sherry
June 1st, 2001, 10:49 AM
I received a healthcare update from a friend and thought I wouls share it here. It is about why certain foods help with living longer.
TOMATOES- These are a major source of the strong antioxidant lycopene. this reduces the risk of Cancer by 40% and increases the survival rate especially in prostate, lung, and stomache cancers.
OLIVE OIL- Helps reduce heart disease and Cancer. Heart attack survivors in the Mediterranean have 1/2 the death rate of those on a normal low fat diet.
RED GRAPES- Antioxidant power is moderate but is 4 times more than OJ or Tomato Juice.
NUTS- research from Harvard Univ. showed that 5 ounces of nuts per week cut heart attacks in women by 40% and help reduce irregular heart beats in men making them more steady.
WHOLE GRAINS- Contain antioxidants that fight cancers and stabilize insulin and blood sugar levels.
BLUEBERRIES- powerful in retarding aging process, they also block brain changes leading to decline and memory loss. They have also proven that 1/2 cup daily can reverse memory failing.
GARLIC- prolongs cancer survival by 5%. and increase lifespans by 5-15%
SPINACH- very high in folic acid which helps fight mental disorders, depression cancer, and heart disease. Both raw and steamed have the same qualities
SALMON AND OTHER FATTY FISH- contains high amts. of OMEGA-3
that perform miracles throughout the body. fighting virtually every chronic disease known to man. They suggest 2 servings a week and state that mackeral, tuna, salmon, sardines, and herring are the highest source of omega 3
I thought these were interesting facts and the bottom of my print out of it shows USA WEEKEND ONLINE as the source.
TOMATOES- These are a major source of the strong antioxidant lycopene. this reduces the risk of Cancer by 40% and increases the survival rate especially in prostate, lung, and stomache cancers.
OLIVE OIL- Helps reduce heart disease and Cancer. Heart attack survivors in the Mediterranean have 1/2 the death rate of those on a normal low fat diet.
RED GRAPES- Antioxidant power is moderate but is 4 times more than OJ or Tomato Juice.
NUTS- research from Harvard Univ. showed that 5 ounces of nuts per week cut heart attacks in women by 40% and help reduce irregular heart beats in men making them more steady.
WHOLE GRAINS- Contain antioxidants that fight cancers and stabilize insulin and blood sugar levels.
BLUEBERRIES- powerful in retarding aging process, they also block brain changes leading to decline and memory loss. They have also proven that 1/2 cup daily can reverse memory failing.
GARLIC- prolongs cancer survival by 5%. and increase lifespans by 5-15%
SPINACH- very high in folic acid which helps fight mental disorders, depression cancer, and heart disease. Both raw and steamed have the same qualities
SALMON AND OTHER FATTY FISH- contains high amts. of OMEGA-3
that perform miracles throughout the body. fighting virtually every chronic disease known to man. They suggest 2 servings a week and state that mackeral, tuna, salmon, sardines, and herring are the highest source of omega 3
I thought these were interesting facts and the bottom of my print out of it shows USA WEEKEND ONLINE as the source.