So much contradictory information on the subject.
Gingelly oil initially thought to raise Cholesterol.Now they say it is actually good for heart.
There is again a school of thought which says that Cholesterol prevents heart attacks.
Under the circumstances for Indians,it is better to proceed with our traditional cookery with ingredients thereon , seems to be the best, as our ancestors have had no problem of any sort by following this diet.
From personal experience ,Gingelly oil is best even for some irksome ailments.
If you have ulcer in the mouth, gargle a mouth- full of Gingelly oil and spit it out after 2 minutes.
Ulcers are gone.
- Ground turkey. Even when ground turkey is labeled as 85% lean, it has 12.5 grams of fat in a 3-ounce portion, says Christine Rosenbloom, PhD, RD, Georgia State University nutrition professor emerita. Her advice: Ground turkey breast can be a heart-healthy substitute for ground beef, but watch the portion size because it’s not without fat.”
- Added sugars (such as table sugar or high fructose corn syrup). One of the biggest surprises is that added sugars in processed and prepared foods are associated with decreased HDL levels. A study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in April 2010 found an association between added sugars and blood lipid levels and discovered adults averaged 21 teaspoons of added sugars daily. “Increased added sugars are associated with blood cholesterol levels and heart disease risk,” says Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, author of Guide to Better Digestion. Everyone would benefit by reducing the amount of added sugars in the diet because they can also lead to obesity and type 2 diabetes, Bonci says. The AHA recommends getting no more than 100 calories from added sugars on a 2,000 calories-per-day diet.
- Mashed potatoes. “Most mashed potatoes, especially at restaurants, include hefty portions of butter, cream, whole milk, sour cream, and/or cream cheese, turning a perfectly healthy potato into a saturated fat bomb,” says American Dietetic Association spokeswoman Marissa Moore, MBA, RD. Order a plain baked potato and top it with vegetables, salsa, or low-fat sour cream. Another option: Enjoy the natural sweetness of a vitamin A-rich plain baked sweet potato.
- Pizza. Just one slice of plain pizza has 10 grams of fat and 4.4 grams of saturated fat — and we all know that one slice without any pepperoni is not the usual order. Stick to one slice and top it with lots of high-fiber, filling vegetables.
- Whole-fat dairy products. “Dairy foods are nutrient-rich, loaded with calcium, protein, vitamins, and minerals, but if your choice is full-fat, you could be getting a hefty dose of saturated fat,” says nutrition consultant and author Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD. For example, one cup of Fage Total Plain Classic Greek yogurt has 18g saturated fat, but if you choose their 0% variety, it has no fat. When you choose nonfat or low-fat, you get all the nutritional benefits without the extra calories or fat. If you love full-fat cheese, “portion control is the answer,” Ward says.
- Plant foods from the tropics. Coconut, coconut oil, palm oil, palm kernel oil, and cocoa butter all sound healthy but they are the only plant foods that contain saturated fat, says Connie Diekman, Med, RD, Washington University nutrition director. “Read labels for these terms and enjoy them in small doses so they won’t sabotage your cholesterol level,” she says. Karmally calls pina coladas “heart attack in a glass — there are 602 calories and 20 grams saturated fat in a 12-ounce glass.” And Moore says, “Don’t forget about chocolate, when eaten in excess can lead to increased cholesterol levels.”
- Ghee (clarified butter). In India, ghee is associated with healthful eating and honoring your guests but it is very high in saturated fat, just like butter, says Karmally. “It is also high in palmitic acid which is artery clogging.” Use heart healthy olive oil or a trans fat-free margarine instead of ghee.
- Pie and pastries. “Flaky crusts, streusel topping, custard filling, cheese filled pastries — these all promise a hefty dose of saturated fat because they often include butter, shortening, cream, cream cheese, and/or whole milk,” Moore says. It is the butter or shortening that makes the crust so nice and flaky. Choose fruit pies and eat mostly filling and only a few bites of the crust for a lower-fat and calorie treat.
- Movie theater tub popcorn. Regal Cinema’s medium-sized popcorn has a whopping 60 grams of saturated fat and 1,200 calories. Why? Because it is popped in fats, then topped off with more fat, earning it a spot on foods that can wreck your cholesterol level. Shave the fat and calories by skipping the buttery topping and opt for a smaller portion.
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Seasame oil is the health treasure:
Maharshi Charaka puts seasame oil first in the list of items worth
adopting. This sweet and slightly salty taste oil has one special
property which attracted all ayurvedic community. Its power to
rapidly reach micro channels (Strotas) is remarkable. First it
reaches micro channels and then it gets digested. This way it gives
energy and alertness to all cells. It is appetiser causing extra
hunger, leading to proper digestion, therefore regarded as tonic also.
Best medicine for Vata disorders
Disorders such as Arthritis, stress incontinence, obessity owe their
existence to unbalance of Vata. Hypertension and CAD also belong to
Vatic category of diseases, though pitta and kapha can also coexist
in such cases.
One can use seasame oil as supportive diet in such cases. Seasame oil
is ‘grahi’ means causes Baddha action on stools and urine. Hence bed
wetting children can be given one handful of black seasame seeds to
chew and swallow every morning evening. Within a month significant
benifits can be seen. Due to cell-penetrating power of seasame oil,
it takes every medicine dissolved in it also to all cells. Hence most
of Vatic massage oils are made using seasame oil.
Good for teeth problems too
If your gums have become loose, tooth are paining, moving when
pressed, pus/blood coming out from gums and dentist may have
recommended removing all. Gargle with seasame oil. Astonishing
benifit has been obtained by those who believed in the power of
seasame oil and carried out this gargle thrice a day.
Makes skin smooth and shining
A serious problem in winter. When vata increases, skin dries out. It
becomes rough also. Vata really means inadequate flow of nutrients to
parts of body. Thus circulation of blood, hormones, cerebro-spinal-
fluid and signals in nerves, everything is governed by proper Vata
balance. Blocking of channels, arteries is what sets up disorders.
While massage can help in all vata disorders, generally seasame oil
is used for massage in most cases. Essential oils are also mixed in
to explot sharpness property of seasame oil.
Useful to women under Menopause
The women in menopause suffer due to many uterine diseases. Modern
practitioners advise hysterectomy under most circumstances. Ayurveda
regards these problems falling under Vata vitiation and advise use of
seasame oil as the first choice. Those advised hysterectomy can try
this. Chew finely black seasame seeds, one handful evry morning and
evening for six months. No hysterectomy will be needed thereafter for
lifetime. Further, simultaneously, they can take enima of seasame oil
and dashmul quath, Nirgundi etc, but under expert supervision. March
and Septemeber are ideal months in India for such enima. Dr Vasant
Lad has given a home panch karma procedure, already published on this
list.
Save yourself from Hypertension and CAD
Seasame oil is extensively used for patients of hypertension and CAD.
Ayurvedic experts use medicated seasame oil in shirodhara. This
treatment causes deep sleep. This in turn reduces blood pressure.
Massage by seasame oil improves blood circulation, which reduces
heart work load. Those who are in Maharashtra, India can call
National Association for Blind, Worli, Mumbai, where massage experts
are blind men and women. While they charge very reasonably and give
home service, proper training received by them and the dedication
they have to the profession, causes wonderful results. Their mind
power gets concentrated in their fingures.
Seasame oil actually reduces cholesterol, just like pure ghee of
Indian cow. ghee is already discussed on this list. Thse two, when
used in diet, will reduce the chances of heart stroke. Ayurvedic
medicines for heart are made from cow ghee. Take Arjuna Ghrutam,
Brahmi Ghrutam as examples. If one wishes to make a fast penetrating
medicine which reaches the strotas within say an hour, make it in cow
ghee.
Various practitioners, without understanding the great praise for
seasame oil by ancient sage, advise eating boiled beans and cereals.
The sales promotion campaigns by Multinational companies may have
caused this state. However, the Baghar (sauting) made by using this
oil, causes penetration of the molecules of mustard, cummin seeds,
fenugreek seeds into oil and therefore cereals. When these spices get
mixed this way, Vata pacifying property is imparted to curry. This is
also brought out in one old messasge on ayurvedaonline by Maharshi
Ayurveda experts.
When seasame oil is used for frying, it will become poison in the
same manner as all other oils. All oils, when start foaming under
heat, become poisons due to free radicals generated. To preserve all
vitamins, oil should not foam during heating. South indian diet uses
much less ghee, but use of seasame oil and coconut oil is maximum.
Dosa is not contra-indicated if seasame oil is used as a non-stick
medicum.
Also cold pressed oil should be used rather than hot pressed. Those
residing in Mumbai, Maharashtra can obtain cold pressed oil from
Yusuf Meherali Centre, Panvel, Mumbai. If you get it from some other
source, taste it before buying. It must give a little salty taste.
Use of seasame oil as cooking medium instead of other oils is the
first line in the diet recommendation of every patient this author
treats.
http://www.indiadivine.org/audarya/ayurveda-health-wellbeing/261980-seasame-gingelly-oil.html
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Heart disease is the biggest killer of both men and women.
According to the American Heart Association, nearly 70% of the US population has some level of heart disease.
- Every 34 seconds, someone in the USA dies of a heart attack!
- 50% of those who have a heart attack never have a warning. In other words, the very first symptom of heart disease for these people is a heart attack!
- 33% of those without any prior symptoms of heart disease DIE from their first heart attack. In other words, their first symptom is death!
It is a silent but very deadly disease.
- 1,000,000 people per year die in the United States alone from atherosclerosis.
- 50% of people who die of a heart attack have normal cholesterol levels.
So we can’t just look at total cholesterol levels anymore. With 21st century technology, we have to look at a person’s levels of C-reactive protein, fibrinogen, LDL (bad cholesterol), lipoprotein (a) and so forth.
The American Heart Association also says that some drug remedies increase the risk of a heart attack by 60%. Many high blood pressure drugs multiply the problem.
These drugs cause impotency in men, and cause gout, diabetes, headaches, dizziness, depression, and high cholesterol levels in both men and women.
Another set of drugs that conventional doctors give are called beta blockers. They cause nausea, sexual dysfunction, drowsiness, dizziness, low blood sugar, loss of appetite, fatigue and depression.
The most common statin-related problems are muscle aches or weakness, fatigue, memory and cognitive problems, sleep problems, and neuropathy (nerve damage), liver damaged and increased cancer risk.
Women taking statins [including Lipitor] have breast cancer rates 12 times higher than other women. Statins also deplete the body of CoQ10, which tends to be already abnormally low in women.
Having heart surgery is not the answer either. (I personally found that out too late).
Studies by Harvard Medical School researchers and the U.S. Government’s Office of Technology Assessment have concluded that a staggering 85% of bypass surgeries were not necessary.
- Up to 42% of the 700.000 Americans who have coronary bypasses each year can expect to have diminished mental capacity.
- Up to 50% of surgeries fail, requiring another bypass to restore adequate coronary blood flow.
- Up to 4% die on the table.
- Up to 5% suffer from a surgery-related stroke, due to the temporary shortage of oxygen to the brain.
- 80% return to their previous condition within 7 years.
- 19% have a heart attack, stroke or hemorrhage after surgery.
- 30% have slight brain damage.
- 20% suffer depression, and many men become impotent.
The way to avoid all that is to start a healthy lifestyle of proper diet, exercise and the intake of certain nutritional supplements. Cardio 360® provides everything anyone needs.
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