Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Smashing Strawberries



Based on my reading on a health magazine,I came across a very interesting article on the…sweet, succulent strawberries. They’re the fruit of love and passion not forgetting very high in nutrition.. Despite their great flavor, strawberries are also amazingly low in calories

In ancient times, strawberries were believed to posses healing powers. Fresh strawberries are a proven nutritional powerhouse: They’re an excellent source of vitamin C, and their red pigment, anthocyanin, and a lesser-known plant compound called “ellagic acid” seem to fight cancer on several fronts by inhibiting cancer cell growth and causing cancer cell death. So no need to go looking for these disease-fighting compounds in pill form. Less did we realize that mother Nature intended for us to get our nutrients from delicious, fresh foods!

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Chocolates good for brain?






CHOCOLATES...mainly made from cocoa is indeed good for ones brain and bring various benefits to ones healthy yet happy life style. Don't worry too much of the fat contain in chocolates..Why don't you cut down on your french fries or fried chicken? Eat up chocolate moderately as it also enhances good mood!


Several recent studies suggest that some types of cocoa contain substances that could enhance blood flow in the brain and improve brain function. Although it is a little distressing that the conference at which this breakthrough was discussed was sponsored by Mars Incorporated, the candy maker, it did point to compounds known as Flavanois as to their ability to keep the brain healthy and prevent cognitive decline and dementia.


Scientist in England believe that drinks containing this compound could be used to treat vascular impairments in the brain. After consumption of the liquid, it was noted that there was increased blood flow to the gray matter, which is part of the brain stucture, for two to three hours.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Healthy Diet vs Cigarettes




Trying to quit smoking? Here's an interesting fact: Did you know that healthy diet spoils taste for cigarettes?

A research and study has been conducted on approximately 200 smokers. The result obtain was 45 per cent of these smokers said that coffee enhanced the taste of cigarettes, while 44 per cent and 11percent that alcohol and milk had the same effect.

Food that spoilt the taste of cigarettes are milk, fresh fruits and vegetables and filtered water. Smoking is highly habitual behavior... it is a hardcore interest which is hard to let go of. Anything that can worsen the experience of smoking can help one to break the habit.