Blueberries

Research is showing that blueberries contain a number of compounds that have medicinally beneficial properties. The earliest recorded use of blueberry for medicinal purposes dates from the Middle Ages, and it has been used in European folk medicine since the 16th century. Some of its reported medicinal benefits include preventing urinary tract infections, antioxidant (anti-cancer) activity, reducing heart disease risk, strengthening collagen, regulating blood sugar, improving night vision, reducing replication of the HIV virus, and treating diarrhea.

Research has been done by Rutgers Lab in New Jersey, and by scientists in Israel on the ability of blueberries to prevent urinary tract infections. The compounds inhibit the binding E. coli bacteria to the urinary tract wall, thus preventing the bacteria from invading the tissues and causing an infection. Treatment with blueberry compounds offers an alternative to the use of antibiotics.

Recent work indicates that blueberries contain compounds having anti-cancer properties. They act to induce enzymes that protect against cancer and reduce rapid tumor growth. A survey of the antioxidant capacity of a number of fruits and vegetables conducted by Dr. Ron Pryor of the USDA placed blueberry at the top of the list.

Vegetarian Nutrition

Vegetarian Nutrition
Wednesday, 21 February 2007
Vegetarians can rest assured. Plant-based foods are loaded with nutrients including ample protein, iron, calcium, vitamin D, iodine, omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc. Vegans require a reliable source of vitamin B12.

Whether you eat a vegetarian or non-vegetarian diet, the key to health is simple. Include a wide variety of different foods in your diet – no one food source is nutritionally complete by itself. Vegetarians choose foods from grains, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and fruits. Whole unrefined foods are best. Eggs and dairy are optional. On a plant-based diet, you will have the distinct advantage of obtaining nutrients from sources high in fibre, and low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Vitamin D Vital for the Heart

Lack of the sunlight-derived nutrient tied to increased cardiovascular events
Posted December 1, 2008

By Ed Edelson
HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) — A lack of vitamin D, which is absorbed primarily through exposure to sunlight, helps boost the risk of heart attacks and strokes, new research finds.

“There are a whole array of studies linking increased cardiovascular risk with vitamin D deficiency,” noted Dr. James H. O’Keefe, director of preventive cardiology at the Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City. “It is associated with major risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and stiffening of the left ventricle of the heart and blood vessels. Inflammation is really important for heart disease, and people with vitamin D deficiency have increased inflammation.”

Natural Harvest – A Collection of Semen-Based Recipes

Semen is not only nutritious, but it also has a wonderful texture and amazing cooking properties. Like fine wine and cheeses, the taste of semen is complex and dynamic. Semen is inexpensive to produce and is commonly available in many, if not most, homes and restaurants. Despite all of these positive qualities, semen remains neglected as a food. This book hopes to change that. Once you overcome any initial hesitation, you will be surprised to learn how wonderful semen is in the kitchen. Semen is an exciting ingredient that can give every dish you make an interesting twist. If you are a passionate cook and are not afraid to experiment with new ingredients – you will love this cook book!

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Thanksgiving Turkey Bird Flu Prevention Tips

The geniuses over at BaconToday.com have just raised the bar for Thanksgiving Dinner.  I’m sure by now you’ve heard of the genetic masterpiece, the Turducken.  It’s a turkey that’s stuffed with duck, which has already been stuffed with chicken.  It’s basically one of those Russian stacking dolls(that you keep opening up only to find a smaller doll which also contains a smaller doll and so on), yet much more delicious.

What those Bacon obsessors have done is take the Turducken and add the next logical step, wrap that bitch in bacon!  Unfortunately I’ve found this just now, and I think I’m going to have a (now boring)cajun fried turkey this year..but you can bet I’ll keep this in mind for years to come.  Although before I try, It’ll probably be good to see if anyone dies this week from direct exposure to THE TURBACONDUCKEN!!! 

Pictures of the monstrosity and much much more bacon porn after the jump! 

THE TURBACONDUCKEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to Holy Taco for passing along the gospel of Bacon Today.  Check out that Bacon Today link because after all, they promise “Daily Updates on the World of Sweet, Sweet Bacon”.

Another shocking discovery about bacon on the internet I made….check out the first page of a google image search for bacon.  Just on the first page, you’ll find a briefcase made of bacon, a bra made of bacon and Diet Coke….WITH BACON!  Amazing

Source: http://www.frumpzilla.com/index.php/frumpzilla_site/articles/inferior_turkey/