Recipes attributed to Company Coming salad by Jean Pare
1. Mid West Coleslaw
Nice creamy dressing, a bit more tart than some. Good
Shredded cabbage 6 cups, 1.4 L
Carrot, grated 1 1
Minced onion 2 tbsp., 30mL
Salad dressing (or mayonnaise) 1/3 cup, 75 mL
Cooking oil 2 tbsp., 30 mL
Vinegar 1tbsp., 15 mL
Celery seed 1 tsp., 1 mL
salt, sprinkle
Pepper, sprinkle
Combine cabbage, carrot and onion in salad bowl
Mix next 6 ingredients in small bowl. Add 3/4 of this cabbage mixture. Stir well, adding more if needed. Serve 8.
2. Cauliflower Salad
Small cauliflower, grated 1 1
Green onions, sliced 3 3
Carrot grated 1 1
Salad dressing (or mayonnaise) 1/2 cup, 125mL
Milk 1tbsp., 15 mL
Salt 1/2 tsp., 2 mL
Grated cauliflower on medium or large grater. Combine in bowl with onion and carrot.
Mix salad dressing, milk and salt in measuring cup. Pour over cauliflower mixture. Toss lightly. Serve 6.
3. Sweet potato salad
Now this really is different. Go ahead and try it.
Cooking oil 2tbsp., 30 mL
Pineapple juice 2 tbsp., 30mL
Lemon juice 1 tbsp., 15 mL
Salt 2tsp., 2 mL
Onion salt 1/4 tsp., 1 mL
Cooked sweet potatoes, cubed 3 cups, 700 mL
Pineapple tidbits, strained 14 Oz., 398 mL
Chopped celery 3/4 cups, 175 mL
Chopped celery 3/4 cups, 175 mL
Silvered almonds 1/4 cup, 50 mL
Combined cooking oil, pineapple and lemon juice in bowl. Add salt and onion salt. Stir. Add potatoes. Stir and allow to marinate about 1 hour.
Add pineapple, celery and almonds. Toss slightly. Makes 10 servings.
4. Quick cottage cheese
The most simple way to serve cottage cheese and still make it attractive. No limit. More of an idea than a recipe.
Cottage cheese
Paprika
Fill a pretty bowl with cottage cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Serve.
5. Main macaroni salad
A good, creamy main salad
Macaroni or ready cut spaghetti 2 cups, 500mL
Chopped celery 3/4 cup, 175 mL
Sweet pickle relish 2tbsp., 30 mL
Grated onion ( or chopped green) 2 tbsp., 30mL
Hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional) 2, 2
Salad dressing 3/4 cup, 175 mL
Salt tsp., 5 mL
Pepper 1/4 tsp. 1 mL
Radishes 3- 4, 3-4
Cook macaroni according to package direction. Drain very well. Cool. Add celery, relish, onion and pepper. Pour over salad. Stir. Chill.
Garnish with sliced of radish. Serve 6.
6. Jelly powder salad
A different taste salad. Try other gelatin flavor as well.
Whipped cream ( or envelope topping) 1 cup, 250 mL
Cottage cheese 1 cup, 250 mL
Crushed pineapple, drained 14 Oz., 398 mL
Lime flavored gelatin ( jelly powder) 1x3 Oz. 1x85 g
Fruit cocktail, grained 2x14 Oz., 2x398 mL
Chopped pecans or walnuts 1/2 cup, 125 mL
Whip cream until stiff.
Fold in cottage cheese pineapple, gelatin, fruit cocktail and pecans. Chill overnight. Serve 12.
7. Cottage fruit salad
Make a good breakfast or bunch salad.
Cottage cheese 2 cups, 500 mL
salad dressing (or mayonnaise) 1/4 cup, 50 mL
Crushed pineapple, we;; drained 14 Oz., 398 mL
Apple with peel, diced 1, 1
Chopped pecans or walnuts 1/2 cup, 125 mL
Lettuce cups 6, 6
Unpeeled apple slices, dipped in lemon juice 24 - 36
Maraschino cherries 6
Put cottage cheese into bowl. Stir in salad dressing. Add drained pineapple, apple and pecans. Stir
Scoop in lettuce cups. Arrange apple slices around sides. Top with cherry. Serve 6 - 8
Variation: add 1/2 cup (125 mL) raisins. Diced apple may be omitted or left in salad.
8. Soft fruit salad
Definitely an in season salad. Try it when ingredients permit
Banana, peeled and sliced 2
Papaya, peeled and sliced 1
Mango, peeled and sliced 1
Kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced 2
Orange, section or sliced 1
Sliced almonds, toasted (See note) 1/2 cup, 125 mL
Maraschino cherry juice 2 tbsp., 30 mL
Vinegar 1 tbsp., 15 mL
Cooking oil 1tbsp., 15 mL
Granulated sugar 2 tbsp., 30 mL
Combine first 4 ingredients in bowl.
Put almond, cherry juice, vinegar, cooking oil and sugar in small bowl. Stir. Pour over fruits. Toss slightly. Serve 8.
Note: toast almonds in 360 degree F (175 degree C) oven until golden, about 5 minutes.
9. Five cup salad
A great make from the shell salad. Quick, easy, tasty. Also known as Ambrosia Salad.
Canned mandarin orange, drained 10 Oz. 284 mL
Pineapple tidbits, drained 14 Oz. 398 mL
Coconut, medium or long thread 1 cup, 250 mL
Small marshmallows 1 cup, 250 mL
Sour cream 1 cup 250 mL
Red maraschino cherries whole or halves (optional) 6 - 10
Put all ingredients into bowl. Stir gently until well mixed. Turn into servi8ng dish. Decorate with cherries or mix the cherries in. Serve 6 to 8.
10. Spring salad
Takes just minutes to prepare this fruit, everyone enjoys
Lettuce cups 4 - 6
Orange sections, drained (or flesh) 10 Oz. 284 g
Banana sliced (see note) 2
Red grapes, halves. seeded 24
Whipping cream ( or 1 envelop topping) 1/4 cup, 50 mL
Salad dressing ( or mayonnaise) 1/4 cup 50 mL
Raisins 1/2 cup, 75 mL
Chopped walnuts or pecans ( optional)
Put lettuce on 4 to 6 plated
Arrange orange section, bananas and grapes on lettuce
Whip cream in small bowl until stiff. Fold salad dressing into whipped cream. Spoon over top of fruit.
Sprinkle with raisins and also with walnuts if you are using them. Serve 4 - 6.
Note: Dip banana in orange juice to keep from darkening.
11. Banana salad
Bring the tropical to the table. The kids love it.
Banana 3
Finely chopped walnuts or pecans lettuce leaves 1/2 cup, 125 mL
Whipped cream ( or 1/4 envelope topping) 1/4 cup, 50 mL
Salad dressing ( or mayonnaise) 1/4 cup, 50 mL
Cut banana in half crosswise, then in half lengthwise. Dip each piece in lemon juice. Roll in walnuts and arrange on lettuce leaves. This can be done on one large plate or on individual small plates.
Whip cream until stiff. Mix in salad dressing. Spoon over bananas. Serve 6.
Variation: Omit walnuts. Roll in toasted coconut.
12. Small salad
Enough for on serving. Simple to increase
Lettuce leaves ( or shredded lettuce) 1
Pear or peach half 1
Cottage cheese 2-3 tbsp. 30 - 45 mL
Paprika, sprinkle
Put lettuce leaf on plate. Placed pear or peach half side up. Spoon scoop of cottage cheese in center. Sprinkle paprika over top. Serve 1.
13. Smaller salad
A simple serving which can be easy multiplied.
Lettuce leaves ( or shredded lettuce) 1
Pear or peach half 1
Salad dressing ( or mayonnaise)
Medium Cheddar cheese, grated for sprinkling
Put lettuce leaf on plate. Placed pear or peach half side up. Spoon dollop od salad dressing in center. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve 1.
14. Old fashioned waldorf
Just as good as way back then. Dressing is delicious
Diced peeled apple 1 cup, 250 mL
Chopped celery 1 cup, 250 mL
Halved and seeded red grapes 1/2 cup, 125 mL
Chopped walnuts 1/2 cup, 125 mL
Dressing whipping cream ( or 1 envelope topping) 1 cup, 250 mL
Granulated sugar 1/4 cup 60 mL
Vinegar 3 tbsp., 50 mL
Combine apples, celery, grade and nuts. Stir.
Whip cream until almost stiff. Add sugar. Beat in vinegar slowly. Pour over apple. Fold together. Serve 4.
15. Fruit snack
This is the thing when appetites call for something light. Make it right from the shell, add toast or muffins and your snack is complete.
Pineapple, chunks, drained, reserve juice 14 Oz. 398 mL
Canned Mandari9n oranges, drained 10 Oz. 284 mL
Bananas sliced 2
Combine pineapple, orange and banana together in bowl. Spoon on a bit of the pineapple juice or serve it separate container. Serve 2 - 3.
16. Peach pie salad
An unusual way to begin a salad. It is so good
Peach pie filling 19 Oz. 540 mL
Pineapple tidbits, drained 14 Oz. 398L
Fruit cocktail, grained 14 Oz. 398 mL
Bananas, sliced 2
Seedless green grapes 1cup, 250 mL
Small marshmallows 1 cup, 250 mL
Put pie filling into bowl. Stir in drained pineapple and fruit cocktail. Add sliced bananas. Add grapes and marshmallows. Stir together. Turn into a pretty serving bowl and chill several hours bedsore serving. Serve 15.
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Raw, Quick and delicious! 5 ingredient recipes in just 15 minutes by Douglas McNish, Published by Robert Rose. You can visit them at www.robertrose.ca
1. Orange Marmalade
This marmalade is a great addition to raw breakfast bowls. Try it stirred into Cinnamon. Crunch Cereal, Almond Ginger Apple Hemp Cereal on Breakfast Porridge or spread it on Rise and Shine Bar.
Tips:
To soak the dates for this recipe, place in a bowl and add 2 cups (500 mL) hot water. Cover and set a side for 10 minutes, Drain, discarding soaking liquid.
2 tbsp. finely grated orange zest 30mL
2 cups chopped orange segments 500mL
1 cup chopped pitted dates, soaked
in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, process orange zest, orange segments and soaked dates until smooth, Transfer to a bowl. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. make 2 cups (500mL)
Variation
Orange ginger marmalade
Add 1/4 cup (60mL) chopped peeled gingerroot to the mixture.
2. Red velvet smoothie
A sweet and earthy blend of fresh beet juice and rich coconut butter, accented with aromatic vanilla, this smoothie is simple delicious.
Tips:
Fresh beet juice can be used to color many different foods, such as cakes, muffins, and pastries or even clothing fibers such as cotton.
Coconut butter is a blend of coconut oil and coconut meat. You can usually find it in natural foods stores next to the coconut oils.
When purchasing raw vanilla extract look for alcohol; free extract to avoid the taste of raw alcohol in your smoothie.
3/4 cup filtered water 175mL
1/4 cup fresh beet juice 60mL
3 tbsp. coconut butter 45mL
1tbsp. raw cacao powder 15 mL
2tsp. raw vanilla extract 10mL
1 banana
In the blender, combined water, beet juice, coconut butter, cacao powder, vanilla and banana. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately. make 11/2 cups (375mL)
Variation: For a creamer smoothie, substitute an equal amount of fresh Nut Milk or hemp Milk for water.
3. Peachy Plum smoothie
This smoothie is one of my all-time summer favorite. The unique flavors of juicy peaches and ripe plum are spiced up by a hint of cinnamon.
Tips
You can substitute Hemp Milk for Nut Milk.
To remove the stone from a peach, sliced around the middle with a paring knife, cutting the fruit into
two equal halves. If the peach is ripe, you can easily lift out the stone with your fingers.
3/4 cup Nut Milk 175mL
1/2 cup sliced peach 125 mL
1/2 cup sliced plums 125mL
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1mL
dash raw vanilla extract Dash
In a blender combine nut milk, peach, plum, cinnamon and vanilla. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately. Make 11/2 cups (375mL).
4. Watermelon peach smoothie
This smoothie screams "Summertime" with its blend of juicy, sweet peach and banana, refreshing watermelon and cooling mint.
Tips:
If your banana ripen too quickly remove the peels and store them in the freezer for the next time you want a cold creamy smoothie.
To boost the protein content of your smoothie, try adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder --- I prefer hemp or sprouted brown rice protein. Both are available in natural foods store and well-stoked supermarket. Not all are raw though, so be sure to read the labels.
When stone fruits become ripe, stone them in the refrigerator. This slowdown the ripening process, so they will keep for up to a week.
1 cup chopped seeded watermelon 250 mL
1/2 cup sliced peach 125mL
1 banana 1
2 chopped pitted date 2
2tbsp. fresh mint leaves 30mL
In a blender, combine watermelon, peach, banana, dates and mint. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately.
Make 11/1 cup (375mL)
Variation: Frozen Blueberry watermelon, peach smoothie - Substitute 1/2 cup (125mL) frozen blueberries for the banana and a punch of ground cinnamon for the mint.
5. Mango papaya lime smoothie
This smoothie is a tropical blend or juicy mango, ripe papaya and tart lime juice- perfect on warm-weather days.
Tips You can substitute hemp milk for nut milk
to peel and chop a mango cut a small slice from the top and bottom of the fruit to make flat end. Using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel away the skin. Stand the mango upright on a cutting board. Using a chef's knife, run the blade through the fresh, taking approximately three slices from each of 4 sides. When you are close to the stone use a paring knife to remove any remaining fresh from around the middle.
1 cup nut milk 250mL
1/2 cup chopped peeled mango 125 mL
1/2 cup chopped peeled papaya 125mL
3tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice 45mL
Dash raw vanilla extract Dash
In the blender, combine nut milk, mango, papaya, lime juice and vanilla. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately. Make 2 cups (500mL).
Variation: Substitute papaya with equal amount of chopped cantaloupe or additional mango.
6. Melon Me smoothie
Drink this sweet smoothie first thing in the morning. the fiber in the melon will keep you feeling full until lunch hours.
Tips:
To ripen bananas quickly, place them in a paper bag with an uncut apple and tightly fold over the end of the bag. The apple will emit ethylene gas, which helps to speed ripening. Place the bag in a warm, dry area until the bananas are ripe.
To boost the protein content of your smoothie, try adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder -- I prefer hemp or sprouted brown rice protein. Both are available in natural foods store and well-stocked supermarket. Not all are raw, though, so be sure to read the labels.
1 cup chopped honeydew melon 250 mL
1/2 cup chopped cantaloupe 125 mL
1 banana 1
1 pitted date, chopped
1/4 cup filtered water 60mL
Dash raw vanilla extract Dash
In a blender, combine honeydew, cantaloupe, banana, date, water and vanilla. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately. make 11/2 cups (375mL)
7. Melon lime smoothie
Juicy melon, fresh lime juice and tropical coconut oil make this a sweet, refreshing --and nutritious - smoothie for warm summer days.
Tips;
Coconut oil is solid at room temperature. It has a melting temperature of 76 degree F (24 degree C), so it is easy to liquefy. To melt it, place in a shallow glass bowl over a pot od simmering water.
To boost the protein content of your smoothie, try adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder -- I prefer hemp or sprouted brown rice protein. Both are available in natural foods store and well-stocked supermarket. Not all are raw, though, so be sure to read the labels.
1 cup Nut milk 250mL
1/2 cup chopped honeydew 125mL
3tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice 45mL
2tbsp. melted coconut oil 30mL
1/4tsp. raw vanilla extract
In a blender combine nut milk, melon, lime juice, coconut oil and vanilla. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately. Make 2 cups (500mL)
Variation: If you prefer a sweeter smoothie. add 1 to 2 tbsp. (15 - 30mL) raw agave nectar to taste.
Substitute an equal amount of cantaloupe for the honeydew melon and 1tbsp. (15mL)coconut butter for coconut oil.
8. Citrus explosion smoothie
This tart refreshing smoothie is a perfect way to start your day. Enjoy it with Rise and Shine Bars or breakfast porridge.
Tips:
For a creamer smoothie, substitute an equal amount of fresh nut milk or hemp milk for water.
To yield the maximum juice from citrus, allow them to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, before juicing. Once the fruit is at room temperature, use the palm of your hand to roll it on the counter to release the juices before slicing and squeezing.
Single serve blender with travel lids make it easy to take a smoothie with you on the go to pack for travel. Check your local home or kitchen supply store for these handy appliances.
1/2 cup filtered water 125mL
1 banana 1
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 60mL
3tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 45mL
2tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice 30mL
In a blender, combine water, banana and orange-lemon and lime juiced. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately. Make 11/4 cup (300mL)
Variation: Substitute 1/4 cup (60mL) fresh grapefruit segment for lime juice.
9. Kiwi coconut lime smoothie
A creamy blend of tart citrus, sweet kiwifruit and rich coconut. this smoothie is a satisfying midday pick-me-up for when you are feeling peckish.
Tips:
You can substitute hemp milk for nut milk.
Use kiwifruit that are soft and ripe. To extract the fresh from kiwifruit, use a paring knife to remove a small amount of the skin from the bottom. Carefully insert a small spoon ( a grapefruit spoon is ideal) between the fresh and the skin and rotate it until the skin become loose. Scoop out the fresh.
Coconut oil is solid at room temperature. It has a melting temperature of 76 degree F (24 degree C), so it is easy to liquefy. To melt it, place in a shallow glass bowl over a pot od simmering water.
1 cup Nut milk 250mL
3 whole kiwifruit, peeled 3
1 banana 1
3tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice 45mL
3tbsp. melted coconut oil 45mL
In a blender, combine nut milk, kiwi, banana, lime juice and coconut oil. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately. Make 11/2 cups (375mL).
variation: To make this smoothies even creamier, substitute 2 tbsp. (30mL0 coconut butter for the coconut oil.
10. Date me smoothie
Enjoy this creamy treat on it own as a snack or for breakfast, serve with cinnamon crunch cereal or painted fruit.
Tips: If the date you are using are hard, they may not blend easily. Prior to blending, place in a bowl with 2 cups (500mL) hot water. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes to soften. Drained, discarding liquid.
There are numerous varieties of dates, but Medjool is my favorite. Although they are generally more expensive. Medhjool are larger, softer and ideal for using in raw food recipe.
1 cup nut milk 250mL
1 banana 1
6 chopped pitted dates 6
1/2 tsp. raw vanilla 2mL
1/4tsp. ground cinnamon 1mL
In a blender, combine nut milk, banana, dates, vanilla and cinnamon. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately. Make 1/12 cups (375nmL)
variation: For a smoothie that even more filling. add a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
11. Butter me Ripple smoothies
This creamy smoothie taste just like the ice cream it's named after. Filling and delicious, the blend of rich date, sweet agave nectar, aromatic cinnamon and creamy almond butter makes this the perfect breakfast for when you are on the go.
Tips You can substitute hemp milk for the nut milk
To boost the protein content of you smoothie, try adding a scoop of you favorite protein powder - I prefer hemp or sprouted brown rice protein. Bothe are available in natural food store and well stocked supermarket. Not all are raw though, so be sure to read the labels.
11/2 cup Nut milk 375 mL
69 chopped pitted dates 6
1/4 cup raw almond butter 60mL
2tbsp. raw agave nectar 30mL
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1mL
In a blender, combine nut milk, dates, almond butter, agave nectar and cinnamon. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately. Make 2cups (500mL)
12 Cinnamon Goji Cream Smoothies
This smoothie is a sinfully sweet blend of nutritious goji berries, tropical coconut and warming cinnamon. Enjoy it on cooler days when you are craving something rich and satisfying.
Tips:
Goji berries are small native to China and Tibet. They have a mildly sweet favor and are great addition to smoothie. You can find them in natural foods store and most well stocked grocery store.
Coconut oils is solid in room temperature. it has a melting temperature of 76 degree F (24 degree C), so it is easy to liquefy. To melt it, place in a shallow glass bowl over a pot of simmering water
1 cup nut milk 250mL
1 banana 1
1/4 cup goji berries 60mL
2tbsp. melted coconut oil 30mL
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
In a blender, combine nut milk, banana, goji berries, coconut oil and cinnamon. Blend at high speed until smooth. Serve immediately. Make1/12 cups (375mL).
Variation Chocolate Goji cream smoothie: Substitute 2 tbsp. (30mL) raw cacao powder for cinnamon and add 1 - tbsp. (15 - 30mL) raw agave nectar depending on desired sweetness
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125 best Chinese recipes by Bill Jones and Stephen Wong, published by Robert Rose
1. Fried rice with Anchovies and cilantro
1 tbsp. vegetable oil 15mL
4 oil-packed anchovy fillets 4
1tbsp. minced ginger root 15mL
3 cups cooked rice 750mL
1tbsp. chicken stock 15mL
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro 50mL
salt and pepper to taste
1. In a nonstick wok or skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add anchovies and ginger root; fry until fragrant, about 30 second.
2 Add rice and stir fry until the anchovy mixture is thoroughly integrated and the grains are separate, about 2 minutes, Add chicken stock; stir and cook until rice is heated through, about 1 minute. (Add more chicken stock if rice appears too dry). Add cilantro, stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper; stir to mix. Serve immediately. Make 4 serving.
2. Chicken and egg fried rice
11/2 tbsp. vegetable oil 20mL
3 eggs, beaten 3
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp. minced ginger root 15 mL
2 green onion, finely chopped 2
2 cups diced cooked chicken meat 500mL
2 tbsp. chicken stock 25mL
1/2 cup frozen peas 125mL
1/2 cup can corn kernel 125 mL
3 cups cooked rice
Salt and pepper to taste
1. In a nonstick wok or skillet, heat 1/2 tbsp. (7mL) oil over medium heat. Add eggs; cook to make a thin omelet by swirling the pan so eggs flow onto as large a surface as possible. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove, chop coarsely and set aside
2. Heat remaining oil in wok over medium heat. Add ginger root and onion; fry until fragrant. about 30 seconds. Add chicken, chicken stock, pepper, peas and corn; stir 2 minutes. Add eggs and stor to mix well. Season with salt and pepper; stir to mix. Serve immediately. Serve 4.
3. Steam rice with grainy mustard and orange peel
2 cups long-grain rice 500mL
31/2 cups stock or water 875mL
1tsp. salt 5mL
2tbsp. grainy mustard 25mL
1 orange, juice and chopped zest
1. In a pot with a tight-fitting pod, combine rice, stock or water, salt, mustard, orange juice and zest. bring to boil; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
2 Cover pot tightly. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, with lid on for an additional 10 minutes.
Serve 4- 6.
4.Leek and bacon fried rice
4 strips bacon or pancetta 4, finely chopped
1 large whole leek, white and green parts separate and finely chopped 1
3 cups cook rice 750mL
1tbsp. chicken stock 15mL
Salt and pepper to taste
1. heat a non stick wok or skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and fry until golden and just beginning to turn brown, about 2 minutes. Add white part of leeks and stir fry until wilted and fragrant about 1 minute. Add green part of leek and sir to mix thoroughly.
2. Add rice to mixture; stir-fry until well combined and the grain are separated, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock; cook, stirring for 1 minute or until the rice is heated through. (Add more stock if the rice appears too dry). Season with salt and pepper; stir to mix. Serve immediately. Serving 4.
5. Egg and scallion fried rice
1 tbsp. vegetable oil 15 mL
1 egg, beaten 1
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp. minced ginger root 15mL
2 green onions, finely chopped 2
2tbsp. chicken stock 25mL
2 tbsp. red bell pepper, finely chopped 25mL
3 cups cooked rice 750mL
salt and pepper to taste
1. in a non stick wok or large skillet, heat 1/2 tbsp. (7mL) oil over medium heat. Add eggs and cook to make a thin omelet by swirling the pan so the eggs flow onto as large as possible. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove, chopped coarsely and set aside.
2. heat remaining oil in wok over medium heat. Add ginger root and onions; stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add stock and red pepper; stir briefly. Add rice; stir-fry until well mixed and the grains are separated, about 2 minutes. Ass omelet pieces and stir to mix well. Season with salt and pepper; stir to mix. Serve immediately. Serving 4.
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Everyday Italian by Jean Pare and Sophia De Luca (Original series), Publisher Company's Coming.
You can view their website at www.companycoming.com
1. Spicy sausage starter
Some like it hot and if you do, this recipe will be love at first bite. Hot Italian sausage adds a spicy punch to this other wise unassuming topping for sliced baguette
Cooking oil 1tsp. 5mL
Hot Italian sausage 1lb. 454g
Sliced red pepper 11/2 cups 375 mL
Sliced onion 1 cup 250mL
Garlic cloves, sliced 2 2 Chopped fresh oregano (1/2tsp. 2mL. dried) 2tsp. 10mL
Baguette 1 1
Heat cooking oil in large frying pan on medium. Add sausage. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned. Remove to cutting board. Cut into 1/2 inch (12mm) thick slices.
Add next 3 ingredients and sausage slices to same frying pan. Cook for about 8 minutes, stir occasionally, until onion is softened and sausage is no longer pink.
Add oregano. Stir with bread slice. Serve 8.
2. Artichoke Salami Pizzettes
Full sized pizzas are so old fashioned. These cute little mini pizzas make a bold flavor statement and a chic addition to any appetizer tray.
Basil pesto 1/4 cup 60mL
Unbaked pizza crust (12inch, 30cm diameter) 1 1
Grated Italian cheese blend 1/2 cup 125mL
Finely chopped marinated artichoke hearts 1/4 cup 60mL
Finely chopped salami (Such as Genoa) 1/4 cup 60mL
Finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil 1/4 cup 60mL
Spread pesto on pizza crust. Cut out circle with 2 inch (5cm) round cookie cutter. Arrange on greased baking sheet with sides. Discard remaining pizza crust scraps.
Combine remaining 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Spoon bout 2 tsp. (10mL) onto pizza crust rounds. Bake in 400 degree F (205 degree C) oven for about 12 minutes until cheese is melted and golden. Make about 22 pizzettes.
3. Sun-dried tomato Brushetta
The addition od sundried tomato makes ordinary bruschetta extraordinary. There is no shortage of favor intensity here - garlic, green onion, fresh basil and 2 types of tomato pack a lot of punch.
Chopped seeded Roman (plum) tomato 2 cups 500mL
Sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped 1/2 cup 125mL
Finely shredded basil 1/4 cup 60mL
Sliced green onion 2tbsp. 30mL
Oil from sun-dried tomatoes 1tbsp. 15 mL
Red wine vinegar 2 tsp. 10mL
Garlic clove, minced ( or 1/4tsp., 1mL powder) 1 1
salt sprinkle
Pepper sprinkle
Baquette bread slices (1/2 inch, 12cm, thick)
Combine frist 9 ingredients in medium bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Arrange bread slices on ungreased baking sheet. Broil on top rack in oven for about 1 minutes per side until golden. Spoon tomato mixture over top. Serve immediately. Makes 32 Bruschetta.
4. Sweet pepper crostini
Easy and versatile recipe are the best friend of any cook. This recipe comes together quickly and can be served hot or cold. Goat cheese and fresh basil add a special touch.
Olive oil 1tbsp. 15mL
Thinly sliced red pepper 11/2 cups 375 mL
Thinly sliced yellow pepper 1/12 cup 375mL
Garlic cloves, thinly sliced 3 3
Salt sprinkle
Pepper, sprinkle
Whole wheat baguette bread slices, cut diagonally 1/4 inch (6mm) thick 18 18
Goat (Chevre) cheese, cut up 3Oz. 85g
Finely shredded basil 2tbsp. 30mL
Heat olive oil in large frying pan on medium. Add next 5 ingredients. Cook to about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers are softened.
Arrange bread slices on ungreased baking sheet. Broil on top rack in oven for about 1 minute per side until golden. Spoon pepper mixture over top. Sprinkle with goat cheese and basil. make 18 crostini.
5. Breakfast Berry Compote
Balsami vinegar heightens the berry flavors in this tart topping for pancakes or hot cereal. Also good served chilled over roll or bread.
Frozen mixed berries, thawed 1 cup 250mL
Sliced fresh strawberries 1 cup 250mL
Mixed fruit (or berry) jam 1/2 cup 125mL
balsamic vinegar 2tbsp. 30mL
Ground cinnamon 1/4tsp. 1mL
Combine all 5 ingredients in medium saucepan. Cook uncovered on medium for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil. Makes about 2 cups (500mL).
6. Eggplant Frittata
Frittatas are the Italian version of omelettes - except they aren't folded and they generally finish cooking under a broiler. This version includes plenty of Italian flavours from eggplant, red pepper and seasoning.
Cooking oil 2tsp. 10mL
Finely chopped peeled eggplant 11/2 cups 375 ml
Dried oregano 1/4tsp. 1mL
Large eggs 8 8
Finely chopped roasted red pepper 1/4 cup 60mL
Sliced green onion 2tbsp. 30mL
Garlic powder 1/4tsp. 2mL
Pepper 1/4tsp. 1mL
Heat cooking oil in large non-sticking frying pan on medium. Add eggplant and oregano. Cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is softened
Whisk remaining 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Pour over eggplant mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low, covered, for about 8 minutes until bottom is golden and top is almost set. Broil on centre rack oven for about 3 minutes until set. Cut into 6 wedges.
Tip: when baking or broiling food in a frying pan with a handle that isn't ovenproof. Wrap the handle in foil and keep it to the front of the oven, away from the element.
7. Prosciutto Pepper Quesadillas
Tasty Italian flavours in a decidedly Mexican format.
This is fusion cuisine at it finest!
Silvered red pepper 1 cup 250mL
Chopped arugula, lightly packed 1/2 cup 125mL
Chopped prosciutto (or deli) ham 1/4 cup 60mL
Grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup 250mL
Flour tortillas (9inch, 23cm diameter) 2 2
Cooking oil 1/2tsp. 2mL
Combine first 3 ingredients in small bowl.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup (60mL) cheese over half of each tortilla. Spoon red pepper mixture over cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese over top. Fold tortillas in half to cover filling. Press down lightly.
Brush both sides of quesadilla with cooking oil. Heat large frying pan on medium. Add quesadillas. Cook for about 4 minutes until bottom is golden. Turn. Cook for about 2 minutes until bottom is golden and cheese is melted. Cuts into 4 wedges each for a total of 8 wedges.
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1. Cherry Tomatoes with Cheese
Finger food without messy fingers, each tomato is an hors d'oeuvre.
Tips:
Pignuts are the seeds of pinecones. They are fantastic nuts that becomes flavorful once they are toasted.
2 tbsp. pine nuts 30mL
25 cherry tomatoes 25
1/2 cup cream cheese softened 125 mL
Fresh parsley sprigs
1, In a skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, stirring constantly for 2 to 5 minutes or until golden and fragrant.
2. Cut top of cherry tomatoes. Remove seeds with small spoon.
3. In a bowl mash together cream cheese. Fill tomatoes with cream cheese mixture and place on serving platter. Garnish with a few frigs of parsley for color.
Variation: Cherry tomatoes with zesty cheese
mash 1/4 tsp. (1mL) smoke paprika and 1tsp. (5mL0 Grated lemon zest into cream cheese before adding pine nuts. make 25.
2. Quesadillas
Fresh basil leaves add an explosion of flavor top this quesadillas. in a perfect recipe for the end of summer.
1/4 cup creamy goat cheese 60mL
3 large or small flour tortillas 3
1 zucchini thinly sliced into round 1
1/4 cup chopped onion 60mL
15 basil leaves 15
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1. Spread goat cheese on half of each tortilla.
2. In a skillet, heat 1 tsp. (5mL) oil over medium high heat. Gently fry zucchini rounds, turning once until tender.
3. Place zucchini, tomatoes, onion, basil and cheddar cheese on top of goat cheese. Fold tortillas in half.
4. In a skillet heat 1 tsp. (5mL) oil over medium heat. Fry one quesadilla, turning once, for 2 -3 minutes per side until cheese is melted and tortilla is crispy. Repeat with remaining quesadilla, adding more oil between batches as necessary. Cut each quesadilla into 2 wedges.
Serve 4 to 6.
3. Guacamole
You will love the texture of this dip. Serve with crispy nacho.
Tip: If you like a touch of heat in your guacamole, add hot pepper sauce or a small amount of minced jalapeno pepper.
2 very ripe avocados 2
2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 30mL
2 tsp. olive oil 10mL
1 tomato, seeded and diced 1
1 gloved garlic, minced 1
Pinch granulated sugar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1. In food processor puree avocados until smooth. Or use a fork to smash avocado.
1. Stir in lemon juice, olive oil, tomato, garlic, sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately as avocados have a tendency to blacken quickly. Serve 4.
4. Cilantro Salsa
Thus recipe can easily to double, triple or even quadrupled to suit the number of your guests. You will soon see bottom of the bowl.
Tips: Cilantro is a magic ingredient in this recipe so don't be tempted to leave it out or substitute another herb. The salsa can be made up to 4 hours ahead of serving. Cover and let stand at room temperature -- do not refrigerate it or the tomato will lose its flavor.
1 tomato, diced 1
1/4 cup diced red onion 60mL
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 60mL
1/4 cup tomato juice 60mL
1 chile pepper, chopped 1
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
In a bowl, combine tomato, red onion, cilantro, tomato juice and chile pepper. Season with salt to taste. Make about 1/12 cup (375mL)
Variation: Cilantro avocado salsa: Add I dice of avocado with the tomato.
5. Toast pita chips
This recipe can be served anywhere and anytime. The toasted iota points are a marvelous accompanied to hummus, guacamoles and dips.
Preheat over 400 degree F (200 degree C)
Baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.
4 pitas
Olive oil
Ground cumin
Paprika
1. Cut pitas into points. Place on prepared baking sheet. Brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with cumin and paprika to taste.
2. Bake in preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until bread is crispy. Let cool on pan on a wire rack. Serve 4.
Variation: Replace cumin and paprika with smoke paprika or your favorite dried herb for a different flavor.
6. Hummus
using canned chickpeas means you can prepare this hummus in just a few Minutes with no cooking required. Serve with toasted pita chips.
Tips: this recipe can be lighter by replacing 1 tbsp. (15mL) olive oil with the same amount of water. It's just as tasty. For presentation, drizzle a little olive oil on top and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Food processor
11/2 cup drained rinsed canned chickpeas (375mL)
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped 1
3 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice (45mL)
1 tbsp. olive oil (15mL)
1 tbsp. tahini (15mL)
1/2 tsp. salt (2mL)
Freshly ground pepper
In a food processor, puree chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, 3 tbsp. (45mL) water, tahini and pepper to taste, until smooth and creamy.
Variation: Fresh herb hummus: Add 2 tbsp. (30mL) fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, 6 fresh basil leaves and 2 tsp. (10mL) thyme leaves with chickpeas. Make 12.
7. Parmesan Baguette Bites
Here is a simple recipe for cheese appetizer that can easily accompany a salad.
Preheated oven to 350 degree F (180 degree C)
Baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.
1/3 cup cream cheese, softened 75 mL
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 75mL
2 tbsp. freshly grayed parmesan cheese 30mL
12 1.2 inch (1cm) slices baguette 12
1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, parsley and Parmesan. Spread mixture evenly on each baguette
slice.
2. Place baguette slices on prepared baking sheet. bake in preheated oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Makes 12.
Variation: replace the parsley with basil and Parmesan with Romano cheese.
8. Brie baguette Bites
The sweet taste of these little hors d'oeuvres will surprise with your taster buds.
Preheated oven to 350 degree F (180 degree C)
Baking sheet, lined with parchment paper.
12 pecan halves 12
12 1/2 inch (1cm) slice baguette 12
Dijon mustard
12 sliced Brie cheese 12
Pure maple syrup
1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pecans, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes or until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
2. Place baguette slices on prepared baking sheet. Spread Dijon mustard to taste over 1 side of each slice. Top each slice with Brie and a toasted pecan.
3. Drizzle maple syrup over top. Bake in preheated oven for about 1 minutes or until cheese is melted. make 12.
variation: For a bolder flavor, replace the pecans with chopped hazelnuts and Brie with blue cheese, such as Cambozola.
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The Science of Soy - The East Viewpoints: Part A5 - Soy Menopause Symptoms in Japanese
By Kyle J. Norton
Soy foods, including tofu have been in traditional Chinese diet over thousands of year, according to Chinese literature. The reduced risk of chronic disease, including metabolic syndrome such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes and lesser menopause symptoms in advanced age, may be aided by eating a lot of soy food accompanied with large portion of vegetables and fruits. Indeed, according to the study, only 10% of women in the East are experience symptoms of menopause in advanced age compared to over 70% of their Western counterparts.
According to Dr. Mark Messina, Ph.D., Soy foods contributed from 6.5%8 to 12.8%7 of total protein intake in older adult in Japan.(b)
The approval of cardiovascular benefit of soy by FDA in 1999 accompanied with the discovery of health benefits in clinical studies over past decade, prompted the promotion and advertisement of soy's health benefits in every aspect in Western society. Evidences could be seen by walking through the supermarkets and drug stores. Soy supplements and products such as tofu, soy milk, soy-based infant formula, and meatless “texturized vegetable protein” burgers were widely available. According to the United Soybean Board’s 2004–2005, 25% of Americans consume soy foods or beverages at least once per week, and 74% view soy products as healthy.
Today, the promotion of soy are no longer existed, it may be results of discovery of adverse effect in single ingredient and animal studies, as intake of soy is associated to induce risk certain mammary cancers and infertility. The publication of the result have drawn many criticisms. According to Thomas Badger, director and senior investigator at the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center in Little Rock, these effects are seen only under certain experimental conditions that are not likely to occur in humans—and therein lies the crux of the debate(a). Equol (4',7-isoflavandiol), an isoflavandiol metabolized from daidzein may be the causes, as 90% of Eastern population are equol producers but only 30% in the West.
The explanation of the positive effect of soy isoflavones in reduced risk of mammary cancers by University of Goettingen may be interesting, as researchers said" Most importantly, there is dispute as to whether isoflavones derived from soy or red clover have negative, positive or any effect at all on the mammary gland or endometrium. It is beyond any doubt that soy products may have cancer preventing properties in a variety of organs including the mammary gland. However, these properties may only be exerted if the developing organ was under the influence of isoflavones during childhood and puberty.
Soybean is the genus Glycine, belonging to the family Fabaceae, one of the legumes that contains twice as much protein per acre as any other major vegetable or grain crop, native to Southeast Asia. Now, it is grown worldwide with suitable climate for commercial profits.
Nutrients
1. Carbohydrates
2. Dietary fiber
3. Fat
4. Protein
5. Essential amino acid
6. Vitamin A
7. Vitamin B6
8. Vitamin B12
9. Vitamin C
10. Vitamin K
11. Calcium
12. Iron
13. Magnesium
14. Phosphorus
15. Potassium
16. Sodium
17. Zinc
18. Etc.
Phytochemicals
1. Isoflavones
2. Genistein
3. Saponins
4. Beta-sitosterol
5. Daidzein
I. Soy in Eastern population
A. The Japanese population
Japan, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south(1c). According to Moriyama, Japanese women and men live longer and healthier than everyone else on Earth, it may be result of healthier Japanese diet and lifestyle. According to the World Health Organization, the Japanese have an average of 75 years healthy living with disability-free, it may be due to average soy intake 10 to 70 times higher than in Western people(1a)(1b).
A5. Soy and menopause symptom in Japan
Menopause is defined as a condition in which women have not had a menstrual period in a minimum of 12 months period as a result of the inactive ovaries, assuming the women are not pregnant and experience the ease of visible symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and night sweats but not the invisible effects of menopause. During post menopause, any bleeding or spotting should be reported to your doctor immediately, it may be caused by tumors rarely but it is possible. Symptoms may include Bleeding or spotting, Vagina itching and dryness, Hot flash, Bone pain and fracture, Bladder infection, Skin wrinkle, Hypertension, Bone density loss, etc.
Eppidemiological studies, linking soy effect on menopause symptoms have been inconclusive(1)(2)(3)(4). In japanese women, phytochemicals in soy found effectively in reduced vasomotor symptoms of menopause. In a supplement containing equol on the menopausal symptoms of Japanese, researchers at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, showed that The equol-ingesting grou, noy only significantly reduced severity and frequency of hot flashes as, the severity of neck or shoulder but also exhibit trends of improvement in sweating and irritability and a significant improvement in the somatic category symptoms(5). Administration of 10-mg natural S-(-)equol supplement consumed daily for 12 weeks also indicated an reduction of hot flushes and neck or shoulder muscle stiffness, in postmenopausal Japanese women(6). And fermented soy products hhave been also showed to alleviate the severity of hot flushes(14).
Some researchers suggested that the effectiveness of soy isoflavone in relieved symptoms of menopause may link to equol-producing status. In a 1-year double-blind, randomized trial in comparison of the effects of isoflavone (75 mg of isoflavone conjugates/day) with those of placebo on bone mineral density, fat mass, and serum isoflavone concentrations in early postmenopausal equol-producer phenotype.Japanese women, found that isoflavones exhibited the preventive effects of isoflavones on bone loss and fat accumulation in early postmenopausal women depend on an individual's equol-producing capacity(7) and S-equol supplement improved mood-related symptoms in perimenopausal/postmenopausal even in equol nonproducers in Japan women, in total of 127 participants completed the trial(8).
Soy isoflavone extracts on testing on lumbar spine or hip BMD in menopausal women of controlled trials published in English, Japanese, or Chinese, showed a result of varying effects of isoflavones on spine BMD across trials associated with study characteristics of intervention duration (6 vs. 12 months), region of participant (Asian vs. Western), and basal BMD (normal bone mass vs. osteopenia or osteoporosis)(9). In ciompared the symptom of hot flash and chilliness in menopause women, Dr. Melby MK. suggested that Japanese women are experience important vasomotor symptom than hot flushes and sweats, it may be result of dietary high in soy(10).
In Osteoporosis, menaquinone-7, the major chemical compound found Japanese fermented soybeans, showed to prevent postmenopausal bone loss(11) and promotion of bone formation(13)(15) as well eleviating early postmenopausal women, such as in palpitation and backaches(15). Other study also suggested that intake of supplementation of isoflavones (ISO) regulary associated to risk reduction of osteoporosis in middle-aged Japanese menopausal Japanese women(12).
In fact, according to the study of cross-sectional relationships of dietary and other lifestyle variables to menopause by the Gifu University School of Medicine, such as smoking, calcium and soy product intakes, intakes of fat, cholesterol, and coffee were significantly associated with the onset menopause in Japanese women(16).
Taken altogether, High soy food intakes are associated to reduce symptoms of menopause in Japanese women, chilliness. In take of supplement containing equol are effective in symptom reduction even in non equol producers in these population as well. According to the Royal Hospital for Women, highest soy consumption in Japan lowered the rates of diseases, such as breast, endometrial, colon and prostatic cancers atherosclerotic, etc. but induced extremely high urinary levels of phytoestrogen metabolites may be a result of isoflavones in exhibited bioactivity when intake of high concentrations.(17)
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References
(a) The Science of Soy: What Do We Really Know? by Julia R. Barrett
(b) Guideline for healthy soy intake(the Unite Soybean board)
(1c) Japan, Wikipedia
(1a) Erdman JW Jr. AHA Science Advisory: soy protein and cardiovascular disease: a statement for healthcare professionals from the Nutrition Committee of the AHA. Circulation. 2000; 102: 2555–2559
(Soy protein and cardiovascular disease)
(1b) van der Schouw YT, Kreijkamp-Kaspers S, Peeters PH, Keinan-Boker L, Rimm EB, Grobbee DE. Prospective study on usual dietary phytoestrogen intake and cardiovascular disease risk in Western women. Circulation. 2005; 111: 465–471(Cardiovascular diseases in women)
(1) S-equol and the fermented soy product SE5-OH containing S-equol similarly decrease ovariectomy-induced increase in rat tail skin temperature in an animal model of hot flushes by Yoneda T1, Ueno T, Uchiyama S.(PubMed)
(2) A pilot study on the effects of S-equol compared to soy isoflavones on menopausal hot flash frequency by Jenks BH1, Iwashita S, Nakagawa Y, Ragland K, Lee J, Carson WH, Ueno T, Uchiyama S.(PubMed)
(3) Extracted or synthesized soybean isoflavones reduce menopausal hot flash frequency and severity: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Taku K1, Melby MK, Kronenberg F, Kurzer MS, Messina M.(PubMed)
(4) Treatment of vasomotor symptoms of menopause with black cohosh, multibotanicals, soy, hormone therapy, or placebo: a randomized trial by Newton KM1, Reed SD, LaCroix AZ, Grothaus LC, Ehrlich K, Guiltinan J.(PubMed)
(5) Equol improves menopausal symptoms in Japanese women by Aso T.(PubMed)
(6) A natural S-equol supplement alleviates hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms in equol nonproducing postmenopausal Japanese women by Aso T1, Uchiyama S, Matsumura Y, Taguchi M, Nozaki M, Takamatsu K, Ishizuka B, Kubota T, Mizunuma H, Ohta H.(PubMed)
(7) Possible role of equol status in the effects of isoflavone on bone and fat mass in postmenopausal Japanese women: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial by Wu J1, Oka J, Ezaki J, Ohtomo T, Ueno T, Uchiyama S, Toda T, Uehara M, Ishimi Y.(PubMed)
(8) New equol supplement for relieving menopausal symptoms: randomized, placebo-controlled trial of Japanese women by Ishiwata N1, Melby MK, Mizuno S, Watanabe S.(PubMed)
(9) Effect of soy isoflavone extract supplements on bone mineral density in menopausal women: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Taku K1, Melby MK, Takebayashi J, Mizuno S, Ishimi Y, Omori T, Watanabe S.(PubMed)
(10) Chilliness: a vasomotor symptom in Japan by Melby MK.(PubMed)
(11) Intake of fermented soybeans, natto, is associated with reduced bone loss in postmenopausal women: Japanese Population-Based Osteoporosis (JPOS) Study by Ikeda Y1, Iki M, Morita A, Kajita E, Kagamimori S, Kagawa Y, Yoneshima H.(PubMed)
(12) Soy isoflavone tablets reduce osteoporosis risk factors and obesity in middle-aged Japanese women by Mori M1, Aizawa T, Tokoro M, Miki T, Yamori Y.(PubMed)
(13) Promotion of bone formation by fermented soybean (Natto) intake in premenopausal women by Katsuyama H1, Ideguchi S, Fukunaga M, Fukunaga T, Saijoh K, Sunami S.(PubMed)
(14) Hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms in relation to soy product intake in Japanese women by Nagata C1, Shimizu H, Takami R, Hayashi M, Takeda N, Yasuda K.(PubMed)
(15) Soy intake related to menopausal symptoms, serum lipids, and bone mineral density in postmenopausal Japanese women by Somekawa Y1, Chiguchi M, Ishibashi T, Aso T.(PubMed)
(16) Association of diet and other lifestyle with onset of menopause in Japanese women by Nagata C1, Takatsuka N, Inaba S, Kawakami N, Shimizu H.(PubMed)
(17) Phytoestrogens and the menopause by Mackey R1, Eden J.(PubMed)
Soy foods, including tofu have been in traditional Chinese diet over thousands of year, according to Chinese literature. The reduced risk of chronic disease, including metabolic syndrome such as cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes and lesser menopause symptoms in advanced age, may be aided by eating a lot of soy food accompanied with large portion of vegetables and fruits. Indeed, according to the study, only 10% of women in the East are experience symptoms of menopause in advanced age compared to over 70% of their Western counterparts.
According to Dr. Mark Messina, Ph.D., Soy foods contributed from 6.5%8 to 12.8%7 of total protein intake in older adult in Japan.(b)
The approval of cardiovascular benefit of soy by FDA in 1999 accompanied with the discovery of health benefits in clinical studies over past decade, prompted the promotion and advertisement of soy's health benefits in every aspect in Western society. Evidences could be seen by walking through the supermarkets and drug stores. Soy supplements and products such as tofu, soy milk, soy-based infant formula, and meatless “texturized vegetable protein” burgers were widely available. According to the United Soybean Board’s 2004–2005, 25% of Americans consume soy foods or beverages at least once per week, and 74% view soy products as healthy.
Today, the promotion of soy are no longer existed, it may be results of discovery of adverse effect in single ingredient and animal studies, as intake of soy is associated to induce risk certain mammary cancers and infertility. The publication of the result have drawn many criticisms. According to Thomas Badger, director and senior investigator at the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center in Little Rock, these effects are seen only under certain experimental conditions that are not likely to occur in humans—and therein lies the crux of the debate(a). Equol (4',7-isoflavandiol), an isoflavandiol metabolized from daidzein may be the causes, as 90% of Eastern population are equol producers but only 30% in the West.
The explanation of the positive effect of soy isoflavones in reduced risk of mammary cancers by University of Goettingen may be interesting, as researchers said" Most importantly, there is dispute as to whether isoflavones derived from soy or red clover have negative, positive or any effect at all on the mammary gland or endometrium. It is beyond any doubt that soy products may have cancer preventing properties in a variety of organs including the mammary gland. However, these properties may only be exerted if the developing organ was under the influence of isoflavones during childhood and puberty.
Soybean is the genus Glycine, belonging to the family Fabaceae, one of the legumes that contains twice as much protein per acre as any other major vegetable or grain crop, native to Southeast Asia. Now, it is grown worldwide with suitable climate for commercial profits.
Nutrients
1. Carbohydrates
2. Dietary fiber
3. Fat
4. Protein
5. Essential amino acid
6. Vitamin A
7. Vitamin B6
8. Vitamin B12
9. Vitamin C
10. Vitamin K
11. Calcium
12. Iron
13. Magnesium
14. Phosphorus
15. Potassium
16. Sodium
17. Zinc
18. Etc.
Phytochemicals
1. Isoflavones
2. Genistein
3. Saponins
4. Beta-sitosterol
5. Daidzein
I. Soy in Eastern population
A. The Japanese population
Japan, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south(1c). According to Moriyama, Japanese women and men live longer and healthier than everyone else on Earth, it may be result of healthier Japanese diet and lifestyle. According to the World Health Organization, the Japanese have an average of 75 years healthy living with disability-free, it may be due to average soy intake 10 to 70 times higher than in Western people(1a)(1b).
A5. Soy and menopause symptom in Japan
Menopause is defined as a condition in which women have not had a menstrual period in a minimum of 12 months period as a result of the inactive ovaries, assuming the women are not pregnant and experience the ease of visible symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and night sweats but not the invisible effects of menopause. During post menopause, any bleeding or spotting should be reported to your doctor immediately, it may be caused by tumors rarely but it is possible. Symptoms may include Bleeding or spotting, Vagina itching and dryness, Hot flash, Bone pain and fracture, Bladder infection, Skin wrinkle, Hypertension, Bone density loss, etc.
Eppidemiological studies, linking soy effect on menopause symptoms have been inconclusive(1)(2)(3)(4). In japanese women, phytochemicals in soy found effectively in reduced vasomotor symptoms of menopause. In a supplement containing equol on the menopausal symptoms of Japanese, researchers at the Tokyo Medical and Dental University, showed that The equol-ingesting grou, noy only significantly reduced severity and frequency of hot flashes as, the severity of neck or shoulder but also exhibit trends of improvement in sweating and irritability and a significant improvement in the somatic category symptoms(5). Administration of 10-mg natural S-(-)equol supplement consumed daily for 12 weeks also indicated an reduction of hot flushes and neck or shoulder muscle stiffness, in postmenopausal Japanese women(6). And fermented soy products hhave been also showed to alleviate the severity of hot flushes(14).
Some researchers suggested that the effectiveness of soy isoflavone in relieved symptoms of menopause may link to equol-producing status. In a 1-year double-blind, randomized trial in comparison of the effects of isoflavone (75 mg of isoflavone conjugates/day) with those of placebo on bone mineral density, fat mass, and serum isoflavone concentrations in early postmenopausal equol-producer phenotype.Japanese women, found that isoflavones exhibited the preventive effects of isoflavones on bone loss and fat accumulation in early postmenopausal women depend on an individual's equol-producing capacity(7) and S-equol supplement improved mood-related symptoms in perimenopausal/postmenopausal even in equol nonproducers in Japan women, in total of 127 participants completed the trial(8).
Soy isoflavone extracts on testing on lumbar spine or hip BMD in menopausal women of controlled trials published in English, Japanese, or Chinese, showed a result of varying effects of isoflavones on spine BMD across trials associated with study characteristics of intervention duration (6 vs. 12 months), region of participant (Asian vs. Western), and basal BMD (normal bone mass vs. osteopenia or osteoporosis)(9). In ciompared the symptom of hot flash and chilliness in menopause women, Dr. Melby MK. suggested that Japanese women are experience important vasomotor symptom than hot flushes and sweats, it may be result of dietary high in soy(10).
In Osteoporosis, menaquinone-7, the major chemical compound found Japanese fermented soybeans, showed to prevent postmenopausal bone loss(11) and promotion of bone formation(13)(15) as well eleviating early postmenopausal women, such as in palpitation and backaches(15). Other study also suggested that intake of supplementation of isoflavones (ISO) regulary associated to risk reduction of osteoporosis in middle-aged Japanese menopausal Japanese women(12).
In fact, according to the study of cross-sectional relationships of dietary and other lifestyle variables to menopause by the Gifu University School of Medicine, such as smoking, calcium and soy product intakes, intakes of fat, cholesterol, and coffee were significantly associated with the onset menopause in Japanese women(16).
Taken altogether, High soy food intakes are associated to reduce symptoms of menopause in Japanese women, chilliness. In take of supplement containing equol are effective in symptom reduction even in non equol producers in these population as well. According to the Royal Hospital for Women, highest soy consumption in Japan lowered the rates of diseases, such as breast, endometrial, colon and prostatic cancers atherosclerotic, etc. but induced extremely high urinary levels of phytoestrogen metabolites may be a result of isoflavones in exhibited bioactivity when intake of high concentrations.(17)
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References
(a) The Science of Soy: What Do We Really Know? by Julia R. Barrett
(b) Guideline for healthy soy intake(the Unite Soybean board)
(1c) Japan, Wikipedia
(1a) Erdman JW Jr. AHA Science Advisory: soy protein and cardiovascular disease: a statement for healthcare professionals from the Nutrition Committee of the AHA. Circulation. 2000; 102: 2555–2559
(Soy protein and cardiovascular disease)
(1b) van der Schouw YT, Kreijkamp-Kaspers S, Peeters PH, Keinan-Boker L, Rimm EB, Grobbee DE. Prospective study on usual dietary phytoestrogen intake and cardiovascular disease risk in Western women. Circulation. 2005; 111: 465–471(Cardiovascular diseases in women)
(1) S-equol and the fermented soy product SE5-OH containing S-equol similarly decrease ovariectomy-induced increase in rat tail skin temperature in an animal model of hot flushes by Yoneda T1, Ueno T, Uchiyama S.(PubMed)
(2) A pilot study on the effects of S-equol compared to soy isoflavones on menopausal hot flash frequency by Jenks BH1, Iwashita S, Nakagawa Y, Ragland K, Lee J, Carson WH, Ueno T, Uchiyama S.(PubMed)
(3) Extracted or synthesized soybean isoflavones reduce menopausal hot flash frequency and severity: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Taku K1, Melby MK, Kronenberg F, Kurzer MS, Messina M.(PubMed)
(4) Treatment of vasomotor symptoms of menopause with black cohosh, multibotanicals, soy, hormone therapy, or placebo: a randomized trial by Newton KM1, Reed SD, LaCroix AZ, Grothaus LC, Ehrlich K, Guiltinan J.(PubMed)
(5) Equol improves menopausal symptoms in Japanese women by Aso T.(PubMed)
(6) A natural S-equol supplement alleviates hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms in equol nonproducing postmenopausal Japanese women by Aso T1, Uchiyama S, Matsumura Y, Taguchi M, Nozaki M, Takamatsu K, Ishizuka B, Kubota T, Mizunuma H, Ohta H.(PubMed)
(7) Possible role of equol status in the effects of isoflavone on bone and fat mass in postmenopausal Japanese women: a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial by Wu J1, Oka J, Ezaki J, Ohtomo T, Ueno T, Uchiyama S, Toda T, Uehara M, Ishimi Y.(PubMed)
(8) New equol supplement for relieving menopausal symptoms: randomized, placebo-controlled trial of Japanese women by Ishiwata N1, Melby MK, Mizuno S, Watanabe S.(PubMed)
(9) Effect of soy isoflavone extract supplements on bone mineral density in menopausal women: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Taku K1, Melby MK, Takebayashi J, Mizuno S, Ishimi Y, Omori T, Watanabe S.(PubMed)
(10) Chilliness: a vasomotor symptom in Japan by Melby MK.(PubMed)
(11) Intake of fermented soybeans, natto, is associated with reduced bone loss in postmenopausal women: Japanese Population-Based Osteoporosis (JPOS) Study by Ikeda Y1, Iki M, Morita A, Kajita E, Kagamimori S, Kagawa Y, Yoneshima H.(PubMed)
(12) Soy isoflavone tablets reduce osteoporosis risk factors and obesity in middle-aged Japanese women by Mori M1, Aizawa T, Tokoro M, Miki T, Yamori Y.(PubMed)
(13) Promotion of bone formation by fermented soybean (Natto) intake in premenopausal women by Katsuyama H1, Ideguchi S, Fukunaga M, Fukunaga T, Saijoh K, Sunami S.(PubMed)
(14) Hot flushes and other menopausal symptoms in relation to soy product intake in Japanese women by Nagata C1, Shimizu H, Takami R, Hayashi M, Takeda N, Yasuda K.(PubMed)
(15) Soy intake related to menopausal symptoms, serum lipids, and bone mineral density in postmenopausal Japanese women by Somekawa Y1, Chiguchi M, Ishibashi T, Aso T.(PubMed)
(16) Association of diet and other lifestyle with onset of menopause in Japanese women by Nagata C1, Takatsuka N, Inaba S, Kawakami N, Shimizu H.(PubMed)
(17) Phytoestrogens and the menopause by Mackey R1, Eden J.(PubMed)
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Food therapy - Banana
Banana Banana is the common name of a genus of tropical herbaceous plants. It can grow from 3 to 9 m and belongs to the family of the lily and the orchid.
Nutrients
1. Vitamin B6
2. Vitamin C
3. Fiber
4. Potassium
5. Magnesium
6. Iron7. Etc.
Chemical constituents
1. Sterols
2. 3-Methyl butyl butanoate ester
3. steryl esters
4. Diacylglycerols,
5. SAteryl glucosides,
6. Long chain fatty alcohols
7. Aromatic compounds
8. Linoleic acid
9. Linolenic acid
10. Oleic acids
11. Lectin
12. Fructooligosaccharides
Health benefits
1. Banana and constipation
Constipation is a condition of frequent and hard to pass in bowel movement. According to right diagnosis, approximately 30 percent of US population are experience of gastrointestinal complaint every year. chronic constipation (CC) study in adult Moscow population in a 1189 randomly selected subjects, showed statistical significant of 34.3% subjects affected by the disease, 16.5% had CC according to Rome III criteria. Female have significantly higher rate of 2 symptoms of constipation(1). Fructooligosaccharides, a chemical compound found abundantly in banana, in a study by University of Murcia, showed to increase fecal bolus and the frequency of depositions, with a dose of 4-15 g/day given to healthy subjects will reduce constipation(2). Unfortunately, its seeds may induce constipation,(3) especially when they are consume in empty stomach, according to 1SFE Medical Project, Luang Namtha(4).
References
(1) [Prevalence and risk factors of constipation in the adult population of Moscow (according to population-based study MUSA)].[Article in Russian] by Lazebnik LB, Prilepskaia SI, Baryshnikov EN, Parfenov AI, Kosacheva TN.(PubMed)
(2) Dietary fructooligosaccharides and potential benefits on health by Sabater-Molina M1, Larqué E, Torrella F, Zamora S.(PubMed)
(3) Intestinal obstruction due to phytobezoars of banana seeds: a case report by choeffl V1, Varatorn R, Blinnikov O, Vidamaly V.(PubMed)
(4) Bowel obstruction from wild bananas: a neglected health problem in Laos by Slesak G1, Mounlaphome K, Inthalad S, Phoutsavath O, Mayxay M, Newton PN.(PubMed)
2. Banana and bacterial activity
The immune system is the set of cells and their activity against antigens or infectious agents that comprises of the body's defense system against diseases. The immune system does a great job of keeping people healthy and preventing infections. Beside foods and nutritional supplements, herbs also play a important role in helping the immune system defend against viruses and bacteria attacks.
According to the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, hot water banana peel extract may be effective as bacteriostat, and immunostimulant and physiological regulator, through injection administration to enhance immunity, physiological responses, and resistance against L. garvieae in prawns study(1). The combination of saba (Banana)starch with L. plantarum CIF17AN2 showed a statistically significant in inhibition against Sal. Typhimurium SA2093 in the simulated colon model(2). The study of banana peel efficacy in biosurfactant-producing bacteria, showed the peel may be used to obtain crude biosurfactant fora broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity(3).
References
(1) Effects of hot-water extract of banana (Musa acuminata) fruit's peel on the antibacterial activity, and anti-hypothermal stress, immune responses and disease resistance of the giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbegii by Rattanavichai W1, Cheng W. (PubMed)
(2) Antagonistic mechanisms of synbiosis between Lactobacillus plantarum CIF17AN2 and green banana starch in the proximal colon model challenged with Salmonella Typhimurium by Uraipan S1, Brigidi P2, Hongpattarakere T3.(PubMed)
(3) Utilization of banana peel as a novel substrate for biosurfactant production by Halobacteriaceae archaeon AS65 by Chooklin CS1, Maneerat S, Saimmai A.(PubMed)
3. Banana and Diabetes
Diabetes is defined as a condition caused by insufficient insulin entering the bloodstream to regulate the glucose. It is either caused by cells in pancreas dying off or receptor sites clogged up by fat and cholesterol. In some cases, diabetes is also caused by allergic reactions of cells in the immune system.
According to the University College of Medical Sciences, India, Musa sapientum Linn (banana), has been used in India for the treatment of gastric ulcer, hypertension, diarrhea, dysentery, and diabetes. In rat study, the stem of lyophilized stem juice of M. sapientum Linn., showed to exhibits antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects.(1). In support of the aboce, the Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering study, suggested that ethanol extract of banana pseudostem (EE) exert an anti-diabetic effect by inhibition of α-glucosidases from the intestine, in turn suppressing the carbohydrate absorption into the bloodstream(2). According to the Central Food Technological Research Institute, banana (Musa sp. var. elakki bale) flower and pseudostem showed to induce symptoms of hyperglycemia, polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, urine sugar, and body weight in banana flower- and pseudostem-treated rats(3).
References
(1) Antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of the stem of Musa sapientum Linn. in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by Dikshit P1, Shukla K, Tyagi MK, Garg P, Gambhir JK, Shukla R.(PubMed)
(2) Investigation of antihyperglycaemic activity of banana (Musa sp. var. Nanjangud rasa bale) pseudostem in normal and diabetic rats by Ramu R1, Shirahatti PS, Zameer F, Nagendra Prasad MN.(PubMed).
(3) Beneficial effects of banana (Musa sp. var. elakki bale) flower and pseudostem on hyperglycemia and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by Bhaskar JJ1, Shobha MS, Sambaiah K, Salimath PV.(PubMed)
4. Banana and antihyperlipidemic effects
Cholesterol is needed for our body to build cell walls, make hormones and vitamin D, and create bile salts that help you digest fat. However too much of it can be dangerous because cholesterol cannot dissolve in your blood. The special particle called lipoprotein moves this waxy, soft substance from place to place. If you have too much low density lipoprotein LDL that is known as bad cholesterol, overtime cholesterol can build up in your arterial walls causing blockage and leading to heart attack and stroke.
The pulp of banana fruit (Musa sapientum L. var. Cavendishii) , including soluble and insoluble components of dietary fibre showed to exhibit anti hypocholesterolaemic effect with no affect the concentration of serum cholesterol(1). In support of the above, the University of Auckland study showed that resistant starch in Micronesian banana cultivars showed to have beneficial effects in disease prevention including modulation of glycaemic index diabetes, cholesterol lowering capability and weight management(2). Ethanol extract of mature green fruits of Musa AAA (Chenkadali) (bananas and plantains), according to Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy contained ntioxidant and hypolipidaemic properties and may be used for treating diabetes mellitus(3).
References
(1) Hypocholesterolaemic effect of banana (Musa sapientum L. var. Cavendishii) pulp in the rat fed on a cholesterol-containing diet by Horigome T1, Sakaguchi E, Kishimoto C.(PubMed)
(2) Resistant starch in Micronesian banana cultivars offers health benefits by Thakorlal J1, Perera CO, Smith B, Englberger L, Lorens A.(PubMed)
(3) Hypolipidaemic and antioxidant effects of fruits of Musa AAA (Chenkadali) in alloxan induced diabetic rats by Kaimal S1, Sujatha KS, George S.(PubMed)
5. Banana and gastric ulcer
Gastric ulcer, a type of peptic ulcer is defined as a condition of a localized tissue erosion in the lining the stomach.
Extract of Musa sapientum fruit (MSE) exhibit antidiabetic and better ulcer healing effects ) in diabetic rat and could be more effective in diabetes with concurrent gastric ulcer, according to the Banaras Hindu University(1). The study of Methanolic extract of Musa sapientum var. Paradisiaca (MSE, 100 mg/kg), showed to exert its ulcer protective through its predominant effect on mucosal glycoprotein, cell proliferation, free radicals and antioxidant systems(2). In Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), encompassing gastric and duodenal ulcers, active compound of Musa sapientum, a monomeric flavonoid (leucocyanidin) showed to promote anti-ulcerogenic activity(3).
References
(1) Healing effects of Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca in diabetic rats with co-occurring gastric ulcer: cytokines and growth factor by PCR amplification by Kumar M, Gautam MK, Singh A, Goel RK1.(PubMed)
(2) Effect of plantain banana on gastric ulceration in NIDDM rats: role of gastric mucosal glycoproteins, cell proliferation, antioxidants and free radicals by Mohan Kumar M1, Joshi MC, Prabha T, Dorababu M, Goel RK.(PubMed)
(3) Indigenous anti-ulcer activity of Musa sapientum on peptic ulcer. by Prabha P1, Karpagam T, Varalakshmi B, Packiavathy AS.(PubMed)
6. Banana and hypertension
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. High blood pressure means raising pressure in your heart.If it stays high over time it can damage the body in many ways.
Blood pressure medications have undoubtedly prevented many deaths from heart disease in the past 30 years, but they have many side effects such as damaging the kidney
Corosolic acid (CRA), a constituent of banaba leaves, according to the Mukogawa Women's University, showed to ameliorate hypertension, abnormal lipid metabolism, and oxidative stress as well as the inflammatory state in a 14 weeks rat study(1). In healthy volunteers study, banana showed no significant changes in heart rate and peak expiratory flow rate but only significant decrease in plasma ACE activity. Banana treatment decreased the rise of systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure in healthy volunteers subjected to cold stress test without much effect on heart rate and peak expiratory flow rate(2)
References
(1) Corosolic acid prevents oxidative stress, inflammation and hypertension in SHR/NDmcr-cp rats, a model of metabolic syndrome by Yamaguchi Y1, Yamada K, Yoshikawa N, Nakamura K, Haginaka J, Kunitomo M.(PubMed)
(2) Effect of banana on cold stress test & peak expiratory flow rate in healthy volunteers by Sarkar C1, Bairy KL, Rao NM, Udupa EG.(PubMed)
7. Banana and diarrhea
Diarrhea is a condition of frequent bowel movements with three loose or liquid each day. prolong period of diarrhea may result in dehydration due to fluid loss.
Banana flakes, according to the 1Pennsylvania Hospital, can be used as a safe, cost-effective treatment for diarrhea in critically ill tube-fed patients. Banana flakes can be given concurrently with a workup for C. difficile colitis, thereby expediting treatment of diarrhea.(1). Green banana or its chemical compound pectin in the study of Bangladeshi children showed to benefit in management of persistent diarrhea in hospitalized children and may also be useful to treat children at home(2). In support to the above, the Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo, insisted that green plantain showed to be effective in dietary management of persistent diarrhea, in a prospective, in-hospital controlled trial, two different treatments were administered to a sample of 80 children of both sexes, with ages ranging from 1 to 28 months(3).
References
(1) Banana flakes control diarrhea in enterally fed patients by Emery EA1, Ahmad S, Koethe JD, Skipper A, Perlmutter S, Paskin DL.(PubMed)
(2) Clinical studies in persistent diarrhea: dietary management with green banana or pectin in Bangladeshi children by Rabbani GH1, Teka T, Zaman B, Majid N, Khatun M, Fuchs GJ.(PubMed)
(3) Beneficial role of green plantain [Musa paradisiaca] in the management of persistent diarrhea: a prospective randomized trial by Alvarez-Acosta T1, León C, Acosta-González S, Parra-Soto H, Cluet-Rodriguez I, Rossell MR, Colina-Chourio JA.(PubMed)
8 .Banana and inflammation
9. Banana as antioxidants
BHT and water extracts of banana showed to exhibit its natural antioxidants in preservation of raw poultry meat and meat products, according to Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology(1). In the comparison of 4 different Musa sp. leave extracts of hexane, ethyl acetate and methanol antioxidant effect, researchers at the King Saud University, suggested that Antioxidant activity of Musa acuminate exhibited maximum activity among other three Musa species(2).
References
(1) Comparative antioxidant effect of BHT and water extracts of banana and sapodilla peels in raw poultry meat by Devatkal SK, Kumboj R, Paul D.(PubMed)
(2) Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Musa sp. leaf extracts against multidrug resistant clinical pathogens causing nosocomial infection by Karuppiah P1, Mustaffa M.(PubMed)
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Nutrients
1. Vitamin B6
2. Vitamin C
3. Fiber
4. Potassium
5. Magnesium
6. Iron7. Etc.
Chemical constituents
1. Sterols
2. 3-Methyl butyl butanoate ester
3. steryl esters
4. Diacylglycerols,
5. SAteryl glucosides,
6. Long chain fatty alcohols
7. Aromatic compounds
8. Linoleic acid
9. Linolenic acid
10. Oleic acids
11. Lectin
12. Fructooligosaccharides
Health benefits
1. Banana and constipation
Constipation is a condition of frequent and hard to pass in bowel movement. According to right diagnosis, approximately 30 percent of US population are experience of gastrointestinal complaint every year. chronic constipation (CC) study in adult Moscow population in a 1189 randomly selected subjects, showed statistical significant of 34.3% subjects affected by the disease, 16.5% had CC according to Rome III criteria. Female have significantly higher rate of 2 symptoms of constipation(1). Fructooligosaccharides, a chemical compound found abundantly in banana, in a study by University of Murcia, showed to increase fecal bolus and the frequency of depositions, with a dose of 4-15 g/day given to healthy subjects will reduce constipation(2). Unfortunately, its seeds may induce constipation,(3) especially when they are consume in empty stomach, according to 1SFE Medical Project, Luang Namtha(4).
References
(1) [Prevalence and risk factors of constipation in the adult population of Moscow (according to population-based study MUSA)].[Article in Russian] by Lazebnik LB, Prilepskaia SI, Baryshnikov EN, Parfenov AI, Kosacheva TN.(PubMed)
(2) Dietary fructooligosaccharides and potential benefits on health by Sabater-Molina M1, Larqué E, Torrella F, Zamora S.(PubMed)
(3) Intestinal obstruction due to phytobezoars of banana seeds: a case report by choeffl V1, Varatorn R, Blinnikov O, Vidamaly V.(PubMed)
(4) Bowel obstruction from wild bananas: a neglected health problem in Laos by Slesak G1, Mounlaphome K, Inthalad S, Phoutsavath O, Mayxay M, Newton PN.(PubMed)
2. Banana and bacterial activity
The immune system is the set of cells and their activity against antigens or infectious agents that comprises of the body's defense system against diseases. The immune system does a great job of keeping people healthy and preventing infections. Beside foods and nutritional supplements, herbs also play a important role in helping the immune system defend against viruses and bacteria attacks.
According to the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, hot water banana peel extract may be effective as bacteriostat, and immunostimulant and physiological regulator, through injection administration to enhance immunity, physiological responses, and resistance against L. garvieae in prawns study(1). The combination of saba (Banana)starch with L. plantarum CIF17AN2 showed a statistically significant in inhibition against Sal. Typhimurium SA2093 in the simulated colon model(2). The study of banana peel efficacy in biosurfactant-producing bacteria, showed the peel may be used to obtain crude biosurfactant fora broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity(3).
References
(1) Effects of hot-water extract of banana (Musa acuminata) fruit's peel on the antibacterial activity, and anti-hypothermal stress, immune responses and disease resistance of the giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbegii by Rattanavichai W1, Cheng W. (PubMed)
(2) Antagonistic mechanisms of synbiosis between Lactobacillus plantarum CIF17AN2 and green banana starch in the proximal colon model challenged with Salmonella Typhimurium by Uraipan S1, Brigidi P2, Hongpattarakere T3.(PubMed)
(3) Utilization of banana peel as a novel substrate for biosurfactant production by Halobacteriaceae archaeon AS65 by Chooklin CS1, Maneerat S, Saimmai A.(PubMed)
3. Banana and Diabetes
Diabetes is defined as a condition caused by insufficient insulin entering the bloodstream to regulate the glucose. It is either caused by cells in pancreas dying off or receptor sites clogged up by fat and cholesterol. In some cases, diabetes is also caused by allergic reactions of cells in the immune system.
According to the University College of Medical Sciences, India, Musa sapientum Linn (banana), has been used in India for the treatment of gastric ulcer, hypertension, diarrhea, dysentery, and diabetes. In rat study, the stem of lyophilized stem juice of M. sapientum Linn., showed to exhibits antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects.(1). In support of the aboce, the Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering study, suggested that ethanol extract of banana pseudostem (EE) exert an anti-diabetic effect by inhibition of α-glucosidases from the intestine, in turn suppressing the carbohydrate absorption into the bloodstream(2). According to the Central Food Technological Research Institute, banana (Musa sp. var. elakki bale) flower and pseudostem showed to induce symptoms of hyperglycemia, polyuria, polyphagia, polydipsia, urine sugar, and body weight in banana flower- and pseudostem-treated rats(3).
References
(1) Antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of the stem of Musa sapientum Linn. in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by Dikshit P1, Shukla K, Tyagi MK, Garg P, Gambhir JK, Shukla R.(PubMed)
(2) Investigation of antihyperglycaemic activity of banana (Musa sp. var. Nanjangud rasa bale) pseudostem in normal and diabetic rats by Ramu R1, Shirahatti PS, Zameer F, Nagendra Prasad MN.(PubMed).
(3) Beneficial effects of banana (Musa sp. var. elakki bale) flower and pseudostem on hyperglycemia and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by Bhaskar JJ1, Shobha MS, Sambaiah K, Salimath PV.(PubMed)
4. Banana and antihyperlipidemic effects
Cholesterol is needed for our body to build cell walls, make hormones and vitamin D, and create bile salts that help you digest fat. However too much of it can be dangerous because cholesterol cannot dissolve in your blood. The special particle called lipoprotein moves this waxy, soft substance from place to place. If you have too much low density lipoprotein LDL that is known as bad cholesterol, overtime cholesterol can build up in your arterial walls causing blockage and leading to heart attack and stroke.
The pulp of banana fruit (Musa sapientum L. var. Cavendishii) , including soluble and insoluble components of dietary fibre showed to exhibit anti hypocholesterolaemic effect with no affect the concentration of serum cholesterol(1). In support of the above, the University of Auckland study showed that resistant starch in Micronesian banana cultivars showed to have beneficial effects in disease prevention including modulation of glycaemic index diabetes, cholesterol lowering capability and weight management(2). Ethanol extract of mature green fruits of Musa AAA (Chenkadali) (bananas and plantains), according to Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy contained ntioxidant and hypolipidaemic properties and may be used for treating diabetes mellitus(3).
References
(1) Hypocholesterolaemic effect of banana (Musa sapientum L. var. Cavendishii) pulp in the rat fed on a cholesterol-containing diet by Horigome T1, Sakaguchi E, Kishimoto C.(PubMed)
(2) Resistant starch in Micronesian banana cultivars offers health benefits by Thakorlal J1, Perera CO, Smith B, Englberger L, Lorens A.(PubMed)
(3) Hypolipidaemic and antioxidant effects of fruits of Musa AAA (Chenkadali) in alloxan induced diabetic rats by Kaimal S1, Sujatha KS, George S.(PubMed)
5. Banana and gastric ulcer
Gastric ulcer, a type of peptic ulcer is defined as a condition of a localized tissue erosion in the lining the stomach.
Extract of Musa sapientum fruit (MSE) exhibit antidiabetic and better ulcer healing effects ) in diabetic rat and could be more effective in diabetes with concurrent gastric ulcer, according to the Banaras Hindu University(1). The study of Methanolic extract of Musa sapientum var. Paradisiaca (MSE, 100 mg/kg), showed to exert its ulcer protective through its predominant effect on mucosal glycoprotein, cell proliferation, free radicals and antioxidant systems(2). In Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), encompassing gastric and duodenal ulcers, active compound of Musa sapientum, a monomeric flavonoid (leucocyanidin) showed to promote anti-ulcerogenic activity(3).
References
(1) Healing effects of Musa sapientum var. paradisiaca in diabetic rats with co-occurring gastric ulcer: cytokines and growth factor by PCR amplification by Kumar M, Gautam MK, Singh A, Goel RK1.(PubMed)
(2) Effect of plantain banana on gastric ulceration in NIDDM rats: role of gastric mucosal glycoproteins, cell proliferation, antioxidants and free radicals by Mohan Kumar M1, Joshi MC, Prabha T, Dorababu M, Goel RK.(PubMed)
(3) Indigenous anti-ulcer activity of Musa sapientum on peptic ulcer. by Prabha P1, Karpagam T, Varalakshmi B, Packiavathy AS.(PubMed)
6. Banana and hypertension
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. High blood pressure means raising pressure in your heart.If it stays high over time it can damage the body in many ways.
Blood pressure medications have undoubtedly prevented many deaths from heart disease in the past 30 years, but they have many side effects such as damaging the kidney
Corosolic acid (CRA), a constituent of banaba leaves, according to the Mukogawa Women's University, showed to ameliorate hypertension, abnormal lipid metabolism, and oxidative stress as well as the inflammatory state in a 14 weeks rat study(1). In healthy volunteers study, banana showed no significant changes in heart rate and peak expiratory flow rate but only significant decrease in plasma ACE activity. Banana treatment decreased the rise of systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure in healthy volunteers subjected to cold stress test without much effect on heart rate and peak expiratory flow rate(2)
References
(1) Corosolic acid prevents oxidative stress, inflammation and hypertension in SHR/NDmcr-cp rats, a model of metabolic syndrome by Yamaguchi Y1, Yamada K, Yoshikawa N, Nakamura K, Haginaka J, Kunitomo M.(PubMed)
(2) Effect of banana on cold stress test & peak expiratory flow rate in healthy volunteers by Sarkar C1, Bairy KL, Rao NM, Udupa EG.(PubMed)
7. Banana and diarrhea
Diarrhea is a condition of frequent bowel movements with three loose or liquid each day. prolong period of diarrhea may result in dehydration due to fluid loss.
Banana flakes, according to the 1Pennsylvania Hospital, can be used as a safe, cost-effective treatment for diarrhea in critically ill tube-fed patients. Banana flakes can be given concurrently with a workup for C. difficile colitis, thereby expediting treatment of diarrhea.(1). Green banana or its chemical compound pectin in the study of Bangladeshi children showed to benefit in management of persistent diarrhea in hospitalized children and may also be useful to treat children at home(2). In support to the above, the Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo, insisted that green plantain showed to be effective in dietary management of persistent diarrhea, in a prospective, in-hospital controlled trial, two different treatments were administered to a sample of 80 children of both sexes, with ages ranging from 1 to 28 months(3).
References
(1) Banana flakes control diarrhea in enterally fed patients by Emery EA1, Ahmad S, Koethe JD, Skipper A, Perlmutter S, Paskin DL.(PubMed)
(2) Clinical studies in persistent diarrhea: dietary management with green banana or pectin in Bangladeshi children by Rabbani GH1, Teka T, Zaman B, Majid N, Khatun M, Fuchs GJ.(PubMed)
(3) Beneficial role of green plantain [Musa paradisiaca] in the management of persistent diarrhea: a prospective randomized trial by Alvarez-Acosta T1, León C, Acosta-González S, Parra-Soto H, Cluet-Rodriguez I, Rossell MR, Colina-Chourio JA.(PubMed)
8 .Banana and inflammation
9. Banana as antioxidants
BHT and water extracts of banana showed to exhibit its natural antioxidants in preservation of raw poultry meat and meat products, according to Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology(1). In the comparison of 4 different Musa sp. leave extracts of hexane, ethyl acetate and methanol antioxidant effect, researchers at the King Saud University, suggested that Antioxidant activity of Musa acuminate exhibited maximum activity among other three Musa species(2).
References
(1) Comparative antioxidant effect of BHT and water extracts of banana and sapodilla peels in raw poultry meat by Devatkal SK, Kumboj R, Paul D.(PubMed)
(2) Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Musa sp. leaf extracts against multidrug resistant clinical pathogens causing nosocomial infection by Karuppiah P1, Mustaffa M.(PubMed)
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For over 100 healthy recipes, http://diseases-researches.blogspot.ca/p/blog-page_17.html
Easy recpes
Raw food, volume 2, Healthy, delicios vegetarian cuisine made with living foods vt Lisa Montgonery, editor, hatherleigh
1. Julie's White Carrot salad
Antanas Vainius
Prep. 10 minites
2 tbsp. tarragon, crushed
1 lime juice
Bunch baby white carrots, csliced
2/3 cup medium diakon, grated
3 tbsp.olive oil
Full spectrum salt to taste
Soak tarragon in lime juice for 5 minutes. Toss diakon and carrots and pour tarragon mixture on carrots/ diakon and olive oil, salt, toss and serve.
Serve on de-seeded tomatos weghes.
2. Carrot Lime salad
Colin Brett (Kimbertes whole foods, www.kimbertowholefoods.com)
Prep. 20 minutes
4 cups shredded carro
1/2 lime juice
1 large bunch cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup chopped basil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup apricot, chopped
1 tsp. seasalt
Mix all ingredients in MIXING BOWL. lET SIT FOR 1 HOUR AND ENJOY.
3. Avocado Mango Salad
Dereck Batnab
Prep. 15 minutes
2 ripe avocado, cubed
2 ripe mangosm cubed
2-3 cups broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1.4 cup raisins
Himalayan salt and fresh groud peppers to taste
Combine all ingredients. Chill and serve.
4. Kale salad
Dr. Scott and Raechelle Walker
Prep. 15 minutes
16 ounces organic Tuscan kale, chopped
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced red pepper
1 cup broccoli florets
1 tsp. cruched garlic
1 cup Bragg's liquid aminos
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Toos ingredients together and enjoy.
5. Sweet cranberry Kale salad
Raw can Roll Cafe (www.rawcanrollcafe.com)
Prep. 15 minutes
1 bunch kale, deivined and chopped
4 ounces apple infused dried cranberries or plain dried cranberry
1/4 chopped small aple (with or without peel)
2 ounces walnus
2 tbsp. agave
1 tsp. orange juice
1tsp. fresh groung pepper
Himalayan pink salt
Combine ingredients together and toss, making sure it it thoroughly ciast with the salt and orange juice.
6. Italian Sea Palm and Cucumber salad
Larry Knowles (Rising tide sea vegetable)
Prep. 35 minutes
1/2 ounces soaked sea palm
1 carrot grated
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/2 green onion, sliced
1/2 cucumber, seeded and finely julienned
1/4 oregano, crushed
1 pinch celery seed ground
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Soak sea palm in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes and drain. Blot sea palm dry with a clean towel. Cut sea palm inti 1 inch piece. Stir ingredients together, salt to taste and enjoy.
7. Almond sea palm Waldori salad
Larry Knowles (rising Tide sea vegetable)
Prep. 35 minutes
1 cup soaked sea palm
2 cups apple, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot grated
1 cup rasins
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
Unpasteurised mayonnaise (or olive oil, sunflower oil, lemon juice and salt)
Soak sea palm in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes and drain. Blot sea palm dry with a clean towel. Cut sea palm inti 1 inch piece. Stir ingredients together, add unpasteurized mayonnaise ((or olive oil, sunflower oil, lemon juice and salt) to taste.
8. Asparagus salad
Jeel Odher
Prep. 20 minutes
1 pound asparagus, chopped
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1/2 parsley. chopped
3 scallions, choppped
Zest od 1 orange
1 orange juiced
1 lemon juiced
2 tbsp. cold pressed olive oil
seasalt to taste
Toss all ingredients together and let stand dor 1 hour. Lastr 2- 3 days when refrigerated.
9. Beet and carrot salad
Cara Graver (the Cob studio, www.thecobstidio.com)
1 beet, scrubbed, unpeeled and grated
2 carrots, scrubbed, unpeeled and grated
Juice of one or more lemons
Combined shredded beet and carrots in a bowl and toss with juice of lemon.
9. Colorful Corn salad
Roger Haeska, Karymyn, Malone (www,howtogoraw.com, www. lightning speedfitness.com, and www. Karymunmalone.com)
4 ears sweet corn, cut off cob
1 cut premium tomato, diced
1/2 cup diced orange bell pepper
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 tomatillo diced
1 tbsp. jalapeno pepper, minced
Juiced of lemon or lime
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and enjoy.
10. Mexican corn salad
Joel Odhner
Prep. 20 - 30 minutes
2 cups of organic corn kernels
1 cup red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro,finely chopped
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. cold-press extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
sea salt to taste
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, toss and eat.
11. Pad Thai salad
Kimberton whole foods, (www.kimbertonwholefoods.com)
Soak: nut, 8 hours
Prep. 25 Minutes
2 succhinis, slice into strips with a vegetable peeler
2 large handful of bean sprouts. approximately 2 cups
3/4 cup soaked nuts, chopped (use almonds, peanuts, or cashews)
1 red or yellow bell pepper, cliced into strips
4 green onions, diced
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Juice from 1 lime
1 tsp. raw, sold press extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. sea salt
Toss all ingredients together in a bowl until well ciated. Add a dash more salt if desired and enjoy.
12. Seaweed salad
Cara Graver (The Cob studio, www.thecobstudio.com)
Prep. 10 minutes plus 15 minutes of soaking time)
1/4 cup arame, or hiziki sea vegetables
1 apple with skin on, seeded, shopped
1 avocado, masked
Juice of lemon
Soak seaweed vegetable in water for at least 15 minutes. Pouroff the water from the seaweed vegetable after they are finished hydrating. Combine sea vegetable, apple and avocado in mixing bowl. Pour juice of one lemon over the salad and toss untilthe salad is thoroughly coasted.
13. Tammu's Fruit salad
Tammy Jereme
Prep. 20 minues
1 personal size seeded watremelon
1 cantalogue
1 honeydrew melon
1 pound red grapes
1 (16 ounces) conyainer strwberries. cliced in quarters
1 (16 ounces) container blue berries
3 kiwis (fruit), to be used a garnish
Use a melon baller to cut the water melon and cantalouge. Combined all ingredients. Be sure to wash all fruit before handling and adding to your salad.
14. Pineapple Jicama salad
Prep. 11 minutes
1 cup pineapple. chunks
1 cup jicama, peeled and cubed
1 cup cucumber, cut into chunks
1/2 cut raw honey
2 tbsp. fresh mint, finely minced
Combined the above ingredietnsin a mixing bowl. Serve and eat.
15. Broccoli salad
15 minutes
4 cups broccoli. florets
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tsp. wheat-free tamari
Pinch of sea salt
Combined ingredients in a bowl, and serve righaway. Alternatively, you can place the broccoli salad in a glass bowl and place in dehydrator at 105 degree F until dish is warm and the flavors meld.
16. Banana Pear Sunny Fruit Leather
Cara graver (The Cob Studio, www.thecobstudio.com)
Prep. 7 minutes
2 ripe banana, peeled
1 ripe bisc pear, cored and seeded
1/4 cup sinflower seeds, soaked
Puree the ingredients in a Vitamix high spped blender. Spreadon Teflex sheet,and dehyfrate over night.
17. Black eye Slaw
Dr, Scottand Reachekke Walker
1-2 cups blackeye peas, (soaked, sprouted, or canned)
1 cob corn kernels (removed from cob)
1 tsp. garlic, chopped
1-2 tomatos diced
1-2 jalapeno peppers
1 avocado, chunks
1/4 cup red onion
1 cup shredded cabbage and carrots
Sea salt to taste
Cilantro to taste
Combine all ingredients in a jarge bowl, toos and serve.
18. Guacamole with Kick!
Lany Wenke
Prep. 11 minutes
1 avocado
1/4 cup diced onions
1 tsp. garlic
1/4 cup diced tomatos
salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Peel the advocado and mash up into a dip-like consistency. Add garlic and salt and pepper, nix together. Add the onions and tomatos and mix. Enjoy.
19. Good faith Farm's Raw olive Tapenade
Jarea Hand man ( Good Faith farm's)
Prep. 25 minutes
1 1/2 cup raw Sevillano olives
3 tbsp. capers
1.2 tsp. fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp. fresh oregano
1 tsp. fresh Italian parsley
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 cup olive oil
Puree first 6 ingredients in food processor. Add oil and pulse a few time until oil in mix evenly.
20.Chutney
Wendy Landiak
Prep. 15 minutes
1 cup rasins
2 tbsp. raw vinegar (Bragg's)
2 tbsp. fresh cilantro
1 tbsp. fresh ginger
1/2 cup coconut
2 tsp. garam masala spices
Blend ingredients in a Vitamix blender. Add salt as desire. You can also add hot pepper if you wish. If mixture is to thick add water to thin.
21. Mango Chutney
Wendy Landiak
Prep. 20 minutes
3 cups mango
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. lime juice and zest
1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger
1 tbsp. freshly grated tumeric
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 Italian Chili, chopped.
1/2 cup red bell pepper
A couple pinches of Himalayan sea salt
Blend ingrediets in a Vitamix blender. If you desire more sweetness, use 1/2 cupdates/rasins puree or 1/4 cup maple syrup.
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1. Julie's White Carrot salad
Antanas Vainius
Prep. 10 minites
2 tbsp. tarragon, crushed
1 lime juice
Bunch baby white carrots, csliced
2/3 cup medium diakon, grated
3 tbsp.olive oil
Full spectrum salt to taste
Soak tarragon in lime juice for 5 minutes. Toss diakon and carrots and pour tarragon mixture on carrots/ diakon and olive oil, salt, toss and serve.
Serve on de-seeded tomatos weghes.
2. Carrot Lime salad
Colin Brett (Kimbertes whole foods, www.kimbertowholefoods.com)
Prep. 20 minutes
4 cups shredded carro
1/2 lime juice
1 large bunch cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup chopped basil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup apricot, chopped
1 tsp. seasalt
Mix all ingredients in MIXING BOWL. lET SIT FOR 1 HOUR AND ENJOY.
3. Avocado Mango Salad
Dereck Batnab
Prep. 15 minutes
2 ripe avocado, cubed
2 ripe mangosm cubed
2-3 cups broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1.4 cup raisins
Himalayan salt and fresh groud peppers to taste
Combine all ingredients. Chill and serve.
4. Kale salad
Dr. Scott and Raechelle Walker
Prep. 15 minutes
16 ounces organic Tuscan kale, chopped
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced red pepper
1 cup broccoli florets
1 tsp. cruched garlic
1 cup Bragg's liquid aminos
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Toos ingredients together and enjoy.
5. Sweet cranberry Kale salad
Raw can Roll Cafe (www.rawcanrollcafe.com)
Prep. 15 minutes
1 bunch kale, deivined and chopped
4 ounces apple infused dried cranberries or plain dried cranberry
1/4 chopped small aple (with or without peel)
2 ounces walnus
2 tbsp. agave
1 tsp. orange juice
1tsp. fresh groung pepper
Himalayan pink salt
Combine ingredients together and toss, making sure it it thoroughly ciast with the salt and orange juice.
6. Italian Sea Palm and Cucumber salad
Larry Knowles (Rising tide sea vegetable)
Prep. 35 minutes
1/2 ounces soaked sea palm
1 carrot grated
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/2 green onion, sliced
1/2 cucumber, seeded and finely julienned
1/4 oregano, crushed
1 pinch celery seed ground
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Soak sea palm in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes and drain. Blot sea palm dry with a clean towel. Cut sea palm inti 1 inch piece. Stir ingredients together, salt to taste and enjoy.
7. Almond sea palm Waldori salad
Larry Knowles (rising Tide sea vegetable)
Prep. 35 minutes
1 cup soaked sea palm
2 cups apple, diced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot grated
1 cup rasins
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
Unpasteurised mayonnaise (or olive oil, sunflower oil, lemon juice and salt)
Soak sea palm in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes and drain. Blot sea palm dry with a clean towel. Cut sea palm inti 1 inch piece. Stir ingredients together, add unpasteurized mayonnaise ((or olive oil, sunflower oil, lemon juice and salt) to taste.
8. Asparagus salad
Jeel Odher
Prep. 20 minutes
1 pound asparagus, chopped
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1/2 parsley. chopped
3 scallions, choppped
Zest od 1 orange
1 orange juiced
1 lemon juiced
2 tbsp. cold pressed olive oil
seasalt to taste
Toss all ingredients together and let stand dor 1 hour. Lastr 2- 3 days when refrigerated.
9. Beet and carrot salad
Cara Graver (the Cob studio, www.thecobstidio.com)
1 beet, scrubbed, unpeeled and grated
2 carrots, scrubbed, unpeeled and grated
Juice of one or more lemons
Combined shredded beet and carrots in a bowl and toss with juice of lemon.
9. Colorful Corn salad
Roger Haeska, Karymyn, Malone (www,howtogoraw.com, www. lightning speedfitness.com, and www. Karymunmalone.com)
4 ears sweet corn, cut off cob
1 cut premium tomato, diced
1/2 cup diced orange bell pepper
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 tomatillo diced
1 tbsp. jalapeno pepper, minced
Juiced of lemon or lime
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and enjoy.
10. Mexican corn salad
Joel Odhner
Prep. 20 - 30 minutes
2 cups of organic corn kernels
1 cup red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup scallion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro,finely chopped
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. cold-press extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
sea salt to taste
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, toss and eat.
11. Pad Thai salad
Kimberton whole foods, (www.kimbertonwholefoods.com)
Soak: nut, 8 hours
Prep. 25 Minutes
2 succhinis, slice into strips with a vegetable peeler
2 large handful of bean sprouts. approximately 2 cups
3/4 cup soaked nuts, chopped (use almonds, peanuts, or cashews)
1 red or yellow bell pepper, cliced into strips
4 green onions, diced
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Juice from 1 lime
1 tsp. raw, sold press extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. sea salt
Toss all ingredients together in a bowl until well ciated. Add a dash more salt if desired and enjoy.
12. Seaweed salad
Cara Graver (The Cob studio, www.thecobstudio.com)
Prep. 10 minutes plus 15 minutes of soaking time)
1/4 cup arame, or hiziki sea vegetables
1 apple with skin on, seeded, shopped
1 avocado, masked
Juice of lemon
Soak seaweed vegetable in water for at least 15 minutes. Pouroff the water from the seaweed vegetable after they are finished hydrating. Combine sea vegetable, apple and avocado in mixing bowl. Pour juice of one lemon over the salad and toss untilthe salad is thoroughly coasted.
13. Tammu's Fruit salad
Tammy Jereme
Prep. 20 minues
1 personal size seeded watremelon
1 cantalogue
1 honeydrew melon
1 pound red grapes
1 (16 ounces) conyainer strwberries. cliced in quarters
1 (16 ounces) container blue berries
3 kiwis (fruit), to be used a garnish
Use a melon baller to cut the water melon and cantalouge. Combined all ingredients. Be sure to wash all fruit before handling and adding to your salad.
14. Pineapple Jicama salad
Prep. 11 minutes
1 cup pineapple. chunks
1 cup jicama, peeled and cubed
1 cup cucumber, cut into chunks
1/2 cut raw honey
2 tbsp. fresh mint, finely minced
Combined the above ingredietnsin a mixing bowl. Serve and eat.
15. Broccoli salad
15 minutes
4 cups broccoli. florets
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 tsp. wheat-free tamari
Pinch of sea salt
Combined ingredients in a bowl, and serve righaway. Alternatively, you can place the broccoli salad in a glass bowl and place in dehydrator at 105 degree F until dish is warm and the flavors meld.
16. Banana Pear Sunny Fruit Leather
Cara graver (The Cob Studio, www.thecobstudio.com)
Prep. 7 minutes
2 ripe banana, peeled
1 ripe bisc pear, cored and seeded
1/4 cup sinflower seeds, soaked
Puree the ingredients in a Vitamix high spped blender. Spreadon Teflex sheet,and dehyfrate over night.
17. Black eye Slaw
Dr, Scottand Reachekke Walker
1-2 cups blackeye peas, (soaked, sprouted, or canned)
1 cob corn kernels (removed from cob)
1 tsp. garlic, chopped
1-2 tomatos diced
1-2 jalapeno peppers
1 avocado, chunks
1/4 cup red onion
1 cup shredded cabbage and carrots
Sea salt to taste
Cilantro to taste
Combine all ingredients in a jarge bowl, toos and serve.
18. Guacamole with Kick!
Lany Wenke
Prep. 11 minutes
1 avocado
1/4 cup diced onions
1 tsp. garlic
1/4 cup diced tomatos
salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Peel the advocado and mash up into a dip-like consistency. Add garlic and salt and pepper, nix together. Add the onions and tomatos and mix. Enjoy.
19. Good faith Farm's Raw olive Tapenade
Jarea Hand man ( Good Faith farm's)
Prep. 25 minutes
1 1/2 cup raw Sevillano olives
3 tbsp. capers
1.2 tsp. fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp. fresh oregano
1 tsp. fresh Italian parsley
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 cup olive oil
Puree first 6 ingredients in food processor. Add oil and pulse a few time until oil in mix evenly.
20.Chutney
Wendy Landiak
Prep. 15 minutes
1 cup rasins
2 tbsp. raw vinegar (Bragg's)
2 tbsp. fresh cilantro
1 tbsp. fresh ginger
1/2 cup coconut
2 tsp. garam masala spices
Blend ingredients in a Vitamix blender. Add salt as desire. You can also add hot pepper if you wish. If mixture is to thick add water to thin.
21. Mango Chutney
Wendy Landiak
Prep. 20 minutes
3 cups mango
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. lime juice and zest
1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger
1 tbsp. freshly grated tumeric
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 Italian Chili, chopped.
1/2 cup red bell pepper
A couple pinches of Himalayan sea salt
Blend ingrediets in a Vitamix blender. If you desire more sweetness, use 1/2 cupdates/rasins puree or 1/4 cup maple syrup.
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Monday, June 16, 2014
Herbal therapy - Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus)
Chaste tree berry is a species of Vitex agnus-castus, genus Vitex, belonging to the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used in herbal medicine for thousands of year as anaphrodisiac herb and is considered as Queen herb in treating menstrual problems and discomforts by taking it in a prolonged period of time. There was report that reports chaste tree berry stems and leaves used by women as bedding "to cool the heat of lust" during the time of the Thesmophoria,
Chemical constituents
1. β-citronellol
2. Labdane-type diterpenoids,
3. Halimane-type diterpenoid,
4. Oleanane-type triterpenoids,
5. Ursane-type triterpenoids,
6. Sesquiterpenoid,
7. Flavonoid
8. Viteagnusins C, D, E, F, G, and H
9. Abietane-type diterpenoids
Health Benefits
1. Chaste tree berry and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. It is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts.
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled parallel trial was conducted over 16 weeks on menopause-related symptoms with combination of Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort) and Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree/berry), showed a superior effect of the combination when compare to placebo in total PMS-like scores (p = 0.02), PMS-D (p = 0.006), and PMS-C clusters (p = 0.027). significant reductions in the anxiety (p = 0.003) and hydration (p = 0.002) clusters and suggested that the combination may be a potentially significant clinical application for this phytotherapeutic combination in PMS-like symptoms among perimenopausal women(1). The preliminary data of Technion-Israel Institute of Technology also support the efficacy of Chaste tree fruit (Vitex agnus) in the treatment of PMS(2). In a 1634 patients suffering from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), to test fpr the effects of Vitex on psychic and somatic complaints, on the four characteristic PMS symptom complexes depression, anxiety, craving, and hyperhydration (DACH), and on single groups of symptoms, indicated that Vitex treatment period of three menstrual cycles 93% of patients reported a decrease in the number of symptoms or even cessation of PMS complaints(3).
References
(1) Effects of a combination of Hypericum perforatum and Vitex agnus-castus on PMS-like symptoms in late-perimenopausal women: findings from a subpopulation analysis by van Die MD1, Bone KM, Burger HG, Reece JE, Teede HJ.(PubMed)
(2) [Herbal medicine in womens' life cycle].[Article in Hebrew] by Ben-Arye E1, Oren A, Ben-Arie A.(PubMed)
(3) Treatment of premenstrual syndrome with a phytopharmaceutical formulation containing Vitex agnus castus by Loch EG1, Selle H, Boblitz N.(PubMed)
2. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and leukaemia
Leukemia is defined as condition of abnormal increase of white blood cells produced by the bone marrow and/or the lymphatic system. Depending to the malignant granulocytes or lymphocytes, leukemia is classified into myelogenous or lymphoblastic leukemia.
Bone marrow is soft tissue inside the hollow center of major bone. including spine, pelvis, under arm, leg. etc.
Chaste tree berry may process an anti leukaemia effect. According to the Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Chaste tree berry extract inhibited HL60 liver cancer cell line through Vitex induced a dose- and time-dependent decrease in cell viability associated with induction of apoptosis and G2/M cell cycle arrest in a a dose- and time-dependent manner(1). Also on leukemia cell lines, HL-60 and U-937, extract from the ripe fruit of Vitex agnus-castus (Vitex), inhibited both cell lines through its cytotoxicity activity in dose depend manner(2).
References
(1) Involvement of histone H3 phosphorylation via the activation of p38 MAPK pathway and intracellular redox status in cytotoxicity of HL-60 cells induced by Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract by chi H1, Yuan B1, Yuhara E1, Imai M1, Furutani R1, Fukushima S1, Hazama S1, Hirobe C2, Ohyama K1, Takagi N3, Toyoda H1.(PubMed)
(2) Cytotoxicity of Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract and its major component, casticin, correlates with differentiation status in leukemia cell lines by chi H1, Yuan B, Nishimura Y, Imai M, Furutani R, Kamoi S, Seno M, Fukushima S, Hazama S, Hirobe C, Ohyama K, Hu XM, Takagi N, Hirano T, Toyoda H.(PubMed)
3. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and anticancer effects
Cancer is a class of diseases in which a group of cells growing and multiplying disordered and uncontrollable way in our body, have become progressively worse and damaged other healthy tissues, sometimes spreads to other organs in the body via lymph or blood and results may be in death.
In human uterine cervical canal fibroblast (HCF), human embryo fibroblast (HE-21), ovarian cancer (MCF-7), cervical carcinoma (SKG-3a), breast carcinoma (SKOV-3), gastric signet ring carcinoma (KATO-III), colon carcinoma (COLO 201), and small cell lung carcinoma (Lu-134-A-H) cells, crude extract prepared with ethanol from dried ripened Vitex agnus-castus fruits, inhibited SKOV-3, KATO-III, COLO 201, and Lu-134-A-H cell lines through its cytotoxic activity and apoptosis(1).
In a human gastric signet ring carcinoma cell line, KATO-III, according to Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science, ethanol extract of the dried ripe fruit of Vitex agnus-castus (Vitex) also displayed cytotoxic activity through intracellular oxidative stress and mitochondrial membrane damage(2). In prostate epithelial cell lines (BPH-1, LNCaP, PC-3), the Extracts of Vitex agnus-castus fruits (VACF), inhibited proliferation and induced apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner(3).
References
(1) Cytotoxicity and apoptotic inducibility of Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract in cultured human normal and cancer cells and effect on growth by Ohyama K1, Akaike T, Hirobe C, Yamakawa T.(PubMed)
(2) Human gastric signet ring carcinoma (KATO-III) cell apoptosis induced by Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract through intracellular oxidative stress by Ohyama K1, Akaike T, Imai M, Toyoda H, Hirobe C, Bessho T.(PubMed)
(3) A Vitex agnus-castus extract inhibits cell growth and induces apoptosis in prostate epithelial cell lines by Weisskopf M1, Schaffner W, Jundt G, Sulser T, Wyler S, Tullberg-Reinert H.(PubMed)
4. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and Menopausal symptoms
Menopause is the defined as a condition in which a woman is in the transition stage of permanent cessation of the ovaries functions in egg production because of less production of estrogen and progesterone, signalling the end of the reproductive phrase a woman's life. In menopause, menstruation has become irregular and slowly stop overtime, but in some women, menstrual flow comes to a sudden halt.
In a self-administered questionnaire, containing 15 questions, sent to all gynecologists in private practice in Germany to evaluate the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the treatment of climacteric disorders, 98% of the returnees are experience with therapies of black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus) and St. John's wort(1). According to the 1Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Bundoora, although evidence from rigorous randomized controlled trials is lacking for the individual herb emerging pharmacological evidence supports a role for V. agnus-castus in the alleviation of menopausal symptoms(2). Dr. Chopin Lucks B. in the trial of two essential oils (derived separately from leaf and fruit) of Vitex agnus castus indicated that both essential oil shows a strong symptomatic relief of common menopausal symptoms(3).
Unfortunately, according to the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Agnus castus showed no significant difference in the treatment of climacteric complaints(4) with a combination of Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort) and Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree/berry) also showed the same(5).
References
(1) The value of complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of climacteric symptoms: results of a survey among German gynecologists by von Studnitz FS1, Eulenburg C, Mueck AO, Buhling KJ.(PubMed)
(2) Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste-Tree/Berry) in the treatment of menopause-related complaints by van Die MD1, Burger HG, Teede HJ, Bone KM.(PubMed)
(3) Vitex agnus castus essential oil and menopausal balance: a research update [Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery 8 (2003) 148-154] by Chopin Lucks B.(PubMed)
(4) Efficacy of Cimicifuga racemosa, Hypericum perforatum and Agnus castus in the treatment of climacteric complaints: a systematic review by Laakmann E1, Grajecki D, Doege K, zu Eulenburg C, Buhling KJ.(PubMed)
(5) Hypericum perforatum with Vitex agnus-castus in menopausal symptoms: a randomized, controlled trial by van Die MD1, Burger HG, Bone KM, Cohen MM, Teede HJ.(PubMed)
5. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and Hyperprolactinaemia
Hyperproclinaemia is a condition with levels of prolactin in the blood that may disrupt the normal menstrual period in women.
Vitex agnus-castus L. (chaste tree; chasteberry) has long been sued in herbal medicine for treatment, predominantly in wide range of female reproductive conditions. According to the 1Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology-University, Bundoora, there are some reports of the herb in reducing TRH-stimulated prolactin secretion, normalising a shortened luteal phase, increasing mid-luteal progesterone and 17β-oestradiol levels of which comparable to bromocriptine for reducing serum prolactin levels and ameliorating cyclic mastalgia(1). The study in monitoring the prolactin release 15 and 30 min after i.v. injection of 200 micrograms TRH. 37 complete case reports (placebo: n = 20, verum: n = 17) after 3 month of therapy, indicated that the herb did not change with the exception of 17 beta-estradiol which rouse up in the luteal phase in patients receiving verum with no adverse effect(2).
References
(1) Vitex agnus-castus extracts for female reproductive disorders: a systematic review of clinical trials by van Die MD1, Burger HG, Teede HJ, Bone KM.(PubMed)
(2) [Vitex agnus castus extract in the treatment of luteal phase defects due to latent hyperprolactinemia. Results of a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind study].[Article in German] by Milewicz A1, Gejdel E, Sworen H, Sienkiewicz K, Jedrzejak J, Teucher T, Schmitz H.(PubMed)
6. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and Mastalgia
Mastalgia is a condition of breast tenderness and pain come and gone with monthly periods.
Vitex agnus castus (VACS) extract in treatment phase lasted 3 consequent menstrual cycles (2 x 30 drops/day = 1.8 ml of VASC) or placebo in a double-blind, placebo controlled in two parallel groups (each 50 patients), showed to inbibit cyclical breast pain in women(1). In support to the view, the study of Gynecology: select topics, indicated that chaste tree may attenuate the symptoms of mastalgia(2) such as premenstrual mastodynia(Breast pain)(3).
References
(1) [Treatment of cyclical mastodynia using an extract of Vitex agnus castus: results of a double-blind comparison with a placebo].[Article in Czech by Halaska M1, Raus K, BÄ•les P, Martan A, Paithner KG.(PubMed)
(2) Gynecology: select topics by Sidani M1, Campbell J.(PubMed)
(3) Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus)--pharmacology and clinical indications by Wuttke W1, Jarry H, Christoffel V, Spengler B, Seidlová-Wuttke D.(PubMed)
7. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and Propionibacterium acnes
Propionibacterium acnes is a type of acne dur to infection of aerotolerant anaerobic, Gram-positive bacterium (rod) or as a result of chronic blepharitis and endophthalmitis.
Vitex agnus-castus has long been used for treatment of hormonally induced acne in herbal medicine(1) with mild or no adverse side effect(2). Vitex negundo, a five-leaved chaste tree extract, according to the study by the The Institute of Science, India, showed a significant inhibition of lipase activity and number of P. acnes(1).
References
(1) The genus Vitex: A review by Rani A1, Sharma A2.(PubMed)
(2) Vitex agnus castus: a systematic review of adverse events by Daniele C1, Thompson Coon J, Pittler MH, Ernst E.(PubMed)
(3) Inhibition of Propionibacterium acnes lipase by extracts of Indian medicinal plants by Patil V1, Bandivadekar A, Debjani D.(PubMed)
8. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and oligomenorrhea and Amenorrhea
Oligomenorrhea is an irregular menstruation and defined as a condition of infrequent period or a woman menstrual period does not occur at a interval of greater than 35 days.
Amenorrhea is defined as a health condition of absence of period.
In a study of 37 women with oligomenorrhea and 30 women with amenorrhea received 50 drops of Phyto Hypophyson , a an Agnus castus-containing homeopathic preparation, or placebo 3 times a day over 3 months or 3 cycles, conducted by Universitäts-Frauenklinik, suggested that women with sterility and oligomenorrhea, a treatment with Phyto Hypophyson L can be recommended over a period of 3-6 months(1). Dr. Veal L. suggested that Vitex agnus-castus, or a blend of essential oils designed to treat amenorrhoea or scanty/irregular periods(2).
References
(1) [The efficacy of the complex medication Phyto-Hypophyson L in female, hormone-related sterility. A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical double-blind study].[Article in German] by Bergmann J1, Luft B, Boehmann S, Runnebaum B, Gerhard I.(PubMed)
(2) Complementary therapy and infertility: an Icelandic perspective by Veal L.(PubMed)
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Chemical constituents
1. β-citronellol
2. Labdane-type diterpenoids,
3. Halimane-type diterpenoid,
4. Oleanane-type triterpenoids,
5. Ursane-type triterpenoids,
6. Sesquiterpenoid,
7. Flavonoid
8. Viteagnusins C, D, E, F, G, and H
9. Abietane-type diterpenoids
Health Benefits
1. Chaste tree berry and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. It is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts.
A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled parallel trial was conducted over 16 weeks on menopause-related symptoms with combination of Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort) and Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree/berry), showed a superior effect of the combination when compare to placebo in total PMS-like scores (p = 0.02), PMS-D (p = 0.006), and PMS-C clusters (p = 0.027). significant reductions in the anxiety (p = 0.003) and hydration (p = 0.002) clusters and suggested that the combination may be a potentially significant clinical application for this phytotherapeutic combination in PMS-like symptoms among perimenopausal women(1). The preliminary data of Technion-Israel Institute of Technology also support the efficacy of Chaste tree fruit (Vitex agnus) in the treatment of PMS(2). In a 1634 patients suffering from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), to test fpr the effects of Vitex on psychic and somatic complaints, on the four characteristic PMS symptom complexes depression, anxiety, craving, and hyperhydration (DACH), and on single groups of symptoms, indicated that Vitex treatment period of three menstrual cycles 93% of patients reported a decrease in the number of symptoms or even cessation of PMS complaints(3).
References
(1) Effects of a combination of Hypericum perforatum and Vitex agnus-castus on PMS-like symptoms in late-perimenopausal women: findings from a subpopulation analysis by van Die MD1, Bone KM, Burger HG, Reece JE, Teede HJ.(PubMed)
(2) [Herbal medicine in womens' life cycle].[Article in Hebrew] by Ben-Arye E1, Oren A, Ben-Arie A.(PubMed)
(3) Treatment of premenstrual syndrome with a phytopharmaceutical formulation containing Vitex agnus castus by Loch EG1, Selle H, Boblitz N.(PubMed)
2. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and leukaemia
Leukemia is defined as condition of abnormal increase of white blood cells produced by the bone marrow and/or the lymphatic system. Depending to the malignant granulocytes or lymphocytes, leukemia is classified into myelogenous or lymphoblastic leukemia.
Bone marrow is soft tissue inside the hollow center of major bone. including spine, pelvis, under arm, leg. etc.
Chaste tree berry may process an anti leukaemia effect. According to the Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, Chaste tree berry extract inhibited HL60 liver cancer cell line through Vitex induced a dose- and time-dependent decrease in cell viability associated with induction of apoptosis and G2/M cell cycle arrest in a a dose- and time-dependent manner(1). Also on leukemia cell lines, HL-60 and U-937, extract from the ripe fruit of Vitex agnus-castus (Vitex), inhibited both cell lines through its cytotoxicity activity in dose depend manner(2).
References
(1) Involvement of histone H3 phosphorylation via the activation of p38 MAPK pathway and intracellular redox status in cytotoxicity of HL-60 cells induced by Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract by chi H1, Yuan B1, Yuhara E1, Imai M1, Furutani R1, Fukushima S1, Hazama S1, Hirobe C2, Ohyama K1, Takagi N3, Toyoda H1.(PubMed)
(2) Cytotoxicity of Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract and its major component, casticin, correlates with differentiation status in leukemia cell lines by chi H1, Yuan B, Nishimura Y, Imai M, Furutani R, Kamoi S, Seno M, Fukushima S, Hazama S, Hirobe C, Ohyama K, Hu XM, Takagi N, Hirano T, Toyoda H.(PubMed)
3. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and anticancer effects
Cancer is a class of diseases in which a group of cells growing and multiplying disordered and uncontrollable way in our body, have become progressively worse and damaged other healthy tissues, sometimes spreads to other organs in the body via lymph or blood and results may be in death.
In human uterine cervical canal fibroblast (HCF), human embryo fibroblast (HE-21), ovarian cancer (MCF-7), cervical carcinoma (SKG-3a), breast carcinoma (SKOV-3), gastric signet ring carcinoma (KATO-III), colon carcinoma (COLO 201), and small cell lung carcinoma (Lu-134-A-H) cells, crude extract prepared with ethanol from dried ripened Vitex agnus-castus fruits, inhibited SKOV-3, KATO-III, COLO 201, and Lu-134-A-H cell lines through its cytotoxic activity and apoptosis(1).
In a human gastric signet ring carcinoma cell line, KATO-III, according to Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Science, ethanol extract of the dried ripe fruit of Vitex agnus-castus (Vitex) also displayed cytotoxic activity through intracellular oxidative stress and mitochondrial membrane damage(2). In prostate epithelial cell lines (BPH-1, LNCaP, PC-3), the Extracts of Vitex agnus-castus fruits (VACF), inhibited proliferation and induced apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner(3).
References
(1) Cytotoxicity and apoptotic inducibility of Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract in cultured human normal and cancer cells and effect on growth by Ohyama K1, Akaike T, Hirobe C, Yamakawa T.(PubMed)
(2) Human gastric signet ring carcinoma (KATO-III) cell apoptosis induced by Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract through intracellular oxidative stress by Ohyama K1, Akaike T, Imai M, Toyoda H, Hirobe C, Bessho T.(PubMed)
(3) A Vitex agnus-castus extract inhibits cell growth and induces apoptosis in prostate epithelial cell lines by Weisskopf M1, Schaffner W, Jundt G, Sulser T, Wyler S, Tullberg-Reinert H.(PubMed)
4. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and Menopausal symptoms
Menopause is the defined as a condition in which a woman is in the transition stage of permanent cessation of the ovaries functions in egg production because of less production of estrogen and progesterone, signalling the end of the reproductive phrase a woman's life. In menopause, menstruation has become irregular and slowly stop overtime, but in some women, menstrual flow comes to a sudden halt.
In a self-administered questionnaire, containing 15 questions, sent to all gynecologists in private practice in Germany to evaluate the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the treatment of climacteric disorders, 98% of the returnees are experience with therapies of black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa), chaste tree (Vitex agnus castus) and St. John's wort(1). According to the 1Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Bundoora, although evidence from rigorous randomized controlled trials is lacking for the individual herb emerging pharmacological evidence supports a role for V. agnus-castus in the alleviation of menopausal symptoms(2). Dr. Chopin Lucks B. in the trial of two essential oils (derived separately from leaf and fruit) of Vitex agnus castus indicated that both essential oil shows a strong symptomatic relief of common menopausal symptoms(3).
Unfortunately, according to the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf, Agnus castus showed no significant difference in the treatment of climacteric complaints(4) with a combination of Hypericum perforatum (St. John's wort) and Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree/berry) also showed the same(5).
References
(1) The value of complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of climacteric symptoms: results of a survey among German gynecologists by von Studnitz FS1, Eulenburg C, Mueck AO, Buhling KJ.(PubMed)
(2) Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste-Tree/Berry) in the treatment of menopause-related complaints by van Die MD1, Burger HG, Teede HJ, Bone KM.(PubMed)
(3) Vitex agnus castus essential oil and menopausal balance: a research update [Complementary Therapies in Nursing and Midwifery 8 (2003) 148-154] by Chopin Lucks B.(PubMed)
(4) Efficacy of Cimicifuga racemosa, Hypericum perforatum and Agnus castus in the treatment of climacteric complaints: a systematic review by Laakmann E1, Grajecki D, Doege K, zu Eulenburg C, Buhling KJ.(PubMed)
(5) Hypericum perforatum with Vitex agnus-castus in menopausal symptoms: a randomized, controlled trial by van Die MD1, Burger HG, Bone KM, Cohen MM, Teede HJ.(PubMed)
5. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and Hyperprolactinaemia
Hyperproclinaemia is a condition with levels of prolactin in the blood that may disrupt the normal menstrual period in women.
Vitex agnus-castus L. (chaste tree; chasteberry) has long been sued in herbal medicine for treatment, predominantly in wide range of female reproductive conditions. According to the 1Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology-University, Bundoora, there are some reports of the herb in reducing TRH-stimulated prolactin secretion, normalising a shortened luteal phase, increasing mid-luteal progesterone and 17β-oestradiol levels of which comparable to bromocriptine for reducing serum prolactin levels and ameliorating cyclic mastalgia(1). The study in monitoring the prolactin release 15 and 30 min after i.v. injection of 200 micrograms TRH. 37 complete case reports (placebo: n = 20, verum: n = 17) after 3 month of therapy, indicated that the herb did not change with the exception of 17 beta-estradiol which rouse up in the luteal phase in patients receiving verum with no adverse effect(2).
References
(1) Vitex agnus-castus extracts for female reproductive disorders: a systematic review of clinical trials by van Die MD1, Burger HG, Teede HJ, Bone KM.(PubMed)
(2) [Vitex agnus castus extract in the treatment of luteal phase defects due to latent hyperprolactinemia. Results of a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind study].[Article in German] by Milewicz A1, Gejdel E, Sworen H, Sienkiewicz K, Jedrzejak J, Teucher T, Schmitz H.(PubMed)
6. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and Mastalgia
Mastalgia is a condition of breast tenderness and pain come and gone with monthly periods.
Vitex agnus castus (VACS) extract in treatment phase lasted 3 consequent menstrual cycles (2 x 30 drops/day = 1.8 ml of VASC) or placebo in a double-blind, placebo controlled in two parallel groups (each 50 patients), showed to inbibit cyclical breast pain in women(1). In support to the view, the study of Gynecology: select topics, indicated that chaste tree may attenuate the symptoms of mastalgia(2) such as premenstrual mastodynia(Breast pain)(3).
References
(1) [Treatment of cyclical mastodynia using an extract of Vitex agnus castus: results of a double-blind comparison with a placebo].[Article in Czech by Halaska M1, Raus K, BÄ•les P, Martan A, Paithner KG.(PubMed)
(2) Gynecology: select topics by Sidani M1, Campbell J.(PubMed)
(3) Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus)--pharmacology and clinical indications by Wuttke W1, Jarry H, Christoffel V, Spengler B, Seidlová-Wuttke D.(PubMed)
7. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and Propionibacterium acnes
Propionibacterium acnes is a type of acne dur to infection of aerotolerant anaerobic, Gram-positive bacterium (rod) or as a result of chronic blepharitis and endophthalmitis.
Vitex agnus-castus has long been used for treatment of hormonally induced acne in herbal medicine(1) with mild or no adverse side effect(2). Vitex negundo, a five-leaved chaste tree extract, according to the study by the The Institute of Science, India, showed a significant inhibition of lipase activity and number of P. acnes(1).
References
(1) The genus Vitex: A review by Rani A1, Sharma A2.(PubMed)
(2) Vitex agnus castus: a systematic review of adverse events by Daniele C1, Thompson Coon J, Pittler MH, Ernst E.(PubMed)
(3) Inhibition of Propionibacterium acnes lipase by extracts of Indian medicinal plants by Patil V1, Bandivadekar A, Debjani D.(PubMed)
8. Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) and oligomenorrhea and Amenorrhea
Oligomenorrhea is an irregular menstruation and defined as a condition of infrequent period or a woman menstrual period does not occur at a interval of greater than 35 days.
Amenorrhea is defined as a health condition of absence of period.
In a study of 37 women with oligomenorrhea and 30 women with amenorrhea received 50 drops of Phyto Hypophyson , a an Agnus castus-containing homeopathic preparation, or placebo 3 times a day over 3 months or 3 cycles, conducted by Universitäts-Frauenklinik, suggested that women with sterility and oligomenorrhea, a treatment with Phyto Hypophyson L can be recommended over a period of 3-6 months(1). Dr. Veal L. suggested that Vitex agnus-castus, or a blend of essential oils designed to treat amenorrhoea or scanty/irregular periods(2).
References
(1) [The efficacy of the complex medication Phyto-Hypophyson L in female, hormone-related sterility. A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical double-blind study].[Article in German] by Bergmann J1, Luft B, Boehmann S, Runnebaum B, Gerhard I.(PubMed)
(2) Complementary therapy and infertility: an Icelandic perspective by Veal L.(PubMed)
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