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The American Lung Association says tobacco contains more than 4,000 chemicals, 60 of which causes cancer. 
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Mid week already! Time seems to fly and I never seem to be totally caught up with all that I would like to do. I seem to get the "must dos" done but then there are things I want to do that don't always get done as soon as I would like... Summer is hectic around here with grandkids, garden and beautiful weather saying; "Come out and play" so I find not enough hours in the day. I also find that it takes more to keep healthy with the hectic life style and have to watch my diet to make sure I am giving my body what it needs. Thank God for Dr. Garland's herbal formulas and minerals or I would be lacking a lot... Can you say the same? Have a great day...

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CUT BACK ON SATURATED FAT AND FRIED FOODS

A high-fat diet may contribute to the development of skin cancer, according to researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. In a two-year study of 76 skin cancer patients, half followed their usual diet (about 40% fat) while half adopted a low-fat diet (20% fat). In the months that followed, researchers found that low-fat dieters developed an average of only three new precancerous lesions (called actinic keratoses), while high-fat dieters developed an average of 10. To cut back on saturated fat in your diet, eat more fish instead of red meat, and remove the skin from poultry.

According to Nancy Appleton, PhD, nutritional consultant and author of Lick the Sugar Habit (Avery), the problem is not so much in fatty foods but in how they are prepared. She says that the real culprits are acrylamides -- the carcinogenic chemical by-products of cooking carbohydrates at high temperatures. Frying, barbecuing, baking and smoking foods leads to the formation of acrylamides. Over-processed foods, such as french fries and chips, are also high in these carcinogens and should be eaten very sparingly if at all. It's easy to cut back on acrylamides by poaching rather than grilling fish and by eating boiled potatoes instead of fried.
 

Tis The Season!
 
This week is no different as my husband brought in a fresh off-the-plant purple-black eggplant to be turned into a delectable food. One of his favorite things.
 
The purple nutrient rich Eggplant, hated by so many yet loved by a lot also.  I usually hear from people we offer fresh eggplant to; "I don't like eggplant because they are bitter." Well if they are not fresh that is the case but fresh off the plant they are not at all bitter and so different.
 
A member of the nightshade family, eggplant counts tomatoes, potatoes and peppers as cousins.
 
The Spaniards of the 16th century called eggplants berengenas, or "apples of love," while some of the botanists of northern Europe of the same period called the species Mala insana, or "mad apple," because they thought that eating it would make a person insane. Equally unfounded was the idea in medieval Europe that it had remarkable properties as a love potion. The history behind the eggplant is long and surprising to many, therefore I will let you click to read as it would take too much room in the ezine.   Click Here for Eggplant History
 
Some will tell you that an eggplant is low in nutrients but I beg to differ. The following Minerals are found in them; Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese and Selenium and vitamins haven't been left out either, they include; Vitamin C, A, B-6, E, B-12, DFE, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic acid, Folate and Retinol. I would not call that low in nutrients?
 
Eggplant comes in several varieties.
 
Most often found in stores and gardens are the Large Oval eggplant with various names such as; Dusky, Epic (tear-drop shaped), Black Bell (round to oval, productive), Black Magic, Classic (elongated oval, high quality), Black Beauty, Burpee Hybrid, Ghostbuster  9white, slightly sweeter than purple types oval). Oval Santorini (Whimsical in nature, white in color, this particular 'fruit' needs no watering. Sweet to taste, juicy and quite delicious, this eggplant is beloved by chefs since it does not absorb oil. Lovers of good cuisine should be aware that only in Santorini can one sample this unique delicacy.)
 
Then there are thinner elongated types; Ichiban, Slim Jim,lavender, (turning purple when very small as a peanut) Little Fingers (6 to 8 inch).
 
With a third type and usually looked at as edible ornamental eggplant called the Easter Egg (small white, egg-sized, shaped, turning yellow at maturity).
 
The nutrients vary slightly from one type to the other but all quite nutritious and healthy!
 
Eggplant stores poorly and prefers a temperature of 50 degrees, and therefore doesn't keep very well at room temperature or in the refrigerator. So growing your own is the smart move to assure freshness or if you purchase at the store should be used within the next 48 to 72 hours.
 
Here is a great Greek Style Eggplant dish that most love!
 
Stuffed Eggplant Greek Style
 
INGREDIENTS:
 
4 large eggplants
1/2 cup olive oil
Coarse kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper
4 onions, chopped medium
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 28-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes
1/4 cup parsley
2 tablespoons basil
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 pounds ground lamb
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
4 tablespoons butter, plus extra for baking
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups scalded milk
4 eggs
10 tablespoons bread crumbs
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
 
PREPARATION:
·Prick eggplants several times with a fork. On a large baking sheet, roast eggplants in 400 degree oven until soft, 35 to 45 minutes, turning frequently to prevent charring. Cool and slice eggplants lengthwise into 1/2-inch pieces. In a saute pan heat 1/4 cup olive oil and brown eggplant slices, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with kosher salt.
 
SAUCE:
· In a saucepan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat, add 1 chopped onion and 2 chopped garlic cloves and saute until tender. Add tomatoes and their liquid. squeeze the tomatoes in your hands into broken into coarse chunks. Add parsley, pepper, basil, cumin,  cinnamon and vinegar. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered,  until sauce becomes thick, about 20-30 minutes.
Yield: 3 1/2 cups sauce.
 
PREPARATION FOR THE LAMB FILLING:
· Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil with onions and garlic over medium-high heat; saute until tender, 5 minutes.
·Add lamb and brown well, breaking up pieces with a wooden spatula until the pieces are no larger than 1/4 inch.
·Add wine, bring to a boil and cook until wine has reduced almost completely.
·Season meat with salt, pepper and nutmeg and stir in 1/2 cup tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
 
BECHAMEL SAUCE:
·In a saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat and gradually whisk in flour to make a roux.
Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly, but do not let the roux get brown.
Slowly whisk in warm milk. Bring bechamel sauce to a slow boil, whisking constantly,
then reduce heat to barely simmering and cook 20 - 25 minutes until smooth and thickened.
Remember to stir occasionally so as not to let the sauce stick. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Let cool slightly.
·In a bowl whisk the eggs and then whisk in spoonful of sauce to warm the eggs so they will not scramble.
Slowly whisk in the remaining sauce and adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.
 
FINAL ASSEMBLY:
 
·Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large baking dish or lasagna pan (18x8x3-inches) sprinkle 2 tablespoons bread crumbs in bottom and cover evenly with half of eggplant. Drain as much oil from meat mixture as possible (can squeeze meat in a paper towel) and spread over eggplant; top with half of the feta cheese, then with half of remaining bread crumbs. Layer remaining eggplant, then bechamel sauce, remaining feta cheese and remaining bread crumbs in even layers.
Dot top generously with butter. Bake 45 minutes until bubbly and top is well-browned. If necessary, brown top briefly under a preheated broiler. Cool slightly and cut into 3-inch squares to serve.
Serve with extra tomato sauce, if desired.
 
Serves 12
 
Enjoy this great food!
Lena

More Than Half the U.S. Population is Sensitive to One or More Allergens

More than fifty percent of the U.S. population tested positive to one or more allergens, according to a large national study. The new findings, based on data from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), shows that 54.3% of individuals aged 6-59 years old had a positive skin test response to at least one of the 10 allergens tested. The highest prevalence rates were for dust mite, rye, ragweed, and cockroach, with about 25% of the population testing positive to each allergen. Peanut allergy was the least common, with 9% of the population reacting positively to that food allergen.

The new findings published in the August issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology were conducted by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, both components of the National Institutes of Health.

A positive skin test result may mean the individual is more vulnerable to asthma, hay fever, and eczema. "Asthma is one of the world's most significant chronic health conditions," said David A. Schwartz, MD, the NIEHS Director. "Understanding what may account for the rising worldwide asthma rates will allow us to develop more effective prevention and treatment approaches."

NHANES III is a nationally representative survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between 1988-1994 to determine the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population. Approximately 10,500 individuals participated in the skin testing. During these tests, skin was exposed to allergy-causing substances (allergens) and a positive test was determined by the size of the reaction on the skin. The 10 allergens tested include: Dust mite, german cockroach, cat, perennial rye, short ragweed, Bermuda grass, Russian thistle, White oak, Alternia alternata, and peanuts.

Researchers also compared skin test responses between NHANES III and the previous survey, NHANES II, conducted from 1976-1980. The prevalence of a positive skin test response was much higher in NHANES III than in NHANES II.

According to the lead author, Samuel J. Arbes, Ph.D. of NIEHS, "An increase in prevalence is consistent with reports from other countries and coincides with an increase in asthma cases during that time." In the U.S., the prevalence of asthma increased 73.9% from 1980 to 1996. However, Dr. Arbes was quick to point out that differences in skin test procedures between the two surveys prevent the authors from definitively concluding that the prevalence of skin test positivity has increased in the U.S. population.

"There is still much we don't understand about why some people become sensitized to allergens and others do not,? said Darryl C. Zeldin, MD, senior author on the paper. ?Much more research is needed in order for us to understand the complex relationships between exposures to allergens, the development of allergic sensitization, and the onset and exacerbation of allergic diseases such as asthma."

The researchers recently added an allergy component to NHANES 2005-2006. In addition to the other NHANES data collection components, dust samples from the homes of 10,000 individuals are being analyzed for allergens, and blood samples taken from these individuals are being examined for antibodies to those allergens. This new NHANES 2005-2006 allergy component will allow researchers to gain a greater understanding of asthma and the roles that indoor allergens play in asthma and other allergic diseases.

NIEHS, a component of the National Institutes of Health, supports research to understand the effects of the environment on human health. NIAID supports basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose and treat infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, influenza, tuberculosis, malaria and illness from potential agents of bioterrorism. NIAID also supports research on transplantation and immune-related illnesses, including autoimmune disorders, asthma and allergies. For more information about allergens and other environmental health topics, please visit the NIEHS website at http://www.niehs.nih.gov/ or the NIAID website at http://www.niaid.nih.gov.

LENA'S COMMENT: Sadly they did not look into the lack of nutrition as a causal of allergies. Would be smart of them to do so...