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Insidermedicine in 60 - August 19, 2008

October 30th, 2008
insidermedicine asked:


From Boston - According to research from Harvard Medical School, taking art classes can improve the diagnostic skills of medical students. After a program of elective art classes was started at Harvard, researchers found that studying art helped medical students make up to 38% more accurate observations. The researchers found that aspects of art study such as pattern recognition helped medical students develop a “visual literacy” that improved their powers of observation.

From Washington - According to research in the journal Circulation, poor sleep habits among teens can lead to high blood pressure. In a study of 238 13-to-16-year olds, researchers found that those who slept fewer than 6.5 hours a night had over twice the risk for high blood pressure. While the teens surveyed got an average of 7.7 hours of sleep per night, for their age group a full 9 hours is recommended.

And finally, from Philadelphia - According to the American Chemical Society, some fruit juices may block the absorption of certain drugs. Researchers studied healthy volunteers who took an antihistamine with either grapefruit juice or water and found that in those that took the drug with juice only half the drug was absorbed by the body. To date, grapefruit, orange and apple juices have been shown to interact with certain drugs, and it is recommended that you consult your physician before taking medications with fruit juices.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I’m Allison Chow.

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Who has the best recipe for fresh fruit or vegetable juice?

October 26th, 2008
fruit juice recipes
jkahwaty asked:


I want to increase my vitamins from a natural source and I heard that blender drinks and squeezing fresh fruit is the way.
Get me some recipes and keep it natural, no sugar or artificial sweeteners please. I will most likely use organic fruits and veggies to get the optimal flavor and the most vitamins out of your recipes.
I’m looking forward to some delicious and healthy drinks.
I didn’t check my spelling so don’t shoot me, my typing stinks.

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Strawberry Raspberry Smoothie:protect your Eyes With Raspberries

October 26th, 2008
smoothie recipes
preciosa asked:


STRAWBERRY RASPBERRY SMOOTHIE

You can throw just about anything in a fruit smoothie to enhance its flavor such as honey, tofu, jams, any combination of fruits, peanut butter, juices, etc., but keep in mind it will effect the nutritional values.

1 1/2 cups orange juice

1 banana

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup frozen raspberries

Pour liquid ingredients into the blender first. Yogurt is a liquid ingredient. All fruit goes into

blender at one time.

Put cover on and blend until smooth.

Health Bonus:

Protech your eyes with Raspberries. These ruby fruits ar chokeful of carotenoids, antioxidant compounds that help prevent age-related macular degeneration.

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October 26th, 2008
pashtana18 asked:


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How are Citrus Juicers Different?

October 23rd, 2008
fruit juicers
Alien asked:


Citrus juicers allow you to make the most out of your oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruits and tangerines.

They are created to handle these specific fruits, making strides towards a more natural morning beverage.

Citrus fruits possess different components, such as seeds, segmentation and thick skin that some juicers cannot handle.

When juicing citrus fruits, you should know that each one requires a different approach. For example, did you know it is OK to eat the skin of lemons and limes, but when it comes to grapefruits, oranges and tangerines, our digestive system cannot handle the chemicals?

Using a citrus juicer is one of the ways to bring more of the potassium, vitamin C, calcium, niacin and thiamine into your life.

Although, the juice is fresh, once it has been made, you should drink it as soon as possible to benefit from the full effect of these nutrients.

Citrus juicers also provide you with pectin, which is the soluable fiber that eases high cholesterol levels.

Citrus Water vs Total Citrus Juice

When shopping for the kind of fruit juicer that will handle your oranges, two types of citrus juicers are available to extract your beverage.

The first one creates citrus water, while the second delivers total citrus juice.

Citrus water is created when the liquid from the fruit, such as an orange, is either pressed or squeezed. It is watery and sometimes will have no signs of pulp.

Total citrus juice is made when the segments, outer skin and other parts are used. The result is a creamy, foamy consistency that offers more nutrients, but less sweetness.

The types of juicers to produce this result are more advanced that a citrus water juicer.

Main Types of Orange, Lemon & Grapefruit Juicers

There are a variety of ways that the industry presents juicers for these types of fruits. Manual citrus juicers are fashioned from metal, glass or plastic.

You cut the fruit in half and squeeze it against an apparatus that filters the juice into a cup. This approach is often messy.

An electric reamer produces more juice than the manual way of reaming out the juice from the fruit. There are many electric appliances to choose from, ranging from the Omega 4000 to the Juice Master Plus.

The easiest way to produce citrus juice is to use a press, which is one of the best ways to create citrus water, along with a reamer.

For total citrus juice, look into purchasing the fruit juicer options, which also provides the highest level of nutrients.

Additional details to consider when purchasing a juicer for your morning drinks include: the wattage, the motor speed, pulp ejection, continuous juicing capabilities, as well as see-through tops.

The price, brand, and how easy it is to clean will also affect your decision.

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Pineapples: the Healing Fruit of the Tropics (includes a Recipe for Pina-banana Orange Smoothie

October 19th, 2008
smoothie health benefits
Anidhanta asked:


For a natural and tasty way to improve your health and boost your healing capacity, add fresh pineapple and pineapple juice to your diet. Pineapples are nutritionally packed members of the bromeliad family. This delightful tropical fruit is high in the enzyme bromelain and the antioxidant vitamin C, both of which play a major role in the body’s healing process.

Bromelain, a natural anti-inflammatory with analgesic properties, encourages healing, promotes well-being and has many other health benefits. Bromelain is very effective in treating bruises, sprains and strains by reducing swelling, tenderness and pain. This powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect can also help relieve osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and reduce postoperative swelling. Additionally, bromelain can relieve indigestion. The enzyme contained in fresh pineapple helps break down the amino acid bonds in proteins, which promotes good digestion.

Pineapples also provide an ample supply of vitamin C, a commonly known antioxidant that protects the body from free radical damage and boosts the immune system. Vitamin C helps build and repair bodily tissue and promotes wound healing. The body uses vitamin C to help metabolize fats and cholesterol, absorbs iron, and synthesizes amino acids and collagen. Collagen is one of the primary building blocks of skin, cartilage and bones. Vitamin C also decreases the severity of colds and infections.

Furthermore, due to its high vitamin C content, pineapples are good for your oral health as well. Recent studies have found that vitamin C can reduce your risk of gingivitis and periodontal disease. Besides increasing the ability of connective tissue to repair itself, vitamin C also increases the body’s ability to fight invading bacteria and other toxins that contribute to gum disease. Periodontal disease, which destroys gum tissue and underlying jaw bones, has been linked to heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

So if you are searching for a natural way to enhance your body’s healing mechanisms, promote overall good health and tantalize your taste buds, pineapples are the way to go. Choose the fresh fruit because it has the most healing properties. Unfortunately, most of the bromelain in canned pineapple is destroyed due to the heat used in the canning process.

When choosing a fresh pineapple, do not judge ripeness solely based upon color. There are several varieties on the market that range from green to golden yellow. The most important factor in determining ripeness is smell, let your nose help you decide. Ripe pineapples give off a sweet, fresh tropical smell. Avoid pineapples that give off an unpleasant odor or have any soft spots or areas of dark discoloration. Once home, let the pineapple sits on your counter at room temperature until ready to use. This will preserve its sweet and tangy flavor.

To prepare pineapple, you need to peel it, remove the eyes (the thorny protrusions within the puffy squares of the skin) and the fibrous center. One way to do this is to remove the top of the pineapple with a sharp knife. Then cut the pineapple lengthwise into 4 wedges (quarter it) and place each pineapple wedge horizontally on a cutting board. Carefully cut the fruit from the outer skin, and cut out the eyes and fibrous center core.

Another way is to cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple, place the pineapple vertically (upright) on a cutting board and carefully slice off the outer skin. With a sharp paring knife or the end if a vegetable peeler, remove the eyes. Don’t cut too deep, just enough to lift out the section that contains the eye. Then, slice the pineapple crosswise and remove the fibrous core individually with a cookie cutter.

Once the fruit is prepared, it can be diced and eaten fresh, added to salads and entrees for an exotic flavor, or made into tasty tropical drinks and smoothies.

To get you started, try Monique N. Gilbert’s delicious, nutritious, cholesterol-free smoothie recipe. It’s high in bromelain, vitamin C, beta carotene, potassium, thiamin (vitamin B-1), riboflavin (vitamin B-2), iron, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and soy is flavones.

Pina-Banana Orange Smoothie

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1 frozen banana

1 cup fresh pineapple

1/2 cup soymilk

1/3 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon canned pumpkin

1 tablespoon ground flax seeds

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

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Place all of the above ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.

Makes about 2-3/4 cups (2 servings)

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What is a good brand fruit jucier that is cheap?

October 18th, 2008
fruit juicers
Johnathan Pritchard asked:


my dad wanted me to look up a juicer for him, but i don’t know where to start. Are there any good juicers that aren’t over like $120?

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The Next 40 day Fast: September 1st 12:00 a.m.

October 17th, 2008
tetrispower asked:


The Next 40 day Fast: The Fast of Expectancy. Bread of all kinds are allowed Except** bread with cheese of any kind in it. No frying foods even with olive oil,all fruit allowed, Rice and Ramen Noodles are okay, No Cheese,No products with sugar,corn syrup,high fructose corn syrup, no type of artificial sweeteners, Only fruit juices, 100% fruit juices, no ketchup, all meats except*** pork is allowed,no cakes,cookies,no type of desserts or sweets at all, no pizza,grilled food is allowed,no butter,all vegetables and fruits are allowed of any kind and may be consumed as much as one desires, milk is allowed, oatmeal allowed with honey as a sweetener, honey must not be used but with oatmeal only and not excess honey, not to the point where it is saturated in honey,no fried foods whatsoever,no spaghetti,no sodas, no cereal,no candy…just to make it clear,no salad dressings, salads can be eaten lightly seansoned with salt,also…check seasonings…that they dont have sugars of any kind in them,no sugar is allowed in the products consumed. If you have any questions on what to eat, e-mail me here on youtube at my channel…I Love you all and look forward to joining you all in this Fourty day Fast—-Disciple Marchello Currence.

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Juice Fast for a Healthy Self

October 15th, 2008
fruit juice recipes
Alfred Anderson asked:


A balanced diet forms one of the top priorities for all those who want to stay fit and healthy. A diet plan rich in fruit juices is not only healthy but also helps one to stay in shape. A detox diet is perhaps one of the most effective diet plans that have a range of benefits associated with it. This dietary regimen involves a change in the consumption pattern of the person who follows the detoxification process. The manifold benefits include weight loss, better health, more energy, stronger immune system and better digestion.

Detox diets plans are rich in fruits. Fruit juice fasting is a popular detox diet regime. However the term “juice fast” does not imply that one has to stay without food or water. In this case, the diet comprises mainly of fruit juices. Since it is easy to digest fruit juices, the digestive organs get some time to rest and work optimally after a period of time. A person on a juice fast can have fruit juices as and when required.

Some of you might wonder whether little intake of solid foods might make a person weak during juice fasting. Juice fasting perhaps improves the energy level of a person. The process of digestion consumes approximately 25% to 30% of the body’s entire energy. Since fruit juices are easier to digest, it leads to less energy being utilized. In turn, this enhances a person’s mental state and facilitates creative and productive thinking.

One should also consider the duration of a juice fasting program. A person can juice fast four to five days a month or can follow the regime just once a week. Since juice fasting is considered a healing solution, many people continue it for a month or two to get relief from pain, depression, arthritis, autoimmune diseases and other infections as well. For instance, orange juice is rich in vitamin C and prune juice improves digestion. A juice fasting plan can never be complete without watermelon juice, which is rich in vitamin C, A, B6, B1, magnesium and potassium. Its low calorie count makes it a must have.

Periodical fresh fruit juice fasting not only makes you healthy and good-looking but also helps you to think well. A good combination of fruits such as watermelon and orange makes it a perfect detox diet plan.

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Be Happy Juicing

October 15th, 2008
fruit juice recipes
Justin Skinner asked:


Juice can actually be considered a natural water source and provides the body with protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals that can be absorbed quickly and efficiently. Fresh juice also contains necessary enzymes, and pigments such as carotenes, chlorophyll, and flavonoids. 

Juicing fresh fruits and vegetables provides numerous nutritional advantages that are extremely important to weight loss. In addition, diets containing a high percentage of uncooked foods are significantly associated with weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and lower blood pressure. 

Your appetite finds a raw foods diet more filling. Cooking can cause the loss of up to 97% of water-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Since uncooked foods such as juices contain more vitamins and other nutrients, they are more satisfying to the body, so it does not feel starved for nutrients. This means the metabolism will keep running efficiently and keep your weight loss efforts headed in the right direction

Juicing kick-starts your body’s digestive process and enables quick absorption of high-quality nutrition, which can result in increased energy. This is one of the great advantages of achieving weight loss through improved nutrition. Fresh juices, combined with a well-balanced diet will provide you with the energy needed to burn more calories, fat, and provide you with the fuel you need for physical activity.

However, juicing does remove the fiber from these nutrient-dense foods. So be sure to include an appropriate amount of fiber-rich foods in your daily diet. Juicing should be a complement to a well-balanced healthy diet, not a substitute.

So with a little planning and creativity, juicing could enhance your well-balanced diet and add some zest. The internet is a great resource for juicing recipes and information, and with the realization that raw foods and juicing is a great health boost, books and magazine articles are touting the benefits and offering recipe ideas.

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