Brain Food

If you're stumped by Sudoku, but still want to ward off
Alzheimer's disease, never fear, your ultimate armor is on
your plate. Noshing on the best brainy foods can lower your
risk of the disease by a whopping 70 to 80%, says Neal
Barnard, MD, coauthor of recently released guidelines for
Alzheimer's prevention.
Brain Boosters:
Nuts and seeds, Berries, Colorful veggies, Legumes, Vitamin B12
-Prevention Magazine, October 2013

Superfood du Jour

Now is chia's time to shine, thanks to it's protein,
omega-3's, and fiber. Try:
Bob's Red Mill Chia Seed (sprinkle it in smoothies
and on Greek yogurt)
Living Tree Organic Chia, Cranberry, Cherry &
Bluberry Butter (this spread is heavenly on toast)
Fearless Chocolate 70% Seeds Crunch (this
organic dark bar delights with a chia crunch)
-Prevention Magazine, October 2013

Broccoli: Frozen vs. Fresh

This just in from the freezer aisle: Frozen broccoli may not
measure up to fresh, because it lacks the enzyme myrosinase,
which helps create an antioxidant that fights inflammation and
cancer. But don't ditch your subzero staple just yet. You can get
these nutrients back by pairing it with a food rich in myrosinase,
according to a University of Illinois study. We like it with radishes,
mustard, and arugula.
-Prevention Magazine, October 2013

This Brew's for You

Green tea gets a lot of love around here, but lately, we've
been steeping chamomile. The darling buds of this sleep-
inducing flower are a top source of the cancer fighting
antioxidant apigenin. New research in Proceedings of the
National Academy of Sciences spotlights apigenin's heroic
role: It attaches to key proteins and helps reprogram cancer
cells, so they lose the power to prevent their own death.
Tea's on!
-Prevention Magazine, October 2013

The Smarter Seed

A tiny, chialike pellet called black seed is blooming into a veritable
health superstar. Two 500 mg capsules daily of pure black seed may
boost memory, attention, and cognition, suggests new research in the
Journal of Ethnopharmacology.
If you can't find capsules at your local health food shop, look for
black seed oil, which is more widely available.
Down a few drops with a spoonful of honey to reap the
benefits.
-Prevention Magazine, October 2013

November GIG Meeting

Dr. Shneidman will be our guest speaker on Saturday,
November 16, 2013, 11am-2pm.

It will NOT be at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital, the location is:

Vancouver Library-Cascade Park

600 NE 136th Ave.

Vancouver, WA  98682

Enter library-door on left marked Community Room

Please come join us as this will be our LAST GIG MEETING for
our group in Vancouver, unless we get some volunteers to take over!!
Thank you.

November Tip of the Month

Blueberries are rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
Sprinkle them liberally on your cereal, yogurt, or oatmeal.
-Nutrition Action Healthletter