The Delicious Trick for Lower Blood Pressure

Sprinkling just 2 g, or about half a teaspoon, of
ground cinnamon onto your food daily may help
reduce your blood pressure by as much as 5 points,
suggests an analysis in the journal Nutrition.
-Prevention Magazine, January 2014

Still Waiting to Complete This Mission!

We had a great meeting on November 16th with Dr. Shneidman,
unfortunately it was the last one! I know we all hate to see the
end of GIGSWWA, so let's do something about it now!
Knowledge is power and the more we all know the healthier
we all become. GIG does great things and helps a lot of people,
making a huge difference in the quality of their lives. Let's keep
it going as long as we can. We still need volunteers to continue
our mission of helping others so they can help themselves.
Wouldn't you love to be a part of it? Every little bit helps, and if
we all contribute a small part, we can make it a whole again.
Please contact Kristi Curtis ASAP: justus323@yahoo.com or
360-518-0464 with your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and time.
Keep in mind that a little goes a long way, even if it's just a few minutes.
Thank you for your support!!

Did You Know?

There are over 600 types of figs and almost as many ways
to prepare them! This fruit can be eaten whole and raw,
cooked, or stored as jam. Figs are commonly dried and
used in cooking. They contain fiber, potassium, and calcium.
Try pairing them with rice pudding for a light dessert, or
stuff with goat cheese and drizzle with balsamic vinegar to
serve as appetizers for holiday parties.
-Natural Choices Magazine, December 2013

Broccoli May Ease Arthritis

A compound in broccoli may slow or even prevent the
progression of the most common form of arthritis. A new
study showed that sulforaphane slows the destruction of
cartilage in joints caused by osteoarthritis. The compound
is released when we eat cruciferous vegetables such as
Brussel sprouts, cabbage, and, in particular, broccoli. It
blocks enzymes that cause the breakdown of joints.
-Natural Choices Magazine, November 2013

Did You Know?

The year 2013 has been declared "The International
Year of Quinoa" (pronounced KEEN-wah) by the
United Nations. This nutritious gluten-free plant food-
originally cultivated in the Andes- can help fight against
hunger in part because it can grow in many different
conditions. This honor also recognizes the contribution
of the Andean indigenous people as custodians of this
adaptable seed.
-Natural Choices Magazine, Issue 11

This Mission is NOT Impossible!

We had a great meeting on November 16th with Dr. Shneidman,
unfortunately it was the last one! I know we all hate to see the
end of GIGSWWA, so let's do something about it now!
Knowledge is power and the more we all know the healthier
we all become. GIG does great things and helps a lot of people,
making a huge difference in the quality of their lives. Let's keep
it going as long as we can. We still need volunteers to continue
our mission of helping others so they can help themselves.
Wouldn't you love to be a part of it? Every little bit helps, and if
we all contribute a small part, we can make it a whole again.
Please contact Kristi Curtis ASAP: justus323@yahoo.com or
360-518-0464 with your thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and time.
Keep in mind that a little goes a long way, even if it's just a few minutes.
Thank you for your support!!

December Tip of the Month

Grape tomatoes are sweeter and firmer than other
tomatoes, and their bite-size shape makes them perfect
for snacking, dipping, or salads. They're packed with
vitamin C and vitamin A, and you also get some fiber,
some phytochemicals, and some great flavor.
-Nutrition Action Healthletter