Booze is no party, even moderate drinking is suspect; says Dr. Fuhrman head of a science and research lab. He insists moderate drinking—commonly defined as one drink, which is a maximum of one drink per day for women and two drinks for men— may cause health problems, such extra body fat, cancer and atrial fibrillation.
Consuming more than this is associated with increased fat around the waist, as well as other areas and other significant health problems, some mistakenly associated with PMS symptoms, even if the woman is still ovulating. Even a moderate amount of alcohol may also increase the risk of breast cancer in susceptible women and prostate cancer in men. Another problem with alcohol, especially more than one drink a day, is it can create mild withdrawal sensations the next day.
These sensations are commonly mistaken for PMS symptoms, hot flash, dizziness, anxiety or hunger, which leads people to eat more than is necessary; or drink more. Because of this, moderate drinkers are usually overweight and suffer more from PMS symptoms, even when the woman is still ovulating. Furthermore, recent studies have also shown that even moderate alcohol consumption is linked to a significantly increased incidence of atrial fibrillation, a condition that can lead to stroke and certainly numbness or tingling of the skin. Now there is good news for those who simply must have their daily drink: Science suggests that nutrients in properly cleansed raw asparagus from your blender, may protect the liver against alcohol toxins associated with hangovers as well as some of the others.
ASPARAGUS; WHY YOU NEED IT:
* Like almost all vegetables, asparagus is low in calories and high in fiber. Just 12 properly cleaned raw stalks in a blender, supply your entire recommended daily dose of vitamin K, a nutrient that's essential for maintaining healthy bones as well as proper blood clotting and circulation.
* Asparagus is also one of the few stellar natural sources of glutathione, an antioxidant that defends your cells' DNA against damage, detoxifies pollutants, crushes carcinogens, and helps to extinguish inflammation.
* The folate in asparagus bolsters the production of red blood cells, the workforce that carries oxygen to working muscles; for those who work out, a net gain in toned muscle. Folate also helps head off heart disease, as well as providing raw materials for the production of DNA.
* Asparagine, an amino acid in asparagus, prevents fluid retention, ensuring you look as buff as possible while also helping to lower your risk of high blood pressure.
* Those long green spears are packed with copper, a mineral critical for making connective tissue such as collagen and elastin for the skin to reverse age wrinkling. This precious metal also helps to keep your skin and muscles taut, and bones strong. This is the principal behind our Rejuvenis Copper Serum skincare product.
Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally well-balanced vegetables, supplying significant nutrients and fiber for a healthy diet.
Why eating asparagus causes one's urine to have a strong, unique odor:
Sulfur-containing amino acids in asparagus break down during digestion, creating an odor when urine is excreted. "It's the same sulfur group that makes skunks smell. However, not everyone has the urine odor or perhaps not everyone can smell it. Scientists think that asparagus is digested the same by everyone, but that only half can smell the odor. The unusual urine smell is nothing to worry about because the syndrome does not have any pathological significance.
Asparagus is low in calories and carbohydrates, and compared to other vegetables, it is relatively rich in protein. One cup of asparagus supplies only 24 calories, almost half of which are derived from protein. Asparagus is an excellent source of potassium, vitamin K, folic acid (263 micrograms per cup), vitamins C and A, riboflavin, thiamine, and vitamin B6. It has an excellent ratio of potassium (288 milligrams per cup) to sodium (19.8 milligrams per up). Asparagus is also a very good source of dietary fiber, niacin, phosphorus, protein, and iron.
Historically, asparagus has been used as a diuretic and in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. The amino acid asparagine may be responsible for the diuretic effect of asparagus. When this amino acid is excreted in the urine that gives off that strong, characteristic odor I just spoke of.
