Blood Recipes
Vera Said:
I need some recipes for high blood pressure?We Answered:
See if you can find a copy of the "Heart Healthy Cookbook" on Amazon, etc.My wife has been using it for 3 years and it's cut our BP substantially. It all tastes good and there are enough recipies to last for months before you start over.
Mario Said:
Any good fake blood recipes for movie making?We Answered:
I'd use red food colouring and cough mix.or corn syrup and red food colouring? maybe add some strawberry jam for those gluggy bits?
Darren Said:
I want to help my Dad lower his high blood pressure. Where can I find recipes that will help him lower his bp?We Answered:
Choose at least five servings of unrefined complex carbohydrates: Five or more servings daily of whole grains (wheat, oats, rye, brown rice, barley, millet), starchy vegetables (like potatoes, yams and winter squashes), chestnuts, beans and peas. A serving is 80 calories or approximately 1/2 cup. Limit refined grains (such as white bread, white rice, white pasta) to no more than one or two servings per day, with none being optimal.This Link I am sending is claiming to have 200 recipes, please read further, hope it helps you out:
http://www.pritikin.com/eperspective/070…
Choose at least four vegetables: Four or more servings of raw or cooked vegetables daily. A serving is about 25 calories or about 1 cup of raw or 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables. Include dark green, yellow, or orange vegetables daily. You may choose "no salt added" vegetable juice in place of one of your vegetable servings per day.
Choose at least three fruits: Three or more servings of whole fruit daily. For most fruits, a serving fits in your hand and is about 60 calories. Fruit juice (1/2 cup) may be used in place of one of your fruit servings per day.
Choose two calcium-rich foods: Two servings daily. Choose from: nonfat milk (1 cup), nonfat yogurt (3/4 cup), or nonfat ricotta (1/2 cup); or fortified, enriched nonfat or low-fat soy milk (1 cup).
Choose no more than one serving of animal protein per day: Fish or shellfish are preferable over lean poultry, and choose lean poultry over lean red meat. A serving is about 3-1/2 oz cooked or the size of the palm of your hand and the thickness of a deck of cards.
Optimally, limit poultry to no more than one serving per week and red meat to no more than one serving per month. If you prefer red meat weekly, substitute delicious free-range, grass-fed bison in place of poultry.
Vegetarian options: Instead of animal protein, choose from: beans, peas, or lentils (2/3 cup); or tofu and other soy products (4 to 6 oz).
Kathleen Said:
What is a good replacement for Corn Syrup in fake blood recipes?We Answered:
Here are a few ideas I found for you*Start with a cornstarch base. Mix 5 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/3 cup of water. Mix it together well, making sure there are no lumps. Next, add 2/3 cup of light cornstarch. Stir in 3 teaspoons of red food coloring and 1 drop of green. Stir until it is consistent. This should not be too thick or too thin. If it is too thin, you need to add a little cornstarch (just add a little at a time). If it is too thick, add a little bit of water. Best of all, this is a non-toxic recipe. If you want dripping blood coming from your mouth, it won’t harm you.
FAKE BLOOD (an idea from a viewer from New Zealand)
a tablespoon of tomato sauce and a couple of drops of red food colouring mixed together makes ideal blood as it is edible but leaves a little stain that doesn't cause to much concern.
I found Another similar to the last 1 gave you that said to mix a small amount of lard , or butter as a base & mix together with sauce Or food color . then use as you want.*
Annie Said:
What are the easiest easiest recipes to control blood pressure?We Answered:
If your Dad doesn't like to cook much, the best thing you can offer him regarding recipes that will promote lower blood pressure is simplicity. In this vein, let's focus on the basics regarding diet and blood pressure.Too much sodium is responsible for a great deal of high blood pressure problems. Most Americans get way too much of it in their diets, and most of it isn't due to sprinkling more table salt on food either. Processed food is loaded with it. Why not do grocery shopping for your father, or get somebody else to do it for you? Read the labels, and reject anything with a lot of sodium.
Avoid foods with LDL cholesterol as well. This is the "bad" cholesterol, and can be a big contributor to blood pressure problems. The Mayo Clinic recommends eating oatmeal and oat bran, nuts, especially walnuts and almonds, and fish high in omega 3 oils -- salmon, mackerel, tuna, lake trout, sardines, herring.
Focus on the simple recipes for your father. How much cooking does a bowl of oat bran with skim milk take? If that's too bland for him, sprinkle a few blueberries on top. Skim milk is an ideal food for high blood pressure too, since it contains calcium and vitamin D, and the two have a synergistic effect.
Potassium helps lower blood pressure too. Foods rich in potassium include bananas, baked potatoes and soybeans. As bad a cook as your Dad may be, peeling a banana a few times a day is something I'm sure he can handle. I hope you see what I'm driving at here -- simple ways he can lower his blood pressure. Don't try to turn him into Julia Child here.
Half an ounce of dark chocolate per day has also been shown to lower blood pressure. The higher percentage of cacao in it, the better. For more tips, please read the resources in the source box.
God bless your Dad, and you for helping him.
Russell Said:
High Blood Pressure - Healthy Recipes Please ?We Answered:
Eat foods high in potassium, since potassium lowers blood pressure naturally. Some foods high in potassium:Potatoes
bananas
oranges
watermelon
cantaloupe
stawberries,
peas
spinach,
dried fruits
tomatoes
mushrooms
Then watch your salt intake. You should elimate it completely. If you drink and smoke, stop...and begin a regular exercise routine.
Some good ideas for dinner:
Lean flank steak, grilled, and topped with grilled portobello shroons, with a baked potato(no butter, but you can top it with salsa or reduced fat sour cream or yogurt), and a spinach salad.
Chicken breast seasoned with Mrs. Dash, some multigrain pasta with peas.
Grilled fish(marinated in citrus juices) and brown rice with steamed broccoli.
Here's a recipe from a website you may want to check out. It's called www.EatingWell.com, and all the nutrition info is listed for every recipe. Here's a heart-healthy recipe that is rich in potassium, and l;ow in fat:
***Grilled Chicken Salad with a Fresh Stawberry Dressing***
Fresh Strawberry Dressing (recipe follows)
8 ounces thin asparagus, stem ends snapped off, cut into 2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
8 ounces sugar snap peas, stemmed (2 cups) (see Tip)
8 ounces snow peas, stemmed (2 cups)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped scallions
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
4 whole strawberries for garnish
1. Put a large pot of water on to boil for cooking vegetables. Make Fresh Strawberry Dressing. Prepare a grill or preheat broiler.
2. Blanch asparagus, sugar snaps and snow peas in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water to refresh, then blot dry with paper towels. Whisk lemon juice, 1 tablespoon canola oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the vegetables and scallions; toss to coat.
3. Rub chicken breasts with 2 teaspoons canola oil and sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning. Lightly oil the grill rack (see Tip). Place the chicken on the grill, close the cover and cook until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center, about 6 minutes per side. (Alternatively, broil chicken 4 to 6 inches from the heat source for about 6 minutes per side.) Let rest for 5 minutes.
4. Cut the chicken crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Divide the vegetable mixture among 4 plates. Arrange the chicken slices over the vegetables. Spoon about 3 tablespoons Fresh Strawberry Dressing over each salad. Sprinkle with almonds and garnish each serving with a strawberry. Serve immediately.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 333 calories; 17 g total fat (2 g sat, 11 g mono); 49 mg cholesterol; 20 g carbohydrate; 26 g protein; 7 g fiber; 364 mg sodium; 652 mg potassium.
***Strawberry Dressing***
1 cup strawberries (6 large berries), rinsed, hulled and sliced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons almond oil or canola oil
Place strawberries, vinegar, pepper, sugar and salt in a blender or food processor; process until pureed, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides. Add oil and process until smooth.