HLS FOOD FACT: BLUEBERRIES

HLS FoodFact: 1 cup of blueberries contain 35% of daily recommended levels of Vitamin K which is great for bone health.

ON THE HLS PLAYLIST

ARTIST

RAPHAEL SIDIQ

TRACK

"THE ANSWER"

ALBUM

STONE ROLLING

HEALTH BENEFITS OF KIWI

1.       Helps prevent asthma (Vitamin C)

Some studies suggest that lack of vitamin C (or other antioxidants) in the body may increase the risk of developing asthma. Being one of the highest sources of vitamin C among fruits, munching on kiwi is an excellent way to put a check on this inflammation.

2.       Strengthens bones (Vitamin K)

One cup of kiwi can supply 89% of the daily value of vitamin K, one of the nutrients which studies show plays a role in bone metabolism. Vitamin K deficiency is also linked to low bone density and increased risk of osteoporotic fracture.

3.       Prevents constipation (Fiber)

Problem with bowel elimination? The kiwi’s high fiber content naturally and easily solves it.

4.       Prevents hypokalemia (Potassium)

Are you feeling tired and weak, have muscle cramps and is constipated? You may be low in potassium levels in your body. Load up on potassium by having a kiwi or two.

5.       Help reduce wrinkles (Vitamin E)

Eating a variety of fruits can be very good for the skin. The kiwi’s rich vitamin E content helps protect against wrinkles and improve the skin’s texture.

6.       Helps the body make melanin (Copper)

The color of your hair, skin and eyes depends on melanin. This substance is produced from the essential amino acid L-phenylalanine by an enzyme system dependent on copper. Kiwi can provide about 12% of the daily value of copper.

7.       Helps prevent anemia (Folate)

Pernicious anemia is a kind of anemia with larger than normal red blood cells which can be caused by various disorders including vitamin B12 and folate deficiency. Kiwi is rich in folate.

8.       Regulates blood sugar levels (Manganese)

Poor glucose tolerance may mean a lack of the mineral manganese in the body. Eating kiwi can deliver a good amount of manganese.

9.       Prevents muscle soreness (Magnesium)

Muscle tension, muscle soreness, muscle spasm, muscle cramps, and muscle fatigue. If you are having any of these, you’re body may be calling for magnesium. Having a kiwi may be your answer to that call. Kiwi can provide a good amount of the macromineral magnesium which plays an important role in relaxing your nerves and muscles.

10.    Aids in normal blood clotting (Calcium)

When you are wounded and the blood flow is stopped, you should thank calcium (along with vitamin K and the protein called fibrinogen). Although calcium is best known for its role in bone building, it also plays an important role in blood clotting. Kiwi is one of the few fruits which contain calcium.

SOURCE: http://kiwi-fruit.info/kiwi-fruit/Health+Benefits+of+Kiwi+Fruit

Catching Up On My Reading

Many of our customers come to HLS just to get away, listen to some great music, and connect with great people. With free WiFi, a comfortable environment, and a positive energy that flows throughout, who could blame them.



FOR THE THIRD TIME

This is a video of Body & Soul's third visit to HLS. As is to be expected, they did their thing. Enjoy!

SERRON: Artist/Urban Expressionist

This is a video of Artist/Urban Expressionist SERRON giving a talk on the brand new collection of artwork currently displayed in HLS Montclair. It was an honor to host our first art exhibit, AEROSOUL Compositions of Love & Pain with SERRON, and it is an honor to have his art on our walls.



BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

Body and Soul returns to HLS after a performance that left many wanting more. We welcome them back to show us more of their musical repertoire. This time, they have a few surprises up their sleeves. It is our pleasure and honor to host such a dynamic collection of musicians. We truly look forward to providing you with the unique sounds of Body and Soul. 

HELP US FIGHT DIABETES

Help us to support the fight against diabetes. With every purchase of an HLS band, a portion of the proceeds will go towards the American Diabetes Association 

A E R O S O U L: COMPOSITION OF LOVE AND PAIN W/ SERRON

AeroSoul: Compositions of Love & Pain is an art exhibit and showcase by Artist/Urban Expressionist, Serron. The focus of Serron’s work presents the hidden emotions of an urban landscape restricted by judgement. This showcase attempts to tear the guise of a ridged society and social construct with stark compositions and colorful boldness, while exploring dreams and  the harshness of repression. “People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all... If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, you’re letting society destroy your reality.” -Jim Morrison AeroSoul Compositions of Love & Pain July 17, 2011 6:30pm-10pm - Live Music: Orikl As-Salaam and SoundTribe - Artist Talk - Delicious HLS Cuisine

HLS EVENING OF JAZZ WITH BODY AND SOUL

Body and Soul performing a live cover of Roy Hargrove's "Strasbourg St. Denis" pt 1

Body and Soul performing a live cover of Roy Hargrove's "Strasbourg St. Denis" pt 2

We are honored to provide you with video from the HLS Evening of Jazz with Body and Soul this past Saturday July 2nd. This young band made their presence known as their almost flawless sounds reverberated into the streets of Montclair. They impressed all that came out to HLS to see them perform as well as the passer byers on Bloomfield Ave. Said one customer, " I cant believe that these are teenagers." Yes they are, and they have a promising future, and HLS is proud to give them the opportunity to express their creativity, perfect their craft and entertain the people. We hope you enjoy Body and Soul!

Health LOVE and Soul

Love is always in the air at HLS. This is one of the many happy couples that see HLS as their home away from home.

The Cantaloupe

Today we wanted to give you a little information about the cantaloupe. We all know that it taste great, but there are some health benefits to this fruit that many people are not aware of.

The Cantaloupe

Nutritional Content of Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, folate, magnesium, vitamin B6, dietary fiber, niacin, thiamine, pantothenic acid and superoxide dismutase.

For Healthy Eyesight


Cantaloupe is rich in beta carotenes that are essential for maintaining healthy eyesight. When absorbed by the body these beta carotenes get converted to vitamin A that is the most vital nutrient for healthy eyes. In fact research shows that daily consumption of cantaloupe can go a long way to prevent cataract in later years too.

For Healthy Lungs


Cantaloupe is high in vitamin C that helps boost the immunity of the body by active stimulation of the white blood cells of the body. WBC’s are the body’s natural defense mechanism that does not allow foreign bodies from attacking and also eradicates the infections that attack the body. Being antioxidant vitamin C is also very effective in combating the free radicals in the body effectively. These free radicals cause immense damage to the skin and can cause premature aging too. By introducing cantaloupe into diet plan it is possible to keep aging at bay naturally and maintain a healthy and glowing skin.


Prevents Cancer


Cantaloupe has lots of folic acid that is very important for regeneration of dead cells. This aspect is especially useful for pregnant women. This property of quicker regeneration also helps in giving a healthy skin. It keeps wrinkles at bay, maintains the skin elasticity and helps in collagen synthesis and thus has anti-aging properties.


Good for the Heart


Cantaloupes are high in potassium and can thus keep a check on the blood pressure thereby keeping the heart healthy. Also the potassium present in cantaloupe helps in preventing hypertension and does not let the sodium cause any further harm to the body. It also works as an anti-coagulant by keeping the blood viscosity down and thereby preventing clot formation. The vitamin C present in cantaloupe also helps prevent arteriosclerosis i.e. the hardening of the arteries.


Cures Insomnia


Cantaloupe is very helpful in soothing the nervous system and helps insomniacs get rid of their sleeping disorder.


Relieves Menstrual Problems


Cantaloupe has vitamin C that is very effective in regulating menstrual flow and easing menstrual cramps in women. Regular consumption of cantaloupe during menstruation can help to get rid of these problems and reduce the flow and clotting considerably. It also reduces the cramps that may occur during these times.


Good for Pregnant Women


Doctors recommend folic acid for women trying to conceive as well as for pregnant women. The high foliate content in cantaloupe is effective in preventing neural tube disorders in fetuses. Cantaloupe is also quite helpful in keeping water retention away by regularly flushing out the extra sodium from the body.


Effective for Smokers Trying to Quit Smoking


Cantaloupe has minerals and nutrients that help a smoker deal with nicotine withdrawal symptoms effectively when trying to quit smoking. Also it helps replenish the lost vitamin A of the body due to constant smoking and helps the body recover faster.


Effective for Combating Stress


Cantaloupe has superoxide dismutase which is very effective for combating stress by keeping the blood pressure low and the nerves relaxed. It also prevents any cellular death that may be induced due to oxidative stress. The potassium in the fruit maintains the water balance of the body and keeps the heartbeat regularized.


Effective for Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic nephropathy is actually a progressive kidney disorder in which the kidney cells may get dangerously damaged. Cantaloupe extract known by the name of “oxykine” is very effective in preventing the kidney cells damage.

http://www.healthmango.com/health-benefits-of-cantaloupe.html

HLS EVENING OF JAZZ

H L S  E V E N I N G  O F  J A Z Z

T H I S  S A T U R D A Y  J U L Y  2 N D ,  2 0 1 1

F E A T U R I N G  Y O U T H  J A Z Z  B A N D

B O D Y  A N D  S O U L

Body and Soul is a fusion of Soul, Latin, R&B and Jazz, melodically wrapped in a sound that is pleasantly unique. Formally trained by the not for profit Jazz House Kids, Body and Soul is starting to make its mark in the world of Jazz. We are honored to host such an energetic and prolific band at HLS. We know that their unmistaken sound and melodic rhythm will leave you wanting more. Come out to support our creative youth!

The Seriousness Of Diabetes

This Sunday we will be hosting a workshop on diabetes at HLS Montclair. We have invited Pam Cooper who is the Director or Community Initiatives for the American Diabetes Association to inform the community about the seriousness of this disease. Over the past 20 years or more, diabetes has skyrocketed, causing a great deal of pain and sorry for millions all over the world. The statistics below was taken directly from the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet which can be found on the American Diabetes Association's website.

Total prevalence of diabetes

Total: 25.8 million children and adults in the United States—8.3% of the population—have diabetes.

Diagnosed: 18.8 million people

Undiagnosed: 7.0 million people

Prediabetes: 79 million people*

New Cases: 1.9 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in people aged 20 years and older in 2010.

* In contrast to the 2007 National Diabetes Fact Sheet, which used fasting glucose data to estimate undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes, the 2011 National Diabetes Fact Sheet uses both fasting glucose and A1C levels to derive estimates for undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes. These tests were chosen because they are most frequently used in clinical practice.
 

Under 20 years of age

• 215,000, or 0.26% of all people in this age group have diabetes
• About 1 in every 400 children and adolescents has type 1 diabetes

Age 20 years or older

• 25.6 million, or 11.3% of all people in this age group have diabetes

Age 65 years or older

• 10.9 million, or 26.9% of all people in this age group have diabetes

Men

          13.0 million, or 11.8% of all men aged 20 years or older have diabetes

Women

• 12.6 million, or 10.8% of all women aged 20 years or older have diabetes

Race and ethnic differences in prevalence of diagnosed diabetes

After adjusting for population age differences, 2007-2009 national survey data for people diagnosed with diabetes, aged 20 years or older include the following prevalence by race/ethnicity:

• 7.1% of non-Hispanic whites
• 8.4% of Asian Americans
• 12.6% of non-Hispanic blacks
• 11.8% of Hispanics

Among Hispanics rates were:

• 7.6% for Cubans
• 13.3% for Mexican Americans
• 13.8% for Puerto Ricans.

Morbidity and Mortality

• In 2007, diabetes was listed as the underlying cause on 71,382 death certificates and was listed as a contributing factor on an additional 160,022 death certificates. This means that diabetes contributed to a total of 231,404 deaths.

Complications

Heart disease and stroke

• In 2004, heart disease was noted on 68% of diabetes-related death certificates among people aged 65 years or older.
• In 2004, stroke was noted on 16% of diabetes-related death certificates among people aged 65 years or older.
• Adults with diabetes have heart disease death rates about 2 to 4 times higher than adults without diabetes.
• The risk for stroke is 2 to 4 times higher among people with diabetes.

High blood pressure

• In 2005-2008, of adults aged 20 years or older with self-reported diabetes, 67% had blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90 mmHg or used prescription medications for hypertension.

Blindness

• Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness among adults aged 20–74 years.
• In 2005-2008, 4.2 million (28.5%) people with diabetes aged 40 years or older had diabetic retinopathy, and of these, almost 0.7 million (4.4% of those with diabetes) had advanced diabetic retinopathy that could lead to severe vision loss.

Kidney disease

• Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 44% of new cases in 2008.
• In 2008, 48,374 people with diabetes began treatment for end-stage kidney disease in the United States.
• In 2008, a total of 202,290 people with end-stage kidney disease due to diabetes were living on chronic dialysis or with a kidney transplant in the United States.

Nervous system disease (Neuropathy)

• About 60% to 70% of people with diabetes have mild to severe forms of nervous system damage.

Amputation

• More than 60% of nontraumatic lower-limb amputations occur in people with diabetes.
• In 2006, about 65,700 nontraumatic lower-limb amputations were performed in people with diabetes.

Cost of Diabetes

• $174 billion: Total costs of diagnosed diabetes in the United States in 2007
• $116 billion for direct medical costs
• $58 billion for indirect costs (disability, work loss, premature mortality)

After adjusting for population age and sex differences, average medical expenditures among people with diagnosed diabetes were 2.3 times higher than what expenditures would be in the absence of diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association has created a Diabetes Cost Calculator that takes the national cost of diabetes data and provides estimates at the state and congressional district level.

Factoring in the additional costs of undiagnosed diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes brings the total cost of diabetes in the United States in 2007 to $218 billion.

• $18 billion for people with undiagnosed diabetes 
• $25 billion for American adults with prediabetes 
• $623 million for gestational diabetes

 For Additional Information

These statistics and additional information can be found in the National Diabetes Fact Sheet, 2011, the most recent comprehensive assessment of the impact of diabetes in the United States, jointly produced by the CDC, NIH, ADA, and other organizations.

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Make a donation to the American Diabetes Association to help fund leading-edge research that affects the health and well-being of millions of people living with diabetes. Your funds are put to work immediately to support important research efforts and help provide much needed services to people with diabetes.

Freedom by Serron

This masterpiece is entitled "Freedom". It is just one of the creative pieces displayed in HLS Montclair. 

Licorice Root

The abundance of vital nutrients found in nature are almost overwhelming. Most of the common ailments that pester people throughout the year can be combated with things found in nature. Long before CVS, and RiteAid, people treated their ailments naturally, using only what nature gave them. We decided to pick out one example of something found in nature that can be used to treat a number of common ailments. That something is licorice root.

Since licorice root is known for so many health benefits, we will just list them.

Licorice root is known for its antiviral, antibacterial, antiinflammatory, antispasmodic, antioxidant, antidepresent, demulcent and expectorant activity.

Licorice root has been used in the treatment of many minor to severe health conditions which include asthma, body odor, chronic fatigue, depression, obesity, sore throat, cold and flu, coughs, bronchitis, dandruff, gingivitis and tooth decay, canker sores, infections caused by virus such as hepatitis, fungal infections, athlete's foot, heartburn, constipation, peptic ulcer, liver problems, emphysema, psoriasis, shingles, skin rash, hyperpigmentation, baldness, tuberculosis, yeast infections, hormone regulation, mood swings, hot flashes associated with menopause, PMS, muscle cramps, prostate enlargement, bursitis, tendinitis, gout, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Licorice root is often suggested for high cholesterol levels, arterial plaque and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Preliminary studies have shown that Licorice root may suppress the multiplication of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and might be beneficial for people who are at the risk or are suffering from AIDS.

Source: http://www.homeremediesweb.com/licorice-root-health-benefits.php

Ginger Shot

Need a quick immune boost? You have to try a ginger shot. At HLS we squeeze our ginger fresh from the root, assuring it has all of the nutrients needed to benefit your body. The ginger shot is a poweful, effective way of getting all of the health benefits of ginger in one shot. Come on in and try one today.