December 2013
As we wind down 2013 and look toward, yet, another year, we do what we can to stop aging and eat better. A couple of articles address just that. Hopefully, you will find some "food for thought."
Happy Holidays to All!!
Warmly,
Dr. Dabbah and his Staff
  
Food and Your Mood
With all the parties and get togethers over the holiday season, we always think about the foods we are eating and the potential weight gain, which we vow to lose after the first of the year. It made me wonder. What if we chose foods based on how they make us feel. Would we put on as much weight?
Read further for the moods associated with certain foods. Then decide.
Pick-Me-Ups:
1. Chocolate boosts seratonin levels and makes us smile.
2. Protein helps those hunger pains and keeps the blood sugar stable for sustained energy. Forget chips or other junk which will send your energy plummeting; grab almond butter and an apple or a cheese stick.
3. Bananas have up to 10 mg of dopamine. It's a "feel good" chemical and benefits the mind and mood.
4. Caffeine is a natural mood lifter. It improves cognitive function overall. So grab a cup of tea or coffee.
5. Turmeric, a spice, containing curcumin, seems to have neuroprotective properties in the brain. It enhances moood and may even help against depression. Put some in your quinoa!
6. Purple Berries have a pigment called anthocyanin, which is a heart-healthy antioxidant AND mood enhancer.
7. Omega-3 fatty acids in salmon, sardines and fish oil supplements contain DHA. People with low DHA tend toward depression. So, DHA has a beneficial effect on the mind and body.
Let-Me-Downs:
1. Sugar fluctuates our blood sugar which causes mood swings, lack of energy, inability to lose weight and pre-diabetes. Want something sweet? Pick up a piece of fruit.
2. Gluten affects brain function and energy and can affect the adrenal gland, which produces cortisol, which deals with stress levels.
3. Processed foods stress our bodies and trans fats have been linked to increased irritability and aggression.
cnn.com, 11/26/2013
 
Aging Behavior
Have you given any thought to the fact that what you do affects how you look? No, I'm not talking about the usual smoking, drinking stuff, but your daily activities.
Take note of the following 7 ways you may be aging your skin.
1. Sleeping on your side or stomach can lead to creases in your face. If done on a regular basis, those creases can become almost cracks in the skin.
2. Drinking with a straw purses the lips and, over time, causes creases on the top and bottom lips, which are difficult for plastic surgeons to eliminate.
3. Windows in the car do not keep out the suns rays but, in fact, actually enhance them. Make sure to wear that sunblock.
4. Excess running causes fat loss throughout the body and face. In addition, there is the added exposure to the sun and the elements.
5. Excessive blood sugar binds to collagen in the skin, stiffening the fibers and causing wrinkling.
6. Not wearing sunglasses causes us to squint which, over time, causes the lines we now know as crow's feet.
7. Washing our face and putting in and taking out contact lenses affects the skin under our eyes. The skin is quite delicate and has fewer oil glands so constant tugging can cause the skin to get saggy.
www.comcast.net, 11/26/2013
They Get It Too...
Recently, I've been reading about celebrities battling skin cancer. Last week, Hugh Jackman disclosed that he had a basal cell carcinoma on his nose. And now, Vinnie Jones (British Actor) and his wife both have been diagnosed with skin cancer.
Be sure to get checked if you see something different!
www.comcast.net, 11/25/2013
 
Oh... Nuts!!!
We know how healthy nuts are for us, but a new study came out suggests that eating nuts may decrease the risk of premature death. It also found that people who eat a diet rich in nuts have less a chance of dying from heart disease or cancer.  And it doesn't seem to matter what nuts are eaten. www.reuters.com,
11/25/2013
So, I decided to find a couple of recipes that would help to stay healthy during the holiday time and simple enough for entertaining.
Cristina's Famous Nuts 
-4 cups mixed raw nuts (ie, pecans, walnuts, almonds, cashews)
-32 sage leaves, torn into pieces
-one 8-inch sprig of rosemary
-3TBL extra-virgin olive oil
-salt
-pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 200. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the mixed nuts with the sage, rosemary and olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spread the nuts in an even layer. Bake for 3 hours; the nuts should not be browned. let the nuts cool on the baking sheet until they are crisp, then transfer to a bowl and serve.
Can be made 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container.
FoodandWine.com
Miso and Nut Dip
- 3 TBL blanched almonds
- 3 TBL walnuts
- 3 TBL warm water
- 1/2 cup barley miso
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350. Spread the nuts in a pie plate and toast for 8 minutes; let cool, then grind in a mini processor to a paste.
In a medium bowl, stir the water with the miso and the nut paste and serve.
FoodandWine.com
Red Pepper and Walnut Spread
-2 (7-8 oz) jars roasted red peppers, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted (approx 4 oz)
- 1 TBL red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Puree the first 6 ingredients with salt in food processor until almost smooth. While running, add oil in a slow stream until completed incorporated. Serve with veggies or put on sandwiches, kabobs, etc. or refrigerate and until ready and bring to room temperature to serve. This is similar to a muhamarrah. Epicurious.com
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