Cranky Yankee January Newsletter
Chicken Soup
Researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach have found that chicken soup works better than any other liquid to break up the congestion and mucus of a cold. Researchers in the pulmonology department gave patients hot water, cold water, and chicken soup,and measured the clearance rate of nasal mucus. In each test, chicken soup won. Chicken soup also appears to be a mild antibiotic, helping the body fight infection.For best results, inhale the vapor from your soup for about five minutes before eating it.
Almond Update
Researchers have revealed even more secrets of the almond.
In November, I saw a Perdue University study that showed how regular almond consumption may help curb hunger while also delivering nutrients, such as vitamin E, calcium, magnesium (whichhelps your body absorb calcium), and flavonoid antioxidants.
A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that almonds might also have a beneficial effect on glycemic and insulin responses.
The Toronto team examined the effects of five different meals on 15 healthy subjects. In a NutraIngredients-USA report on the study,the meals were described as two control meals with white bread, one meal with white bread and 60 grams of almonds, one meal with parboiled rice, and one meal with instant mashed potatoes. All of the meals had the same amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Results showed that when almonds were eaten with a carbohydrate meal, glycemic and insulin responses were significantly impeded.Researchers noted that almond intake also protected proteins from oxidative damage.
Recipe of the Month: Chicken Corn Soup
Tools: large stockpot (with cover), measuring cups and spoons,knife, cutting board.
Ingredients:
1 chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds) cut into pieces
3 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon saffron
4 oz. noodles
2 cups whole kernel corn (preferably fresh cut from the cob)
Pepper and parsley to taste
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Directions:
Chop or slice all the ingredients that require it. Put the cut up chicken, water, salt and saffron in the large stockpot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered until chicken is tender--about 2 hours.Remove the chicken from the pot, separate the meat from the bones,chop the meat into bite-size pieces and put the meat back into the pot.Bring the soup to a boil, add the noodles and corn. Cook until the noodles are tender. Add salt, pepper and chopped parsley to suit your tastes, and the chopped eggs.Makes 10-12 servings.
Bonus for reading this far: Christmas Cookbook
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Researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital in Miami Beach have found that chicken soup works better than any other liquid to break up the congestion and mucus of a cold. Researchers in the pulmonology department gave patients hot water, cold water, and chicken soup,and measured the clearance rate of nasal mucus. In each test, chicken soup won. Chicken soup also appears to be a mild antibiotic, helping the body fight infection.For best results, inhale the vapor from your soup for about five minutes before eating it.
Almond Update
Researchers have revealed even more secrets of the almond.
In November, I saw a Perdue University study that showed how regular almond consumption may help curb hunger while also delivering nutrients, such as vitamin E, calcium, magnesium (whichhelps your body absorb calcium), and flavonoid antioxidants.
A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that almonds might also have a beneficial effect on glycemic and insulin responses.
The Toronto team examined the effects of five different meals on 15 healthy subjects. In a NutraIngredients-USA report on the study,the meals were described as two control meals with white bread, one meal with white bread and 60 grams of almonds, one meal with parboiled rice, and one meal with instant mashed potatoes. All of the meals had the same amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Results showed that when almonds were eaten with a carbohydrate meal, glycemic and insulin responses were significantly impeded.Researchers noted that almond intake also protected proteins from oxidative damage.
Recipe of the Month: Chicken Corn Soup
Tools: large stockpot (with cover), measuring cups and spoons,knife, cutting board.
Ingredients:
1 chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds) cut into pieces
3 quarts water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon saffron
4 oz. noodles
2 cups whole kernel corn (preferably fresh cut from the cob)
Pepper and parsley to taste
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Directions:
Chop or slice all the ingredients that require it. Put the cut up chicken, water, salt and saffron in the large stockpot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered until chicken is tender--about 2 hours.Remove the chicken from the pot, separate the meat from the bones,chop the meat into bite-size pieces and put the meat back into the pot.Bring the soup to a boil, add the noodles and corn. Cook until the noodles are tender. Add salt, pepper and chopped parsley to suit your tastes, and the chopped eggs.Makes 10-12 servings.
Bonus for reading this far: Christmas Cookbook
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