Benefits
of Eating Different
Fruits and Vegetables
Different Eatables have different effects. Most
of them contain all the nutrients required for healthy Living...
Almonds
Apple
Beans
Cranberries
Eggs
Figs
Guava
Lean Ground Beef
Lentils
Oatmeal
Olives
Salmon
Spinach
Tomato
Wheat
Germ
Figs
Control BP
Figs
are a good source of Potassium, a mineral that helps to control
blood pressure. Figs, like other high fiber foods, help in weight
management programmes too. - They are a fruit source of calcium, a mineral that has many
functions including promoting bond density. 40 Grams of Figs
produce significant increase in plasma antioxidant capacity.
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Olives:
Source of Vitamin E
Olives
are a very good source of monounsaturated fats and a good source
of Vitamin E. The stability of monounsaturated fats translates
into a protective effect on the cell that, combined with the
antioxidant protection offered by Vitamin E, lowers the risk
of damage and inflammation. - Olives also contain a variety of beneficial active phytonutrient
compounds that have significant anti-inflammatory properties.
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An
Apple A Day
The
disease fighting profile of apples provides a multitude of health
benefits, including a potential decreased risk of cancer and
heart disease. Several recent studies suggest apples may provide
a wholebody healthy benefit. - A number of components in apples, most notably fiber and phytonutrients
have been found in studies to lower blood cholesterol and improve
bowel function, and may be associated with a reduced risk of
ischemic heart disease, stroke, prostate cancer, type II diabetes
and asthma.
- Preliminary research indicates diets with a 46 percent reduction
in the incidence of lung cancer. Two apples a day or 12 ounces
of 100 percent apple juice reduces the damaging effects of the
bad (LDL) Cholesterol.
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Benefits
of Eating Tomato
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for about 10 to 15 minutes. Next wash with cold water to make
you look younger.- Tomatoes and tomato based products can reduce your risk of
cancer, cardiovascular disease and several other chronic illnesses.
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Benefits
of Eating Guava
Researchers
working for the US department of Agriculture (USDA) have found
that guava may be among the fruits richest in antioxidants,
suggesting that there may be significant health benefits for
people who regularly include guava in their diets. If you thought
Oranges and other citrus fruits were the best for Vitamin C,
you need to check out the guava. One guava has 165 milligrams
of Vitamin C, while one orange has mere 69 mg. - This delicious fruit is also a good source of beta carotene,
lycopene, potassium and soluble fiber. Guava can improve your
heart health by helping to control your blood pressure and cholesterol.
Guava's ability to lower blood pressure could be the result
of potassium. This mineral is an electrolyte that is essential
to electrical reaction in your body, including your heart.
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Benefits
of Eating Spinach
Anti
Cancer compounds in spinach - Researchers have identified at
least 13 different flavonoid compounds in spinach that function
as antioxidants and as anti cancer agents. The anti cancer properties
of these spinach flavonoids have been sufficiently impressive
to prompt researchers to create specialised spinach extracts
that could be used in controlled Studies. These spinach extracts
have been shown to slow down cell division in stomach cancer
cells, and in studies on mice, to reduce skin cancers.- A study on adult women living in New England in the late
1980s also showed intake of spinach to be inversely related
to incidence of breast cancer.
- Spinach Caratenoid Combats Prostate Cancer - A carotenoid
found in spinach and other green leafy vegetables fights human
prostate cancer two different ways, according to research. The
carotenoid, called neoxanthin, not only induces prostate cancer
cells to self destruct, but is converted in the intestines into
additional compounds, called neochromes, which put prostate
cancer cells into a state of stasis, thus preventing their replication.
We all know that Popeye made himself super strong by eating
spinach, but you may be surprised to learn that he may also
have been protecting himself against osteoporosis, heart disease,
colon cancer, arthritis and other diseases.
- Spinach is high in vitamins A and C. It's a good source of
fiber and may also help reduce the risk of several diseases
such as cancer and age related muscular degeneration of the
eye.
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Benefits
of Eating Oatmeal
Oatmeal
is a good source of complex carbohydrates providing your body
with sustained energy and also a great source of fiber.- Oats can help lower cholesterol
- Oats may reduce the risk of heart disease, when combined with
a low-fat diet.
- Rolled oats have also long been a staple of many athletes'
diets, especially weight trainers', given oatmeal's high content
of complex carbohydrates and fiber which encourage slow digestion
and stable blood-glucose levels.
- Oatmeal is one of the best foods for those looking to lose
fat and stay healthy. Oatmeal is also very low in fats while
providing a great source of water-soluble fibers, an integral
part of dieting in that it makes you feel full over a long period
of time.
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Benefits
of Eating Almonds
Each
ounce of almonds contains a good amount of the antioxidant vitamins
E, 6 gms of protein and no cholesterol. Almonds are also an
excellent source of magnesium and offer calcium, fiber, the
B vitamin foliate and phosphorus. - Almonds also supply you with monounsaturated fat - the good
fat associated with decreased heart disease risk.
- In addition to their cholesterol-lowering effects, almonds'
ability to reduce heart disease risk may also be partly due
to the antioxidant action of the vitamin E found in the almonds,
as well as to the LDL-lowering effect of almonds' monounsaturated
fats. (LDL is the form of cholesterol that has been linked to
atherosclerosis and heart disease). When almonds are substituted
for more traditional fats in human feeding trials, LDL cholesterol
can be reduced from 8 to 12%.
- In addition to healthy fats and vitamin E, a quarter-cup of
almonds contains almost 98 mg of magnesium (that's 24.7% of
the daily value for this important mineral), plus 257 mg of
potassium.
- Almond adds to the growing evidence that eating whole foods
is the best way to promote optimal healthThe flavonoids found
in almond skins team up with the vitamin E found in their meat
to more than double the antioxidant punch either delivers when
administered separately
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Benefits
of Eating Beans
Beans
give your body a boost providing a good source of fiber, complex
carbohydrates and protein. Toss them in a salad or with your
favorite veggies.- Many edible beans, including broad beans and soybeans, contain
oligosaccharides, a type of sugar molecule also found in cabbage.
An anti-oligosaccharide enzyme is necessary to properly digest
these sugar molecules. As a normal human digestive tract does
not contain any anti-oligosaccharide enzymes, consumed oligosaccharides
are typically digested by bacteria in the large intestine. This
digestion process produces flatulence-causing gasses as a byproduct.
- Some species of mold produce alpha-galactosidase, an anti-oligosaccharide
enzyme, which humans can take to facilitate digestion of oligosaccharides
in the small intestine. This enzyme, currently sold in the U.S.
under the brand-name Beano, can be added to food or consumed
separately.
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Benefits
of Eating Wheat Germ
It
is the heart of the wheat kernel - a concentrated source of
several essential nutrients including Vitamin E, foliate (folic
acid),phosphorous, thiamin, zinc and magnesium.- The germ is the "heart" of the cereal kernel, the
embryo of the seed, and a concentrated source of several essential
nutrients including Vitamin E, folate (folic acid), phosphorus,
thiamin, zinc and magnesium. Along with bran, germ is often
a by-product of the milling that produces refined grain products.
Wheat germ, rice germ, maize germ, and others may be used to
extract vegetable oil or directly as a food-making ingredient.
The germ is retained as an integral part of whole grains.
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Benefits
of Eating Cranberries
Cranberries
are high in cancer fighting antioxidants, and have been used
to treat bacterial infections including kidney and urinary tract.- Cranberries are a source of polyphenol antioxidants, chemicals
which are known to provide certain health benefits to the cardiovascular
system and immune system.
- There is some use of cranberry juice by people with spinal
paralysis; regular consumption of the juice is supposed to reduce
the rate of urinary tract infections. While much of the evidence
is equivocal, a number of double-blind clinical trials have
been carried out that suggest there actually is an effect: a
component of the juice appears to competitively inhibit bacterial
attachment to the bladder and urethra allowing the bacteria
to be flushed out more easily. Cranberries also act as a probiotic,
promoting the growth of beneficial lactobacillus bacteria while
inhibiting the growth of harmful E. coli and listeria.
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Benefits
of Eating Eggs
Eggs
contain a wide array of necessary nutrients. Egg protein (from
the whites) is of such high quality that it is often used as
the standard by which other protein is measured. - Egg protein contains all the essential amino acids in a pattern
that matches very closely the patter the body needs.
- Eggs provide a significant amount of protein to one's diet,
as well as various nutrients.
- Chicken eggs are the most commonly eaten eggs, and are highly
nutritious. They supply a large amount of complete, high-quality
protein (which contains all essential amino acids for humans),
and provide significant amounts of several vitamins and minerals,
including vitamin A, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin
B12, choline, iron, calcium, phosphorous and potassium. They
are also one of the least expensive single-food sources of complete
protein. One large chicken egg contains approximately 7 grams
of protein. 3 egg yolks in a glass Enlarge 3 egg yolks in a
glass
- All of the egg's vitamin A, D and E is in the yolk. The egg
is one of the few foods which naturally contain vitamin D (although
this nutrient is naturally produced in humans when their skin
is exposed to sunlight). A large egg yolk contains approximately
60 calories (250 kilojoules); the egg white contains about 15
calories (60 kilojoules). A large yolk contains more than two-thirds
of the recommended daily intake of 300 mg of cholesterol (although
it has been shown that your body does not absorb much cholesterol
from eggs). The yolk makes up about 33% of the liquid weight
of the egg. It contains all of the fat in the egg and slightly
less than half of the protein.
- Recently, chicken eggs that are especially high in Omega
3 fatty acids have come on the market. These eggs are made by
feeding laying hens a diet containing polyunsaturated fats and
kelp meal. Two brands available in the UK are "Columbus
Eggs" and "The Hearty Egg". Nutrition information
on the packaging is different for each of the brands.
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Benefits
of Eating Salmon
Salmon
is an excellent source of quality protein and rich in Omega
3 Fatty acids, which help you body function optimally.- It is considered very healthy due to Its high protein and
Omega-3 fatty acids content and to its overall low fat levels.
- Salmon is high in protein as well as a rich source of vitamin
A, the B-group vitamins and Omega-3 oils.
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Benefits
of Eating Extra Lean Ground Beef
Lean
beef is full of power packed nutrients especially iron, protein
and careatinine, all the muscle building components you need.- Eating beef contributes to a healthy lifestyle by providing
your body with the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and strong.
- One 3 oz. serving of lean beef is an excellent source of 5
(protein, zinc, vitamin B12, selenium and phosphorus) and a
good source of 4 (niacin, vitamin B6, iron and riboflavin) essential
nutrients you need every day. Learn how the nutrients in lean
beef help grow, develop and maintain a healthy body.
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Nutritional
value of Lentils
Apart
from a high level of proteins, lentils also contain dietary
fiber, vitamin B1, and minerals. - A very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber
- Not only do lentils help lower cholesterol, they are of special
benefit in managing blood-sugar disorders since their high fiber
content prevents blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after
a meal.
- The calorie cost of all this nutrition? Just 230 calories
for a whole cup of cooked lentils.
- Lentils also provide good to excellent amounts of 5 important
minerals, 2 B-vitamins, and protein--all with virtually no fat.
- Red (or pink) lentils contain a lower concentration of fiber
than green lentils (11% rather than 31%).
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