SUMMARY: Here is a heads up on an upcoming Costco EVOO and Berries Organic Feb Sale! And of course.. there’s other things listed but those caught my eye as they are staples in my kitchen and should be in yours too. The EVOO isn’t adulterated and the berries…. learn here why you want to eat some daily for your heart, brain, and anti-cancer!
Specifics: My local Costco has a “Save on Organic at your local Costco” deal going on Feb 1-21, 2016. Check if yours does… The kitchen staples I’ll be stocking up on are:
Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. One word: Unadulterated with other oils that are associated with diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Ok… lied; that was a dozen words. Sale is $1.50 off, limit 2.
Sunrise Growers Organic Antioxidant Berry Blend (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries — See product information here.Sale is $2.20 off, no limit.
Costco EVOO and Berries
Kirkland Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This Kirkland Organic EVOO isn’t adulterated by rancid industrial seed oils. See UC Davis pdf. That is a big deal. Those oils that adulterate tons of other olive oils are usually those that are associated with diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Use unadulterated EVOO to make salad dressings so you can absorb the micronutrients in those salads. NOTE: Lowfat salad dressings won’t absorb those micronutrients. See the posts here, MEET THE FATS & BEST SALAD DRESSING OIL, PART1 and here, SOYBEAN OIL, CORN OIL, DIABETES, AND METABOLIC SYNDROMEfor specifics and great dressing recipes.
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Why eat berries? For your heart, brain and anti-cancer:
Berries on the heart: “Berries can help reduce blood pressure and raise good HDL cholesterol, according to a study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Try eating 1/4 cup serving three or four times a week, suggests Stram M.D., director and founder of the Center for Integrative Health and Healing in Delmar, New York.” See “Eight Steps to a Healthy Heart“ posted on Mimi Guarneri, MD, FACC, Founder of Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine and cardiologist.
And… NO ONE is eating enough:
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Berries on the brain: They stop and reverse the aging brain (at least in rats)!
Berries exhibit potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities that protect your body against inflammation and free radicals, molecules that can damage cells and organs. Berries help prevent those effects by turning off the inflammation signals triggered by cytokines and COX-2s, making them an ideal part of your dietaccording to James Joseph, PhD, director of the Neuroscience Lab at the United States Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, Boston. His work has shown that anthocyanins contained in blueberries (cyanidin, delphinidin, malvidin and peonidin) cross the blood–brain barrier in glycosylated form and localise in the brain, and the total number of anthocyanin compounds in the cortex and hippocampus correlates with MWM performance (36).
In the rat study, The beneficial effects of berries on cognition, motor behaviour and neuronalfunction in ageing,diets supplemented with strawberries or blueberries exhibited enhanced motor performance and improved cognition, specifically working memory. Additionally, researchers foundincreasing hippocampal neurogenesis and expression of insulin-like growth factor.The authors note that improvements in working memory performance could not solely be explained by these increases; the diverse polyphenolics in these berry fruits may have additional mechanisms of action in addition to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, including the activation of a variety of signalling pathways that result in neuroprotection, neuro-genesis and, ultimately, spared cognitive and motor behaviour.They recommended that further study assess which specific polyphenolic compounds and/or metabolites enter the serum, and from there into which areas of the brain in animals, to ascertain the extent to which regional localisation and bioavailability of the polyphenols contribute to their mechanism(s) of action.
So even if you dislike shopping at Costco, see “7 reasons some shoppers hate Costco“, consider being kind to your wallet and take advantage of their upcoming organic sale for some decent nutrient dense, low toxin, anti-inflammatory whole foods! Note: I get zip for relaying this sale info to you… I’m only providing you a heads up if you should need to stock up.
Best in health through awareness,
Last updated: March 24, 2019 at 9:59 am to fix broken UC Davis unadulterated olive oil link. Prior update was for SEO optimization.
Smoke point for oils:
Sunflower oil, unrefined: 225 F
Red Palm Oil: 302 F
Walnut oil, Unrefined: 320 F
Coconut oil unrefined: 350 F
Extra-virgin olive oil: 375 F
Macadamia oil: 413 F
Almond oil: 420 F
Hazelnut oil: 430 F
Avocado oil: 520 F
For all oils, always tightly close the lid after using; oxygen can make oil go rancid quickly.
EVOO: Always choose extra-virgin olive oil which is derived from the first pressing of the olives. EVOO lowered inflammation while oil from later pressings did not. Want unfiltered which will appear to be cloudy because it contains naturally occurring elements like antioxidants and buffer acids which protect against oxidative damage. Also look for cold-pressed olive oil, which means manufacturers use very little heat when processing olives to get the oil. Cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil provides the strongest possible nutrient value because of low-heat processing, coupled with the oil’s first pressing high phytonutrient content.Should be in dark glass. Store olive oil in a dark, cool place. Use it within 1 to 2 months of opening.
Coconut oil: organic, virgin, cold-pressed and unrefined. And avoid products that are deodorized or bleached.
Palm oil: likes b/c of nutritional value. The color of the oil is important. True, virgin, unrefined red palm oil is naturally reddish in color and comes loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. Refined palm oil, on the other hand, is highly processed and loses its red color, as well as its taste and health benefits. Only buy products with sustainable palm oil. Look for the Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) label.
Avoid “palm kernel oil,” refined palm oil or crude oil – all of which is extremely processed. Palm oil can be listed under many names, including palmitate, glyceryl stearate, and palm kernel oil.
Lots of great tips on Dr. Mark Hyman’s post, Is Your Olive Oil Really Olive Oil? http://drhyman.com/blog/2016/03/17/is-your-olive-oil-really-olive-oil/
Smoke point for oils:
Sunflower oil, unrefined: 225 F
Red Palm Oil: 302 F
Walnut oil, Unrefined: 320 F
Coconut oil unrefined: 350 F
Extra-virgin olive oil: 375 F
Macadamia oil: 413 F
Almond oil: 420 F
Hazelnut oil: 430 F
Avocado oil: 520 F
For all oils, always tightly close the lid after using; oxygen can make oil go rancid quickly.
EVOO: Always choose extra-virgin olive oil which is derived from the first pressing of the olives. EVOO lowered inflammation while oil from later pressings did not. Want unfiltered which will appear to be cloudy because it contains naturally occurring elements like antioxidants and buffer acids which protect against oxidative damage. Also look for cold-pressed olive oil, which means manufacturers use very little heat when processing olives to get the oil. Cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil provides the strongest possible nutrient value because of low-heat processing, coupled with the oil’s first pressing high phytonutrient content.Should be in dark glass. Store olive oil in a dark, cool place. Use it within 1 to 2 months of opening.
Coconut oil: organic, virgin, cold-pressed and unrefined. And avoid products that are deodorized or bleached.
Palm oil: likes b/c of nutritional value. The color of the oil is important. True, virgin, unrefined red palm oil is naturally reddish in color and comes loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. Refined palm oil, on the other hand, is highly processed and loses its red color, as well as its taste and health benefits. Only buy products with sustainable palm oil. Look for the Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) label.
Avoid “palm kernel oil,” refined palm oil or crude oil – all of which is extremely processed. Palm oil can be listed under many names, including palmitate, glyceryl stearate, and palm kernel oil.