Living in 21st century society, it is easy to overlook the obvious in our quest to keep healthy- the food we eat. There is an increasing body of evidence that shows eating the right combinations of foods can prevent certain diseases and lessen the symptoms of many other diseases. For example, did you know that eating cranberries and blueberries can prevent bladder infections…or that strawberries and blueberries have been shown to have anti-cancer properties in laboratory settings? It’s true. Black berries have powerful anti-oxidants that slow the aging process and make us look younger. Also, like all berries, blackberries are an important source of vitamins and minerals.
In looking for a healthy cooking oil, Coconut Oil should be considered. In the April 2004 Cooking in the Lite Newsletter, by Brit Elders “Coconut Oil has been found to boost the metabolism, act as a powerful antioxidant, augment the immune system, and working from the inside of the body and/or by applying directly to the skin, it appears that this oil helps make skin feel smoother.” She further states, “Health benefits that are currently being attributed to coconut oil are not what the experts expected to find. They are now linking coconut oil to lowered bad or LDL cholesterol, stimulation of thyroid activity, naturally produced anti-aging steroids, pregnenolone, progesterone and DHEA. It is almost 50% lauric acid, a beneficial fatty acid found in human breast mild and capric acid. Lauric and capric acid convert to monolaurin in the human body. Monolaurin is used by the human body to destroy lipid coated viruses, as well as several forms of bacteria and protozoa.”
