Umami Tomatoes are rich in umami components A loanword from the Japanese (うま味?), umami can be translated as "pleasant savory taste".[4] This particular writing was chosen by Professor Kikunae Ikeda from umai (うまい) "delicious" and mi (味) "taste". The kanji 旨味 are used for a more general sense of a food as delicious. People taste umami through receptors for glutamate, commonly found in its salt form as the food additive monosodium glutamate (MSG).[5] For that reason, scientists consider umami to be distinct from saltiness.[6] Background[edit] Discovery[edit] Umami was first scientifically identified in 1908 by Kikunae Ikeda,[17] a professor of the Tokyo Imperial University. Professor Shintaro Kodama, a disciple of Ikeda, discovered in 1913 that dried bonito flakes contained another umami substance.[18] This was the ribonucleotide IMP. Properties of umami taste[edit] Umami has a mild but lasting aftertaste that is difficult to describe. Foods rich in umami[edit] Taste receptors[edit] References[edit]
Protein in the Vegan Diet by Reed Mangels, PhD, RD From Simply Vegan 5th Edition Summary: It is easy for a vegan diet to meet recommendations for protein, as long as calorie intake is adequate. Strict protein combining is not necessary; it is more important to eat a varied diet throughout the day. Some Americans are obsessed with protein. How much protein do we need? So, in the United States it appears that vegan diets are commonly lower in protein than standard American diets. Table 2 shows the amount of protein in various vegan foods and also the number of grams of protein per 100 calories. It is very easy for a vegan diet to meet the recommendations for protein. What about combining or complementing protein? Some people say that eggs, cow’s milk, meat, and fish are high quality protein. Frances Moore Lappe, in her book Diet for a Small Planet 6 advocated the combining of a food low in one amino acid with another food containing large amounts of that amino acid. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine.
Yoga for Healing: Why Western Doctors Are Now Prescribing Yoga Therapy With a growing body of research proving yoga’s healing benefits, it’s no wonder more doctors—including those with traditional Western training—are prescribing this ancient practice to their patients. What’s behind the trend, and will it help you feel better? YJ investigates. In a small workout room with a handful of other Navy veterans, David Rachford looked out the window to watch the fringed leaves of a tall royal palm tree wave softly in the warm Southern California breeze. “I thought yoga was for thin, bendy, liberal, hippie vegetarians and affluent housewives, not tough, macho ‘warrior’ types,” says the 44-year-old, now a Web developer in Santa Barbara, California. A yoga therapist led Rachford and the rest of the group through gentle stretching poses, urging them to repeat the simple movements at home daily. See also 16 Poses to Ease Back Pain Ancient Healing in a Modern Setting Yoga therapy has grown partly by piggybacking on yoga’s ever-increasing popularity. Do your research
'Gluten Brain': Wheat Cuts Off Blood Flow To Frontal Cortex By Sayer Ji Contributing Writer for Wake Up World As far back as 1954, reports of the full or partial resolution of schizophrenia following a gluten free diet began to surface in the medical literature. We covered this remarkable pattern of associations in a previous article titled, “60 Years of Research Links Gluten Grains to Schizophrenia.” While the explanation for this intriguing connection has remained focused on the disruption of the gut-brain axis and the presence in wheat of a wide range of pharmacologically active and mostly opioid receptor modulating polypeptides, a new and possibly more disturbing explanation is beginning to surface: wheat consumption cuts off blood flow to the brain. Then, in 2004, a follow up study was performed to verify if the 1997 case study was just a fluke, or perhaps a widespread effect of untreated celiac disease. They concluded: “There is evidence of regional cerebral blood flow alteration in untreated celiac patients.” Discussion Dr. Article References
10 Protein-Packed Plants The continuing debate over how much protein the average person needs has done little to change our hunger for it. And who can blame us? Protein is one of the basic building blocks of life. When most people think of protein though, images of cheese, eggs and a leg of lamb pop into their head. Plant-based foods are free from cholesterol, tend to be high in fiber, and are often alkalizing to the body. You may have heard the ongoing debate about “complete” or “incomplete” protein and “food combining”, but be wary; these topics are steeped in misinformation and myth. The term “complete protein” refers to foods that have all nine essential amino acids present in the correct proportion for our bodies to build protein with. Our bodies are brilliant, and every food that goes into your system must be broken apart and its nutrients absorbed. *More is not necessarily better when it comes to protein. Pumpkin Seeds9 grams of protein in one ounce Pumpkin Seed Nutrients and What They Do: Love This?
What is the World's Biggest Cash Crop? Yep Cannabis makes serious dough. Curious why so many US states – Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Colorado – have decriminalised or even legalized the drug? Because state legislators are getting high on another kind of green. How long before other cash-strapped governments around the world follow suit? We scored some data on yearly harvested area, production weight and wholesale value for the most common food crops from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, and used it to calculate yield per km2. Then we went sniffing around in various UN World Drug Reports and performed some backroom calculations to cook up some broadly comparable figures for illegal drugs – cocaine, heroin and the mighty marijuana. Data on illicit substances is, like the peeps who sell them, more than a bit sketchy. » Intrigued? Part of the infographic mega-tome, Knowledge is Beautiful.
EatingWell: 6 Foods to Eat If You're Skipping Meat By Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D., Associate Editor, Nutrition for EatingWell Magazine I was a vegetarian for most of my college years, but I was not yet a nutrition major (that came in grad school). My diet in those days consisted of lots of bread, cheese, yogurt and fruit. Not surprisingly, I gained weight and became iron-deficient. Now years later and pounds lighter, I still favor a meatless diet (although not exclusively). However, as a registered dietitian and associate nutrition editor at EatingWell Magazine, I now know how to go meatless without missing out on the nutrients my body needs (nutrients in meat and fish that I can also get through certain “must-have” plant foods). Must-Read: 4 Ways to Go Meatless I also know that meatless eating can deliver a lot of health benefits, without sacrificing flavor. Want to Try Going Meatless for a Month? Don’t Miss: The Vegetarian Kitchen: Must-Have Pantry Basics What to Eat: Beans Key Nutrient You Get: Protein What to Eat: Dark leafy greens
Build Extreme MMA Endurance: Trainer Martin Rooney Discusses 'The Hurricane'! Hurricane Training For MMA Success Over the last number of years, some incredibly powerful hurricanes hit a number of parts of the world, and they have left devastation in their path. This year was a record year not only for the number of storms, but also the severity of them. As devastating as these hurricanes were, the people involved have shown their resilience and the world has rallied around them. In many ways, these storms have been some people's opportunity to reflect on what is important and to rise above situations when they become most difficult. A hurricane is a mass of power that wreaks havoc where it lands and then moves on. In the world of mixed martial arts, a hurricane of sorts has entered gyms around the world thanks to MMA super trainer, Martin Rooney. [ Q ] Martin, we've talked a bit about your Training For Warriors System. [ A ] Sure Larry. [ Q ] How did you actually develop Hurricane days. [ Q ] These sessions sound tough as hell. [ Q ] OK, Martin you got me here.
Marijuana Demystified: 11 Things We All Need to Know About Weed. ~ Erez Batat get elephant's newsletter “It should be legalized and taxed. Taxed. Yeah, ‘Gimme a pack of marijuana!’ But this other stuff is poison; acid’s poison, speed is poison, STP is poison, it’s all poison. But grass is nothing.” ~ Jack Kerouac Whenever I read a blog about cannabis, I feel like I am watching a presidential debate with only one candidate. The blog will either demand to legalize the plant due to its magical properties, or will list the horrific impact it will have on society. As always, the truth is neither here nor there. Here is a simple breakdown of what I learned from a few years of occasional use of pot. The dark side 1. Pot is a foreign substance; our bodies knows it and are trying to flush it down. 2. Marijuana causes chemical lapses within the mind. 3. ‘nuff said. 4. On occasion, especially while consuming low-quality cannabis, we might freak out about something—it could be anything from a knock on the door, a scary scene in a movie or that the cat is about to attack. 5. 6.
13 Ways to Eat Healthier on a Budget A whopping 20 percent of Canadians can’t afford their homes according to a study released this week. And, I’m sure this statistic is comparable in the US and other developed countries right now. The report went on to state that these people frequently chose unhealthy food options because they believed them to be cheaper and felt they couldn’t afford to eat healthy. So in my effort to help everyone who is watching their money (isn’t that just about everyone these days?) I have compiled some of my favorite ways to eat healthier on a budget. 1. 2. 3.
7 Health Benefits of Ginger I love the aromatic spicy taste of ginger and how it adds a unique flavor to my meals and beverages. But ginger has plenty of other beneficial properties besides its taste. Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine have used ginger to help treat and prevent health problems for thousands of years. Health Uses for Ginger 1. 2. 3. Ginger has many health and medicinal benefits. 4. 5. 6. 7. “Ginger has anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer and antioxidant activities, as well as a small amount of analgesic property,” says Roberta Lee, MD, vice chair, Department of Integrative Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City. Add ginger to your diet along with foods such as beets, onions, and flax seed oil to reduce inflammation. Add more ginger to your life! • Make ginger tea with fresh ginger, chop up a teaspoon or two or three, and add raw honey. • Ginger is great added to soups and stews. • When you make some fresh juice, add some ginger to your juicer. My Favorite Recipes With Ginger
7 Easy Vegan Recipes to Get You Through Your First Week of Veganism" It can be a bit intimidating to go vegan all at once. What do I eat? I mean I know what I can't eat, but how do I put it all into a recipe? How can I make sure that my vegan meals are balanced and that my family will eat them as well? More and more people are at least cutting back on their meat consumption because it vastly reduces your eco-impact. It's best to hit the farmers' market and indulge in the healthiest, freshest produce available, especially because a vegan diet is almost completely produce driven. Also, consider joining a CSA. This vegan recipe guide can be used as a vegan starter kit or as a means to detox the body for a week and maybe drop a few pounds. 1. Paella is the quintessential Spanish dish traditionally made with tons of seafood. Method 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2. The creamy, fatty texture of the avocado works incredibly well with the sour tart flavor of the grapefruit in this. 1. 2. 3. Source: VegWeb 3.Caramelized Seitan with Leeks Directions 1. 2. 3. 4.
The Ultimate List Of 40 High-Protein Foods! Pump up your protein intake, aisle by aisle, at the supermarket with Bodybuilding.com's top 40 ultimate protein picks! Let us count the reasons we're obsessed with protein. For one, you need enough of this benevolent macronutrient to build and repair muscle. It also plays a role in revving fat-burning metabolism and reducing the hunger pangs that can lead to an attack on the vending machine. Additionally, protein works to slow the release of carbohydrates into your bloodstream, which can prevent the sudden spikes in blood sugar that are thought to encourage fat storage and sagging energy levels. Physique-minded individuals should seek out at least 1 g of protein for each pound of body weight to maintain and build muscle. That's why we thought it was about time to roll our editorial cart through the major supermarket sections to help you find the biggest protein wallop for your buck. Check out our top 40 items to put on your protein-friendly grocery list! High-Protein Dairy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6 Ways to Cut Back On Meat If You’re Not Ready to Take the Full Veg Plunge There are 9 billion land animals (down from 10 billion!) killed in the United States’ animal agriculture industry every year. That’s more beings than there are humans on the planet. Though One Green Planet advocates for a compassionate, planet-friendly, plant-based diet, we understand that not everyone is eager to clear their cupboards of anything that had a face or a mom. 1. By now, most of us have heard of Meatless Monday. Check out Meatless Monday’s website for ideas as well as OGP’s Meatless Monday post. 2. Think about it. If everyone ate this way, we’d save 3 billion animals. 3. Written by Mark Bittman, “VB6 Eat Vegan Before 6:00 to Lose Weight and Restore Your Health . . . for Good” is a book designed to do just that. Recently, I was having a conversation with a young man who said he could never be vegan. 4. I find myself encouraging people to take the vegan transition slow and steady. 5. Make it a fun challenge to veganize your favorite meals. 6. Download the app now!