No other fruit says summer like the subtly crunchy, thirst quenching watermelon. Although watermelons can now be found in the markets throughout the year, the season for watermelon is in the summer when they are sweet and of the best quality.
Watermelon is not only great on a hot summer day, this delectable thirst-quencher may also help quench the inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis. Sweet, juicy watermelon is actually packed with some of the most important antioxidants in nature. Watermelon is an excellent source of vitamin C and a very good source of vitamin A, notably through its concentration of beta-carotene. Pink watermelon is also a source of the potent carotenoid antioxidant, lycopene. These powerful antioxidants travel through the body neutralizing free radicals.The best way to choose a flavorful melon is to look at the color and quality of the flesh, which should be a deep color and absent from white streaks. If it features seeds, they should be deep in color.
Grapes.The combination of crunchy texture and dry, sweet, tart flavor has made grapes an ever popular between meal snack as well as a refreshing addition to both fruit and vegetable salads. American varieties are available in September and October while European varieties are available year round.Grapes are excellent sources of manganese and good sources of vitamin B6, thiamin (vitamin B1), potassium, and vitamin C. In addition, grapes contain flavonoids: phytochemicals that are antioxidant compounds. It’s the best food Protection Against Heart Disease,May Lower Cholesterol and Promote Lung Health.Apricots are those beautifully orange colored fruits full of beta-carotene and fiber that are one of the first signs of summer. Although dried and canned apricots are available year-round, fresh apricots with a plentiful supply of vitamin C and are in season in North America from May through August. Any fresh fruit you see during the winter months have been imported from either South America or New Zealand.Nutrients in apricots can help protect the heart and eyes, as well as provide the disease-fighting effects of fiber. The high beta-carotene and lycopene activity of apricots makes them important heart health foods. Both beta-carotene and lycopene protect LDL cholesterol from oxidation, which may help prevent heart disease.Apricots contain nutrients such as vitamin A that promote good vision. Vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant, quenches free radical damage to cells and tissues. Free radical damage can injure the eyes” lenses.
Cantaloupe.It is no wonder that the cantaloupe with its refreshingly rich flavor and aroma and minimal number of calories is the most popular variety of melon in the United States. Although they have become increasingly available throughout the year, their season runs from June through August when they are at their best.Cantaloupe is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C. It is also a very good source of potassium and a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6 and folate. It’’s so sweet!
Raspberries.raspberry is most often the source of a dietary supplement sold in many health food stores called ellagic acid. This substance found naturally in raspberries belongs to the family of phytonutrients called tannins, and it is viewed as being responsible for a good portion of the antioxidant activity of this (and other) berries. Most cultivated varieties of raspberries are grown in California from June through October.\r\nRaspberries are an excellent source of fiber, manganese and vitamin C. They are a good source of vitamin B2, folate, niacin, magnesium, potassium and copper. In addition, they contain significant amounts of the anti-cancer phytochemical ellagic acid.
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Sunday, January 17th, 2010You can always eat this 7 foods
Sunday, January 17th, 2010No drugs can maintain? people be young , but people can eat some health food make you healthy. From the United States more than 10 nutritionists in the Network United M.D. site proposals: this kinds of 7 foods, can make you more healthy.
Dairy products: The best low-fat yogurt, which is rich in calcium, multi-vitamin, protein and potassium . In addition, the probiotics in yogurt helps to keep the body more balanced flora. If you do not like yogurt, skim milk and cheese is also a good choice. Dairy products contain the body by almost all the necessary nutrients, the ratio between the various nutrients are balanced match.
Eggs: studies have shown that eating an egg every morning, not only does not increase cholesterol, but also people throughout the day in a less calorie intake,? unconsciously weight loss. Provide a high quality egg protein, also contains 12 kinds of vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins have helped to improve the memory.
Nuts: high fiber, high protein, good heart and anti-aging, these are the advantages of food nuts. However, because of high fat content, suitable for human consumption is the key. Experts believe that both the almond, peanut, or walnut, hazelnut, a day not more than half the two best.
Kiwi: known as the “fruit of the crown” of kiwifruit contain high density of nutrients. A Kiwi can guarantee that you needed a day of vitamin C, In addition it provides a wealth of vitamin A, as well as plant fiber and potassium. Kiwi is also very convenient to eat together, and cut in half, grabbed a spoon like ice cream scoop, like, you can enjoy the.
Beans: good for the heart to eat more beans, it contains non-soluble fiber can lower cholesterol effectively, while others may be soluble fiber can help rule out the trash in vivo. In addition, food legumes also contain protein, carbohydrate, magnesium and potassium. Experts suggest that weekly consumption of food legumes at least 3 times.
Broccoli: This vegetable is delicious also common, containing vitamins A, C, as well as beneficial to bone growth of vitamin K. Even under normal circumstances exist only in carrots, oranges, yellow plants, such as carotenoids, in broccoli is also substantial existence.
Dry Fruits :dry pineapple, apricot, etc.a lot of? dry fruit only in the production process of the water no more than least squares, fruit and vitamins contained useful elements have been retained substantial possidetis. Apart from vitamin-rich, the fruit also contains substantial in iron, potassium and other minerals, and fruits contain sugar than ordinary low-sugar fruits, it is not easy to get fat, is a good snack.
Spring Healthy
Sunday, January 17th, 2010When you look out your window you see the evidence of Spring’s new birth everywhere. The trees are bright with green again, tulips are blooming and the birds are back with their songs. In harmony with nature, we wish to feel new again too.
It’s natural at this time of year to want to clean house. The cold dark days of Winter leave us feeling sluggish and unmotivated. Winter excess fades our skin and expands our waistlines. Spring allergies may indicate an overworked liver thanks to all those holiday celebrations. Unfinished projects and household clutter impede the flow of energy through our lives. The spirit is ready to wake from hibernation and enjoy new connections,get ready for new beginnings, fresh air,organic foods, and a whole lot of fun,Along with freshness from the air, freshness from food is also an asset to healthy body. Spring is full of exciting new foods ,such as spring carrots (vitamin A) strawberries (vitamin C)and asparagus (antioxidants and folate). Make sure we eat plenty of these fresh organic fruits and vegetables everyday! Fresh is best… an old and true favorite saying.
After a cold winter,In the spring ,First we must protect our liver. Appropriate diet and adequate sleep is particularly important ,we should eat fresh vegetables and fruit every day, and also we should eat some, such as oats, corn, soybean and so on.\r\nWe all know that human sleep is very magic, repair the body at different times in different organs, if you want protect our liver, it is necessary to go to bed at 23:00 – 2: 00 , this time is liver repair period.
Face’s secret of the health
Sunday, January 17th, 2010According to Chinese medicine, your face is a window to your health,This sounds magical,so how do we? know this?Your reflection offers visual cues to what may be happening with your heart, stomach, hormones and even your mind and spirit. For example,pimple is a big problem of the young,if a pimple on your nose,your heart may have a little small problem,if some pimples on your left face,it maybe your LIVER,on right face ,it maybe your LUNG…….Watch face can help us predict their own physical health problems.Go ahead, take a look. What does your face reveal about you?
Forehead,Corresponding element: According to Chinese medicine, the forehead corresponds to the fire element. This connection indicates an association with the heart and small intestine organ network, as well as the mind and spirit.What to look for: When examining your forehead, look for redness and small blood vessels that appear as discoloration, which could indicate a heart problem, Skin discoloration could also be caused by a recent emotionally-charged experience, such as a breakup or loss. It is common for people whose emotions are in turmoil on a regular basis to have a constant furrow between their eyebrows.A heart attack can often be foretold by a subtle bluish-green hue on the forehead. If you have discoloration on your forehead accompanied by heart palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, and tingling or pain in your left arm, schedule an appointment with a cardiologist or immediately visit an emergency room if necessary.
Nose.Corresponding element: Your nose corresponds to the earth element, indicating a connection to the stomach, spleen and pancreas network.What to look for: Symptoms of internal discord typically show up as a pimple on the tip or side of your nose, Dr. Mao says. Broken capillaries or redness across the bridge of the nose may reveal alcohol abuse or simply mean a person is under excessive worry and stress. Both causes put a strain on the internal organ network associated with the earth element.What it means: People with blemishes or discoloration on their nose also likely suffer from indigestion, constipation or diarrhea. Think back to your dinner last night or lunch the day before. Did you eat a lot of spicy, deep-fried, fatty, or rich foods? How about chocolate? If the answer is ‘
Economic crisis you can choose Organic foods for healthy
Sunday, January 17th, 2010Economic crisis,for me it is a nightmare things, I have to cut expenses for my daily lives, Even I had received a Christmas present is only some furits,Unfortunately, the travel plans was canceled. friends gathering also decreased, just few people go to pub, yes, I suggest my friends less to go out , reduce expenditure, the most important thing is can be a little more than sleep,enought sleep is good for our healthy. Financial crisis, we should pay more attention to their health,because seeing a doctor will cost you a lot of money.
Now, we are the most is to buy food and daily things, with regard to food, I suggest you to buy Organic foods, we may have found more and more people go to oganic foods supermarket than before, People more concerned about health, then why Organic foods beneficial for our health?reduces the amount of toxic chemicals ingested;totally avoids GMOs [genetically modified organisms];reduces the amount of food additives and colourings;increases the amount of beneficial vitamins, minerals, EFAs [essential fatty acids] and antioxidants consumed;appears to have the potential to lower the incidence of common conditions such as cancer, coronary heart disease, allergies and hyperactivity in children.
We know Pesticide is very bad for our health,Beside Organic foods,all food may include Pesticide,In a study of Women with breast cancer are five to nine times more likely to have pesticide residues in their blood than those who do not.18 Previous studies have shown that those with occupational exposure to pesticides have higher rates of cancer.19 – 21 The apparent link between hormone dependent cancers, such as those of the breast and prostate, may be via endocrine disrupting chemicals,Children may be particularly susceptible to pesticide residues as they have a higher intake of food and water per unit of body weight than adults and their relatively immature organ systems may have limited ability to detoxify these substances.
And Organic foods is good for loss weight,High dietary fiber can make you feeling full,so you can eat less food.Is it a good way to eat less food in Economic crisis? yeah, It’’s a joke!
Winter,Dont forget drink water
Sunday, January 17th, 2010Water is your body’’s principal chemical component, making up, on average, 60 percent of your body weight. Every ’system in your body depends on water. Water is far more important than food and the human body can go longer without nutrition than fluids.When dealing with a limited water supply, stick to a high-carbohydrate intake, as it requires less water to digest.
How much water should you drink each day?Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.
Several approaches attempt to approximate water needs for the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate.
Replacement approach. The average urine output for adults is about 1.5 liters (6.3 cups) a day. You lose close to an additional liter of water a day through breathing, sweating and bowel movements. Food usually accounts for 20 percent of your total fluid intake, so if you consume 2 liters of water or other beverages a day (a little more than 8 cups) along with your normal diet, you will typically replace the lost fluids.Eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Another approach to water intake is the “8 x 8 rule”
Food also can kick a cold and boost Your immunity
Sunday, January 17th, 2010We have found. When the cold weather, some people catch a cold easily, we can see their immune systems are too weak.It’’s because you take less exercise,eating less vegetables and fruits and so on.Maybe you said,I”m busy to work,earn money,I don”t have lots of time to do exercise.Following are some foods to focus on to help boost your immune system when feeling under the weather.
Fast food to boost your immunity
This kinds of fruits like Lemon, kiwi, oranges….,Vitamin C is essential for a healthy immune system because it is the body’’s most important antioxidant (meaning, it’’s the first line of defense against infection). And it’’s cheap! Buffered C with bioflavonoids is the best for absorption. How much one can absorb is debatable. The body will absorb the amount it needs (so if you are getting sick, your body will need much more). While you can only absorb about 500 to 1000 mg at a time, you may be able to take as much as 10,000 mg per day, spaced out in smaller increments every couple of hours. It’’s very hard to go overboard with Vitamin C. Taking too much will result in loose stools, so you know when to back off. If you feel a cold coming on, try taking 500mg of Vitamin C every 2 hours through out the day.VC is a water-soluble, so we eat fruit, it is best not to waste juice. when you catch a cold ,please put the VC pills (500-1000mg)into a glass of water, Drinking such as natural melting.Then have a good sleep,you will feel better.
Suck on Zinc: This is also an important antioxidant that many of us are deficient in. A lack of zinc can lower immunity significantly. This mineral has a strong antiviral capacity and has been found to inhibit the common cold. A great tool is zinc lozenges, which dissolve in the mouth. At the first sign of a cold, suck on one every 2 hours. Many clinical trials have shown that colds can be completely wiped out and patients can become symptom free within just a few days on this treatment.This food like Oysters.
Daily food to boost your immunity–This is a pungent herb that is widely used in natural healing. It is known for its antiviral, antibacterial properties. It is also helpful in fighting parasitic infections. While you can take garlic supplements, it is just as effective to ingest it in food, raw or cooked.Americans are growing increasingly aware of the powerful properties of garlic. According to an article in the Journal of Nutrition, garlic is the second most used supplement in the United States.
Oregano–Oregano is an herb whose name is derived from the ancient Greek word meaning “joy of the mountains.” And it is joyful indeed to think that your spaghetti sauce or pizza, flavored with this bold, peppery herb, can help keep you free from infections.But oregano is rarely eaten alone, and the combination of the herb and other foods may contribute to its disease-fighting abilities. Topically, oregano has antimicrobial properties, guarding against bacteria. Scientists have plans to tap this property by using oregano to create thin wraps for covering fresh food to protect it from spoiling.
Teas–Warm herbal teas are not only soothing, they provide amazing benefits for immunity. Echinacea is especially helpful as it has been found to activate “macrophages” which are directly involved in the destruction of bacteria, viruses and other infectious agents.Besides,Green Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world, after water, and to great effect. Tea is rich in polyphenols — plant antioxidants — as well as a number of other chemicals that can help protect the body against cold or flu.
Ginger–Oh,Don”t forget it.Ginger is often recommended as a tea or a bath for those with a cold or flu because it is helpful in increasing sweat production, which may help us get rid of germs and “sweat out” toxins.Ginger has also been shown to reduce nausea and vomiting, making it a very useful food to have around when you have the flu.
The most common food to kick a cold–Of course It is.when you catch a cold,doctors aways said,please drink more water,warm water.Frequent pumpship can allow the virus discharged out of our body.If you have a fever,the body very hot,lots sweat,body loss a lot of water, this time you should add water in a timely manner.
All,I hope everyone that we eat some food can boost your immunity, and don”t forget take some exercise everyday.
Less money let you eating better and healthily
Sunday, January 17th, 2010In this special period, I can just say that health is the future, plan to save money is particularly important at this time. First,let found some food we always eat but not cheap,you can choose them or not,but You have to take into account the money is enough .junk food is even more expensive in the long run. It’’s not so healthy, and it’’s loaded with calories, fat, salt and sugar. Even if it’’s free, it’’s not a bargain;A lot of “luxury food” isn”t all that healthy, either — for instance, pricey Kobe beef that’’s been massaged by hand for extra marbling, to the tune of up to $125 per pound. Great, but it’’s still loaded with fat, and your arteries don”t care how the meat spent its days. Not-so-lean hamburger will have just as much fat and set you back considerably less, but don”t eat too much of that, either is very important food our body,It’’s one of the most expensive parts of the diet because we tend to favor animal protein, and animals take a long time and effort to grow, increasing their cost. lots of food include protein ,milk and eggs,The protein in these foods most closely matches the protein of human tissue, so the body uses it very efficiently.The meat about chicken,fish,beef,shrimp and so on,the protein in these food a little bit hard to be our body used,and will make our stomach work a long time.
With recent price increases,meat are too expensive to buy,so we can think over milk and eggs.Two eggs are only about 40 cents — that’’s $1.60 for a family of four. A glass of milk is about 25 cents — cheaper than even a bargain can of soda. Milk and eggs also provide at least a dozen important nutrients each.And a glass of milk before go to bed can help you have a good sleep. Oh,I mostly forgot a good food–beans,you know beans include most protein and Vitamin B group(can make you to relax,good keep your gastrointestinal function),They go in everything — soups, salads, stir-fries, rice and pasta dishes. Plus, the canned ones are just fine and still among the best buys anywhere.The dietary guidelines recommend half a cup daily, anyway, so beans are a great place to start eating better and for less. Incidentally, just one-half cup of pinto beans every day has been shown to reduce cholesterol by about 8 to 10 percent. With nutrition like that, beans should be on our plates no matter what our budgets are.
Vegetables and fruits.Then i will introduce some cheap and healthy Vegetables:Carrots, Cabbage and Collards,Carrots are the deep orange of the antioxidant carotene, cabbage is a high-octane cruciferous veggie, and deep-green collards have more anti-cancer compounds than almost any vegetable. And they”re all economical. They never need go to waste, either, because the aging ones can always go into soups and stir-fries. The vitamin content may wane a little, but the minerals stay put, and so do most of the disease-fighting compounds. Fruits, I introduce apple for you,”One apple a day,keep doctor away”,we know apple riced vitamine C,Sugar, potassium, pectin,tartaric acid, citric acid and zinc,these all good for our body.so eat one apple a day is a way to save money.
Easy Carrots: 1 Package 12 Oz Grimmway Petite Cooking Carrots, 1/4 Cup Water, 1 Tablespoon Margarine, 1/4 Teaspoon Each Cinnamon and Salt. In Medium Saucepan, Combine All Ingredients; Stir Well and Bring to Boil. Reduce Heat; Cover and Simmer Until Carrots Are Just Tender, About 7 Minutes. Uncover, Cook Over Medium Heat Until Liquid Evaporates, About 2 Minutes.
Beverage,No doubt,beverage also a large expenditure.If you really need a sweet beverage and you insist on it having sugar, then some homemade iced tea does the trick for next to nothing, plus tea is healthy.or you can make carrot juice(lots vitamine A) yourself, At least this way, you can control the amount of sugar and calories.
Discounted food is also a good choose to save money.
All,This is only my personal opinion, I believe you have more better plan to save money.oh, Eat smart with some of these tips and you and the family will make it out of this recession with extra money and healthier bodies.
Coke chicken wings
Sunday, January 17th, 2010I know lots of Children like drink coke,but you know coke is unhealthy about children,NOW i will teach you to cook a health food about coke and wings.Before I searched a number of Coke? wings method on Google,
but I found that the vast majority are Chinese-style cooking , first of all, they should use the fried chicken wings, yeah,I am not very fond of fried food, We all know that similar shrimp, chicken, and so on with high-protein food, fried at high temperatures oil, would undermine food vitamins A, C, B, the protein will become one of the carcinogenic —- nitrosamines. Well, Following i will introduce a simple? way and nutrition Coke wings.
Material:8-10 chicken wings, soy sauc e,coke?? (Just threre things)
Production Method:Put wings into a pan,Adding a little soy sauce brings out a nice color and? not taste very sweet,then put some coke,Coke’’s volume was just able to cover up all of chicken wings,next, put the middle fire until liquid has evaporated and become sticky.
That’’s all.Don”t you think this is very simple,so just take a little bit of time,But really, its all about having some fun!
Don”t eat barbecue with coke!
Sunday, January 17th, 2010Do you like BBQ?And do you like BBQ with coke?There is no doubt that the answer is Yes,but do you know it’’s food value?
Barbecue is a favorite food of many people. Because the aroma of barbecue flavor assail the nostrils,Barbecue is the best choose for the party. As everyone knows, the barbecue smoke in the burning process, easy to bring a lot of health problems, such as high-fat, high cholesterol levels, and so on. Of particular concern is: It is an up-to-date scientific research shows that when eating barbecue with cola, but also giving rise to the risk of bone cancer!
If only one Coke or eat barbecue does not have much connection, but as long as the volume will not have a huge impact, but both together with food, eating at the same time, they would bring health To play a significant part. Coke because it contained caffeine will speed up the smoke of burning food after the decomposition of carbon ions, which is known as JAJ. This will lead to loss severe of calcium in the body. Since the human body has its own repair mechanisms, so when a serious loss of calcium, the body will involuntarily want to generate more bone cells. This over-proliferation prone to disease, leading to bone cancer.
While this is a very new research, hasn”t to be confirmed. However, eating barbecue, bring a lot of health problems, we should pay attention to it. These Charcoal, smoked food, barbecue charcoal fire when the choking smoke contains a variety of cancer-causing substances, such as sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, dioxin, benzopyrene, and so on. Barbecue meat in the oven on when it emitting enticing smells fragrant and at the same time as the distribution of fragrance, the destruction of vitamins, protein degeneration occurs, the amino acids are also damaged, severely affected by vitamin, protein, amino acid intake. As a result, as far as possible should eat to reduce the frequency and amount of barbecue.
Moreover, the best barbecue and fresh fruits and vegetables to eat together. Fresh green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, water spinach, and tomatoes, turnip, green pepper and fruit such as apples, kiwifruit, lemon, and so rich in vitamin C, E. Among them, rich in vitamin C can reduce the carcinogen nitrosamine production; and vitamin E has a strong antioxidant. This mix of science, can reduce the ills brought about by eating barbecue.