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Posted in Health on July 1, 2011
nutrition

nutrition

Fill your nutrient intake of various foods, including four types of nutrient-rich foods below.

sweet potatoes
Do not underestimate the sweet potatoes. These foods have high nutritional value. Inside are beta carotene, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B complex. The content of sweet potatoes this extraordinary can prevent the coming of arthritis.

yogurt
Calcium content of yogurt will make the bones become stronger. Yogurt is not only a tasty side by side with honey, but will also increase the intake of minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, and vitamins B and C.

cheese
Cheese also contributed significantly to the body’s calcium. Serve in a sandwich with apples are rich in fiber and vitamin E.

Kumkuat Oranges
Just by eating three kumkuat oranges, you have to meet 42 percent of vitamin C a day. And if you eat with the skin, you’ve consume three grams of fiber. Kumkuat also low calorie orange, only 39 calories.

Posted in Health on June 25, 2011

fiber food

fiber food

Fiber deficiency could be cause several diseases. A diet rich in fiber not only makes you feel full and digestion, but also a powerful way to fight the disease. Some diseases may be caused by a lack of fiber include:

* High cholesterol or heart disease. The water-soluble fiber binding cholesterol, and helps to get rid of the digestive system. This makes cholesterol in the blood falls, and reduce the storage of cholesterol in the arteries. The fibers are soluble in water will form a gel-like substance in the form. Sources of soluble fiber are oats, legumes (beans, peas, soybeans), apples, bananas, berries, barley, and some vegetables.

* Diabetes. Fiber not only helps treatment of diabetes, but also to effective prevention. Diets rich in fiber shown to reduce the risk of diabetes by 28%. While diets high in sugar and low in fiber increases the risk of women in the creation of type II diabetes.

* Cancer. A diet low in fat and high in fiber such as whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, may reduce the risk of several cancers, including colon cancer and rectal cancer.

* Hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids, or swollen veins near the anus and lower colon, can develop when forced pushing or straining during bowel movements. Eating fiber-rich foods such as vegetables and whole grains, and drink plenty of water, can help prevent and get rid of hemorrhoids. Because, you produce soft stools, so it can pass through the digestive system with ease. When the hard stool, causing bleeding, consult a doctor immediately. This could be a sign of more serious health problems.

* Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). When stomach churned, nerves and muscles in the colon becomes very sensitive to some foods. The result, could stomach cramps, bloating, wanted to continue as a full fart gas, diarrhea, and constipation. IBS is no cure, but symptoms can be reduced with drugs, reducing stress, and avoid triggers, such as fatty foods, alcohol, and carbonated beverages. Fiber, as found in bran or bran, whole grains, and vegetables, may reduce IBS symptoms (especially constipation), because it makes stool soft, intact so you do not need hard full to remove it.

If you are not accustomed to eating lots of fiber, and want to try changing your diet, do it gradually. Also, do not eat too much, because it can also cause similar symptoms, such as cramps, flatulence, bloating, and diarrhea. You can prevent this problem by adding a few grams of fiber each day. An easy way to complete it is to drink two cups of calorie-free drinks after each meal.

Posted in Health on May 16, 2011

morningThere are various physical and psychological benefits that you can get when exercising when the body is still fresh. Here are the seven reasons:

More easily make it as routine. Every day you must feel to have the tasks to be performed, and more need to take priority over exercise. If you want to make exercise a part of your routine, try to get used to exercising in the morning.

Encouraging metabolism. Some experts say training, practicing in the morning when you start your metabolism, and it can last until the evening. With an active metabolism, you burn more calories throughout the day, even when you are not moving.

Creating a good mood. Morning exercise gives you energy for the whole day. By achieving good physical condition, such as body feel more fit and lightweight, you also will feel a better mood.

Brain to be more clear. Various studies have been done showing that exercise will improve mental acuity significantly. Exercising in the morning means you start the day with a good mental condition.

Reduce appetite. People who are accustomed to exercise in the morning is believed to be better able to keep your appetite throughout the day. And, they not only eat less (because physical activity causes the release of endorphins, which can reduce appetite), but also choose a healthier menu.

Sleep became more soundly. When you are committed to exercising, of course you have to set aside a special time for sports. You have to get up earlier, at least to be able to practice for 30 minutes. But if this is already routine, you will sleep better at night. This is because exercise helps improve your sleep quality. In addition, life also became more regular as you familiarize yourself to sleep and wake at the same hour every day.

You are so tied to this habit. They are able to commit to regular exercise every morning, in the end will feel it as a necessity. Sports will become an automatic activity that you do, just as you feel when you feel the need to shower so getting out of bed.

Posted in Health on May 4, 2011

tomatoHealth is very important for us. When the body is not healthy, it could be due to low immune system. The cause is an error in your diet and intake of nutrients consumed. Do not ignore these conditions for too long. Because, prevention is better than cure diseases. Perhaps you know some medications or supplements that claim to boost the immune system. But there is a natural way that is safer, that is through food. Here are some foods that strengthen the immune system that are not easily hurt.

1. Oatmeal
Health and nutrition experts from Intergrative Cancer Care, Evanston, Illinois advised to regularly eat oatmeal. The reason, because oatmeal is rich in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, thiamine, iron and beta-glucan can help blood circulation and function as antioxidants. Oatmeal can also be trusted to reduce dangerous cholesterol levels and can improve the immune system.

2. Tomatoes
Tomato is a fruit that’s most easily found. Bright color can attract many people to eat them. Tomatoes are widely used for dishes such as soups, juices, pasta and more. Lycopene contained in tomatoes protect against oxidation, inhibiting cell mutation, nucleic acids reduce injury, reduce blood vessel disease, heart disease and prevent cancer.

3. Wine
Wine has been known since long in the culinary world. From the first, wine is drunk to improve resistance to diseases such as diarrhea and cholera. The content of wine such as flavonoids and phenolic antioxidants called resveratol character that can fight free radicals cause health problems. Only, you should not eat to excess. Just one cup a day.

4. Chamomile tea
Chamomile tea is beneficial for the prevention of disease. In a study in London, people who drank five cups of chamomile tea every day, for two weeks, the activity of bacterial resistance to increase. This condition had persisted for two weeks even if the person stops taking chamomile tea. This tea is best taken as a fever or flu.

Posted in Health on April 29, 2011

vegeIn addition to personality factors, the feeling of melancholy was associated with some nutrient deficiencies, especially vitamin B, especially vitamin B6, C, selenium, and amino acid tryptophan. Limitations of nutrient intake to thwart the production of conductive substance in brain cells (neurotransmitters), including serotonin, dopamine, and norepinefin. Symptoms such as starry-eyed melancholy, sleeplessness, irritability, and feeling isolated, appearing due to low serotonin concentration.

Feelings of melancholy and wistful heart also deplete savings tryptophan in the blood. Tryptophan is required for the formation of the neurotransmitter serotonin, which acts to improve mood. The more limited tryptophan, if not matched by adequate intake, will further aggravate the situation. Therefore, eat foods rich in tryptophan highly recommended.

Brown rice
The meal that rich in complex carbohydrates and the amino acid tryptophan, such as brown rice, very beneficial for the absorption of tryptophan. Complex carbohydrates increase the efficiency of absorption of tryptophan. Brown rice excels in complex carbohydrate and amino acid tryptophan than other complex carbohydrate foods. Complex carbohydrates and tryptophan boost role of serotonin in the brain work. That way more nerve cells became relaxed and feeling more relaxed.

Avocado
The fruit that tastes this savory abundant magnesium. The foods contain magnesium can help reduce depression symptom, by making muscles more relaxed.

Tuna fish
B vitamins, including niacin, a nutrient most recommended to combat depression and feelings of melancholy. One of the abundant food niacin is tuna fish. Niacin helps to change the feelings of anxiety and panic becomes comfortable. In addition, niacin is recognized to establish mood.

Spinach
Green vegetables are rich in vitamin B6 which plays a role in healing disorders of the nervous system. Besides helping to overcome feelings of melancholy, vitamin B6 helps restore Alzheimer’s disease.

Guava
In order to more easily decide trap melancholy feelings, needs vitamin C to boost the immune system. Vitamin C, including many of the nutrients depleted during chased someone suffering from depression and feelings of melancholy.

Snapper
Snapper fish contain selenium that can help relieve feelings of loneliness, useless, not accepted by the surroundings, and other destructive feelings. These feelings often experienced by the melancholy. Selenium also helps relieve desire angry, grumpy, and feeling sensitive and easily offended.

Salmon
Deep-sea fish with red meat contains omega-3 fatty acids, which act to control feelings of depression and melancholy.

Posted in Health on January 20, 2011

apleWhen exercising, call for example when you start cycling from home to office, it’s power very quickly exhausted. Irregular breath, sore foot, the body feels weak. Whether this is because cycling has drained your fitness, or you do not intake the right food to increase energy before exercise?

Kerri-Ann, who is also editor dietitian nutrition for Eating Well magazine, said that the food we eat has an extra benefit in addition to filling the energy savings and fluids lost during your workout. Some foods also can help you boost energy, increase endurance, and recover well. Kerri-Ann then handed some foods and drinks that can make training sessions more easily:

Apple
Although it felt light, an apple was able to increase your endurance during exercise. The fruit is a source of antioxidant called quercetin. When consumed in supplement form, quercetin helps people to ride longer. Quercetin helps power year by increasing the availability of oxygen in the lungs. Other fruits that contain quercetin is wine.

Milk
For what sports drinks, when you can consume milk to restore power after a workout? Both fresh milk and chocolate milk contains a mixture of carbohydrate and protein, so it is good to restore previously drained of energy.

Yogurt
Yogurt is not only beneficial to increase the good bacteria in the digestive tract. Continuous exercise can deplete the immune system, making you prone to upper respiratory tract infection. Probiotics, live bacteria in yogurt, according to new research will help you stay healthy. Yogurt is also a balanced mixture of carbohydrate and protein. Enjoy yogurt after practice to recover your energy.

Honey
According to research, a mixture of carbohydrates (foods containing fructose and glucose) has the advantage to produce glucose as an energy booster during endurance exercise. You can try honey, because as sugar, honey also naturally contain fructose and glucose. In addition, honey also contains antioxidants and vitamins.

Posted in Health on January 6, 2011

flxiReduce consumption of meat provides many benefits. Not only keep the bag to keep it thick, healthy body is also more secure. You do not have to be a vegetarian, you can chose to become flexitarian too. Flexitarian term refers to someone who eat more vegetables and sometimes meat, poultry, and fish.

Healthier life
Diet with only vegetables, grains, nuts are rich in fiber and vitamins run vegetarian. With this diet, they eat fewer calories and fat. As a result, they also have a more ideal body and lower cholesterol levels in the body.

Eating less meat is a form of self protection from various diseases. National Cancer Institute in America study showed that of 500,000 people who ate 114 grams or more of red meat per day, 30 percent risk of death from various causes in 10 years. While a smaller risk of death in people who frequently eat poultry or fish.

Know your protein needs
Adults need 10-35 percent protein of total calories per day needs. If the requirement is 2000 calories per day, then the requirement of protein per day for adults is 50-175 grams. Well, this protein also did not need you get from meat. Here’s an alternative to meet the requirement of protein intake per day:
* Eggs
You can consume 6 grams of large-sized eggs to get protein intake.
* Milk
Drink a glass of milk to get 8 grams of protein from it.
* Cheese
One gram of cheese provide protein intake is more healthful than meat.
* Know
Vegetable protein from out can be healthy for your body and your wallet.

Eat With no meat once a week
Try to start a healthy diet by not eating meat once a week. Make sure the dish on the dining table free of meat. Do not worry about protein intake, you can replace it with a choice of the following recipe:
* Add beans in salads.
* Add the tofu in your dish.

Limit meat in your dish
The portion of the protein in a serving dish meal should not be more than 85 grams. Expect more of your plate filled with vegetables and fruits.

Being flexitarian
If not could be a vegetarian, challenge yourself to adopt flexitarian Mediterranean diet. Limiting ourselves to consume red meat and prefers fruits, vegetables, and nuts, will reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and various other chronic conditions. So, be prepared to learn to become more flexible and obtain optimal health benefits in the form of it.

Posted in Health, Weight Lose on January 4, 2011

juiceIncrease intake of vegetables may be present in your diet resolutions list. For the higher total vegetable intake, then eat your vegetable juice. There’s nothing wrong with this choice. However, the benefits of eating raw vegetables can not be replaced with vegetable juice.

Contain vegetable juice, low sodium intake can increase the amount of vegetables in your diet program. However, he added, you should only consume vegetable juice on a regular basis and not become daily routine, let alone replace the intake of raw vegetables is still needed by the body.

Lack of intake of raw vegetables would cause the risk of constipation, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and overweight.

Vegetable juices contain vitamins and minerals are high, but lower fiber content than raw vegetables because process in blender. Meanwhile, adults need at least 203 cups of vegetables every day. This amount will vary depending on each person of age, gender, and physical activity. You can get these vegetable requirements from various sources, can be either raw or cooked vegetables, fresh or chilled vegetables, canned vegetables and vegetable juices.

Importantly, balance the intake of fresh vegetables or raw vegetable juice to your diet program a success and stay healthy.

Posted in Health on January 2, 2011

sleepYou often feel as sleep disturbance, whether it’s never slept soundly, snoring, or difficulty breathing? Chances are, you choose the wrong sleeping position. Because, according to research, certain sleeping position will affect your medical condition.

Professor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service, analyzed the six most common sleeping position, and found that some of them turned out to affect health.

Leaning with curled position
This is the most common sleeping position, which is done by 41 percent of the 1,000 people involved in the survey. However, the position of tilt to the left was mentioned can cause stress on your vital organs, like liver, stomach, and lungs. If you really like your side, try to tilt to the right.

However, if you experience heartburn due to eating fatty foods or eating too late, skewed to the left position was better. When experiencing heartburn, stomach acid sometimes rises up into the esophagus, causing the occurrence of insomnia. Because when you sleep on your left, this is to keep the union between the stomach and esophagus in the upper levels of stomach acid.

On his back with arms at your sides
You sleep with your back against the mattress, his hands outstretched to the side of the body. Research shows, supine sleeping position such as this can make you or your husband’s snoring, difficulty breathing, and sleeping soundly through the night.

On his stomach with both hands on the head
Your sleeping position is with the chest and stomach stuck to the mattress, the head facing to one side, while both hands around his pillow over your head. Sleep in style freefall like this, or any position that makes your face facing down, highly recommended. In this position, gravity makes the contents of the stomach remains in place, so good for digestion.

On your back with both hands resting on the pillow
It also includes favorite sleeping style, where you sleep on your back with both hands in a circle on its head in the pillow. As another supine position, the force tends to make you sleep snoring and having trouble breathing while asleep. As a result, so do not sleep soundly tonight.

Posted in Dental Care, Health on December 30, 2010

awayThrough our mouth making a sound. Not only that, the mouth-especially the teeth and gums, it can carry other messages related to overall body health conditions. One example is the smell of bad breath. This is one signal that appears at the moment our blood sugar levels rose dramatically.

What about sores cancer? During this time, we know, sores cancer occur because of our lack of vitamin C or because they do not accidentally bite the tongue. Sprue of this type will heal itself within 1-2 weeks. If not, and even multiply, which means we must be vigilant. Moreover, if then sprue change color from deep red to white.

Sores Cancer that never healed, especially at the bottom of the tongue, can be indicated on the symptoms of mouth cancer. When this happens, immediately consult a doctor. In the United States, only 35 percent of people with oral cancer are successfully cured. This is because their disease is detected late. The sooner the cancer is detected, the recovery rate will be higher