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Eating grapes for better living

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

Eating grapes for better living

Brain Health:

* The resveratrol in grapes has been associated with better brain health and is believed to protect against acute and chronic neurological diseases.

* It was shown in animals that exerts protection against brain damage caused by a neurotoxin.

* Resveratrol belongs to a family of compounds that inhibit the formation of tiny structures around the nerves called fibrils, indicative of Alzheimer’s disease and other degenerative nerve diseases.

* The Parkinson, the areas around the nerves of iron are enriched in an abnormal way, which makes them more susceptible to oxidative damage. In one study, resveratrol and other antioxidants protected nerve cells similar to those of Parkinson against oxidation by iron.

Heart Health:

* The antioxidants of grapes have been shown to reduce susceptibility to oxidation of lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C by its acronym in English). It is believed that oxidized LDL plays a critical role in early stages of the atherosclerotic process.

* The grape polyphenols reduce platelet aggregation and arterial lesion formation. (more…)

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Importance of bread

Monday, June 14th, 2010

The main importance of the bread comes from energy production, through the calories for the human body produces in the form of carbohydrates, also known as carbohydrates.

Importance of bread

Equally important is the contribution that produces bread for protein, which is 8 percent. This makes it a cheap source of them. Its fat content is low, you need to eat much bread or too fat.

However, there are certain kinds of bread contain more fat than ordinary bread, like the one used to hot dogs, bread with which to build burgers, that of baking bread and butter, no matter variety.

It is also an important source of fiber although, according to scientific studies, the difference is not extraordinary in relation to the integral. The rye breads and wheat contain about 6 percent. The common bread, butter, hamburger and hot dog, contains between 4 and 3 percent fiber.

Bread is a good food. Tenersele should not fear what you do need to do is not eat in exaggeration.

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Benefits Sweet Potatotes

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Benefits Sweet PotatoesSweet potatoes are an excellent food, especially for those with a low weight, who want to gain a few kilos, without being overloaded by abusing food.

It is very good for the energy they need through their food, especially those who are athletes, the elderly, and children, for their regenerative properties in case of disease, debilitation and convalescence.

The sweet potato is a food unknown to those who brand as healthy, although it has a lot of benefits, and many nutritional and therapeutic properties, which becomes the most healthy one. (more…)

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Fill your Plate with Foods!

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

Simultaneously, there is a universe of food eaten in abundance that can help lower your cholesterol.

Fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, beans and oats all have proven cholesterol-fighting benefits. Studies have shown that fiber lowers cholesterol. It also makes you feel full, which can help control weight. Experts recommend eating 25 to 38 grams of fiber per day, depending on your gender and your age. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) late oats makers make a “heart-healthy” claim on their products, because the ability of oats to total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol lowering. (more…)

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Healthy Grains, Beans and Nuts

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Best Cereals, nuts and beans meal, we have the following list:

1. Quinoa
The Power: A half cup of cooked quinoa has 5 grams of protein, more than any other grain, plus iron, riboflavin and magnesium. A half-cup has 318 calories, 5 grams fat and 5 grams fiber. Add to soup for a protein boost. Rinse the first place, or it will taste bitter. (more…)

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Healthy Food for the Heart, to Keep the Heart Healthy

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Healthy Food for the Heart, to Keep the Heart Healthy

Add these 10 healthy foods for your heart to your daily diet to improve flavor and keep the heart healthy.

Why should you consume healthy foods for your heart? Heart disease are among the major causes of death among adults around the world. Few things matter more so than taking good care of your heart.

Make regular exercise, not smoking, controlling stress, eat less total calories, etc.. are part of the recommendations given by health experts, along with eating a variety of healthy foods for the heart and full of nutrients comprising a healthy diet.

Where do you start? adding these 10 healthy foods for the heart to increase the intake while eating what you want, and keep the heart healthy:

1. Salmon
Fish are an excellent source of omega-3 to protect your heart by reducing both inflammation of the risk of blood clots. These omega-3 also reduce the risk of heart attacks.

These good fats will also keep your cholesterol levels low. Eat salmon or other fatty sea fish like tuna, sardines and herring at least 2 times a week.

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The colors of health: white

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
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White is the color of tenderness, cleanliness, innocence. Color is a wildcard, which has a very useful as its electromagnetic wavelength is capable of purifying all kinds of energy and organic channels. When we refer to white coloring is also included sepia. But have you ever asked: How do fruits and vegetables and white health? And what fruits and vegetables are included in this color?

1. What’s in this food?
Onions are rich in allicin, which helps fight infection.

These foods contain:
- They are rich in a phytochemical such as allicin (the family vegetables onions, among which I also include garlic, chives and leeks). Currently investigating how this phytonutrient may help lower blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as increasing the ability to fight infection by our body.
- Indoles and sulforaphane (phytochemical present in cauliflower). As evidenced by scientific research carried out are effective to control and prevent different types of cancerous tumors.
- It is noted that the greenish white fruits in addition to possessing the aforementioned substance allicin have bioflavonoids, which are particularly suited for reducing the risk of breast or prostate cancer, while being able to promote the formation of enzymes that help fight bacterial infections. Ultimately it is their function of an antioxidant, thus protecting our tissues from harmful elements while delaying the aging process.
- Another of these components is the leucocianidina, a flavonoid that relieves symptoms of ulcers produced by acting as an antiinflammatory. This substance is present in bananas.
- Finally indicate that white foods are also rich in potassium. This mineral is necessary for the generation and transmission of nerve impulses and muscle activity and would enhance renal function.

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