Nutrition Energy Diet...Sauerkraut, something to write home about...
Nutrition Energy Diet
"In nature there's a reason for everything, even if you don't fully understand or comprehend it." - John Mignano -
Today we're going to discuss a weighty question:
"Is the Asian bird flu a danger or not?"
Should you take vaccines?
Well its a hot topic and all the rage at the moment, maybe you might want to go for natural ingredients that reduce viral infections?
Perhaps you can use this tasty alternative that hinders flu and enhances your immune system?
Dear lifestyler,
Did you know that sauerkraut could be one of the most down-to-earth super foods ever created?
It's funny, no pun inteneded, but it's a mind-blowing bonus of the healthy kind.
I've always been a big fan of sauerkraut as far back as I can remember.
Hmm, perhaps its because of the tangy, bubbly, and slightly soured perfume that promises a mysterious delight.
To be honest, I never thought about the humble cabbage as a health food, I mean cabbage is like rabbit food, right?
But then again listen to this because buried in my library are many old copies of Herbal books, and guess what...there are recipes for sauerkraut that treat virtually every ailment known.
Imagine that...sakerkraut, it can be a great way of preserving cabbage through the winter.
Now there's scientific evidence that sauerkraut has cancer fighting abilities and may be even be a cure for avian flu.
Sauerkraut is made by fermenting sliced cabbage.
This produces a high level of lactic acid and lactobacillus bacteria which may help combat viral infections.
Sauerkraut; “it's packed with lactic-acid bacteria, and is shown by Korean researchers to speed recovery of chickens infected with avian flu."
"In one study, South Korean scientists found eleven of 13 infected chickens with bird flu started to recover after eating a kimchi extract.”
In a November 9, 2005 ABC news story entitled “Sauerkraut Touted as Bird Flu Cure said sauerkraut has grown more popular after the discovery of the medicinal effects of fermented foods such as kimchi on bird flu."
Fresh, raw cabbage is very rich in vitamin C, containing enough in 200 grams (that's about a cup) to supply a whole day's needs.
Cooked cabbage and sauerkraut have about half this much.
Sauerkraut is also an excellent source of Vitamin K.
The results of a recent study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry concluded that sauerkraut is a cancer inhibitor.
The study discovered that the fermentation of cabbage (how sauerkraut is made) produced a substance called isothiocynates, which prevents cancer growth, particularly in the breast, colon, lung and liver.
Sauerkraut is packed with vitamins, iron, and fiber, and is also rich in cruciferous phytochemicals, which have long been proven to have disease fighting powers.
Another ABC story covers this in more details and says: “Vitamins, Definitely; Anti-Cancer Properties, Maybe."
"There is no medical research showing the fermented cabbage dishes have curative properties against the avian flu, but researchers have found other reasons people should stop by the condiment aisle on their next supermarket trip.
A recent study by the University of New Mexico indicates that eating sauerkraut's main ingredient, cabbage, may help ward off breast cancer.
“Researchers wanted to know why Polish women have low rates of breast cancer, so they compared Polish natives to Polish-American immigrants."
They discovered that women who ate four or more servings of raw or barely cooked cabbage per week during adolescence were 74 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than the women who ate 1.5 or fewer servings of sauerkraut per week.
“More research will be needed to prove a conclusive relationship, but that doesn't mean people should skimp on the sauerkraut."
"Cabbage is packed with vitamins that may boost the immune system, and fermented cabbage contains lactic acid, which helps with digestion and may weaken infections."
A one-cup serving of sauerkraut provides 102 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K, 35 percent of vitamin C and 12 percent of iron, according to NutritionData.
Plus, it contains only 32 calories, with four grams of fiber.
Another great benefit of sauerkraut is that it is tasty and versatile.
You can eat it as part of a main course, as a garnish, a popular mix in German potato salad or just on its own as a snack.
There is even, believe it or not, a recipe for sauerkraut jello:
Start with 2 cups of sauerkraut...
"In nature there's a reason for everything, even if you don't fully understand or comprehend it." - John Mignano -
Today we're going to discuss a weighty question:
"Is the Asian bird flu a danger or not?"
Should you take vaccines?
Well its a hot topic and all the rage at the moment, maybe you might want to go for natural ingredients that reduce viral infections?
Perhaps you can use this tasty alternative that hinders flu and enhances your immune system?
Dear lifestyler,
Did you know that sauerkraut could be one of the most down-to-earth super foods ever created?
It's funny, no pun inteneded, but it's a mind-blowing bonus of the healthy kind.
I've always been a big fan of sauerkraut as far back as I can remember.
Hmm, perhaps its because of the tangy, bubbly, and slightly soured perfume that promises a mysterious delight.
To be honest, I never thought about the humble cabbage as a health food, I mean cabbage is like rabbit food, right?
But then again listen to this because buried in my library are many old copies of Herbal books, and guess what...there are recipes for sauerkraut that treat virtually every ailment known.
Imagine that...sakerkraut, it can be a great way of preserving cabbage through the winter.
Now there's scientific evidence that sauerkraut has cancer fighting abilities and may be even be a cure for avian flu.
Sauerkraut is made by fermenting sliced cabbage.
This produces a high level of lactic acid and lactobacillus bacteria which may help combat viral infections.
Sauerkraut; “it's packed with lactic-acid bacteria, and is shown by Korean researchers to speed recovery of chickens infected with avian flu."
"In one study, South Korean scientists found eleven of 13 infected chickens with bird flu started to recover after eating a kimchi extract.”
In a November 9, 2005 ABC news story entitled “Sauerkraut Touted as Bird Flu Cure said sauerkraut has grown more popular after the discovery of the medicinal effects of fermented foods such as kimchi on bird flu."
Fresh, raw cabbage is very rich in vitamin C, containing enough in 200 grams (that's about a cup) to supply a whole day's needs.
Cooked cabbage and sauerkraut have about half this much.
Sauerkraut is also an excellent source of Vitamin K.
The results of a recent study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry concluded that sauerkraut is a cancer inhibitor.
The study discovered that the fermentation of cabbage (how sauerkraut is made) produced a substance called isothiocynates, which prevents cancer growth, particularly in the breast, colon, lung and liver.
Sauerkraut is packed with vitamins, iron, and fiber, and is also rich in cruciferous phytochemicals, which have long been proven to have disease fighting powers.
Another ABC story covers this in more details and says: “Vitamins, Definitely; Anti-Cancer Properties, Maybe."
"There is no medical research showing the fermented cabbage dishes have curative properties against the avian flu, but researchers have found other reasons people should stop by the condiment aisle on their next supermarket trip.
A recent study by the University of New Mexico indicates that eating sauerkraut's main ingredient, cabbage, may help ward off breast cancer.
“Researchers wanted to know why Polish women have low rates of breast cancer, so they compared Polish natives to Polish-American immigrants."
They discovered that women who ate four or more servings of raw or barely cooked cabbage per week during adolescence were 74 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than the women who ate 1.5 or fewer servings of sauerkraut per week.
“More research will be needed to prove a conclusive relationship, but that doesn't mean people should skimp on the sauerkraut."
"Cabbage is packed with vitamins that may boost the immune system, and fermented cabbage contains lactic acid, which helps with digestion and may weaken infections."
A one-cup serving of sauerkraut provides 102 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K, 35 percent of vitamin C and 12 percent of iron, according to NutritionData.
Plus, it contains only 32 calories, with four grams of fiber.
Another great benefit of sauerkraut is that it is tasty and versatile.
You can eat it as part of a main course, as a garnish, a popular mix in German potato salad or just on its own as a snack.
There is even, believe it or not, a recipe for sauerkraut jello:
Start with 2 cups of sauerkraut...
- Then add 1 (6 ounce) package of lemon Jell-O gelatin
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 lemon, juice...
Presto...well, there you have it!
Now I hope you can answer the above questions for yourself...
Just think, next time when you sit down for a meal, dig in and have a little sauerkraut.
It’s pretty darn tasty and can help you improve your health and overcome the flu.
Here's to protecting your health...
It's simple, even easy and non-expensive…so enjoy and have fun!
Leave a comment, I'd love to hear from you and find out what you've been up to lately!
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