Juicing Tips, Choosing The Healthiest Wine

[Dr. Weil's Anti-Inflammatory Diet] Monday 12/05/2016 Join the conversation! Healthy Lunch Ideas For This Year And Next! They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but don't forget about lunch! Eating the wrong foods can leave you with that late afternoon slump, feeling tired and uninspired. But simple switches can help you keep going all day long, and [Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging] can help. We have dozens of healthy lunch ideas that you can make yourself, or look for at a restaurant when in a pinch. If Black Bean, Mango & Lentil Salad, Tomatillo Gazpacho, Greek Orzo-Stuffed Peppers and Lentil & Quinoa Pilaf sound good, you are just a click away from a healthy lunch for you and your loved ones. [Start your free trial now and save 30% when you join!] [Cooking with Dr. Weil] Is Juicing For You? If you have ever had the good fortune to drink freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, you undoubtedly have been amazed at how much better it tasted than the concentrated or bottled varieties. The reason is that fresh juice, unlike commercial juice products, has not been heat-treated, a process commonly used to kill pathogens that might grow in the interval between extraction and consumption. Unfortunately, while heat treating can help keep our store-bought juices safe, it also destroys enzymes, lowers vitamin concentrations and alters the taste - juice becomes blandly sweet, rather than featuring a natural symphony of complex and subtle flavors. In addition to its appealing taste, fresh-squeezed citrus juice may also offer a bevy of health benefits - studies have linked dietary intake of fruit juice with lower levels of inflammation and decreased risk of heart disease. And fresh-squeezed juice tends to contain more pulp, a source of healthful dietary fiber. You can reduce the amount of sugar juice provides by diluting it with still or sparkling water. 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. [Click here to visit the store.] A Diet For Healthy Aging Want to help reduce the risk of age-related diseases such as heart disease, Alzheimer's and many forms of cancer? Simply follow the Dr. Weil-recommended anti-inflammatory diet available on [Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging]. It's your online guide to the anti-inflammatory diet, with shopping guides, eating tips, recipes and more. [Start your 14-day free trial now and save 30% when you join!] [Seasonal Food]Seasonal Food Lentils Lentils are a quick-cooking, budget-friendly and versatile source of fiber and protein; they provide calcium, magnesium and iron as well. A staple in Middle Eastern and Indian cooking, lentils work well with a wide variety of seasonings and can complement dishes from almost any region. Appetizing options include soup, pasta dishes, served alongside fish or tempeh, paired with rice or quinoa, and even as a chilled or warm salad on their own with assorted vegetables mixed in. You may be most familiar with brown or green lentils, but lentils can also be black, yellow and pink. A special variety of green lentils known as Le Puy is smaller and more delicate than other varieties and holds shape better during cooking. Look for these and other exotic varieties in Indian and specialty food stores. Try the [Lentil Soup] recipe! [Food as Medicine] Turmeric For A Healthy Brain Curcumin is an active compound found in turmeric (Curcuma longa). A principal ingredient in prepared mustard and in many curries, turmeric has natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In addition, turmeric may have a specific preventive effect against Alzheimer's disease. The population of rural India has one of the lowest rates of this disease in the world; daily consumption of turmeric may be a factor. Turmeric may help reduce the risk of cancer as well. [Tip]Tip: Lentils are a good vegetarian source of protein and are hearty enough to stand in for meat. Try a lentil recipe next time you want to avoid eating meat - you and your family may not even miss it! [Checklist] Red Wine Vs. White Wine: What's Healthier? It is reported that 71 percent of wine drinkers in United States choose red wine, and this majority is on the right track when it comes to the health benefits wine offers. Studies show that the compound resveratrol, found abundantly in red grapes (and blueberries), offers several heath benefits, including antioxidant properties that may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and may even may help prevent cancer. A two-year animal study found that when a daily dose of resveratrol was administered (the equivalent of two glasses of red wine daily), the risk of developing cancerous tumors went down 50 percent. So next time you choose a glass of wine, opt for red for more health benefits, and consider these varietals: [Checklist] 1. Pinot Noir: It consistently has the highest concentrations of resveratrol, especially if the grapes come from cool, rainy climates (think Oregon's Willamette Valley or New York's Finger Lakes region rather than California's Napa Valley). [Checklist] 2. Cabernets, Merlots and Syrahs: While they come from different grapes (cabernet is made from tannat grapes, merlot is made from blue grapes, and syrah is flavored with black currants), all contain high levels of procyanidins - an antioxidant that has been linked to longevity and cardiovascular and arterial health. [Checklist] 3. Dry Wines: They tend to have higher levels of flavonoids, which are beneficial to heart health and cholesterol levels. Sweeter wines tend to have lower levels of flavonoids. Dr. Weil recommends organic red wine, and limiting your intake to no more than two servings per day. And if you do not drink alcohol, do not start for health reasons, as these health effects are subtle and one can enjoy excellent cardiovascular health without them. To ensure delivery to your inbox, add [e-bulletins@communications.drweil.com] to your address book. [Unsubscribe] | [Privacy Policy] | [Contact Us] Copyright 2016 Weil Lifestyle, PO Box 24762, Tempe, AZ 85285