| Pecans Have It All
Pecans have it all. Besides being one of the most elegant, versatile and rich-tasting nuts you can put on your plate, they offer up a package of health benefits that’s very impressive. In fact, the 2005 Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommend eating 4 to 5 servings of nuts each week.
The Mayo Clinic conducted a study which found that all nuts are nutrient dense and naturally cholesterol free. Not only are nuts cholesterol free but, studies have suggested that eating pecans may help reduce LDL cholesterol levels, leading to a reduction in the risk of heart attacks and coronary artery disease. The serving size for nuts is about one ounce, which equals about 15 pecan halves. Pecans are a great staple for vegetarians, because one serving of pecans can take the place of the protein found in an ounce of meat.
Pecans are also a rich source of oleic acid, the same type of fatty acid found in olive oil. Researchers from Northwestern University in Chicago recently found in laboratory tests that oleic acid has the ability to suppress the activity of a gene in cells thought to trigger breast cancer. While this area of study is still in its early stages, the researchers say it could eventually translate into a recommendation to eat more foods rich in oleic acid, like pecans and olive oil.
Researchers from Loma Linda University in California and New Mexico State University in Las Cruces , New Mexico , have confirmed that when pecans are part of the daily diet, levels of “bad” cholesterol in the blood drop. Pecans get their cholesterol-lowering ability from both the type of fat they contain and the presence of beta-sitosterol, a natural cholesterol-lowering compound. Eating 1 ½ ounces of pecans a day, when its part of a heart-healthy diet, can reduce the risk of heart disease. Moreover, a study published in the June 2004 issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that pecans, hazelnuts, and walnuts contained the highest antioxidant levels of all nuts tested.
The same natural compound that gives pecans its cholesterol-lowering power, has also been shown to be effective in treating the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland in men. About two ounces of pecans provides a dose of beta-sitosterol found to be effective. In addition, a recent laboratory study from Purdue University found that gamma-tocopherol, the type of vitamin E found in pecans, has the ability to kill prostate cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. Last but not least, despite the widely held belief that “nuts are fattening,” several population studies have found that as nut consumption increased, body fat actually decreased.
Pecans can be found in many of your favorite Wholefood Farmacy foods including Phi Plus, Cornaborealis, Corn of Plenty and your favorite Farinas. Cornaborealis
 Cornaborealis is a hearty combination of Maize Corn, Pecans, Raisins, Cashews, Sunflower Seeds, Grape Seed Oil, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Maple Syrup, & Stardust Pure Salt. It's designed to make your taste buds explode. This amazing, all natural corn snack packs a powerful crunchy punch. It's produced the way the ancient Native Americans used to prepare maize, and is uniquely blended with our Amazing Stardust Pure Salt. Ginger & Ovarian Cancer
Ginger can kill ovarian cancer cells while the compound that makes peppers hot can shrink pancreatic tumors, researchers told a conference. Their studies add to a growing body of evidence that at least some popular spices might slow or prevent the growth of cancer.
Dr. Rebecca Liu, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and colleagues tested ginger powder dissolved in solution by putting it on ovarian cancer cell cultures. It killed the ovarian cancer cells in two different ways. First, through a self-destruction process called apoptosis and second, through the process of autophagy in which cancer cells digest themselves, the researchers told a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research.
Ovarian cancer kills 16,000 out of the 22,000 U.S. women who are diagnosed with it every year, according to the American Cancer Society. Ginger has been shown to help control inflammation, which can contribute to the development of ovarian cancer cells.
“In multiple ovarian cancer cell lines, we found that ginger-induced cell death at a similar or better rate than the platinum-based chemotherapy drugs typically used to treat ovarian cancer,” said Dr. Jennifer Rhode, who helped work on the study.
Ginger Mint Dressing made with the Wholefood Farmacy’s Heart of Gold is a great way to add ginger to your daily meal plan.
Heart of Gold Ginger Mint Dressing:
½ cup freshly grated ginger
1 ½ cups Heart of Gold
1 ½ cups fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 cup finely chopped fresh mint
Combine ingredients and blend for 30 seconds in a blender. Add more mint or your favorite spices to taste. Great on salads, great for tossing with steamed veggies or drizzling over fresh veggies! Heart of Gold
 Heart Of Gold contains only heart healthy fats from 5 plant oils, blended to perfection and compounded with edible 23 Carat Gold. Gold, when absorbed into the blood stream has wonderful nutritional effects on the body. Fat soluble vitamins like A, D, E, & K are worthless without fat. Good fats are gifts of nature for life. Add our Raw Salt, herbs, or spices to Heart Of Gold and use it as a sop for whole grain breads, make your own salad dressings, and pour it on raw or steamed veggies. Feel the peace, joy, and restful sleep that gold sop invokes. Nature's #1 USDA studies show that Blueberries are a tasty way to eat right and stay healthy. Scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University ranked blueberries #1 in antioxidant activity compared with 40 other commercially available fruits and vegetables.
Dr. James Joseph, PhD, Chief of the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University is working with blueberries to examine their potential to help improve motor skills and reverse the short-term memory loss that comes with aging.
"The blueberry has emerged as a very powerful food in the aging battle," said Dr. Joseph. "Given the possibility that blueberries may reverse short-term memory loss and forestall other effects of aging, their potential may be very great."
A University of Illinois study by Mary Ann Lila Smith, PhD, looked at a particular flavonoid that inhibits an enzyme involved in promoting cancer. Of the fruits tested, blueberries showed the greatest anti-cancer activity of all.
According to research findings at the Rutgers Blueberry Cranberry Research Center in Chatsworth , N.J. , blueberries help promote urinary tract health. Explains Rutgers scientist Amy Howell, PhD, blueberries, like cranberries, contain compounds that prevent the bacteria responsible for urinary tract infections from attaching to the bladder wall.
Blueberries, like their European cousins, bilberries, have very high concentrations of anthocyanin, a natural compound linked with many health benefits including reducing eyestrain and improving night vision.
For a healthy summertime treat, get the blender ready and combine - ½ cup of blueberries,
- 2 tablespoons of ElectriPhi,
- 8 to 10 oz. of water and 2 or 3 ice cubes.
Blend for about 20 seconds and serve with a few fresh blueberries and a mint leaf.
ElectriPhi - Teleological Nutritional Targeting
 ElectriPhi is a Blue Farina designed to support your skeletal system which includes the bones, ligaments, cartilage, and other connective tissues.
ElectriPhi is handcrafted from Wheat Germ, Barley Malt, Oats, Almonds, Cashews, Raspberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Phi Plus, Yerba Matte, Evaporated cane Juice, & our own custom Rice & Grain Blend. That translates into happy feet. Smiles. Now you're being contagious. ElectriPhi your day! Can You Fight ADHD With Proper Nutrition?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), one of the most common neurological behavioral disorders, affects millions of children worldwide. It affects 3 - 5% of all school aged children. The symptoms of ADHD fall into three groups; inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior. ADHD is closely related to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), it impairs a person’s attention and impulse control, but not hyperactivity.
ADHD and ADD have been diagnosed much more often in males than females. Both may also run in a person’s family. While ADHD can affect concentration and attention, it isn’t a specific learning disorder. What ADHD does is make it more difficult for a child to interact in social situations and to do well in school.
While many eventually do outgrow the disorder, at least a one-third of these children will remain affected throughout their adulthood. While the exact cause of ADHD remains unclear, it seems that it is set into motion at an early age while the brain is developing. Imaging studies of preschool children with symptoms of ADHD conducted by researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute found that the region of the brain that controls the cognitive and motor control was smaller in those children than in typically developing children. Studies such as these have researchers exploring the association of ADHD and certain factors such as environmental toxins, food allergies, fatty acid deficiency, mineral deficiencies, and many more.
About two-thirds of the human brain is composed of fats and roughly one-fourth of the fats consist of phospholipids. Phospholipids are a class of lipids that are a major component in the formation of cell membranes. These omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in making substances which brain cells use in communicating.
A study by researchers from Purdue University revealed that children with omega-3 fatty acid deficiencies are more likely to be hyperactive and inattentive than those who are at normal levels. Omega-3 fatty acids are critical for the cerebral cortex to function correctly. The cerebral cortex is the part of the brain that plays a key in attention, consciousness, memory, perceptual awareness, speech, and thought. Experts are led to believe that omega-3 fatty acids may explain certain health and behavioral problems associated with ADHD, such as, food allergies, fatigue, skin disorders, and irritability.
Over the years there have been many studies on whether there is a link between ADHD and food additives. In 1973 Dr. Benjamin Feingold pioneered research that linked ADHD to chemicals put into the body such as additives and dyes. In his study, he found that removing preservatives and additives from a child suffering from ADHD decreased their symptoms.
Additional studies have shown a link with a link between the consumption of large quantities of sugar with ADHD. Sugar essentially robs the body of important vitamins, minerals, and enzymes and increase ones hyperactivity by preventing the body’s blood sugar levels from remaining at a normal level. Many experts agree that eliminating food allergens from an individual’s diet is the key when dealing with ADD or ADHD. In addition, it is recommended to avoid products that contain additives and preservatives.
Studies have also shown a link with nutrient deficiencies in certain minerals and children with ADHD. Nutrient deficiencies can lead to behavioral abnormalities and affect a child’s school performance if left unchecked. Calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, and zinc are the most common mineral deficiencies found in children and more often than not they are deficient in more than one mineral.
For this very reason, The Wholefood Farmacy recommends a well balanced diet rich in whole fruits, whole grains, and vegetables. |
