Talorgan Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 (edited) 1 hour ago, Velma said: What sticks in my craw is not the cucumbers, but the fact that we used to produce them and now there is a scarcity. I am a native of the Clyde Valley which was once the ‘fruit basket’ of Scotland. Like most local kids, we picked fruit during the summer holidays for pocket money. I witnessed its decline and can still see the derelict glasshouses all around. There are some orchards, but a fraction of what there before. Today, there is only one tomato grower left. The Clyde Valley is now a succession of garden centres. https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/how-clyde-valley-was-once-fruit-basket-scotland-613747 Sad but I see in article some apple orchards starting up again hope soft fruit etc comes back too! Edited February 22 by Talorgan 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 2 hours ago, Greenhulk50 said: More Bullshit! they are trying to drive us crazy, I feel sorry for the Royals what are they gonna do ? Camilla and Catherine will have to do without their cucumbers for a few weeks . 1 hour ago, Velma said: What sticks in my craw is not the cucumbers, but the fact that we used to produce them and now there is a scarcity. I am a native of the Clyde Valley which was once the ‘fruit basket’ of Scotland. Like most local kids, we picked fruit during the summer holidays for pocket money. I witnessed its decline and can still see the derelict glasshouses all around. There are some orchards, but a fraction of what there before. Today, there is only one tomato grower left. The Clyde Valley is now a succession of garden centres. https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/how-clyde-valley-was-once-fruit-basket-scotland-613747 Just been to my local Aldi to stock up on olive oil, tinned toms and my usual bags of peppers. Barely any peppers left but a shed load of tomatoes. This is what happened with toilet paper. The price of fruit and veg will rise substantially, but in a months time there’ll be loads of tomatoes and peppers again but the price will still be high. Artificial inflation, squeezing the most out of customers. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 B vitamins regulate the immune system and improve cardiovascular and neurological systems BY RHODA WILSON ON FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ( B vitamins are a group of eight micronutrients that are not related to each other and play a significant role in maintaining optimal health. They are found in a variety of foods, but certain health factors may increase your body’s requirements. B vitamins are pivotal to regulating the immune system and helping to prevent a dangerous cytokine storm during a covid infection. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) plays an important role in this process and niacin is a building block of NAD. They are also neuroprotective, playing a role in lowering depression and anxiety, lowering the potential risk of vincristine-induced peripheral neuropathy associated with chemotherapy agents and potentially playing a role in nerve regeneration by supporting cell structures. Review this list of foods containing the B vitamins and consider limiting sugar and eating fermented foods to increase your production and absorption of the B vitamins in a healthy gut. One group of eight micronutrients is commonly called B vitamins or B-complex vitamins. These are water-soluble vitamins your body requires for normal functioning. Because they are water-soluble, the body does not store them. Any excess vitamin B you consume during the day is excreted in the urine. This also means that you must consume these vitamins each day to meet your body’s requirements. They are micronutrients because you only need them in small quantities, yet they play a significant role in optimal health. Despite belonging to the same complex of vitamins, they are not related. While they are found in a variety of foods, certain factors may increase your need for B vitamins. These factors include your age, dietary choices, genetics, medications, liver disease and alcohol use.1 The eight B vitamins and their function include:2 B1 (thiamin) — Glucose metabolism and nerve function B2 (riboflavin) — Metabolism, vision and skin health B3 (niacin) — Skin health, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, nervous system and digestion B5 (pantothenic acid) — Metabolism and red blood cell and steroid hormone production B6 (pyridoxine) — Protein and carbohydrate metabolism, red blood cell production, creation of neurotransmitters and steroid hormone activity B7 (biotin) — Carbohydrate and fat metabolism B9 (folate) — Foetal nervous system, DNA synthesis, cell growth and forming red blood cells B12 (cobalamin) — Neurological function, mental ability and red blood cell production Irregulated Immune System Raises Risks Linked to Covid Since 2020, the health condition that’s been at the top of many people’s minds has been covid. I’ve written many articles reviewing how nutrients like vitamins C and D can help prevent and play a role in the treatment of this illness. Another nutrient known to influence your immune system and immune competence is the group of B vitamins. One factor that makes covid dangerous for people with underlying medical conditions is it over-activates your immune system and triggers a cytokine or bradykinin storm. B vitamins play a role in modulating immune function, which means the immune system functions more effectively and minimises this risk. Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutrition expert from Harvard Medical school, explains it this way to Yahoo! Life:3 You can think of the immune system as an army. Its job is to protect the body. But if the immune system army isn’t well-regulated, it can overreact and actually cause more damage – this overreaction is what often happens in covid-19 and is referred to as the cytokine storm. Cytokines are inflammatory molecules released by immune cells. They are like the weapons of the immune system army. So, if immune cells are soldiers, cytokines are guns and grenades. And in a poorly regulated immune system, the body’s cytokine storm induced by covid causes lots of inflammation in the body, just as if little grenades were being tossed around. This is what causes the worst outcomes and death in covid. A 2021 paper4 stresses the need to highlight the importance of B vitamins as they play a pivotal role in proper immune function. They assist in the activation of both the innate and adaptive responses, as well as reducing proinflammatory cytokines and preventing hypercoagulability. B vitamins not only contribute to a healthy immune system but potentially could prevent or reduce severe symptoms of covid. The paper detailed the various functions B vitamins have that may be useful in managing covid symptoms. This includes vitamin B1 deficiency that creates an inadequate antibody response, vitamin B5 and B6 deficiencies that may affect inflammation and vitamin B9 deficiency that adversely affects your adaptive immune response as B9 helps prevent the virus from binding to and gaining entry into your cells. Niacin may be another missing piece to the covid puzzle. A 2021 paper5 awaiting peer review by Dmitry Kats, PhD, focuses specifically on niacin and raises the question of whether this vitamin may be a crucial player in the disease process. Kats notes that a hallmark of covid is the cytokine storm, which can lead to multiple organ failure and death. By decreasing and controlling these damaging cytokines, you stand a good chance of thwarting the cytokine storm and the downstream damage that it causes. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) plays an important role in this process and niacin is a building block of NAD. As researchers in the 2021 paper explain:6 NAD+ is released during the early stages of inflammation and has immunomodulatory properties, known to decrease the pro-inflammatory cytokines, IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α. Recent evidence indicates that targeting IL-6 could help control the inflammatory storm in patients with covid-19. In addition to markedly decreasing proinflammatory cytokines, niacin has also been shown to:7 Reduce the replication of several viruses, including vaccinia virus, human immunodeficiency virus, enteroviruses and hepatitis B virus. Reduce neutrophil infiltration. Have anti-inflammatory effects in patients with ventilator-induced lung injury. Lower Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety with B Vitamins The need for strategies to lower anxiety and depression rose dramatically during the covid pandemic. Since it’s likely not the last pandemic in the coming months and years, this need will presumably not dissipate. Developing strategies to improve resilience is an important step to protecting your health and the health of your family. A double-blind 2022 study8 engaged 478 college students over a five-year period during which the participants received one of three options: a lactose placebo pill, 1,000 microgram vitamin B12 tablet or 100 milligrams (mg) vitamin B6 tablet for one month. The researchers used questionnaires and specific visual tests that gave evidence of GABAergic inhibitory interactions to evaluate the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a chemical known to inhibit nerve impulses in the brain and thus lower excitability. Vitamin B6 is a coenzyme in the production of GABA and in other pathways that help reduce neural excitability. The participants consumed vitamin B6 or B12 at 50 times higher than the recommended daily dose. However, as the researchers pointed out, recent evidence demonstrates that while the optimum level of vitamin B has not been established, it “certainly exceeds the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) and many individuals are borderline deficient.”9 The researchers found that B6 supplementation lowered anxiety and produced a trend toward lower levels of depression, and B12 supplementation also helped lower anxiety. While there were some limitations to the study, such as not doing a baseline or post-test serum analysis to determine if the participants were deficient or if the supplements raised the serum level, the researchers found that:10 … nutrition-based interventions produce far fewer unpleasant side effects than drugs, and so in the future people might prefer them as an intervention. To make this a realistic choice, further research is needed to identify other nutrition-based interventions that benefit mental well-being, allowing different dietary interventions to be combined in future to provide greater results. Magnesium is another nutrient that has a powerful effect on depression and anxiety; so much so that Psychology Today calls it the “original chill pill.”11 Researchers have demonstrated that magnesium has a beneficial effect on an individual’s subjective perception of anxiety,12 and that magnesium was effective in the treatment of mild to moderate depression in adults without the need for monitoring for toxicity.13 Magnesium and vitamin B6 work even better in combination. A 2018 study14 highlighted the importance of these two nutrients on mental health. When taken together, animal studies have demonstrated they have a complementary effect on stress reduction. The research was a Phase IV investigator-blinded trial in healthy adults who received either magnesium alone or a combination of magnesium and vitamin B6. They found those taking the combination had a 24% improvement in stress scores. Improves Cardiovascular and Neurological Systems B vitamins are powerhouse nutrients also known to protect your brain and heart. Two that are frequently studied are vitamins B6 and B12. According to Drugs.com,15 one function of vitamin B6 is to help the body maintain normal levels of homocysteine. This is an amino acid that has been associated with dementia, stroke, osteoporosis and heart disease when it is above normal levels.16 A preliminary study17 in 2007 demonstrated that high levels of vitamin B6 helped lower levels of homocysteine in men with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder but not women. The data have not consistently shown that reducing homocysteine levels using vitamins B6 and B12 could reduce cardiovascular events. However, a 2021 study18 assessed the effect of vitamins B6, B9 and B12 on homocysteine levels as it is also related to the risk of stroke, cardiovascular disorders and vascular death. The intervention demonstrated a risk reduction of 11% among stroke patients for the three risks, a 13% reduction for stroke and a 17% reduction for vascular death. In addition to the effect on mental health, vitamins B6 and B12 have demonstrated properties that protect against peripheral neuropathy. A 2021 study19 sought to evaluate if B6 and B12 could prevent vincristine-induced peripheral neuropathy which occurs in 40% to 45% of patients receiving this chemotherapeutic agent. Of the 102 patients enrolled, 81 completed the study during which the researchers found a significant difference in the incidence of peripheral neuropathy between the intervention and placebo groups. Data showed an absolute risk reduction of 30% and a relative risk reduction of 54% in the intervention group. A 2021 paper20 published in BioMed Research International proposed that vitamins B1, B6 and B12 are key players in the protection of the neurological system against environmental influences. They suggest these vitamins may help nerve regeneration by supporting the development of cell structures. How to Improve Your Vitamin B Status I generally recommend getting most if not all your nutrition from locally and organically sourced real food. Depending on your situation and condition, however, you may need to consider supplements. Start by reviewing the following list of foods that contain B vitamins. If you find that you rarely or never eat foods rich in one or more of these nutrients, you may want to consider taking a high-quality, ideally food-based supplement. Also, consider limiting sugar and eating fermented foods. B vitamins are produced within a healthy gut environment. Eating real food, including plenty of leafy greens and fermented foods, will provide your microbiome with important fibre and beneficial bacteria to help optimise your internal vitamin B production. Vitamin B1 — Pork, fish, nuts and seeds, beans, green peas and brown rice.21 The RDA is 1.1 mg for adult women and 1.2 mg for adult men. Vitamin B2 — Eggs, organ meats, lean meats, green vegetables such as asparagus, broccoli and spinach.22 The RDA is 1.1 mg for adult women and 1.3 mg for men. Your body cannot absorb more than about 27 mg at a time, and some multivitamins or B-complex supplements may contain unnecessarily high amounts. Vitamin B3 — Chicken, pork, brown rice, peanuts, avocados, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds.23 The dietary reference intake established by the Food and Nutrition Board ranges from 14 to 16 mg per day for adults. Vitamin B5 — Beef, poultry, seafood, organ meats, eggs, milk, mushrooms, avocados, potatoes, broccoli, peanuts, sunflower seeds, chickpeas and brown rice.24 The RDA is 5 mg for adults over the age of 19. Vitamin B6 — Turkey, beef, chicken, wild-caught salmon, sweet potatoes, potatoes, sunflower seeds, pistachios, avocados, spinach and bananas.25 Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of B vitamins, especially B6.26 One serving (2 tablespoons) contains nearly 10 mg of vitamin B6. Not to be confused with Brewer’s yeast or other active yeasts, nutritional yeast is made from an organism grown on molasses, which is then harvested and dried to deactivate the yeast. It has a pleasant cheesy flavour and can be added to several different dishes. Vitamin B9 — Fresh, raw, organic leafy green vegetables, especially broccoli, asparagus, spinach and turnip greens, and a wide variety of beans, liver, black-eyed peas and avocados.27 Folic acid is a synthetic type of B vitamin used in supplements; folate is the natural form found in foods. For folic acid to be of use, it must first be activated into its biologically active form (L-5-MTHF). Nearly half the population has difficulty converting folic acid into the bioactive form due to a genetic reduction in enzyme activity. For this reason, if you take a B-vitamin supplement, make sure it contains natural folate rather than synthetic folic acid. Nutritional yeast is an excellent source.28 Vitamin B12 — Vitamin B12 is found almost exclusively in animal tissues, including foods like beef and beef liver, lamb, snapper, venison, salmon, shrimp, scallops, poultry, eggs and dairy products.29 Nutritional yeast is high in B12,30 and is highly recommended for vegetarians and vegans. One serving (2 tablespoons) provides nearly 8 mcg of natural vitamin B12. Sources and References 1 Nutrients, 2016;8(11) Table 1 2 Better Health Channel, Vitamin B 3 Yahoo! Life, August 27, 2020 4 Maturitas, 2021; 144 para 3 5 OSF Preprints, Sufficient Niacin Supply: The Missing Puzzle Piece to COVID-19 6, 7 Maturitas, 2021; 144 Section 1.3, para 1, 45% DTP 8, 9 Human Psychopharmacology, 2022; doi: 10.1002/hup.2852 10 EurekAlert! July 19, 2022 11 Psychology Today, June 12, 2011 12 Nutrients, 2017;9(5) 13 PLOS ONE June 27, 2017 14 PLOS ONE, 2018;13(12) 15 Drugs.com, January 19, 2023, subhead 1 top 2 paras 16 Harvard Health, March 9, 2014 Para 1 17 Clinical Neuropharmacology, 2007 30(1) Results and Concl 18 Cureus, 2021;13(5) 19 Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology Research, 2021; doi: 10.31579/2693-7247/080 20 BioMed Research International, 2021; doi: 10.1155/2021/9968228 21 NIH, Thiamin 22 NIH.gov Riboflavin 23 NIH, Niacin 24 NIH, Pantothenic Acid 25 NIH, Vitamin B6 26, 28, 30 Nutrition Data, Nutritional Yeast 27 NIH, Folate 29 NIH, Vitamin B12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 Food shortages: The perfect storm that led to UK supermarkets rationing fruit and vegetables By Angela Symons • 23/02/2023 - 12:30 British supermarket shelves lay bare as farmers battle with labour shortages, soaring energy costs, inflation, supply chain issues and climate change. Eggs and salad ingredients have been particularly affected by this “perfect storm” of events. “Everybody wants to avoid rationing… which is what we saw with eggs in December,” Minette Batters, president of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) of England and Wales, told Sky News. “I think there are going to be challenges on availability of some food items,” she continued in the interview following the NFU’s annual conference on Tuesday. Morrisons has placed two per item limit on cucumbers, lettuce, peppers and tomatoes. Asda is limiting sales of broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, lettuce, peppers, raspberries, salad bags, and tomatoes to three per customer. In a YouGov poll, 61 per cent of UK respondents said they have personally noticed or experienced food shortages in their local shop or supermarket in the last few weeks. Tomato and vegetable shortages have also been reported in Ireland. Why are there food shortages in the UK? Farmers in England and Wales have been hit with soaring inflation. Since 2019, the cost of fertiliser has gone up by 169 per cent, Batters said at the NFU conference. With the backdrop of rising gas prices due to Russian sanctions, energy costs are up 79 per cent - three times higher than normal. Animal feed, meanwhile, is up 57 per cent. Overall, UK farmers face costs that are almost 50 per cent higher than in 2019. Elsewhere producers are also suffering the snowball effects of the energy crisis too. Despite the rise in supermarket food prices, many farmers are still facing higher prodction costs than profit. Labour shortages have also hit hard in the UK. The situation is particularly bad in the poultry industry which is already reeling from the bird flu outbreak, as well as horticultural businesses and pig farms. This is partially due to post-Brexit restrictions on freedom of movement. Extreme weather has only added to these struggles. The UK has faced abnormally high temperatures in both summer and winter, as well as drought in some parts of the country, which has impacted crops and livestock. Abnormal weather abroad has also impacted yields, particularly in southern Europe and northern Africa. This is expected to affect imports for the next few weeks. Which food items are most at risk in the UK? According to Batters, UK production of salad ingredients is expected to fall to the lowest levels since records began in 1985. Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, field vegetables and potatoes are particularly at risk. In Morocco - which the UK relies on heavily for tomatoes since Brexit - cold temperatures, heavy rain, flooding and cancelled ferries have also caused restrictions on tomato exports. Eggs are also affected. UK production has fallen to its lowest level in nine years, with nearly a billion fewer eggs produced in 2022 compared to 2019. An NFU survey of livestock producers found that 40 per cent of beef farmers and 36 per cent of sheep farmers are planning to reduce numbers in the next 12 months, primarily due to rising costs. Are there food shortages elsewhere in Europe? Below freezing temperatures in Spain have affected certain fruit and vegetable growers, particularly in the southeast municipality of Almería, which is the main supplier of vegetables to Europe during the winter months. This has impacted exports to Ireland but does not seem to have significantly affected mainland Europe so far. While Ireland would usually depend on Dutch imports from April, growers are not heating their greenhouses due to the energy crisis. This has caused shortages of items like aubergines, tomatoes and cucumbers that could continue for some time yet. Since Brexit, the UK has relied on imports from outside Europe for some food items. In a video shared on Twitter, Save British Farming chair Liz Webster claims, “The reason that we have food shortages in Britain and that we don’t have food shortages in Spain - or anywhere else in the European Union - is because of Brexit.” She adds, “Brexit messed up our trade. This also impacted our labour supply because it ended freedom of movement. It also removed the cap and food subsidies.” How can UK farmers’ issues be resolved? Improving the farming industry’s resilience relies heavily on government policy. The NFU is urging the UK government to promote domestic food production and put British farmers first when negotiating trade deals. It has also called for improved support for the energy-intensive industry in the face of soaring bills. The agriculture and horticulture sectors are currently not eligible for the government’s energy support scheme. Embracing sustainable farming practices and new technologies, such as on-farm renewables generation and carbon sequestration, is also key to securing the industry’s future. The NFU has called for government schemes to incentivise positive environmental action by farmers. It has also urged it to take the issue of food security as seriously as energy security. What can you do to help combat food shortages? First of all, Batters urges consumers not to panic buy. Doing so could risk creating further shortages and inflation. Buying local not only helps support local farmers but also avoids the climate change-inducing effects of importing. But how about when certain food items aren’t available? Consider growing your own vegetables at home. Not everyone has access to a garden but there are creative ways for apartment dwellers to become more self-sufficient. Balcony gardens, allotments, indoor allotments and even garden rentals through Airbnb-style platforms like Allotme can help you get started. body=https://www.euronews.com/green/2023/02/22/food-shortages-why-are-uk-supermarkets-rationing-fruit-and-vegetables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Eat seasonal or grow your own lol - I hate turnip and defo would not have it in my daily sandwich instead of tomato just use beetroot instead. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11784933/Shoppers-urged-turn-seasonal-veg-amid-fears-rationing-crisis-month.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleP Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Kent apple farmers forced to dig up orchards over financial losses https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-64751224 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Easiest Vegetables To Grow: Top 5 Garden Veggies Most Recommended By Experts POSTED ON FEBRUARY 23, 2023HOME AND GARDEN By Stephanie Vallette Interested in starting a vegetable garden? There are many easy-to-grow options that are perfect for beginners. It’s not only a fun and tasty hobby, but studies often point to the amazing benefits you get from spending time outside and connecting with nature. So, if you’re ready to find out where to start, just keep reading. We’ve found the consensus on the five easiest vegetables to grow, according to 15 planting pros. When gardening, you may reap more than you sow. A study conducted by the University of Florida showed those experiencing feelings of sadness or high levels of stress benefitted from gardening. The study focused on a group of women who attended gardening classes twice a week and found that this activity was effective in reducing their levels of anxiety, depression and stress. The best part? You can be a total beginner at gardening and get the mental health benefits. And another study reported that gardening could not only boost mental health, but could also help reduce your risk of cancer. Scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder say planting your own food leads to eating more fibrous fruits and vegetables as well as exercising more. In the study, those in the gardening group were eating 1.4 grams more fiber per day on average than the control group. That’s a big deal because fiber helps strengthen immune responses, having a profoundly positive impact on your body. If you don’t have much outdoor space, don’t worry! You can grow vegetables in containers on your patio or even in a sunny windowsill. You also may want to check out a community garden. And starting a garden doesn’t have to be a large investment either. People often begin planting seeds in materials they already have, such as egg cartons. We hope the list below of the five easiest vegetables to grow gives you the inspiration to pick up this healthy hobby! Let us know in the comments what veggies you recommend starting off with! The List: Easiest Vegetables to Grow, According to Experts 1. Lettuce Let us talk about lettuce. It’s been eaten for more than 4,500 years and is an excellent source of beta carotene (vitamin A). Morning Chores recommends sowing lettuce seeds: “The seeds can be found at most any general store and are very inexpensive. Lettuce is a cool weather plant so it can be planted in early spring or fall. As long as the temperatures don’t dip below 45 degrees Fahrenheit then the plants should do just fine. What makes lettuce so easy, beyond the fact that it is cold resistant, is that it can be directly sown.” Almanac claims, “We’ve never known a garden that cannot grow lettuce. Lettuce can be sown directly in your garden bed, or started indoors for transplanting. An endless assortment of leaf shapes and shades of green and red means you’ll never get tired of growing new lettuce varieties. Leaf lettuces can be cut as they grow, and you can enjoy several harvests from the same plant by just snipping off what you need each time.” “It’s also a great choice for planting in pots and window boxes because the roots are shallow. Keep the plant moist as the seeds sprout, then harvest when leaves are a few inches long. If you like variety, choose a mesclun mix which includes several different types of lettuce in one seed packet,” The Pioneer Woman writes. Who wouldn’t want to make a salad or top a sandwich with lettuce from their own backyard? 2. Bush Beans Bush beans aren’t grown by the Bush’s brand with the cute golden retriever. They’re actually green beans, which grow on a short, bushy plant. According to Savvy Gardening, “Bush beans are almost foolproof! They go from seed to harvest in less than two months and offer weeks of tender pods. Beans appreciate warm soil and warm weather, so don’t rush spring planting. Plant seeds after the last frost, sowing them 2 inches apart in rows spaced 18 inches apart. Once the seedlings are growing well, thin bush beans to six-inches.” And they’ll sprout up pretty fast. Grow A Good Life says, “Bush beans are compact plants that grow and produce beans quickly, usually within 45 to 50 days after sprouting. Succession planting every two weeks will keep your bush beans going longer. Besides watering when the soil is dry, bush beans don’t need much attention except to harvest when ready. Bush beans are usually ready all at once, making them a perfect choice for preserving.” “You might be surprised to learn that you don’t need a big garden to grow green beans. Bush beans are space savers. Full sun, regular water, and moderately rich soil will pay off in a plentiful harvest, and beans don’t need much fertilizer … Check your seed packet to know approximately when your variety will be ready to harvest, and keep the plants picked so they’ll continue to produce,” Reader’s Digest recommends. 3. Radishes Gardening beginners will thrive with radishes. Homes & Gardens writes, “Learning how to grow radishes is probably the easiest place to start for beginners, and they are also one of the quickest vegetables to grow. They thrive in full sun but can also slowly succeed in shady areas. One of the reasons radishes are so easy to grow is that they don’t typically struggle with pests, and they are somewhat frost tolerant. Radishes are ready to harvest in 20-30 days.” “Start from seed in spring or fall, and thin seedlings (meaning to pull some seedlings out if they start coming up too closely together) to allow the roots room to grow. The Easter egg radish variety is a personal favorite for its mix of pretty pastel colors,” Food Network writes. Newsweek consulted a gardening expert who describes radishes as “the easiest and quickest vegetable to grow.” The expert added, “You can put the seeds directly into the ground or a container of your choice from early April onwards. Summer radishes need as little as four weeks from germination to harvest. Pick and eat while they are small and crunchy before they grow too big and become woody and not very tasty.” 4. Swiss Chard Did you know Swiss chard is low in calories but high in many essential vitamins and minerals? According to Healthline, one cup contains just seven calories but nearly one gram of fiber, one gram of protein and lots of manganese, magnesium, and vitamins A, C and K. Shifting Roots says, “Enter Swiss chard, the leafy green vegetable that keeps on giving. Use it cooked or raw, just as you would any other leafy green. The rainbow variety is the prettiest, but the white variety is the most productive. One caution: if you have lots of birds near your garden, cover your tender Swiss chard plants. I didn’t get any one year because the birds kept eating the tender shoots.” “It is a nutritious, delicious, and ornamental vegetable that is easy to grow. You can grow it during the cold weather to indulge in a constant supply of greens. A deep pot is not required because it has a shallow root system, but remember, it results in large leaves. If you want an immediate jump, get started with seedlings indoors and transplant the pot outside as soon as the climate becomes warm. This vegetable is ready after 4-6 weeks,” Planteli writes. Better Hens & Gardens describes its flavor and harvest time: “Chard is from the same plant family as the beet. But, it is grown for greens rather than the root. It is usually cooked and has a mild flavor. Chard is another plant that can be harvested over time, and a few established plants will supply a continuous harvest spring through fall. There are beautiful multicolored varieties available, and it can be harvested as baby greens at about 30 days or mature at 55 days.” 5. Cucumbers Cool cucumber fact: A raw cucumber is 95 percent water. AgronoMag says, “If you enjoy a good homemade dill pickle then you should definitely consider adding them to your garden as soon as possible. Cucumbers are great because you can just plant them directly into your garden, or you can instead opt for a container to observe their growth better. Regardless of what you choose, keep in mind the fact that they are meant to be grown during the warmest time of the year, so never start planting cucumbers during the peak of winter.” “Vining cucumbers require some space, unless you grow them in containers. Add a trellis, and your crop stays healthier and more productive. For a taste of summer, learn more about growing cucumbers, in containers and in the ground,” GardenTech writes. LittleYellowWheelbarrow thinks you’ll have enough to give away: “Cucumbers aren’t too fussy. Give them sunlight, water, warm temps, and support for their climbing stalks, and you’re likely to end up with enough cucumbers to give some away to friends and family. Due to their vertical growth, they make great container garden vegetables.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Most Nutritious Vegetables: Top 5 Veggies Most Recommended By Experts FEBRUARY 20, 2023 The List: Most Nutritious Vegetables, According to Experts 1. Spinach Healthline has this as their number one veggie, and here’s why: “That’s because 1 cup (30 grams) of raw spinach provides 16% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamin A plus 120% of the DV for vitamin K — all for just 7 calories. Spinach also boasts antioxidants, which may help reduce your risk of disease. One study found that dark leafy greens like spinach are high in beta carotene and lutein, two antioxidants that are associated with a decreased risk of cancer. Another study suggested that spinach may benefit heart health by helping reduce blood pressure.” Spinach is a leafy green vegetable and a great source of calcium, vitamins, iron, and antioxidants. Due to its iron and calcium content, spinach is a great addition to any meat- or dairy-free diet. One cup of raw spinach is mostly made up of water and contains only 7 calories. It also provides an adult’s full daily requirement of vitamin K. Vitamin K is essential for a healthy body — especially for strong bones, as it improves the absorption of calcium,” Medical News Today writes. According to PureWow, “Popeye was onto something. Spinach is a superstar dark leafy green because it’s high in iron, potassium, magnesium and carotenoids (like vitamin A), as well as vitamins K, C, E and B. All that to say, it’s full of vitamins and minerals essential to blood clotting, bone metabolism and a healthy immune system, and antioxidants for anti-aging and anti-inflammation.” 2. Watercress SciTechDaily raves about this vegetable: “Watercress tops the list of nutrient-dense vegetables per calorie. You’ll retain more of its vitamin C if you consume this leafy green raw. Along with vitamin C, watercress is rich in vitamin K, important for blood clotting and bone density, and beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A and an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Even more intriguing are the antioxidants in watercress, including phenylethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC). One study found that antioxidants in watercress suppress damage to DNA, a cell’s genetic material.” Watercress is ranked number one on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables List with a nutrient density score of 100/100. Nutrient density compares the nutrients a food contains to the calories it provides, meaning that watercress is an extremely nutrient-dense food at only 4 calories per cup,” HowToCook.Recipes writes. “Watercress contains large amounts of vitamin K, which is essential for healthy blood clotting and strong bones. Watercress is also packed with vitamin A, which is important for healthy vision and keeping organs functional by supporting cell division.” 3. Broccoli Parade.com reveals what’s in it for you when you eat broccoli: “They’re rich in glucoraphanin, a compound that is converted into the powerful antioxidant sulforaphane. This may help to improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels as well as fight against oxidative stress. Glucoraphanin is linked to helping protect against certain types of cancer, a pretty major benefit. Broccoli is also an unexpected source of calcium, with 43 milligrams per cup.” According to Almanac, “This popular dark green vegetable is a nutrition superstar, high in antioxidants that fight cancer. Beneficial for: Inhibiting cancerous cells. Great source of: Folate, fiber, calcium, vitamins A and C.” “Broccoli is an antioxidant-rich cruciferous vegetable that can protect against adverse health conditions. Cruciferous veggies contain sulfur-containing phytochemicals called glucosinolates (and their byproduct sulforaphane). These sulfur-containing compounds support immune function and normal inflammatory processes and help the body remove toxins through natural detoxification processes of the liver. Research supports that intake of cruciferous vegetables is protective,” MindBodyGreen claims. 4. Carrots Ever heard that carrots are good for your eyes? GoodHousekeeping backs that up, saying, “Carrots are full of phytochemicals, such as beta-carotene, that your body converts to vitamin A, which helps with vision — especially at night. Studies also associate consumption of carotenoid-containing foods, like carrots, with a decreased risk of breast cancer. Carrots contain vitamins K and C, as well as potassium. The fiber contents of carrots can also help you meet your daily fiber needs.” Carrots may also reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. Eating Well writes, “This nutrient-dense vegetable is rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, fiber and potassium. Carrots also contain compounds that some research has found might reduce risk for certain cancers. One study, published in the journal Nutrients in 2020, found that higher self-reported intake of carrots was associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer.” 5. Beet Greens Beets are exceptionally healthy, but don’t throw away their leafy green tops! They’re not just delicious, but WedMD says they have ample benefits: “Beet roots’ edible leafy tops are brimming with vitamin K, which is linked to a lower chance of getting type 2 diabetes. One cup raw provides nearly twice your daily requirement.” Stacker talks about how they also have vitamins A and C, plus flavonoids: “The leafy top of the beetroot plant, beet greens have more nutritional value than the root itself. They are high in vitamins A, C, and K, and flavonoids B-carotene and lutein, which may help in cancer prevention. They can be found at farmer’s markets year-round and can be added to salads, baked, or sauteed.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnotallrightjack Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 On 2/22/2023 at 9:24 AM, Velma said: What sticks in my craw is not the cucumbers, but the fact that we used to produce them and now there is a scarcity. I am a native of the Clyde Valley which was once the ‘fruit basket’ of Scotland. Like most local kids, we picked fruit during the summer holidays for pocket money. I witnessed its decline and can still see the derelict glasshouses all around. There are some orchards, but a fraction of what there before. Today, there is only one tomato grower left. The Clyde Valley is now a succession of garden centres. https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/how-clyde-valley-was-once-fruit-basket-scotland-613747 That's awful Velma! Makes no sense at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnotallrightjack Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) All deliberate. Destroy crops and orchards, replace the fields with "solar farms" and bacterial sludge will feed the plebs. You can bet that the elites will still have their lands for growing fruit and vegetables, and will not be partaking of the sludge. That is for us plebs. Quote Lab-grown food will soon destroy farming – and save the planet George Monbiot. Scientists are replacing crops and livestock with food made from microbes and water. It may save humanity’s bacon. It sounds like a miracle, but no great technological leaps were required. In a commercial lab on the outskirts of Helsinki, I watched scientists turn water into food. Through a porthole in a metal tank, I could see a yellow froth churning. It’s a primordial soup of bacteria, taken from the soil and multiplied in the laboratory, using hydrogen extracted from water as its energy source. When the froth was siphoned through a tangle of pipes and squirted on to heated rollers, it turned into a rich yellow flour. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/08/lab-grown-food-destroy-farming-save-planet How revolting! I saw this film 20 years ago, and it felt prophetic even then. How much more so now. Edited February 26 by itsnotallrightjack 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 6 hours ago, itsnotallrightjack said: All deliberate. Destroy crops and orchards, replace the fields with "solar farms" and bacterial sludge will feed the plebs. You can bet that the elites will still have their lands for growing fruit and vegetables, and will not be partaking of the sludge. That is for us plebs. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/08/lab-grown-food-destroy-farming-save-planet How revolting! I saw this film 20 years ago, and it felt prophetic even then. How much more so now. Yup, it’s all getting a bit Soylent Green. There’ll be a backlash to all this, mark my words. When it comes to food in your belly, a revolution will be sparked easier than just agreeing to get an injection, or just agreeing to accept a digital ID/currency. No one will just agree to starve to death or accept lethal food substitutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Here’s Why Olive Oil Is So Good For Your Health POSTED ON FEBRUARY 24, 2023DIET By John Anderer Olive oil is a pillar of the Mediterranean diet, widely considered one of the healthiest approaches to eating. The health benefits of olive oil are hardly a secret, and most are attributable to its minor components such as polyphenols. Now, a new study is highlighting all of the potential benefits tied to oleic acid, a major component of olive oil, making up about 70 to 80 percent of its composition. Scientists from the Faculties of Pharmacy and Medicine at the University of Seville say olive oil’s primary component contains properties that help prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, and lower cholesterol. When it comes to preventing disease and slowing aging, it’s tough to beat the Mediterranean diet. Meanwhile, olive trees are abundant all over the Mediterranean basin. Olive oil, of course, comes from that trees’ fruits, and is the most characteristic nutrient and the main fat found in a typical Mediterranean diet. Other aspects which are part of Mediterranean diets include lots of vegetables, moderate fish intake, low-moderate dairy consumption, low red meat intake, and moderate wine consumption. Oleic acid, meanwhile, is the main constituent of olive oil and plays a role in many of its various health benefits. Study authors, in conjunction with professionals from the Seville North and Aljarafe Health District and the Costa del Sol Hospital, explain oleic acid is actually produced by the diet and synthesis in the body itself. Therefore, it is the most abundant monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) in the human diet and the principal MUFA in the human circulatory system. In the human brain, it serves as a major part of membrane phospholipids and abounds in the neuronal myelin sheaths. Doctors have observed notably decreased levels of oleic acid in the brains of patients diagnosed with major depressive disorders and Alzheimer’s disease. Olive oil’s ingredients may fight cancer Similar to all free fatty acids, oleic acid’s primary function is to serve as an energy molecule and component of cell membranes. One of its biggest characteristics is its antioxidant properties, as it can directly regulate both the synthesis and the activity of antioxidant enzymes. Another benefit is its hypocholesterolaemic effect, or its ability to inhibit the expression of proteins linked with cholesterol transport, reducing cholesterol absorption, and ultimately preventing atherosclerosis. That’s not all. Oleic acid is a recognized anti-cancer molecule thanks to its inhibitory effects on the overexpression of oncogenes and their effects on programmed cell death. Furthermore, researchers generally view oleic acid as an anti-inflammatory molecule, although this topic is still up for debate among scientists. Even oleoylethanolamide, a derivative of oleic acid, shows signs of having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Some have proposed it as a potent therapeutic agent to treat obesity. Additional studies point to oleic acid influencing epigenetic mechanisms (direct modifications of DNA and DNA-associated proteins) and the modulation of the immune system via the regulation of cells linked to inflammation. In conclusion, study authors are also making it a point to note that most prior studies focusing on olive oil used animal test subjects. They recommend further research with humans to confirm the significant properties shown by this molecule and its derivative, oleoylethanolamide. The study is published in the journal Nutrients. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velma Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 9 hours ago, itsnotallrightjack said: That's awful Velma! Makes no sense at all. That's the tip of the iceberg lettuce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talorgan Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Pollution of sea , dredging in Tees 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 Food shortages – latest: Carrots, leeks and cabbages could run low in weeks as supermarkets ration Growers also warn British-grown leek supplies could be exhausted by April Maryam Zakir-Hussain Volumes of carrots, leeks, cabbage and cauliflower could run low “within weeks,” growers have warned. Jack Ward, CEO of the British Growers Association, said: “The industry is beginning to see the negative impact of last summer’s extreme temperatures and drought on UK crops. “Volumes are running low as a result of the weather last summer and the situation has been made worse by harsh frosts around Christmas. “Consequently we may start to see stocks of crops like carrots, leeks, cabbage and cauliflower running low within the coming weeks. He added: “Europe has also been hit by adverse weather conditions and so supplies from other parts of Europe may be difficult to source until the new crops start to appear around June.” It comes after the Liberal Democratscalled on the government to convene an emergency Cobra meeting after four of the UK’s biggest supermarkets put limits on the amount of fruit and vegetablescustomers may buy. Tesco, Aldi, Morrison’s and Asda have introduced rationing, placing a cap of three items per customer on tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted March 2 Author Share Posted March 2 UK Begins Rationing Vegetables To “Normalize” Food Shortages POSTED ON MARCH 1, 2023FOOD FREEDOM By Mac Slavo Some vegetables are currently being “rationed” by major United Kingdom supermarkets. Aldi, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s have all put limits on customer purchases of peppers, tomatoes, and cucumbers. So far, the mainstream media has blamed Brexit (which makes little sense considering the bulk of the UK’s vegetables come from Morocco) or the weather. Both of these are advantageous for the public to believe regarding the plans to install a “New World Order” totalitarian slave system using “climate change” as the scapegoat. The best news is that a whole lot of people are figuring this out and opening their eyes. As Off-Guardian so eloquently put it: The real reason there are shortages – supposing there are real shortages, not just psy-op nonsense like the toilet paper fiasco at the beginning of the “pandemic” – is that one way or another, they have been engineered. –Off-Guardian The cost of producing, harvesting, and transporting all crops has spiked because the cost of oil and gas was deliberately inflated. The cost of growing crops has increased because there is a “shortage” of fertilizer which was likewise purposefully created. Both of these “shortages” are being blamed by the ruling classes on the war in Ukraine. However, both the energy crisis and fertilizer crisis predates the war in Ukraine (see here and here). PREPPING FOR THE UPCOMING GOVERNMENT-INDUCED FOOD SHORTAGES Speaking of Ukraine, it’s currently easier to get tomatoes in war-torn Kherson than in London. That’s the reality we’re being presented with. The governments of the world are intentionally creating shortages and then blaming them on whatever else they can to convince people that enslavement and their salvation are the only way. These sociopaths that most believe control their lives are trying to see what they can get away with before the slaves rise up and realize that firstly, they are slaves, and secondly, they don’t have to be. The Biggest Obstacle To Real Freedom Is The Belief That We Already Have It They’re rationing tomatoes in the supermarkets. We’re told it’s about supply chains, bad weather, and the price of heating, but right now, in terms of the messaging, I suspect it’s more about pushing the word – rationing. Less about any believable shortage of food and more about getting us used to hearing the word. -Neil Oliver Source: SHTFplan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnotallrightjack Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Well I went to Tesco and Lidl Friday afternoon and was able to buy eggs and fresh (I don't mean tinned) tomatoes in Tesco. Then I went to Lidl and they also had eggs too, but no tomatoes. Plenty of other vegetables though. Both had plenty of potatoes and carrots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnotallrightjack Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 On 2/26/2023 at 2:24 PM, LastOneLeftInTheCounty said: Here’s Why Olive Oil Is So Good For Your Health POSTED ON FEBRUARY 24, 2023DIET By John Anderer Olive oil is a pillar of the Mediterranean diet, widely considered one of the healthiest approaches to eating. The health benefits of olive oil are hardly a secret, and most are attributable to its minor components such as polyphenols. Now, a new study is highlighting all of the potential benefits tied to oleic acid, a major component of olive oil, making up about 70 to 80 percent of its composition. Scientists from the Faculties of Pharmacy and Medicine at the University of Seville say olive oil’s primary component contains properties that help prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, and lower cholesterol. When it comes to preventing disease and slowing aging, it’s tough to beat the Mediterranean diet. Meanwhile, olive trees are abundant all over the Mediterranean basin. Olive oil, of course, comes from that trees’ fruits, and is the most characteristic nutrient and the main fat found in a typical Mediterranean diet. Other aspects which are part of Mediterranean diets include lots of vegetables, moderate fish intake, low-moderate dairy consumption, low red meat intake, and moderate wine consumption. Oleic acid, meanwhile, is the main constituent of olive oil and plays a role in many of its various health benefits. Study authors, in conjunction with professionals from the Seville North and Aljarafe Health District and the Costa del Sol Hospital, explain oleic acid is actually produced by the diet and synthesis in the body itself. Therefore, it is the most abundant monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) in the human diet and the principal MUFA in the human circulatory system. In the human brain, it serves as a major part of membrane phospholipids and abounds in the neuronal myelin sheaths. Doctors have observed notably decreased levels of oleic acid in the brains of patients diagnosed with major depressive disorders and Alzheimer’s disease. Olive oil’s ingredients may fight cancer Similar to all free fatty acids, oleic acid’s primary function is to serve as an energy molecule and component of cell membranes. One of its biggest characteristics is its antioxidant properties, as it can directly regulate both the synthesis and the activity of antioxidant enzymes. Another benefit is its hypocholesterolaemic effect, or its ability to inhibit the expression of proteins linked with cholesterol transport, reducing cholesterol absorption, and ultimately preventing atherosclerosis. That’s not all. Oleic acid is a recognized anti-cancer molecule thanks to its inhibitory effects on the overexpression of oncogenes and their effects on programmed cell death. Furthermore, researchers generally view oleic acid as an anti-inflammatory molecule, although this topic is still up for debate among scientists. Even oleoylethanolamide, a derivative of oleic acid, shows signs of having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Some have proposed it as a potent therapeutic agent to treat obesity. Additional studies point to oleic acid influencing epigenetic mechanisms (direct modifications of DNA and DNA-associated proteins) and the modulation of the immune system via the regulation of cells linked to inflammation. In conclusion, study authors are also making it a point to note that most prior studies focusing on olive oil used animal test subjects. They recommend further research with humans to confirm the significant properties shown by this molecule and its derivative, oleoylethanolamide. The study is published in the journal Nutrients. I love olive oil. And olives too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnotallrightjack Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 (edited) On 2/26/2023 at 2:23 PM, LastOneLeftInTheCounty said: Yup, it’s all getting a bit Soylent Green. There’ll be a backlash to all this, mark my words. When it comes to food in your belly, a revolution will be sparked easier than just agreeing to get an injection, or just agreeing to accept a digital ID/currency. No one will just agree to starve to death or accept lethal food substitutes. The elites are deluded if they think people are going to want to eat this bacteria plop. Edited March 5 by itsnotallrightjack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truepositive Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Ah so thats where these few months of nothingburgers have been leading up to. Good to know. Any largely fertile country selling you shortages is still taking the piss though. It wont fly over here in NL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Crabtree Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 9 hours ago, itsnotallrightjack said: I love olive oil. So did popeye! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Human10 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 On 2/26/2023 at 2:24 PM, LastOneLeftInTheCounty said: Here’s Why Olive Oil Is So Good For Your Health POSTED ON FEBRUARY 24, 2023DIET By John Anderer Olive oil is a pillar of the Mediterranean diet, widely considered one of the healthiest approaches to eating. The health benefits of olive oil are hardly a secret, and most are attributable to its minor components such as polyphenols. Now, a new study is highlighting all of the potential benefits tied to oleic acid, a major component of olive oil, making up about 70 to 80 percent of its composition. Scientists from the Faculties of Pharmacy and Medicine at the University of Seville say olive oil’s primary component contains properties that help prevent cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, and lower cholesterol. When it comes to preventing disease and slowing aging, it’s tough to beat the Mediterranean diet. Meanwhile, olive trees are abundant all over the Mediterranean basin. Olive oil, of course, comes from that trees’ fruits, and is the most characteristic nutrient and the main fat found in a typical Mediterranean diet. Other aspects which are part of Mediterranean diets include lots of vegetables, moderate fish intake, low-moderate dairy consumption, low red meat intake, and moderate wine consumption. Oleic acid, meanwhile, is the main constituent of olive oil and plays a role in many of its various health benefits. Study authors, in conjunction with professionals from the Seville North and Aljarafe Health District and the Costa del Sol Hospital, explain oleic acid is actually produced by the diet and synthesis in the body itself. Therefore, it is the most abundant monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) in the human diet and the principal MUFA in the human circulatory system. In the human brain, it serves as a major part of membrane phospholipids and abounds in the neuronal myelin sheaths. Doctors have observed notably decreased levels of oleic acid in the brains of patients diagnosed with major depressive disorders and Alzheimer’s disease. Olive oil’s ingredients may fight cancer Similar to all free fatty acids, oleic acid’s primary function is to serve as an energy molecule and component of cell membranes. One of its biggest characteristics is its antioxidant properties, as it can directly regulate both the synthesis and the activity of antioxidant enzymes. Another benefit is its hypocholesterolaemic effect, or its ability to inhibit the expression of proteins linked with cholesterol transport, reducing cholesterol absorption, and ultimately preventing atherosclerosis. That’s not all. Oleic acid is a recognized anti-cancer molecule thanks to its inhibitory effects on the overexpression of oncogenes and their effects on programmed cell death. Furthermore, researchers generally view oleic acid as an anti-inflammatory molecule, although this topic is still up for debate among scientists. Even oleoylethanolamide, a derivative of oleic acid, shows signs of having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Some have proposed it as a potent therapeutic agent to treat obesity. Additional studies point to oleic acid influencing epigenetic mechanisms (direct modifications of DNA and DNA-associated proteins) and the modulation of the immune system via the regulation of cells linked to inflammation. In conclusion, study authors are also making it a point to note that most prior studies focusing on olive oil used animal test subjects. They recommend further research with humans to confirm the significant properties shown by this molecule and its derivative, oleoylethanolamide. The study is published in the journal Nutrients. I read Mediterranean diet is so healthy because they eat everything whole and have wide selection of meats. They eat skins, bowels etc... There is also misconception about saturated fats... Basically we shouldn't avoid natural fats - all of them provide some benefits. Vegetables should always be paired with fats to make nutrients become more available. Doctor Budwig who was nominated to Nobel seven times recommended flaxseed oil to treat cancer... Also champagne which made her diet very attractive... I watched also one vegan doctor cardiologist who at 114 was still clear on mind and active... I think what makes healthy diet is 'diversity', whole foods, be happy... Many people who reached very old age were smoking and drinking (in moderate I suppose ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 30 minutes ago, Human10 said: I read Mediterranean diet is so healthy because they eat everything whole and have wide selection of meats. They eat skins, bowels etc... There is also misconception about saturated fats... Basically we shouldn't avoid natural fats - all of them provide some benefits. Vegetables should always be paired with fats to make nutrients become more available. Doctor Budwig who was nominated to Nobel seven times recommended flaxseed oil to treat cancer... Also champagne which made her diet very attractive... I watched also one vegan doctor cardiologist who at 114 was still clear on mind and active... I think what makes healthy diet is 'diversity', whole foods, be happy... Many people who reached very old age were smoking and drinking (in moderate I suppose ;) Indeed, I think I’ve said this on another thread, but butter, olive oils, some veg oils, nut oils and animal fats are high in saturated fats which as you’ve said are extremely good for you. Fake fats such as margarine, flora and the like are quite harmful, allegedly they are one molecule away from being plastic. Fake oils such as Crisp n’ Dry are also quite harmful. They are something called Polysiloxane which is the main substance found in breast implants. Very nice eh? Yes I’ve heard the same as you, although I read somewhere that flaxseed oil mixed with cottage cheese is an effective cancer treatment. Mediterranean diets are very good, it’s the fish and olive oil and greens, all synergistic pushing optimal oxygen filled cell and blood production. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Human10 Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, LastOneLeftInTheCounty said: Indeed, I think I’ve said this on another thread, but butter, olive oils, some veg oils, nut oils and animal fats are high in saturated fats which as you’ve said are extremely good for you. Fake fats such as margarine, flora and the like are quite harmful, allegedly they are one molecule away from being plastic. Fake oils such as Crisp n’ Dry are also quite harmful. They are something called Polysiloxane which is the main substance found in breast implants. Very nice eh? Yes I’ve heard the same as you, although I read somewhere that flaxseed oil mixed with cottage cheese is an effective cancer treatment. Mediterranean diets are very good, it’s the fish and olive oil and greens, all synergistic pushing optimal oxygen filled cell and blood production. But Mediterranean eat also cured meat. Less popular because considered disgusting or just less popular - salumi, capicola, soppressata, pancetta, lardo... ;P They eat pates, calf liver with onions, cucina povera, frittatas based on eggs, full fat cheeses and milk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LastOneLeftInTheCounty Posted March 5 Author Share Posted March 5 1 hour ago, Human10 said: But Mediterranean eat also cured meat. Less popular because considered disgusting or just less popular - salumi, capicola, soppressata, pancetta, lardo... ;P They eat pates, calf liver with onions, cucina povera, frittatas based on eggs, full fat cheeses and milk... Just made my first ever batch of pate. Made over 1kg for £6 ingredients. A little bit of cognac, onions, sage, lemon thyme, cloves, cinnamon, garlic, whole pack of unsalted butter, chicken livers. Instantly felt stronger after eating. Delicious 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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