Points Of Interest - Foods

POINTS OF INTEREST #1

News paper article Feb.2004 - "speed-obsessed society out of whack with mother nature"  A tomato comes from Mexico or California and is wood like in texture , lacking

in vitamins and minerals and flat in taste. Looks great though!!!  It will have been picked green, and ehtylene gas will have been used to turn its color from green to red.

The tomato has become slave to ecomomic efficiency. It is now much less than it could have been.......without continuing the article you get the point of nourishing your mind and body with goodness....Our fast paced world is lucky enough to have companies who have slow crafted their herbal, vitamin and mineral products and we are pleased to bring you these optimal health products for every day life.  Luvlife.net

                                               POINTS OF INTEREST #2 

The Nutrients in Vegetables

As reported by: Andre Picard, July 6 2002
edition of the Toronto Globe and Mail.
 

Shocking Statistics

If you are eating commercial vegetables and fruits and think you are getting enough vitamins and minerals, you might think again. A Canadian study shows that in the last 50 years, the potato (the most commonly consumed vegetable in Canada) has lost a shocking 100% of its vitamin A, over half its vitamin C, riboflavin, and iron, and over a quarter of its calcium.

According to government statistics, fresh produce sold in Canadian supermarkets today contains far fewer nutrients than it did 50 years ago. British and USDA food composition charts reveal the same trend. Almost 80% of foods tested show drops in calcium, iron and other minerals, 75% show decreased vitamin A, and 50% lost vitamin C and riboflavin. Thiamine levels have dropped in 33% of foods tested and niacin in 12%.

Surprisingly, the biggest "loser," was broccoli, a food that symbolizes healthy eating to many. All seven of its measurable nutrients declined. For example, calcium levels fell 63%, and iron 34%.

Contributing factors such as modern farming methods, seed selection for concerns other than nutrition, and lengthy storage practices are cited by Phil Warman, professor at Nova Scotia Agricultural College, who said he has no doubt that the poor nutritional content of food today is due to the emphasis on producing cheap food. Dr. Warman emphasized that consumers should insist on higher food values rather than cosmetic appeal. "I want to eat a product that is as high in nutritional value as possible," he said. "Otherwise, I would eat sawdust with nitrogen fertilizer."

Tim Lang, a professor at the Centre for Food Policy in London, England, illustrates the point. "We think of an orange as a constant," he said, "but the reality is, it isn't" In fact, we have to eat eight oranges today to get the same amount of vitamin A our grandparents got from a single orange, and five to get the same level of iron. Vitamin C, however, has increased slightly.

Most people do not consume anywhere near the recommended five to ten servings of fruits and vegetables daily. So, although we are only beginning to understand the role of micronutrients in maintaining wellness, we do know that Superfood supplements rich in micronutrients, in combination with natural digestive support, can play a valuable role in providing dietary security.

It is with this thought that we offer the most thorough, best quality and easy to obtain mineral, vitamin and herbal greens and supplement products for your optimal health.       Our specialty ... the best products for your optimal health.                                               Quote from...JEREMY RIVETT-CARNAC president, St. Francis Herb Farm "there is no substitute for quality when it comes to your health."

                                          POINTS OF INTEREST #3

What We Should All Know About Berries!

The positives of berries have been know for years. Our ancestors knew, as did the pilots of the second world war. The Greeks and the Chinese, the Romans and the Native people also knew. For Centuries even Millenia human civilization has used the benefits of berries to enhance their eye sight, treat urinary tract infection, improve circulation, treat infection, treat diarrehea, and most recently even protect against cancer and provide antioxidents for fighting free radicals. The advantages of using berries in your diet for optimal health does'nt stop there.

Blackberries, strawberries, cranberries, bilberries, gooseberries, elderberries, boysenberries, blueberries and rasberries are among the family of beneficial berries for optimal health. Berries are rich in vitamin C vitamin E, Bioflavonoids, Proanthocyanides and Anthocyanides. These compounds are known to fight free radicals, boost your immune system and improve your absorption of vitamins. Ellagic acid, a little known and not well understood nutrient is believed to offer some protection against cancer. Blackberries also contain salicylate , the active ingredient in aspirin.  We all know about aspirins beneficial qualities.

 Researchers at the U.S.D.A. Human Nutrition Centre found Blueberries to be the most effective out of 40 different fruits and vegetables for antioxident properties and activity. As far as eye health is concerned , 3 out of 4 major vision impairment issues have been linked to damaging oxidation in the eye. The anti oxident properties of berries have proven a major force in eye health.

Certainly one way we can help our bodies cope with growing old prematurely (fight free radical oxidation) is to eat well and research has proven repeatedly that including berries and berry supplements in our everyday diet for optimal health is a valuable tool. Now....here is some exciting news from that research.

Dr. James Joseph's 1999 Blueberry study at the Jean Mayer U.S.D.A. Human Nutrition Research Centre on Aging took 3 rat study groups and fed regular diet to one group, fed nutrient extracts to another and the final group was fed the equivalent in humans of 1/2 cup of blueberries daily. After 8 weeks when the rats were considered the equivalent of 70-75 years old, the physical and mental capacities were challenged.

The blueberry-fed rats ran faster, had better balance, and actually reversed the age related motor dysfunctions they had demonstrated prior to going on their blueberry diet. The blueberry fed rats also displayed improved short term memory skills comparable to skills and level of the younger rats. Their brains also showed an improved ability to accept calcium, which has been linked to age related mental illness. (If you have been following through our site(s) you will have read or are about to read why we have included many optimal health products together in Systems. The reason  of course is nutrients working together in harmony. eg:the berries enhanced the ability in rats to accept calcium as does Boron. Boron is one of the trace minerals in Mineral Matrix.) These dramatic results have not yet been measured in humans, however the suggestion that flavonoids in berries, specifically anthocyanides found in blueberries, bilberries, blackberries, cranberries and raspberries may slow the rate in which our brains age.

So now the question is , how do we interact more berries in to our diet and where do we get them.  It is common knowledge that whole foods are better than supplements. ....however with the introduction of a new technology from a company called Cape Cod Biolab Corporation this has changed. They have developed a technology called Bio-Shield which utilizes all of the berry including skin, flesh, seeds, pulp and juice. Prairie Naturals now have incorporated these very high quality supplements in to their Greensforce and Blueberry Force product line. They show on their labels as Blue-Max, Elder-Max and Bil-Max. Just click on any of the Berry links or Greensforce links in our Table of Site Contents  and it will link you directly to those products.

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