Ginger reduces muscle pain caused by exercise, a recent study at the University of Georgia has found.
Approximately 40 volunteers in the study consumed 2-gram ginger capsules or a placebo to test the impact. That’s the equivalent of grating about a teaspoon of ginger on a salad.
On the eighth day of the study the participants lifted weights to induce minor muscle injury. According to the study, muscle pain was reduced by 25 percent among participants who were consuming the ginger capsules.
There was no difference in pain reduction between the raw and heat-treated ginger capsules.
Lead researcher from the University of Georgia, Professor Patrick O’Connor said the ginger as something that really can eliminate muscle pain that can be accepted by many people who experience it.
For someone who’s working out regularly, who might be breaking down muscle on a regular basis, incorporating ginger into daily diet might be helpful. Ginger is also known to contain a chemical that works almost the same anti-inflammatory drugs non-steroidal such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
For people suffering with arthritis pain, it is advisable that crushed root ginger is applied on the skin in and around the knee joint where pain is experienced. It has been discovered that repeated application of root ginger on the skin will considerably reduce or ease the pain caused due to arthritis.
In the past decade, researchers have also discovered that ginger may benefit your cardiovascular health, including: Read More→
Peas: Help Your Heart, Bones & Blood Pressure
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The taste of fresh peas: a trace of sweetness, a nip of acidity, a dust of earthiness and the crunchy, green treasures inside. Their intensity of flavor is remarkable for the first few hours after harvesting.The best part of growing peas is snapping them right off the vine, with their fresh, sweet crunch as music in the mouth. Oh the joy of eating fresh pea pods!
Green peas are bursting with nutrients. They provide good to very good amounts of 8 vitamins, 7 minerals, dietary fiber and protein. Their supercharged nutritional profile can supercharge your health. Peas are filling and low calorie. 100 grams of green peas have only 84 calories of energy.
Men and women who eat peas at least four times a week have a 22% lower risk of coronary heart disease over 19 years than those who consume peas once weekly. The most enthusiastic peas eaters also have lower blood pressure and total cholesterol, and are less likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure and diabetes.
Researchers have found that proteins in common garden peas can help fight high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease (NutraIngredients.com March 24, 2009)
The folic acid and vitamin B6 in green peas are supportive of your cardiovascular health. The vitamin K featured in green peas is instrumental to the body’s healthy blood clotting ability.
Green peas provide nutrients that are important for maintaining bone health. They are a very good source of vitamin K, some of which our bodies convert into K2, the major non-collagen protein in bone. Read More→
Tall plants with their large blooms bring an unexpected explosion of color to your garden. I’m talking about the easy- going giants that announce themselves by standing out above the rest.
Even the most delicately designed of perennial flower gardens will benefit from several tall plants to prevent the overall look from becoming boring. There’s a place in every garden for tall flowers, especially those that make excellent cut flowers.
Here are a few:
* Butterfly bush: A butterfly bush can grow to 5 or 6 feet — 7 in a good season. They attract butterflies and other insects as well as hummingbirds, drawn to their pink, white, purple or blue flowers. Full sun.
* Cosmos: This delicate-looking flower with its fernlike leaves is tough as nails and easy to grow from seed. Their airy, beautiful forms work well just about anywhere, whether it is a container, small annual bed or a large mixed border.
Cosmos need full sun, but will thrive in ordinary soil. In fact, cosmos basically thrive on neglect once they’re growing strong. Butterflies and bees love them. Sensation is just one of the taller varieties, topping out at 4 feet.
And no matter what your color preference is, there is a cosmos out there for you. In addition, adding cosmos will almost guarantee that your garden will be visited by butterflies. Read More→
My Cauliflower
Cauliflower is a shy one. Its pale demeanor doesn’t jump out at you in the produce section, screaming “TAKE ME HOME.”
And it is loaded with a bunch of nutritious goodness including:
- Allicin that is known to promote a healthy heart and reduce the risk of strokes.
- Selenium and vitamin C, both of which work together to strengthen the immune system.
- ‘Indole-3-carbinol’, a substance that can prevent breast and other female cancers.
- High amount of fiber to improve colon health and can even help prevent cancer. Fiber also keeps your digestive tract happy and healthy. It lowers the glycemic index of your meal, keeping your blood sugar and energy levels steady.
- Sulforaphane, a substance that can remove cancer causing chemicals and also stop the spread of cancer cells, even in the later stages of their growth
- Phyto- chemicals that might help reduce the risk of some hereditary cancers.
- Folate that is known to help improve cell growth and replication.
Besides, cauliflower is free of fat and cholesterol, low in sodium and calories. Because of its low carbohydrate content, it’s a good substitute for potatoes for those on a low carb diet.
Cauliflower is an ideal weight-loss companion for meatless meals. Its strong flavor allows it to stand alone without meat or other fatty foods. And if you’re really hungry, raw cauliflower makes a wonderful snack.
Because it’s extra crunchy, cauliflower takes longer to chew, giving your body time to realize you’re full before you eat yourself out of house and home.
For many backyard gardeners, growing cauliflower can be a rather difficult task. This nutritious plant is very temperamental and requires undisturbed, continuous growth for the head, or flower, to develop. Read More→
You may be ingesting 67 pesticides if you’re eating non-organic celery , according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group. The group suggests limiting consumption of pesticides by purchasing organic for the 12 fruits and vegetables.
Of the 12 most contaminated foods, 7 are fruits: peaches, strawberries, apples, domestic blueberries, nectarines, cherries and imported grapes.
Celery, sweet bell peppers, spinach, kale, collard greens and potatoes are the vegetables most likely to retain pesticide contamination:
1. Celery
2. Peaches
3. Strawberries
4. Apples
5. Domestic blueberries
6. Nectarines
7. Sweet bell peppers
8. Spinach, kale and collard greens
9. Cherries
10. Potatoes
11. Imported grapes
12. Lettuce Read More→
