WHEAT is an excellent source of iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, copper, thiamin, niacin and vitamin B6. Wheat germ comes from the heart of the of the wheat kernel, high in fiber, and vitamin E. Many people are sensitive to its gluten, and people with celiac disease cannot assimilate the protein from gluten. Most hard eat is red wheat and soft wheat is white.
RYE is similar to wheat and this hardy grain can be milled into flour, is heavier and darker than wheat flour and excellent for sour dough bread and many people like to add whole wheat flour with it to be sure the bread raises enough to suit the family’s taste.
BARLEY is low in gluten, but not gluten free but can be tolerated by most people with wheat sensitivities. Barley is a great strength provider and the main staple of the Roman gladiators. It is good in soups, salads and oven pudding, and a nice alternative to rice. Whole grain rice should always be used since most of the vitamins and minerals are lost when using white rice. It is also a good source of soluble fiber, essential for healthy bowels and colons. It helps slow the release of sugar into the bloodstream and acts as a broom for the intestines, sweeping out accumulated wastes. Barley soup with green onions is good as a winter warmer.
OATS are tasty, nutritious and full of cholesterol-fighting fiber, with a full-bodied, nutty flavour. Oats are the third leading cereal crop in the U.S. behind wheat and corn. Oat groats are minimally processed with only the outer hull being removed and are chewier than rolled oats. Whole grain oats contain seven B vitamins, Vitamin E, and nine minerals including iron and calcium. It contains twice the protein of wheat and corn, and is rich in the active essential fatty acid gamma linoleic (GLA). Very small amounts of GLA can enter the metabolic system and allow the body to manufacture other essential fatty acids. For those with wheat sensitivities oats can be eaten with no problem. Check out 888-202-0463 or e-mail: easyas321@gmail.com. My cousin Ruth in Summerland tells me that when oats is grown next fenceline to wheat there can be some cross contamination. One doctor told her she should become her own detective and continue with research on her own. To lower the glycemic index of many grains, soak them overnight and eat the porridge without cooking it. This is another idea that has been found helpful for many. Using a blender and adding soaked prunes or a few raisins for natural sweetness is especially helpful for the elderly.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
THOUGHTS THAT TRANSLATE TO DEEDS
The thoughts we form lead to our deeds that guide throughout the day,
Bringing peace and happiness, from things that folks may do or say.
Nourishing each day with love, as angels help from realms above,
Adding thoughtfulness and cheer through each day of the year.
The cook adds flavours to our foods with the salt or pepper she may use,
Small amounts will add the zest needed for our pleasure quest.
Conversation on our way brings more happiness each day.
Appreciation’s words of thanks – more than cash placed in the bank.
Background music helps to say, you’ve brought pleasure to my day.
A smile, a touch, a word of cheer adds its joy throughout the year.
Bundled up with memories sweet, brings pleasure to new friends we meet.
Enjoy each day, this gift of time, ours to treasure through Earth’s time.
Bringing peace and happiness, from things that folks may do or say.
Nourishing each day with love, as angels help from realms above,
Adding thoughtfulness and cheer through each day of the year.
The cook adds flavours to our foods with the salt or pepper she may use,
Small amounts will add the zest needed for our pleasure quest.
Conversation on our way brings more happiness each day.
Appreciation’s words of thanks – more than cash placed in the bank.
Background music helps to say, you’ve brought pleasure to my day.
A smile, a touch, a word of cheer adds its joy throughout the year.
Bundled up with memories sweet, brings pleasure to new friends we meet.
Enjoy each day, this gift of time, ours to treasure through Earth’s time.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
ARTHRITIS - LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Wear-and-tear injuries and excess weight can erode the cartilage that lines the bone surfaces between the bone surfaces and joints. This can cause aching, stiffness, and swelling in the joints, and sometimes a grating or sticking sensation. If any of these symptoms are present for more than two weeks, consult a doctor who can rule out other causes of joint pain such as rheumatoid arthritis, a less common but more serious disorder. If you have osteoarthritis take these measures:
· Weight control. Shedding 10 pounds of excess weight can take about 40 pounds of excess weight off the knees and dropping 15 pounds can cut knee pain in half. If you are overweight – defined as having a body mass index of 25 or greater – try to lose at lease five percent of your body weight, especially if you have arthritis in weight-bearing joints. (To determine your BMI divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared, then multiply by 703.) Or you can go to
· www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org/BMI.
* Physical activity. Exercise relieved the pain of knee arthritis as effectively as medication in a recent Cochrane review of 32 studies. Aerobic exercise keeps joints flexible and lubricated while strength training builds the supporting muscles. Aim for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, of low-impact aerobics such as walking, water exercise, and cycling, plus two days of strength training a week.
If an already aggravated knee deters you, consider a stationary bike. “sit high so the knee is almost straight,” says John Tongue, M.D., second vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. “That takes the stress off hips and knees while lubricating those joints.” Go to http://www.consumerreportshealth.org/ and click on “Healthy Living” for our recommended bike models. Try to walk on soft, level surfaces, such as a high school track. Wear shoes with a low heel and a thick, soft, shock-absorbing sole for 5 to 15 minutes. Exercise when your pain is less severe, warm up first for up to 15 minutes, and rest frequently. Consult a physical therapist to learn which exercises are best for you. Go to http://www.arthritis.org/ or call the Arthritis Foundation at 800-283-7800.
· Weight control. Shedding 10 pounds of excess weight can take about 40 pounds of excess weight off the knees and dropping 15 pounds can cut knee pain in half. If you are overweight – defined as having a body mass index of 25 or greater – try to lose at lease five percent of your body weight, especially if you have arthritis in weight-bearing joints. (To determine your BMI divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared, then multiply by 703.) Or you can go to
· www.ConsumerReportsHealth.org/BMI.
* Physical activity. Exercise relieved the pain of knee arthritis as effectively as medication in a recent Cochrane review of 32 studies. Aerobic exercise keeps joints flexible and lubricated while strength training builds the supporting muscles. Aim for at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week, of low-impact aerobics such as walking, water exercise, and cycling, plus two days of strength training a week.
If an already aggravated knee deters you, consider a stationary bike. “sit high so the knee is almost straight,” says John Tongue, M.D., second vice president of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. “That takes the stress off hips and knees while lubricating those joints.” Go to http://www.consumerreportshealth.org/ and click on “Healthy Living” for our recommended bike models. Try to walk on soft, level surfaces, such as a high school track. Wear shoes with a low heel and a thick, soft, shock-absorbing sole for 5 to 15 minutes. Exercise when your pain is less severe, warm up first for up to 15 minutes, and rest frequently. Consult a physical therapist to learn which exercises are best for you. Go to http://www.arthritis.org/ or call the Arthritis Foundation at 800-283-7800.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
BEST TREATMENT FOR ARTHRITIS
According to Consumer Reports on Health and best treatments for arthritis, Roy D. Altman, M.D., a professor of medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles reports “No one therapy is as effective as we’d like, so patients are often best served by combining treatments.” Because people respond differently to the treatments, they often have to mix and match until they find the combination that works for them.
Half of all adults – and two-thirds of obese adults – will develop arthritic knees during their lifetime, researchers estimate. Despite those growing numbers and the considerable pain and disability the condition causes, treatment remains frustrating and confusing. Pills, rubs and shots offer limited benefits and cause side effects. Glucosamine supplements are promising but largely unproven. Joint replacement surgery has helped many but recent reports have raised concerns about one form of the operation may have complications even though it relieves pain. In spite of recent advances, the combination of metal and plastic parts may rub against each other and generate microscopic metal particles that appear to have toxic effects on the surrounding tissue. A small percentage, but sometimes patients have pain resulting in a large swollen mass around the hip known as a pseudotumour and death of the tissue. “If you don’t catch it early, it can be very difficult to put in a new implant,” says Matthew Kraay, M.D., a professor of orthopedic surgery at the Case Western Reserve University school of Medicine in Cleveland. “These reports have increased dramatically in great Britain, where they’ve used metal-on-metal hips for a longer time. There isn’t much reason to think it will be any different here.”
Half of all adults – and two-thirds of obese adults – will develop arthritic knees during their lifetime, researchers estimate. Despite those growing numbers and the considerable pain and disability the condition causes, treatment remains frustrating and confusing. Pills, rubs and shots offer limited benefits and cause side effects. Glucosamine supplements are promising but largely unproven. Joint replacement surgery has helped many but recent reports have raised concerns about one form of the operation may have complications even though it relieves pain. In spite of recent advances, the combination of metal and plastic parts may rub against each other and generate microscopic metal particles that appear to have toxic effects on the surrounding tissue. A small percentage, but sometimes patients have pain resulting in a large swollen mass around the hip known as a pseudotumour and death of the tissue. “If you don’t catch it early, it can be very difficult to put in a new implant,” says Matthew Kraay, M.D., a professor of orthopedic surgery at the Case Western Reserve University school of Medicine in Cleveland. “These reports have increased dramatically in great Britain, where they’ve used metal-on-metal hips for a longer time. There isn’t much reason to think it will be any different here.”
Saturday, November 13, 2010
PROTECTIVE CARE
It is always a good idea to take time off from regular work and even volunteering. It will give time to study up on ways to improve energy levels by having an improved routine and caring for oneself. I have made changes in this regard and it’s helping me gain the weight I lost during the weeks I was recovering pneumonia.
BOILING WATER IN THE MICROWAVE: Since working for a large food company I do not use a microwave because of the possible loss of nutrients. But if you do, here is a word of caution if you use a microwave to boil water for making a cup of tea or for other reasons. According to the November 13, 2010 issue of Consumer reports on Health, water heated in a microwave may appear calm but suddenly erupt from its container when disturbed, causing burns.
BROWN RICE: Brown rice still has its kernel which leaves the bran and germ layers intact. These layers are packed with nutrients and fiber which might explain why a recent study linked brown rice to a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes.
HEART HEALTHY TEETH: British researchers found that people who brushed their teeth just once a day had a 30 percent increased risk of heart disease compared with those who brushed twice a day.
BOILING WATER IN THE MICROWAVE: Since working for a large food company I do not use a microwave because of the possible loss of nutrients. But if you do, here is a word of caution if you use a microwave to boil water for making a cup of tea or for other reasons. According to the November 13, 2010 issue of Consumer reports on Health, water heated in a microwave may appear calm but suddenly erupt from its container when disturbed, causing burns.
BROWN RICE: Brown rice still has its kernel which leaves the bran and germ layers intact. These layers are packed with nutrients and fiber which might explain why a recent study linked brown rice to a reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes.
HEART HEALTHY TEETH: British researchers found that people who brushed their teeth just once a day had a 30 percent increased risk of heart disease compared with those who brushed twice a day.
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