保心饮食

保心从日常生活着手

不时有专家提出警告：要预防心脏病还是多注意自己的饮食健康，饮食中少盐、少油，少吃富含动物性脂肪的食物，如肥肉、鸡皮等，同时也可用橄榄油取代其他食油。日常食物可多吃富含欧米伽—３脂肪酸的鱼类，同时也应多吃大蒜、洋葱及其他各种富含抗氧化剂和抗凝血剂的蔬菜水果，以防止动脉阻塞。　
　
过去有研究显示，地中海区居民的心脏病罹患率比美国人要低得多，地中海边缘国家包括西班牙、意大利、希腊、南斯拉夫、叙利亚等地的饮食具有预防心血管疾病的作用。　　
地中海饮食的特点是含大量谷类、豆类、新鲜蔬果，少吃红肉类，以大量药草香料佐料，不添加防腐剂，以及以橄榄油烹调。专家认为，地中海食物大量的谷类、豆类、新鲜蔬果都是膳食纤维的主要来源，而橄榄油含有丰富油脂酸，为一种单元不饱和脂肪酸，研究证实可提高血液中高密度脂蛋白胆固醇（俗称好胆固醇），同时也能降低低密度脂蛋白胆固醇（俗称坏胆固醇）的浓度。　　

在一日三餐方面，正确的饮食习惯应该是早餐吃得丰富，摄取较高热量食物。晚餐则应少碰油腻食物，饮食宜清淡，摄取热量不超过全天之３０％。专家认为，晚餐吃得过于丰富或油腻，会造成血脂量升高，加上睡眠时人之血液流动较慢，大量血脂易沉积在血管上，会造成动脉硬化、高血压及心脏病。　　
对于那些有心律不整毛病，而又有喝咖啡习惯的人来说，最好控制喝咖啡的数量，每天不要超过两杯。　　

但研究人员也提醒大众，除了注意饮食仍是不够的，要预防心脏病，正确的做法是，配合有规律的健康生活方式，多运动、保持心情愉快，才可远离心脏病。

引发癌症和其它慢性病的34因

自从在湖南卫视看到台湾林光常教授讲授的健康排毒饮食节目后，就买了他的书籍。
看了觉得虽然不能一下子全部照搬，但逐步改掉一些饮食的坏习惯，日积月累一定会有益处的。

现就摘录林教授指出的34个错误的饮食和习惯：

1. 高蛋白饮食
2. 高热量饮食
3. 高脂肪饮食
4. 精致糖
5. 高钠低钾饮食
6. 低纤维饮食
7. 吃好看、好吃的
8. 吃偏好
9. 吃方便
10. 认知不正确
11. 肥胖致病
12. 电磁辐射的伤害
13. 生态环境被破坏
14. 空气污染
15. 水质的恶化
16. 欠缺负离子
17. 体内缺氧
18. 遗传
19. 不当输血
20. 滥用抗生素（药物）
21. 不当与无谓的医疗
22. 不当的穿着
23. 精神重创、情绪剧变
24. 性格急躁、抑郁，思考负面
25. 压力与过劳
26. 行尸走肉，生活散漫
27. 勉强自己做不爱做的事
28. 生活违反自然规律
29. 体质酸化
30. 慢性中毒
31. 肾气衰
32. 血瘀
33. 胸腺萎缩
34. 良心有亏欠

会让你变笨的12种食物

1、泡泡糖　　

泡泡糖中的天然橡胶虽无毒，但制泡泡糖所用的一级白片胶是加入了具有一定毒性的硫化促进剂、防老剂等添加剂，多吃会对身体不利。　　　

2、加糖鲜榨橙汁　　

加了糖的橙汁比汽水的热量还要高，糖分也比汽水多。推荐吃原水果。　　　

3、松花蛋　　松花蛋含有一定量的铅，常食会引起人体铅中毒。铅中毒时的表现为失眠、贫血、好动、智力减退等。　　　

4、臭豆腐　　臭豆腐在发酵过程中极易被微生物污染，它还含有大量的挥发性盐基氮和硫化氢等。它还是分解蛋白质的腐败物质，对人体有害。

5、味精　　

每人每日摄入味精量不应超过6克，摄入过多会使血液中谷氨酸的含量升高，限制了人体利用钙和镁，可引起短期的头痛、心慌、恶心等症状，对人体的生殖系统也有不良影响。　　

6、葵花子　　

葵花子中含有不饱和脂肪酸，多吃会消耗大量的胆碱，使体内脂肪代谢发生障碍，并使大量脂肪积聚于肝脏，会严重影响肝细胞的功能。　　　

7、猪肝　　

每公斤猪肝含胆固醇达400毫克以上，摄入胆固醇太多会导致动脉粥样硬化，故猪肝一次不宜吃太多。　　

8、腌菜　　

长期吃腌菜可引起钠、水在体内潴留，从而增加患心脏病的机会。另外，腌菜含有亚硝酸胺这种致癌物质，久吃易诱发癌症。　　

9、爆米花　　

爆米花中含铅量高达10毫克/500克左右，对人体，特别是对儿童的造血系统、神经和消化系统都有害。　　

10、鱼干片　　

鱼片咀嚼时间过长后可浪费唾液，咽下的大量唾液可稀释胃液，降低消化能力。 　　

11、油条　　

油条中的白矾是含铝的无机物，如天天吃油条，铝就很难从肾脏体内排出，体内铝过多，从而对大脑及神经细胞产生毒害，甚至引起老年性痴呆。　　

12、.咖啡　　咖啡中含有较多的咖啡因成分，一旦被摄入体内消化，它很快就会随血液流动，5分钟内抵达人体各个器官，使血管收缩代谢增快，胃酸尿量增多。

Secrets of the skin diet

We know a healthy diet can change the appearance of our waistline but diet can also change the appearance of our skin, proving we really are what we eat.
According to a new study the different foods can actually act like medicine - treating specific skin conditions, even reversing the signs of ageing.
The average Australian woman puts between $100 and $400 worth of beauty products on her face every day but these are tough economic times - so before you raid the cosmetic counter you should know the secret to a glowing complexion is actually as close as the fruit and veg aisle at your supermarket.

"I think it's an absolute waste of money spending a fortune on really expensive moisturiser," says Karen Fischer.
According to nutritionist and author Karen Fischer, the secret to a healthy complexion is less about what we put on our skin and more about we put on our plate.

Starting with Acne.
"Say someone with acne they quickly take out the saturated fat in their diet - have less red meat have more leafy green vegetables more of the things that are wonderful for the blood stream that can quickly make a difference," says Karen.
Karen's effective acne cure is as simple as eating greens, lemons, limes and avocado - three or four times a week. Cutting out milk has also proven successful with patients.

Actress Holly Brisley is allergic to wheat and gluten she followed the great skin diet for a more even complexion.
"I've had a lot of friends who have had psoriasis and it seems to of helped with their skin they're not as red," says Holly.

Common skin problem number 2: Eczema and other forms of dermatitis.

"You want the anti inflammatory foods, you want the fish, turmeric and other spices, and the red onion which has the most anti-inflammatory product."
We may try to avoid them on a first date but red onions are the secret to good skin and reducing redness and inflammation.

Now - the most common skin problem of all - wrinkles.
"Well these foods, tomatoes, berries even berry jam and water melon offer flavanoids that offer sun protection, they offer anti wrinkle protection for you."
It seems to good to be true but Karen believes you can reduce fine lines with berries, watermelon and sugar free jam. All contain anti-oxidants for healthy cells on the inside that will show on the outside.
Dermatologist Natasha Cook believes there needs to be more evidence on the anti ageing qualities of particular foods but agrees we could all benefit from more fish.
"There has been a lot of suggestions about eating fish particularly those that are high in omega 3 fatty acids may provide some benefit overall to your skin but lets face it these foods that are good for you entire body."
Both Karen and Natasha support cutting out white breads and processed foods.
"There has been some evidence that being on a low GI diet can be good for skin conditions the main one being acne," says Natasha.

Now for some myth busting - like all chocolate causes acne.
"Certainly there is no significant evidence and the long term studies that they've done looking at chocolate and sweets - it doesn't make any difference whatsoever," says Natasha.
In fact dark chocolate can even be good for you - more good news. The rumours are true - red wine is also beneficial but keep it to a glass and a half.
"Certainly red wine does contain anti oxidants that may have some benefits to the skin one what we must understand is it's all about balance having small amount 1 or 2 glasses per night but excessive amounts can damage the skin," says Natasha.
"Your skin is the first sign that something is wrong with your health," says Karen.
Good skin is about being healthy on the inside - but there is one external factor that can ruin all your good work - if you want good skin there's no such thing as fun in the sun.
"The best thing you can do is wear sunscreen," advises Natasha.

(Source: Yahoo!7)

Fwd: Broccoli - the anti cancer veg that could do your heart good

If there's a poster veggie for healthy eating, it has to be broccoli - in fact you could paper the walls with good news stories spruiking it's health benefits. There's the one that says broccoli puts the brakes on prostate cancer in mice, and another that names broccoli as a source of glucosinolates - a compound that can help protect the brain from Alzheimer's.

Broccoli's latest triumph is a new report from the University of Warwick in the UK, suggesting that another compound in broccoli called sulphoraphane helps reverse the harm that high blood sugar levels can do to the blood vessels of people with diabetes. Sulphoraphane seems to work in two ways - one is by boosting the production of enzymes that protect the blood vessels, and the other is by reducing the levels of molecules which damage the cells of blood vessels.

Sulphoraphane is the same compound that's been found to reduce bladder cancer in rats and, in other lab studies, to help protect against cancer of the colon and pancreas, according to the American Cancer Society.

(Source: smh)

Fwd: Spicing up meat for a safer barbecue

If spring is here, outdoor eating isn't far behind - so if you're buying for a barbecue put some rosemary and mint on the shopping list too.

New research published in the latest issue of The Journal of Food Science has found that marinating meat in spice blends containing the antioxidants rosmarinic acid (found in mint) and carnasol and carnosic acid (both found in rosemary) reduced the formation of potentially harmful chemicals by up to 80 per cent. The chemicals are HCAs, short for heterocyclic amines, which are suspect carcinogens created when muscle foods - from meat, poultry or fish - are cooked at high temperatures.Barbecueing seems to produce the most HCAs, followed by pan-frying and grilling. 'Suspect' means there's evidence from animal studies that HCAs are carcinogenic and have been linked to cancer of the colon, but the evidence in human studies isn't clear, according to the Cancer Council NSW.

The idea that pre-barbecue marinating can reduce HCAs isn't new - but what's reassuring is that this new study is building the evidence that how we cook and prepare meat might reduce any risks of HCA - and do so in a way that makes the food more enjoyable, not less. An earlier study from Lawrence Livermore University in the US found that marinating chicken in a mix of olive oil, cider vinegar, garlic, mustard, lemon juice and salt reduced HCAs too, while research from the University of Hawaii gave the thumbs up to two marinades - one with teriyaki sauce and another with turmeric and garlic.

(Source: smh)

Eating Fruits

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.

What is the correct way of eating fruits?

* IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS!

* FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.

FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD.
Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.
In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.
So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals!
You have heard people complaining - every time I eat water-melon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat banana I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!

Greying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will not happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.
There is no such thing as some fruits like orange and lemon are acidic because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did a research on this matter (specifically lemon according to Edgar Cayce the socalled Sleeping Prophet).

If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.
When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT From the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins. But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice.
If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it.
You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!

KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fiber. Its Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessels-clogging free radicals.

ORANGE: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 -4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.

WATERMELON: Coolest Thirst Quencher Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium.

GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

Drinking Cold water after meal = Cancer! Can u believe this??
For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.

A toast to your health!

吃水果需辨明体质

吃时令水果时也需警惕和自身体质“犯冲”，如雪梨、西瓜等性寒湿的水果，就不适合痰湿质、阳虚质或者淤血质的人食用。
同样受到寒湿邪侵犯，为何有的人“我字巍然不动”，有的人却立即病倒？中医认为，这和体质有关。专家说，“体质”通常可分为平和质、气虚质、阳虚质、阴虚质、痰湿质、湿热质、淤血质、气郁质和特禀质九类。除平和质被视为健康外，其余八种体质更容易发展为亚健康乃至疾病状态。
受糟糕天气影响，不少人胃口不佳。痰湿质、阳虚质或者淤血质等三类人，均不宜多吃雪梨、西瓜，尤其不可吃冰冻保存的食物、饮料和冰淇淋。
阳虚、气虚质的人不可吃冰冻的食物。不妨在做饭或者煲汤时加入胡椒、花椒、茴香、姜，同时可把姜作为“护身符”，比如吃姜糖，或者取新鲜姜榨汁，加水稀释5至10倍，加蜂蜜后引用。
有血虚表现的人则应补气、补血。红枣、当归都是煲汤时首选材料，桂圆也有这个效果，但有些人吃了后感觉口苦、热，晚上睡不着，这时可停吃。湿热质的人，此时不能吃过多甜腻、辛辣食物，而应以清谈饮食为主。特禀质的人，忌花粉和忽冷忽热，要注意霉菌引发的过敏反应。解决办法是键脾补气，增强体制。
受寒湿侵犯后，痰湿质者需要温化健脾，需要辛散、温通的药物，不可用清热利湿的药物，饮食上也要坚持这个原则。气虚者、阳虚者这时可吃辣椒，而湿热者则要忌口辛辣之物。同时兼有脾气虚，也要补脾。

应时蔬菜水果哪些体质不宜多食？
专家说，蔬菜水果性质有凉热，对于和自身体质相悖的蔬菜水果，应坚持少吃的原则，在某些天气、身体不适时则应禁吃。例如，阳虚质、痰湿质不宜服用冷藏水果。

梨
梨可生津、润燥、清热、化痰、解酒，用于热病伤阴或阴虚所致的干咳、口渴、便秘等症，也可应用于内热所致的烦渴、咳喘、痰黄等症。
治疗便秘：取鲜果250至500克，去皮一次吃完。
解酒：榨取鲜果汁液，连服1至2杯。
阳虚质、痰湿质慎食，脾虚以及寒嗽者忌食。

草莓
草莓可润肺、生津、健脾、解酒。
治疗无痰干咳、日久不愈：鲜果60克，冰糖30克，隔水炖烂服，每天3次。
解酒：鲜果90至150克，洗净后一次吃完。

苹果
苹果可补气、健脾、生津、止泻。阳虚者、痰湿者不宜服用冷藏苹果。

菠萝
菠萝可消肿、怯湿、醒酒益气。可用于消化不良、肠炎腹泻、伤暑、身热烦渴等症。
治疗高血压眩晕、手足软弱无力：果肉250克，切成片，鸡肉60克，加胡椒粉、食油、盐适量，炒熟吃，每天一次或隔天一次。
皮肤有湿疹或疮疥者忌服。

橄榄
橄榄可清热、利咽喉、解酒。
解酒：鲜果5至10个，去核取果肉捣烂，加白糖50克，加水煎汁，一次服完。
治疗咽喉肿痛：鲜果或盐榄去核，取果肉含服，每次一个，每天数次。

柠檬
柠檬，果可化痰止咳、生津、健脾。核可行气、止痛。主治支气管炎、百日咳、维生素C缺乏症、中暑烦渴、食欲不振、怀孕妇女胃气不和、纳减、噫气等。
治疗劳累过度、全身酸痛无力：果核3克，研成粉，用米酒30克送服，每晚睡前服。
胃、十二指肠溃疡或胃酸过多者忌用。

甜橙
甜橙果肉滋润健胃，果皮化痰、止咳、健脾，核消肿、止痛。
治疗急、慢性支气管炎：鲜果1个，连皮切成4瓣，加冰糖15克，隔水炖半小时后连皮吃，早晚各一次。
湿热质、阴虚质忌大量食用。

无花果
无花果可健脾、滋养、润肠。
治疗消化不良、不思饮食：鲜果1至2个，早晚各吃一次。
治疗老年性便秘：鲜果1至2个，每晚睡前吃。
治疗阴虚咳嗽、干咳无痰、咽喉痛：鲜果1至2个，蜜枣2个，隔水炖烂吃，每天1至2次。
痰湿质、湿热质不宜多服。

芒果
芒果可理气、止渴、健脾。核可行气、止痛。
治疗咳嗽、气喘、痰多：鲜果一个，去核，吃果皮及果肉，每天3次。
治疗湿疹瘙痒：鲜芒果叶煎水洗患处。
治睾丸重大：芒果核、黄皮核适量，水煎服。
止渴生津，开胃消食：芒果生食。

柚
柚可润肺、健脾、止咳、化痰。
治疗咳嗽痰多：鲜果30克，冰糖15克，隔水炖半小时后服，每天1次。
治疗妇女经来腹痛、月经不调：鲜果15至30克，当归6克，米酒30克，加水适量，煎服，早晚各一次。
痰湿质、阳虚质不宜冷藏服用。

（资源：澳洲新报周刊。录入：Xiaojing）