Comments on: Bird food any one? http://darinsnaturals.com/bird-food-any-one/ Your Source for Optimum Health Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:57:06 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Miguel Berumen http://darinsnaturals.com/bird-food-any-one/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Miguel Berumen Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:57:06 +0000 http://darinsnaturals.com/?p=152#comment-43 Dear Maries, this is an open blog for people to share their ideas, research and studies freely it does not mean it is all right or wrong. It has been my personal experience in traveling that people consume alpiste not sure if it's bird or human grade, I simply see them pull it out toast it and consume it. What alpiste.com is proposing has it's share of validity though I would take it with tweezers and be very subjective about the facts nothing is set in stone and nothing can really guarantee you, you are getting the best or cleanest product. Do your own research and come to your own conclusions thank you and please share your thoughts Dear Maries, this is an open blog for people to share their ideas, research and studies freely it does not mean it is all right or wrong. It has been my personal experience in traveling that people consume alpiste not sure if it’s bird or human grade, I simply see them pull it out toast it and consume it. What alpiste.com is proposing has it’s share of validity though I would take it with tweezers and be very subjective about the facts nothing is set in stone and nothing can really guarantee you, you are getting the best or cleanest product. Do your own research and come to your own conclusions thank you and please share your thoughts

]]> By: Marie http://darinsnaturals.com/bird-food-any-one/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Marie Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:41:24 +0000 http://darinsnaturals.com/?p=152#comment-40 Hi, does this mean that alpiste.com is right? is the bird food quality dangerous? Hi, does this mean that alpiste.com is right? is the bird food quality dangerous?

]]> By: Alpiste.com http://darinsnaturals.com/bird-food-any-one/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Alpiste.com Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:35:15 +0000 http://darinsnaturals.com/?p=152#comment-39 Source: http://www.alpiste.com/faq Antioxidant activity. One 2004 study found canaryseed has antioxidant activity close to that of vitamin C. Plant sterols and certain esters of caffeic acid (which is unrelated to caffeine) may contribute to canaryseed's antioxidant activity. Protein and amino acids. Canaryseed has 9 grams of protein per 5 tablespoon serving (measured dry). This is 18% of the US Recommended Daily Allowance. Analysis of canaryseed protein found proportionately high levels of arginine, tryptophan and phenylalanine. Canaryseed appears to have considerably more arginine than most grains-falling closer to quinoa, amaranth and some legumes-and a low ratio of lysine to arginine. Iron. Canaryseed is a good source of iron, providing 3 mg per 5 tablespoon serving (measured dry). This is 18% of the US Recommended Daily Allowance. Digestion and nutrient absorption. Many people, notably the Raw Foodists, believe that eating enzyme-rich foods promotes digestion and health. Cooking plant foods destroys many if not most of these enzymes. Since canaryseed grain is soaked and consumed raw, it has these active enzymes in it. Source: http://www.alpiste.com/faq Source: http://www.alpiste.com/faq
Antioxidant activity.
One 2004 study found canaryseed has antioxidant activity close to that of vitamin C. Plant sterols and certain esters of caffeic acid (which is unrelated to caffeine) may contribute to canaryseed’s antioxidant activity.

Protein and amino acids.
Canaryseed has 9 grams of protein per 5 tablespoon serving (measured dry). This is 18% of the US Recommended Daily Allowance. Analysis of canaryseed protein found proportionately high levels of arginine, tryptophan and phenylalanine. Canaryseed appears to have considerably more arginine than most grains-falling closer to quinoa, amaranth and some legumes-and a low ratio of lysine to arginine.

Iron.
Canaryseed is a good source of iron, providing 3 mg per 5 tablespoon serving (measured dry). This is 18% of the US Recommended Daily Allowance.

Digestion and nutrient absorption.
Many people, notably the Raw Foodists, believe that eating enzyme-rich foods promotes digestion and health. Cooking plant foods destroys many if not most of these enzymes. Since canaryseed grain is soaked and consumed raw, it has these active enzymes in it.

Source: http://www.alpiste.com/faq

]]> By: Alpiste.com http://darinsnaturals.com/bird-food-any-one/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Alpiste.com Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:31:09 +0000 http://darinsnaturals.com/?p=152#comment-38 Hi Patricia! Great research on your end. For the record, http://www.alpiste.com carries (hairless) canary seed and is the only company certified to carry the "Silica Fiber Free" seal. Let me know if you have any other questions George pureza@alpiste.com Hi Patricia! Great research on your end. For the record, http://www.alpiste.com carries (hairless) canary seed and is the only company certified to carry the “Silica Fiber Free” seal.

Let me know if you have any other questions
George
pureza@alpiste.com

]]> By: Patricia http://darinsnaturals.com/bird-food-any-one/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Patricia Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:35:13 +0000 http://darinsnaturals.com/?p=152#comment-37 I found the answer myself:Abstract ofArticle A fine fibrous silica contaminant of flour in the high oesophageal cancer area of North-East Iran C. H. O'Neill 1, G. M. Hodges 1, P. N. Riddle 1, P. W. Jordan 1, R. H. Newman 1, R. J. Flood 2, E. C. Toulson 3 1Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PX, England 2Official Seed Testing Station, Cambridge CB3 OLE, England 3Jeol (U.K.) Ltd., London NW9 OJN, England We report here the discovery and characterization of a fibrous mineral contaminant of the diet in that area of north-east Iran where oesophageal cancer has a very high incidence. This contaminant has a smoothly tapering shape and is between 50 and 150 m long. The greatest diameter is between I and 10 and this decreases to a sharply pointed tip with a radius of curvature of between 0.25 and 0.60 m. Electron microscope X-ray analysis shows that this fibre consists almost entirely of silica. It is free from alkali metals, aluminium and iron, and therefore differs from other known natural or manmade mineral fibres. Examination of the seeds of more than sixty different species of weed known to contaminate the wheat in this area of the Middle East shows that the fibre originates from the seeds of the common Mediterranean grass Phalaris minor. This seed bears fibres of the same dimensions, composition and birefringence, borne upon the inflorescence bracts which envelop the pericarp of the seeds of this and other members of the Phalaris genus. They are broken off from the seed when the wheat is milled but persist in the flour, where up to 3,000 are found in each gram. Similar fibres can be isolated in quantity from the seeds of related species which are grown commercially, and they have a similar size and composition. When cells of the 3T3 mouse fibroblast line are exposed to these fibres in semi-solid suspension culture, their proliferation is stimulated more than 100-fold. We present an hypothesis for the involvement of these plant mineral fibres in the aetiology of oesophageal cancer in Iran and in other areas of high incidence. read in: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/112712498/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0 I found the answer myself:Abstract ofArticle
A fine fibrous silica contaminant of flour in the high oesophageal cancer area of North-East Iran
C. H. O’Neill 1, G. M. Hodges 1, P. N. Riddle 1, P. W. Jordan 1, R. H. Newman 1, R. J. Flood 2, E. C. Toulson 3
1Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PX, England
2Official Seed Testing Station, Cambridge CB3 OLE, England
3Jeol (U.K.) Ltd., London NW9 OJN, England

We report here the discovery and characterization of a fibrous mineral contaminant of the diet in that area of north-east Iran where oesophageal cancer has a very high incidence. This contaminant has a smoothly tapering shape and is between 50 and 150 m long. The greatest diameter is between I and 10 and this decreases to a sharply pointed tip with a radius of curvature of between 0.25 and 0.60 m. Electron microscope X-ray analysis shows that this fibre consists almost entirely of silica. It is free from alkali metals, aluminium and iron, and therefore differs from other known natural or manmade mineral fibres. Examination of the seeds of more than sixty different species of weed known to contaminate the wheat in this area of the Middle East shows that the fibre originates from the seeds of the common Mediterranean grass Phalaris minor. This seed bears fibres of the same dimensions, composition and birefringence, borne upon the inflorescence bracts which envelop the pericarp of the seeds of this and other members of the Phalaris genus. They are broken off from the seed when the wheat is milled but persist in the flour, where up to 3,000 are found in each gram. Similar fibres can be isolated in quantity from the seeds of related species which are grown commercially, and they have a similar size and composition. When cells of the 3T3 mouse fibroblast line are exposed to these fibres in semi-solid suspension culture, their proliferation is stimulated more than 100-fold. We present an hypothesis for the involvement of these plant mineral fibres in the aetiology of oesophageal cancer in Iran and in other areas of high incidence.
read in: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/112712498/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0

]]> By: Patricia http://darinsnaturals.com/bird-food-any-one/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Patricia Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:21:07 +0000 http://darinsnaturals.com/?p=152#comment-36 To Alpiste.com:The research (published in the 80's)you posted says that "The hairs occurring on the surface and the persistent bracts of the fruits of canary grass (Phalaris canariensis) consist of opaline silica..." On the surface of what? it does not say on the surface of seeds.Are they just on the surface of fruit? if so then why worry if we eat the seeds? Can you clarify?Thanks. To Alpiste.com:The research (published in the 80’s)you posted says that “The hairs occurring on the surface and the persistent bracts of the fruits of canary grass (Phalaris canariensis) consist of opaline silica…”
On the surface of what? it does not say on the surface of seeds.Are they just on the surface of fruit? if so then why worry if we eat the seeds? Can you clarify?Thanks.

]]> By: Miguel Berumen http://darinsnaturals.com/bird-food-any-one/comment-page-1/#comment-35 Miguel Berumen Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:11:43 +0000 http://darinsnaturals.com/?p=152#comment-35 Thank you Ignacio, it is always our pleasure to assist in the best way possible. Take into consideration there are many factors to ¨good¨ health and they are not all same size fits all. Your opinion is well received and appreciated, please feel free to come back soon and let us know more on your experiences with Alpiste or any other health positive effects you or loved ones are having in general. Darins Naturals is a place where we hope to exchange ideas, recipes, comments, opinions even criticism. Thank you once again Thank you Ignacio, it is always our pleasure to assist in the best way possible. Take into consideration there are many factors to ¨good¨ health and they are not all same size fits all. Your opinion is well received and appreciated, please feel free to come back soon and let us know more on your experiences with Alpiste or any other health positive effects you or loved ones are having in general. Darins Naturals is a place where we hope to exchange ideas, recipes, comments, opinions even criticism. Thank you once again

]]> By: Alpiste.com http://darinsnaturals.com/bird-food-any-one/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Alpiste.com Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:01:20 +0000 http://darinsnaturals.com/?p=152#comment-32 The alpiste diet is a very effective way to supplement your protein and iron needs. This is great for vegetarians looking for a great source of nutrition! Many people eat bird food quality Alpiste and are unaware that it contains naturally occurring silica fibers that have been linked to cancer. Silica fibers in the traditional bird food quality phalaris canariensis are microscopic needle-like 'hairs' on the outside of traditional bird food quality canaryseed. These fibers have a shape and size similar to asbestos fibers and have been directly linked to esophageal cancer in various studies. For your safety stay away from bird food quality! For more details on the preparation and health benefits of "Silica Fiber Free" alpiste go to: http://www.alpiste.com/faq The alpiste diet is a very effective way to supplement your protein and iron needs. This is great for vegetarians looking for a great source of nutrition! Many people eat bird food quality Alpiste and are unaware that it contains naturally occurring silica fibers that have been linked to cancer.

Silica fibers in the traditional bird food quality phalaris canariensis are microscopic needle-like ‘hairs’ on the outside of traditional bird food quality canaryseed. These fibers have a shape and size similar to asbestos fibers and have been directly linked to esophageal cancer in various studies.
For your safety stay away from bird food quality!
For more details on the preparation and health benefits of “Silica Fiber Free” alpiste go to:
http://www.alpiste.com/faq

]]> By: Ignacio Valdez http://darinsnaturals.com/bird-food-any-one/comment-page-1/#comment-28 Ignacio Valdez Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:55:49 +0000 http://darinsnaturals.com/?p=152#comment-28 Great article, I'm actually considering trying it, my dad and one of my uncles are diabetic, so they heard about this "Alpiste" and they sugar levels went down considerable and and both of them feel better, now i would like to say that it is a good thing to try and add it to your diet, of course you are not going to stop eating healthy, it is found that you can have this "milk" along with your normal food as well as one in the morning when before brakefast and 2hrs before going to bed, and that will help with in your endeavours of loosing body fat. Once more thanks for the article it really helped me researching more about Alpiste, thanks. Great article, I’m actually considering trying it, my dad and one of my uncles are diabetic, so they heard about this “Alpiste” and they sugar levels went down considerable and and both of them feel better, now i would like to say that it is a good thing to try and add it to your diet, of course you are not going to stop eating healthy, it is found that you can have this “milk” along with your normal food as well as one in the morning when before brakefast and 2hrs before going to bed, and that will help with in your endeavours of loosing body fat. Once more thanks for the article it really helped me researching more about Alpiste, thanks.

]]> By: Alpiste.com http://darinsnaturals.com/bird-food-any-one/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Alpiste.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:18:56 +0000 http://darinsnaturals.com/?p=152#comment-21 I would appreciate it if you would not slander us. For the record... Silica Spicules in Canary Grass R. H. NEWMAN and A. L. MACKAY Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Lincoln's Inn Fields London WC2A 3PX Department of Crystallography, Birkbeck College Malet Street, London WCIE 7HX Accepted: 20 July 1983 The hairs occurring on the surface and the persistent bracts of the fruits of canary grass (Phalaris canariensis) consist of opaline silica spicules emerging from the abaxial epidermal cells. They are approx. 500 µm long and taper from a diameter of 15 um at the base to a tip radius of 0.3 µm. These spicules are found in the diet of people living in areas in which very high incidences of oesophageal cancer occur. The microstructure of cleaned spicules is complex and differes from that of mineral opal and also from tabashir, a plant opal occurring in bamboo, which is a relatively unstructured emulsion of silica particles. Phalaris canariensis, silica deposits, silicification, hairs, electron microscopy, lectron-probe, microanalysis I suggest you do some additional research George I would appreciate it if you would not slander us.

For the record…

Silica Spicules in Canary Grass

R. H. NEWMAN and A. L. MACKAY
Imperial Cancer Research Fund, Lincoln’s Inn Fields London WC2A 3PX
Department of Crystallography, Birkbeck College Malet Street, London WCIE 7HX

Accepted: 20 July 1983

The hairs occurring on the surface and the persistent bracts of the fruits of canary grass (Phalaris canariensis) consist of opaline silica spicules emerging from the abaxial epidermal cells. They are approx. 500 µm long and taper from a diameter of 15 um at the base to a tip radius of 0.3 µm. These spicules are found in the diet of people living in areas in which very high incidences of oesophageal cancer occur. The microstructure of cleaned spicules is complex and differes from that of mineral opal and also from tabashir, a plant opal occurring in bamboo, which is a relatively unstructured emulsion of silica particles.

Phalaris canariensis, silica deposits, silicification, hairs, electron microscopy, lectron-probe, microanalysis

I suggest you do some additional research
George

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