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Breakfast: Smoked Salmon Benedict with Olive Oil & Avocados Recipe

The AHA! Team — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:41:28 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – Delicious Beyond Keto Recipe for a Strong Immune System This time of year, we all start thinking about our immune systems. How can we stay healthy for the next 6-7 months? How can we avoid sickness and boost immunity? There are a lot of ways to support your immune system, and some of them are as easy as the foods we choose each day. Our recipe today, delivers delectable flavors for a strong immune system. Eat it for breakfast, or any time of day. It’s low carb, high nutrient, and delicious. Here’s how to make this Beyond Keto recipe and why it’s time to be picky about what foods we put in our bodies. Choose healthy foods for a strong immune system! Delicious Strong Immune System Breakfast: Smoked Salmon Benedict with Olive Oil & Avocados Ingredients 2 large eggs (local, free-range, organic if possible) 1 slice Keto bread or English muffin, cut in half (optional) 1 tablespoon cream cheese (optional) 2 ounces smoked salmon (salmon lox) 2 teaspoons capers Thinly sliced red onion Fresh ground black pepper Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/4 med avocado, sliced thin (optional) Lemon Hollandaise Sauce 2 large egg yolks (local, free-range, organic if possible) 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice A pinch of salt Instructions Start with the Hollandaise sauce: Place egg yolks and water in a small skillet. Increase heat to medium-high Hold the pan 2 inches above the heat surface and whisk the eggs until they are foamy and warm. Add the butter while still holding pan, and whisk until the mixture becomes thick. Add lemon juice and salt. Whisk to mix well. Set aside on the counter. Toast bread. Spread cream cheese on bread. Place a medium pot, filled with water on the stove over high heat. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer. Crack one egg and add at a time. Allow eggs to cook for 4 minutes. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and place on bread. Pour hollandaise sauce over eggs, top with onions, capers, black pepper, and avocado. Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish. Nutrition Info (serves 1): 530 calories, 50 grams fat, 4 grams net carbs (7 grams total, 3 grams fiber), 28 grams protein Immune Boosting Breakfast Superfoods 1. Eggs Eggs provide one of the best, most bioavailable, proteins known to man. When you’re interested in boosting your immune system, it’s important to eat adequate protein. This only requires a small amount at each meal. Egg proteins also support fat metabolism, carbohydrate metabolism, the immune system, hormones, cellular growth and repair, and more (1). 2. Salmon In addition to providing great protein, salmon offers one of the most potent compounds to fight inflammation and support the immune system. The omega-3 fats in salmon are true superfood compounds. They increase the production of anti-inflammatory hormones. This in turn, relieves the immune system by reducing its reaction to inflammation. Omega-3 fats are known to support eye, brain, cardiovascular, and cellular health (2). 3. Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil boasts a great immune-boosting compound: oleocanthal. Studies show that oleocanthal specifically contains disease-fighting antioxidants, anti-cancer compounds, anti-inflammatories, and compounds that support heart health. It is potent and reduces inflammation in similar strength to some medications, like ibuprofen (3). Additionally, it provides both antibacterial and anti-viral action (4). 4. Avocados Avocados are another anti-inflammatory food that supports your immune system. It has fats called phytosterols. Phytosterols fight inflammation associated with arthritis while avocados’ polyhydroxylated fatty alcohols (PFAs) reduce inflammation in other ways. Additionally, oleic acid supports digestive tract and brain health to directly boost the immune system (5). 5. Red Onions Red onions are a wonderful food to support your immune system. They contain antioxidants that fight cell-damaging free radicals, are antibacterial and contain anti-cancer compounds. 6. Lemon Juice Lemon juice is a good source of vitamin C, and vitamin C is a strong immune-supporting antioxidant. In addition, lemon juice contains antibacterial compounds that fight bacteria in the entire digestive tract, from mouth to intestines (6). 7. Black Pepper Black peppercorns are a humble, inexpensive, amazing superfood. They support your immune system with potent antioxidants like piperine and anti-inflammatory compounds. Black peppercorns have healthy effects and fight cellular overgrowth (7). Want More Beyond Keto Strong Immune System Tips? This is just one part of a strong immune system plan. Here are some more tips to check out: The Best Supplements to Support a Strong Immune System 15 Strong Immune System Foods How a Healthy Weight Supports a Strong Immune System 12 Easy Daily Habits for a Strong Immune System Bottom Line It’s a great time to do everything you can to have a strong immune system. Throughout your day, eat foods that support your immune system with great superfood ingredients. Try our delicious Beyond Keto breakfast (any time of day)! It will satisfy your taste buds and body with nourishing ingredients. To read the original article click here.

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Amazing Science-Backed Benefits of Oleocanthal

AHA Publisher — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 07:00:55 +0000

Dr. Don Colbert – We all know that extra virgin olive oil is good for us. But what if most benefits of the Mediterranean Diet and olive oil are from a specific component of the oil? What if most of the olive oils sold in the United States don’t contain it? Does your olive oil measure up? Introducing the benefits of oleocanthal. Here’s what it is, what it does in the human body, and how to get yours today. What Is Oleocanthal? Oleocanthal (OC) is one of many phenols found in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), and it is also known as deacetoxy-ligstroside aglycon. It was first identified as a minor phenolic compound in olives in 1993 (1). The amount of oleocanthal in EVOO varies due to the varieties of olives and different regions in which they are grown. Unfortunately, many commercial EVOO contains negligible or no-detectable OC(2). While all EVOO’s phenols are beneficial, it’s OC that produces amazing results. In fact, the benefits of oleocanthal range from supporting brain health to reducing inflammation to inhibiting the overgrowth of harmful cells. Science-Backed Benefits of Oleocanthal Most of the health benefits of OC are due to its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions. Oleocathal’s anti-inflammatory properties were first described in 2005 (3). At that time, scientists believed OC’s anti-inflammatory strength was similar to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like ibuprofen (4). In fact, OC provides anti-inflammatory benefits by inhibiting inflammatory enzymes called cyclooxygenase enzymes COX-1 and COX-2 in lab studies. These enzymes are part of the reaction that converts arachidonic acid into inflammatory prostaglandins and thromboxane (5,6). OC’s anti-inflammatory effects are dose-dependent. Amazingly, oleocanthal is as strong, or even stronger, than ibuprofen (5,7,8). A 2005 lab study reported that oleocanthal inhibited 41–57% of COX activity while the same amount of ibuprofen inhibited only 13–18% COX activity (5). And, oleocanthal does even more. Oleocanthal and Brain Health Recent animal studies indicate that OC supports brain health while we age and slows degeneration. How? OC disrupts β-amyloid oligomerization (synthesis) and protects against neurodegeneration (9). What’s more, OC inhibits proteins’ fibrillization, which can occur in degeneration (10, 11). In addition, OC promotes amyloid clearance by inducing gene expression of transport proteins. This is hugely beneficial in supporting brain health (12, 13). Oleocanthal and Healthy Cells The Mediterranean diet and olive oil consumption are specifically linked to better overall health and reduction in cell overgrowth (14, 15). Analyses have found that supplementing high-oleocanthal olive oil results in lower cell-overgrowth prevalence (16) and less-invasive cells (17). In fact, researchers have not found that OC specifically fights harmful cells’ lysosomes, causing cellular toxicity and death both in lab and animal studies as needed (18). Oleocanthal and Heart Health It’s widely accepted that olive oil is great for your heart. Studies results show the benefits of OC include healthy hearts. One study found that consuming oleocanthal for one week increased antiplatelet effects and aggregation in healthy men. This supports heart health and healthy blood flow (19). Another study tested 3 different varying concentrations of OC consumption on healthy men. Each consumed oleocanthal at random for one week. Researchers assessed the effect on platelet function 2 hours after ingestion. Concentrated OC significantly inhibited platelet aggregation, while those consuming olive oil with no oleocanthal did not show the same benefit. Interestingly, the latter oil still had the same total amount of phenols, mainly in the form of free tyrosol (20). Oleocanthal and Joint Health As described above, oleocanthal is a potent COX enzyme inhibitor. This is great news for those with stiff or inflamed joints. Not only does OC disrupt the production of inflammatory prostaglandins, but it also suppresses lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide (NO) production. These actions inhibit nitric oxide synthase gene expression (21). Nitric oxide is a key facet of joint inflammation. OC is a potent natural compound that can support healthy joints (13). How to Get Enough Oleocanthal It can be difficult to consume oleocanthal and receive the benefits of oleocanthal from modern olive oil. In fact, most commercial varieties don’t contain any detectable amounts. Luckily, you can now get a cost-effective, convenient form of concentrated oleocanthal. Introducing Dr. Colbert’s Oleocanthal Our supplement line has expanded to include this amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound. Introducing Dr. Colbert’s Oleocanthal (Powerful Antioxidant Concentrated from High-Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil)! This powerful supplement contains 2250 milligrams of oleocanthal per serving in an easy-to-take form. It’s been formulated specifically to support brain, heart, and whole-body health. Get yours today! Bottom Line Looking to support your brain health? Heart health? Joint-health? Whole-body health? Oleocanthal is an amazing compound ready to do it all. If you don’t have a trusted source of proven high-oleocanthal extra-virgin olive oil, get Dr. Colbert’s Oleocanthal (Powerful Antioxidant Concentrated from High-Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil) today! To read the original article click here. For more articles from Dr. Colbert click here.

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