Healthier NUTS

Good news made betterMake nuts healthier for you with a simple technique.
Just in case there are any lingering doubts, let me dispel the myth once and for all that nuts are bad for you. Yes, they are higher in fat than other snacks like carrot sticks or air- popped popcorn. But, let's be honest here, they're also much more satisfying (meaning it takes less of them to fill you up). Plus, almost all of the fat in nuts is the healthy monounsaturated variety. So if you've been shying away from nuts, the good news is that you don't need to. The better news is that there's a simple way to make them even healthier.
It's a technique called "sprouting" and according to a recent article I read, it eliminates some of the biggest problems with eating nuts in the forms you typically buy. Most nuts you'll find in the grocery store have been roasted or at least dried. Dried nuts actually neutralize the enzymes your body uses to control inflammation and aid in digestion. To combat this, your pancreas goes into overdrive, sending out massive amounts of digestive enzymes to break down the nuts and move them through your system. Unfortunately, while your pancreas is spending so much time dealing with the dried nuts, it's not able to produce enough enzymes for the rest of your body. While eating one or two dried nuts won't kill you, eating them on a regular basis definitely puts your pancreas -- and, as a result, the rest of your body -- at a disadvantage.
Roasted nuts don't have the same inhibiting effects, but they do have their share of problems, not the least of which is that the roasting process itself actually destroys most of the nuts' nutrients.
Sprouted nuts, on the other hand, don't have any of these disadvantages. In fact, the "sprouting" process actually increases the nutritional value of nuts. It also makes them easier to digest (freeing up your pancreas to do its job more effectively).
Sprouting your own nuts at home couldn't be easier, though, admittedly, it is a bit time- consuming. All it involves is buying your favorite type or types of nuts in their fresh, raw, undried form (check your local natural food store or visit www.sproutpeople.com), rinsing them, and then soaking them in water with a little sea salt for 24 hours (it's a good idea to rinse them and change the water a few times throughout the process as well).
Once the nuts are done soaking, you dry them at a very low temperature (ideally around 150 degrees Farenheit). When they're dry, they're ready to eat.
Of course, if you'd rather let someone else do the work for you, that's certainly an option. Check out www.livingnutz.com and www.higherpower.biz for their assorted varieties of this re-invented healthy treat.
Source:"Doscover sprouted nuts and give your pancreas a break," NaturalNews.com (www.naturalnews.com), 12/4/08

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Spice of Health

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Here are a compilation of some of the most potent herbs and spices, and their health benefits:
Cloves
In the study mentioned above, cloves came out as a clear winner, being the most potent of 24 common herbs and spices found in your spice rack. Fortunately, they have a sweet and spicy, aromatic flavor that makes a great complement to many foods.
Among the clove’s most well-known healing properties is its ability to relieve tooth and gum pain, but it has many benefits beyond that, including:
Anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antioxidant properties
Relief from respiratory ailments such as asthma and bronchitis
Relief from muscle pains from injuries or arthritis and rheumatism
Eliminates intestinal parasites, fungi and bacteria
May encourage creativity and mental focus
Cinnamon
Cinnamon and cinnamon extracts have previously been shown to effectively lower blood sugar. In one such study, cinnamon was found to increase glucose metabolism 20-fold! In another, half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day significantly reduced blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It also reduces triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels among this group.
Interestingly, cinnamon lowers your blood sugar by acting on multiple levels. It slows the emptying of your stomach to reduce sharp rises in blood sugar following meals, and improves the effectiveness of insulin. It also enhances your antioxidant defenses.
Researchers have even gone so far as to say cinnamon could play the role of an insulin substitute in the treatment of type 2 diabetes!
Cinnamon’s other benefits include:
Supports digestive function
Constricts and tones tissues
Relieves congestion
Relieves pain and stiffness of muscles and joints
Relieves menstrual discomfort
Blood-thinning compounds that stimulate circulation
Anti-inflammatory compounds that may relieve arthritis
Helps prevent urinary tract infections, tooth decay and gum disease
It’s a powerful anti-microbial agent that can kill E. coli and other bacteria
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is another spice that has a variety of healing properties and has been studied by science for a variety of ailments. One recent study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food discovered that an extract of nutmeg seeds elicited a significant antidepressant-like effect in mice; in some doses comparable in potency to the antidepressants imipramine and fluoxetine.
In fact, reducing anxiety and treating insomnia are two ailments that nutmeg has been traditionally used for.
Another study in the Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering found that nutmeg extract has antibacterial activity that can significantly reduce certain strains of E. coli.
Nutmeg is also beneficial for:
Calming muscle spasms
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Indigestion
Joint pain and gout
Lowering blood pressure
Male infertility and impotence
Improving concentration
Increasing circulation
Lowering cholesterol
Toothaches (nutmeg oil)
** Please note that nutmeg contains volatile oils comprised of alkyl benzene derivatives, terpenes and myristic acid. The spice has a long history of abuse; taking too much nutmeg (one to three nuts; in some cases less) can cause side effects such as nausea, hallucinations, swelling and shock.
Ginger
Ginger is another spice with a potent flavor that is great for warming your body and adding kick to foods. Its medicinal properties include:
Most notably and reliably known for its consistent ability to resolve nausea, motion sickness, morning sickness, and other stomach upset
Anti-inflammatory properties
Eliminates intestinal gas
Relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract
Antioxidant properties
Relieves dizziness
Boosts your immune system
Protects against bacteria and fungi
Encourages bile flow
Promotes cardiovascular health
Peppermint
The therapeutic effects of fresh peppermint leaves have been known since ancient times. It’s been used to sooth the digestive tract, and one study published in the journal BMJ earlier this year found peppermint oil may be beneficial in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
Other healing properties include:
May protect against cancer
Inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungus
Relieves the symptoms of allergies and asthma
Curcumin
The antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties of curcumin, the powerful yellow spice found in both turmeric and curry powders, has undergone intense research in various parts of the world.
According to researchers from the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, curcumin blocks a key biological pathway needed for development of melanoma and other cancers. Results showed that regardless of how much curcumin was used, the spice still worked to stop the growth of melanoma by inducing cell suicide.

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