Showing posts with label Vitamin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vitamin. Show all posts

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Benefits of Avocado

Avocado are loaded with Vitamin C and Vitamin E, which are excellent for keeping skin soft, supple and healthy and also for maintaining glossy hair. They are high in omega-3 fatty acids which help in preventing wrinkles, enhance brain power and treating arthritic pain. They contain the antioxidant lutein, which has been shown to protect against eye problems and cardiovascular disease.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Benefits of Strawberries

Strawberries are the excellent source of Vitamin C which is essential for the manufacture of collagen – a protein which helps to maintain the structure of the skin. Vitamin C also helps in healing wounds and can ward off gingivitis, the gum disease. They also contain ellagic acid, a phytochemical with powerful anticarcinogenic properties.

Benefits of Pineapple

Pineapple has major benefits from bromelain, which is an effective anti-inflammatory, making it exceptionally good for Joint pains. It is rich in Vitamin C which in turn supports the immune system and defends against free radicals which causes premature ageing. It is an excellent source of manganese, which is an antioxidant defense to the body.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Benefits of Lemon

Lemon has the high level of Vitamin C which are vital for healthy skin and gums. It is also a good source of bio-flavonoids, such as quercetin, which boost the effects of Vitamin C. Lemons are particularly important for the health of blood vessels and to prevent varicose veins and are also anti-carcinogenic. It is also an important ingredient of juices which quenches your thirst.

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Importance Of Lambs

Lambs are rich in proteins which is necessary for repairing of the old cells in the body. Lamb is rich source of Vitamin B, including Vitamin B12 which is vital for the healthy heart. The Lamb meat is also rich in easily absorbed iron, that prevents anaemia.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Benefits of Bitter Gourd

Bitter gourd is the most uncommonly used vegetable around the world. The name itself speaks of its taste, which is bitter. Its nutrient content surpasses all other vegetables. Bitter gourd contains Vitamin A, B1, B2, and C. It also contains minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper and potassium. It purifies blood, enhances digestion, and stimulates the liver. It is an excellent natural source of insulin. The skin, seeds and the vegetable on the whole can be consumed in many forms. Diabetics are recommended to drink the juice of tender bitter gourds to keep their sugar levels in check. It can be stuffed with potato masala and shallow fried. You can even grill it. It can be cut into thin slices and fried like chips with salt and chilly powder. The skin can be washed, fried well and ground with coconut, green chilly and tamarind to make chutney. In whole, bitter gourd plays a vital role in keeping the sugar under control for a diabetic.

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Cholestrol

Cholestrol is natural product of the body and is essential for a variety of functions. Our body uses Cholestrol to make the hormones testosterone and is one of the stimuli for aging men and women. As you grow older our body loses its capacity of sexual drive, energy and strength. Hence the Hormones testosterone plays a vital role here.Now the real problem lies in that if the oxidation of cholestrol takes place it leads to the heart disease. This oxidation enables the cholestrol to become sticky and it starts to form plaque in the walls of arteries of heart. This can be controlled by effective use of anti-oxidants. Some of the most powerful anti-oxidants are:
1. CoenzymeQ10 2. Vitamin E 3. Vitamin A 4. Vitamin CTo keep the cholestrol levels in balance we have to consume low cost, safe food sources rich in omega 3's. Some of those foods are:1. Garlic 2. Ginger 3. Olive Oil 4. Almonds 5. Walnuts 6. Eggs 7. Fresh fruits.A diet heavy in grains and processed foods will actually raise your blood cholesterol levels more than foods which contain cholesterol. Some of the best ways to improve your “Good” or HDL cholesterol is through: 1. Exercise 2. Vitamin D 3. Niacin 4. Moderate alcohol consumptionAnd finally … Policosanol – An organic plant alcohol from sugar cane is one of the best natural ways to reduce bad cholesterol levels.