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HOW ALCOHOL AFFECTS THE BRAIN

June 12, 2020


HOW ALCOHOL AFFECTS THE BRAIN


I once had the weird , though unhappy, opportunity of observing an equivalent phenomenon within the brain structure of a person , who, during a paroxysm of alcoholic excitement, decapitated himself under the wheel of a railway carriage, and whose brain was instantaneously evolved from the skull by the crash. The brain itself, entire, was before me within three minutes after the death. It exhaled the odor of spirit most distinctly, and its membranes and minute structures were vascular within the extreme. It looked as if it had been recently injected with vermilion. The substantia alba of the cerebrum, studded with red points, could scarcely be distinguished, when it had been incised, by its natural whiteness; and therefore the pia-mater, or internal vascular membrane covering the brain, resembled a fragile web of coagulated red blood, so tensely were its fine vessels engorged

I should add that this condition extended through both the larger and therefore the smaller brain, the cerebrum and cerebellum, but wasn't so marked within the medulla or commencing portion of the medulla spinalis 

The medulla spinalis and nerves
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The action of alcohol continued beyond the primary stage, the function of the medulla spinalis is influenced. Through this a part of the systema nervosum we are accustomed, in health, to perform automatic acts of a mechanical kind, which proceed systematically even once we are thinking or speaking on other subjects. Thus a talented workman will continue his mechanical work perfectly, while his mind is bent another subject; and thus we all perform various acts during a purely automatic way, without calling within the aid of the upper centres, except something quite ordinary occurs to demand their service, upon which we expect before we perform. Under alcohol, because the spinal centres become influenced, these pure automatic acts cease to be correctly carried on. That the hand may reach any object, or the foot be correctly planted, the upper intellectual centre must be invoked to form the proceeding secure. There follows quickly upon this a deficient power of co-ordination of muscular movement. The nervous control of certain of the muscles is lost, and therefore the nervous stimulus is more or less enfeebled. The muscles of the lower lip within the human subject usually fail first of all, then the muscles of the lower limbs, and it's deserve remark that the extensor muscles subside before the flexors. The muscles themselves, by this point , also are failing in power; they respond more feebly than is natural to the nervous stimulus; they, too, are coming under the depressing influence of the paralyzing agent, their structure is temporarily deranged, and their contractile power reduced

This modification of the animal functions under alcohol, marks the second degree of its action. In young subjects, there's now, usually, vomiting with faintness, followed by gradual relief from the burden of the poison

Effect on the brain centres
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The alcoholic spirit carried yet an extra degree, the cerebral or brain centres become influenced; they're reduced in power, and therefore the controlling influences of will and of judgment are lost. As these centres are unbalanced and thrown into chaos, the rational a part of the character of the person gives way before the emotional, passional or organic part. the rationale is now off duty, or is fooling with duty, and every one the mere natural instincts and sentiments are laid atrociously bare. The coward shows up more craven, the braggart more boastful, the cruel more merciless, the untruthful more false, the carnal more degraded. ' In vino veritas ' expresses, even, indeed, to physiological accuracy, truth condition. the rationale , the emotions, the instincts, are beat a state of carnival, and in chaotic feebleness

Finally, the action of the alcohol still extending, the superior brain centres are overpowered; the senses are beclouded, the voluntary muscular prostration is perfected, sensibility is lost, and therefore the body lies a mere log, dead by about one-fourth, on which alone its life hangs. the guts still remains faithful its duty, and while it just lives it feeds the breathing power. then the circulation and therefore the respiration, within the otherwise inert mass, keeps the mass within the bare domain of life until the poison begins to pass on and therefore the nervous centres to revive again. it's happy for the inebriate that, as a rule, the brain fails goodbye before the guts that he has neither the facility nor the sense to continue his process of destruction up to the act of death of his circulation. Therefore he lives to die another day

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Tips For Healthy Eating

April 26, 2020


Tips For Healthy Eating

Healthy eating is a way of balancing the food you
eat to keep your body in great health.  With healthy
eating, you'll have energy all day, get the vitamins
  you enjoy, and maintain a healthy weight.and minerals you need, stay strong for activities

Below, you'll find tips designed to help you wit
healthy eating


1.  Don't skip any meals

Eating 3 meals with snacks in between is the ideal
way to maintain both energy and a healthy weight.
When you skip meals and get hungry, you're more
than likely to choose foods that aren't very good
for you

If you are eating away from home, take food with 
you or know where you can buy healthy food from

2.  Learn about how to prepare foods

Instead of deep frying, try grilling, stir frying,
microwaving, baking, and even boiling.  You should
also try fresh or even dried herbs and spices to 
add flavor to your food.  Before you eat any type
of meat, be sure to trim the fat and skin off of 
it

3.  Avoid a lot of sugar

Drinks that contain sugar are a major source of
empty energy.  What this means, is that the drinks
contain a lot of energy that your body may not
need, and it doesn't contain any vitamins or 
minerals.  If you plan to drink sugary drinks,
don't go overboard - limit yourself to 1 a day

4.  Avoid thinking about diets

There are no good food nor any bad foods.  All 
food can be a part of a healthy diet, when eaten
in moderation.  You don't need to buy any low 
carb, fat free, or even diet foods, as these foods
normally have lots of other added ingredients 
to replaces the carbohydrates or fat

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Healthy Food Choices

April 24, 2020


Healthy Food Choices


Eating healthy is something we all would like to do, 
although it can be hard.  In order to eat healthy, you
must first make the right food choices.  Eating healthy
is all about what you eat, which makes the choices very
crucial to your results

Grains
You should consume 6 ounces of grains per day.  To do this,
you can eat 3 ounces of whole grain cereals, breads, rice,
crackers, or pasta.  You can get an ounce of grains in 
a single slice of bread, or 1 cut of cereal

Vegetables
These should be varied, as you should eat 2 1/2 cups of
them each day.  You should start eating more of the dark
vegetables, such as broccili and spinach.  Carrots and
sweet potatoes are good as well.  You should also eat
more dry beans such as peas, pinto beans, and even kidney
beans

Fruits
Fruits are very important.  You should try to eat 2 cups
of them each day.  Focus on eating a variety, such as 
fresh, frozen, canned, or even dried fruit.  You can 
drink fruit juices as well, although you should use 
moderation when doing so

Milk
Milk is your calcium rich friend.  For adults, 3 cups
is the ideal goal.  For kids 2 - 8, 2 cups is where you
want to be.  When choosing milk products or yogurt, you
should go for fat-free or low-fat.  Those of you who
don't like milk or can't have it, should go for lactose
free products or other sources of calcium such as fortified
foods and beverages

Meat and beans
Eating 5 ounces a day is the ideal goal, as you should go
lean with your protein.  When eating meat, always bake it
grill it, or broil it, as this will prevent grease from 
adding to the equation.  You should vary your protein 
as well, with more fish, beans, peas, and nuts

When cooking your food, you should also limit solid fats
such as butter, margarine, shortening, and lard.  These 
foods may add flavor to your dishes, although they can 
also help raise your cholesterol as well.  Therefore, you
should try to add these foods and any foods that happen
to contain them

To help keep your saturated fat, trans fat, and sodium low
you can check the nutrition facts label.  This label can 
be found on the food package and will tell you all the 
information you need to know about the food item

By picking your foods wisely and watching what you eat
you'll help control your lifestyle.  Exercise is great as 
well, as it goes along perfect with a healthy eating 
lifestyle.  No matter what your age may be, eating healthy
will help you keep your active lifestyle for years and 
years - even help you and your health in the long run
as well
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Eating Healthy During Pregnancy

April 24, 2020


Eating Healthy During Pregnancy


Starting off your with a healthy well
balanced diet is the best thing you do for yourself
and your baby.  This way, you'll only need to make
a few adjustments during your pregnancy.

Your first trimester

If you find it tough to maintain a balanced diet 
during your first trimester, you can rest assured
that your not alone.  Due to queasiness, some 
women will eat all of the time and gain a lot of 
weight in the process.  Other women have trouble
getting food down and subsequently lose weight  

Preventing malnutrition and dehydration are your
most important factors during first trimester  

Calories

When you are pregnant, you need to consume around
300 calories more than usual every day.  The best
way to go about doing this is listening to your 
body when you are hungry.  You should try to eat
as many foods as possible from the bottom of the
food pyramid
If you gain weight too slow, try eating small 
meals and slightly increase the fat in your diet
You should always eat when you are hungry, as you
are now eating for 2 instead of one

Calcium

By the second trimester, you'll need around 1,500
milligrams of calcium each day for your bones and
our baby', which is more than a quart of milk
Calcium is something that's missing from many 
diets.  Along with milk, other great sources for
calcium include dairy products, calcium fortified
juices, and even calcium tablets

Fiber

Fiber can help to prevent constipation, which is
a common pregnancy problem.  You can find fiber in 
whole grains, fruits, and even vegetables.  Fiber
supplements such as Metamucil and Citrucel are 
safe to take during pregnancy

Protein

Unless you happen to be a strict vegetarian, your
protein intake is not normally a problem for women
who eat a healthy diet

Iron 

A lot of women will start their pregnancy off with
a bit of iron deficiency.  Good sources of iron 
include dark leafy green vegetables and meats.  Iron
supplements should be avoided, as they can cause
internal symptoms such as cramping, constipation,
or diarrhea

Vitamins

Seeing as how you get a majority of the vitamins you
need in your diet, you may want to discuss prenatal
vitamins with your doctor.  Folate is one of the most
important, and if you are getting enough of it, you
may be able to avoid vitamins all together - just ask
your doctor to make sure

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Becoming A Healthy Eater

April 24, 2020


Becoming A Healthy Eater


Being a healthy eater requires you to become both
educated and smart about what healthy eating 
actually is.  Being food smart isn't about 
learning to calculate grams or fat, or is it 
about studying labels and counting calories

Healthy eating is all about balanced and moderate
eating, consisting of healthy meals at least 
three times per day.  Healthy eaters eat many
different types of foods, not limiting themselves
to one specific food type or food group

Eating healthy requires quite a bit of leeway.  You
might eat too much or not enough, consume 
foods that are sometimes more or less nutritious
However, you should always fuel your body and 
your brain regularly with enough food to keep 
both your mind and body strong and alert

A healthy eater is a good problem solver.  Healthy
eaters have learned to take care of themselves
and their eating with sound judgement and making
wise decisions.  Healthy eaters are always aware
of what they eat, and know the effect that it 
will have on their bodie

When someone is unable to take control of their
eating, they are also likely to get out of control
with other aspects of life as well.  They could
end up spending too much, talking too much, even
going to bed later and later
You should always remember that restricting food
in any way is always a bad thing.  Healthy eating
is a way of life, something that you can do to
enhance your body or your lifestyle.  If you've
thought about making your life better, healthy
eating is just the place to start.  You'll make
life easier for yourself, those around you, and 
even your family



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7 Diet Secrets of the Stars

April 24, 2020


7 Diet Secrets of the Stars



Celebrities always look fabulous. Whether appearing in television or films or strutting down the red carpet during movie premiers and awards, they never cease to fascinate us with their larger than life presence. The truth is, it takes a lot of effort to look the way they do, and being the public figures that they are, they cannot afford to slack off when it comes to taking care of their physical appearances. Their livelihood largely depends on how they look. Aside from the clothes, the hair and the makeup, celebrities have to take good care of their bodies

So it is no surprise that these stars have their own secrets when it comes to staying fit and gorgeous. Their health agenda can range from extreme workouts to well-planned meals. Who doesn't want to know their secrets in staying absolutely sexy? Here are some of the diet secrets of seven women celebrities

1. Jennifer Aniston
The star of the phenomenal television show Friends not only mesmerized audiences with her adorable comic sense and her famous hairstyle, she was also known for having one of the sexiest bodies in Hollywood, as she appeared in countless magazine covers. To stay trim, Jennifer follows the 40:30:30 diet method. The diet consists of

40% Low glycemic carbohydrates
-Foods such as beans, fruits and vegetables, legumes

30% lean proteins
-Tofu, fish, chicken, turkey, beef and low fat dairy products

30% essential fats
-nuts and seeds, fish and olive oils

It is essential that every meal should contain macronutrients to attain the balance of hormones and maximum weight loss

2. Kate Hudson
The gorgeous daughter of actress Goldie Hawn gained 60 pounds during her pregnancy, which she needed to shed quickly before commencing on her next film. From her previous eating plan, she switched to a higher protein diet. She consumed high protein meals in smaller portions, and she combined this diet with an exercise program that includes weight training and cardiovascular workouts. After getting a lot of flak because of her post-pregnancy figure, Kate removed all that baby weight in only four months and has gained abdominal muscles that gained the envy of many in Hollywood

3. Oprah Winfrey
As one of the most successful talk-show hosts in the world, there is no question that Oprah needs to maintain her physical appearance for her millions of audiences. Known as one of those celebrities who are constantly battling weight gain, she has recently toned up her figure and has never looked figure in age 50 by combining a regular exercise regime and diet plan. Oprah works out five days a week, spending 30 minutes on the threadmill and doing free weights. Her eating plan consists of legumes, fish, nuts, fruits and vegetables, chicken and dairy products that are lowfat. She limits her consumption of white sugar and flour. Oprah also credits her trim figure to her habit of not eating anything after seven in the evening

4. Gwyneth Paltrow
A lot of people may find it hard to believe that the perpetually slim Academy award-winning actress actually needs to diet. Gwyneth actually follows a healthy eating plan that resembles Oprah's, avoiding sugar and white flour. She usually follows a macrobiotic diet, eating foods like vegetables, brown rice, and lean meat. She also eliminated dairy from her diet, and does yoga everyday

5. Madonna
The pop star known as the Material Girl has always flaunted a body that is to die for, and has become a true fitness paragon over the years. She keeps herself in tip-top shape by having Ashtanga Yoga, and follows a strict diet that mostly shuns junk foods. She adopted a macrobiotic eating plan that includes organic foods rich in lean protein.

6. Claudia Schiffer
The bodacious German supermodel eats salad and steamed vegetables for dinner and eats only fruits before the afternoon. While on locations, she prefers to eat black grapes and drinks tomato juice and herbal tea.

Christie Brinkley 7
Long-time supermodel maintains her all-American good looks by being a vegetarian. She does not keep junk foods of any kind inside her home to make sure that she does not eat them when cravings occur. She snacks on sweet potatoes in place of candy bars, and she adopts a liquid juice diet when she needs to slim down fas

Celebrities are just like ordinary people. They need to maintain their figures just like anyone else, and there is more pressure on their part since they are constantly in the public eye. Ordinary folks can have celebrity-like bodies, too, and by following these diet and fitness plans, they can also look like red-carpet worthy



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What Are The Benefits Of Flax Seed Oil

April 20, 2020




Flax seed oil has a history rich with treatments and is believed to help in the prevention of certain illnesses. Flax seed oil is sold as a liquid, but must remain refrigerated at all times. Recent research studies have indicated that flaxseed oil may help to reduce high blood pressure, lessen high cholesterol and is currently being evaluated for its potential to prevent cancer

The key to Flax seed oil and its healthy benefits is that of essential fatty acids, which are especially valuable since the body needs them in order to function properly. The body, however, is unable to manufacture essential fatty acids on it’s own and receives benefits from products containing such ingredients. One such benefit is derived from one of the essential fatty acids found in flax seed oil, which is believed to reduce the risk of heart disease and various other ailments

Flax seed oil also provides a rich source of lignans, which are believed to possibly prevent certain types of cancer and help to fight against certain infections, including bacterial, viral, etc. Among its specific benefits, flax seed oil is thought to aid in the reduction of high cholesterol, control high blood pressure and protect against heart disease. Certain studies have shown that lowering cholesterol may also reduce the risk of heart disease

Flax seed oil is believed to aid in the inflammation resulting from gout, which often presents itself with sudden and severe joint pain or swelling. By reducing the discomfort of these symptoms, the individual may find relief from the sudden onset of gout. Because flax seed oil is a fiber product, it is often associated with relieving constipation and may even ease an upset stomach

With its many believed benefits on the inside, flax seed oil is thought to promote many cosmetic improvements as well. In addition to the treatment of acne, eczema and sunburns, flax seed oil is also believed to promote healthy hair and nails. The lignans found in flax seed oil are also thought to protect against various aging effects and a variety of other ailments. Flax seed oil is also believed to help soften dry skin when applied externally to the affected area, but may also prove beneficial for aching or injured skin

While flax seed is believed to be safe in general, there are potential risks that consumers should consider. As is the case with many ingredients and treatment products, there have been serious allergic reactions that have been reported by flax seed users. In addition, individuals who are already taking any type of medication must consult a physician before using flax seed or flax seed oil, which may interfere with the effects of other medicine. There are certain individuals who should consider avoiding flax seed and flax seed oil altogether, including women who are pregnant or breast-feeding. In addition, flax seed may be dangerous for anyone with a history of certain types of cancer or diabetes and other specific ailments


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Kids Eating Healthy

August 13, 2019





Fast food is a big part of modern life these days,
making it very hard to teach a child how he or she
should eat healthy.  The cheapest and easiest foods
are those that are normally the least healthy.  If 
you give your child the choice between healthy food
and junk food, you normally won't like the results.

Even though it isn't possible to get a child to like
all healthy foods, there are some ways to get your
child to try and hopefully like at least a few of
them.  You can be as creative as you like, as getting 
kids to eat healthy foods can be a little harder than
you may think.

-  Sneak the healthy food in.  Even though it would 
be great if your kid understood the importance of 
fruits and vegetables, this isn't always possible.
If you can't get them to eat good food willingly, 
there are ways to sneak them in, such as making 
muffins out of bananas or apples, or pizza with
spinach on it.

-  Call fruits and vegetables by funny names.  You
can refer to broccoli as "trees", making them 
more fun to eat.  There are many different names
you can call fruits and vegetables, even making up
your own if you prefer.  Most kids prefer to eat
foods that sound fun.

-  Make the foods taste better. Ranch dressing is
great for broccoli, while peanut butter is a great
topping for celery.  There are several combinations
for vegetables that can make them taste much
better.  You can let your child pick a topping
for a vegetable, even if it's something you wouldn't
normally like yourself.

-  Dress the vegetables up.  Just as much as calling
them names help kids eat healthy foods, making them
look funny also helps.  You can do this by making 
funny designs on the plate, or setting them up to
look like people.  Although some parents don't like
their kids playing with their food, sometimes it
helps to get them to eat healthier.

There are several ways to make your kids eat 
healthier, but to make them enjoy it also has to
be fun as well.  This isn't always an easy task, 
because kids normally don't like foods that are
good for them.  It can however, be done with a bit
of creativity.  Hopefully, doing this will help
your child develop a love of healthy foods for the
rest of their lives.




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Quick Tips to Boost Your Metabolism

August 13, 2019





There are a lot of people who would give a lot to increase their metabolism. Having a high level of metabolism enables one to maintain burn fat and lose weight fast with the least amount of activity. Metabolism is the rate by which the body produces and consumes energy and calories to support life. 

There are several factors that affect the metabolism of a person, such as the amount of muscle tissue, the frequency of the meals one consumes, genetics, stress levels, personal diet and activity levels. Metabolism slows done due to the following: loss of muscle because of not enough physical activity, the tendency of the body to cannibalize its own tissue because there is not enough food energy to sustain it, and the decrease of physical activity that comes naturally with old age.

Here are several ways to fire up one's metabolism:

1. Build up on lean, mean body mass. It is only natural that metabolism decreases along with age, but it is possible to counter the effects. The amount of muscle a person has is a very strong determinant in the ability to burn calories and shed fat. So it goes without saying that exercise is essential. Build strength and resistance by working out at least twice a week, preferably with weights. Do easy exercises in between workouts. Simple tasks such as walking the dog and using the stairs in place of the elevator can already take off calories. The key is to match the amount of eating to the amount of activity one has. Here are some guidelines in getting the right exercise:

For strength training

-Increase the amount of repetitions of a particular exercise.
-Add the level of resistance
-Utilize advance exercise techniques if possible

For cardiovascular training

-Insert intervals between exercises
-Perform cross-training and combine the exercises
-Add up on resistance and speed


2. Eat breakfast. A lot of people are ignoring the fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Surprisingly, the ones who eat breakfast are thinner than the ones who do not. Metabolism can slow down considerably if breakfast is taken during mid-morning or if one waits until the afternoon to eat.

3. Avoid sugar. Sugar enables the body to store fat. It is recommended that a person consumes food that helps sustain an even level of blood-sugar. Additionally, progressive execerise 2-3 times a week should be in order to stabilize blood sugar.

4. Eat spicy foods. Hot cuisine with peppers can increase metabolism.

5. Sleep more. According to research, it is riskier for people who do not get enough sleep to gain weight. Also, muscles are regenerated during the last couple of hours of slumber.

6. Increase water intake. Water flushes out toxins that are produced whenever the body burns fat. Majority of bodily functions involves water, and lack of water causes the body system's operations to decrease its speed, and produces unneeded stress as a result.

7. Eat smaller meals. It is advisable to consume 4 to 6 small meals that are timed 2 to 3 hours apart.

8. Never skip meals. People tend to skip meals in order to lose weight, which is a big mistake since it slows down metabolism.

9. Plan meals in detail. Always prepare the right amount of food to be consumed at the designated intervals. Do not commit the mistake of eating meals in sporadic patterns.

9. Ditch the stress! Stress, be it physical or emotional, triggers the release of a steroid called cortisol, which decreases metabolism. Also, people tend to eat excessively when stressed.

10. Guzzle up on green tea. It can be used as a substitute for coffee. Tea has the ability to stimulate metabolism, and unlike coffee, it has no undesirable side effects when too much is consumed.

11. Include more energy foods in the diet, such as fruits and vegetables, beans and whole grains.

Achieving the desired body weight is never impossible if one has the determination and patience needed to stabilize the metabolism level, which plays an important role in weight loss. A person needs to realize that eating right and working out is not just a passing fancy, but a way of life.




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Fast Facts On Potatoes

August 08, 2019
Fast Facts On Potatoes

Throughout America, potatoes are the most popular
vegetable, even being ahead of other well known
vegetables such as lettuce and onions.  You can
cook potatoes in a variety of ways, and they are 
included in one out of three meals eaten by almost
all Americans.  When they are prepared in a healthy
way, a potato can be an excellent source of energy
and also pack a nutritional punch.

Like oranges, potatoes are very high in vitamin C.
The fact is, one medium potato contains 45% of the
vitamin C that's recommended for good health.  
Potatoes are also high in fiber and carbohydrates
and contain more potassium than a banana.

A potato is naturally low in calories and contains
no fat, sodium, or cholesterol.  The skins of the
potatoes provide a helpful dose of fiber, iron, 
potassium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and several
B vitamins.

You can prepare potatoes by boiling them, steaming
them, or even roasting them.  If at all possible,
you should avoid putting potatoes in the refrigerator
or freezing them, as cold will turn the potato 
starch to sugar and cause them to turn dark when
they are cooked.

When you store potatoes, keep them in a cool, dark
place. Too much light will cause them to turn green.
You can store them in the basement if you have 
one, as the basement is the best place to keep
potatoes.

From mashed potatoes to baked potatoes, a potato
is something we all know and love.  They serve 
many different tasty foods, and they provide our
bodies with plenty of healthful benefits.  We all
eat potatoes, some of us even grow our own.  Whether
you grow your on or buy them, the potato is 
the one vegetable that makes everything just a 
little bit better.

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Cooking with Oils

August 08, 2019



Everyone knows the foods to eat that improve health,
although how we cook the food can be just as important.
With there being so many oils and butter products
claiming to be the best, it can be quite difficult
to know which ones to use and which ones to avoid.

1.  Canola oil
Canola oil is a popular oil, with many physicians 
claiming that it has the ability to lower the risk
of heart disease.  The oil is low in saturated fat,
high in monounsaturated fat, and offers the best 
fatty acid composition when compared to other oils.

You can use canola oil in sauting, as a marinade
and even in low temperature stir frying.  It has
a bland flavor, which makes it a great oil for foods
that contain many spices.  Unlike other oils, this
one won't interfere with the taste of your meal.

2.  Olive oil
olive oil offers a very distinct flavor with plenty
of heart healthy ingedients.  The oil is rich in
monounsaturated fat, helps to lower cholesterol 
levels and reduce risk of cancer.  It's also rich
in antioxidants and has a very long storage life.

Even though it can be used in cooking, it's the 
healthiest when uncooked, such as with a salad or
dipping sauce.  When you use it with cooking, you
should heat it on low to medium temperatures, making
sure to avoid high heat.

3.  Butter
Butter is one food that has been around for many,
many years.  Butter tastes good, and offers sources
of Vitamin A and other fat soluble vitamins such as
E, K, and even D.  Butter is also made from natural
ingredients and not chemically or artificially 
processed.

You can use butter with cooking, baking, or even as
a spread.  You can also pair it with creamy sauces,
marinades, baked dishes, or even bread.

4.  Margarine
Margarine was first introduced as an alternative to
high fat butter.  When it was first created however, 
it was loaded with trans fat, a substance that we 
now know raises bad cholesterol.

As a cooking oil, margarine tastes good, it's lower
in fat than most oils and butter, and it's quite 
easy to spread.  It's available in a variety of
different products and a good source of vitamin E.

When it comes to cooking with oils, there are 
several at your disposal.  There are many more than
what is mentioned here, although the ones above are
the most popular.  Eating healthy involves cooking
healthy food - which is where your cooking oil really
takes center stage.

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FOOD POISONING

August 05, 2019


 Introduction:

 Food poisoning is an acute gastroenteritis caused by the consumption of a food material or a drink which contains the pathogenic micro organism or their toxins or poisonous chemicals.Food poisoning is common in hostels,hotels,communal feedings, and festivel seasons.

 A group of persons will be affected with same type of symptoms ,and they give a history of consumption of a common food before few hours.

 Types of food poisoning

 1) Bacterial food poisoning:

 Here the micro organisms called bacteria are responsible.The food material may contain the pathogenic bacteriae or their toxin and will be ingested along with the food.

 2) Non bacterial food poisoning:

 Due to the presence of toxic chemicals like fertilizers,insectisides,heavy metals and ect.

 Since bacterial food poisoning is common it is discussed here.

 Bacterial food poisoning:

 All bacteria are not harmful.There are some pathogenic bacteria which secrete toxins and cause clinical manifestations.These organisms enter the human body through food articles or drinks.

 How food poisoning occures:

 1) Presence of bacteria in the water.

 2) The raw materials for the food may contain toxins.

 3) Premises where the food is prepared may contain micro organisms or toxins.

 4) Food handlers may have some infectious diseases.

 5) Some animals like dogs,rats may contaminate the food.

 6) If prepared food is kept in the room temperature for a long time and heated again can make a chance for food poisoning.

7) Purposely some body mixing toxins in the food.
Some common bacterial food poisonings.

 1) Salmonella food poisoning:

 There are three different varieties of salmonella bacteria.(salmonella typhimurium,salmonella cholera suis,salmonella enteritidis) These bacteria are present in milk, milk products and eggs.  Symptoms of this food poisoning include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.  Fever is also common.

 2) Botulism:

 This is the dangerous type of food poisoning caused by clostridium botulinum.   The spores of these organisms are seen in the soil and enters the human body through pickles and canned fish ect.Compared to other food poisonings here vomiting and diarrhoea are rare Mainly the nervous system is affected.The symptoms starts with double vision,numbness with weakness.Later there will be paralysis with cardiac and respiratory failure ending in death.

 3) Staphylococcal food poisoning:

 It is caused by staphylo coccus aureus. These organisms usually cause skin troubles like boils and eruptions.It causes mastitis in cow.Through the milk and milk products it enders and causes gastroenteritis.There will be vomiting,abdominal cramps with diarrhoea.

 4) Closteridium food poisoning:

 This is caused by closteridium perfringens.They are present in stool,soil and water. They enter the body through,meat,meat dishes and egg ect.If food articles are cooked and kept in room temperature for a long time and heated again before eating can result this food poisoning.Symptoms include vomiting ,diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.

 5) Bacillus cereus:

 The spores of these organisms can survive cooking and causes enteritis.  Diarrhoea and vomiting is common in this infection.
How to investigate food poisoning?

 1) Examine each and every person affected.

 2) Water sample should be tested.

 3) Kitchen, store room and food samples should be examined.

 4) The cook and food handlers should be questioned and examined.

 5) Samples of vomitus and stool of all victims should be tested to identify the bacteria.
How to prevent food poisoning:-

 1) Only purified water should be used.

 2) Hygiene should be maintained by all persons keeping contact with food.

 3) Workers should use masks, cap and gloves during cooking and serving.

 4) Sick individuals should not come in contact with food materials.

 5) Kitchen and premises should be neat and clean.

 5) Vessels should be washed with soap and hot water.

 6) Should not keep the prepared food for a long time in room temperature.

 7) All food materials should be kept in closed containers.

 8) Animals like dog, cat, rat ect should not come in contact with food materials.

 9) Vegetables should be washed before cooking.

 10) Meat should be fresh and should be purchased from recognised slaughter house.
FOOD POISONING FOOD POISONING Reviewed by Mohamed Abd Elnaser on August 05, 2019 Rating: 5
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