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20 Functional Foods for Long and Active Life

May 21, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

fruit and vegetableFruit and vegetables are needed for long and active life. But there are still some everyday pleasures, such as tea, coffee and chocolate, on a list of the foodstuffs which could help you live to a ripe old age. Gary Williamson, professor of Leeds University, found that there are 20 types of food and drink have been identified as ‘functional foods’. He recommends that we take them as part of our diets.

He has coined the phrase ‘ lifespanessential’ to describe the key foodstuffs, all of which contain chemicals called polyphenols. The chemicals are produced by plants and are known for their antioxidant properties, helping prevent cancer and heart disease. On his list, alongside such familiar ‘super foods’ as broccoli, blueberries and spinach, are black or green tea, dark chocolate and coffee. Some processed versions are also allowable – along with whole oranges, freshly-squeezed orange juice retains many of the same health benefits. The same also applies to red grapes and red wine, meaning a little luxury is compatible with living for as long as possible. [Read more…] about 20 Functional Foods for Long and Active Life

Filed Under: Food, Health Tagged With: active life, Functional Foods, healthy food, slow down ageing, Study

Natural Food to Overcome Insomnia

Mar 17, 2010 by admin Leave a Comment

Banana for InsomniaSometimes sleepiness don’t come up although your body was very tired, both physically and mentally. It’s hard for you to close your eyes and sleep. Do not consume sleep pill except in emergency situation. It’s better if try natural ways to overcome your insomnia problem. One of them is by consume natural food than can help you sleep well. Here is the list of natural food to overcome insomnia

Potatoes
Potato has been proved to be the food with a low GI value (Low Glycemic Index). GI is an indicator speed the process of change from carbohydrates converted into sugar in the body. Potatoes do not make your blood sugar rise when consumed wisely. In fact, by eating potatoes, you can quickly sleep without consume food with a high GI value. [Read more…] about Natural Food to Overcome Insomnia

Filed Under: Food, Health, Tips Tagged With: health tips, healthy food, Insomnia, Treatment

Healthy Food: Benefits of Kiwi

Jan 9, 2010 by admin 1 Comment

kiwi fruitIf previous article we talk about benefit of apple, in this article we’ll cover benefit of Kiwi.

Kiwi fruit contains great nutritional value, which few people appreciate. Weight for weight they are substantially richer in vitamin C than oranges and contain more fiber than apple. They’re very rich in potassium, which is important for the prevention of high blood pressure. Kiwi is also valuable food for people with poor digestion, thanks to their high-fiber content and their unique mucilage; they make a gentle and effective laxative. This fruit consists of a hairy, brown peel containing green flesh, with white pulp in the center, surrounded by black, edible seeds. [Read more…] about Healthy Food: Benefits of Kiwi

Filed Under: Diet, Food, Health Tagged With: Food, fruit, Health, healthy food, kiwi

Dieter Low Calorie Salad

Dec 28, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment

Low calorie Salad for DieterKeeping your eating habit could be one of your successful key to lose weight. The key is balance amount calorie that entering your body and calorie that burn for your activity. If you are kind of person who like eating although you are not feel hungry then try not to eat full calorie food but substitute it with Low Calorie Salad. Here is 5 rules for a perfect low-cal salad from Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D. that you could try

1. Load on Leafy Greens
For less than 20 calories per 2 cups, leafy greens like lettuce, spinach, and mustard leaves, provide ample amounts of folic acid and the antioxidant, lutein. Pile high! [Read more…] about Dieter Low Calorie Salad

Filed Under: Diet, Food, Health Tagged With: Diet, healthy food, Low Calorie, Salad, Weight Loss

12 Easy Ways for Better Eating Habit

Oct 7, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment

healthy eating habitIf you want live better, you can start it by change your eating habit. Exercising regularly without change your eating habit is just a waste time.

Eating a healthier diet doesn’t mean you have to cut out your favorite foods completely, but you just have to make a few changes like finding substitutions for existing foods in your diet. Here are some tips for better healthy food:

  1. Reduce your portion size. Start putting your meals on smaller plates. Don’t eat whatever amount of food is in front of you.
  2. Start using lean ground beef, pork tenderloin or fish instead of high-fat cuts of meat.
  3. Switch from full-fat cheeses to reduced-fat or fat-free cheeses the same way you would with milk (see tip above). [Read more…] about 12 Easy Ways for Better Eating Habit

Filed Under: Diet, Food, Health, Tips Tagged With: Diet, eating habit, health tips, healthy food

10 Best and Worst Foods for Blood Pressure

Sep 14, 2009 by admin Leave a Comment

healthy food - FishOne reason for essential hypertension is western-style dietary habits. If you notice that people living in rural areas of China, Brazil, and Africa show no signs of essential hypertension, even with advanced age. To help you solve this problem, here are top food you should eat and 4 foods that should be avoided.

Top 6 foods to choose

Fish
Fish is the healthiest animal product; it has high protein and low fat content. The omega-3’s fish and with other nutrients can protect blood vessels from plaque, reduce inflammation, and prevent high blood pressure. [Read more…] about 10 Best and Worst Foods for Blood Pressure

Filed Under: Food, Health, Tips Tagged With: Blood Pressure, Diet, Health, healthy food, Tips

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