Another banger, Jen! TYVM for all you do on our behalf.
RE: bitter, I juiced some mandarins and left the peel on a couple. It was too bitter, so less peel next time.
>>Hops, (xanthohumol), which is happy news for beer lovers, that’s the herb used to make beer
Yes, sort of. I have friends who are pro brewers, so I know lots about it. Hop flowers are a flavoring ingredient used in many beer styles nowadays, but the original use was as a preservative / shelf-life extender. A long ocean voyage was necessary to supply goods from England to overseas colonies like India. The popular ales of the day were dark and heavy, well-suited to surviving the supply chain, but colonists and soldiers in tropical climates wanted a lighter, more refreshing style. The lighter ales didn’t survive the trip well, so brewers experimented with various preservatives, and settled on hops as the most cost-effective option. Bitter beer became very popular, and the style got called India Pale Ale (IPA). The bitterness also helped to prevent scurvy.
For some time I have had a sneaking suspicion that IPAs became and remain popular because folks instinctively know that bitter is good for us - within reason. Most of them are WAAAAY too bitter for my palate.
Miles A, Bennett K, Allen J. Esophageal Transit Times Vary with Underlying Comorbid Disease. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Nov;161(5):829-834. doi: 10.1177/0194599819874342. Epub 2019 Sep 3. PMID: 31476971. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31476971/
Regarding bitter foods and their health benefits, have you ever researched the traditional diet and life expectancy of the Hunza people of what is now called 'northern Pakistan' ?
Thanks Gavin. Anthocyanins are awesome, my fave is delphinidin, though that is an anthocyanidin (I think).
The thorny Barberry is invasive in the US now and I was pleased to see that it is a medicinal edible fruit. Very tangy. I made pomegranate pudding with barberries and that tanginess balanced each other and promoted not over eating the pudding. https://www.oilsandplants.com/barberry.htm I will have to look into the Hunza people's diet. Berberine rich bar berries are popular in some places. Iran is known for barberries looking at the varied search results.
I am behind on drafts here. I was looking for a podcast episode with pinene food sources and found a different one - new post on my peace site has a section on perseverance, self control and our dACC area of the brain: https://www.peace-is-happy.org/post/praise-the-fools-ravi-shankar
I don't think you need to worry about taking supplements separately but you certainly could.
Regarding oregano oil. Is a potent antimicrobial as an essential oil and overuse edible is cautioned against long-term use due to gut microbiome. Pomegranate peel helps the gut microbiome so it might be considered a synergistic aid with oregano oil use. Otherwise protective blend essential oil mixes might also contain clove, thyme, lemon, rosemary, cinnamon, eucalyptus - but not all eucalyptus oils are considered edible.
Great article and I’m going to have to read it again!
Another banger, Jen! TYVM for all you do on our behalf.
RE: bitter, I juiced some mandarins and left the peel on a couple. It was too bitter, so less peel next time.
>>Hops, (xanthohumol), which is happy news for beer lovers, that’s the herb used to make beer
Yes, sort of. I have friends who are pro brewers, so I know lots about it. Hop flowers are a flavoring ingredient used in many beer styles nowadays, but the original use was as a preservative / shelf-life extender. A long ocean voyage was necessary to supply goods from England to overseas colonies like India. The popular ales of the day were dark and heavy, well-suited to surviving the supply chain, but colonists and soldiers in tropical climates wanted a lighter, more refreshing style. The lighter ales didn’t survive the trip well, so brewers experimented with various preservatives, and settled on hops as the most cost-effective option. Bitter beer became very popular, and the style got called India Pale Ale (IPA). The bitterness also helped to prevent scurvy.
For some time I have had a sneaking suspicion that IPAs became and remain popular because folks instinctively know that bitter is good for us - within reason. Most of them are WAAAAY too bitter for my palate.
Very interesting history. I didn't know about the preservative use initially.
You may find this of interest: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31476971/
Yes, that is interesting, understandable too.
Miles A, Bennett K, Allen J. Esophageal Transit Times Vary with Underlying Comorbid Disease. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2019 Nov;161(5):829-834. doi: 10.1177/0194599819874342. Epub 2019 Sep 3. PMID: 31476971. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31476971/
Great post, thanks for putting all this together.
Incase you missed it, here is a post I created that focuses on the benefits of anti-oxidant rich foods in the red, blue and purple range:
https://gavinmounsey.substack.com/p/the-auspiciousness-of-anthocyanin
Regarding bitter foods and their health benefits, have you ever researched the traditional diet and life expectancy of the Hunza people of what is now called 'northern Pakistan' ?
Thanks Gavin. Anthocyanins are awesome, my fave is delphinidin, though that is an anthocyanidin (I think).
The thorny Barberry is invasive in the US now and I was pleased to see that it is a medicinal edible fruit. Very tangy. I made pomegranate pudding with barberries and that tanginess balanced each other and promoted not over eating the pudding. https://www.oilsandplants.com/barberry.htm I will have to look into the Hunza people's diet. Berberine rich bar berries are popular in some places. Iran is known for barberries looking at the varied search results.
Fascinating information you have compiled for us. There is so much to learn about wonderful Nature! Thank you.
You are very welcome!
JD - Another excellent missive. Thanks for the hat tip, your welcome.
Thanks and Good morning NN.
I am behind on drafts here. I was looking for a podcast episode with pinene food sources and found a different one - new post on my peace site has a section on perseverance, self control and our dACC area of the brain: https://www.peace-is-happy.org/post/praise-the-fools-ravi-shankar
JD - Hoppy Easter and https://youtu.be/UIG4deRTN8o?
Hoppy Easter to you too NN. :-)
very interesting
thanks
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It is fascinating 😁
Thanks!! Always 🌻🌞
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Great!
Iodine and Vitamin c should not be taken together?
Oregano oil is synergistic with?.....
Oregano oil should not be taken with?.....
Thank you.
Take iodine by itself 1-3 drops in small amount of water swish in mouth a few times then swallow. 30 mins before food. I use nascent iodine.
Don’t take oregano oil with zinc copper iron and/or calcium, can take a few hours before or after.
Enzymes and probiotics are synergistic, helps to absorb phytochemical properties.
I’m not an expert…
No idea how old my book is “Your Guide to Oil Of Oregano” by Tracy Gibbs but it’s been a helpful reference ☺️
Thanks.
I knew I was taking Oregano oil separately from the multi vitamin for some reason.
I usually take it with Black Seed oil.
I use Ancient Nutrition Probiotics.
They have fermented Ginger, fermented Fenugreek seeds, fermented Licqurish Root, Corticepts mushrooms and Apple Cider vinegar.
I've been looking for a way to see which dietary supplements are synergistic together.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Vitamin C is used in a chemistry experiment or test with iodine and starch to see the color change as the iodine is oxidized. I would think the iodine is still iodine though, just no longer an antioxidant form. https://uwaterloo.ca/chem13-news-magazine/september-2015/activities/sharing-chemistry-community-c-difference#:~:text=If%20vitamin%20C%20is%20present,ions%20(colorless%20in%20solution).
I don't think you need to worry about taking supplements separately but you certainly could.
Regarding oregano oil. Is a potent antimicrobial as an essential oil and overuse edible is cautioned against long-term use due to gut microbiome. Pomegranate peel helps the gut microbiome so it might be considered a synergistic aid with oregano oil use. Otherwise protective blend essential oil mixes might also contain clove, thyme, lemon, rosemary, cinnamon, eucalyptus - but not all eucalyptus oils are considered edible.