Why You Should Eat Quinoa, Choosing The Best Olive Oil

[Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Diet] Monday 08/15/2016 Join the conversation! Recipes For Veggie Lovers If you don't eat animal protein at all, or simply limit your intake, consider [Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging] as your guide to nutrition. Over 200 anti-inflammatory recipes focus on vegetables and plant-based protein, for delicious and satisfying meals without the meat. Plus our exclusive version of Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid offers links from suggested foods to recipes, making a vegetarian diet simple. [Start your 14-day free trial now and save 30% when you join Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging!] [Cooking with Dr. Weil] How To Choose The Best Olive Oil Olive oil has the highest percentage of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat of any edible oil, and quality products provide an abundance of natural antioxidant compounds that have been shown to promote cardiovascular health and lower cancer risks. When choosing olive oil, Dr. Weil recommends buying small bottles of certified organic extra virgin olive oil. Check the label for the ICEA (Istituto per la Certificazione Etica ed Ambientale, which means Ethical and Environmental Certification Institute) logo, or that of another organic certification body such as the USDA's green-and-white ORGANIC logo. Quality extra virgin olive oil should have a peppery finish and a deep, "green" aroma of grass and artichoke. Dr. Weil's Vitamin Advisor Receive Your FREE Personalized [Vitamin Recommendation] & [Supplement Plan] Today! Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging Your Online Guide to the Anti-Inflammatory Diet. Start eating for your health - [begin your free trial now.] Dr. Weil's Free Newsletters Expand your health knowledge with our [complimentary emails]. Dr. Weil's Head-to-Toe Wellness Guide Your guide to natural health.[Use the Wellness Guide today!] Dr. Weil's Marketplace Soothe your body, mind & spirit with Dr. Weil recommended products. 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[Food as Medicine] Beans And Your Health They often get a bad rap for causing indigestion and flatulence, but the health benefits of beans (and other legumes, such as lentils) make them a stellar choice in a healthful diet. Beans are an excellent source of vegetarian protein, providing six to seven grams per 1/2 cup serving. They are also high in folic acid, which may help to protect against cancers of the lung, colon and cervix, and prevent birth defects. A serving provides up to 30 percent of the Daily Value of dietary fiber, 75 percent of which is insoluble - the type that may reduce the risk of colon cancer. Beans of all kinds are also a low-glycemic-index food, making them a good option for diabetics. In addition, most varieties are inexpensive and versatile. Dr. Weil recommends one to two servings of beans and legumes per day. And if stomach upset is a concern, you can improve the quality and digestibility of beans by consuming them with grains such as brown rice, which provide a complimentary protein profile. Discarding the water used for soaking and cooking when using dry beans may also help reduce flatulence. [Tip]Tip: Cut your eggplant only when you are ready to use it - they perish quickly. When cutting, avoid using a carbon steel knife, as carbon will turn the flesh black; use a stainless steel knife instead. [Checklist] 4 Reasons To Eat Quinoa Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), originally from the South American Andes and virtually unknown in the U.S. a few years ago, is gaining popularity rapidly, and it's no wonder. Considered a "super food," this relative of beets, spinach and Swiss chard has seeds that resemble a whole grain, and that are prepared and eaten in much the same way. Available in light brown, red and even black varieties, quinoa is light yet filling and has a mellow flavor. So what makes it so nutritious? Quinoa is: [Checklist] 1.High in magnesium - magnesium helps relax blood vessels, which may result in fewer headaches for migraine sufferers and decreased risk of hypertension and stroke. [Checklist] 2. A good source of manganese, iron, copper, phosphorous, vitamin B2 and other essential minerals. [Checklist] 3. An excellent vegetarian protein source, featuring the highest protein content of any grain (it is especially high in lysine, an amino acid that is typically low in other grains). Quinoa's protein is complete, containing all nine essential amino acids - a rarity in the plant kingdom. [Checklist] 4. Gluten-free and easy to digest. Once available only in health food stores, quinoa is becoming more mainstream by the day and is easily found in major grocery stores as well. To ensure delivery to your inbox, add [e-bulletins@communications.drweil.com] to your address book. 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