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Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 9:04pm On Jun 22, 2015
clodd007:
am a newbie here.....interested in forex trading....pls i need all the help i can get.....
sure i can put u thru, here is my mail box.....
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 7:59pm On Jun 04, 2015
docus:

yes am using hotforex
sorry been having a hectic week, i wanted to ask if you do use thier affiliate system, wanted to know thier payout policies, but i have resolve d issue.......thanks
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 4:35pm On Jun 01, 2015
osagiemi:
Pls house is it advisable to start forex trade with 200 dollars. I'm a beginner and wanna go into forex.
yeah it is possible to start forex trade with 200 dollars and profit as much as possible with proper money management, i will advice you open a demo account of 200 dollars and trade it for a month before swiching to live account, if you wanna know how, what and when to buy or sell a particular currency, send me a pm on details in whats necessary#happy trading
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 7:56pm On May 29, 2015
i greet all the gurus in d house...........pardon is anyone using hotforex broker
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 9:22am On May 28, 2015
cashvault:
How do i upgrade to version 810?
download the newest mt4 setup from your broker and install....
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 5:34pm On May 27, 2015
@ cashvault metaquote ended the version 710 on may 22nd, and advise all traders to upgrade to the newest version build 810 with new and exciting features such as virtual hosting, indicator tester
Business / Re: Where can I invest this money by drpips1(m): 12:06pm On May 16, 2015
dave2meek:

i'm not that good in maths.... Can you tell me more about Forex trading?

Forex (Foreign Exchange market) – the world's largest financial market, where different currencies are exchanged against each other. Daily transaction volumes of the Forex market are, according to our estimates, as high as 3-4 trillion USD. Compare this to about 25 billion a day volume of the New York Stock Exchange.
The forex market is very liquid; over $5.3 trillion dollars are traded every day between various traders and financial institutions.
Forex trading is available to retail traders since the 1990s. The number of online brokers has risen sharply in recent years and the choice of a broker has therefore become increasingly complicated. However, strong competition between brokers and dealers has significantly improved trading conditions as well as the services that are available to traders.

Currently, it is possible to invest, with just one click, in all of the financial markets with a single trading platform. Spot forex and contracts for differences (CFDs) allow one to invest in currencies, commodities, oil, precious metals, stocks and stock indexes. Thanks to the leverage which forex margin accounts afford, the initial capital required to open an account is not very high unlike in the past when only central banks participate.

i can put you thru just incase you will like to know more
Business / Re: Where can I invest this money by drpips1(m): 11:50am On May 16, 2015
dave2meek:
I need an idea on what business to setup with 200k. Considering the nature of my job that we run shift.
Will apprecitate your genuine advice thanks.


if you are really good in maths, Forex is a way to grow your funds over time, this is a way to do it, look for a reputable broker, open a practice account of exact amount you intend to invest, then go for a comprehensive training from an experience and active trader, this will be a lifetime treasure in your bags of ideas but if you cant invest your time to actually see for yourself, or you just heard of forex and decide to enter into it without real training,you might as well stay clear,cos this business gives you what you deserve
Health / How I Reversed Type 2 Diabetes In Just 11 Days by drpips1(m): 11:26am On May 16, 2015
Diabetes is not (as we thought) the result of being overweight, rather the effect of absence of variation, not losing weight, not having periods of starvation (that among other things, clean up the fat deposit in the pancreas that is Last-In/First-Out (LIFO) (hence path dependent). So someone overweight who loses weight can be much better-off than the same person a bit thinner at stable weight.
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There is plenty of research in diabetes hinting at this from many sides but nobody tried to put a systematic mathematical apparatus on it. Though the math is not trivial (because of path dependence),
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Note that the Russians have known that for over a century.

http://www.ncl.ac.uk/magres/research/diabetes/reversal.htm


See also (easier read)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2385179/I-reversed-diabetes-just-11-days--going-starvation-diet.html
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 5:00pm On May 13, 2015
EZEIGBO1OFIMO:

going by the horrible reviews i saw online [notably forexpeacearmy] i really cant recommend IRONFX
cc- drpips1
lol............oh i see, i thought you are experiencing it in person, all the brokers i use, trust , and can boastfully recommend are blackmailed by that website u mentioned when i was going for broker hunting research, i see more of bullshitting and blackmailing in that forexpeacearmy rather than what actually happens speaking from my own experience, Ironfx has never disappointed me. NB.......the competition these days has fosters brokers to be more honest and friendly, getting a good broker is cooll, but it will not fetch you more profits,reason why it shudnt be a big deal but todo what one gotta do
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 1:18pm On May 13, 2015
jagatalks:
Hello, Fx Traders in the room. Kindly need ur advice on which broker to open a forex trading account worth $100. Thanks
the broker you choose to trade with depends on what instrument and your approach of trading, well considering trust, and transparency, i ll recommend Ironfx but if you ll like to get additional 25 dollars to ur intending deposit to boost ur margin, u ll have to register via an introducing broker, i can help u with that if need be
Education / 22 Ageless Life Lessons Everyon Can Learn From Aristotle by drpips1(m): 11:19pm On May 11, 2015

When you see the names Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably just a bunch of old dudes who don’t really have any bearing in your life. You’ve probably asked yourself, “what can I really learn from someone who lived 2,300 years ago?”

In all honesty, the life lessons from these great men are timeless. They apply to our everyday lives in way most people don’t even comprehend. These men were some of the most wisest men to walk the Earth. Below you will find 22 ageless life lessons everyone can learn from Aristotle… don’t forget to read some life changing lessons from Socrates as well!

[b]1. “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.”

2. “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”

3. “Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.”

4. “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.”

5. “It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.”

6. “To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.”

7. “Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives – choice, not chance, determines your destiny.”

8. “The wise man does not expose himself needlessly to danger, since there are few things for which he cares sufficiently; but he is willing, in great crises, to give even his life – knowing that under certain conditions it is not worthwhile to live.”

9. “There is no great genius without a mixture of madness.”

10. “The young are permanently in a state resembling intoxication.”

11. “We become just by performing just action, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing brave action.”

12. “The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal.”

13. “Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach.”

14. “To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice and, while it is true that the suicide braves death, he does it not for some noble object but to escape some ill.”

15. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”

16. “We must no more ask whether the soul and body are one than ask whether the wax and the figure impressed on it are one.”

17. “We praise a man who feels angry on the right grounds and against the right persons and also in the right manner at the right moment and for the right length of time.”

18. “You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.”

19. “Youth is easily deceived because it is quick to hope.”

20. “What it lies in our power to do, it lies in our power not to do.”

21. “Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.”

22. “Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods.”[/b]
Romance / 3 Ways To Know You’ve Found Your Soul Mate by drpips1(m): 10:58pm On May 11, 2015


Okay, let’s be real. You can have a soul level connection with anyone if you’re both open to the experience. What does a soulmate mean to you?

It seems to be different for everyone – and that’s because we are all the creators of the definition. Is a soulmate someone you connect with so well that you’ll be with them forever? Is it someone you knew in another life? Is it someone you just met in this life?

You decide, as you are the author of your own story.

1)You connect instantly


I like to think we all chose this life, we chose to come down and reincarnate on Earth at this time. Since we chose a sort oftemplate of our physical existence, we chose the people who will be in our lives. You are your partner agreed to be together before you physically existed.

Sometimes the initial connection is hard to see, it may be subtle; you could be shy or scared but that connection is still created. When you first meet someone, you can crate a deep and intense connection through eye gazing, energetic body language and conversation.

Body language, tone of voice and subtle aspects of communication aid greatly in knowing what kind of connection you have with someone. People come into our lives in different ways, it’s always possible to meet the future love of your life and first think that they are not your type.

Pay attention to the core of how you feel. If you met someone that you didn’t immediately have a close connection with, but you still feel attracted or interested – follow that feeling. If you just met someone and feel incredibly comfortable and open with them, it could a sign.

2) You have a high level of communication



Long lasting relationships have a high level of communication that is consistent and authentic. When you’re being as real as you can be, there’s nothing you have to hide.

You are completely open and in a space of vulnerability. It takes practice opening up to such levels of transparency; it’s something many are afraid of when it’s a natural state of being. Why are we so afraid of opening up completely?

Do we feel we have something to lose, or an aspect of ourselves we don’t want to show? Perhaps it’s an accumulation of many things. Your partner is the best person to practice being fully open with.

Communication comes in many different forms, just remember that it’s important to vocalize your needs and desires so your partner isn’t left guessing.

This is important during intimate moments of connection. Having good communication through intercourse ensures everyone is getting what they want and there is no room for guessing. Be forthcoming with your desires and needs; your partner should be happy to satisfy them

3) You create together



There are a lot of couples that don’t do much together. It’s great just hanging out, watching movies and laying in bed; but how long can that last? Strong relationships have a shared core focus that can shift as you grow together.

What do you and your partner have in common?

Doing creative activities together is an amazing way to bond with each other. When you see your significant other in a state of forward motion, it’s incredibly powerful.

If you share a passion of the arts, science, the mysterious or the common; have your creations stem from there. This co-creation happens on all levels all the time – we are all creating this reality together. If there’s no specific shared passion, doing things like cleaning together, going on walks or listening to music with each other is a great way to connect over your interests.

If you can act as the catalyst for creation for your partner – you are bringing out the best of them. This is where a lot of relationships can lose that spark of passion. It’s the passion that’s missing – and that means in all aspects – not just the bedroom.

Passion is the push forward, the urge to continue, to progress and evolve. If you are your partner are in a state of creation, you are soulmates.

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Crime / Re: Australian Teenager Claims She Was Raped By This Nigerian [SEE PHOTOS] by drpips1(m): 9:44am On Apr 22, 2015
FLAWLES:
And she said SHE WAS RAPED INSIDE A TAXI? WAH DE FVCK? =now das a lie

my imagination almost got raped also, nice spot
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 1:25pm On Apr 13, 2015
I hope this help some newbie traders out there, or someone stucked up in the middle of nowhere cool

Over the years I’ve done extensive modeling in all three areas, and I now disagree slightly with our conclusions in
1990. First, I would argue that trading psychology accounts for 100% of success. Why? This conclusion is based on two
findings. First, people generally are programmed to do everything the wrong way. They have internal biases that seem to lead them to do the exact opposite of what is required for success. For example, if you are the most important factor in
your trading, you should spend the most time working on yourself, but the majority of people totally ignore the “you”
factor in their success. Read over the checklists in this part that deal with good trading. If you’ve worked extensively in all the
areas listed, you are probably very successful and are certainly a rarity.
Second, every task I model requires that I find the beliefs, mental states, and mental strategies that are involved. All three
ingredients are purely psychological, and so it’s hard not to conclude that everything is psychological. I now think that there are five components to trading well:
1. The trading process. The things you need to do on a day-to-day basis to be a good trader.
2. The wealth process. Exploring your relationship with money and why you do or do not have enough to trade
with. For example, most people believe that they win the money game by having the most toys and that they
can have it all right now if their monthly payments are low enough. This means that they save zero dollars and
are over their heads in debt. If this is you, it also means that you don’t have enough money to trade.
3. Developing and maintaining a business plan to guide your trading. Trading is as much a business as
is any other area. The entry requirements are much easier because all you have to do is deposit money in
an account, sign a few forms, and start trading. However, the entry requirements for successful trading
require that you master all the areas listed here. That requires a lot of commitment, which most people do
not have. Instead, they want trading to be easy, fast, and very profitable.
14 PART 1: Working on Yourself
4. Developing a system. People often consider their system to be the magic secret for picking the right
stocks or commodities. In reality, entry into the market is one of the least important aspects of good trading.
The keys to a moneymaking system are elements such as determining your objectives and the way you exit a position.
5. Position sizing to meet your objectives. We’ve discovered through our simulation games that 100 people at the end of a set of 50 trades will have 100 different equities. (They all get the same 100 trade results). This extreme variability of performance can be attributed to
only two factors: how much they risked on each trade (i.e., position sizing) and the personal psychology that determined their position sizing decision.
Based on the five components of trading well, rate yourself
by asking the following questions:
.... How well have I mastered the discipline of trading well each day? Do I do a daily self-analysis or a daily
mental rehearsal to begin each day? If not, why not? I will give you a lot of ideas about how to improve in
this area in the remainder of this book.
.... Do I really have enough money for trading to make sense? If you do not, you probably need to work on
yourself and the wealth process.
.... Do I have a working business plan to guide my trading? If you don’t, you are not alone. We estimate
that only about 5% of traders have a written business plan. Then again, perhaps you’ve heard that only about
5% to 10% of all traders are really successful. The next part of this book will guide you toward developing this
kind of working document.
.... Do I have a set of objectives thoroughly written out to guide my trading? Most people don’t. How can
you develop a system to meet your objectives without having objectives?
The Components of Trading Well 15
.... How much attention have I paid to the “how much” factor, position sizing? Do I have a plan for position
sizing my system to meet my objectives? It is through position sizing that you either meet or fail to meet your
objectives.
.... How much time do I spend working on myself? You have to overcome your psychological issues
and develop the discipline necessary to carry out the processes described above, which are necessary
for success.
Most of the items described here could be the topic for an entire book. However, my intention was to give you an
overview of what is required for successful trading, and my job as a coach is to find talented people and coach them on
following the fundamentals I’ve described them here.

Adapted from Super Trader-Van Tharp

Do an Honest Self-Appraisal

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Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 11:32am On Apr 07, 2015
volatility like this aussie pair is what i really do love, just that when its about to misbehave, the range could be worst cheesy


Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 10:12am On Apr 07, 2015
naijababe:
Can I just say GJ is a b1tch! angry

lol......y nw, did it snitch on u, all yen pairs swings at a constant rate with their volatility smiley
Family / Re: Reasons Why You Should Consider Staying Unmarried (FOR GUYS ONLY)! by drpips1(m): 6:26pm On Apr 06, 2015
boolet:
Bro op, r u sure u don't go to inhale pit latrines to get high? grin


lol............bros you harsh oooo grin grin, but e reach make you u ask shay... grin grin
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 11:51am On Mar 24, 2015
NZD/JPY long term chart:

NZD/JPY attempted a breakout at the lower limit of the uptrend channel, creating a low point at 84,076 but has since regained ground. I expect a bearish movement towards 87. A move below this level would pave the way to the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement of the 2007/2008 downtrend at 77,339. the risk is a clear move above 91, which could pave the way to the soft underbelly of the bullish channel.

Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 8:27pm On Mar 23, 2015
I have always thought about it that most weekend Gaps are not from the major Banks (that stills trades at weekends even when the market is closed) ,this one that occur right before my eyes was vivid it a the brokers gap, between two brokers, xm and Hotforex)- Xm opens lastnight @ 22.00GMT clean fine without a Gap , and while market was on that period, HF is still closed and frozen(aldo was angry cos i left a trade on friday which am so anxious about ),only for HF to open by 23.00GMT with a Gap with floating PL seriously reading negative)------this HF people dont inform thier members about daylight saving time shift the way xm did, just dont know why sad but they ve always do though
Education / Re: Are Science Students Really More Intelligent Than Art Students? by drpips1(m): 1:41am On Mar 20, 2015

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Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 11:41pm On Mar 18, 2015
naijababe:
£ crosses go hear am tomorrow.

Prophesy fullfilled cheesy FoMC always doing it QE things
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 11:52pm On Mar 17, 2015
iheanyiebeneze:
My input;
Hedging a position is not good for a newbie because it will make you ignore the IMPORTANCE of stoploss. Entering the market without stoploss is like going home at the end of the market day from your physical shop without LOCKING your shop. Trading Forex market without stoploss can be liken to GAMBLING. Am sorry if i sound raw, but its better to tell the bitter truth, Forex is business and must be treated as one. The inventors of Forex trading are not stupid to include stoploss there, PLEASE MAKE USE OF STOPLOSS. If you are always have a stoploss hit, its better you work on your TRADING STRATEGY to have a fair stoploss that will be difficult to hit. Thats my latest assignment. Having said that, i will like to conclude by saying that HEDGING is good for professionals who know how to use it,
TRADE WISELY.

if you really see me on my trading desk to watch my style of trading, you ll fully understand what i meant, is not that s.l and t.p will not be set ,it is done dynamically nd all trades exit simultaneously,,a newbie cannot do this that am sure of, only professional/institutional traders have the knowledge of ow this stuff works
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 10:59pm On Mar 17, 2015
Shevychen2:


I was expecting you to tell us why hedging is not dangerous instead of the condescending stuff you put up there. Guess I should have just minded my business. Each to his own abeg.

Nooooo its not like that broh, it really dangerous for real as the orders can get real complicated if you are a novice nd not mindful about it, but i have always prefer doing and am i still prefer it to S.L since i calculate everybit of what i want ot of the market, it is not dangerous if one is rigourous with his/her mathematics-one sure way to beat the economists
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 6:18pm On Mar 17, 2015
BIGDAY1:
lets make it real here pls no time for joke!!!!! No time for talk. i have 5000 dollers to trade


and if you are really real.......then we can go on 60/40 ROI share with that.......fund your acct with your broker to go, or if you need me to introduce you to one.......how bout that ehnn wink
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 6:17pm On Mar 17, 2015
Shevychen2:


This is dangerous. Depending on the time frame you are trading you can have the two trades sitting in the middle of nowhere.. The buy may be far below entry and sell may reverse well above entry without reaching your initial buy position.

Before you know it, you are dealing with huge drawdowns and the pressure alone can make you hit the wrong buttons.

Avoid this as much as you should avoid Martingale.

I don't use SL orders for exit from at least 3yrs - and never will.

why/, cos i believe Stop Loss is the way to drain your account , get drowned into revenge trading and start to buildup conspiracy theories that "brokers have huge organized alliance to get my dollars of my account...mimimimimimimi" - i got real with this....

I always do low-leveraged (account margin heavily calculated and considered) progressive/dynamic hedging if the trade goes against me.

I do not use USA-regulated shitty brokers that do not allow hedging. Such brokers have been regulated to do FIFO and no-hedging with the explanation (quoted from FCA): "to protect the interests of the small customers". Exactly the opposite is the end effect (very deliberate lobbying actions that benefit brokers and institutional players) - by forcing you to close your "first enter" trades (at profit or loss) and no hedging is totally screw your chance for even 5% of success. The biggest FX losers I know are the ones that always "read the chart" and "have skill edge". The profitable players focus 90% of their attention on the risk/money management - this is where the hedging is a wonderful tool.

Hedges are even more effective if the price moves widely more into the loss zone of your main trade - more progressive counter-orders would kick-in and you cover your wrong entry with minimal loss (when you decide - avoid setting hard SL at broker's account).

Just use your head and be rigorous on your maths and avoid "mantras" like "hedging is dangerous"
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 5:30pm On Mar 17, 2015
Hi guys,

I have something in mind about hedging a position to cancel loss versus setting a stop loss for it to exit

Say for example I open a long position for EURUSD and it goes against me. Now, instead of setting a stop loss and having the trade hit that SL, I open a short position when it reaches the price point where I would have set a SL.

The net loss will always be equal to that and when I open other trades and cover that net loss I'll simply close the position and be done with it.

Psychologically speaking, What do you guys think? cool
Health / Re: 10 Signs You May Have Kidney Disease by drpips1(m): 3:36pm On Mar 17, 2015
Business / Re: Forex Trading - Season 15 by drpips1(m): 3:07pm On Mar 17, 2015
Goldman Sachs has revised its forecast for the EUR/USD to the downside for the second time in a month. Here are the investment bank's reasons.

"In September and December 2014, the Fed adjusted its forward guidance, which led to increases of 2% and 3% respectively during the following week. Deleting the word "patience" from its press release would be a step forward in the process leading to higher interest rates. Rising interest rates will be a powerful factor weighing down on the EUR/USD in the coming months." says GS.

Goldman Sachs also noted that the weakness of the EUR/USD is related to the launch of QE, but not only that. "Fundamental forces are at work, such as the European capital outflows in the month of December, the figures showed net outflows for the first time in many years. This trend is likely to continue", says GS.

GS does not think we have reached the lowest point on the EUR/USD pair. We do not think there will be a cyclical rebound. First, any significant rebound should occur amidst an economic recovery in the peripheral countries, which could weigh down on the eurozone's current account. We therefore expect that the euro will weaken once we have seen signs of economic recovery in the eurozone. Second, we continue to worry about the lack of momentum in the peripheral economies and even growth rates above the consensus will not be enough to close the output gap and lower the unemployment rate decisively", adds GS.

GS expects to see the pair hit 1.02, 0.95 and 0.90 within 3, 6 and 12 months, respectively.
Health / 15 Super Foods For Kidney Health by drpips1(m): 6:12pm On Mar 06, 2015
Most of us know that eating a balanced diet is important for good health. Now scientists have pinpointed certain foods as super foods. In addition to promoting overall health, these are foods for kidney health as well.

To understand why they're called super foods, we first have to understand oxidation and free radicals. Oxidation is a normal bodily process for producing energy and is part of many chemical changes in your body. However, it can sometimes lead to the production of molecules called free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that bounce wildly around inside your body, damaging proteins, genes and cell membranes. Free radicals are believed to contribute to aging and many chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

The good news is super foods contain antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals. Even in relatively low amounts, antioxidants can help slow or stop the rate of oxidation caused by free radicals. Examples of antioxidants include flavonoids, lycopene and vitamins C, E and beta-carotene.

Super foods for your kidneys

If you are on dialysis or have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you'll be glad to know that there are lots of super foods, containing antioxidants and other health-supporting properties, included in the kidney diet. People with kidney disease experience more inflammation and have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than those without kidney problems. If you have kidney disease, it's important that you consult a renal dietitian and follow a kidney diet. Including super foods in your kidney diet eating plan can help you increase your intake of nutrients and antioxidants.

Here’s a list of the top 15 kidney-friendly super foods. These foods are good for everyone, not just people with kidney disease, so by using them in your family's meals, you'll be helping your loved ones enjoy good health too.








1. Red bell peppers

Red bell peppers are a good choice for those concerned about kidney health, because they're low in potassium. In addition, they add color and taste to any dish, while packing a generous portion of vitamins A, C, B6, folic acid and fiber. They also contain the antioxidant lycopene, which protects against certain types of cancer.

If you're following the kidney diet, it's easy to add red bell peppers to your food plan. Mix them into tuna or chicken salad or eat raw with dip. Roasted, they're great for topping sandwiches or green salads. Chop them up for use in egg dishes, such as omelets or scrambled eggs, add them to kabobs for grilling or stuff them with a ground beef or turkey mixture for a tasty baked entrée.

2. Cabbage

Crunchy cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable filled with phytochemicals, chemical compounds found in certain fruits and vegetables. Phytochemicals work to break apart free radicals. Many phytochemicals are believed to combat cancer and support cardiovascular health.

Inexpensive cabbage is a great addition to your eating plan, because it's also high in vitamins K and C, high in fiber and a good source of vitamin B6 and folic acid, yet it's low in potassium, so it's especially kidney-friendly.

If you're following the dialysis diet, add cabbage by turning it into coleslaw or use as a topping for fish tacos. Cabbage can be boiled, steamed or microwaved and then enjoyed with a touch of butter or cream cheese and a sprinkling of pepper or caraway seeds. Other nutritious meal options include cabbage rolls and stuffed cabbage.

3. Cauliflower

Another kidney-friendly super food is cauliflower. This cruciferous vegetable brings lots of vitamin C to your plate, along with folate and fiber. In addition it contains compounds that help your liver neutralize toxic substances.

Cauliflower can be eaten raw with dip or in salads. Steamed or boiled, it can be seasoned and turned into a great side dish. You can even mash cauliflower as a dialysis-friendly replacement for mashed potatoes.

4. Garlic

Garlic is good for reducing inflammation and lowering cholesterol. It also has antioxidant and anti-clotting properties. (Cooking garlic will not affect its antioxidant properties, but it will reduce its anti-clotting and anti-inflammatory effects.)

If you're following the dialysis diet, use garlic powder instead of garlic salt to add extra flavor to your meals without adding extra sodium. Garlic can be used in cooking many dishes: meat, vegetables or tomato sauce, for instance. Once you start cooking with garlic, you'll wonder how you ever got along without it.

5. Onion

Another popular food used for seasoning is the onion. Onion is full of flavonoids, particularly quercetin. Flavonoids are natural chemicals that prevent the deposit of fatty material in blood vessels and add pigmentation (color) to plants. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant that is believed to help reduce heart disease and protect against many forms of cancer. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Low in potassium, onions are not only kidney-friendly; they also contain chromium, a mineral that assists your body with the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

Onions can be enjoyed raw or cooked in a variety dishes.

6. Apples

An apple a day really does help keep the doctor away! High in fiber and anti-inflammatory properties, apples help reduce cholesterol, prevent constipation, protect against heart disease and decrease your risk of cancer.

Renal-friendly apples can be eaten raw or cooked. Or get their health benefits by drinking apple juice or cider.

7. Cranberries

Cranberries are great for preventing urinary tract infections, because they make urine more acidic and help keep bacteria from attaching to the inside of the bladder. They've also been shown to protect against cancer and heart disease.

Although we think of cranberries as a holiday side dish, cranberry juice can be enjoyed daily for added nutrition. Or toss a handful of dried cranberries into your cereal or salad.

8. Blueberries

These tasty berries get their blue color from antioxidant compounds called anthocyanidins. Blueberries get high marks for nutrition, thanks to natural compounds that reduce inflammation and lots of vitamin C and fiber. They also contain manganese, which contributes to healthy bones.

Use blueberries to top off your morning cereal, whip them up in a fruit smoothie or enjoy them in a baked treat, such as muffins or crisp.

9. Raspberries

Raspberries contain a compound called ellagic acid, which helps neutralize free radicals. The berry's red color comes from antioxidants called anthocyanins. Raspberries are packed with fiber, vitamin C and manganese. They also have plenty of folate, a B vitamin. Raspberries have properties that help stop cancer cell growth and the formation of tumors.

Sprinkle fresh raspberries on cereal, or whip them up in a kidney-friendly fruit smoothie.

10. Strawberries

Strawberries are rich in two types of antioxidants, plus they contain lots of vitamin C, manganese and fiber. They have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties and also help keep your heart healthy.

Like most berries, they're wonderful on cereal or in smoothies. Add whipped topping for a quick dessert, or puree them for a fresh addition to pound or angel food cake.

11. Cherries

Cherries are filled with antioxidants and phytochemicals that protect your heart. When eaten daily, they have been shown to reduce inflammation.

Fresh cherries make a delicious snack. Of course, cherry pie is a popular dessert, but there's also cherry crisp, cherry cheesecake and even cherry coffee cake. Cherry sauce makes a nice accompaniment to lamb or pork.

12. Red grapes

The color in red grapes comes from several flavonoids. These are good for your heart, because they prevent oxidation and reduce the chance of blood clots. One flavonoid in grapes, resveratrol, may boost production of nitric oxide, which increases muscle relaxation in blood vessels for better blood flow. Flavonoids also help protect you from cancer and prevent inflammation.

Choose those with red or purple skin grapes for the highest flavonoid content. Eat grapes as a snack. When frozen, they make a good thirst-quencher for those on a fluid-restricted diet. Add grapes to fruit or chicken salad. Or drink grape juice.

13. Egg whites

Did you know that egg whites are pure protein? They provide the highest quality protein there is, along with all of the essential amino acids. If you're on the kidney diet, it's good to note that egg whites have less phosphorus than other protein sources, such as egg yolks or meats.

Use egg whites for omelets or egg white sandwiches. You can also add them to smoothies or shakes. Hard boil eggs and use the whites to use in tuna or green salads.

14. Fish

Another high-quality source of protein is fish. Both the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association recommend that you include fish in your meal plan two or three times a week. Besides being a great source of protein, fish contains anti-inflammatory fats called omega-3s. These healthy fats help prevent diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. They also help lower LDL (the bad cholesterol) and raise HDL (the good cholesterol).

The types of fish that have the most omega-3s are salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel, herring and rainbow trout.

15. Olive oil

Research has shown that people in countries where olive oil is used instead of other types of oils tend to have lower rates of cancer and heart disease. This is believed to be due to olive oil's many good components: oleic acid, an anti-inflammatory fatty acid which protects against oxidation and polyphenols and antioxidant compounds that prevent inflammation and oxidation.

Use virgin or extra virgin olive oil – they're higher in antioxidants. Olive oil can be used in cooking or to make salad dressing, as a dip for bread and as a marinade for vegetables.

Summary

If you're concerned about the health of your own kidneys — or somebody else's — these 15 super foods for kidney health should be on your grocery-shopping list. Ask a renal dietitian for help including them in your kidney-friendly meal plan if you have chronic kidney disease. When buying fruits and vegetables, get the freshest ones you can find and be sure to include a variety, since some are rich in one nutrient and others are rich in another. If you can only find fruits that are not at their peak, the flavor may be lessened, but you'll still get good nutritional value from them for your kidney health.


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