The American Diabetes Association encrouages diabetics tochoose soy as their main protein source. Soy is easily digested and would be better tolerated among diabetics with poor [...]]]> For a plant-based food, soy has a surprisingly high protein content. The protein content of soy is twice of meat, 4 times of eggs and 12 times of milk.

The American Diabetes Association encrouages diabetics tochoose soy as their main protein source. Soy is easily digested and would be better tolerated among diabetics with poor kidney functions.

More good news for soy research has also found that eating soy based foods lessens the progress of osteoporosis in women after menopause In addition,  the United States Food and Drug Administration FDA has approved the use of this soy related health claim on food labels: A daily diet containing 25g of soy protein htat is also low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce blood cholesterol level and the risk of heart disease.

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If you need to consume meat, choose [...]]]> Having a fiber-rich snack half an hour before lunch or dinner can also stop us from over eating. Apart fro mginseng berry, soy and psyllium husk, our meal choices can include more  phytochemical rich cactus, polysacharide rich mushrooms as well as antioxidant rich broccoli, asparagus and leafy vegetables

If you need to consume meat, choose fish instead of red meat. Studies have linked high consumption of red meat with cancers suchas breast and colorectal cancer as well as heart disease. For example red meat consumption has been said to give Singaporeans 2.2 times more risk of getting colorectal cancer. This is mainly because red meat is very high in saturated fats. Fish, in contrast, contains more heart healthy fat such as omega 3 fatty acids.

Many thnk that vegetarians rarely suffer from chronic diseases but this is not true. First, many vegetarians tend to choose the same types of fruits or vegetables without giving themselves more varied plant food diet. Second, many pre packaged vegetarian foods tend to be over processed, where valuable nutrients are destroyed. A vegetarian diet also tends to be rich in carbohydrates without sufficient phytochemicals, antioxidants and poly saccharides. It is therefore critical for a vegetarian to choose a diet rich in these diesease fighting nutrients. Supplementing a vegetarian diet with soy also provides phytochemicals and plant protein.

(extracted from Enjoying “Health & Longevity with Nutritional Immunology”, can be found from “I RECOMMEND” in left column,  my health bible )

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Researchers at the Harvard Medical School discovered that people who took daily breakfast were a third less likely to become obese than those who skipped this meal. This is because eating first thing in the morning is believed to help regulate appetite [...]]]> It is important to start the day right by eating a nutritionally-balanced breakfast.

Researchers at the Harvard Medical School discovered that people who took daily breakfast were a third less likely to become obese than those who skipped this meal. This is because eating first thing in the morning is believed to help regulate appetite and enhance energy. Breakfast eaters are also less likely to be hungry throughout the day and hence, less likely to overeat.

Having breakfast is also believed to keep blood sugar in check – this prevents diabetes or high cholesterol, which in turn, prevents heart disease. The best benefits, say the researchers, comes from eating whole grain cerealsfor breakfast. Whole grain cereals are rich in fiber, which stabilizes blood sugar, curbs appetite and keeps the heart healthy.

However, it is still important to not overeat for breakfast as this burdens the digestive system and stops it from working optimally.

Nutritional Immunology urges that a healthy breakfast should be highly nutritious without burdening the immune and digestive systems. Nutrients such as phytochemicals and fiber are ideal. Eating ingredients such as ginseng berry, soy and psyllium husk in the morning supplies the body with an ideal amount of phytochemicals and fiber.

(extracted from enjoying health & longevity with Nutritional Immunology

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There are however, many misconceptions about plants. Although plants are natural, not all of them are safe [...]]]> The most effective way to achieve proper nutrition is to eat wholesome and natural plant foods. Plant foods are most suitable because they can equip us with nutrients in a natural way unlike chemically extracted vitamins or tonics.

There are however, many misconceptions about plants. Although plants are natural, not all of them are safe or healthy enough to be consumed as a plant food. For example, tobacco laves, coca leaf (the source of cocaine), hemp (the source of marijuana) and opium poppy (the souce of heroin and morphine) are unsafe natural ingredients.

Plants are, therefore, available in two varieties: plant foods or food herbs that do not give harmful side effects and medicinal plants or herbs, which can bring harm when formulated or used incorrectly. Below are some examples of plants to avoid:

A. Caffeine

Caffeine-Rich Plants Tea is a very popular beverage worldwide. But Camellia leaf, the ingredient most widely used in many types of commercial teas, contains 3.5% caffeine by weight – that is about 1 percent more caffeine than popular coffee beans. From a Nutritional Immunology perspective this makes tea leaves natural but unsafe.

Caffeine is consumed as a “pick-me-up” because of its stimulating effects on the nervous system But caffeine can cause undesirable side effects like anxiety, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, addictiveness, and even death in those with high blood pressure. There are strong signs that caffeine raises cholesterol and leads to heart disease. As caffeine affects the liver and pancreatic function, it can lead to blood sugar imbalance and as a result, chronic fatigue. Caffeine can obstruct DNA repair – a process that can lead to cancer.

Ephedra

Ephedra is also known by its Chinese name, Ma Huang. It contains the active ingredient ephedrine, which is found in some diet pills. By claiming that ephedrine ” enhances energy”and “burn calories the natural way”, weight loss pill makers mask the potentially deadly effects of this herb. Clinical studies show that ephedra can cause heart attack, blood toxicity and bleeding stroke. THe US Federal Government has now banned the use of ephedra as a dietary supplement.

Guar Gum

Guar gum is a weight loss ingredient that was banned in the 1990s. Guar gum is a complex sugar that swells when wet, creating a feeling of fullness when eaten. However, its side effects include frightening instances of stomach, throat and intestinal blockage.

White Willow Bark

White willow bark contains salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin. The FDA says that this herb is sometimes used in child medications that are labeled aspirin-free. White willow bark can induce internal bleeding in aspirin-sensitive adults. The National Council Against Health Fraud cautions that using white willow bark for childhood chicken pox or influenza can lead to Reye’s syndrome, a disease which affects all organs of the body, but most lethally the liver and the brain.

(extracted from the book ” Enjoying health & longevity with Nutritional Immunology”

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The more phytochemical-rich foods we eat, the lower our risk of various types of chronic diseases, [...]]]> Phytochemicals are compounds unique to plant foods, and have natural components that can protect against diseases. Research has shown phytochemicals to possess enormous healing and disease-preventing properties because of their amazing ability to nourish and bolster the immune system.

The more phytochemical-rich foods we eat, the lower our risk of various types of chronic diseases, including cancer, coronary heart disease, dibetes and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

(extracted from Excellent word, June 2008)

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2. Breakfast must be balanced

3. Consume plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits

4. Consume more plant based proteins

5. Drink more water

6. Do not take too much salt

7. Do not take starchy foods in excess

8. Do not gobble your food and ensure variety in every meal