Two Onions Walk Into a Bar....
By Amber
@AmbiePam (85240)
United States
May 10, 2017 6:47pm CST
I'm thrilled when I find a way to put vegetables into my diet. Like, a lot of vegetables. Most of you who know me are familiar with my mom's death, two years ago last week. After being diagnosed with dementia at 46 she died at 55. Well, part of what causes dementia, and some just can't be avoided because they are hereditary, is inflammation. So I try to pack as many anti-inflammatory foods into my diet as possible. I finally found a way to use turmeric without disliking the taste. I made a dish that had celery, onions, garlic, red bell peppers, and spinach together. That's a load of healthy stuff.
Just as an aside, you may not have dental insurance. I do not have it. But it's time for a cleaning and I'm going to find a way to go. A lot of people with dementia (once again, the type varies) have had their brains studied after their deaths, and bacteria and the inflammation in their brain can be traced to the mouth's bacteria. Getting a cleaning can help prevent that kind of effect on your brain. Like I said, I KNOW it's hard to find the money. I've borrowed from my dad (I realize not everyone can), but I go. It will also save you money in the long run because it stops problems before they get out of hand and get REALLY expensive.
And of course I feel triumphant for using all the vegetables before they expire. I HATE when that happens. I feel like I just threw money down the drain.
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@Letranknight2015 (51490)
• Philippines
11 May 17
I don't even visit my dentist anymore. We don't have have spinach, the closest thing I could buy is either mustard greens or lettuce. There's also bell peppers here but expensive.
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@GardenGerty (157462)
• United States
12 May 17
What ever grows locally is usually cheaper. FYI @AmbiePam my doctor recently told me that to help preven muscle spasms it is more effective to drink a glass of V8 type tomato juice than to eat bananas. It seems to be true. You can get low sodium versions and pack a big serving of veggies in that way as well.
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Thanks.
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
11 May 17
I throw away so much food it's not even funny.. but I can't get the kids to eat leftovers. I make a ton of food.. and if they love it, there are no leftovers. If they hate it I have too many left overs and it ends up going to waste. Ugh!
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@AmbiePam (85240)
• United States
11 May 17
It's too bad it's against the law to hold kids down and force food down their throat. 
Do they like chocolate and peanut butter? I saw this recipe for a a healthy chocolate peanut butter smoothie. I made it, but added a cup of spinach. I couldn't taste the spinach at all. You could maybe sneak some of those unused fruits or veggies into it.
Do they like chocolate and peanut butter? I saw this recipe for a a healthy chocolate peanut butter smoothie. I made it, but added a cup of spinach. I couldn't taste the spinach at all. You could maybe sneak some of those unused fruits or veggies into it.1 person likes this
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
11 May 17
@AmbiePam I've tried things like that before.. somehow they notice! They are good at eating veggies so I don't worry about that too much.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
10 May 17
Sorry to hear it is the anniversary of your Mom's passing Ambie.
I know this is very hard on you friend.
Really very proud of you for you taking good care of yourself and eating right and going to the dentist.
Yes, teeth are so important, gums and all, it can lead to many problems even heart trouble.
And I love your title here LOL
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@GardenGerty (157462)
• United States
12 May 17
@AmbiePam Also linked to heart disease.
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@averygirl72 (37715)
• Philippines
10 May 17
Sad to know that about your mom. I think she's still young. We should really take good care of our health so we can live longer
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@Marilynda1225 (79548)
• United States
11 May 17
This is a very important reminder that we need to get healthy. Food plays such an important role in either keeping us healthy or unhealthy. I certainly am trying to ward off dementia as we'll as other diseases
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@AmbiePam (85240)
• United States
11 May 17
The easiest way I've found is corn on the cob, although you could use regular corn. I get a lime, squeeze the juice over the corn, and then sprinkle it with turmeric. It's not like you get a cup full of turmeric, but I'm just glad to fit any into my diet. I've put it in smoothies before, but you have to add a lot of stuff to it so you can't taste it. Usually if I put it in a smoothie I end up putting cinnamon in it to block the taste, as well as something along the lines of a banana. Weirdly, a banana counter acts a lot of so so tasting things.
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@Deepizzaguy (94251)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 May 17
Thank you for sharing the health tip. Sorry for the loss of your mom as well.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
10 May 17
You are right about oral hygiene being important, because it leads to other more dangerous things...I keep telling the children that.
Thanks for info on anti inflammatory veggies
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 May 17
Oh wow, I didn't know it had to do with mouth bacteria. =( I don't have dental insurance and honestly I never go since I can't afford to with 5 children. The kids go because they have insurance-thank God.
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@AmbiePam (85240)
• United States
11 May 17
You can check to see if there is a dental school around. The one near me is always busy. But the dental students do cleanings for a very small price since they aren't officially dentists. They have actual dentists monitoring them, so nothing bad happens.
The last year of my mom's life she paced constantly. I mean all day, and all night. She once fell asleep standing up. My dad was worried her feet would get beat up because she was on them so much, so every month he'd take her to a local beauty school. They gave her a pedicure, and he paid a very small price since it was a school, and not an actual business.
@silvermist (19702)
• India
16 May 17
@AmbiePam I remember you writing about your mother. Your discussion is very informative.
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@Iam_jauntyjen (4950)
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11 May 17
I've also heard from a local radio health program that bacterial infection in the mouth can also lead to heart ailments.
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@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
12 May 17
I am happy you can use your produce up in a way that you enjoy! I know that feeling, too! Good for you! Who would of thought that your teeth effect your brain. Good for you
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