Entries Tagged as Recipes
Healthily Prepared Fish May Help to Lower Heart Failure Risk
Posted by Dobri Kiprov, MD | Tags: Lifestyle , Diet , Recipes , Science , Health
Previous research has found that fatty acids (omega-3) in fish may lower risk of cardiovascular disease by decreasing
inflammation, resisting oxidative stress and improving blood pressure, cardiac and blood vessel function. A large-scale analysis of data collected on 84,493 postmenopausal women enrolled in the US Women's Health Initiative Observational Study shows that the type of fish and the cooking method may affect heart failure risk.
Good Fats, Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Diet
Posted by Dobri Kiprov, MD | Tags: Lifestyle , Diet , Recipes , Science , Health
Olive oil is the key component of the Mediterranean Diet which has been shown to have beneficial effects on many diseases. It
can be included in a healthy eating plan as one of the oils that contains the least amount of saturated or bad fat, no cholesterol and is rich on antiinflammtory substaces and antioxidants. Watch video about the Mediterranean Diet (by the way, it is not a diet)
Olive oil may protect against strokes
A diet high in olive oil may help protect older people against strokes, which are the third leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease and cancer. The findings are in a study published in the journal Neurology.
Protein-Rich Breakfast Prompts Healthy Brain Signals
Posted by Dobri Kiprov, MD | Tags: Lifestyle , Diet , Recipes , Health
A University of Missouri researcher has found that eating a healthy breakfast, especially one high in protein, increases satiety and
reduces hunger throughout the day. In addition, using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) the researchers found that eating a protein-rich breakfast reduces the brain signals controlling food motivation and reward-driven eating behavior. Incorporating a healthy breakfast containing protein-rich foods can be a simple strategy for people to stay satisfied longer, and therefore, be less prone to snacking. Watch the video and read on.
Tangerines Prevent Obesity, Diabetes
Posted by Dobri Kiprov, MD | Tags: Diet , Recipes , Science
You can still find tangerines at the market. We know that they are an excellent source of vitamin C. A new study has found that a substance in tangerines can help you loose weight.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Posted by Dobri Kiprov, MD | Tags: Lifestyle , Recipes
Wanted to share with all a recipe for Valentine's day. A popular magazine asked me to discuss aphrodiziac foods but the article is not coming until June. I thought that you and your loved one should not have to wait that long to have good time. So here it is: an easy and delicious recipe for one of the most celebrated love foods. VIDEO And do not forget to add some bubbly to the mix. It does not have to be expensive either. It is all about the tingling sesation from the bubbles.
Kiwifruit
Posted by Dobri Kiprov, MD | Tags: Recipes
This beautiful fruit is the National fruit of New Zealand. It grows in California in the winter months so it is readily avaiable here
fresh right now. It is sweet and delicious on its own or in a fruit salad. Kiwifruit has more vitamin C than orange! It has remarkable antioxidant activity and protects the cardiovascular system by diminishing the formation of dangerous blood clots. And with all this vitamin C, it will do wonders for your skin.
Winter vegetable - cabbage
Posted by Dobri Kiprov, MD | Tags: Recipes
Cabbage is not only a great source of vitamin K and C but it also has many other health benefits. Recent research shows that cabbage
is an especially good source of sinigrin.
Vegetable of the Month - Brussels Sprouts
Posted by Dobri Kiprov, MD | Tags: Recipes
Brussels sprouts are in season right now. When properly prepared, they’re delicious and pack a long list of health benefits.
Little Gems
Posted by Dobri Kiprov, MD | Tags: Recipes
Just in time for your 4th of July party! Little gems are in season now and you do not have to go
to high end restaurants to enjoy them. They are available... Read more >>
Spring Garlic
Posted by Dobri Kiprov, MD | Tags: Recipes
Chefs all over the world cherish the short few weeks when spring garlic is in season. Spring garlic, also known as green garlic is a baby garlic.
Spring Peas
Posted by Dobri Kiprov, MD | Tags: Recipes
Spring is here and so are fresh peas. They are gorgeous to look at when you open the shell. They are very tasty raw as a snack or in salads. Peas contain many vitamins from the B complex (B1, B2, B3(niacin), and B6).