What do bird flu, 7 Eleven and sauerkraut have in common?
Have you been reading these alarming headlines lately?
“Bird flu will be in the United States in a few months due to migratory birds”?
Well, consider this evolving story about a possible preventative: sauerkraut.
This story began last November when scientists at Seoul National University in South Korea fed kimchi extract, a spicy Korean variant of sauerkraut, to 13 bird flu-infected chickens, and a week later, 11 of the birds began eating. recover, according to a BBC Network report.
Well guess what? A company that makes sauerkraut in Wisconsin made these claims: “We have the preventative and 115,000 tons in Wisconsin alone,” said Ryan Downs, owner and general manager of the Great Lakes Kraut Co., which has sauerkraut factories in Bear. Creek and Shiocton, Wis., and in Shortsville, NY
Downs said more extensive scientific research is needed to prove any curative link to bird flu, but he’s more than happy that all sauerkraut is a healthy part of any diet.
“People are starting to realize that kraut is a pretty good food,” Downs said when contacted about the South Korean study. “We stand ready to help keep the world healthy.”
After a Minneapolis CBS affiliate ran its own story about sauerkraut’s potential in the battle against bird flu, Frank checked 54 Twin City-area stores he supplies and found an 850 percent increase in sales. sauerkraut generals, Lundin said.
Now the story gets better. Headlines in January began touting the benefits of sauerkraut (unrelated to the bird flu story) as a low-carb food, naming sauerkraut one of the most popular foods of 2006.
Believe it or not, sauerkraut was named one of the most popular foods of 2006. Additionally, the National Restaurant Association cites sauerkraut as an older dish that’s making a comeback. Lo and behold, now Arby’s has introduced a new Reuben sandwich as part of their new “Market Fresh Sandwiches” program and they use Frank’s Sauerkraut, considered the highest quality sauerkraut in the United States.
A study from Georgetown University (February 2006), cited in the latest issue of the British Journal of Cancer, expands on many other cancer studies by identifying and describing the cellular process that gives cruciferous foods, such as cabbage and sauerkraut, a strong cancer. fight response in the human body.
The study found that a chemical called indole-3-carbonol (I3C) which is found naturally in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and sauerkraut, increases the activity of two genes, BRCA1 and BRCA2, which then work to detect and repair damage. DNA. Because damaged DNA can cause cells to become cancerous, eating foods that repair DNA, such as sauerkraut, may reduce the risk of developing cancer.
Now the 7Eleven connection.
I started noticing that 7Eleven stores have sauerkraut as part of their condiment arsenal. And when combined with your wide variety of dogs, it actually becomes a low carb alternative. According to Charles Stuart Platkin, syndicated health, nutrition and fitness columnist, author of the best-selling book, Breaking the Pattern (Red Mill Press, 2002), the 7 Eleven Biggest Bite can be broken down into the following benefits:
7 Eleven 1/3 Pound Big Biggest Bite (without bun): 480 calories, 45g fat, 3g carbs
Mr. Platkin elaborates further:
“All I can say is go for the sauerkraut – it’s your best bet. It’s very low in calories and fat free. Mustard, ketchup and relish are also great calorie bargains. Avoid butter and mayonnaise, which they have a habit of showing up in just about everything we eat.Also, try to avoid cheese and chili whenever possible, as they can add over 250 calories and 15g of fat to your sausage.
— Sauerkraut (1 cup): 27 calories, 0 g fat, 6 g carbs
Now you know the connection between bird flu, 7 Eleven and sauerkraut.
Also, have you noticed that no South Koreans have died from bird flu, even though there have been several infections?
Now this is Real-Food-For-Thought!
Staying healthy,
