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When I was growing up, I spent a lot of time with slabs o f meat on my face.
As kids, my brother Eric and I fought like wild animals. He s till sports a s car above
his lip from a cut I accidentally gave him, and m y nose isn't quite as s traight as it
might be if I hadn't taken so many shots to it. We're as close as can be today, but
back in our teen years, we sported many a bruised ego and blackened eye. And the
home remedy for the latter? A hunk of steak.
Turns out, a lot of moms don't have the whole story when it comes to food cures.
Cold is good for a bruise, but meat doesn't do anything more than a bag of ice
would. But there are plenty of foods that are effective home remedies for curing
everything from pounding headaches to potency issues to procrastination. Take
these 25 secret food cures, for instance. Incorporate these wonderfoods into your
daily diet, and you'll be surprised at how quickly your body and your mind react.
And best of all? Nobody will laugh and call you "meat head."
1. BE MORE POSITIVE
Dark Chocolate
Research shows that dark chocolate can
improve heart health, lower blood pressure,
reduce LDL cholesterol, and increase the
flow of blood to the brain. It also boosts
serotonin and endorphin levels, which are
ass ociated with improved mood and greater
concentration. Look for chocolate that is 60
percent cocoa or higher.
2. REDUCE ANXIETY
Garlic
Tuck a few extra cloves in to your next stir-fry
or pasta sauce: Research has found that
enzymes in garlic can help increase the
release of serotonin, a neurochemical that makes you feel relaxed.
3. FIRE UP YOUR MORNING METABOLISM
Caffeinated Coffee
A study published in the journal Physiology & Behaviorfound that the average
metabolic rate of people who drank caffeinated coffee increased 16 percent over
those who drank decaf. Caffeine stimulates your central nervous system by
increasing your heart rate and breathing. (Want to know what else coffee is good
for? Read 25 Best Nutrition Secrets Everto find out.)
4. FIRE UP YOUR EVENING METABOLISM
Chile Peppers
It turns out that capsaicin, the compound that gives chile peppers their mouth-
searing quality, can also jumpstart your fat-burning, muscle-building engines.
According to a study published in the Journal of Nutritional Science and
Vitaminology,eating 1 tablespoon of chopped red or green chiles boosts
metabolism by 23 percent.
5. LOWER YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE
Fried Eggs
Go ahead, crack under pressure: Eating fried
eggs m ay help reduce high blood pressure. In
a test-tube study, scientists in Canada
discovered that the breakfast standby produced
the highest levels of ACE inhibitory peptides,
amino acids that dilate blood vess els and
allow blood to flow more easily. (For up-to-the-
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Sep 27, 2010
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6. REDUCE STRESS
Gum
When you find yourself feeling overwhelmed at work, reach for the Wrigleys:
Chewing gum can help tame your tension, according to Australian researchers.
People who chewed gum while taking multitasking tests experienced a 17 percent
drop in s elf-reported stress. This might have to do with the fact that we ass ociate
chewing with positive social interactions, like mealtimes.
7. STAVE OFF DEPRESSION
Salmon
Omega-3s may calm your neurotic side, according to a study in the journal
Psychosomatic Medicine. Researchers found that adults with the lowes t blood
levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were more
likely to have neuroses, which are symptoms for depress ion. Salmon is loaded
with EPA and DHA, as are walnuts, flaxseeds, and even cauliflower.
8. SPEED WEIGHT LOSS
Yogurt
The probiotics in yogurt may help you drop pounds. British scientists found that
these active organisms boos t the breakdown of fat molecules in mice, preventing
the rodents from gaining weight. Try the Horizon brand of yogurtit contains the
probiotic L. casei, the sam e organism used in the s tudy.
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9. AMP UP YOUR ENERGY
Grilled Chicken Breast
The protein in lean m eat like chicken, fish, or pork loin is n't just good at squashing
hunger and boosting m etabolismit's also a top source of energy. University of
Illinois researchers found that people who ate higher amounts of protein had
higher energy levels and didn't feel as tired as people with proportionally higher
amounts of carbs in their diet.
10. BE MORE EFFICIENT
Kidney Beans
These legumes are an excellent source of
thiamin and riboflavin. Both vitamins help
your body use ene rgy efficiently, so you
won't be nodding off mid-Powerpoint.
11. STABILIZE YOUR BLOOD SUGAR
Barley
Swedish researchers found that if you eat
barleya key ingredient in whole-grain
cerealsfor breakfast, the fibrous grain cuts blood s ugar response b y 44 percent
at lunch and 14 percent at dinner.
12. IMPROVE YOUR ENDURANCE
Clams
Clams stock your body with magnesium, which is important in metabolism, nerve
function, and mus cle function. When magnesium levels are low, your body
produces more lactic acidthe same fatigue-inducing substance that you feel at
the end of a long workout.
13. BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY
Rooibos Tea
Animal res earch suggests that this South African tea, also known as bus h or
redbush tea, may provide potent immunity-boosting benefits. In addition, Japanese
researchers found that it may help prevent allergies and even cancer. Adagio offers
a wide range of great-tasting rooibos teas.
14. STOP COUGHING
Honey
Penn State s cientists have discovered that honey is a powerful cough s uppressant
so next time youre hacking up a lung, head for the kitchen. When parents of 105
sick children doled out honey or dextromethorphan (the active ingredient in over-
the-counter cough medicines like Robitussin ), the honey was better at lessening
cough frequency and severity. Try a drizzle in a cup of rooibos tea.
15.TAME A COLD
Kiwi
The vitamin C in kiwi wont prevent the
onslaught of a cold, but it m ight decrease the
duration of your symptoms. One kiwifruit
provides 117 percent of your daily recommended
intake of vitamin C.
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Foods rich in healthy monounsaturated fats help
reduce inflammation, a catalyst for migraines.
One study found that the anti-inflammatory
compounds in olive oil s uppress the enzymes
involved in inflamm ation in the sam e manner as ibuprofen. Avocados and almonds
are also high in monounsaturated fats.
17. LOWER YOUR CHOLESTEROL
Margarine
Not just any margarine, mind youthose containing plant sterols. In a Tufts
University study, people who ate a butter substitute containing plant sterols with
three meals each day saw their LDL (bad) cholesterol drop by 6 percent. How? The
researchers say that plant sterols prevent cholesterol from being absorbed by the
intestine. Promise Active and Smart Balance HeartRight are two great options.
18. REPAIR MUSCLE
Spinach
Popeye was onto something, it seems . Rutgers researchers discovered that
treating human m uscle cells w ith a compound found in spinach increased protein
synthesis by 20 percent. The compound allows muscle tissue to repair itself faster,
the researchers say. One thing to keep in mind, however: Spinach doesn't
automatically make any salad a healthy option. Check out 20 Salads Worse Than a
Whopperto see what I mean. You'll be absolutely shocked!
19. RECOVER FROM A WORKOUT
Green Tea
Brazilian scientists found that participants who consum ed three cups of the
beverage every day for a week had fewer markers of the cell damage caused by
resistance to exercise. That means that green tea can help you recover faster after
an intense workout.
20. REPLENISH YOUR BODY POST-WORKOUT
Low-Fat Chocolate Milk
Nothing like a little dess ert after a long workout.
British researchers found that low-fat chocolate
milk does a better job than sports drinks at
replenishing the body after a workout. Why?
Because it has more electrolytes and higher fat
content. And scientists at James Madison
University found that the balance of fat, protein, and
carbs in chocolate milk makes it nearly one-third
more effective at replenishing m uscles than other
recovery beverages .
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21. IMPROVE FOCUS AND CONCENTRATION
Sardines
According to research published in Nutrition Journal, fish oil can help increase your
ability to concentrate. Credit EPA and DHA, fatty acids that bolster
communication among brain cells and help regulate neurotransmitters
responsible for m ental focus. Salmon, trout, halibut, and tuna are also great
sources of EPA and DHA.
22. AVOID ALZHEIMERS DISEASE
Bananas
The antioxidants in bananas, apples, and oranges may help protect you from
Alzheimer's, report Korean scientists. The researchers discovered that plant
chemicals known as polyphenols helped s hield brain cells from oxidative stress , akey cause of the dis ease.
23. PROTECT YOUR BRAIN
Steak
Vitamin B12, an essential nutrient found in meat, milk, and fish, may help protect
you against brain loss, say British scientists. The researchers found that older
people with the highest blood levels of the vitamin were s ix times less likely to have
brain shrinkage than those with the l owest levels.
24. BUILD LONG-LASTING BRAINPOWER
Carrots
Researchers from Harvard found that men who consum ed more beta-carotene
over 18 years had significantly delayed cognitive aging. Carrots are a tremendous
source of the antioxidant, as are other orange foods like butternut squash,
pumpkin, and bell peppers.
25. SHARPEN YOUR SENSES
Ground Flaxseed
Flax is the best source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)a healthy fat that improves the
workin s of the cerebral cortex, the area of the brain that rocesses s ensor
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