Western diet fuels spike in blood pressure

A move from a traditional diet to the sodium-laden Western diet is fuelling a spike in the blood pressure of the Inuit in Canada’s North, Dr. Marie-Ludivine Chateau-Degat told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.

Healthy diet may reduce middle-aged depression

UK researchers have discovered a well-rounded, healthy diet may protect against depression in middle-aged people. Scientists compared the incidence of depression among individuals consuming a diet consisting of a high proportion of fruits, vegetables and fish to that of individuals whose diet contained a high proportion of high-fat dairy food, processed meat, fried food, refined grains and sugar-laden desserts.

Use of low-dose aspirin to protect against cardiovascular disease should be abandoned

The latest issue of the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) reports that the use of low-dose aspirin to protect against heart attacks and strokes in individuals yet to develop obvious cardiovascular disease, should be abandoned.

Curry powder ingredient kills cancer cells

A news report released by Reuters has found that a molecule that is found in curry can kill esophageal cancer cells in a laboratory, suggesting that it might be an anti-cancer treatment in the near future. This common spice has long been suspected as a treatment for various ailments.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Alzheimer’s group gives families source for help

Life does not end with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
That’s one of the things that Jill Wulff learned that she wants to pass on to others. Wulff, Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota-North Dakota rural care consultant, got involved in the association after her mother was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia, a neurodegenerative disorder.

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Big Bird is still huge as ’Sesame Street’ hits 40

After 40 years, Sesame Street remains Big Bird's habitat.

CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Autumn Spice Rubbed Pork

Today’s recipe for a spiced-rubbed pork tenderloin is the first of three that make up a delicious fall meal. (Friday, Apple Chutney; Saturday, Walnut Rice).

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ONLINE EXTRA — SCRUMPTIOUS SQUASH RECIPES: Winter Squash Soup with Gruyere Croutons . . . Creamy Winter Squash Soup . . . Baked Winter Squash Soup, etc.

ONLINE EXTRA: Butternut Squash Velvet

THE EATBEAT: Cuisine adds to Winnipeg’s attraction as a destination

We were having lunch in ’l Bistro in Canad Inn and enjoying it. “You come to Winnipeg,” said my Canadian friend, Marilyn Alexander, “and I will take you to Bistro Dansk.”

• Marilyn Hagerty

Perfect for the season

Winter squash hits the spot when weather turns nasty.

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• SQUASH RECIPES: Stuffed Squash with Mushrooms, Tofu and Pecans . . . Stuffed Acorn Squash
• ONLINE EXTRA — SCRUMPTIOUS SQUASH RECIPES: Winter Squash Soup with Gruyere Croutons . . . Creamy Winter Squash Soup . . . Baked Winter Squash Soup, etc.
• ONLINE EXTRA: Butternut Squash Velvet

CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME:Butternut Squash and Apple Bread

Apple Bread is a quick way that allows you to enjoy the fragrance of autumn spices like allspice and cinnamon.

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SQUASH RECIPES: Stuffed Squash with Mushrooms, Tofu and Pecans . . . Stuffed Acorn Squash

• Stuffed Squash with Mushrooms, Tofu and Pecans
• Stuffed Acorn Squash

SMORGASBORD: Adopt a tree . . . holiday entertaining . . . A snappy spread . . . Bready appetizers

Adopting a star is so passe, and really, what return on investment do you get? Opt for an olive tree in Italy, and you’ll reap the benefits of its fruits.

• Nudo olive oil
• Low Country Spreads

CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Herring with Apples and Bacon on Toast

Not everyone likes herring, but those who do will appreciate the following recipe

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