MAY 28, 2010 - MORE BERRIES

MAY 28, 2010 FRIDAY

"If your life is ever going to get better, then you must take risks. There is simply no way you can grow without taking chances" David Viscott

David Viscott (May 24, 1938 - October 10, 1996) was an American psychiatrist, author, businessman and media personality. He was a graduate of Dartmouth (1959), Tufts Medical School and taught at University Hospital in Boston. He started a private practice in psychiatry in 1968 and later moved to Los Angeles in 1979, where he was a professor of psychiatry at UCLA. He founded and managed the Viscott Center for Natural Therapy in Beverly Hills, Newport Beach and Pasadena, California. He has many quotes that are notable. Another life lost too fast.

Let's continue with berries. There has recently been a lot of hype about the Acai Berry. Recently a blend of the polyphenols increased antioxidant capacity by three fold, making this berry more benefical. The ORAC value for Acai is estimated at 18,400, leading the way with pomegranates and blackberries following. Studies show it can increase your life span and is now being used to treat some types of cancer. It now is being studied for its anti-cholesterol properties. It has been researched that the acai can lower LDL and total cholesterol.

The pomegranate is another fabulous berry. The question is whether there really was an apple in the Garden of Eden. Did Adam and Eve eat an apple? There is no indication that it was an apple. It possibly was the pomegranate. Even on Greek and Roman statues, what we think is portrayed as an apple is the pomegrante. There are many uses researched for this fruit. It has been used to reduce the potential of metastatic breast cancer. Other cancers promegranate has been used in are the prostate, lung and colon. I have seen it being used to treat colitis. In some countries, pomegranate seeds are a delicacy. We are beginning in the United States to appreciate these delicious seeds.

They are not cheap. Rick and I have found that out. We got a bargain at the green market outside the F train when coming to Roosevelt island. We got 3 packages for $5. Not only did we enjoy them but so did Gracie. Yesterday, Rick went to the market on mainland Manhattan ( The Gourmet Garage on E64th) and paid $4.99 per package.
More berries for the upcoming blogs.

Is my life all about tolerance? "Tolerance is the positive and cordial effort to understand another's beliefs, practices and habits without necessarily sharing or accepting them." Joshua Liebman

I will need all the tolerance I can muster up. Today I will be able to tolerate people, listen to what they are saying and if I do not agree with them, it's okay! I DO NOT have to agree with a person to tolerate or befriend them.

Until tomorroww...or Tuesday...
I know I have quoted this before on previous blogs