MORE PAPERS TO THROW AWAY / KEEPING WHAT I CAN TIDBITS HERE AND THERE

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SUPER SPICES

GARLIC- contains a phytochemical called alliin-a precursor of the antibiotic chemical allicin.  Garlic may help fight infection.  It is also known for its ability to lower cholesterol and prevent blood clots from forming.

GINGER-widely used for nausea due to motion sickness.  A potent antioxidant and believed to have anti-clotting properties.

ONIONS-my very favorite. help reduce the risk of cancer, lower cholesterol and prevent blood clots.

OREGANO-contains potent antioxidants, may help prevent free radical damage to cells that can lead to cancer.

ROSEMARY-plenty of antioxidants help prevent cancer. Rosemary useful in digestion.

TURMERIC-is the popular one today. one of the main ingredients in curry powder. Tumeric is rich in phytochemicals that they help relieve inflammation.  Also a digestive aid.

OTHER TIDBITS I WANT TO KEEP

One glass of red wine per day-heart healthy

Tomatoes loaded with cancer-fighting lycopene

Broccoli-rich in bone-building boron and calcium

Bananas-high in blood pressure lowering potassium

Corn-packed with sight-saving carotenes.

Carrots-packed with sight-seeing carotenes and more digestible than corn
Apples-rich in flavoroids-less lung cancer
Apricots-antioxidants beta-carotene and Vitamin C-protect against breast cancer
Artichokes-super source of cancer fighting fiber, Vitamin A, also helps immune system.
Avocados-lower blood pressure,
Beets-folic acid-protect against cancer and heart disease, colon cancer.
Blueberries-cancer and heart disease, also help ward off urinary tract infections like cranberries
Bran cereal-fiber, lower the risk of colon cancer, rich in folic acid.
Brussel Sprouts-cancer fighting vegetable-potassium, fiber, and Vitamin C, Vitamin B6-may lower risk of heart disease.
Cabbage-anti-cancer Vitamin C-prevent breast cancer
Carrots-riches source of beta-carotene Vitamin A helps protect against cancer and lower the risk of a stroke
Cauliflower- loaded with cancer fighting indoles.  Provides a healthy supply of fiber, folic acid, potassium and Vitamin C,
Cherries-rich in antiocidant compounds (called phenols) that may protect against heart disease by lowering LDL levels.
Coffee-contains cancer-fighting antioxidants-the oxidant level of 1 cup of java is like 3 oranges in comparison.
Corn-hard to digest-rich in lutein and zeaxanthin-two carotenes that have been strongly linked to reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration (the leading cause of blindness in people over 50) Also rich in in fiber, niacin, potassium, folic acid, and Vitamin A.
Figs-high fiber, keep you regulated.  Calcium and potassium.
Fish-the reduce the risk of heart disease like at least once a week. (Anchovies, bluefish, mackerrel, herring, salmon, lake trout, and sardines have the most omega 3 fatty acids)  Lowers triglcerides and is helpful with depression.
Raw honey-the best medicine for everything.
Kiwifruit-the outer shell nobody eats is chock full of cancer fighting fiber. A low fat source for Vitamin E.
Lentils-packed with niacin, folate, magnesium, iron, zinc, and Vitamin B6, knock your blood pressure down as well as oats can.
Mangoes-help regulate blood sugars.
Milk- bone building calcium and Vitamin D
nectarines-fiber and beta-carotenes, potassium and niacin.
Oats-fiber, lower blood cholesterol and reduce risk of heart disease. Boost your energy.
Olive Oil-reduce heart disease and possibly even breast cancer, help controls blood sugars, can inhibit the growth of a bacterium that has been linked to stomach cancer and ulcers
Orange juice-Vitamin C & E
White Potatoes-copper, iron, magnesium, manganese,potassium and Vitamin C
Oysters-immune boosting zinc.
pinto beans-cost less than meat, and much more in fiber, protein, iron, magnesium, and potassium. Low in fat, high in folic acid, a Vitamin B that may help reduce heart disease and strokes by lowering levels of homo-cysteine(an amino acid associated with heart disease)
Prunes- fiber, iron, Vitamin E, active ingredient in aspirin may reduce the risk of colon cancer and heart attacks
Pumpkin-cancer-fighting carotenes and rich in fiber.
Raisins-Vitamin B6
Soy is good in numerous ways just don't overdo it.
Spinahc-(my favorite) fiber, beta-carotene, folic acid, magnesium and Vitamin K. Improve memory and slow the rate at which the brain declines with age.  Spinach eaters also may have less risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Tea-all teas are considered a cure from one small thing to the largest thing throughout time and the world.
Walnuts- omega 3 fatty acids.
Watermelon-Vitamin C

Now with all this knowledge and all these foods, if I still have a heart attack or stroke, or cancer, I guess that is just the way it is going to be.
I was surprised at how many good foods I already put into my system and I now have this to come back and refer to.  And less paper in the house.
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