One of the oldest foods known, olives were first cultivated in Crete some five to seven thousand years ago. While olives have a high fat content, almost three-fourths of their fat is the healthy monounsaturated type, which offers cholesterol-lowering properties. Olives are also a good source of vitamin E (which helps to neutralize free radicals), iron, copper and dietary fiber.
Try Tofu Provencal for a festive dish featuring olives.
Asthma is a common disorder that afflicts both children and adults. It is often viewed as mysterious in nature and frustrating to treat, and an asthma attack can be a scary event. The following natural remedies can help lessen the severity and frequency of asthma symptoms and episodes.
For acute asthma attacks, I recommend lobelia, or Indian tobacco (Lobelia inflate). Mix three parts tincture of lobelia with one part tincture of capsicum (red pepper or cayenne pepper). Take 20 drops of the mixture in water at the start of an asthmatic attack. Repeat every 30 minutes for a total of three or four doses.
Changing your diet can be an effective, gentle, inexpensive - and even delicious - way to prevent, relieve or even reverse a wide variety of conditions. If you are at risk for or have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, consider adding these calcium-rich foods to your diet:
Low-fat or non-fat dairy products
Canned sardines and canned salmon
Dark green vegetables such as broccoli, collard greens and bok choy
Tofu
Calcium-fortified juices and carrageenan free soy milk
Black-eyed peas
Blackstrap molasses
Poppy seeds and sesame seeds
Almonds
Figs
Here are some great calcium-rich tofu recipes to integrate into your dinner rotation!
An old bulky computer monitor, dead batteries, unused paint… we have all had something environmentally unfriendly to toss.
Next time you have something to toss that may be toxic, whether its unused prescription medications or printer cartridges, call your city or town department of waste management or check online - most municipal governments have Web sites. These sources can provide you with local contact information of how and where to safely dispose of just about anything.
