SHARON SPRINGS GARLIC FESTIVAL

#32 – “ALZHEIMER’S, ALUMINUM & GARBANZO BEANS” - from Bill Ziese, Solutions Unlimited

 

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April Savings –

The APRIL Special is DR BURGSTEINER'S ESSENTIAL DIGESTION - $1.00 off each bottle

 

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ALZHEIMER’S and ALUMINUM – is there a connection?

 

By now you have all heard about the coming Alzheimer’s epidemic. Isn’t it strange that it’s only within the last 10 or 20 years that Alzheimer’s is becoming a widespread problem? Why didn’t it rear its ugly head 50 or 100 years ago?

 

There has been some evidence in the last 5 or 10 years that there is a link between Aluminum and Alzheimer’s. Of course the medical professionals have discounted it but allow me to present some facts. Let’s go back to ancient Rome . It was flourishing and prospering for many, many years. Then it started to decline. The rulers started acting “crazy”. There is evidence it was because of slow lead poisoning. The rich had their drinking water “piped” into their living quarters. The pipes were made of lead and the rich stored their wine in lead vessels. A slow absorption of lead could account for insanity.

 

Now let’s go to industrialized America . Beginning in the early 1940’s Aluminum entered kitchens everywhere across America. There were aluminum pots, pans, bowls and many other forms of Aluminum wear. Campers, Boy Scouts and soldiers used Aluminum mess kits. My mother and aunts cooked sauce in Aluminum pots and tomato sauces eats up Aluminum quickly. If you don’t believe me, the next time you cook Lasagna, cover it with Aluminum foil (not the “coated” kind) making sure the tomato sauce is in contact with the foil. Leave it overnight in the fridge and by the next day you will see where the tomato sauce ate holes right through the foil or else believe me - a long time connoisseur of home made Lasagna.

 

In addition, Aluminum compounds are used for “purifying” municipal drinking water. It’s used in food as alum, aluminosilicates (anti-caking agent) and dyes (aluminum lakes).

 

I believe the Aluminum of today is not unlike the lead of the Roman Empire and we all know what happened to it. I avoid it like the plague.

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GILDA’S CORNER – Test and Prevent: Heartworm Must-Do's

 The best defense against heartworm disease -- a sneaky, potentially life-threatening condition -- is prevention.

 

All it takes is one bite from a carrier mosquito for your dog to become infected with larvae that eventually develop into organ-damaging heartworms. Protect your pet by first making sure he's free of heartworm disease with a test performed by your vet. Then, ask the vet to prescribe a preventive medication that's well suited to your dog. Most medications are given monthly for the duration of the mosquito season. If you live in an area where mosquitoes are a constant annoyance, heartworm-preventing medication must be given year-round.

- from Dog Age

 

We still offer a FREE St Francis Pet Medal with a purchase of 3 or more bottles of St Francis Green Lipped Mussel formulas. You must click on the free medal button to receive it. One time offer only please.

 

Go to <www.saintfrancisdogs.com >

 

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FLUSH-IT® BULK – back in stock, back in season

 

Because the main use is for pond management, we made it a seasonal item. Many of you want it year ‘round for drains, grease traps, compost, etc, so I will try to make it available all the time.

 

Find it at - http://www.flushitsolutions.com/pricing_bulk.htm  

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Krill Bill has been silenced. The 3 notes from the “Kill Bill” soundtrack have been removed from www.krillbill.com. It frightened some visitors (probably because their volume was too high) and some critics called it unprofessional. I said “lighten up” but because of certain licensing contract agreements, it’s gone – but not forgotten.

 

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GARBANZOS (CHICKPEAS) – a very healthy, nutritious choice

Chickpeas might have been cultivated 11,000 years ago by the Mesopotamians because they believed chickpeas boosted performance under stress and enhanced ovulation. High in soluble and insoluble fiber, chickpeas are also rich in Manganese and Molybdenum – trace minerals needed by several energy-producing enzymes.

 

Australian researchers compared the diets of adults using chickpeas vs. wheat. They found that after six weeks, the chickpeas diet decreased the LDL cholesterol, blood sugar and insulin levels more than the wheat diet. Studies with mice suggest that chickpeas might help suppress the formation of precancerous lesions in the colon.

 

Canned garbanzos should be drained and rinsed to remove excess sodium. When buying dried chickpeas, make sure they are fresh, watch out for stones and pre-soak in water to shorten cooking time and reduce gassy tendencies.

½ cup drained, canned chickpeas contains:

5.9 grams of Protein – 12% of Daily Requirement

5.3 grams of Dietary Fiber – 21% of DR

0.6 milligrams of Vitamin B-6 – 28% of DR

80.4 micrograms of Folate – 20% of DR

0.2 milligrams of Copper – 10% of DR

0.7 milligrams of Manganese – 38% of DR

90 micrograms of Molybdenum – 200% of DR

- adapted from Environmental Nutrition

 

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What can be healthier than onions, garlic, curry, tomato and chickpeas?

 

CURRIED CHICK PEAS with GARLIC (vegetarian)

1 tbsp of Organic Coconut Oil (or Olive Oil)

1 medium Onion, finely chopped

6 cloves of Garlic, chopped or crushed

2 tbsp of Curry

1 cup of diced Tomato

2 15-oz or 16-oz cans of Chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 tbsp of Lemon Juice (or Lime)

Salt to taste

 

Heat the Oil over medium heat in a non-stick pan.

Add Onion and Garlic and sauté until soft.

Lower heat and add the Curry and cook over low heat for about minute, stirring constantly.

Add Tomato and Chickpeas, stir until mixed.

Cover and simmer until Tomatoes are soft – about 5 minutes.

Stir in Lemon Juice and season with Salt to taste.

 

Makes 8 servings as a side dish or served in a pita.

 

- adapted from Environmental Nutrition

 

Gildameister Organic Garlic was sold out in July 2006. Place your orders now for 2007 - we always sell out!

We have updated prices and now the shopping cart can be used to order our garlic. Prices might go up as harvesting (in July) grows near but if you place your order now, you’re locked into the published price.

– Go to <www.flushitsolutions.com/garlic_pricing.htm>

 

Free Recipes at <www.flushitsolutions.com/recipes.htm>

 

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Well that’s all folks. Feedback is appreciated.