Whole Grain Diet

Understanding Whole Grain Nutrition

Whole Grains are the seeds of plants that belong to the grass
family. This seed, also known as the kernel, is made up of three
key parts: the bran, the germ, and the endosperm.

A whole grain can be a single food, such as oatmeal, brown rice,
barley, or popcorn, or an ingredient in another food such as bread
or cereal. Whole grains include whole wheat, whole oats/oatmeal,
whole-grain corn, popcorn, brown rice, whole rye, whole-grain
barley, wild rice, buckwheat, bulgur (cracked wheat), millet,
quinoa, and sorghum. Other less common whole grains include
amaranth, emmer, farro, grano (lightly pearled wheat), spelt, and
wheat berries.

Recent research reported in the May 2007 issue of the online
journal Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, shows that
Americans should eat more whole grains like oatmeal, barley and
brown rice to help lower their risk of clogged arteries, heart
attacks and strokes, according to researchers. The study's lead
author, Dr. Philip B Mellen, of Wake Forest University in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina commented: "Many consumers and health
professionals are not aware of the health benefits of whole
grains".

In a review of seven major studies, the researchers found that
higher whole grain intake was consistently linked to a lower risk
of heart disease and stroke. On average, adults who ate 2.5
servings of whole grains per day were nearly one-quarter less
likely to develop cardiovascular disease than their peers who
rarely consumed whole grains. Whole grains are believed to
benefit the heart in a number of ways. The fiber and other
nutrients in whole grains may help lower cholesterol, blood sugar
and insulin levels, as well as improve blood vessel functioning and
reduce inflammation in the circulatory system. Yet, surveys show
that few Americans get the recommended three servings of whole
grains per day, according to the authors of the new study. More
than 40 percent of U.S. adults say they eat no whole grains at all.

So I want all of you to eat more whole grains every day -- organic if you can afford it. Start slowly by adding a few more to your diet, and this way you will make a lasting change.

Most of us cannot fit that much food into our diet each day even if we sat and ate nutritious food all day. Whole food nutrition comes in a convenient capsule - Juice Plus. I recommend this to my clients as a way to get reach the 9-13 suggested daily servings.

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Bumble Bee Sting-Treat Bee Stings

How to Treat Bee Stings - Natural Remedy




* Before sharing my story, if a person is known to be allergic to bee stings, seek medical help immediately. Also, if the sting site becomes infected or painful/worse over 24 hours, seek help from a medical professional.

A couple of weeks ago I was unfortunate enough to get stung by both a bee and hornet while working in the garden.

My arm swelled up so off to the doctor I went. The clinic gave me cream and an antihistamine. The next day the swelling was getting progressively worse
so off to my regular doctor I went. Infected arm - needed medication :( What was interesting is what the Dr. told me. The next time you get stung put a penny on the bite for 15 minutes. I thought, wow next time (if there ever is one) I will try it.


Well that night Shelley's niece got stung by two bees. When she came over to swim I looked at the bite and it had already started to swell. So off I went to get my money. Taped a penny to her arm for 15 minutes. The next morning, there was no sign of a bite. Wow were we surprised. Her niece, we decided, just wasn't allergic to the sting.

Well guess what happened again on Saturday night. I was helping my friend
deadhead her flowers and guess what? You are right I got stung again two times
by a hornet on my left hand. Was I ticked. I thought, here I go again having
to go to the doctor for yet another remedy. Well I promptly went into the house, again got my pennies, and taped two of them to my bites -- I then sat and sulked for 15 minutes. The penny took the sting out of the bite immediately. I still wasn't sure what was going to happen. The next morning I could only see the spot where he had stung me. No redness, no swelling.

Just wanted to share the marvelous information in case any of you are experiencing the same problem at home. The Dr. said some how the copper in the penny counteracts the bite.


After a bee or hornet sting, you should:
* Remove the stinger as soon as possible by scraping it horizontally. This can easily be done with a credit card. Do not pull it out with the fingers, as this will squeeze the venom out of the sac and into the body.
* Apply cool compresses on the sting.
* Tape copper penny to the sting site for 15 minutes.
* Use a paste of baking soda and water over the sting to help decrease itching.

So remember this little bit of bee sting natural first aid when you're cultivating your organic gardens and pass it on to your friends, children, grandchildren, and pets.

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