Sulforapane is found in broccoli and brussel sprout A substance found in broccoli may limit the damage which leads to serious lung disease, research suggests. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is often caused by smoking and kills about 30,000 UK residents a year. US scientists found that sulforapane increases the activity of the NRF2 gene in human lung cells which protects cells from damage caused by toxins. The same broccoli compound was recently found to be protective against damage to blood vessels caused by diabetes. Brassica vegetables such as broccoli have also been linked to a lower risk of heart attacks and strokes. From the BBC. Go here to read more

While nobody is running around extolling the virtues of cola as a replacement for water for daily hydration, researchers at Kings College London want to make sure you don't think every non-water drink is a poor substitute for water. After reviewing numerous studies on the benefits of drinking tea, they've concluded that tea is a superior drink. Dr Ruxton said: "Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water. Water is essentially replacing fluid. Tea replaces fluids and contains antioxidants so it's got two things going for it." Many people have lumped tea in with other caffeine containing drinks such as coffee and colas, as a dehydrating drink. Not a concern, the research team says: "Studies on caffeine have found very high doses dehydrate and everyone assumes that caffeine-containing beverages dehydrate. But even if you had a really, really strong cup of tea or coffee, which is quite hard to make, you would still have a net gain of fluid...

I haven't uploaded pictures in a while, so I figured I should go ahead and do that. Here are some shots that I've been holding and waiting for the right moment to upload. I'm on day four of the master cleanse(yes, I'm doing it again) so I have been romanticizing about food for the last couple of days. First up, this is a Korean Tuna Sushi place that I went to. The food was pretty and pretty good. Carol insists that Hubble is a cat and a girl, so here is my dog in a sailor dress. I think he's posing Delicious Chocolate from Passion in Hangangjin. Mignon has some tasty salads. Here's a chicken one that I got. Mignon is behind Hamilton Hotel in Itaewon, up the hill from 3 Alley. Zaza's Tea Party. Speaking of which she is having another one on Sunday at the Orange Tree. Anyone want to go? I'm cooking. I'm making Curried Egg Salad Sandwiches, a 7? layered bean dip, and some sort of wrap (I haven't decided) Potato roasted in Soy Sauce...yum. Chef Meili...

I am a failure. But to be honest, it did a world of good. First of all, I lost about 2 kilos (approximately 6 pounds) on my fast. Also, it made me reduce my cravings at night. I haven't had a late night snack in ages. I think overall, it simply got me over my food addiction and just gave me more control. Oh, I also learned to listen to my body. After the first day, I was a bit sick because I didn't ease my stomach back into eating. I don't think a lemon poppyseed muffin with lemon sugar glaze (thanks Carol) is the best transition. Also, beef (bulgogi) is not kind to an empty stomach. In the days after my fast, I would purposely and unconsciously stay away from foods that I knew would have a negative impact on my body. Since the end of my fast I have rarely consumed caffeine and my cigarette cravings have been lessened. My goal this week is to give up smoking altogether. I mean I'm not addicted, but I do have 2 cigarettes a day. And I will do the master cleanse again. I ...

I am officially on Day 4 of the Master Cleanse and I'm doing all right. I'm not tired and I'm not hungry. Well...I'm craving food, but not hungry for food. Strangely, I'm craving bread. I don't know why, because most of the times I stay away from it. I had a major craving for creamy pumpkin soup today. Meat: not so much. I think it's the whole mad cow scare. I'd really like a nice piece of watermelon and cheese. YES! Give me lots of cheese. I want Gouda, cheddar, and feta. I want bleu cheese crumbled over crisp iceberg lettuce drizzled with a reduced balsamic dressing. Hmmm...I'm starting to make myself hungry. I better make myself a Master Cleanse Lemonade. Alright, back to work. Oh, that's the other thing. I thought I would have no energy and wouldn't be able to work at all, but that hasn't been a problem at all. I seem to be able to focus better than normal and I can concentrate more on tasks. It's really funny now that I think abo...

Here is a great post I found about Vegetarian Restaurants in Seoul I have been to New Start and I really like it. It's a vegetarian buffet style, so you get to eat as much as you like and the food is very healthy. I have also been to Sanchon and it is, by far, one of the best vegetarian restaurants I have been to. They have the best panchon and the atmosphere is very zen. Maybe in 7 days, I head over there.^^ Happy Eating! Dan

Many of you might not know this, but I was a vegetarian for 2 years. This was mainly during college and I had to quit because I was cooking in restaurants where I had to taste the food. Anyway, these days, I'm seriously considering going back to it especially with all the food born illnesses these days. A word of warning during the summer months in Seoul. Never, ever eat the street food. Many people have warned me about it in the past and I chose to ignore them and, consequently, I got violently sick last summer. Hmmm...I think it might have to do with the lack of refrigeration. Anyway, I am on day two of my fast. I have official been without solid food for 24 hours. I know that my next post is going to announce that I'm going on the diet, but the truth is I started it the day previous. I didn't know if I could last the day, so my plan was to delete my announcement post to save face. So I am starting Day 2. My goal was only 3 days but it is recommended that I should fast fo...