3/27/09

Fruits and Vegetables Reduce the Possibility of Abortion


Successful Pregnancy


Fruits and vegetables reduce the possibility of abortion
Daily consumption of fruit and vegetables halves the likelihood of abortion, shows new researches. The study of thousands of pregnant women showed that those who are in daily eating regularly include fruits and vegetables, reduced risk of miscarriage by 46 percent.
Chocolate, vitamins, dairy products, fish and white meat also increased the possibility of a successful pregnancy. Malnutrition women had 70 percent more of the potential for miscarriage.
Researchers with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine said that their findings highlight the importance of good and healthy diet during pregnancy.
The study looked at 7,000 women, the links between diet and lifestyle, and abortion. One of the most important factors was the consumption of fruit and vegetables, as in those days to eat food, the likelihood of abortion decreased by 50 percent, than those who did not regularly practice.
Vitamin tablets have also been shown to be very useful in reducing the risk of abortion. Nutrition of dairy products such as milk, yogurt and cheese, reduce the risk by half, while the twice weekly food of white meat or fish decreased the risk by 15 percent.
Those who eat a lot of fruit and vegetables, have better nutrition, which means that their bodies are better prepared for pregnancy. Malnutrition women probably do not eat enough and are therefore more prone to abortion.
There is also a smaller increase in abortions for women whose partners are older than 45 years. This added to the assumption that men and women have a biological clock and the quality of sperm deteriorates over the years.


Successful Pregnancy

3/25/09

Artichokes for Better Digestion


Artichokes for better digestion

Healthy food
Artichokes for better digestion
Artichokes are finding themselves on our plates too rarely, despite the fact that they have many active substances. Lower cholesterol, improve digestion, protect the liver and eliminate the pain in the abdomen.
Do you have a problem with increases in cholesterol?
Experts believe that should be artichokes classified at the top of medicinal plants, to which is the most help component cinarin, which contained the lower parts of artichoke leaves. The research confirmed, that cinarin and related components in artichokes regulate the level of cholesterol, improve the functioning of the liver, facilitates the operation of the bile, promoting its movement and lasting beneficial impact for bile stones. Extracts of artichoke lower cholesterol and thus have an important role in preventing atherosclerosis and vascular disease. Artichokes are also an ideal food for all those who have problems with lack of appetite.
Active cocktail
Artichokes are a source of carbohydrate insulin, containing bitter substance cinarin, proteins, minerals, pro-vitamin A and vitamin B. To enjoy the most appropriate internal yellowish green and the young leaves, while the content of substances in the flower head is negligible.
Forget about the digestive problems
Artichokes facilitate gastrointestinal problems, particularly those resulting from disturbances in the biliary excretion. These disorders are manifested as a feeling of tension, nausea, pain in the upper abdomen and lack of appetite, most are occur after a meal, rich with fat.
Be careful
When enjoying the artichoke, should be particularly careful those who have problems with the closure of the bile, since artichokes affect the secretion of bile. Patients with bile stones may consume them only after consultation with the doctor because they can cause strong pain.
Hint for purchase
If you choose to buy fresh artichokes, select intact, firm and such without the brown leaves. Simpler to prepare are filed artichokes, they can prepare the salad, as an attachment to meat dishes or under the Pizza.


Artichokes for better digestion

3/24/09

Carrots Against Many Diseases


Carrots Against Many Diseases

Carrots not only for better vision
A rich source of vitamin A

Carrots is not only a tasty vegetables, it is also a rich source of health, as it contains a lot of beta carotene, which is important pre rate of vitamin A.
In addition to, beta-carotene contains potassium, calcium, iron, vitamin K, folic acid and pectin, which in the digestive tract “rise-up”, and thus protects the stomach and intestinal mucosa.
Carrots also contain selenium –for the immune system the most important trace element. Protects against free radicals and other harmful substances, enhances the mucous membranes in the body, stimulates cell metabolism, acting rejuvenating, stimulates the growth of nail and hair, care for beautiful skin, strengthens the immune system, improves eyesight and helps the chicken blindness, strengthens the cardiovascular system, promotes the formation of sperm in men and increases the capacity for fertilization.
Because vitamin A is found mainly in meals of animal origin, carrots are an excellent source of it especially for vegetarians.


Carrots Against Many Diseases

3/23/09

Fruit and Vegetables-Food for the Brain


Inevitable fruit - eat it every day

Food for the brain
When we talk about healthy diet usually focus on how this affects on the body and figure. Today we'll look at which foods are the best food for the brain and concentration.
Inevitable fruit - eat it every day.
Clear minds will preserve the diverse diet, with food presented below, but you can at the same time increase the concentration.
Cereals and fruit
Good circulation of blood in the body is important for all bodies, especially the brain and heart. Wholemeal food and avocados reduce the incidence of cardiovascular diseases, as improve blood circulation, while acting as a fuel for the brain. If is a busy day in front of you, do not forget the fruit - Fructose is a good source of energy necessary for brain pressure. Eat bananas, oranges and avocados.
Blueberries
Among the fruit may be further exposed to blueberries because they contain a lot of glucose. This is made up of carbohydrates in the food for the brain cells. In addition to blueberries, eat other fruits, vegetables and nuts.


Fruit and Vegetables-Food for the Brain

3/20/09

Most Popular Tropical Fruit-Great Sapote


Most Popular Tropical Fruit-Great Sapote

Great Sapote
Pouteria sapota, Sapotaceae
Purely on the top of the popularity of tropical fruits.
Large sapote falls, as can be deduced already from its name, to the family of sapotes.We knows four families, which have among their species sapote.Great sapote originates from Central America, from where it has spread to Florida, in Ecuador and Brazil.In Spain know great sapote as mamey zapote colorado or marmalade plum.Because name similarity is not to be confused with mammeo americano.
Application
It is recommended that the fruit is cut several times before application and wait several days to eliminate latex juice.Meat is sweet and almost no large acid.In Cuba sapote used for the preparation of excellent sorbets.From fruit can cook jam, add it to guava. Usually sapote eat raw or by additives used for different juices.
Ingredients
When the fruits are not yet ripe, containing latex juice, tannin, and therefore aren't edible.Great sapote has, as Sapodillas, laxative effect.


Most Popular Tropical Fruit-Great Sapote

3/18/09

Consumption of Vegetables and Fruit


Diversification of meals

Consumption of vegetables and fruit is the basis for health, because these foods contain vitamins and minerals which the body needs to defend against a wide range of 'invaders' from the external environment.
On the day it's good to eat fruit and vegetables at least five times since:
It maintains the slender line
You can eat a lot vegetables, but you don't need burden that would be fat
It acts as antioxidant
Consumption of fruits and vegetables help prevent cancer development, some of the vitamins and minerals act as antioxidants
Prevent the consumption of other foods
If you eat for appetizer a lot of salad , you wont be hungry anymore, when at the main dishes will not take large quantities of oily additives that are dangerous to the accumulation of cholesterol in the walls of blood vessels that are blocked and causing formation of heart disease, heart attack or some serious impairment to the body
Filled with energy that lasts
Vegetables and fruits are mainly a source of quick energy that lasts. Fruits such as banana can fulfill the need for the sweet and the energy level rises rapidly
Diversification of meals
Taking a wide variety of colors of fruits and vegetables, which will add colors to each meal, will be satisfied with your eye, even more organism that will receive only high-quality nutrients.



Diversification of meals

3/17/09

Redcurrant-Therapeutic Effects


Redcurrant-Therapeutic Effects

Therapeutic effects of redcurrants
His power is already aware of the century
Currants juice has been used in folk medicine, particularly in problems with the stomach and for strengthening gum.
Fresh and sterilized juice of redcurrants is a refreshing drink for patients with fever. Berries increases appetite, affect the size and secretion of mucus and because they contain many seeds regulating digestion.
Because they contain a lot of vitamin C, fresh strawberry juice is recommended against scurvy or diseases due to lack of vitamins. Fresh, unsweetened juice can not be recommend hot enough to sugar patients.
Currants fresh berries or fresh juice not only put thirst, but also quickly eliminate inconvenience due to upset stomach.



Redcurrant-Therapeutic Effects