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HEALTH THREAD

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Jen

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I am starting this thread so that we can add health tips and ideas that may be helpful to us here on Political Jack. Keep in mind that it is wise to research anything we see here or anywhere. There are always conflicting and changing opinions about what is good for us

I am thinking that the following things (but not limited to these things) may be included.
HEALTH IMPROVING -
  • Foods
  • Vitamins
  • Exercise
  • Habits
 
Uses for coconut oil.
In cooking as a great oil with a high smoke point. Great for baking, stir-frys or as a dairy free replacement to butter.
For more uses: LINK
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Google the various brands of coconut oil to find the one best suited for your needs.
 
Thanks!Jen.

I checked coconut oil on the way home from the Y this morning. Many choices. I also googled.

I know it is good for other things but on cooking I am not sure.

Any and all suggestions on Healthy products and cooking will be appreciated.

I have always been interested in health tips, but a bad attack of an Intestinal Virus and the trip back to good Health made me more aware. No medication will help that virus.
 
Jen said:
Uses for coconut oil.
In cooking as a great oil with a high smoke point. Great for baking, stir-frys or as a dairy free replacement to butter.
For more uses: LINK
101-Uses-for-Coconut-Oil-Wellness-Mama.jpg


Google the various brands of coconut oil to find the one best suited for your needs.
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Great in curry's.
 
MaryAnne said:
Thanks!Jen.

I checked coconut oil on the way home from the Y this morning. Many choices. I also googled.

I know it is good for other things but on cooking I am not sure.

Any and all suggestions on Healthy products and cooking will be appreciated.

I have always been interested in health tips, but a bad attack of an Intestinal Virus and the trip back to good Health made me more aware. No medication will help that virus.
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I have cooked with coconut oil for quite a while and it's good. I usually use the oil with no taste. It's got a higher smoke point than olive oil, but it smokes sooner than some of the bad-for-you oil.
 
Honey and lemon added to water is a good digestive aid.
LINK

"Drinking honey and lemon mixed with warm water every morning on an empty stomach is often touted as the best way to lose weight. But this mixture, if had at the right time in the day, can do much more than help you reach your weight loss goal. Here are 9 ways a mixture of honey, lemon juice and warm water can help you stay fit and healthy."

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MaryAnne said:
Thanks!Jen.

I checked coconut oil on the way home from the Y this morning. Many choices. I also googled.

I know it is good for other things but on cooking I am not sure.

Any and all suggestions on Healthy products and cooking will be appreciated.

I have always been interested in health tips, but a bad attack of an Intestinal Virus and the trip back to good Health made me more aware. No medication will help that virus.
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My grandmother was told by her doctor to take a probiotic supplement for digestive health. It has helped her considerably. It's in a capsule form but has to be kept refrigerated when opened. She's Italian and basically that's all she likes to eat, (anything Italian) which at her age probably isn't the best for her, but there's no changing her mind. I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but like it occasionally. My grandmother probably thinks I'm not her kin. :)
 
NinaS said:
My grandmother was told by her doctor to take a probiotic supplement for digestive health. It has helped her considerably. It's in a capsule form but has to be kept refrigerated when opened. She's Italian and basically that's all she likes to eat, (anything Italian) which at her age probably isn't the best for her, but there's no changing her mind. I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but like it occasionally. My grandmother probably thinks I'm not her kin. :)
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Probiotics are great. You can also get those that do not need refrigeration.

Yogurt is good but how much yogurt can a person eat?

Ever tasted Waldorf Salad made with Vanilla yogurt? Delicious.
 
MaryAnne said:
Probiotics are great. You can also get those that do not need refrigeration.

Yogurt is good but how much yogurt can a person eat?

Ever tasted Waldorf Salad made with Vanilla yogurt? Delicious.
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No, I haven't but I love Waldorf salad. The kind my mother makes is fairly simple....apples, grapes and nuts with whipped cream as a desert but sometimes adds white meat chicken, celery and instead of whipped cream uses mayonnaise dressing. But that's more like a chicken salad for bread or crackers. I make the 2nd one frequently as my family likes it.

Do you use the vanilla yogurt in place of the whipped cream? That'd be healthier for sure. I eat quite a big of yogurt, blueberry being my favorite. When blueberries are in season I eat them in salads, cereal, pie, muffins, and just about every other way I can think of. And they're actually good for your heart, I hear. LOL

Oops forgot an ingredient in Mother's desert type waldorf salad. She also puts miniature marshmallows in it.
 
Raw Honey for esophagus. Anyone who has heartburn also has danger of damage to the esophagus. Raw honey (from the area you live in because it'd be the most beneficial because of the plants where the bees gather their pollen) My father had heartburn and his doctor had him get home-grown raw honey. To begin with, since his esophagus was so raw, he just took a spoonful of it when needed and was careful not to eat any foods that would irritate his esophagus until it healed. He now takes it regularly and hasn't had any more problems. Cinnamon mixed with the honey is good for you as well. Best to get it off the net....pure cinnamon. The other is mostly saw dust. (fact).
 
NinaS said:
No, I haven't but I love Waldorf salad. The kind my mother makes is fairly simple....apples, grapes and nuts with whipped cream as a desert but sometimes adds white meat chicken, celery and instead of whipped cream uses mayonnaise dressing. But that's more like a chicken salad for bread or crackers. I make the 2nd one frequently as my family likes it.

Do you use the vanilla yogurt in place of the whipped cream? That'd be healthier for sure. I eat quite a big of yogurt, blueberry being my favorite. When blueberries are in season I eat them in salads, cereal, pie, muffins, and just about every other way I can think of. And they're actually good for your heart, I hear. LOL

Oops forgot an ingredient in Mother's desert type waldorf salad. She also puts miniature marshmallows in it.
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Yes,use the vanilla yogurt in place of any dressing. The ones I tasted are basic, apples,celery, white grapes, nuts if you like them.

I use grapes in my Chicken Salad,too, along with Cashews.
 
NinaS said:
Raw Honey for esophagus. Anyone who has heartburn also has danger of damage to the esophagus. Raw honey (from the area you live in because it'd be the most beneficial because of the plants where the bees gather their pollen) My father had heartburn and his doctor had him get home-grown raw honey. To begin with, since his esophagus was so raw, he just took a spoonful of it when needed and was careful not to eat any foods that would irritate his esophagus until it healed. He now takes it regularly and hasn't had any more problems. Cinnamon mixed with the honey is good for you as well. Best to get it off the net....pure cinnamon. The other is mostly saw dust. (fact).
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I just found my favorite salad Vinaigrette.

Virginia Brand Vidalia Onion. Delicious.
 
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MaryAnne said:
Yes,use the vanilla yogurt in place of any dressing. The ones I tasted are basic, apples,celery, white grapes, nuts if you like them.

I use grapes in my Chicken Salad,too, along with Cashews.
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I'm not crazy about Waldorff salad with the nuts...but I make a mean Fruit salad! I'm nominated every year to make it for Thanksgiving AND Christmas.
I put in Apples, mandarin oranges, banana's, cherries, pineapple, sometimes grapes...and marshmallows. I add a little mayonnaise to the whipped cream, it makes it creamier.
 
MaryAnne said:
I just found my favorite salad Vinaigrette.

Virginia Brand Vidalia Onion. Delicious.
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Yes, I've used both. Especially like the Vidalia Onion dressing. Vidalia onions are the only kind I buy. The others are to strong for me.
 
Jen said:
Honey and lemon added to water is a good digestive aid.
LINK

"Drinking honey and lemon mixed with warm water every morning on an empty stomach is often touted as the best way to lose weight. But this mixture, if had at the right time in the day, can do much more than help you reach your weight loss goal. Here are 9 ways a mixture of honey, lemon juice and warm water can help you stay fit and healthy."

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I drink something like this daily, but with a shot of apple cider vinegar.
 
Jen said:
Uses for coconut oil.
In cooking as a great oil with a high smoke point. Great for baking, stir-frys or as a dairy free replacement to butter.
For more uses: LINK


Google the various brands of coconut oil to find the one best suited for your needs.
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That's a good link. I've used coconut oil for a lot of things, but that list is pretty exhaustive.
 
NinaS said:
Yes, I've used both. Especially like the Vidalia Onion dressing. Vidalia onions are the only kind I buy. The others are to strong for me.
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I prefer Walla Walla Sweets to Vidalia..... both are good though LINK
I like white onions for Mexican food and red (when walla walla are out of season) on salads.
 
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