Healthy FoodsFood as a source of energy and life. Healthy eating recipes.Isoflavones- August 31, 2007 Isoflavone is a class of non-nutrient plant substances with potential anticancer effects. Isoflavones occur in relatively high concentrations in soy products. The content varies with the variety, time of harvest, and geographic location. Isoflavones belong to the general class of flavonoids; they possess complex ring structures with oxygen atoms attached. Genistein and daizein are two ...http://www.foodasfood.com/isoflavones/ Carrots Recipes- August 22, 2007 Carrot Salad 4 Servings 1 lb large carrots, scraped and cut in quarters lengthwise 1 pinch each, salt and sugar 4 cloves garlic, chopped 14 tsp each ground cumin and parsley wine vinegar, salt, and hot red pepper to taste a few coriander seed Cook the carrots with salt, sugar, and garlic for 15 minutes. Drain and cover with vinegar, a little more ...http://www.foodasfood.com/carrots-recipes/ Stroke Prevention- August 14, 2007 Disruption of blood flow to the brain is known as stroke (or cerebrovascular accident - CVA) - a disorder that occurs in two basic forms: clot strokes and bleeding stroke, both potentially life threatening. About 80 percent of stokes among Americans are due to clot stroke - clots in blood vessels blocking the oxygen-rich blood ...http://www.foodasfood.com/stroke-prevention/ Health Benefits of Olive Oil- August 6, 2007 Biological Background: Olive oil is extracted from ground olives (Olea europaea). Nutritional Info: A tablespoon of olive oil contains 14 g of fat (mainly monounsaturated oleic acid), equivalent to 120calories. Pharmacological Activity: Olive oil is rich in oleic acid, a monosaturated fatty acid, and phytochemicals oleurpein and hydrooxylorosol, potent anti oxidants. Olive oil can lower blood levels ...http://www.foodasfood.com/health-benefits-of-olive-oil/ |