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Super foods part 2
Apricots contain beta-carotene which helps to prevent free radical damage and gives protection to the eyes. An average sized apricot gives you 17 calories, 0 fats, and 1 gram of fiber. They may be eaten dried or soft.
Next, I’ll strongly recommend the mango fruit. Accounting for approximately 50 percent of all tropical fruits produced worldwide, mango is one of the most extensively exploited fruits—for good reasons. A medium sized mango packs 57 mg of vitamin C—almost your entire daily dose. Considered a model “superfruit”, it boosts your immune system and helps prevent arthritis.
The average sized cantaloupe contains 177 mg of vitamin C—almost twice your recommended daily dose. Half a melon contains approximately 853 mg of potassium, 97 calories, 1 gram of fat, and 2 grams of fiber. The potassium in the cantaloupe helps to lower blood pressure.
Tomatoes, according to a review published in the “Journal of the National Cancer Institute” has been linked (although by limited evidence) to the prevention of certain types of cancer. One medium sized tomato contains 26 calories, 0 fat and 1 gram of fiber.
In the vegetables category, I’ll choose to start with onions. A cup of onions provide 61 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. Onions are known to prevent cancer, according to studies. They have been used in Chinese medicine to treat coughs, angina, bacterial infections and breathing problems. The World Health Organization (WHO) supports the use of onions for the treatment of poor appetite and to prevent atherosclerosis. Onion extracts are also recognized by the World Health Organization for providing relief in the treatment of coughs and colds, asthma and bronchitis.
Next in my vegetables list is broccoli. One cup of chopped broccoli contains 25 calories, 0 fats and 3 grams of fiber. Broccoli is rich in a wide array of nutrients with a substantial amount of vitamin C and beta-carotene. Half of the fiber in broccoli is soluble, and half insoluble, helping to meet your needs for both types of fiber. Broccoli belongs to the family of cruciferous vegetables– which are known for reducing the risk of many types of cancer.
Spinach is recommended for its high calcium and iron content. In addition, spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, manganese, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B6. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, copper, protein, phosphorous, zinc, and vitamin E. This vegetable also contains omega-3 fatty acids in a fairly good proportion. The carotenoids in spinach helps fend of macular degeneration, which is a major cause of blindness in elderly people. One cup of spinach provides 7 calories, 0 fats and 1 gram of fiber.
In the “grains, beans and nuts” section, I’ll choose to start with “peanuts”. Peanuts, and other nuts, can lower your risk of heart disease by 20 percent. One ounce contains 166 calories, 14 grams of fats, and over 2 grams of fiber.
The pinto bean is another highly recommended potassium rich health food. Half cup of pinto beans provides more than 25 percent of your daily folate requirement, which protects you against heart disease. Half a cup gives 103 calories, 1 gram of fats, and 6 grams of fiber.
Skim milk is a great source of vitamin B2, which is important for good vision and, along with vitamin A, could protect against allergies. It also gives calcium and vitamin D. One cup contains 86 calories, 0 fats, and 0 fiber.
In the “seafood” category, the salmon is strongly recommended. Like all cold water fish, salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids have been proven to help reduce the risk of cardiac diseases. A 3 ounce portion of salmon contains 127 calories, 4 grams of fats, and 0 fiber. Two other great sources of omega-3 fatty acids in the “seafood” category are mackerel and tuna.
By: Patrick Carpen
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Patrick Carpen, the author of this article, is the developer and owner of the website: http://www.platinumrecipescollection.com . The Platinum Recipes Collection lists thousands of recipes in hundreds of categories.
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Should we trust flu vaccines?
This is another reason why we should try to avoid flu vaccines and focus on building our immune system with foods that have natural healing properties such as garlic and other super foods. Vaccines are weakening us. Every time we take a vaccine shot it may be preventing our bodies from developing natural antibodies for fighting these flu’s. I believe with cleanliness, hygiene and naturally home grown foods minus the heavy pesticides, and preservatives, we can live longer healthier lives.
Thu Sep. 24 2009 7:54:03 AM
Unpublished studies question whether seasonal flu shot raises swine flu risk
Helen Branswell, Medical Reporter, The Canadian Press
A nurse draws a dose of H1N1 flu vaccine during the start of a clinical trial on the vaccine Monday, Aug. 31, 2009 at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Brian Ray, Pool)
 A student walks past a hand sanitizer dispenser at Simon Fraser University in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, September 10, 2009. The stations have been placed in the school to combat the spread of swine flu. (Darryl Dyck / THE CANADIAN PRESS) |
TORONTO — Unpublished Canadian data are raising concerns about whether it’s a good idea to get a seasonal flu shot this fall and fuelling a drive by some public health officials in Canada to delay, reduce or scrap altogether campaigns to vaccinate against seasonal flu this year.
Drawn from a series of studies from British Columbia, Quebec and Ontario, the data appear to suggest that people who got a seasonal flu shot last year are about twice as likely to catch swine flu as people who didn’t.
A scientific paper has been submitted to a journal and the lead authors — Dr. Danuta Skowronski of the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control and Dr. Gaston De Serres of Laval University — are consequently constrained about what they can say about the work. Journals bar would-be authors from discussing their results before they are published.
Skowronski, who initially declined to speak after news of the findings leaked to the media, said it’s important that the work gets the expert scrutiny the journal peer-review system provides.
“Good scientists know that methods can influence results,” she said Wednesday night from Vancouver.
“For me, it’s very important that we respect the peer-review process as good scientists. Because the implications … are important. And if there are methodologic flaws, we need to be assured that every stone was turned over to make sure what we’re reporting is valid.”
“Epidemiologists are taught there a limited number of explanations for results,” she continued. “Either they’re real, they’re due to chance or they’re due to bias or to confounding. And so it’s going to have to be in one of those categories and that’s true of any study conducted anywhere.”
While few people appear to have actually seen or read the study, the puzzling findings have been a poorly kept secret and many in the public health community in Canada have heard about them.
The findings are causing consternation abroad as well, with officials at public health agencies and even at the World Health Organization worried the alleged link will deter people from getting vaccinated in a fall when many are being urged to get both seasonal and pandemic flu shots.
The Public Health Agency of Canada was informed of the findings some time ago and has been seeking help here and internationally to try to figure out if the effect is real or if the studies are flawed.
“An arms-length review of the various methods is currently underway to assess the validity of the studies relative to that observation,” Dr. David Butler-Jones, Canada’s chief public health officer, said via email.
“We are also examining other data that will help to understand what if any association there is. We look forward to the results of the review and other data to inform our recommendations as we go forward.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control also knows of the work. It said it has looked for similar evidence in the United States but sees none.
“It is difficult to speak about a study that has yet to be published, however, as this is an important issue involving the subject of seasonal influenza and the fast moving global pandemic of 2009 H1N1 influenza it is important to note the scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not seen this effect in systems we have reviewed in the United States,” spokesperson Joe Quimby said by email.
A number of influenza and infectious diseases experts know of but are unwilling to speak publicly about the paper. But several were quick to note that British and Australian researchers haven’t seen the phenomenon either. The lack of corroboration in other jurisdictions is “a red flag,” said one expert, who believes the findings will be shown to be due to a study flaws.
Another flu expert who was willing to speak on the record said they do not make sense to him either.
“I cannot think of a good reason why this is biologically likely, especially since we have sufficient evidence now that … there is priming in the population by the way the vaccine is working,” said Dr. Arnold Monto, of the University of Michigan.
He was referring to the fact that studies of swine flu vaccine show a single dose induces a strong and likely protective response in teens and adults. That suggests humankind’s long exposure to seasonal H1N1 viruses has “primed” or awakened our immune systems to recognize the new virus and fight it off.
Dr. Donald Low, chief microbiologist at Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital, was reserving judgment on the findings. But he said this kind of effect of previous exposure raising the risk of future illness is seen in some diseases, like dengue fever.
“We don’t see that in flu,” Monto countered.
Low said it is important to get to the bottom of the issue, but in the meantime, delaying the use of seasonal flu vaccine makes sense for logistical reasons. Swine flu activity is on the upswing in the U.S. and in parts of British Columbia, and focusing on speeding delivery of that vaccine makes more sense now, he said.
“If we’re going to try to protect people, this is the virus we should be trying to protect them against,” Low said, suggesting decisions on whether to try to vaccinate against seasonal flu can be done later in the season.
He admitted the controversy could undermine the public’s willingness to be vaccinated against influenza.
“This is obviously difficult for public to be able to digest this,” he said. “There’s a crying need here for a prospective randomized controlled study.”
That type of study — which is not the kind on which the findings are based — is considered the gold standard of medical evidence. They are also costly and Skowronski said it wouldn’t be feasible to mount one in time to help public health officials faced with the current dilemma of whether to push seasonal flu vaccine this year or not.
“If it was possible, we would have attempted it,” she said.
Growing your own herbs
There are so many herb plants to choose from, it can be a bit daunting to the beginning herb gardener. A good source of information that you probably have is your cookbook, which often devotes a chapter or two to the uses of different herbs as flavorings and accents.
Planting a Basic Herb Garden
Get acquainted with herb gardening by growing herbs you think you’ll use, plus throw in one or two that sound interesting to you. Herb gardens can range in size from small containers to vast outdoor gardens.
To best learn herb gardening, start simple with a small, sunny plot, or use a clay pot filled with potting soil.
The Two Big Needs that herbs have are:
- lots of sun, and
- well-drained soil.
Most herbs have a preference of full or partial sun, and the seed package or nursery will have this information clearly stated. Most herbs will not do well in very wet soil, and watering about every 2-3 days is usually sufficient. Raised garden beds are a good fit for herb gardens. They have excellent drainage and can be easily arranged for proper sunlight.
When planting herb seeds, cover them lightly with soil, and don’t plant the seeds too deep. A good rule of thumb with herb gardening is “the smaller the seed, the shallower you sow.” If you are using young herb plants already started in growing trays, simply transplant them into your pots or garden bed. Sometimes the plants in the trays are dry; if so, water them first before planting them.
Finally, remember that annual herbs (herb plants which only grow for one season and then die) and perennial herbs (herb plants which will return the following year) do best when planted separately. This avoids disrupting the perennial plants’ roots when it is time to dig out the dead annuals. It also prevents leaving dead root pieces behind which can contribute to fungus growth.
Grow Fresh Herbs for Cooking
Cooking with fresh herbs from your garden is a wonderful experience. To get started, here are gardening tips for two well-known herbs that are great for beginning herb gardeners.
Sweet Basil — Sweet basil leaves are good in salads, and are a main flavoring ingredient in tomato dishes such as spaghetti and marinara sauce. In the northern climates, basil is usually grown as an annual plant. In milder climates, sweet basil will return each year on its own, and therefore is considered a perennial plant.
The sweet basil herb is a pleasure to grow because it thrives in average soil, and likes sun or partial shade. Sow the seeds after danger of frost is over, or start them indoors about eight weeks before growing season and then transplant them outside. You can also purchase ready-to-grow starter plants from nurseries and through catalogs.
It’s easy to promote the bushiness of the basil plant leaves by pinching and clipping the herb throughout the summer. Use the leaves fresh during the summer growth months, and in the fall, dry the leaves and store them for use during the winter.
Garlic — Garlic is full of minerals and nutrients, and is known to have great medicinal properties. It is a staple in every chef’s kitchen for cooking dishes from chicken and pasta to seafood and vegetables. We’ve all seen garlic bulbs at the grocery store… but did you know that one simple garlic bulb has enough cloves to begin a garden full of garlic plants? Here’s what you do:
When spring arrives and the weather has begun to turn warm, prepare a small garden bed in a sunny spot. Take the cloves and place them, pointy side up, in the soil. Plant them in clusters, or rows, and put a light layer of topsoil over them with some compost mixed in. When fall arrives, lift the garlic bulbs out of their bed.
Dry the garlic by slicing the bulbs into thin slices and placing them on a rack at room temperature. You can also store the bulbs by braiding the stalks and hanging the garlic in a dark, cool space. You may also freeze the entire garlic bulb!
Learn about herb gardening with these herbs, and then begin to branch out with more. In the meantime, you’ll add wonderful flavors to your recipes, and mouthwatering aromas in the kitchen!
By: Robert Mosse
About the Author:
Robert Mosse is a garden and lawn care specialist and author of the “Easy” Lawn and Gardening Book Series. Find out more about herb gardening – and get Robert’s free Guide for 101 Gardening Tips.
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Keep baby healthy, Make your own baby food
Making your own baby food will ensure that what your child is eating is fresh, nutritious and free of
additives. By making your own baby foods, you’ll be saving money, up to 50%. And to top it off, it’s
easy; making baby food at home is probably a lot less time-consuming than you may have thought.
In order to make your own baby foods, you’ll need something to cook in. A steamer basket is cheap
and by cooking fruits and vegetables in it, you’ll be sure of keeping the nutrients in the food, instead
of in the cooking water.
To puree your foods, you can use a fork, a food mill or blender. A blender quickly purees almost
anything into the finest consistency. When your baby first starts on solids, you’ll be pureeing things to
a very fine consistency and, as baby gets a little older, you will make foods a little coarser.
You may wish to buy a food mill which comes in large and small sizes. It is very handy and
inexpensive. The food mill strains most cooked foods to a very smooth consistency, although meats
can be a problem as they will have a coarser texture.
As babies are susceptible to digestive upsets, you’ll want to take note of the following tips
concerning the handling of foods:
always work with clean hands.
always use clean utensils.
prepare foods immediately upon removing them from the refrigerator.
freeze immediately after cooking any foods you want to store.
You can prepare large amounts of foods at once and freeze them. Take your prepared foods and
plop by spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. Freeze the plops right away and then take them off the sheet
when they are frozen and put them into plastic bags. Label and date. You can also freeze the food in
plastic “pop out” ice cube trays. Small Tupperware jars with lids serve the same purpose and stack
easily. Frozen baby foods can be stored for up to two months.
When you take frozen foods out for baby, warm the food in a cup placed in a saucepan of boiling
water with a lid on.
Cereals are typically the first foods given to a baby because they contain lots of iron. You can buy
the commercial baby cereals, or prepare your own, by running oatmeal through your blender, for
instance.
Fruits are generally given next. Except for raw, mashed banana, you will need to cook all other fruits
till they are soft.
Try making your own applesauce and pear sauce; don’t add any sugar, as these fruits are sweet
enough on their own. You can also peel peaches, plums and apricots and boil or steam them.
Use fresh vegetables whenever possible in order to provide the best nutrition and flavour for your
baby. Frozen vegetables are better to use than canned. Steaming vegetables is the best method of
preparation. Carrots and sweet potato are two popular choices to begin with.
Yogurt, mashed cottage cheese, mashed pumpkin, baked potato, avocado and tofu (oriental soy
bean curd) are all popular with babies. One good idea is to blend together cottage cheese, banana
and fresh orange juice – delicious!
Meats should be added slowly. They can be boiled or broiled, then put in the blender with a little
milk and perhaps banana or cream of rice to get the right consistency. Chicken is generally the first
meat baby is introduced to and usually goes down fairly well.
There is no rush to start your baby on solid foods. Milk is his most important food. Your doctor’s
recommendations and your own intuition will help you to know when to begin introducing solids to
your baby’s diet. Always remember to be patient with your baby and allow at least a few days
between newly added foods to make sure baby doesn’t suffer any reactions.
Pimples or Acne
Nearly everyone has suffered from acne at one time or another. It is a disorder of the sebaceous gland (glands in the skin that secrete an oily substance) of the face, the neck and back. When the sebaceous glands become clogged with the oily matter they create, the escalation results in pimples. There are several designs of acne, but the most common is acne vulgaris, found primarily in adolescents.
The exact cause of acne is not known, but factors that contribute to this condition admit heredity, oily skin also androgens. Additional factors allow for allergies, stress, the use of certain drugs, nutritional deficiencies, liver dysfunction, exposure to industrial pollutants, cosmetics and the monthly menstrual cycle.
In addition, the skin functions to eliminate a portion of the body’s toxic waste by sweating. If the shape touchs more toxins than the kidneys or liver can effectively discharge, the skin takes crossed. In fact, some physicians hail the skin the 3rd kidney. As toxins escape in that the skin, they can disrupt the health and the integrity of the skin, creating quandarys.
suggestions for Wellness
Note: Some of these recommendations may take 2-4 weeks before any results or improvements are experienced.
Apply distilled white vinegar (can be diluted if too strong) to the face and affected areas. Allow this to sit for 5-10 minutes before rinsing off with cool water.
Lemon or any citric fruit works great as a natural exfoliate, removing dead skin cells that may clog the pours. As with the white vinegar, apply the juice of a lemon (or desired citric juice) to the face. Allow it to dry for about 10 minutes, then rinse with cool water. You may feel a mild sting or burn when the lemon juice is applied. If so, diluting the juice is acceptable.
Increase water consumption. Water helps flush toxin out and help transport nutrients in the body.
Eat a properly balanced diet to ensure proper nutrition.
Take a high quality multiple vitamin and mineral supplement to make up for nutrients missing in today’s foods.
Echinacea or Oregon grape can be used to boost the immune system and fight acne-causing bacteria.
Dandelion, Burdock or red clover can help to keep the liver clear of toxic overload.
Herbal combinations such as Natures Sunshine’s Ayurvedic Skin Detox and BP-X can also be used to cleanse and detoxify the liver and reduce acne.
Historically, large quantities of vitamin A have been successfully used to treat severe acne. Large amounts, however, can be toxic and should be used when working with your health care provider.
Consider adding additional zinc to your diet. Zinc aids in the healing of tissues and assists in preventing scarring. It is also important for the body in resisting infection and inflammation.
Green tea is used by the Chinese as a traditional medicine to treat billions ailments including acne and to improve grand well-being. But does it provision an convincing herbal substitute to faddy medication?
The answer seems to be ‘Yes’. There are only five herbal treatments that are conventional to rerun effective in treating acne and brand-new tea is one of them.
In a study by Jennifer Gan-Wong, M.D. a green tea cream was trailed against a 4% benzoyl peroxide response forth humans outcast with peaceful to severe acne. The results from this research fishing expedition occured that green tea was orthodox as gain in treating acne as the benzoyl peroxide.
But benzoyl peroxide dries the skin causing itching or allergic reactions. Unlike beginning tea that contains the natural benefits of anti-bacterial properties and antioxidants, particularly epigallocatechin gallate which is 200 times too effective than vitamin E at fighting available radicals.
Green tea moreover helps to reduce inflammation, hormonal activity and aids in detoxification – which is all good news for acne sufferers.
Green tea extract is an very versatile herbal supplement – it can be administered topically, often whereas used in creams, taken as a in the dealings of a pill or incorporated into your diet and drunk as a tea.
This last method is very popular (Green Tea with Honeysuckle is often known as ‘Pimple Tea’ in many Chinatowns) when drunk after a meal it aids digestion and helps to detoxify your system, getting rid of the toxins that can cause acne. Tip: don’t drink it with sugar, this will neutralize the worthwhile effects of the tea.
It seems that taking green tea for acne is a win-win situation… It has many beneficial properties which promote good all-round health with little or no known side effects and for the price, green tea it’s definitely a herbal treatment that’s worth trying.
Things You Should Know About Vitamin K’s Unique Power
Things You Should Know About Vitamin K’s Unique Power
How well do you know about vitamin K? This vitamin is probably not as popular as other vitamins. But still you need this vitamin for your health. So, never underestimate vitamin K! Without vitamin K you will be in miserable. In fact, vitamin K is one of the most extraordinary anti-aging vitamins ever discovered. A research shows that vitamin K has unique powers, not only to help blood coagulate or to make you look younger, but also has so many other benefits.
More to Know about Vitamin K
Are you curious where do you get this vitamin K from? Actually, there are some foods that contain vitamin K which fortunately can be bought easily in the market. Vitamin K is found in a variety of foods such as Brussels sprouts, chopped broccoli, cauliflower, Swiss chard, spinach, loose-leaf lettuce, carrot, green beans, asparagus, egg, strawberry, avocado, and peapods. Other significant sources would be soybean oil, olive oil, cottonseed oil, and canola oil. Well, here is a tip: the greener the plant, the higher the Vitamin K inside it. Got that?
How can vitamin K prevent heart disease and osteoporosis at the same time? You imagine vitamin K that it keeps calcium in bones and out of arteries. That vitamin could stop heart attack and osteoporosis at the same time because it works by regulating calcium. Bones need it, arteries can’t stand it. Vitamin K accommodates both. Vitamin K aids in the production of prothrombin, a compound required for normal clotting of blood and is necessary for proper bone formation.
How much vitamin K you should take? Although, it is still in question, some said that the standard dietary allowance for Vitamin K is about 1 mcg per 2.2 pounds of body weight per day or about 65 to 80 mcg per day for most adults. But that is also depend on age, diet, and what stressors are present. But you no need to worry if having too much vitamin K in your body. High amounts of vitamin K will not cause your blood to overcoagulate. Coagulation proteins only have a certain number of spaces for vitamin K. Once those spaces are filled, vitamin K cannot affect coagulation proteins.
Anti Aging Foods
Being beautiful is having a healthy and glowing skin. Although most people’s physical features are enhanced through cosmetics or surgical methods, beauty that comes naturally is more appreciated. If you have a soft, silky, and moisturized skin, consider yourself as one of the luckiest people in the world to have maintained a healthy skin despite the harmful UV rays. There are plenty of anti-aging products available in the market today to help improve skin condition. However, many nutritionists and health experts suggest that having a beautiful skin actually comes from within. That’s why eating the following anti-aging foods will help you get that attractive and flawless skin you’ve always wanted. Anti aging foods can reduce the effects of aging and accepted some cases ever reverse the rickety to your body caused by a stressful party style. Your body’s health is affected by types of food you consume, especially the types of anti aging food you take in to enhance the quality of your skin. Anti-aging foods can break all things of the bodies’ functions by giving blood formation a chance to rebuild damaged tissues.
1. Fish and Seafood Fish and other form of seafood contain omega-3 that can improve one’s memory and reduce heart disease. It has lesser amount of fats than meat which can help people lose weight and shed off some pounds.
2. Avocado Avocado contains Vitamin E which is essential for keeping the skin smooth and refreshed. Vitamin E has proven to be one of the best anti-aging elements. Although this contains fat, the kind of fat (monounsaturated fat) in Avocado actually minimizes the cholesterol level.
3. Nuts Nuts are rich sources of potassium and zinc and are rich in fiber. These help a person’s immune system work against disease, normalize a person’s digestive system, and improve skin quality. However, consume a controlled amount of nuts as they are high in fat.
4. Water Finally, water is the best detoxifying agent which can serve as anti-aging supplements. It helps eliminate toxins that make your skin look old. Include these anti-aging foods in your eating habits and you will soon have a healthier and younger looking skin.
all of the diverse Vitamin Bs taken customary sync considering B-Complex work well-balanced due to a group to achieve big biological processes, such owing to energy endeavor as well efficient metabolic function. Vitamin B increase activity levels and decrease fatigue.
Blueberries and Blackberries contain a large quantity of antioxidants, which may help reduce the effect age related memory problems. They contain a chemical called anthocyanins which are very powerful antioxidants.
Green tea extract contains natural antioxidant compounds know as polyphenols useful in fighting tumors as well as helping prevent and treat rheumatoid arthritis.
All of the different Vitamin Bs taken together as B-Complex work together as a team to perform vital biological processes, such as energy production and efficient metabolic function. Vitamin B boost energy levels and help fight fatigue.
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Eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day may lower you risk of age-related macular degeneration, the primary narrative of expect finish common older adults.
Studies of the Greenland Eskimos lack of heart attacks have show that Eico-Sapentaenoic Acid (EPA) lowers blood cholesterol considerably, even more than polyunsaturated fat does. It also triggers a major drop in triglycerides. Salmon Oil is one of the best known sources of natural EPA.
Studies have also shown that eating a variety of nuts is a good source of minerals that the body needs. Walnuts are high in iron, zinc, selenium, copper, and potassium. It is believed that adding more nuts to your daily diet plans will increase your immune system, help improve your skin condition, as well as prevent high cholesterol. Whole grain pastas and rice also help to improve your digestive system. These types of foods are known as complex carbohydrates that help to promote high energy levels. Whole grain foods like whole grain pasta and brown rice are high in iron, fiber, and vitamin B.
Eating 3 or more servings of fruit per day may lower you risk of age-related macular degeneration, the primary story of vision loss in older adults.
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Fish petrol incorporates omega 3 additionally fatty acids, which have been shown to hearten the brain and growth memory and mental awareness.
Bananas have long been recognized for their antacid assures that protect against stomach ulcers and ulcer damage. Bananas can help improve your body’s ability to absorb calcium. Women eating bananas four to ten times a week halved their risk of developing kidney cancer.
Anti-aging Treatment Options
Author: Gary Toh
Everyone in the world wants to look young. Unfortunately, we cannot stop the aging process. Once you cross your 3′s you will start to feel that there is no hope to be beautiful anyomore. Or is it?
Actually, there are many ways in which you can feel younger and look more beautiful. You have to take care of youself, both from the inside and the outside. Most men and women don’t realize that there are many simple anti ageing treatments that they can use in order to avoid or slow down aging .
There are 2 main types of anti ageing:
1. Natural : This type of aging is hereditary and depends on the genes & hence it is quite difficult to prevent.
2. Un-natural : This is caused by the extrinsic factors like exposure to sun, over drinking, bad eating habits etc.
While comparing both the types of aging, you can come to a conclusion that you can prevent the second type of ageing.
Here are some tips for the prevention of un-natural aging :
1) You should maintain a diet that is low in sugar and fat.
2) You need to consume lots of water, ie 5- 8 glasses of water daily.
3) You should exercise regularly. This will help you look younger.
In addition, you may consider the following anti-aging treatment products:-
1. Anti ageing treatment (Creams) :
People whose skin is always exposed to the sun are at more risk since the sun’s rays can cause wrinkles on the face. Thus, wrinkle creams have become one of the major anti aging treatment products today. Scores of anti ageing wrinkle creams have entered the anti-aging market. But it doesn’t mean that all these creams are good. The introduction of many “herbal and ayurvedic creams” has made it difficult for the women to decide on which product is right for them. So choose carefully.
2. Anti ageing treatment 
Genetic Treatment)
The most dynamic aspect of the genetic research is to create genetic treatments for anti ageing. Geneticists say that, human beings have 30,000 active genes. As we grow older, these genes become inactive which ultimately results in ageing looks. With respect to the researchers, anti ageing treatment with animals are likely to continue in next few years, before tests with human begin. Thus, this Anti ageing treatment will be a boon for the coming generation.
3. Anti ageing treatment (Copper peptide treatment):
One of the anti aging treatments that are boomingtoday is the copper peptide treatment. Copper is normally found in trace quantities in our cells. When this is converted into copper peptide results in the skin regeneration . Since copper is an anti oxidant, it damages free radicals leaving a better skin.
4. Anti ageing treatment through vitamin tablets:
We need anti ageing vitamins to suppress the free radicals. They are the protective force against free radicals. Let us explore some important anti ageing vitamins :-
i) Vitamin C – It lowers the blood pressure . It fights cold and flu. It is also a very good anti aging treatment agent.
ii) Vitamin E – It is a good supplement of anti oxidants. It helps to maintain healthy cells and acts as a good skin and hair repair agent.
iii)Vitamin A – It is a very good anti oxidant that neutralizes the free radicals in the body which causes tissue and cellular damage. It also has retinol which helps to keep the skin and eyes moist.
Apart from using vitamins as an anti ageing treatment, it is always better to go with proper eating habits too.
5) HGH or human growth hormone is another product that you can opt for to fight aging. This is the latest in the field of anti aging treatment and its effects have been proven in many cases too. HGH supplements, for instance, can induce your body to produce more natural HGH, thus resulting in you looking and feeling years younger.
As you can see, there are many anti aging treatments and they all play a vital role in human life. Science is trying to find new remedies today and skin care treatment is on the frontiers of scientific research. Thus there is hope yet for you to look fabulously young again.
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How Human Growth Hormone Affects Aging
Author: Cheryl Marland
As the body ages with time, HGH (human growth hormone) production from the pituitary gland begins to decline dramatically. This drop is what is responsible for a surprisingly large amount of the signs of aging, including the physical, mental and emotional signs. By increasing production of this natural hormone, HGH products can bring the amount of human growth hormone found in the body back up to levels previously found only in youth, which will effectively stop or even reverse the appearance of the signs of aging. For people who are in reasonably good shape, one of the first signs of aging that they will notice is a drop in lean muscle mass accompanied by an increase in the percentage of fat found on the body. The fat burning power of muscles is greatly decreased as they break down, making the removal of fat deposits incredibly difficult. HGH (human growth hormone) encourages muscle development and growth, making workouts much more productive as well as encouraging faster and more efficient fat burning. As we get older, workouts are not as easy, and the stimulating effects of HGH products have an answer there, as well. Quality ones, along with aiding in muscle development, also boost energy and stamina, providing for the continuation of exercise programs that would normally diminish with age. The benefits are not all related to the physical, however. HGH controls more than just physical fitness. People using these products will also notice an improvement in skin texture, a decrease in stress, an increase in memory and concentration powers and slowing down or reversal of many of the other signs of aging.
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