Did You Know...
That ginger
can help relieve nausea, motion sickness, and indigestion?
Ginger tea can be found in health food stores but can
also be prepared by boiling one cup of water and adding
1 tablespoon of grated ginger root. Allow tea to steep
for several minutes, strain, and add sweetner, if desired.
That foods
may play a role in 10-40 percent of all headaches, particularly
migraines? Common culprits include alcohol, nitrites
(found in cold cuts), sulfites, aspartame (artificial
sweetner), and monosodium glutamate (MSG).
That garlic
and onions contain sulfer compounds which may increase
HDL or "good" cholesterol, while lowering LDL cholesterol.
High levels of HDL cholesterol and low LDL levels are
linked to an decreased risk for heart disease.
Take
Our Quiz
There is
a lot of talk lately about the benefits of phytochemicals
in our diets. Do you know what these compounds are and
where to find them? Test your knowledge by taking the
following quiz.
Women
who consume ample amounts of dietary estrogens may
lower their risk for breast cancer.
True
False
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A group
of compounds called flavonoids, known to have antioxidant
properties which lower heart disease risk, are abundant
in poultry.
True
False
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Phytochemicals
are present in all foods
True
False
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Supplemental
beta-carotene is more effective in preventing heart
disease that beta-carotene found in foods.
True
False
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A plant-based
diet is recommended by several health organizations
because of its health-enhancing properties.
True
False
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