Many people wish if they could stop the process of aging and live younger for whole life but still we havent’t found any method or medicine which could stop the process of aging. As we get older, the body's machinery begins to function a little less smoothly and we become susceptible to age-related and degenerative diseases. But there are certain foods that can help counteract the negative effects aging has on the body. They won't make you younger or stop you from getting older, but they can improve your overall health and vitality, and protect you against disease and illness, which could prolong your life and make the years you do have more healthful.
Here is the list of top 10 anti-aging foods that will slow the process of aging and help you to look younger for longer period of time.
Blueberries
Blueberries contain large amounts of antioxidants such as flavonols, anthocyanins and vitamin C, which promote cell health and can protect against disease. The darker black and blue colored berries provide the best anti-aging benefits because they have the highest concentration of antioxidants. Blueberries have also shown excellent promise for boosting memory in aging patients.
Avocados
Avocados are full of anti-aging components. They contain high levels of Vitamin E, vitamin B and potassium, which are all vital if you want healthy, hydrated skin. It also contains monounsaturated fats which lower blood pressure, increase blood flow and prevent insulin resistance.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which protects your skin from damage caused by free radicals. Lycopene also keeps your skin firm, as it reduces the activity of the enzymes that break down collagen.They also contain vitamin C for collagen strength and potassium which regulates the water and nutrient content of the cells in the skin.
Broccoli
Broccoli is rich in antioxidants such as vitamins C and A. Vitamin C stimulates collagen production, thus keeping your skin healthy whereas vitamin A protects your skin cell membranes and prevents ultraviolet radiation damage.
Broccoli also contains lignans, which help prevent free radical formation and oxidative stress leading to cell damage. It is also a good source of vitamin B1, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, zinc, calcium, iron, niacin and selenium.
Spinach
Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that supplies a significant source of antioxidants to the body. It has added antioxidant ability because of the lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidant carotenoids that protect the eyes from damage, and may reduce the risks of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contain powerful medicinal as well as anti-aging properties. It helps in making your skin healthy by boosting your collagen production, keeping your skin firm and wrinkle-free. It also contains vitamins and minerals that improve your cellular health. Their amazing seeds contain ellagic acid and punicalagin that support anti-aging by inhibiting free radical damage.
Watermelon
Watermelon’s anti-aging secret is lycopene, which may help to eliminate free radicals from the body. Free radicals are thought to exaggerate many of the visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and lines on the skin. Lycopene may also help to guard against conditions such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
Garlic
Garlic is one of the most healthful and flavorful food that slows aging process in many ways. Its anti-aging benefits include lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, reducing inflammation, and protecting and maintaining cell health. Eating a clove of garlic a day helps to protect the body against cancer and heart disease.
Grapes
Grapes are rich in polyphenolic phytochemical compound resveratrol. Resveratrol is one of the powerful anti-oxidant which has been found to play a protective role against cancers of colon and prostate, coronary heart disease, degenerative nerve disease, Alzheimer's disease and viral or fungal infections
Dates
Dates are one of the most popular fruits packed with an impressive list of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that are required for normal growth, development and overall well-being. They contain health benefiting flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants known as tannins. Tannins are known to possess anti-infective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hemorrhagic properties. They compose antioxidant flavonoids such as ร-carotene, lutein, and zea-xanthin. These antioxidants found to have the ability to protect cells and other structures in the body from harmful effects of oxygen-free radicals.
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Diane Alexander
Diane Alexander6 hours ago
I eat them all often, but why do you sound like a robot? Ijs
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Unni Sivadas
Unni Sivadas4 days ago
Excellent
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Edward Snowden
Edward Snowden5 hours ago
The lycopene levels in tomatos increase radically with cooking. Weird but true. Same goes for carrots.
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Nick Schmader
Nick Schmader2 days ago
Why must you refer to what are totally normal food sources as "Superfoods"?
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walter condi
walter condi1 hour ago
almost everyone has a phobia about aging,...but they don't realize that aging is supposed happen naturally we are not supposed to stay young forever ,...otherwise this world would be....PARADISE,...how we age ? that's a different thing some age gracefully and some horribly...depending on the genetic structure of the person.
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leo lichtveld5 hours ago
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zelen plav13 hours ago
Heat destroys vitamin C.
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Sangita Mistry
Sangita Mistry15 hours ago
Thanks for the list of super foods. Food made with Indian ayurvedic herbs balances the body and helps in anti aging, I found this as I was served some excellent sattvic organic food which was served to me for a meditation program at Nithyananda Dhyanapeetham in India. Thanks
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Sandhya Ghate
Sandhya Ghate14 hours ago
Loved your list of super foods for anti aging. I found the best program for Anti Aging. Paramahamsa Nithyananda is offering a spiritual retreat called Sadashivoham.Attend this program and find out for yourself. visit website www.innerawakening.org
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francis kennedy kisembo3 days ago
Thanks for Videos they're really helpful,but some of the Fruits are not locally available, how can we access them?
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Sure we’ve talked about this a lot already, but it’s such an important issue that we don’t mind discussing it a hundred times more – we simply love eggs!
Whole eggs deserve a special place on your plate not only because of their taste and versatility but because of their amazingly dense nutritional profile too. People too often succumb to the myths surrounding whole eggs, especially the egg yolk, and actually believe that eggs can endanger their dieting goals. So it’s kind of our mission to bring out the fact sheet about eggs and neutralize the rumors once and for all!
The truth is that eggs are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. Just think of the egg as the ultimate source of life – it contains all the ingredients required to develop a single cell into a live baby chicken. In order for that to happen, the egg has to pack all of the essential life-enabling nutrients in a very tight space. Isn’t that pretty amazing? Kudos for mother nature.
But the best part is that all of this nutritive goodness can be also used to complete your healthy diet with a variety of precious vitamins and minerals. And let’s not forget to mention the most famous feature of eggs – they are one of the best sources of high-quality protein on the planet – and the cheapest one, as well! They provide your body with the whole package of amino acids required for building muscle mass and repairing tissues. Nutrition experts even recommend eating three whole eggs per day for a well-balanced diet.
Worried About Your Cholesterol Levels? There’s No Need For That While it’s true that the egg yolk contains a high amount of cholesterol, things are a bit more complex than that.
First of all, studies have never found a connection between normal egg consumption and coronary artery disease. And do you even know what cholesterol really is? From a nutritive standpoint, it’s not exactly the one-dimensional bad guy that popular magazines describe it to be. It’s actually a structural molecule that is an essential part of the cell membrane – of every single cell in the body. It’s responsible for the production of testosterone, estrogen, and cortisol, all of which are very important for the normal functioning of the body.
Besides getting it from food, our body produces its own cholesterol in the liver. And when we eat foods that are rich in cholesterol the liver simply starts producing less of it, so the total amount of cholesterol in the body changes very little, depending on our diet. On top of that, there is the “good” (HDL) and “bad” (LDL) kind of cholesterol – according to the American Heart Association, the second one contributes to the production of thick, hard deposits that can clog arteries and make them less flexible, increasing the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular diseases. On the other hand, the “good” cholesterol actually helps remove the LDL cholesterol from the arteries by carrying it back to the liver, where it gets broken down and passed away from the body, therefore protecting the heart’s health.
Eggs actually contain high amounts of HDL cholesterol, while trans fats found in overly processed and deep fried foods contribute to rising levels of LDL cholesterol. So consuming whole eggs will not only bring vital benefits to your health – it can also reverse the negative effects of your junk food choices.
Health Benefits of Eggs Nutritional Profile of One Whole Egg
Calories: 77
Protein: 6 grams
Healthy Fats: 5 grams
Vitamin A: 6% of the RDA
Folate: 5% of the RDA Vitamin B5: 7% of the RDA
Vitamin B12: 9% of the RDA
Vitamin B2: 15% of the RDA
Phosphorus: 9% of the RDA
Selenium: 22% of the RDA
In addition, eggs contain significant amounts of Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Zinc. They also do the following: contain zeaxanthin, an antioxidant that protects your eyes from the harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Protect Bone Health
Vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption and maintaining bone health, so if you don’t get enough of it, you might increase your risk of osteoporosis and other bone diseases. Since Vitamin D is naturally present in very few foods, many people aren’t getting enough of it on a regular basis – and here egg yolks come to the rescue yet again. If you don’t have enough time to sunbathe or sunny days are rather scarce where you live, eggs can be a convenient way to supply your organism with a decent amount of vitamin D.
Fight Off Iron Deficiency
In case you’re suffering from an iron deficiency, which is characterized by frequent headaches, fatigue, and irritability, eggs can help you a great deal. Two large eggs contain 2 milligrams of iron, and with frequent consumption, you can significantly improve your intake of iron.
Maintain a Healthy Weight
Eating eggs can help you increase feelings of satiety and control hunger easily. Having eggs for breakfast will keep you full longer than most types of food, which in turn will limit your calorie intake throughout the rest of the day, resulting in greater weight loss. The protein in eggs provides a steady and sustained source of energy for your body which doesn’t cause a surge in blood sugar or insulin levels.
Healthy Brain Development
As we’ve stated before, egg yolks are rich in choline, which among other things is an important nutrient for the proper functioning of the brain, especially crucial for healthy brain development in fetuses and newborns. Studies have shown that eating more eggs during pregnancy and lactation can stimulate the brain development and function of babies. In addition, a study from the University of North Caroline found that choline can reduce the risk of breast cancer by 24 percent. In Conclusion
Eggs have long been considered as the perfect food and as you can see, there are plenty of good reasons for that. Making eggs a staple food in your diet is not only safe – it’s actually more than beneficial for your overall health. Everyone can benefit from increasing the consumption of this super food, including bodybuilders, pregnant women, kids and older adults. And don’t just reach for the whites – the yolk is equally important. Three eggs a day can keep the doctor away!
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The health benefits of raw, unprocessed honey are well known, but in Australia, scientists recently made a startling discovery – that one particular, obscure type of honey is capable of killing just about everything scientists throw at it, including some of the worst bacteria known to man.
The findings were published in the European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (June 2009 edition), and could hold special significance at a time when many of the world’s top antibiotics are failing, especially against resistant “superbugs.”
The honey in question is known as manuka honey, which is produced in New Zealand and also goes by the name of jelly bush honey.
The honey has become so popular in the past few years that shortages have been reported and fake products have been sold, leading New Zealand manuka producers to seek trademark protection (similar to French champagne or Scottish whiskey for example). It’s easy to see why now that the secret is out about this honey’s incredible health benefits.
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Manuka Honey Kills MRSA, Other Superbugs
Manuka honey is created by bees foraging on the nectar of Leptospermum Scoparium, the New Zealand manuka bush, as well as tea trees native only to Australia and New Zealand.
In the aforementioned studies, Australian researchers found that the honey killed every bacteria or pathogen it was tested on, according to a report by The Australian. The honey can be applied topically to help fight against infections of the skin, cuts and insect bites, or taken internally.
Manuka HoneyThe most exciting difference with the manuka honey that was tested is that none of superbugs killed by the honey were able to build up immunity, a common problem with today’s antibiotics.
“New antibiotics tend to have short shelf lives, as the bacteria they attack quickly become resistant,” said Dr. Dee Carter of the University of Sydney’s School of Molecular and Microbial Biosciences. “Many large pharmaceutical companies have abandoned antibiotic production because of the difficulty of recovering costs. Developing effective alternatives could therefore save many lives.”
According to Dr. Carter the manuka honey contains a compound called methyglyoxal, that combines with other unknown compounds to cause “multi-system failure” that destroys the bacteria.
Where to Find Manuka Honey
Manuka honey is now sold in health food stores and online, although the supply levels have fluctuated in recent years and fake honey scams have been documented. When looking for manuka honey it is best to look for one that is UMF certified.
The term UMF stands for Unique Manuka Factor, which is the phytochemical property derived from the manuka bushes that gives it its unique properties. This term is regulated by the Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association of New Zealand and a handful of certified manuka products can be found on Amazon.com.
The brand Comvita manuka honey is available on Amazon and is UMF certified. One particular customer on Amazon said that it this type of honey helped to erase their MRSA:
I had done a fair amount of research when a friend of ours got MRSA, and then, unfortunately, I got it too., said user JoshuaOne9 on Amazon. Thankfully, I had already done the research so I knew exactly what to do. As soon as I saw the red bump (thinking the first day that it was a mosquito bite) I scratched it, but the second day I realized that it had to be something else. My husband immediately knew what it was since we had been dealing with our friend’s case of MRSA. I got my hands on this Manuka honey and put on the area of skin that was affected and then it is very important that you cover it with a bandaid. Within hours I felt relief and within a few days it was completely gone…
While further research needs to be done, it’s safe to say that manuka honey shows plenty of promise in defeating one of the biggest health challenges faced by humanity in the 21st century, and this research should not be taken lightly.
This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prevent disease. Consult a licensed naturopathic doctor before making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.
SOURCE: http://althealthworks.com/9387/mysterious-honey-discovered-that-kills-all-bacteria-scientists-throw-at-it/
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Legumes are great sources of fat, protein and carbohydrates. Different varieties contain varying amounts of these nutrients, with beans, nuts, peas and lentils all having unique nutritional profiles. Although these foods are a staple of vegetarian diets, non-vegetarians can also benefit from eating more legumes. For example, replacing red meat with a serving of black beans lowers your fat intake while boosting your fiber and protein intakes.
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Beans
The most common varieties of legumes are beans. These include adzuki beans, black beans, soybeans, anasazi beans, fava beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), kidney beans and lima beans. These foods are high in protein and carbohydrates but low in fat. For example, 1 cup of cooked adzuki beans contains 17.3 grams of protein, 57 grams of carbohydrates, 294 calories and only 0.2 grams of fat. In comparison, 1 cup of cooked chickpeas contains 14.5 grams of protein, 45 grams of carbohydrates, 269 calories and 4.3 grams of fat. Because of their assortment of flavors and textures, a mixture of lightly-seasoned, cooked-then-cooled beans makes a flavorful, nutritious and filling salad.
Nuts
Some legumes are inappropriately called "nuts." The most common example is the peanut, with other examples including soy nuts and carob nuts. Similar to other nuts, these legumes contain high concentrations of protein, fat and carbohydrates. For example, 1 cup of dry-roasted soy nuts contains 68.1 grams of protein, 37.2 grams of fat, 56.3 grams of carbohydrates and 776 calories. One cup of dry-roasted peanuts is much lower in protein and higher in fat, with 34.6 grams of protein, 31.4 grams of carbohydrates, 854 calories and 72.5 grams of fat. When eating soy or peanuts, choose dry-roasted and unsalted varieties to avoid the high fat and sodium content of oil-roasted, salted nuts.
Peas
A number of legumes are labeled as peas, including green peas, snow peas, snap peas, split peas and black-eyed peas. Similar to beans, peas contain high concentrations of carbohydrates and protein but little fat. For example, 1 cup of boiled green peas contains 8.6 grams of protein, 25 grams of carbohydrates, 134 calories and 0.4 gram of fat. Split peas contain higher concentrations of protein and carbohydrates but a similar amount of fat. One cup of boiled split peas contains 16.4 grams of protein, 41.4 grams of carbohydrates, 231 calories and only 0.8 grams of fat. As most varieties have a naturally sweet flavor, peas are great as a side-dish, snack, addition to a stir-fry or topping on a salad.
Lentils
Legumes that are classified as nuts, beans and peas are approximately spherical in shape. With their flat, round shape, lentils differ from this general pattern. Whether yellow, orange, green, brown or black, the nutritional profile of lentils does not change with their color. However, sprouted lentils differ from non-sprouted lentils in their nutritional content. One cup of uncooked sprouted lentils contains 6.9 grams of protein, 17.1 grams of carbohydrates, 82 calories and 0.4 gram of fat. As they are much denser, non-sprouted lentils provide larger amounts of these nutrients. One cup of uncooked, non-sprouted lentils contains 49.5 grams of protein, 115.4 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fat and 678 calories. Although the non-sprouted variety is more common in cooked dishes, both varieties can serve as the basis for Indian dal curries.
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Fry Eggs Without Flipping Them Using This Quick And Easy Breakfast Hack
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No matter how hard I try, there never seems to be quite enough time in the morning to accomplish everything I need to get done before work.
While simultaneously trying to rush and overcome the typical grogginess, breakfast is often the first thing I’m forced to sacrifice from my “to-do list.”
Fortunately, there are quite a few hacks out there that can save quite a bit of time and effort in preparing breakfast, such as this brilliant method for whipping up an entire breakfast using only a waffle maker.
And this clever hack allows to me fry up some eggs without having to wait around to flip them, saving me valuable morning time and allowing me to continue my “getting ready” process.
In this exclusive video, you’ll see just how simple it is to cook eggs quickly and easily with this genius fried egg hack.
Normally, a person has to wait until one side of the fried eggs are cooked before flipping them over. But actually, you don’t ever have to flip them at all.
Instead, after one side of your fried eggs have cooked, simply pour in 1/3 cup of water and cover the frying pan. In no time at all, the steam created by the water will cook the top side of the eggs!
I will definitely be adding this breakfast hack to my morning routine — anything to make the A.M. rush a little bit easier!
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this tip is as old as tap water
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It may be, but the people reading about it aren't that old. They need tp know these things
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the water is not needed; just cover the pan and the steam will cook the tops. Use the same size top.
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Where have you been living, I am 74 and been doing this since we were kids.
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Undoubtedly, garlic is one of the most versatile and powerful herbs you can use in order to improve your health.
Due to its extraordinary effects, it has been used for centuries as an ingredient in many tasty dishes. It gives the dish a pungent flavor, and you can add it to your salad, omelet or pasta sauce.
Eating raw garlic provides the most health benefits, but one of the most important is that it helps you to get rid of parasites from your body.
To help remove yeast and parasites, finely mince 1-2 cloves of raw garlic and drink in a cup of water before meals. Or eat six tablespoons of raw, extra virgin coconut oil, one whole clove of raw garlic and one large red onion daily to help parasite proof your body another garlic remedy that will help to flush out parasites from your body.
Also it detoxifies your body completely and helps you establish mental clarity. When you cut the raw garlic open, the S- Allyl Cysteine (SAC) juices waft into the air.
Here are the most common cases in which you can use raw garlic to treat your condition:
Immune problems
Intestinal issues
Respiratory Infections
Skin problems
Worms
Aging
Detoxification
Hypertension
Osteoporosis
Age-related diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia
You should waste no more time, but add garlic to your menu as soon as possible. It will provide a powerful, pungent bite to your meals, and it will effectively cleanse your body from all sorts of toxins, and will help you prevent serious health issues.
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Part 2 (two).................Pineapple: Health Benefits, Recipes, Health Risks Note: Cold pressed juicing Slow-squeezing juice extractor fresher and richer juice!
Part 2 (two).................Pineapple: Health Benefits, Recipes, Health Risks Written by Megan Ware RDN LD Knowledge center Last updated: Thu 10 September 2015 email 4 2361SHARE 3 (Continued from page 1...) Note: Cold pressed juicing Slow-squeezing juice extractor fresher and richer juice! Nutritional breakdown of pineapples One cup of fresh pineapple chunks contain approximately 82 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of cholesterol, 2 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of total carbohydrate (including 16 grams of sugar and 2.3 grams of fiber) and 1 gram of protein. One cup of fresh pineapple chunks provides 131% of your vitamin C needs for the day, 2% of vitamin A needs, 2% of calcium and 2% of iron. Pineapple Fresh pineapple is the only known source of an enzyme called bromelain. Pineapple is also a source of important vitamins and minerals such as thiamin, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, manganese and potassium and antioxidants and polyphenols, such as beta-carotene. Fresh pineapple is the only known source of an enzyme called bromelain, which has been used in studies to determine it's effectiveness in alleviating joint pain, arthritis, reduce inflammation, inhibit tumor growth and shorten recovery time following plastic surgery. How to incorporate more pineapples into your dietPineapple juice Make your own pineapple juice! Nothing tastes better than fresh fruit juice in the morning. Select a pineapple with a firm, plump body without bruising or soft spots and green leaves at the crown. A green outer shell does not mean the pineapple is not ripe and contrary to popular belief, neither does the ease in which the leaves pull from the crown. Pineapples should be picked at their peak ripeness since unlike other fruits, they will not continue to ripen once picked. Whole or cut pineapple should be stored in the refrigerator. If consuming canned or packaged pineapple, make sure to pick up the varieties canned only in pineapple juice, not heavy syrup. Keep a bowl of freshly chopped fruit front and center in a clear container in the refrigerator. Seeing the fruit readily available will likely cause you to choose them as a snack more often rather than raiding the cupboards for a less healthy processed snack Add pineapple to your favorite kebabs. Try shrimp, chicken or steak kabobs with red onions, pineapple and cherry tomatoes Make a fruit salad with strawberries, pineapple, mandarin oranges and grapes. Top with unsweetened shredded coconut for a fresh twist Add some pineapple slices to your salad at lunch or dinner. Compliment the pineapple with walnuts or pecans, a crumbled cheese and light balsamic or citrus vinaigrette dressing Make your own juice! Nothing tastes better than fresh fruit juice in the morning. When you make your own, you can be sure there are no added preservatives or sweeteners Make a fresh salsa with pineapple, mango, jalapeno, red peppers and chipotle pepper and use as a topper for your favorite fish tacos. If you are unsure how to cut a pineapple properly, there's a good article about that here Potential health risks of consuming pineapples Beta-blockers, a type of medication most commonly prescribed for heart disease, can cause potassium levels to increase in the blood. High potassium foods should be consumed in moderation when taking beta-blockers. Consuming too much potassium can be harmful for those whose kidneys are not fully functional. If your kidneys are unable to remove excess potassium from the blood, it could be fatal. Those with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) may experience an increase in symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation when consuming highly acidic foods, however individual reactions vary. It is the total diet or overall eating pattern that is most important in disease prevention and achieving good health. It is better to eat a diet with variety than to concentrate on individual foods as the key to good health. Information about other fruits If you've enjoyed reading about the potential health benefits of pineapples, why not take a look at our collection of articles about other fruits. Written by Megan Ware RDN LD ◀ PREVIOUS PAGE 1 2
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Pineapple: Health Benefits, Recipes, Health Risks
Nutrition / Diet Pineapple: Health Benefits, Recipes, Health Risks Written by Megan Ware RDN LD Knowledge center Last updated: Thu 10 September 2015 email 4 2361SHARE 3 Contrary to popular belief, pineapples, which came to be known as such because of their resemblance to pinecones, did not originate in Hawaii. Christopher Columbus brought pineapples back to Europe after one of his expeditions to South America, where they are believed to have originated from. Pineapples became known as an extravagant and exotic fruit, served only at the most lavish of banquets. Today, pineapple can be commonly found in any grocery store and in many homes all-around the world. In Central and South America, pineapple is not only valued for its sweet taste - it has been used for centuries to treat digestion problems and inflammation. Possible health benefits of pineapples Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions. Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like pineapples decreases the risk of obesity and overall mortality, diabetes, heart disease and promotes a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy, overall lower weight. Pineapple's possible health benefits include: Age-related macular degeneration: A higher intake of all fruits (3 or more servings per day) has also been shown to decrease risk of and progression of age-related macular degeneration. Asthma prevention: The risks for developing asthma are lower in people who consume a high amount of certain nutrients. One of these nutrients is beta-carotene, found in plant foods like pineapple, mangoes, papaya, apricots, broccoli, cantaloupe, pumpkin and carrots. Blood pressure: Increasing potassium intake by consuming high potassium fruits and vegetables can help with lowering blood pressure. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, fewer than 2% of US adults meet the daily 4700 mg recommendation.1 Also of note, a high potassium intake is associated with a 20% decreased risk of dying from all causes.1 Cancer: As an excellent source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C, pineapples can help combat the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer. Diets rich in beta-carotene may also play a protective role against prostate cancer, according to a study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health's Department of Nutrition7 and has been shown to have an inverse association with the development of colon cancer in the Japanese population.8 High fiber intakes from all fruits and vegetables are associated with a lowered risk of colorectal cancer. According to the American Cancer Society: "there are studies suggesting that bromelain [found in pineapple] and other such enzymes may be used with standard cancer treatment to help reduce some side effects (such as mouth and throat inflammation due to radiation treatments)." Diabetes: Studies have shown that type 1 diabetics who consume high-fiber diets have lower blood glucose levels and type 2 diabetics may have improved blood sugar, lipids and insulin levels. One medium pineapple provides about 13 grams of fiber. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 21-25 g/day for women and 30-38 g/day for men. Digestion: Pineapples, because of their fiber and water content, help to prevent constipation and promote regularity and a healthy digestive tract. Fertility: Antioxidant-rich diets have been shown to improve fertility. Because free radicals also can damage the reproductive system, foods with high antioxidant activity like pineapples that battle free radicals are recommended for those trying to conceive. The antioxidants in pineapple such as vitamins C, beta-carotene and the vitamins and minerals and copper, zinc and folate have properties that affect both male and female fertility.5 Healing and Inflammation: Some studies have shown that bromelain, the enzyme found in pineapples, can reduce swelling, bruising, healing time, and pain associated with injury and surgical intervention. Bromelain is currently being used to treat and reduce inflammation from tendinitis, sprains, strains, and other minor muscle injuries as well as swelling related to ear, nose and throat surgeries or trauma.9 Heart health: The fiber, potassium and vitamin C content in pineapple all support heart health. In one study, those who consumed 4069 mg of potassium per day had a 49% lower risk of death from ischemic heart disease compared with those who consumed less potassium (about 1000 mg per day).1 High potassium intakes are also associated with a reduced risk of stroke, protection against loss of muscle mass, preservation of bone mineral density and reduction in the formation of kidney stones.1 Skin: The antioxidant vitamin C, when eaten in its natural form (as in a pineapple) or applied topically, can help to fight skin damage caused by the sun and pollution, reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin texture. Vitamin C also plays a vital role in the formation of collagen, the support system of your skin. On the next page we look at the nutritional breakdown of pineapples, the ways in which to incorporate more pineapple into your diet and the possible health risks of consuming pineapples.
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See What Happen To Your Breasts When You Eat Pineapple 3 Times A Day
You have a problem with droopy and loose breasts? It is quite a normal phenomenon that occurs with age, but now you can easily change that, and all you need to do is to eat more pineapples.
Smoking, excess alcohol and coffee can increase the problem, but pineapples can quickly solve it.
“Pineapples contain a whole range of antioxidants and are also considered to be anti-cancer fruits. However, its use in women is indispensable. It contains substances that restore elasticity of skin fibers and thus rejuvenate it. This is especially visible on female breasts which lose their shape over the years. Drink enough fluids, discard the coffee and alcohol and eat pineapples daily. The results will be noticeable immediately, “doctors recommend.
An amazing smoothy which can be consumes daily:
1 cup finely chopped pineapple
¼ cup pineapple juice
½ cup yogurt
¼ cup water
3-4 ice cubes
Mix all ingredients in a blender and drink the smoothy in the morning or before a meal.
Here is the Benefits of Pineapple :
Arthritis Management: One of the most celebrated uses of pineapple in terms of health is its ability to reduce the inflammation of joints and muscles, particularly those associated with arthritis, a truly debilitating disease that affects millions of people around the world. Pineapples contain a relatively rare proteolytic enzyme called bromelain, which is primarily associated with breaking down complex proteins, but it also has serious anti-inflammatory effects, and has been positively correlated with reducing the signs and symptoms of arthritis in many test subjects.
PineappleImmune System: A single serving of pineapple has more than 130% of the daily requirement of vitamin-C for human beings, making it one of the richest and most delicious sources of ascorbic acid. Vitamin C is mainly associated with reducing illness and boosting the immune system by stimulating the activity of white blood cells and acting as an antioxidant to defend against the harmful effects of free radicals. Free radicals are dangerous byproducts of cellular metabolism that can damage various organ systems and disrupt function, as well as cause healthy cells to mutate into cancerous ones. The vitamin C content of pineapples defends against this.
Tissue and Cellular Health: One of the commonly overlooked benefits of vitamin C is its essential role in creating collagen. This is partly the reason why it is seen as a healing vitamin, because collagen is the essential protein base of blood vessel walls, skin, organs, and bones. High vitamin C content helps you heal wounds and injuries to the body quickly, along with defending against infections and illness.
Cancer Prevention: In addition to the antioxidant potential of vitamin C in the battle against cancer, pineapples are also rich in various other antioxidants, including vitamin A, beta carotene, bromelain, various flavonoid compounds, and high levels of manganese, which is an important co-factor of superoxide dismutase, an extremely potent free radical scavenger that has been associated with a number of different cancers. Pineapple has directly been related to preventing cancers of the mouth, throat, and breast.
Digestion: Like most fruits, pineapples are a rich source of fiber, but they are special in that they contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. This means that eating a healthy amount of pineapples can protect you from a vast amount of health conditions, including constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, atherosclerosis and blood clotting, as well as blood pressure. Fiber can bulk up stool, which promotes the passage of food through the digestive tract at a normal rate, and also stimulates the release of gastric and digestive juices to help food dissolve. Furthermore, it bulks up loose stool, which helps with diarrhea and IBS. Fiber also strips the blood vessels clean of excess cholesterol and eliminates it from the body, thereby boosting cardiovascular health.
Coughs and Colds: The normal immune system boosting power of vitamin C is well known, but that special enzyme, bromelain, is also connected with the reduction of phlegm and mucus build up in the respiratory tracts and sinus cavities. It therefore prevents the illnesses that cause phlegm and mucus build-up, while also treating them by loosening those materials and helping you eliminate them from your body if you’ve already contracted an illness or infection.
Bone Health: Although pineapples are not famous for having a strong calcium content, which most people immediately associate with bone health, it does have an impressive amount of manganese, which is another trace mineral that is essential in the strengthening of bones, as well as their growth and repair. Manganese is the most prominent mineral in pineapple, and a single serving can deliver more than 70% of your daily requirement of this essential mineral.
Oral Health: Along with the antioxidant compounds that protect against oral cancer, pineapples also have astringent properties, which strengthen gums and make sure that your teeth do not become loose. Astringent agents help to tighten up tissues and tone the body so things like tooth loss, hair loss, and muscle weakness or skin loosening does not occur. Pineapples are very powerful astringents and are often prescribed as a natural remedy to fix loosening of teeth or the the retraction of the gums.
Eye Health: Vision is one of the most important senses for human beings, and pineapples have been directly connected to boosting eye health and preventing the age-related deficiencies that so often occur. Macular degeneration affects many elderly people, and beta carotene can help to delay this vision problem. Keeping proper amounts of beta-carotene in your diet from fruits and vegetables is essential if you want to properly see the world well into your old age.
Blood Pressure: Pineapples are a valuable source of many minerals, and potassium is among them. This is one of the most important minerals in our body, and potassium deficiency can result in a wide array of health hazards. One of the most important functions of potassium is as a vasodilator, meaning that it eases the tension and stress of the blood vessels and promotes blood circulation to various parts of the body. When your blood vessels relax, your blood pressure is reduced and the flow of blood is less restricted. This can prevent clots from blocking the flow of blood and reduces the accumulation of plaque in the arteries and vessels. This helps people prevent conditions like atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes. So eat your pineapples for a healthy heart!
Blood Circulation: In a related benefit to the vasodilating potential of potassium, pineapples also provide the body with copper, another essential mineral that functions in a number of enzymatic reactions and compounds in the body. Most notably, copper is a necessary element for the formation of healthy red blood cells. High red blood cell count increases oxygenation to the various organ systems and makes them function at optimal levels. It also increases cognitive abilities and can maintain neural pathways to prevent neural disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease!
A Few Words of Warning: The benefits of eating pineapple are clear from the impressive list of qualities that you just read, but there is always something about foods that should be cautioned against, and pineapples are no exception. The bromelain in pineapples is primarily a meat-tenderizing enzyme, which is why it is so helpful in the digestion of tough foods. This can result in the softening or tenderness of your “meat” as well, meaning that your lips, gums, and tongue might experience some tenderness or sensitivity if you eat too much pineapple. Bromelain is a powerful chemical, as is vitamin C, if taken in excess. Both of these are in high proportions in pineapple, and an “overdose” can lead to vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, and nausea. Also, bromelain has been known to stimulate menstruation, so pregnant women should avoid excessive pineapple, as the high levels of bromelain can actually lead to a miscarriage in rare cases.
Other than those health concerns, grab one of these spiky tropical fruits and dig in. Your body will thank you for it!
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By Sayer Ji
Contributing Writer for Wake Up World
A new scientific review has identified 25 of the top foods and herbs which kill cancer stem cells at the root cause of cancer malignancy.
There are thousands of natural compounds that have been studied with demonstrable anti-cancer activity (check out over 600 on GreenMedInfo’s cancer research database), but only a small subset of these have been proven to target and kill the cancer stem cells which lie at the root of cancer malignancy. Turmeric, for instance, we have featured a number of times for its “smart kill” property of targeting just the heart of cancerous tumors. More recently, ginger has been found in pre-clinical research to contain a compound up to 10,000 times more effective than the chemotherapy drug Taxol at killing breast cancer stem cells. Even common foods like blueberry have special cancer killing properties, as discussed in a previous article for GreenMedInfo: Research: Radiotherapy Causes Cancer, Blueberry Kills It.
A new study published in the journal Anticancer Research, titled “Natural Products That Target Cancer Stem Cells“, has made our job much easier of identifying this special category of cancer killers by reviewing the extant literature on the topic and listing the top 25 substances in this category. They are listed here below, along with some of their commonly recognizable dietary sources.
25 Cancer Stem Cell Killing Foods
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) – Green Tea
6-Gingerol – Ginger
?-Carotene – Carrot, Leafy Greens
Baicalein – Chinese Skullcap
Curcumin – Turmeric
Cyclopamine – Corn Lilly [we do not suggest consuming this plant; this simply illustrates natural components exist that kill cancer stem cells]
Delphinidin – Blueberry, raspberrry
Flavonoids (Genistein) – Soy, red clover, coffee
Gossypol – Cottonseed [we do not suggest consuming this plant; this simply illustrates natural components exist that kill cancer stem cells]
Guggulsterone – Commiphora (myrrh tree)
Isothiocyanates – Cruciferous vegetables
Linalool – Mint
Lycopene – Grapefruit, tomato
Parthenolide – Feverfew
Perylill alcohol – Mint, cherry, lavender
Piperine – Black pepper
Placycodon saponin – Playycodon grandifloruim
Psoralidin – Psoralea corylilyfolia
Quercetin – Capers, onion
Resveratrol – Grapes, plums, berries
Salinomycin – Streptomyces albus
Silibinin – Milk Thistle
Ursolic acid – Thyme, basil, oregano
Vitamin D3 – Fish, egg yolk, beef, cod liver oil
Withaferin A – Withania somnifera (ashwaganda)
Why are these substances so important?
The primary reason why conventional chemotherapy and radiotherapy have failed to produce any significant improvements in cancer survival rates is because cancer stem cells are resistant to these interventions. In fact, chemotherapy and especially radiation are both capable of increasing the number and virulence of these cells in a tumor, while at the same time having the well known side effect of further damaging the patient’s immune system.
While the cancer industry is still very much resistant to incorporating the implications of these findings into their standard of care (which is highly unethical), there are an increasing number of health practitioners that will not turn their back on the truth and are very much interested in alternative ways to prevent and treat cancer using food and/or plant-based approaches.
The new study addresses the relevance of cancer stem cells as follows:
The cancer stem cell model suggests that tumor initiation is governed by a small subset of distinct cells with stem-like character termed cancer stem cells (CSCs). CSCs possess properties of self-renewal and intrinsic survival mechanisms that contribute to resistance of tumors to most chemotherapeutic drugs. The failure to eradicate CSCs during the course of therapy is postulated to be the driving force for tumor recurrence and metastasis. Recent studies have focused on understanding the unique phenotypic properties of CSCs from various tumor types, as well as the signaling pathways that underlie self-renewal and drug resistance.”
At present, the cancer industry has failed to produce a single drug that targets the cancer stem cell population of cells within a tumor, as confirmed by the study:
If indeed the CSC response is a vital criterion for cancer treatment evaluation, there are still no drugs in clinical use that specifically target CSCs.
The ability to selectively target cancer cells, and cancer stem cells in particular, while leaving intact the non-tumor cells in tissue is extremely important. We have created a section on the GreenMedInfo database that indexes research on these substances and now includes 67 of them here. We are also building a section that collates research cancer stem cells, a topic will no doubt become a central part of the future of cancer treatment, assuming the priority is to actually alleviate suffering and not just make money off of patients.
Recommended articles by Sayer Ji:
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Cinnamon May Be Superior to Ibuprofen for Menstrual Pain, Study Reveals
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6 Evidence-Based Ways Drumming Heals Body, Mind and Soul
Tylenol Kills Emotions As Well As Pain, Study Reveals
Research: Plants Cure Cancer, Not Chemicals
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13 Evidence-Based Medicinal Properties of Coconut Oil
About the author:
Sayer-JiSayer Ji is an author, educator, Steering Committee Member of the Global GMO-Free Coalition (GGFC), advisory board member of the National Health Federation, and the founder of GreenMedInfo.com – an open access, evidence-based resource supporting natural and integrative modalities. His writings have been published and referenced widely in print and online, including Truthout, Mercola.com, The Journal of Gluten Sensitivity, New York Times and The Well Being Journal.
In 1995 Sayer received a BA degree in Philosophy from Rutgers University, where he studied under the American philosopher Dr. Bruce W. Wilshire, with a focus on the philosophy of science. In 1996, following residency at the Zen Mountain Monastery in upstate New York, he embarked on a 5 year journey of service as a counsellor-teacher and wilderness therapy specialist for various organizations that serve underprivileged and/or adjudicated populations. Since 2003, Sayer has served as a patient advocate and an educator and consultant for the natural health and wellness field.
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Eye on the Buckeye
Kathy Keatley Garvey
Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey
Published on: March 26, 2014
It won't bloom until summer, but already many eyes are on the California buckeye.
The tree's blossoms are poisonous to honey bees. Bees are attracted to them and forage on them, but the end result of the food provisions to the colony can be deformed larval development.
We've seen bee hives within a quarter of a mile of California buckeyes (Aesculus californica). And we've seen honey bees, native bees and other pollinators foraging on the blossoms.
At the recent UC Davis Pollinator Gardening Workshop hosted by the California Center for Urban Horticulture, Extension apiculturist Eric Mussen talked about the poisonous plants. (See PowerPoint presentations.) That led to one workshop participant wondering if the flowers of the California buckeye are poisonous to native bees. (Honey bees are not native; the European colonists brought them to the Jamestown colony, Virginia, in 1622).
Responded Mussen: "My guess: either the native bees that have been in the areas around California buckeye for a long, long time are not poisoned by the pollen or they have been selected (by death of the other genetic types) to avoid the pollen, that eons of natural selection have adapted them to coexist with California buckeye while using their resources."
Native pollinator specialist Robbin Thorp, emeritus professor of entomology at UC Davis, shared: "We know California buckeye nectar and/or pollen is toxic to honey bees from years of experience with managed hives. Toxicity to native bees and other flower visitors is not so easily determined and to my knowledge has not been investigated. The fact that populations of native bees and butterflies visit California buckeye flowers and continue to persist in areas where the tree is a dominant part of the plant community tends to confirm what Extension apiculturist Eric Mussen says about them. Some good research projects here. So we still do not know if it is the nectar, pollen, or both that may be toxic to honey bees, much less to native flower visitors."
According to gardeningguides.com, the seeds in their raw state are poisonous to humans, but native Americans learned to get around that and use them for food. They pounded the seeds into flour and then cooked the mixture. "This tree had multiple cultural uses among California Indian tribes," the website says. "Many indigenous groups utilized buckeye seeds for food, often when other plant food sources were scarce. These tribes included the Costanoan, Salinan, Kitanemuk, Serrano, Wappo, Sierra Miwok, Coast Miwok, Chumash, Kawaiisu, Northern Maidu among others. The Pomo ate the seeds even when other important food plants were plentiful. The seeds are poisonous to humans in the raw state. Thus, the nuts were cracked open with a rock, the shells removed, the seeds pounded into flour, and their toxic saponins removed in a lengthy leaching process. The meal was subsequently cooked and eaten. There are many different methods for processing and cooking buckeye seeds for food, depending upon the tribe. The seeds have medicinal properties and were cut into pieces, mixed with water, and made into suppositories for hemorrhoids by the Costanoan and Kawaiisu. The Pomo cut bark from the base of the tree and made a poultice, which was laid on a snakebite. Young buckeye shoots were sometimes used as spindles or twirling sticks in fire-making kits of the Sierra Miwok, Northern Maidu, Wappo, Yahi and other tribes. Many tribes mashed buckeye nuts and poured the contents into quiet pools to stupefy or kill fish."
And, no wildlife will eat buckeye seeds except squirrels, such as the California ground squirrel (Citellus beecheyi).
Meanwhile, the poisonous blossoms continue to beckon the honey bees--and their colonies keep producing deformed bees.
Honey bee foraging last May on a California buckeye, which is poisonous to honey bees. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Honey bee foraging last May on a California buckeye, which is poisonous to honey bees. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A California buckeye blooming in May of last year on the UC Davis campus. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
A California buckeye blooming in May of last year on the UC Davis campus. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Tags: California buckeye (6), California Center for Urban Horticulture (13), Eric Mussen (212), honey bees (264), Robbin Thorp (173)
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by Sandy L. Starkey
on April 2, 2014 at 2:18 PM
The Ohio Buckeye is different from the California Buckeye. The Ohio Buckeye is both smaller and darker than the California Buckeye. Is the Ohio buckeye poisonous to honey bees?
by Kathy Keatley Garvey
on April 4, 2014 at 6:09 PM
According to Extension apiculturist Eric Mussen, the Ohio Buckeye is not poisonous to bees.
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Buckeye Trees and Honeybees November 12, 2013 By Nichole Buckeye Trees and Honeybees
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Buckeye Trees and Honeybees | A couple of weeks ago I was in conversation about local foods and resources when I was offered Buckeye honey. I was told this honey is bottled up not far from me here in Northern California. I shrugged and agreed to try it. Having never heard of Buckeye honey, I asked what made it so special. It appears it is rather rare and pretty difficult to find. The reason? It kills the bees. That little bit of information really caught me off guard. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com
A couple of weeks ago I was in conversation about local foods and resources when I was offered Buckeye honey. I was told this honey is bottled up not far from me here in Northern California. I shrugged and agreed to try it. Having never heard of Buckeye honey, I asked what made it so special. It appears it is rather rare and pretty difficult to find.
The reason for this rarity? It kills the bees.
That’s right. The bees that make this honey? They die.
That little bit of information really caught me off guard. I must say I didn’t think it tasted like anything special, and I was a little put-off by the whole idea of killing bees on purpose. Why had I never heard of this before? I decided to do a little investigating.
A Poisonous Tree
The California Buckeye tree is extremely toxic to animals. The blossoms are poisonous to the honeybee, and it is certainly not something you want your livestock snacking on either. The honeybee is not native to California, which appears to be part of the problem. Native bees (and some others who pollinate the tree) are actually immune, but otherwise this tree is so toxic that very few animals even mess with it. According to an article in the San Francisco Chronicle, “California Indians ground the seeds to a powder that they used to stun fish for easy capture.” That’s some pretty potent stuff.
A few studies have been done on Buckeye trees and honeybees. It is considered a problem if a hive is within 3 miles of a Buckeye tree. If alternatives are available, honeybees will avoid the Buckeye tree, and exposure in small amounts is believed to not be a problem. But if there are no other sources of food, it quickly becomes a serious issue.
What Happens to the Bees?
When the honeybee uses the Buckeye tree as a source of food, it is not an instant poisoning. The bees take the pollen back to the hive where it slowly poisons the entire colony. The toxins cause the next generation of bees to be born deformed and wingless, and without wings they cannot source out food. Eventually, the queen bee stops laying eggs, and worker bees develop symptoms of paralysis. The end result is a destroyed colony. Rather morbid.
Bees are very loyal to their source of food, and whatever is closest to their hive. It is recommended that beekeepers move their hives away from Buckeye trees and to other sources of food. If the hives cannot be moved, the beekeeper can supplement the hive with sugar water (or the standard beekeeping mix of corn syrup) to dilute the Buckeye poison and help preserve the hive.
Buckeye Honey
It seems that it might not be the best idea to eat honey from a bee that was poisoned. If it bothered the bee, wouldn’t the honey bother the person eating it? Apparently not. Buckeye honey is entirely safe for human consumption.
Yet another completely amazing wonder of nature.
So What About This Local Buckeye Honey?
Armed with my new information, I decided to contact the local source of Buckeye honey directly. From what I could piece together, harvesting Buckeye honey had to include intentionally harming bee colonies, and I wasn’t sure I was very happy about that. When I checked their website, the only information I found said that this honey can only be produced during “rare environmental conditions“. That seemed pretty vague.
Giving the company the benefit of the doubt, I sent off an email asking for clarification and whether the information I had obtained was faulty. I was certainly happy with response I received. Here is part of the email:
“We collect honey from beekeepers throughout the US and occasionally are presented with intriguing varietal honeys – Buckeye is one that we never came across in 34 years! Most beekeepers know well enough to keep their bees far away from heavy concentrations of Buckeye during their bloom. However, this beekeeper was not well informed and lost many bees. However, he did produce some honey for us, which we offer to you as an extremely rare and unique varietal honey.”
There you have it. This explains why no matter how hard I googled, I could not come up with Buckeye Honey for sale anywhere else in the country. This batch was available only due to a rather large mistake on the part of the beekeeper.
I feel incredibly sorry for the beekeeper who had to learn about the effects of Buckeye trees in this way. I am also relieved to find that this is not an accepted practice among beekeepers here in California, or it would appear, elsewhere. And I am reminded that it is always a good idea to double check your facts. I am so glad that I did!
With luck the beekeeper was able to make up for some of his loss with the help of this company. If you want to purchase some, you can do so here: Z Specialty Food
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About Nichole
Nichole is a wife, homeschooling mom, and experienced public school teacher in Northern California. She loves being outdoors, coffee with friends, and advocating for hope. She writes at Hopecentric, and manages GAPS Kids, an online support community.
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Carmen says
November 12, 2013 at 7:03 am
I would boycott this honey.
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Nichole says
November 12, 2013 at 10:13 pm
That was my initial thought, too. I would love to hear more about why you came to this decision. Thanks for sharing!
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Marie says
November 12, 2013 at 9:45 am
If you boycott this honey you do double harm to the Bee Keeper who already lost his or her’s
bees. If they can at least send sell this honey , they can repopulate their hives.
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Nichole says
November 12, 2013 at 10:15 pm
I am really hoping that this companies willingness to purchase the honey helped the bee keeper to at least recover some of their loss.
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Carolyn says
November 12, 2013 at 11:41 am
No beekeeper would poision their bees on purpose with the seriousness of hive collapse happening all around…. So I wouldn’t boycott, it’s not necessary….but I do agree with you, Nichole, about supporting this farmer. We need to support all of our local beekeepers in a time like this.
A very interesting article… Thank you!
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Cage Free Family says
November 12, 2013 at 8:05 pm
Only mildly on topic, this reminds me of a lovely essay by Scott Russell Sanders called Buckeye. He’s such a wonderful writer, and this piece is great article about loss and the Buckeye tree. Now I’ll have to go look it up again for a re-read. ๐
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Nichole says
November 12, 2013 at 10:11 pm
What a great recommendation! I started reading it tonight and will finish it tomorrow :)
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Carmen says
November 13, 2013 at 7:18 am
This tree is highly toxic, not just to honeybees. There is already such a problem keeping bees alive and healthy. This article states that the bees will use alternative plants if available. I would immediately get rid of the toxic trees and plant healthy plants for bees as well as for animals. If it was toxic to your child would you keep it?
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Cathy says
November 16, 2013 at 8:26 am
Buckeye is a beautiful native tree, and as mentioned in the article, native bees do fine with it. And it provides shade for cattle, deer, and other wildlife in CA foothills, growing without irrigation or special care. I would think that providing plenty of other tasty and non-poisonous trees and flowers would be a better alternative than removing all the buckeyes.
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Oge says
November 13, 2013 at 10:39 am
I actually agree with Marie and Nichole on this. I am so glad that Nichole got to the bottom of this issue by writing to the manufacturer and found out that this production was an exception (actually a mistake) rather than a common practice among local farmers. At this point since this one local farmer learned his lesson the hard way, I don’t believe in further penalizing him by leaving him with unsold inventory. In the future, bees should hopefully be safe since all the farmers know the right practices now.
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Carmen says
November 16, 2013 at 11:50 am
Fine. It is decided. Enjoy your poisonous trees.
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angi says
November 16, 2013 at 5:11 pm
I also feel for the beekeeper. A 3 mile radius is a big area to know exactly what trees and flowers are in it. And you can’t go around asking neighbors to cut down their trees because of your bees. My 15 yr old son is a beekeeper and I can tell you it’s extremely heartbreaking when a hive dies. It’s not just about the money that was lost. There’s a responsibiltiy that we feel towards our bees that is the same as the responsibility we feel towards our chickens and our dog. Then there’s the responsibility that we feel towards the sustainability of bees in general. Thanks for sharing what you learned.
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Roz says
November 24, 2013 at 9:05 am
This was extremely interesting!! I had no idea. I’m a novice bee-keeper in southern CA. Shared this with my beekeeper friend and on my pages. :) Thank you!
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Lisa wilson says
January 14, 2014 at 11:09 pm
I have never heard of this. I live in Ohio & buckeye trees are everywhere here. We have honeybee hives & lots of honey here. Why doesnt it kill the bees here? Lisa~~lisawilson2011@hotmail.com~~Please reply to my email address too. Thanks!
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Tom says
May 8, 2014 at 8:03 pm
I sent an E-mail to Kim Flotum who is the Editor of Bee Culture Magazine in Medina, Ohio. He confirmed that the Buckeye trees in Ohio are NOT poisonous to Honeybees in Ohio. I feel with his Expertise, this should valid information. It must be a different strain in California. I was also concerned since I am a Beekeeper in Northwest Ohio and have some Buckeye trees near my hives.
I also read about this problem on the Internet. Hope this helps.
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Gretchen says
May 11, 2015 at 11:33 am
So…are the Buckeye trees in Ohio a non-poisonous variety, or the the Ohio bees simply have a tolerance for the toxin? I live in Iowa a wanted to plant some buckeyes, but am holding back until I learn if there is a non-poisonous variety I could use.
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Ishai Zeldner says
April 27, 2014 at 11:10 am
Hi Nichole:
Doing some research on Buckeye, I just happened to stumble across your most informative blog. Thank you for your kind words on our family biz, Z Specialty Food!
It’s true, we are the N. Calif. honey packer you contacted.
I have been a beekeeper for 45 years and in the honey biz since 1979.
The main function of a beekeeper is to manage the hives: this includes fostering their health and growth. It would be counter productive for beekeepers to intentionally harm their bees.
We have been working with some of our honey suppliers for many years, even now the next generation! Our suppliers are encouraged to keep separate any unique honeys for which we pay more. So far, our collection includes some 25 unique and tasty honeys from across the US. We are also starting to source internationally.
Ours is a compact, efficient company: we are three family members and two employees!
We do not ‘manufacture’; we carefully handle and package the honey bee’s amazing products.
If you are in the Woodland, CA area, please call to arrange a visit and we’ll show you around.
530 668 0660
Did you know that in the US we only produce 1/3 of the honey we consume?
The back story on the Buckeye honey producer:
He was a new beekeeper at the time and had not gotten the word about those delicious looking flowers.
He was very unhappy to only learn about Buckeye after seeing piles of dead bees. (I’ve attached an informative link from UC Davis w/fotos).
We’d never seen this honey before, and don’t expect to in the future.
In the meantime, we have ‘some’!
We always encourage new beekeepers to have a mentor. Books, videos and classes are not sufficient. Personally, I was fortunate to learn at the side of a master beekeeper.
I have been teaching my family about bees.
The California Buckeye is an interesting tree: grows along water courses, first to leaf out, first to drop leaves (in July), beautiful fragrant flowers.
http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=13272
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ishai says
May 11, 2015 at 12:17 pm
Those cone shaped flower stalks on the buckeye are just past prime bloom here in N. Calif.
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Zoe says
September 27, 2015 at 4:18 am
I came across some “rare environmental circumstances” honey a few years ago. It was pink. Apparently the bees were kept near a strawberry farm and there had been a sudden glut of strawberries that year with some of them ripening on the vine and going to mush and the bees had been feasting on the mush.
They had just a couple of dozen jars of it.
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