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Carrot Prevents Stroke

November 27th, 2010

Carrot has other benefits besides for the eye. One of them is to prevent stroke. People who affected by stroke will have fewer neurological damage (nerve) and have a chance to heal if they consume lots of carrots.

carrot Carrot Prevents StrokeThis is because when the brain does not get oxygen in a long time, as in stroke condition, the cells began to experience malfunction that cause a series of events that culminating when the nerve cells have oxidative damage, and these conditions can be prevented if the blood contained lots of vitamin A.

A study showed that eating carrots at least five times a week can reduce the risk of stroke. The benefits of anti-stroke also generated due to the activity of beta carotene that prevents the occurrence of plaque or cholesterol deposits in the blood vessels. Beta carotene is the most active pigments compared to the alpha and gamma carotene. Beta carotene usually known as pro-vitamin A that is existed on the intestinal wall.

Carrot does not contain cholesterol. It has a kind of fiber that can reduce fat in the blood. It can also act as anti-oxygen. Oxidized fat in the blood vessels is the one that causes a stroke. You can indeed prevent a stroke if you eat carrot that has high anti-oxidant and fiber.

Benefits of Egg in Our Life

August 31st, 2010

3561871210 41a9d3d552 egg Benefits of Egg in Our LifeAlong with the increasing awareness about the dangers of cholesterol, in addition to meat, today, egg yolk is including the foods that are avoided. In fact, experts now conclude that the egg did not affect the cholesterol levels significantly. This is supported by statistical data based on 224 studies about diet for 25 years. It is known that it was not cholesterol that affects the cholesterol levels in the blood, but it was saturated fat.

Egg is known only contain less saturated fat. A recent research also shows that eating egg can improve the lipid levels (cholesterol) of someone who is his cholesterol level increased when consuming foods that are rich in cholesterol. There are so many important nutrients in an egg. Just to mention choline, which is very important for the brain function and health.

One egg yolk contains more than 25 percent of the needs of choline each day. Adults need 425 g of choline per day, while infants and children need 250 grams per day. An investigation revealed that adequate choline intake could lower the risk of breast cancer. Eggs also contain anti-oxidants and lutein that help prevent sight impairment due to aging and cataract. Lutein content in egg is even more than those in green leafy vegetables.

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The Content of Red Beans as A Nutritious Food

July 21st, 2010

Red Kidney Beans The Content of Red Beans as A Nutritious FoodRed beans are classified as concerning food which include in group of legumes; same as green beans, soya beans, Tolo beans, and Uci beans. There are several types of red beans such as red bean, Adzuki bean (small red beans), and kidney bean (big red bean). The content of nutrients in red beans, beside the beans are cooked in a variety of delicious foods, the content of nutrients in red beans are also incredibly rich.

Red beans are rich with folic acid, calcium, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and high protein. The content of complex carbohydrates and high fiber which makes the red beans can lower the blood cholesterol levels. Red beans glycemic index levels are also low so red beans are useful for diabetic and reducing the risk of diabetes.

The content of mineral in red beans is able to completed 24 percent of daily requirement of manganese, 16 percent of iron, 14 percent of phosphorus, 12 percent of potassium and copper, 11 percent of magnesium, 7 percent of zinc, and others are below 3 percent. The mineral content in small red beans (Adzuki bean) is more than the type of big red beans (kidney bean). Kidney beans are almost free of fat, sodium, cholesterol and sodium.

Besides that, red beans are very low in calories (only 6 per cent per 100 grams), and has a cheap price. In fact, red beans are able to cover 30 percent of fiber needs and contain 168 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids and 107 mg of Omega-6 fatty acids.