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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Alert! Are You Aware of the Possible Side Effects of NightShade Foods?

Healthy Tip 

What are NightShade Foods?
The term NightShade comes from the action of plants or vegetables that have developed a means of defending itself against predators who may wish to consume them (small creatures and insects).

NightShade Foods/Vegetables contain a substance called alkaloids, which influences digestive, nerve and muscle function.  

They include the following vegetables and spices:

     Tomatoes : red fresh tomatoes  Tomatoes        Potatoes : rich and colourful Stock Photo  White Potatoes


Eggplant : aubergine on a white background Eggplant                      



  Yellow And Red Peppers : Fresh peppers Stock Photo  Green, Yellow and Red Peppers   


Hot Peppers : Red chilli peppers on white background  Hot Peppers         Tobacco Plant : Field of tobacco at sunrise on a farm in North Carolina  Tobacco Plant


Spices:
Tabasco Sauce : A close up view of a bottle of Tabasco-Sauce  Tabasco Sauce    Paprika : Assorted hot spicy powders in white bowls over wooden table   Paprika


Cayenne Pepper : shot of spicy chili powder  Cayenne Pepper

The  Possible Health Effects of Eating the Above NightShade Plants /Vegetables:
  • Joint or Nervous system disorders
  • Digestive problems
  • Loss of calcium in bone or increase of calcium in soft tissue
  • Trigger or worsen inflammation
  • Heighten joint function and pain
  • Swelling and Stiffness
It is believed that persons with arthritis should avoid these vegetables and spices.  It is not known that dietary changes can cure arthritis but a healthy diet limiting certain foods can help.

Arthritis is an inflammation affecting one or more joints in the body that may cause pain, swelling and stiffness.  There are two main types:
  • Osteoarthritis - wear and tear on the body/joints
  • Rheumatoidarthritis - genetic

There are other NightShade Plants/Vegetables that may or may not exaggerate arthritis:
  • Sweet Potatoes     Sweet Potatoes : Sweet potatoes
  • Yams   Yams : Isolated image of a cut yam. Stock Photo
  • Black & White Pepper   Black Pepper : Black pepper in wooden spoon isolated over white background Stock PhotoWhite Pepper : Red, green, black and white peppercorn isolated on white background Stock Photo
  • Avocados   Avacado : Fresh tropical avocado pear fruit, healthy food on white, macro close up over white

If you suffer with arthritis it is suggested that you eat more plant based foods:
  • Fruits          Fruits And Vegetables : Collage of many fruits and vegetables
  • Vegetables
  • Nuts and seeds     Nuts And Seeds : Mixed nuts & seeds
  • Omega - 3 fatty acids:     Fresh Fish On Ice : Fresh fish on the fish market
    •  Salmon, albacore tuna, halibut, sardines, flaxseed, walnuts and canola oil)

These will help with reducing inflammation and provide heart healthy alternatives to saturated fat sources.  


Start a food journal and document what you eat and how it makes you feel. You may find the cure within yourself and avoid taking expensive medications.


Try It! and let us know the results.


For more information go to www.webMd.com, www.livestrong.com,
www.ask.com, www.whfoods.com, 
www.squidoo.com, or http://www.ehow.com/


Remember! Information is Power 
listen to your body.

Live well
Doc V
Posted by Unknown at Wednesday, March 21, 2012

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