Nuts for stones

Back in May, we discussed the importance of holding on to your
gallbladder even when many doctors tell you that you don't really
need it (5/13/04 e-Tip, subject line: "Keeping your extra parts").
And be sure to check out the October issue of Nutrition & Healing
for Dr. Wright's recommendations on doing just that. In the
meantime, some recently released study results put one more arrow
in your anti-gallstone quiver: nuts.

One of the results from the seminal Nurses Health Study
determined that eating 5 ounces of nuts per week could result in a
25 percent decrease in your risk of gallstones. This declaration
came after following over 80,000 women for about 20 years -- so
it's no fly-by-night conclusion.

Nuts are a complex plant food that offer several stone-fighting
benefits. Most notably, they are high in dietary fiber and
phytoesterols, both of which protect against cholesterol gallstone
formation.

Of course, nuts have always gotten a bad rap for being high in fat
and calories. Keep in mind, though, that the fat content of nuts
does not even compare with that of other snacks, such as chips and
cookies. The fat in nuts is monounsaturated fat, and has been
shown to actually lower cholesterol and be healthy for you.

It's important to be mindful that there are plenty of factors that can
add up to gallstones. But adding this simple ingredient to your diet
might offer some extra help in keeping your gallbladder free and
clear of stones -- and keeping it where it belongs: in your body! 

*****************************************
         How to Pummel Old Age and Please Your Wife

This "miracle cure" helps you increase muscle mass and grow lean
again.  It helps you burn body fat and turn heads on the golf
course.

It sharpens your memory, focuses your mind, and banishes
depression...

It can even improve your marriage by boosting your power and
virility...

No, it's not some side effect laden drug, it's a natural
chemical your body flooded you with when you became a man.  The
problem is, your body stops the flow as you age.  Now, learn how
your body can naturally produce this "miracle cure" again: 

http://www.youreletters.com/t/59142/2873601/647004/0/

******************************************

Not just for martinis anymore

Q: I've heard a lot about how good extra virgin olive oil is for your
health -- but what about olives themselves? Where I live, "olive
bars" have become very popular, and I admit to being more than a
little addicted myself. Do I need to feel guilty or cut back?

JVW: As they say, the fruit doesn't fall too far from the tree. In
the case of olives, everything that comes from this fruit appears to
be healthy -- the oil, the leaves, and the fruit itself. They are low in
calories, contain "good" fat, and have no cholesterol, to name just
a few of the benefits that stand out.

But while all olives may be created equal, all olive preparation is
not. Olives are not edible straight off the tree. They contain a
glucoside called oleuropein that makes them bitter -- but
manufacturers remove it during processing. And there is a big
difference between the traditionally fermented olives and those that
are commercially processed.

In order to make foods "shelf stable" manufactures practice some
combination of high-heat pasteurization and refrigeration in almost
all mass-produced foods, including the olives on your average
supermarket shelf. Some experts have hypothesized that excessive
pasteurization might cause imbalances in intestinal flora since it
eliminates the beneficial lactobacteria produced by traditional
fermentation practices. The olives in the olive bars you refer to (a
new trend in natural food store marketing) are more likely to have
traditionally fermented fruits and, as such, would be the healthier
variety to satiate your "olive tooth."

*******************************************
  DOING SOMETHING GOOD FOR YOUR HEART JUST GOT EASIER
 
Most doctors will agree--coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is one of
the nutrients we need the most. Used to help maintain heart
health, promote healthy cholesterol levels, boost cellular
energy and fight free-radical production, now you can add
CoQ10 to your daily regimen without having to swallow another pill!

This breakthrough in supplement delivery provides a full 100 mg.
of pure CoQ10 in a delicious, orange-flavored, fast-melting tablet. 
Nothing to chew and no horse pills to "choke down"...before you
know it, this tasty tablet dissolves--right on your tongue--into a
delicious orange liquid.  It will make taking a one-a-day multi
vitamin seem like a chore!

Now, doing something good for your heart just got easier. To
learn more, visit the link below: 

http://www.youreletters.com/t/59142/2873601/647005/0/        

*******************************************

What are…probiotics?

It might surprise you to know that a healthy human gut contains
trillions of bacteria and other microbes. They are actually
necessary for healthy digestion and immune function.

"Probiotics" is the term for live bacteria that support the microbes
in your gastrointestinal tract, and help you stay healthy. They can
be particularly helpful after a round of antibiotics to repopulate
your system with the "good bacteria" it needs to function properly.
The most well-known food source of probiotics is yogurt. But if
you stay away from dairy products, as Dr. Wright generally
advises, you can find supplements that contain probiotics when
you need them. Keep in mind when you're shopping at the natural
health store among the many things labeled "probiotic" that a study
found liquid preparations to be more likely to deliver the goods
than powdered forms.

Privacy Policy