Health Series #17. CILANTRO

It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet.

As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.

 

#17. Cilantro

What do you add to your favorite dish for the purpose of jazzing it up as a finishing touch? Finishing touch is not necessarily limited to its embellishing function as a garnish, but it could boost your health in many ways and make a nice addition of flavor without going beyond your calorie intakes as well.

Today, the main character of your dish is the herb called Cilantro! Cilantro is part of the coriander plant that comes with nutrients like vitamin K and antioxidants. It's also a low-calorie, low-fat, and low-sodium herb.

-      Cilantro supports natural detoxification process by ridding the body of 1. heavy _____________, such as arsenic, cadmium, aluminum, lead, and mercury that could reside in pour tissues.  

-      Cilantro is full of Vitamin A, C, K,  2. Fo_________ (=known as Vt B9), Potassium, 3. Mag_____________ (which is regulating muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, and blood pressure), and Manganese.

-      Cilantro is known to stimulate the production of 4. digestive _______________, which play a important role in breaking down the food we eat, helping our bodies absorb the nutrients more efficiently. This can lead to a healthier and more comfortable digestion process.

-      Cilantro has the natural 5. sed____________ effect that helps improve sleep quality. If you have trouble sleeping at night, a dash of cilantro in your dinner could lead to a more restful night's sleep. Because of cilantro’s calming effect on the nervous system, you could use this herb to balance your mood especially if you often tend to feel a little off-kilter.

-      When it comes to maintaining bone health, one nutrient stands out — 6. vitamin ______. This essential vitamin aids with the absorption of calcium, a key component of our bones. What a great find to add cilantro to your daily meals as one good way to promote stronger and healthier bones!!

 

Answer Keys    

1. metals   

    2.  Folate

    3.  Magnesium

    4.  Enzymes

    5.  sedative

    6.  Vitamin K

 

 

Acrostic poem using CILANTRO by Jean J. Lee

Creativity is just a few herbs away in your kitchen

Inspire every boring meal with aromatic cilantro!

Laudable way of juicing up lackluster dish

Ample amount of fresh taste is right there on your plate

Nourish your body and mind in “CILANTRO” way!

Thriving, instead of surviving, in your life

Radiant skin is another nice surprise

OG micro nutrients could be written all over your CILANTRO plate!

 

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A new set of Sunday Puzzle from NPR!

Are you ready to enjoy the latest batch of Sunday puzzle from NPR? You are given three words, one of which is an animal. You give me a fourth word that can follow each of mine to complete a compound word or a familiar two-word phrase.

 

Ex. Toad, Step, Bar --> STOOL (toadstool, stepstool, bar stool)

 

1. Snake, Olive, Castor

 

2. Pig, Fountain, Play

 

3. Cow, Door, Dumb

 

4. Dog, Shooting, Rock

 

5. Cat, Bathing, Paternity

 

6. Whale, Wish, Collar

 

7. Horse, Power, Foul

 

8. Tortoise, Shotgun, Taco

 

9. Mule, Gravy, Wagon

 

10. Bear, Stock, Black

 

11. Monkey, Show, Unfinished

Answer Keys

    1.  OIL (SNAKE OIL, OLIVE OIL, CASTOR OIL)

    2.  PEN (PIG PEN, FOUNTAIN PEN, PLAY PEN)

    3.  BELL (COW BELL, DOOR BELL, DUMBBELL)

    4.  STAR (DOG STAR, SHOOTING STAR, ROCK STAR)

    5.  SUIT (CATSUIT, BATHING SUIT, PATERNITY SUIT)

    6.  BONE (WHALE BONE, WISH BONE, COLLAR BONE)

    7.  PLAY (HORSE PLAY, POWER PLAY, FOUL PLAY)

    8.  SHELL (TORTOISE SHELL, SHOTGUN SHELL, TACO SHELL)

9. TRAINING (MULE TRAINING, GRAVY STRENTH, wagon

LACK MARKET)

10. MARKET (BEAR MARKT, STOCK MARKET, BLACK MARKET)

11. BUSINESS monkey business, show business, unfinished business)

Health Series #16. Okra

It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet.

As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.

 

#16. Okra

Okra is considered a superfood. It is a high-fiber food rich in vitamins and minerals. Dietitians consider it as a 1.__________________-lowering food as well. Okra contains a component called 2.mu___________, which is a thick, gel-like polysaccharide that can be extracted from the pods of okra plants. It becomes a natural thickener when it's heated. Okra is a great source of several important antioxidants, such as 3. que______________ and kaempferol, which may also be found in okra water. These compounds may reduce inflammation and neutralize harmful compounds called 4. free ________________. Okra water is a drink made by soaking okra pods in water for up to 24 hours.

Its proponents claim that it boosts weight loss and improves blood sugar management, among other health benefits. Thus, okra could keep several chronic health conditions at bay, including diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.

*Caveats: Stomach problems: Fructans are a type of carbohydrate found in okra, which may increase bowel problems in people with irritable bowel syndrome. Okra contains a toxic chemical called

5. sol______________ that may exacerbate symptoms such as pain and inflammation in people with joint disorders such as arthritis.

 

Answer Keys 

    1.  cholesterol

    2.  mucilage

    3.  quercetin

    4.  free radicals

    5.  solanine

**source from healthline.com

 

Acrostic poem using Okra by Jean J. Lee

 

Overnight, Okra water is being created

Keen eyes are expected with this special water

Rise and shine with a fresh cup of lady’s finger water

Appreciate your morning with a bunch of green seed pods!

 

If you’re interested in consulting your health

with professional pharmacists, check this out!

Santa Ana Tustin Compounting Pharmacy

Time to play the latest NPR Sunday Puzzle!

I'm going to give you clues for two six-letter words. Reverse the order of the middle four letters of the first word to get the second.

 

Example: President Ford / Gave an angry look --> GERALD/GLARED

 

1. Basement / Person using a telephone

 

2. Middle number in a series of ordered numbers / Damsel

 

3. Talked on and on / Hoist on one's own

 

4. Like fruits such as oranges and tangerines / Actor Tony of "Some Like It Hot"

 

5. a framework of light wooden or metal bars, chiefly used as a support for fruit trees or climbing plants/ people who work on farm; farmers

 

Answer Keys 

    1.  cellar/ caller

    2.  median/ maiden 

    3.     prated / petard

    4.  citrus/ Curtis

    5.  trellis/ tillers

April is the National Poetry Month in the States.

April is the national poetry month in the U.S. Do you like to read poems or sometimes try to express yourselves with a poetic touch? Why don't you give it a shot by writing a short HAIKU or a fun limerick to begin with? Here's a few of mine. As you long as you are true to yourself with words, anyone of you could become a poet. 

In the Woods

Jean J. Lee

Streams flow into the waterfall

Breezy forest full of weeping wild flowers so tall

Echo the voice lost for good, I'd say

Resembles the hopeless eyes of yesterday

I just stop to mimic the sound “ready-setty-to-go-y’all”

What's on My Mind When I Run

by Jean J. Lee

They ask me why I run

                How should I feel when my morning runs were done?

What could be that something I get when I run for fun?

Smile on the road is what I won

A voice inside of me shouting “pit-a-pat-ilicious” under the sun

           On the Day Dad's New Life in Heaven Began

by Jean J. Lee                    

Dad was with me but he wasn't.

I looked into his eyes but he didn't.

Doc said he was delirious but he was dreaming elsewhere.

Dad wanted me to feel other wordly connections between his place and mine right there.

Health Series #15. CHICKPEAS

It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet.

As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.

 

#15. Chickpeas

Chickpeas, also called 1. ___________________ beans, which are an excellent source of protein, which may aid 2. _______________ management and boost  3.____________ health that is critical especially for women in the menopausal phase. This legume is a great choice for people who don’t eat animal products. Chickpeas have a low 4. _________  that supports healthy blood sugar management.

Chickpeas may help prevent some chronic illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Additionally, these legumes are rich in several nutrients that may support 5. _____________ health, including choline, magnesium, selenium, and zinc. In this respect, eating chickpeas may help prevent dementia in the long run.

If you’re not getting enough of 6. _______________, your body’s ability to produce healthy red blood cells may be impaired. In turn, this may lead to a condition characterized by symptoms like weakness, fatigue, and shortness of breath. Chickpeas are a good source of 7. ___________ and may help safeguard against the above symptoms.

 

Answer Keys

    1.   Garbanzo  

    2.   weight

    3.   bone

    4.   GI

    5.   brain

    6.   Iron

    7.   Iron

 

**source from healthline.com

 

 

Acrostic poem using CHICKPEA by Jean J. Lee

 

Candescent game-changer in your bowl

Hearty meal starts with these legumes in your salad

Ideal as your daily energy fix

Celebrate your health with these protein-packed beans

Keen mind and eyes with these gemstone beans in your plate

Playful cooking is possible

Easy-going life style filled with healthy snack

All you need is a bunch of tiny, yellow peas with cute birdie beak

 

 

If you’re interested in consulting your health with professional pharmacists, check this out!

Santa Ana Tustin Compounding Pharmacy 

The latest NPR Puzzle!

A few weeks ago, Greg Pliska did a tribute puzzle to Will Shortz (while he was away) in which every answer was a familiar two-word phrase or name with the initials W.S. So this past Sunday, the puzzle master Will Shorts returned the favor. Every answer today is a familiar two-word phrase or name with the initials G.P.

 

Example: "Quarry that's the source of road material." You would say GRAVEL PIT.

 

    1.   What you step on to make a car go faster

    2.   An annual auto race with a French name

    3.   A family doctor

    4.   Someone who provides instructions on the links

    5.   Writing material that you might draw a chart on

    6.   A noted political opinion survey

    7.   An actor who co-starred with Ingrid Bergman in Alfred Hitchcock's "Spellbound"

    8.   Tiny bumps on the skin when you're cold or afraid

 

Answer Keys

1.  Gas Pedal

2.  Grand Prix

3.  General Practitioner

4.  Golf Pro

5.  Graph Paper

6.  Gallup Poll

7.  Gregory Peck

8.  Goose Pimples