1. Prostate cancer. Research shows that pomegranate extracts can encourage prostate cells to commit suicide (apoptosis) and can also slow the reproduction of prostate cancer cells. (Albrecht; Rettig; Seeram) Components in pomegranates called ellagitannins can interfere with the growth of new blood vessels, which are necessary to nourish prostate tumors. (Sartippour) Other compounds, specifically punicic acid, delphinidin chloride, and kaempferol, can inhibit prostate cell growth stimulated by dihydrotestosterone (DHT). (Gasmi) Scientists have also noted that pomegranate can inhibit gene expression in androgen-independent prostate cancer. (Hong)

2. PSA. In studies, men with prostate cancer who had had surgery or radiation but whose PSA levels had climbed were given 8 ounces of pomegranate juice daily. While the average PSA level had doubled every 15 months before drinking pomegranate juice, it was taking 54 months by the end of the study. The juice also was associated with a 17 percent increase in cancer cell apoptosis and a 12 percent decline in the spread of cancer cells. (Pantuck)

3. Erectile dysfunction. Several studies provide evidence that pomegranate may have a role in erectile dysfunction. In one animal study, investigators compared pomegranate juice, red wine, green tea, and several berry juices and found that pomegranate juice showed the most antioxidant capacity. Long-term intake of pomegranate juice improved erectile function and reduced erectile tissue fibrosis. (Azadozoi) A study of men with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction found that pomegranate juice intake resulted in some improvement in erectile function. (Forest)

4. Breast and lung cancers. Studies in Israel report that pomegranate juice kills breast cancer cells without damaging healthy cells, and that it may also stop breast cancer cells from forming. (Kim) Other research indicates that pomegranate juice may inhibit the development of lung cancer. (Khan)

5. Osteoarthritis. Several studies indicate that pomegranate juice may prevent the deterioration of cartilage, which is characteristic of arthritis. A February 2010 study reported that pomegranate juice helped prevent cartilage damage in the knee joints of animal models with osteoarthritis. (Hadipour-Jahromy)

6. Rheumatoid arthritis. In a mouse model, pomegranate extract reduced inflammation and joint damage associated with rheumatoid arthritis. (Shukla) Another study reported that pomegranate extract and extract-derived compounds may be helpful in inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis by suppressing mast cells and basophils. (Rasheed)

7. Cholesterol and blood vessels. Pomegranate juice has been associated with both lowering cholesterol levels (the bad LDL cholesterol) and protecting blood vessels by preventing the buildup of plaque in the arteries and the development of atherosclerotic lesions. (Aviram 2002) A recent study found that 100% pomegranate juice and 100% black currant juice were superior to other beverages tested in inhibiting the formation of atherosclerotic lesions. (Rosenblat 2010) In another study, pomegranate had a positive impact on carotid intima-media thickness progression in some patients who had moderate risk of coronary heart disease. (Davidson)

8. Heart health. In patients with coronary heart disease, daily intake of pomegranate juice for three months improved stress-induced myocardial ischemia. (Sumner) Another study found that pomegranate juice can reduce cholesterol accumulation and the formation of foam cells, which contribute to lesion growth. (Fuhrman) Pomegranate juice also demonstrated several heart-related benefits in a study conducted in Israel, including reduction in lesion size in mice with advanced atherosclerosis, reduction in macrophage oxidative stress, and prevention of the development of atherosclerosis. (Kaplan) An analysis of both pomegranate juice and extract revealed that both have the ability to inhibit platelet activity, which is helpful in reducing cardiovascular disease risk. (Mattiello)

9. Metabolic syndrome. Pomegranate extract increased the actions of nitric oxide and supported arterial function in obese rats, suggesting it has potential clinical use in metabolic syndrome. (de Nigris)

10. Blood pressure. Research shows that adults with high blood pressure who drank 1.7 ounces of pomegranate juice daily lowered their systolic blood pressure by as much as 5 percent. (Aviram 2001)

11. Improves recovery from exercise. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found that supplementing with ellagitannins from pomegranate extract significantly improved recovery of isometric strength two to three days after engaging in exercise that had caused muscle damage. (Trombold)

12. Alzheimer’s disease. In an animal study from Loma Linda University, researchers administered pomegranate juice, which is rich in polyphenols, to one group of mice and sugar water to another. The mice given the pomegranate juice learned tasks more quickly than those given the sugar water. The pomegranate-treated mice also had significantly less (about 50%) accumulation of beta-amyloid in the brain. Beta-amyloid protein is believed to play a major role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. (Hartman)

13. Supports healthy immune response. Pomegranate extracts and pomegranate juice are both rich in polyphenols. Experts note that daily consumption of these pomegranate products can support the immune system’s antioxidant, antimalarial, and antimicrobial capacities. (Reddy)

14. Type 2 diabetes. Pomegranate seed oil, which is a rich source of conjugate linolenic acid (CLA), was associated with an improvement in insulin sensitivity in one animal study, which suggests it may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (McFarlin) Two other studies found that pomegranate juice and/or pomegranate extract had a positive impact on diabetic patients, suggesting daily use of these products could reduce their risk of developing atherosclerosis. (Rock; Rosenblat)

Whether you choose a fresh pomegranate, pomegranate juice, or a supplement, you will be treating yourself to a wealth of antioxidants and other nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, folic acid, fiber, potassium, and niacin and a boost to prostate and overall health.

References

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Aviram M et al. Pomegranate juice flavonoids inhibit low-density lipoprotein oxidation and cardiovascular diseases: studies in atherosclerotic mice and in humans. Drugs Exp Clin Res 2002; 28(2-3): 49-62

Aviram M, Dornfeld L. Pomegranate juice consumption inhibits serum angiotensin converting enzyme activity and reduces systolic blood pressure. Atherosclerosis 2001 Sep; 158(1):195-98

Azadzoi KM et al. Oxidative stress in arteriogenic erectile dysfunction: prophylactic role of antioxidants. J Urol 2005; 174:386-93

Davidson MH et al. Effects of consumption of pomegranate juice on carotid intima-media thickness in men and women at moderate risk for coronary heart disease. Am J Cardiol 2009; 104:936-42

Forest CP et al. Efficacy and safety of pomegranate juice on improvement of erectile dysfunction in male patients with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover study. Intl J Impot Res 2007; doi: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3901570

Fuhrman B et al. Pomegranate juice inhibits oxidized LDL uptake and cholesterol biosynthesis in macrophages. J Nutr Biochem 2005; 16:570-76

Gasmi J, Sanderson JT. Growth inhibitory, antiandrogenic, and pro-apoptotic effects of punicic acid in LNCaP human prostate cancer cells. J Agric Food Chem 2010 Nov 10

Hadipour-Jahromy M, Mozaffari-Kermani R. Chondroprotective effects of pomegranate juice on monoiodoacetate-induced osteoarthritis of the knee joint of mice. Phytotherapy Res 2010 Feb; 24(2): 182-85

Hartman RE et al. Pomegranate juice decreases amyloid load and improves behavior in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Neurobiol Dis 2006 Dec; 24(3): 506-15

Hong MY et al. Pomegranate polyphenols down-regulate expression of androgen-synthesizing genes in human prostate cancer cells overexpressing the androgen receptor. J Nutr Biochem 2008; 19:848-55

Kaplan M et al. Pomegranate juice supplementation to atherosclerotic mice reduces macrophage lipid peroxidation, cellular cholesterol accumulation and development of atherosclerosis. J Nutr 2001; 131:2082-89

Khan N, et al. Pomegranate fruit extract inhibits prosurvival pathways in human A549 lung carcinoma cells and tumor growth in athymic nude mice. Carcinogenesis 2006 Aug 18

Kim ND, et al. Chemopreventive and adjuvant therapeutic potential of pomegranate (Punica granatum) for human breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2002 Feb; 71(3):203-17

Mattiello T et al. Effects of pomegranate juice and extract polyphenols on platelet function. J Medicinal Med 2009; 12(2): 334-39

McFarlin BK et al. Pomegranate seed oil consumption during a period of high-fat feeding reduces weight gain and reduces type 2 diabetes risk in CD-1 mice. Br J Nutr 2008

de Nigris F et al. The influence of pomegranate fruit extract in comparison to regular pomegranate juice and seed oil on nitric oxide and arterial function in obese Zucker rats. Nitric Oxide 2007; 17:50-54

Pantuck AJ, et al. Phase II study of pomegranate juice for men with rising prostate-specific antigen following surgery or radiation for prostate cancer. Clin Cancer Res 2006; 12:4018-26

Rasheed Z et al. Polyphenol-rich pomegranate fruit extract (POMx) suppresses PMACI-induced expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines by inhibiting the activation of MAP Kinases and NF-kB in human KU812 cells. J Inflammation 2009; 6(1)

Reddy MK et al. Antioxidant, antimalarial and antimicrobial activities of tannin-rich fractions, ellagitannins and phenolic acids from Punica granatum L. Planta Medica 2007

Rettig MB, et al. Pomegranate extract inhibits androgen-independent prostate cancer growth through a nuclear factor-kappaB-dependent mechanism. Mol Cancer Therapeutics 2008; 7:2662 71

Rock W et al. Consumption of Wonderful Variety Pomegranate Juice and extract by diabetic patients increases paraoxonase 1 association with high-density lipoprotein and stimulates its catalytic activities. J AgricFood Chem 2008; 56: 8704-13

Rosenblat M et al. Anti-oxidative effects of pomegranate juice (PJ) consumption by diabetic patients on serum and on macrophages. Atherosclerosis 2006; 187:363-71

Rosenblat M et al. Consumption of polyphenolic-rich beverages (mostly pomegranate and black currant juices) by healthy subjects for a short term increased serum antioxidant status, and the serum’s ability to attenuate macrophage cholesterol accumulation. Food Function 2010; 1:99-109

Sartippour MR et al. Ellagitannin-rich pomegranate extract inhibits angiogenesis in prostate cancer in vitro and in vivo. Intl J Oncol 2008; 32:475-80

Seeram NP et al. In vitro antiproliferative, apoptotic and antioxidant activities of punicalagin, ellagic acid and a total pomegranate tannin extract are enhanced in combination with other polyphenols as found in pomegranate juice. J Nutr Biochem 2005 Jun; 16(6):360-67.

Shukla M et al. Consumption of hydrolysable tannins-rich pomegranate extract suppresses inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis. Nutrition 2008; 24:733-43

Sumner MD et al. Effects of pomegranate juice consumption on myocardial perfusion in patients with coronary heart disease. Am J Cardiol 2005; 96: 810-14

Trombold JR et al. Ellagitannin consumption improves strength recovery 2-3 d after eccentric exercise. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2010; 42(3): 493-98

Apart from the fact that it contains a massive 240 calories (half a Big Mac), Soy Protein Isolate and a bunch of other unpronounceable ingredients, here are 50 other reasons to avoid Genisoy Protein Bars. Sure, some of it might be good; but most of that is window dressing for the processed ingredients, additives, chemicals, artificial flavors and preservatives. And with a case price of $1.25 each bar they may be cheap, but so are 99 cent tacos. You get what you pay for. Grab a handful of almonds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds instead.

Ingredients: GENISOY BLEND (SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, ALKALIZED COCOA, CHOCOLATE COOKIE PIECES [WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, SALT, BAKING SODA], SOY CRISPS [SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT], ROASTED SOY NUTS, CANOLA OIL, PEANUT BUTTER), CORN SYRUP, YOGURT FLAVORED COATING (SUGAR, PALM KERNEL OIL, SKIM MILK SOLIDS, YOGURT POWDER [CULTURED WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CULTURED SKIM MILK, YOGURT CULTURE], SOY LECITHIN, [AN EMULSIFIER], SALT, TWO PERCENT OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: WATER, NATURAL FLAVORS, SALT, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, CORN STARCH, ASCORBIC ACID [VITAMIN C], ALMOND BUTTER, WHEAT GERM, SODIUM SELENITE, VITAMIN E ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, ZINC OXIDE, COPPER GLUCONATE, CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE [VITAMIN B6], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, BIOTIN, POTASSIUM IODIDE, CYANOCOBALAMIN [VITAMIN B12].

CONTAINS: SOY, WHEAT, PEANUTS, MILK AND TREE NUTS (ALMONDS). MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT PROCESSES EGGS, SEEDS, AND FISH PRODUCTS.

Here is a great antioxidant smoothie to start the day:

1. The night before, steep 4 bags of organic green tea and 2 bags of organic white tea in 3 Coffee Plungers and leave overnight in the fridge (basically, about 12-15 cups all up).

2. In the morning, mix in the blender with a tablespoon of each of Navitas Maca Powder, Goji and Acai.

3. Add half a banana and half a cup of Greek yogurt.

4. Add half a cup of frozen organic blueberries.

5. Add 3 tablespoons of OmegaRX Liquid Omega3.

Put it all in a blender and then put it in a BPA-free big container and drink it all morning long!

Given also that apparently (according to most “Doctors”) I have a 30% chance of getting prostate cancer given my High Grade PIN I am all about maximum nutrition, immunity and wellness as well as inflammation management through diet and lifestyle. And I am going to do everything I can to avoid that next biopsy!

Lately I have been using Body Media to get a more scientific insight to my calorie burn and its great.  It’s within 5% of the clinical devices for measuring MET (basically, metabolic activity and calorie burn) on a daily basis. I have a bunch of heart rate monitors and other devices but I have been training long enough to know that for me, its “calories in” and “calories out” and that’s about it; no fads. And my “calories out” are activated by a hard daily training regime that mixes up boxing, running (not jogging; once you are over 45 you have to run!), weight training, mountain biking, surfing, swimming, paddle-boarding, skiing, yoga and whatever else the weather dictates.   The most important thing for me is to make sure to maintain variety so as to not get bored and also to make sure it’s high intensity.   The better and harder the workout, the better and more productive I feel and given all the evidence on exercise and inflammation management and disease prevention it’s a big part of my day.

Those people who have an illness know that it is all encompassing and drives every decision that they take. Some make more of a commitment to change than others and its the individuals that want massive change and commitment who I am trying to reach out to with this blog and the upcoming website www.prostate.net. These are the individuals that want all the resources and information they can get to make informed decisions and who are committed to making changes to live a long healthy life.

Once you have prostate cancer or any other major disease irrespective of your treatment and recovery, its with you for life as it governs every decision you make going forward and there are day to day steps you can take to reduce your risk and be in a state of maximum immunity to give yourself the best chance of long term survival. These include diet, hormone balance, weight loss, natural prevention, exercise and lifestyle management. It only takes one cell to start the process of mutation again so you have to give your body the maximum defenses against any further invasion. Whether you have had your prostate radiated, removed, implanted, bombarded with ultrasound, or left alone, there is always a chance that the cancer may return and that is the unfortunate fact.   It’s increasing your defenses and immunity against disease is what I am passionate about. And that is everything from not drinking out of plastic containers and exposing yourself to  toxins, chemicals and BPA to analyzing every single label and nutritional component of everything that passes my lips. And I am sure that people in my building think I have something the matter with me as I drink 15-20 cups of green tea and white tea all morning which has me racing out of my office every thirty minutes! That’s just a small insight into some of the things I do.

So this post was meant to be on my breakfast but I got a bit distracted. Anyway, here is an idea of my typical breakfast mixing in healthy fats, carbs and protein (over the weeks I will pass on some further insights, recipes and information I hope is helpful; also take a look at The Prostate Diet and register to be notified when released by subscribing to the Prostate.net Newsletter);

Sample Breakfast

1. Ezekiel Low Glycemic Bread slice with avocado spread (instead of butter) and half can of Vital Choice BPA-free certified sardines (great fats and Omega3). I mix some Tabasco and cayenne pepper in to the sardines and eat this before my training session.

2. A good handful of organic cherry tomatoes (or two cups) sliced with 3 cups of cut-up organic spinach cooked in a small amount of olive oil with a dusting of   turmeric, garlic and curry powder. Every third day I do this I may also add an egg white or two and mix that in as well for additional protein if I have a big workout session ahead. I eat half straight away and half after my workout.

3. 2-3 Cups of Aiya Matcha Green Tea. This is the purest and highest EGCG (catechin/antioxidant) green tea available. I make this in a bowl with a whisk or a stone grinder in a grinding bowl with hot water and then add Rice Milk (no soy for me).

That usually sees me through a 1 1/2 hour training session.

For recovery and nutrition throughout the morning I then turn to a shot of JoMo and my Antioxidant Recovery Smoothie (see below) which I drink all morning through to about 2pm.

Craig’s Antioxidant Smoothie:

1. The night before, steep 4 bags of organic green tea and 2 bags of organic white tea in 3 Coffee Plungers and leave overnight in the fridge (basically, about 12-15 cups all up).

2. In the morning, mix in the blender with a tablespoon of each of Navitas Maca Powder, Goji and Acai.

3. Add half a banana and half a cup of Greek yogurt.

4. Add half a cup of frozen organic blueberries.

5. Add 3 tablespoons of OmegaRX Liquid Omega3.

Put it all in a blender and then put it in a big container (I use 2 of these) and drink it all morning long!

And that’s about it for the morning! Great nutrition, a hard workout and I am ready to go knowing that I am giving my body the best defense against disease.

Enjoy!

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ED after prostate surgery

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The Prostate Diet

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Prostate Cancer Nutrition Studies

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Lignan content of foods

Pectin and prostate cancer

Pomegranates and prostate cancer

Tomatoes (lycopene) and prostate cancer

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Getting enough fruits and vegetables

Protein and Prostate Health

How much protein do I need?

Best sources of protein

How much protein is too much?

8 tips on transitioning to plant protein

Protein content of plant based foods

Tempeh and seitan

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Soy protein and your prostate

The China Study and soy

Soy is like chocolate

Can soy cause cancer?

Who screwed with my soybeans?

How much soy is healthy?

Isoflavone levels in soy

Fermented soy

Protein supplements

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Omega 3 and Prostate Cancer

What are omega 3′s?

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How much omega 3 do I need?

Best sources of omega 3

Fats and Prostate Health

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A-Z cancer causing food additives

Acesulfame-K

Acetamide

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Aspartame

Bisphenol-A (BPA)

Butadiene-Styrene Copolymer

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Carrageenan

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Methylcellulose

Polysorbate 60 & 80

Potassium Bromate

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Tertiary Butylhydroquinone

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Foods to avoid

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Top 6 foods to avoid for prostate health

Chondroitin and prostate cancer

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Aloe vera

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Ashwagandha

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Bee pollen

Beet juice powder

Bentonite clay

Beta-sitosterol

Boron

Buckthorn bark

Calcium

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Cat’s claw

Catuaba

Cayenne

Charcoal

Chlorella

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Coenzyme Q10

Copper

Cranberry

Damiana

Echinacea

Essiac tea

Fenugreek

Folate/folic acid

Genistein

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Glucosamine

Goldenseal

Gotu kola

Grape seed extract

Green tea

Hesperidin

Horney goat weed

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Inositol/IP3

Iodine

Iron

Licorice

Lutein

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Lypase

Lysine

Maca

Magnesium

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Eat Cancer Killers

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Sources of vitamin D

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The 6 Pillars of Prostate Health

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Resources

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International Prostate Symptoms Test

Medical Language of the Prostate

Presidents Cancer Panel Report

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First, its full of male power nutrient No.1, lycopene, and if you don’t know what that does for you then you better read up quick! Lycopene is best absorbed in its cooked tomato based state and the benefits from lycopene in its supplement form are actually questionable. In fact, the clinical studies seem to suggest the best way to get lycopene is from tomato based products and especially tomato sauces, pastes, cooked tomatoes and yes, actually, pizza! More on lycopene and prostate health

Next male power nutrient and cancer killer No.2 is capsaicin, a massively powerful capsaicinoid found in chili peppers.

Apart from its general health effects capsaicin has a particular benefit in causing apoptosis in prostate cancer cells. Basically, that means it causes cancer cells in the prostate to self destruct. Bang!

Garlic is awesome for all sorts of reasons and olive oil is great for joint pain and overall health. The avocados also provide you with some great fats.

Recipe

* 2 x 1lb cans organic peeled tomatoes (Muir Glen Organic Whole Peeled is what we suggest, preferably in glass containers)

* 1 medium organic green bell pepper, chopped

* 1 medium organic red bell pepper, chopped

* 1 small fresh green chili pepper, finely chopped

* 1 small onion, chopped

* 1 carrot, chopped

* 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

* 3 large garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste

* 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar, or to taste

* 3 tablespoons olive oil

* avocado and cilantro for garnish

Preparation

In a food processor puree chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, chili pepper, onion, carrot and cucumber, garlic paste, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Chill soup at least 6 hours or overnight.

Make it every week and have it as part of your weekly menu. Great for all the family (a bit spicy for kids so watch out) but especially great for prostate health. Keep it in the fridge and its best the day after preparation.

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Enjoy!

Spaghetti with Sardines

1/2 lb spaghetti or angel hair pasta

Organic extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

Two 4.375 oz cans Sardines in EVOO or Organic Tomato

1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes

3 cloves garlic

Red pepper flakes organic cayenne pepper to taste

Sea salt and organic ground pepper o taste

Chopped parsley to taste

• Cook spaghetti or other pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain pasta, reserving one cup of the water. Rinse pasta in cool water, toss it in a bit of oil, and set aside, covered.
• Meanwhile, saut garlic in a generous amount of olive oil, and add cherry or grape tomatoes.
• Season lightly with salt and pepper and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• Add a small amount of the pasta cooking water and let simmer for a few minutes.
• Remove the whole sardine pieces from the can and drain out the olive oil (if using oil-packed sardines) or tomato sauce (if using sardines in tomato sauce), reserving it for the sauce. Chunk half of the sardines into the sauce and leave the rest for later.
• Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce. If more moisture is desired, add the reserved olive oil or tomato sauce from the sardine cans, or pasta water.

Transfer to the serving dish, and top with chunks of the remaining sardines. Garnish with more red pepper flakes and parsley flakes.

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