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by author Christel Gursche
Be your own valentine! As you think of ways to please your sweetheart, think of your own heart too. How healthy is it? We have to take this question seriously, since heart problems just keep on increasing in our country. I have checked many sources to come up with these heart-friendly recipes. Enjoy, and help your heart feel good!
As the Executive Chef of the alive Whole Foods Vegetarian Kitchen, I take great pride in presenting you with the very best nutritious and delicious recipes. Nothing gets by without my stamp of approval–and that means fresh, whole, organic and tasty! With Christel’s help, this month we’re showcasing the most heart-healthy foods we could find to make taking care of your heart as flavourful as possible.
Valentine Cake
Yam Soup
Curried Cauliflower/Broccoli Combo
Green Bean Casserole
Mashed Potatoes with Celery Root
Jumpstart Breakfast
Source: alive #220, February 2001
Nine Tips for Whole-Hearted Health
Our hearts, in a tireless and endless effort, work to circulate blood throughout our body. But in return we tend to often neglect and abuse our hearts, with heart disease being the number one cause of death in Canada..
Our hearts, in a tireless and endless effort, work to circulate blood throughout our body. But in return we tend to often neglect and abuse our hearts, with heart disease being the number one cause of death in Canada..
Exercise Your Heart Safely
The major killer in North America today is heart disease, even though it is preventable with proper nutrition and regular exercise.
The major killer in North America today is heart disease, even though it is preventable with proper nutrition and regular exercise.
Brassica Family
The brassica family of vegetables, which includes broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower and brussels sprouts, is one of your most powerful weapons in warding off many common diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes a.
The brassica family of vegetables, which includes broccoli, cabbage, kale, cauliflower and brussels sprouts, is one of your most powerful weapons in warding off many common diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes a.
Supplements And Herbs For A Healthy Heart
Heart disease statistics could make one's blood run cold--clogged arteries, heart attacks and strokes are responsible for almost 40 per cent of North American deaths.
Heart disease statistics could make one's blood run cold--clogged arteries, heart attacks and strokes are responsible for almost 40 per cent of North American deaths.
Raw Sauerkraut Rocks!
Digestive problems? Eat lactic acid fermented vegetables daily for miraculous results! According to leading holistic nutritionists and my own personal experience, incorporating unpasteurized lacto-fermented.
Digestive problems? Eat lactic acid fermented vegetables daily for miraculous results! According to leading holistic nutritionists and my own personal experience, incorporating unpasteurized lacto-fermented.
Catch of the Day Keeps Heart Failure Away
When women think of their health, they worry about breast cancer and osteoporosis--not heart disease. Heart disease is an issue for their grandfathers, fathers and husbands.
When women think of their health, they worry about breast cancer and osteoporosis--not heart disease. Heart disease is an issue for their grandfathers, fathers and husbands.
Prevent Heart Deterioration With Supplements
Ask yourself, "What is the one health challenge that most Canadians will face?" The answer is always heart disease. Heart disease is the most likely condition to shorten lifespan and affect quality of lif.
Ask yourself, "What is the one health challenge that most Canadians will face?" The answer is always heart disease. Heart disease is the most likely condition to shorten lifespan and affect quality of lif.
Hard on the Heart
The idea that too much animal fat and a high cholesterol level are dangerous to our hearts and blood vessels is nothing but a myth, according to Swedi.
The idea that too much animal fat and a high cholesterol level are dangerous to our hearts and blood vessels is nothing but a myth, according to Swedi.
Your Venous System
The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, arteries and veins working in synchronicity. Taking good care of your heart is common sense. Plenty has been written on keeping arteries clear, but a system is only as strong as its weakest link. Most people don't give their venous system a second thought until it's too late..
The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, arteries and veins working in synchronicity. Taking good care of your heart is common sense. Plenty has been written on keeping arteries clear, but a system is only as strong as its weakest link. Most people don't give their venous system a second thought until it's too late..
Herbs for Your Heart
It's easy to forget about the heart, as it does its job automaticall.
It's easy to forget about the heart, as it does its job automaticall.
Stuff It!
Elegantly scooped and stuffed, the following delectable combinations give a new look to the most simple traditional food.
Elegantly scooped and stuffed, the following delectable combinations give a new look to the most simple traditional food.
Hearts Love Herbs
You can't think about heart herbs, especially during the month of February, without thinking of heartsease, the little three-coloured wild pansy (Viola tricolor).
You can't think about heart herbs, especially during the month of February, without thinking of heartsease, the little three-coloured wild pansy (Viola tricolor).
Heart Problems?
Homeopathy has an excellent history of use in acute and chronic heart ailments. A man has his first heart attack. In the emergency department, the physician observes his overwhelming fear of impending death and gives him two pellets of homeopathic Aconitum under his tongue.
Homeopathy has an excellent history of use in acute and chronic heart ailments. A man has his first heart attack. In the emergency department, the physician observes his overwhelming fear of impending death and gives him two pellets of homeopathic Aconitum under his tongue.
Angina
Bypass surgery is five to 10 times more likely to kill you than save you. Angina is more than just chest pain. The symptoms are similar to those of a heart attack, albeit less severe, and they usually end in one to 10 minutes.
Bypass surgery is five to 10 times more likely to kill you than save you. Angina is more than just chest pain. The symptoms are similar to those of a heart attack, albeit less severe, and they usually end in one to 10 minutes.
Taking Your Taste Buds to Lunch
Many people are suffering from lunch-basket burnout by this time of yea.
Many people are suffering from lunch-basket burnout by this time of yea.
Veg Out for Summer
My mother was quite interested in the "back to raw food" movement sweeping through Germany when I was youn.
My mother was quite interested in the "back to raw food" movement sweeping through Germany when I was youn.
Understanding the Cardiovascular System
To understand your cardiovascular system, with its hardworking heart and complex support network of arteries, veins and capillaries, think of it as a delivery system of highways and roads that allow oxygen-rich blood to reach every cell of your body.
To understand your cardiovascular system, with its hardworking heart and complex support network of arteries, veins and capillaries, think of it as a delivery system of highways and roads that allow oxygen-rich blood to reach every cell of your body.
The Heart of the Matter
Hospital waiting rooms are lonely places. Unfortunately for many people, the firstintroduction to cardiac disease involves waiting for physicians and nurses to deliver news about loved ones.
Hospital waiting rooms are lonely places. Unfortunately for many people, the firstintroduction to cardiac disease involves waiting for physicians and nurses to deliver news about loved ones.
Heart Happy
Your heart must be challenged on a regular basis. It is a muscle and, like any other muscle in the body, the more it is used, the stronger it becomes. And, also like other muscles, a stronger heart will also be more efficient at doing its job.
Your heart must be challenged on a regular basis. It is a muscle and, like any other muscle in the body, the more it is used, the stronger it becomes. And, also like other muscles, a stronger heart will also be more efficient at doing its job.
Do You Suffer From Heart Disease?
Cardiovascular disease is the number-one preventable cause of death in Canada today. A healthy diet of whole natural foods, regular exercise and good quality sleep can go a long way to reduce the stresses on our heart, arguably the body's most important organ.
Cardiovascular disease is the number-one preventable cause of death in Canada today. A healthy diet of whole natural foods, regular exercise and good quality sleep can go a long way to reduce the stresses on our heart, arguably the body's most important organ.
Soothe Inflammation
Inflammation is associated with a wide range of chronic and acute diseases.
Inflammation is associated with a wide range of chronic and acute diseases.
Seniors: Hooked on Drugs
About 75 -per -cent of seniors 65 and older living in private households take prescription or non-prescription drugs on a daily basis. For institutionalized seniors, this jumps to a whopping 96 -per -cent.
About 75 -per -cent of seniors 65 and older living in private households take prescription or non-prescription drugs on a daily basis. For institutionalized seniors, this jumps to a whopping 96 -per -cent.
Heart Pains
Heart disease accounts for the death of more Canadians than any other disease with about 79,400 deaths annually. Yet, many Canadians do not understand, or perhaps refuse to believe, the potentially life-saving power of food.
Heart disease accounts for the death of more Canadians than any other disease with about 79,400 deaths annually. Yet, many Canadians do not understand, or perhaps refuse to believe, the potentially life-saving power of food.
Powerful, Proven, Essential Fruits and Vegetables
Recent surveys indicate that less than nine per cent of North Americans consume five or more servings of fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads daily.
Recent surveys indicate that less than nine per cent of North Americans consume five or more servings of fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads daily.
Healthy Summer Grilling
It can be a challenge to enjoy the grill each summer and also avoid two known carcinogens that form when grilling meat.
It can be a challenge to enjoy the grill each summer and also avoid two known carcinogens that form when grilling meat.
The Fountain of Youth
The fountain of youth is at our fingertips. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, little free-radical scavengers that just may be our fountain of youth. Antioxidants exert many positive effects on the body.
The fountain of youth is at our fingertips. Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants, little free-radical scavengers that just may be our fountain of youth. Antioxidants exert many positive effects on the body.
A Light Meal to Welcome Crisper Days
October is such a great time for preparing locally grown food. I love combining crisp, colourful produce with the earthy flavours and feel of fall's root vegetables. The last of the local farmers' markets are happening now, and they're the perfect place to load up on herbs, specialty cheeses, and produce.
October is such a great time for preparing locally grown food. I love combining crisp, colourful produce with the earthy flavours and feel of fall's root vegetables. The last of the local farmers' markets are happening now, and they're the perfect place to load up on herbs, specialty cheeses, and produce.
'Tis the Season for Squash
November is the perfect time to enjoy both the squish of new snow and the new winter squash. While winter squash is often available from August through March, November is peak harvest time when this vegetable is at its sweet best.
November is the perfect time to enjoy both the squish of new snow and the new winter squash. While winter squash is often available from August through March, November is peak harvest time when this vegetable is at its sweet best.
New Roots Herbal
Peter Wilkes, founder and president of New Roots Herbal, is no newcomer to the natural health industry. In 1977, Wilkes founded Community Natural Foods; two years later, he launched a second company, Christmas Natural Foods, in Richmond, British Columbia..
Peter Wilkes, founder and president of New Roots Herbal, is no newcomer to the natural health industry. In 1977, Wilkes founded Community Natural Foods; two years later, he launched a second company, Christmas Natural Foods, in Richmond, British Columbia..
Grape Expectations
It is sobering news for women that they now not only suffer equal rates of heart disease as men, but are more likely to die from their heart attacks.
It is sobering news for women that they now not only suffer equal rates of heart disease as men, but are more likely to die from their heart attacks.
Heart on Track
In this month of cupid's arrows, the emotional health of our heart is under the spotlight. Amid the deluge of chocolates and flowers, however, it's important to remember to nurture the physical health of this most vulnerable organ..
In this month of cupid's arrows, the emotional health of our heart is under the spotlight. Amid the deluge of chocolates and flowers, however, it's important to remember to nurture the physical health of this most vulnerable organ..
Preventing Heart Disease
Has blood cholesterol been overemphasized as a risk factor for heart disease? Elevated blood cholesterol levels, particularly the bad form of cholesterol - low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - is definitely a risk factor, bu.
Has blood cholesterol been overemphasized as a risk factor for heart disease? Elevated blood cholesterol levels, particularly the bad form of cholesterol - low-density lipoprotein (LDL) - is definitely a risk factor, bu.
Shopping List for a Healthy Heart
Vitamin E (100 percent natural source mixed toco.
Vitamin E (100 percent natural source mixed toco.
Mushroom Power
The body is its own best doctor, and if proper nutritional support is provided, the body can often heal itself. The right nutritional supplements can boost the immune system's ability to help the body's natural healing process.
The body is its own best doctor, and if proper nutritional support is provided, the body can often heal itself. The right nutritional supplements can boost the immune system's ability to help the body's natural healing process.
Alkalinity
Your brain and body are extremely sensitive to the slightest change in the pH level of your body's vital fluids. A pH of less than seven is considered acidic, and more than seven is considered alkaline.
Your brain and body are extremely sensitive to the slightest change in the pH level of your body's vital fluids. A pH of less than seven is considered acidic, and more than seven is considered alkaline.
Winter Wonders
Changing our diets with the changing of the seasons is a way to connect ourselves with the cycles of the natural world around us. Seeking out locally-grown seasonal foods, or, better yet, eating them straight from our gardens, adds variety and vitality to our menus.
Changing our diets with the changing of the seasons is a way to connect ourselves with the cycles of the natural world around us. Seeking out locally-grown seasonal foods, or, better yet, eating them straight from our gardens, adds variety and vitality to our menus.
Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease Without Prescriptions
Cholesterol tests have been the standard for predicting heart disease for many years. However, a new risk factor - high levels of homocysteine - have gained increasing interest and research in recent years.
Cholesterol tests have been the standard for predicting heart disease for many years. However, a new risk factor - high levels of homocysteine - have gained increasing interest and research in recent years.
A New Start?
Ready to make a new start this year? Don't forget about your heart! A routine of healthy diet, stress reduction, and exercise will go a long way toward helping to improve your odds of avoiding heart disease. Many natural products, too, can help improve your heart health.
Ready to make a new start this year? Don't forget about your heart! A routine of healthy diet, stress reduction, and exercise will go a long way toward helping to improve your odds of avoiding heart disease. Many natural products, too, can help improve your heart health.
Move Over Has-Bean
Recently, while my friends and I were sharing a laugh over a cuppa java, I looked across the table at Amanda's cup and realized there was no ebony liquid in it. Instead, she was delicately sipping green tea. One of Amanda's jokes?
Recently, while my friends and I were sharing a laugh over a cuppa java, I looked across the table at Amanda's cup and realized there was no ebony liquid in it. Instead, she was delicately sipping green tea. One of Amanda's jokes?
Healthy Heart Metabolism
Everyone knows that one of the main keys to healthy heart metabolism is regular exercise. Aside from the fact that exercise strengthens muscle tissue-and your heart is a muscle-exercise also enhances one of the body's main repair biochemicals, insulin-like growth factor-1, or IGF-1.
Everyone knows that one of the main keys to healthy heart metabolism is regular exercise. Aside from the fact that exercise strengthens muscle tissue-and your heart is a muscle-exercise also enhances one of the body's main repair biochemicals, insulin-like growth factor-1, or IGF-1.
What's your expiry date?
To know the date of your death well in advance would be a rare gift. Or would it?
To know the date of your death well in advance would be a rare gift. Or would it?
The Copper Connection
Copper is at the core of normal body function. Without copper, we cannot form superoxide dismutase, the superpower of all antioxidants. Copper also helps our bodies create collagen, the protein that forms healthy joints and supple, young skin. And it has a role in helping our bodies store iron, a critical component of the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells.
Copper is at the core of normal body function. Without copper, we cannot form superoxide dismutase, the superpower of all antioxidants. Copper also helps our bodies create collagen, the protein that forms healthy joints and supple, young skin. And it has a role in helping our bodies store iron, a critical component of the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells.
A Powerful Little Tree
The benefits of broccoli remain undeniable, from its beneficial fibre and B vitamins to chemo-protective and chemo-preventative effects. The main active ingredients in broccoli are compounds known as glucosinolates.
The benefits of broccoli remain undeniable, from its beneficial fibre and B vitamins to chemo-protective and chemo-preventative effects. The main active ingredients in broccoli are compounds known as glucosinolates.
Coronary Heart Disease
This month we look at preventing and treating heart disease. Nathan examines ounces of prevention, measured in grams of fat per serving, while Janice discovers the importance of familial connection, measured in speed of returned phone calls.
This month we look at preventing and treating heart disease. Nathan examines ounces of prevention, measured in grams of fat per serving, while Janice discovers the importance of familial connection, measured in speed of returned phone calls.
Top 10 Tips For a Healthy Heart
Can diet and lifestyle changes really help you fight family history of heart disease and prevent heart attacks, high blood pressure, and stroke? Medical research says yes.
Can diet and lifestyle changes really help you fight family history of heart disease and prevent heart attacks, high blood pressure, and stroke? Medical research says yes.
To Market, to Market
It's impossible to turn around these days without someone urging us to reduce chemical use and exposure in the home. So where can we start? Ah, in the kitchen.
It's impossible to turn around these days without someone urging us to reduce chemical use and exposure in the home. So where can we start? Ah, in the kitchen.
Coenzyme Q10
One of the most important coenzymes discovered-CoQ10-has been compared to a spark plug in a car. Just as a car cannot function without that initial spark, the human body cannot function without CoQ10.
One of the most important coenzymes discovered-CoQ10-has been compared to a spark plug in a car. Just as a car cannot function without that initial spark, the human body cannot function without CoQ10.
Yam Scam
Sweet potatoes are often called yams in the produce section, an error that will make any botanist worth their weight in beta carotene run screaming from the store. Produce pundits can skip to the recipes. The rest of you? Here's the lowdown on who's sweet and who's a yam.
Sweet potatoes are often called yams in the produce section, an error that will make any botanist worth their weight in beta carotene run screaming from the store. Produce pundits can skip to the recipes. The rest of you? Here's the lowdown on who's sweet and who's a yam.
Kale to the Rescue
As the colder months arrive, finding fresh produce can be a challenge. Luckily, there is one star of nutrition that shines at this time of year-kale. This hardy winter green offers excellent nutritional value and harbours a storehouse of health benefits within those crinkled leaves.
As the colder months arrive, finding fresh produce can be a challenge. Luckily, there is one star of nutrition that shines at this time of year-kale. This hardy winter green offers excellent nutritional value and harbours a storehouse of health benefits within those crinkled leaves.
Heart to Health
Traditional merges with modern in this short list of herbs, nutritional supplements, and natural foods recommended by naturopathic and medical doctors, researchers, and, yes, even your dear old granny.
Traditional merges with modern in this short list of herbs, nutritional supplements, and natural foods recommended by naturopathic and medical doctors, researchers, and, yes, even your dear old granny.
Brave New Produce
Purple artichokes. Red corn. Orange cauliflower. Food scientists with genetic curiosity are monkeying around with Mother Nature's crisper to produce jazzy new fruits and vegetables. With newfangled produce popping up at markets near you, should you take a bite or turn your attention back to more customary fare?
Purple artichokes. Red corn. Orange cauliflower. Food scientists with genetic curiosity are monkeying around with Mother Nature's crisper to produce jazzy new fruits and vegetables. With newfangled produce popping up at markets near you, should you take a bite or turn your attention back to more customary fare?
Sauerkraut
Some of the humblest foods are our greatest nutritional treasures. Sauerkraut is one of them. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and beneficial bacteria that strengthen digestive power, it's both a nourishing food and a potent nutritional medicine.
Some of the humblest foods are our greatest nutritional treasures. Sauerkraut is one of them. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, and beneficial bacteria that strengthen digestive power, it's both a nourishing food and a potent nutritional medicine.
Everything Green to Eat
We've all heard about the health benefits of spinach, lettuce, and broccoli, but are you a newcomer to the tastes of broccolini, escarole, curly endive, rapini, and Swiss chard? All are considered vegetable powerhouses because of their impressive health-promoting nutrients.
We've all heard about the health benefits of spinach, lettuce, and broccoli, but are you a newcomer to the tastes of broccolini, escarole, curly endive, rapini, and Swiss chard? All are considered vegetable powerhouses because of their impressive health-promoting nutrients.
Superfood in a Nutshell
What nuts lack in size they more than make up for in nutrition.
What nuts lack in size they more than make up for in nutrition.
Remember Rhodiola
A herb that was widely used by ancient Nordic seafarers is still being used by monks of the Himalayas. The therapeutic properties of this Arctic herb, rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), have also been impressing modern researchers.
A herb that was widely used by ancient Nordic seafarers is still being used by monks of the Himalayas. The therapeutic properties of this Arctic herb, rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), have also been impressing modern researchers.
Breakfast Rules!
Current research suggests breakfast, more than any other meal, is an investment in good health. Unfortunately, it's an investment not enough of us are making on a regular basis.
Current research suggests breakfast, more than any other meal, is an investment in good health. Unfortunately, it's an investment not enough of us are making on a regular basis.
This Might Save Your Life
"I'm going to call an ambulance, I told my patient, a woman in her early 50s. She knew that something was wrong, but I knew she wasn't convinced that her symptoms were serious. Most women, and many men, aren't aware of the more subtle signs of a heart attack.
"I'm going to call an ambulance, I told my patient, a woman in her early 50s. She knew that something was wrong, but I knew she wasn't convinced that her symptoms were serious. Most women, and many men, aren't aware of the more subtle signs of a heart attack.
Glorious Tomatoes
You say “tomayto,” I say “tomahto”... Say it any way you like, biting into a ripe, just-picked organic tomato, still warm from the sun, is one of life’s true pleasures.
You say “tomayto,” I say “tomahto”... Say it any way you like, biting into a ripe, just-picked organic tomato, still warm from the sun, is one of life’s true pleasures.
Fibre: a New Look...
Unfortunately, living in a culture in which fast and processed foods proliferate, it’s all too easy to find ourselves fibre deficient.
Unfortunately, living in a culture in which fast and processed foods proliferate, it’s all too easy to find ourselves fibre deficient.
Winter veggies
The humble winter vegetable is a new trendsetter, and it’s popping up all over the place in a whole new wardrobe. But today our homegrown bounty is fresh and tasty— not boiled limp like Mom used to do.
The humble winter vegetable is a new trendsetter, and it’s popping up all over the place in a whole new wardrobe. But today our homegrown bounty is fresh and tasty— not boiled limp like Mom used to do.
