Italy's Christmas Rx To Fight The Flu!

                            The 7 Fishes Rx To Prevent Illness! 

With Christmas less than a week away, you may want to adopt the tradition used
by Italians for some time now. And what tradition is that?
Cooking a meal using 7 types of fish. 

And why should you adopt this tradition?
It could help you prevent or fight the flu (if you're already sick)
That's right, the Christmas eve meal is an excellent defense against the flu.
Eating foods (like oysters, clams and other shellfish) enhances the body's
production of flu-clobbering proteins called cytokines. 

And if salmon isn't part of your 7 fishes dinner, it should be, why?
It'll help strengthen your immune system, and a strong immune system
is another great weapon in your arsenal against Winter colds. 

And lastly, make sure to add plenty of inexpensive herbs and spices
to your fish dinner. Spices and herbs like oregano, parsley, cumin,
coriander, turmeric, cayenne, curry powder, dill and rosemary also 
strengthen your immune system.

Good Luck and Good Eating!
JGib~~
NRFATW!

Make sure to check out our other blog: RedCarpetRxs also at blogger.com.

China and Turkey's Rx To Ease Stress!

                     Eat More Fruit! 

As the temperatures change in most parts of the World that means
a change in diet for most of us.
And in the U.S. that means eating less berries, cherries, peaches, plums
and apricots and eating more of the fruits that are available in the Fall.
Fruits like pomegranate, pears, apples, cranberries and honeydew melon.
And speaking of honeydew melon, are you aware that China and Turkey
are the biggest producers of this incredible fruit, with the U.S.
 coming in a distant third. 

And since the Fall weather will soon be arriving, you may want to buy
and eat more of it, why? 
It helps soothe stress. 
You know, the stress from shortened days, fewer hrs. of sunlight, more
carbs and sweets (Halloween candy) and the upcoming holidays.

That's right, thanks to new research, those that have short fuses and want
something natural and great tasting, honeydew melon is a wise choice.
It (the fruit) contains ample amounts of vitamin C, which calms the adrenal
glands and regulates cortisol (the stress hormone) production.
Plus, the fruit has a combination of amino acids and tryptophan,
which prompts the production of feel-good serotonin for a calming mood
boost.

And if you're really a fan of all types of melons, why not
head on over to Amazon.com/to the kindle store and download...
see title down below.
Once you download it, you'll learn how watermelon,
cantaloupe, bitter melon, honeydew melon and pepino 
melon can do everything from...
turn back the clock on your complexion, to blocking
fat storage, to protecting your eyesight (macular
degeneration, to protecting your skin from the Sun, to
stopping panic attacks, to keeping you hydrated,
to helping end insomnia, (and lastly) to boosting your
libido, (natural Viagra).

So, if you're concerned about increasing stress levels or
a waning libido, head to Amazon.com, right now and
learn how a few different types of melons
can help keep you hale and hearty.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
NRFATW! 

The Viking Food Rx For Better Moods!

                       Eat This For A Better Mood! 

If  you're a regular reader of this post, then you're well
aware of the health benefits that come from the
Nordic countries.

We've told you about Rye bread, (Denmark) and it's ability
to keep you full and prevent overeating.
And then there's fish. (Iceland and Norway) 
We've mentioned how eating fish can
help prevent the blue and dark moods that plague so many,
especially during the dark-filled days of Winter. 
And today, it's all about a vegetable that's popular mostly in the
Winter and like fish, it can also help boost moods.
The vegetable: Parsnips!

This vegetable has a sweet, nutty taste and when eaten it
revs up your brain's output of the "happiness" hormone
serotonin. It also contains folate (vital for pregnant women)
a B vitamin that also brightens moods and increases energy.
So, if the less Sun drenched days of Dec. Jan, and Feb. are getting to
you, add more of the Viking food known as parsnips to your menus.

And if you're not sure how to prepare them, use the following
tips...Steam them until soft and then toss in butter, parsley
and dill. Or boil them until soft, and add some sweetners like
dark honey, (or brown sugar) some cream and spices like
cinnamon and nutmeg. 
One more tip: If you're concerned about Strokes, eating parsnips is
a great way to lower your risk.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
NRFATW!

And one last thing...
Don't forget to look for more of our healing tips at Amazon.com/the kindle
store. Head to Amazon.com and look for our E-documents...
a) The World's Best Secrets To Never Getting Sick! 
Learn how the people of Denmark and Norway avoid Winter colds.
Plus, you'll learn the "ADULT" secret that keeps Australians
cold and flu-free.
b) The Thin Girl's Guide To Preventing Winter Weight Gain!
Don't let the high- fat and high-calorie foods of the Winter months,
raise your body weight.
Download them to your Kindle E-readers or IPads.

Iceland's Rx To Get Rid Of Blue Moods!

                             Eat Your Way To Less Depression!
Here in the U.S. it was just revealed that 11% of Americans in the 40 to 50 yr.
age range are on some kind of antidepressant.
Why antidepressants? Perhaps, the poor economy, aging less gracefully,
concern about aging parents or worrying about kids.
Whatever it is, antidepressants may not be for everyone, why? the cost and
the side effects.
Is there something safer, natural and less expensive?
Yes, and it comes from our friends from the Scandinavian countries.
Denmark, Iceland and Norway!

The Rx: Fish!
That's right, the smelly food, too many of us avoid in favor of burgers,
steaks and pork chops.
People in Iceland and Denmark suffer from long dark winters,
yet remain upbeat and positive, thanks to their high fish consumption.

Why is fish so effective?
It contains compounds that boost moods and reduce anxiety.
So, does adding more trout, sardines, salmon, mackerel and
herring sound feasible?
If so, eat it a few times a week.
And if less depression isn't enough to convince you,
how about eating it to become less violent and
raise your I.Q.

Some more tips if you plan on adding fish to your daily menu...
a) make sure to watch your consumption of sweets and fried foods,
eating these types of foods negate the benefits of fish.
b) avoid deep frying the fish in tons of vegetable oil,
eating fish this way on a regular basis, will put you on a fast
track toward a stroke.
c) Concerned about mercury? eat some cilantro on your fish
or green salad and drink a cup of green tea. Both foods help
lower mecury levels.
d) Pregnancy- check with Dr. before adding more fish to your diet.
e) Look for this type of salmon, sardines or herring. Trader Joe's
carries canned fish products that contains less mercury.

That's it- Your natural Rx for overcoming and avoiding
blue and dark moods.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
NRFATW!