj Mahal."
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2258, 01-22-08], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
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"The irony of commitment is that it's deeply liberating -
in work, in play, in love."
- Anne Morriss
What Does It Take to Really Change Your Life?
By Michael Masterson
I was 13 when I first heard the word "underachiever." Mrs. Growe, my ninth grade English teacher, used it to describe a student who had, in her opinion, failed to work to his potential. The student? Yours truly.
"Mr. Masterson," she announced to the class, "is the classic example of an underachiever. He doesn't complete his work assignments. He shows up late for class and then wastes his time daydreaming. As a result, he produces C work. From a child with modest potential, I would be happy with mediocre results. In his case, I am very disappointed."
I was not surprised at the assessment. It was accurate. I couldn't deny it. The female maturation process held my interest at that time. That and football. And goofing around with my friends. And just about anything else but schoolwork.
I wasn't a good reader. And I couldn't sit still during class. Much later I discovered that I was suffering from a combination of dyslexia and what is now called "attention deficit disorder." But neither Mrs. Growe nor I knew about such things then. As far as she was concerned, I was a perennial slacker. I shared her opinion.
At least once a year, however, I promised myself that I would "turn over a new leaf." I sensed, as Mrs. Growe did, that I was not as dumb as my grades suggested. And I felt, deep down in my bones, that eventually I'd make a success of myself.
But before I could be successful, I had to change something very fundamental about myself. And that change began at the end of my senior year when I woke up one day and realized I was disgusted with myself.
I was tired of being the perennial screw-up. I was sick of getting lousy grades and playing the fool in class. I wanted to become the person Mrs. Growe thought I should be. But it seemed to be too late. There was only a month to go before graduation, and it was obviously impossible to rectify four years of poor performance in so short a time.
Since my grades were mediocre, I had no chance of getting a college scholarship. And since my parents couldn't afford to help me with tuition, I had no choice but to attend a local community college. The community college was happy to take my $400 a year, and would be equally happy to give me the Cs I had been earning in high school. But I wasn't willing to live that life any longer.
I realized that, oddly enough, my lack of success was a benefit in disguise. I was about to put myself in an academic environment where mediocrity held sway - where I would be competing with other high school screw-ups just like me.
What if I used the remaining time I had in high school to prepare for a new and better life in college? What if I directed my energy toward developing skills and habits that would help me succeed over the next four years?
And that's exactly what I did. The Saturday after I made my big decision to change, I drove my '56 Bel Air to Nassau Community College in Hempstead, NY. I gathered together everything I could about the school and the curriculum I was going to be involved in. I brought it all back home with me and spent the rest of the weekend carefully reading every pamphlet and brochure.
I was doing something I had never done in school: getting ahead of my competition by planning my success. In the next few weeks, I became a minor expert in that little college. I knew every course they offered, every major they offered, and every teacher who'd be teaching freshmen that year.
Taking the initiative to plan my success gave me a very positive feeling. I could actually feel myself changing. I was becoming - even before I began - a serious and committed student.
I realized that I would be starting college as a brand-new person. None of my teachers would have heard about my high school antics, and none of my fellow students would be expecting me to be the class clown.
Starting college without the bad reputation I had established in high school was like a gift from the academic gods. I could walk into my new classes as an interested, enthusiastic student who was there to succeed.
And that's what happened. I showed up for classes in September on time, prepared with the required texts. I sat in the front row and raised my hand whenever the teacher asked questions. I did my homework assignments and spent my spare time studying. Between attending classes, studying, and running a house painting business on the side, I worked 16 hours a day, seven days a week.
By the end of the first semester, I had the reputation of being an A student. Throughout the rest of my college and graduate school career, I never retrenched.
I sometimes think about what would have happened to me if I hadn't finally become disgusted with myself. Or if I had failed to make those preparations that allowed me to turn over a new leaf.
It's highly likely I would be grinding out a living somewhere, working a job I didn't like, struggling to pay my bills and making futile resolutions - knowing I'd live out my life as a habitual underachiever.
The difference for me was the simple realization that if I didn't change myself, my life wouldn't change - not then or ever. I had wasted my high school years making promises I never truly meant to keep. But I was tired of doing that.
Thinking back, I can see that there were several factors that allowed me to change in a serious and committed way:
Have you made resolutions that you've failed to keep? Held dreams of success and happiness that you've failed to fulfill? Do you sometimes feel that, however much you've done, you are still, in part, an underachiever?
If so, there is good news. Your past behavior has no bearing on your future work habits. If you can change the way you work - even just a little - you can change the way you live.
Most people reading this will think, "I don't need another motivational speech. What I need is a change of luck."
I'm here to say that luck had nothing to do with the change in my life. And it needn't have anything to do with whatever changes you would like to make in yours. Had I waited for luck to come to me, I might be waiting still. My life changed when I got fed up and started planning my success.
You, too, can change your life if you are (a) dissatisfied with the lack of success you've had so far, (b) willing to make a big change - and not just a minor adjustment, (c) prepared to start working differently and thinking about yourself as a different kind of person, and (d) willing to start now by preparing yourself to succeed.
Are you ready to get going?
[Ed. Note: Michael Masterson's brand-new book on business building has already hit #1 on the Amazon best-seller list. Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat is a book for entrepreneurs and businesspeople. But no matter what your goals are, this blockbuster book will help you take action.]
Say Sayonara to Sloppy Marketing
By David Cross
Apple's Mac Pro is a fantastic computer. It's so well designed that it's almost a work of art. Using it, I feel that every little detail has been taken care of. For instance, Apple has gone so far as to make sure the inside of the computer collects almost zero pet hair. Sounds silly, but my previous PC was so beleaguered by fur you could have knit a sweater with it.
Anyway, I regularly receive Apple's product updates and had been looking forward to hearing about their latest project. But when I got the e-mail announcing it last week, I had no idea what they were saying to me! Somehow I'd received the Japanese version of the marketing message.
This should not have happened. Apple has my complete customer profile, so they know I don't speak Japanese.
It's become common for marketers to collect customer data beyond e-mail addresses - first and last names, mailing addresses, and (very important) information on what each customer buys from them. But if you take the time to collect this data, it behooves you to use it for follow-up marketing. It can help you give your customer exactly what he wants... which means you'll be getting more of what you want: sales. Just don't let it go to waste. If, for example, a customer bought your last three books, by all means send him an e-mail or postcard or letter about your latest blockbuster. And make sure you notify him every time you have a new product or report on the subjects you know he's interested in.
Had Apple used the data they'd collected on me, I'd be in the English-speaking segment of their e-mail list. And I'd be reading their marketing message in English, not Japanese.
[Ed. Note: David Cross is Senior Internet Consultant to Agora Inc. in Baltimore.]
Does Feeling Good Make You Exercise?
By Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS
It's been established that exercise can enhance your mood. But does being in a good mood increase the likelihood that you'll exercise in the first place?
Researchers at Bowling Green University designed a study to answer that question. Thirty-six obese participants in a behavioral weight-loss program recorded their morning, evening, and pre- and post-exercise moods. They also recorded the type, duration, and intensity of their exercise. The findings were clear. People who recorded better moods in the morning were more likely to exercise that day.
If you find yourself feeling positive in the morning, grab the opportunity to exercise right then. It'll make you feel better for the rest of the day. And while you're at it, up the intensity - even if just for 15 seconds every couple of minutes. The researchers found that those who exercised more frequently and at greater intensity had the greatest increases in mood. The highest mood ratings came from those participants who exercised the longest and at the highest intensities.
[Ed. Note: Dr. Jonny Bowden is a nationally known expert on weight loss, nutrition, and health.]
It's Good to Know: Online Video Tutorials
There are thousands of free video tutorials that teach home-improvement skills, cooking, computer programs, foreign languages, exercise methods, magic tricks, and much, much more. Best of all, you can pause the action and watch these step-by-step guides as many times as you need to. Here are some sites to investigate:
(Source: Lifehacker)
To "retrench" (rih-TRENCH) is to cut down, reduce, or omit. It is from an obsolete French word for "to cut."
Example (as I used it today): "By the end of the first semester, I had the reputation of being an A student. Throughout the rest of my college and graduate school career, I never retrenched."
Michael Masterson
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By Craig Ballantyne
I get sick and tired of hearing about the latest "miracle" fat-burning supplements. Hopefully you haven't been fooled by the marketing hype, because these so-called miracles are anything but.
Researchers from Purdue University put 35 women on a weight-loss program. They divided the women into two groups. One group received diet and exercise instruction. The other group received the instruction and took two of the "fat-burning" supplements you may have been reading about: chromium picolinate (CP) and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).
After 12 weeks of the diet (eating 500 calories less than normal) and exercising five days per week for 30 minutes, both groups ended up losing the same amount of weight (over 11 pounds) and body fat (over 9 pounds). In other words, there was no benefit from taking the supplement.
Instead of wasting your money on worthless pills, invest your time and energy in a fitness program and nutrition education.
The Language Perfectionist: Full House
By Don Hauptman
Can you see any problem with the following two sentences (drawn from published articles)?
The phrase fully half is contradictory and oxymoronic. Logically, only 100 percent can be characterized as full. Yet careless writers describe just about any number as full or fully.
The practice can have ludicrous consequences. For example, an article I found in a trade publication, within the space of a few paragraphs, gives us "a full 40 percent," "a full 36 percent," and even "a full 17 percent."
The writer is trying to say, "Wow! This is a really large number in this context." But that point can be made in other, clearer ways. Most of the time, full can be fully expunged.
[Ed Note: Don Hauptman, a direct-response copywriter for more than 30 years, may be best known for the space ads he wrote with the classic headline "Speak Spanish Like a Diplomat!" He also writes books and articles on language and wordplay.]
It's Good to Know: The Pros and Cons of Lead Paint
Lead paint, specifically its use in children's toys, has been in the news lately, with several companies issuing recalls for imported toys covered in the stuff. If ingested, lead paint can cause brain damage and other serious problems. The U.S. government banned its use in children's products, hospitals, and residences in 1978, but it may surprise you to learn that it's still widely - and legally - used. It is on road signs, ships, heavy equipment, bridges, and the like. Why? Because lead paint is cheaper, brighter, and more durable than its less-toxic cousins, and it's also mildew-resistant.
(Source: Slate)
To "expunge" (ik-SPUNJ) is to erase, obliterate, or destroy. The word - ultimately from the Latin for "to prick" - is derived from the practice of marking a name on a list for deletion by pricking dots above or below it.
Example (as used by Don Hauptman in his "Language Perfectionist" brief, above): "Most of the time, [the word] full can be fully expunged."
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Trips to the pharmacist could become a thing of the past, thanks to one U.S. company. InstyMeds has created medication vending machines that hold 100 common prescription drugs. Their goal is to place these machines in doctors' offices, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Doctors will be able to transmit prescriptions electronically to the vending machines. To retrieve their meds, patients will enter a code and some personal information on a touch screen, and swipe a credit card or insert cash. The machine also sends the appropriate information to the patient's insurance company. InstyMeds says several safeguards are in place to prevent the wrong medication from being dispensed.
(Source: Springwise)
"Eldritch" (EL-drich) means strange or unearthly. The word is believed to be derived from a Middle English word meaning "fairyland."
Example (as used by Thom Stark in an issue of Boardwatch): "In the eldritch light of evening in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, the eye plays tricks on the brain."
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"To follow without halt, one aim; there is the secret of success."
- Anna Pavlova
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By Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS
Millions of women suffer from occasional menopause-related hot flashes. For postmenopausal women who are not on hormone replacement therapy, there's help. And it's as close as your grocery store.
According to a new study at the Mayo Clinic, flaxseed appears to lessen both the severity and the frequency of hot flashes. The researchers studied 29 women for six weeks. The women took a daily dose of only 40 mg of crushed flaxseed (flaxmeal). The flaxseed decreased hot-flash scores by 57 percent and reduced their frequency by 50 percent.
Lead researcher Sandhya Pruthi, M.D., noted that many participants experienced quality-of-life improvements. She added that flaxseed seems not only to alleviate hot flashes but "also appears to have overall health and psychological benefits."
You can get flaxseed at health food and grocery stores everywhere. One highly recommended and reliable brand is Barlean's Forti-Flax.
[Ed. Note: Dr. Jonny Bowden is a nationally known expert on weight loss, nutrition, and health. He's the author of the new book The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth]
"Incarnadine" (in-KAR-nuh-dine) is a fleshy-pink or blood-red color. As a verb, it means to make something that color. The word is derived from "carnal" (pertaining to the body or its appetites).
Example (as used by Shakespeare in Macbeth): "Will all great Neptune's ocean wash this blood / Clean from my hand? No, this my hand will rather / The multitudinous seas incarnadine, / Making the green one red."
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These articles appear courtesy of Early to Rise [Issue #2254, 01-17-08], the Internet's most popular health, wealth, and success e-zine. For a complimentary subscription, visit http://www.earlytorise.com/.
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By Kelley Herring
New research shows that curried cauliflower - a traditional Indian dish seasoned with turmeric and other spices - provides powerful protection against the development of prostate cancer. What's more, this Madras medley was shown to be effective in treating established prostate cancers.
Scientists at Rutgers tested curcumin, a phytonutrient found in turmeric, along with phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC). PEITC is a naturally occurring substance particularly abundant in cauliflower and other vegetables of the broccoli family (including arugula, watercress, cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, kale, kohlrabi, and turnips).
The researchers injected the mice with curcumin and/or PEITC, alone or in combination, three times a week for a total of four weeks. Both curcumin and PEITC significantly reduced the growth of cancerous tumors. But PEITC and curcumin together had even stronger effects.
Pick up a bottle of this powerful prostate protector. Look for high-quality, organic turmeric at your local health food store, and make sure to keep it in a cool dark place. (Light reduces its potency.)
[Ed. Note: Kelley Herring is the founder and CEO of Healing Gourmet (www.healinggourmet.com), and is editor-in-chief of the Healing Gourmet book series, including Eat to Fight Cancer.]
It's Good to Know: The Bamboo Microscope
Adequate funding for education is a worldwide problem. But in rural India, even basic teaching materials can be hard to come by. A New Delhi-based nonprofit organization is working to combat this problem. For one thing, it has created a compact microscope made of bamboo and simple magnifying lenses to help instructors teach hands-on science. The microscopes cost about $4 each.
So far, educational aid organizations, such as the U.N. Children's Fund, have distributed 2,500 of the microscopes to cash-strapped schools.
(Source: Nature)
To "remonstrate" (rih-MAHN-strate) is to reason or plead in opposition, protest, or disapproval. The word is from the Latin for "to point back to a fault."
Example (as used by Colin Thubron in The New York Times): "When things went beyond the control of her forceful personality, inventiveness, or charm, if the problem was something she could not alter or manipulate, she didn't pine or remonstrate, she merely buried what was threatening or damaging to her sense of worth."
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By James LaValle, R.Ph, CCN, ND
You know, I remember a time when none of us thought anything about drinking a big glass of water straight from the tap in the kitchen. Those of us with relatives living in the country were even used to drinking water straight from a spring. Then came the chlorinating and fluoridating -- and eventually many of us got on the bottled water band wagon.
Then, of course, we learned that some of those bottled waters were no different from the water coming from the tap in the kitchen... and all the while we hear about the importance of drinking water to maintain our health.
I am bringing this to your attention because of a recent study reported in the Journal of Nutrition. As this study reports, there have been several studies in the past half century linking cardiovascular disease to the hardness -- meaning calcium and magnesium content -- of drinking water.1
The discussion of water in this article was just one component of the bigger issue it covered -- our body's acid/base balance or pH. This is an important health issue that many people are not at all aware of. Water is one of many factors that is making our bodies too acidic,2 a condition called metabolic acidosis.
While the authors point out that the acidosis being seen is low grade, it is still enough to contribute to significant health problems such as lowered bone density, compromised immunity, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
There are many factors that contribute to an unhealthy acid load including environment, stress, diet, and drinking water -- and don't forget the amount of coffee we Americans drink. An imbalance in the body's pH will result in metabolic imbalances that can contribute to fatigue, increased production of the stress hormone cortisol, insulin resistance, and lowered immunity.
Neutralizing or alkalizing your body's acid load can help reverse these effects.3 This is important because your bone density, heart, and even your energy levels and endurance are dependent upon keeping a healthy acid/base balance.
So what can you do? Well, to start, cut down on those foods that are acidic such as sweets, refined grains, milk, and cheese. Slow down on the coffee consumption and make one small change to the water you drink regardless of the source -- add a teaspoon of lime or lemon juice (preferably fresh) to your 8-ounce glass of water.
Lemon and lime juice will reduce the acid load in your body creating a more alkaline state. This in turn will help to keep your bones and your heart healthy, improve your immunity, and give you energy to spare.
The quality of the water you drink is important to your overall health and well-being so don't let this ongoing debate confuse you. Remember to drink at least six to eight 8-ounce glasses of purified, quality water daily (reverse osmosis purification is the best) -- and add a twist!
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[Ed. Note: Jim LaValle is an educator, clinician and industry consultant in the field of integrative healthcare. He is a licensed pharmacist, board certified clinical nutritionist and doctor of naturopathic medicine with more than 20 years clinical practice experience in the field of natural therapeutics and functional medicine. Named one of the "50 Most Influential Druggists" by American Druggist for his work in natural medicine, LaValle has authored 13 books, including his latest, Cracking the Metabolic Code.]
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When researchers compared the healthy diets of Paleolithic man to those of modern man, they found an interesting difference. The biggest factor that has turned us into sickly acid-producing machines is eating too many grains and fattening nutrient-poor foods (like sugar and processed oils) instead of the wild game and vegetable foods1 of our ancestors.
They concluded that we could get back to a healthier more alkaline pH by replacing grains and foods high in sugar with nutrient-dense vegetables like various leafy greens. Amazingly, this simple dietary change can help prevent a number of serious health conditions like painful kidney stones, weak bones, and cardiovascular diseases from calcium plaque in the arteries.
While healthy greens may be the goal, starchy vegetables like potatoes don't count. In recent surveys, it was found that consuming French fries, ketchup, and iceberg lettuce was the only reason many Americans made it to almost five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. If these foods are taken out, we fall far short of the mark, especially in the category of dark green and orange vegetables, the ones with the most health benefits.2-3
Besides eating leafy green salads daily, you should try to eat nutrient-dense alkalizing greens like kale, mustard greens, and collard greens at least once or twice a week. Not only are they great sources of vitamin K, vitamin A and vitamin C, they are good sources of the alkalizing minerals calcium, potassium, and magnesium.
Foods like collard and turnip greens are better known in the southern US, and most of us still haven't learned how to prepare and eat them. I know I was surprised at how tasty some of these recipes really are.
If you have never prepared a “greens” recipe, there is no time like the present! This week's Mediterranean Greens recipe is a great way to get started.
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[Ed. Note: Laura B. LaValle, RD, LD is presently the director of dietetics nutrition at LaValle Metabolic Institute (formerly part of Living Longer Institute). She offers personal nutritional counseling at LMI for clients who need help with their diet in relation to illness or disease. Laura also provides educational services in the areas of health promotion, wellness, and disease prevention. For more information, click here.]
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Greens in general contain many minerals and trace minerals that are very alkalinizing to the body. This recipe is an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin C and fiber and a good source of calcium and iron. It also rich in beneficial phytochemicals like indoles, carotenoids, and allicin and is milk and dairy free.
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 lb. Trader Joe's Southern Greens Blend, par-boiled or 1 lb. any combination of turnip, spinach, mustard and collard greens
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, oil-marinated and sliced
2 tbsp. minced fresh garlic
Ground black pepper to taste
Sea salt to taste
2 tbsp. toasted pine nuts
¼ cup black olives, sliced
¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ cups Roma tomatoes, cut into strips
1 cup organic vegetable or chicken broth
Directions:
Combine olives, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and pepper in a large pre-heated skillet. Cook over med-high heat for five to six minutes until bubbly. Blend in Roma tomatoes and heat two more minutes. Add greens and broth and continue to cook for 25 to 30 minutes more. Stir in pine nuts and sea salt to taste and serve while still hot. Can be served as a main course or as a side dish.
Recipe Nutrient Analysis:
240 calories, 19 g. total fat, 2 g. saturated fat, 11 g. monounsaturated fat, 3 g polyunsaturated fat, 0 mg. cholesterol, 366 mg. sodium, 13 g. carbohydrate, 5 g. fiber, 5 g. sugar, 5 g. protein, 6340 IU vitamin A, 20 mcg. folate, 120 mg. calcium, 365 mg. potassium, 46 mg vitamin C, 510 mcg vitamin K
Recipe adapted from Trader Joe's Southern Greens Blend package recipe.
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