Pomegranate

The following article comes from Tom Rossi unit 243

 Pomegranate

Pomegranates are packed with hundreds of edible ruby-red seeds called  arils that have a sweet, tart flavor.  They’re also full of nutrients that benefit the heart, especially antioxidants that help quell inflammation. In fact, pomegranate juice contains three times the antioxidant activity of red wine or green tea. Studies suggest the juice may help lower levels of harmful LDL cholesterol and reduce blood pressure.  But as is true for all fruits. you’re better off consuming the fruit itself (so you eat the fiber-rich seeds) rather than drinking  juice. A half-cup of pomegranate arils contains just 72 calories.

Pomegranates are in season from October to January. Here’s an easy way to get the seeds out: Cut the pomegranate in half and score the outside of each half four times, barely cutting through the rind. Hold the cut side of one half loosely in your hand, facing down, over a large, wide bowl. Whack the rind with a large spoon and the seeds should fall out through your fingers into the bowl. The seeds add a pretty pop of color to all types of salads (grain, green, or fruit), or you can  sprinkle them on cereal or yogurt.

 

Possible way to reduce risk from Coronavirus

ZINC and GLYCYRRHIZIN (from licorice root) may reduce the risk for coronavirus. In studies ,zinc killed the virus on contact.Sucking a zinc lozenge when in crowds may offer some protection.Drinking licorice tea each morning and taking vitamins A,C,D E,,ZINC, and elderberry makes your body less hospitable to viruses–another line of defense.

Tom Rossi RPH (consulting Pharmacist)

Ways to support and protect your liver

Coffee  2 cups reg or decaf daily or Green tea.

Avoid High fructose sugar(HFCS).

Eat oatmeal for breakfast. Lose weight.

Add strength-training,3 strength training sessions a week

Limit your Tylenol( acetaminophen) in take,maximum of 3500-4000 mg per day.

Take COQ10  100-300MG Per day and 600 mg of NAC  2 times a day.

Have your liver enzyme levels checked.

 Tom Rossi  RPH (consulting pharmacist)

Is a Humidifier a Good Thing?

Flu season is ramping up,one reason for the seasonal surge is low humidity of indoor air.Low humidity also makes us more susceptible to infections,according toYale reseqrchers.when hunidty falls below 24 percent.

Tom Rossi RPH (consulting pharmacist)

***Editors note- If you have a forced air heating unit; you can ask your heating contractor about installing a whole house humidifier to your heating unit.

How to Reduce Heartburn

To reduce your risk for heartburn,you many want to drink less during meals. Water — or any other liquids–can dilute the stomach acid and enzymes that are needed to aid food digestion.

  Tom Rossi rph (consulting Pharmacist}