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Soaking Potatoes Before Frying Cuts Suspected Carcinogen 2008-03-12 04:22:00 (HealthDay News) -- Soaking potatoes in water before frying cuts down on the formation of the suspected carcinogen acrylamide, says a a new, British study.Acrylamide is created when starch-rich foods are cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, baking, grilling or roasting, according to background information in the study. Some research has suggested that acrylamide, which is found in a wide range of foods, may be harmful to health and may cause cancer in animals.In this study, researchers found that simply soaking potatoes before frying can significantly reduce the formation of acrylamide and any health risks it may pose.The researchers tried three different approaches. They washed raw French fries, soaked them for 30 minutes, and soaked them for two hours. This reduced acrylamide levels by up to 23 percent, 38 percent and 48 percent, respectively, but only if the fries were cooked to a light color.It's not clear whether the same reductions could be achieved if French fries are c ...

Sauteed Mushroom Salad 2008-03-11 10:02:00 Here we make a warm sherry-mushroom dressing to toss over bitter greens. The dressing wilts the greens until they are just tender. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided 1 small onion halved and sliced 1 pound white or cremini mushrooms quartered 2 cloves garlic minced 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried 3 tablespoons dry sherry 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 8 cups bitter salad greens such as frisee, arugula or baby dandelion greens 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they release their juices, 10 to 12 minutes.Add garlic and thyme and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sherry and cook until mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and continue cooking for 1 minute more. Pour over ...

Tips and advice for a healthy diet 2008-03-10 05:07:00 Healthy diet helps improve your overall health and well being. A healthy diet can help you feel better, provide you with more energy, help you stay fit and active, and help you fight stress.Healthy eating can prevent most cases of heart disease and diabetes and help ward off high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and some forms of cancer.Eating smart: The first step towards healthy eatingHealthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”. -- It's not just what you eat, but how you eat. Take time to chew your food: Digestion begins in the mouth. Chewing breaks the food into smaller particles and mixes the food with saliva that contains digestive enzymes. Thorough digestion is key to the absorption of nutrients and to good health! Chew your food slowly, savoring every bite. We tend to rush though our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavors and feel the textures of what is in our mouths. Reconnect with the joy of eating. Avoid stress while eating. When we are stressed, our di ...

Grilled Fish: How to Grill healthy Salmon 2008-03-08 09:18:00 Grilling fish is tricky without a grill basket, but don't let that deter you:Spray the fish with nonstick cooking spray or brush it very lightly with oil.Place the fish around the edges of the grill, away from the hottest part of the fire (Don't try to lift up the fish right away; it will be stuck to the grill).Start checking for color and doneness after a few minutes, once the fish starts to release some of its juices.Flip it over when it's got light grill marks.Fish on the grill needs to be attended very closely and only takes a few minutes per side. If the filets are an even thickness, fish can be cooked through by grilling it on one side only. ...

Green Drink: How Green is Yours? 2008-03-07 03:55:00 Hello - just a quick one - I just made myself a luuurvely evening green drink and sweet jesus is it GREEN!I’ve been packing boxes all evening so I deserved something that was going to make me feel good ‘n healthy! I like to have a juiced green drink at least once a day as I know then that no matter what else happens, I will have had at least my minimum veg servings for the day.And when I’m talking green drinks, this is how leafy green I’m talkin’! I’ve set a standard here, the bar has been raised! So how green is your green drink?!To make it this glass-melting-ly green I used:Two big handfuls of spinach3 sticks of celeryOne little gem lettuceHalf a green pepper (capsicum)Half a cucumberA handful of alfalfa sproutsAnd as a magic booster I always add some of this and this for SUPER alkalising! ...

Green Magic A Powder Food Concentrate 2008-03-05 03:33:00 Hailed as a GREEN SUPERFOOD by those desiring high quality nutrition with NO cholesterol. Less than 12 calories per serving.This revolutionary scientifically-blended body fuel contains seventeen nutrient-dense foods that are rich in Natural Enzymes, Minerals, Amino Acids, Vitamins, and Antioxidants. Mix with your favorite juice or power shake.More detail information about Green Magic: http://www.dreddy-clinic.com/details.php?product_id=110 ...

The Nutritional Rules for the Road III 2008-03-04 02:49:00 22. Minimize risky foods. These include:fatty meats salty foods sugar-laden desserts, chocolates and sweets pickled foods, especially those produced with white, distilled vinegar salt-cured meats and foods smoked meats, cheeses and other foods nitrite-cured meat products and other foods burned or well-done foods, including and especially those cooked on a barbecue23. Daily intake of fluids should include at least 6 to 8, 8 ounce glasses of water. The diet in this book is high in natural fiber, which absorbs, like a sponge, many times its own weight in fluids. Without adequate fluid intake, you can become severely constipated, as well as experience flatulence (gas) and bloating. Water is required for every major function of the body, including carrying nutrients to where they are needed, as well as carrying wastes and toxins out of the body. Water is also necessary for proper functioning of the digestive juices and the digestive tract, so it may assist in prevention of indigestion. If y ...

The Nutritional Rules for the Road Part II 2008-03-03 02:53:00 © Marilyn Joyce R.D.In other words, check the label for the words hydrogenated, or partially hydrogenated, or palm oil, or coconut oil, or any other oil which is listed as hydrogenated. Leave it on the shelf or in the case. These do not spell good health!14. Reduce or eliminate your consumption of meats, especially red meats (ie. beef, pork, lamb). These meats are high in marbled saturated fats. Apart from the health risks associated with high fat intake, as indicated throughout the research, the fat of the animal is also where the toxic byproducts of metabolism, and the hormonal injections for faster growth, are stored.15.Choose fish or the leaner cuts of poultry, ie. the chicken or turkey breast with the skin removed, in place of red meats. If using ground turkey meat, select the skinless boneless breast of the turkey and ask the butcher to grind it for you.16.Game meat provides a very lean and tasty alternative to our higher fat domestic protein sources. These include rabbit, hare, ...

Episode 8 - Jenna's Healthy Kitchen - Green Smoothie 2008-03-03 02:34:00 Raw food recipe. In this episode of Jenna's Hea... (more) ...

The Nutritional Rules for the Road Part I 2008-03-02 03:28:00 © Marilyn Joyce R.D.It's actually pretty simple. If you want to be healthy and alive, you have to get foods with a life of their own into your body. So the following rules for the journey towards health and a vibrant life are very logical. We will begin on a positive note, with a list of only the DO's.1. Select the freshest foods you can find! As food sits for long periods of time it becomes:stale with poor flavor, texture and appearance,rancid if it contains oils (grains, nuts, seeds),depleted of nutrients which are destroyed by exposure to oxygen in the air.2. Focus on fresh vegetables and fruits, and raw untoasted, unroasted grains and cereals.3. Look for reliable sources, either within your area, or by mail order, for organic produce and grains, and use these as much as possible in your daily menus. Seek out the local or closest farmers' market and shop there for produce.4. Use the simplest, shortest cooking methods possible when preparing your food in order to insure optimum r ...