However, it’s important to be “holistic but realistic” in our approaches. I, for example, live a very healthy lifestyle. So do my kids. But we have pizza at times. Unless there are severe food allergies or food intolerance’s, complete abstinence from less resourceful foods are not practical – and boring at times. Besides, it’s human nature to want more of what you can’t have.
A new study suggest that a compound in oregano called carvacrol can inhibit prostate cancer cells in a laboratory study. Oregano, as is thyme, is a very powerful plant with many protective properties including anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial.
It would be a good idea to spice up your life – literally. Part of what makes the Standard American Diet so SAD (all pun intended) is that it is full of grease, sugar and no spices. The medicine is in the kitchen cabinet. Add spices of all kinds to food. They are all protective. Especially; garlic, cloves, rosemary, turmeric , thyme and of course, oregano.
When choosing dietary supplements – again phytochemicals (plant chemicals) are most important. If you noticed, many of the ingredients in Advanced Prostate Support are phytochemicals and herbs: Astraglus, Elderberry, Andrographis, all spice, garlic, basil, sage, Acerola, echinacea, Curcumin, quercetin, grape seed extract, Lutein, Lycopene., Zinc, goldenseal, acerola, garlic, clove and Allspice.
What makes Pizza potentially deleterious is the flour, cheese, sugar and oil ( which I am sure is not the best quality – if it were pizza would cost more). However, you can counteract that by adding broccoli, extra plain marinara (lycopene), garlic and oregano. Light on the cheese. This is how you can make a “bad food” better.
So have a pizza, make it as healthy as possible and enjoy it – GUILT FREE.
READ MORE ON OREGANO (CARVACROL) AND PROSTATE CANCERÂ STUDY HERE
MikeMay 2, 2012 at 8:10 am
Hi Dr. Geo,
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Yeah, i health it up when i have it at my Sons place–but the regular slices look and smell ssooo much better
regards
Mike
GlennMay 2, 2012 at 8:35 am
Any thoughts on Oregano oil? It’s highly concentrated, would that be of any benefit?
Dr. GeoMay 2, 2012 at 8:51 amAuthor
Great question Glenn. Oregano oil is an excellent ant-fungal and anti-microbial substance. I would assume it has anti-cancer properties but this has not been looked at scientifically yet. It is also VERY VERY STRONG. Just a couple of drops can make you tear. So unless the goal is to treat candida (fungus) internally or nail fungus. I would say eat the spice – capsules are OK too.
Ira H AdlerMay 4, 2012 at 11:42 am
Make the pizza at home ,use whole wheat flour and tomato sauce with out
sugar or chop up some tomatoes and some sheep’s milk cheese with lots
of Rosemary with a little olive oil.It is delish.
Dr. GeoMay 22, 2012 at 4:23 pmAuthor
Thank you Ira. Those that want to avoid wheat can use other flour like quinoa or brown rice flour. Organic tortilla can work as well.