Posts Tagged ‘vitamin C’

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    The Aphrodisiac Alphabet
    Throughout history, certain foods have gained the reputation of being aphrodisiacs but what does this term really mean? In most cases the distinction is a myth or an old wives’ tale but is there some truth to the folklore? Few scientific studies have been carried out in the matter but that’s never stopped people from believing, for thousands of years, that...
    by Laura Seery at February 10th, 2010 at 10:02 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Winter Squash
    It’s no coincidence that Summer squash and zucchini are watery hydrating foods, low in calories, while Winter squash varieties are more nourishing and dense. Eating seasonally ensures a varied diet and it makes sense: our bodies need different types of nourishment during the different seasons, and when it comes to nutrition, nature knows best. Photo by bhamsandwich. Winter...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at December 14th, 2009 at 08:12 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Chestnuts
    Although I have no childhood memories of roasting them over an open fire after a long day of sledding, I still feel quite nostalgic when it comes to chestnuts. In England, I was a big fan of schoolyard conker fights (if you know the game, please leave your best conker hardening tips in the comment section. I used to soak them in vinegar over night, then bake and rub with...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at November 23rd, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Leeks
    A hot bowl of leek soup on a chilly autumn day is just the thing if you ask me. Like most of nature’s edible goodies, this weeks superfood is loaded with nutrients that nourish your body and add flavor to your dishes including vitamin C, manganese, iron, folate and vitamin B6. Leeks are a good source of fiber, too. Leeks come from the same family of vegetables as onions...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at November 9th, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    A Recipe for Flu Fighting Tea
    I was recently on business in Bangkok when I awoke with the type of bone aching pain I thought could only happen in cheap Halloween movies. I felt as though I had some form of the plague, avian flu or swine flu. With no idea where to go or who to see in Bangkok I made this really simple, extremely powerful antiviral, immune system-enhancing, microbe-crushing tea. I drank...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at November 4th, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Grapes
    The Greeks knew it: grapes are the food of the gods. They even named a god, Dionysus, after this ambrosial fruit. Perhaps the Greeks knew what scientists and researchers are just discovering today: Grapes are loaded with Flavonoids, including powerful compounds called quercetin, resveratrol, and anthocyanins. These Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants that give grapes,...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at October 19th, 2009 at 07:10 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Cauliflower
    If your brain has been affected by anti-white food propaganda, you may be pushing all non-colorful vegetables out of your peripheral vision, and your pantry. Okay folks, here is one big fat tasty exception to the rule: Cauliflower. Cauliflower is a shy one, and even though its pale demeanor doesn’t jump out at you in the produce section, screaming “TAKE ME HOME,”...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at October 13th, 2009 at 06:10 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Apples
    I took this picture on a crisp New York spring day a few years ago. This is too easy but I’m going to say it: an apple a day keeps the doctor away. It might just be the recognizable medical adage out there. It also might be true. Apples are a perfect symbol of health. They’re delicious and they’re packed with; Antioxidants but especially quercetin. This...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at October 6th, 2009 at 08:10 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Raspberries
    As soon as I think of raspberries I’m transported to a late summer day lying inside a raspberry patch in my old garden in Portland, Oregon. I think the best berries come from the Pacific Northwest, which makes me a little sad because I can’t eat average raspberries anymore. If you are fortunate enough to stumble upon a raspberry patch or find some good wild...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at September 21st, 2009 at 05:09 am
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    Boost Your Immunity with Chinese Medicine
    Our first line of defense is our skin, otherwise known as wei qi, or protective qi. Not only do wind and heat offer transportation for pathogens, they can also elicit a direct physiological affect of opening and closing the pores of the skin’s exterior. Dry heat helps foster a hospitable environment to these pathogens allowing them entrance through the nose, mouth, and...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at August 1st, 2009 at 09:08 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Beets!
    Originally from the Mediterranean, only the leaves were eaten historically.  The Romans were the first civilization to cultivate deeply pigmented roots for food.  We have Napoleon to thank for beets being a primary source of sugar when the passed a decree in the 19th century - The first sugar factory was built it Poland. Buy fresh beets and please eat the stems! steam...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at June 10th, 2009 at 03:06 am
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    Top 10 Seasonal Allergy Roundup
    Being in a desert  where there is no real sign of Spring whatsoever I almost forgot about seasonal allergies.  Actually that’s not true the Spring is cool here at 97 degrees so when Summer hits you really feel the change of seasons when it goes up to 140 degrees!!  Here are some useful websites to find out the pollen and mold count for the United States and Europe...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at May 5th, 2009 at 01:05 pm