A Note on Winter Squash

A delicious and versatile meal option for the colder months, winter squash comes in many varieties, all with plenty of healthful nutrients: winter squash is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, and provides good amounts of potassium, dietary fiber and folate. They also provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, and have been associated with the prevention of variety of diseases, including benign prostatic hyperplasia, lung cancer, atherosclerosis, diabetes-related health issues, and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, and osteoarthritis.

Try my Squash Pie recipe for a delicious dessert.

A Zinc Deficiency

We all need zinc to help protect against oxidative stress and complete DNA repair, but deficiencies in this trace mineral may be common and increase risks of cancer, DNA damage, infectious diseases and suboptimal immune function. The older you get, the greater the risk of running low on zinc. An estimated 12 percent of the U.S. population is probably at risk of zinc deficiency, and up to 40 percent of seniors may be deficient because absorption of zinc slows with age and because dietary intake may not meet your nutritional needs, according to experts at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. One recent study found that even a minor zinc deficiency can result in increased DNA damage. Zinc deficiencies have been linked to prostate cancer and to esophageal, breast and head and neck cancers and may contribute to infections and to autoimmune diseases. Unfortunately, tests for zinc status aren't very good. The best dietary sources are beef and poultry; zinc is poorly absorbed from plants. The recommended daily allowance is 8 mg for women and 11 mg for men, but I generally recommend taking 15 mg of zinc daily - or up to 30 mg daily if you don't eat many foods of animal origin.

Mouth Bacteria

Your face is the mirror of your health. Sometimes the condition of your mouth can give you clues regarding your overall health. Maintenance of a good oral hygiene is very necessary during today's hectic lifestyles. You will be surprised to know that your body's well being lies entirely on the health of your mouth. Mouth bacteria can cause several oral ailments, including bad breath and infections.

From your mouth, you can observe various symptoms that can help you identify health problems that can indicate the first signs of a chronic disease. There are many mouth related disease such as gum disease which is caused by a mouth bacteria. People can avoid these bacteria if they maintain good oral health such as daily brushing and flossing. However, this is sometimes not sufficient because harmful bacteria can grow out of control and they can lead to infection or any serious disease. Saliva is a key to fight against bacteria and viruses because it contains enzymes that can fight against mouth bacteria different ways.

Mozart and Premature Babies

Listening to the music of the master seems to help the babies grow. Exposing the infants to 30 minutes of Mozart's music daily appears to calm them, report researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel. This is good news, because the less agitated the preemies are, the less energy they'll expend and the faster they’ll gain weight - that boosts their immunity to infections and other illnesses and enables them to go home from the hospital. The researchers measured the physiological effects of the music on the babies and compared the "after Mozart" results with earlier measurements. Why Mozart? The Israeli researchers suggest that unlike the compositions of Beethoven or Bach, Mozart's music has a melody that is highly repetitive, perhaps similar to the rhythm of the heartbeat they would hear in the womb, which the investigators speculated may affect the organizational centers in the babies' brains. The Israeli study is part of an international effort to determine what environmental effects promote the health and survival of susceptible infants. Next, the Israeli team plans to expose premature infants to other types of music to see what evokes a similar response. One of them suggested "rap" as a type of music that is also highly repetitive. What would Mozart think of that?

Mullein for Winter Woes

If dry, bronchial coughs, chest congestion and ear infections are bothering you this winter, consider taking mullein. The flowers and leaves of the mullein plant are safe and effective in addressing many seasonal respiratory problems. Products are available as tinctures, oils, powders, lozenges, capsules, extracts and even in whole leaf form - select reliable brands that are 100 percent pure mullein. For congestion and dry cough, try a dropperful of tincture in a little warm water every four hours; mullein is safe for adults, but do not give mullein to young children for coughs. For adult ear infections, try a few drops of mullein oil, slightly warmed, directly in the ear - this is safe for children’s ear infections as well. As with any supplement, pregnant women should discuss mullein with their doctor before use.

Thinking About Taking Supplements?

If you take supplements, vitamins or herbs, the following can help to lessen or prevent any side effects - and help to promote the benefits vitamins can provide:

Take your supplements during or after a meal, unless directed otherwise, and drink plenty of fluids as well.

Take consistently to achieve maximum health benefits. It usually takes two to three months before you feel the full positive effects of adding nutritional supplements.

Take as indicated. Your supplements may be recommended or packaged for morning, noon or evening dosages, based on your individual health needs. For maximum benefit, take your supplements at the time of day indicated on the package.

A Super Fat Burning Diet for men which actually works

If what you want is an extremely effective fat burning diet for men so that you can get back in perfect shape, you’re most definitely in luck. The food which are listed below are pretty easy to prepare. The foods that you should eat depends majorly on your lifestyle. Listed below are some really effective fat burning foods for men which work wonders.

Soup- Soup is a dish which should always be consumed prior to having dinner. Soup performs the amazing function of preventing you from overeating. This food can thus surely be included in the list for the fat burning foods for men.

Lean Turkey- Lean Turkey if eaten in a limited quantity will surely help bolster the body’s metabolism and will not even be converted to fat. Hence, consumption of Lean Turkey would most definitely lead to weight loss.

10 Foods to Lose Weight

Looking for an easy way to lose pounds? We have got the key. So get with it.

Eating right food can be one of the best ways to lose weight fast and easily. Here are 10 foods that will help you lose mulish belly fat.

Sprouts: Sprouts are excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Eating sprouted pulses help you to lose weight. Sprouts fill dieters up and are filled with nutrients.

Grapes: Grapes are a priceless fruit for dieters. They are full of fiber and a great source of antioxidants that helps to prevent ageing. Grapes have additional weight loss benefits such as low in calories and high in water content.