Showing posts with label Nutritional Value. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nutritional Value. Show all posts

Thursday, 16 October 2014

Health Benefits of Raw Garlic


We can use garlic in our juices, in our smoothies, in our salads, or in soups, rice or other meals. We prefer to use it in its raw form, because the beneficial chemical from Garlic, called Allicin disappears when cooked. Garlic is incredibly nutritious.

1 ounce (28 grams) Serving of garlic contains (approximate 3 piece) :
  • Manganese : 23% of RDA
  • Vitamin B6 : 17% of RDA
  • Vitamin C : 15% of RDA
  • Selenium : 6% of RDA
  • Fiber : 1 gram
Decent amounts of Calcium, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron and Vitamin B1.

Some benefits of Garlic are as follow :
  • Anti-Inflammatory 
  • It keeps Heart healthy.
  • High in Antioxidants
  • Garlic keeps our Immune System strong.
  • Garlic is proven to help reduce Blood Pressure (almost as powerful as Adenol)
  • It helps reduce LDL.
  • Garlic can help reduce Dementia and Alzheimer.
  • It helps to detoxify heavy metals.
  • Garlic may help improve Bone Health.
There are recipes of nutritious juice as follow :
  • 8 Carrots.
  • 8 ribs Celery
  • 1/2 Beet with its Greens
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 cups Parsley
This will make about 1 liter of fresh Juice.

Thursday, 23 January 2014

Source of Vitamin B12


Source of Vitamin B12
  • Cyanocobalamin is a plant-based source of B12, which is added to soymilk, vegan vitamins and found naturally in spirulina. 
  • Cow Milk provides the B12 nutritional requirements of human body. 
Some bodies are better at retaining B12 than others. The individual body has varying ability to absorb Vitamin B 12. Absorption of vitamin B12 adversely affected by these conditions :
  • Lack of intrinsic factor, a glycoprotein secreted by the stomach. This condition is present in pernicious anemia.
  • Poorly functioning terminal ileum (this refers to receptors in the small intestine).
  • Part of the stomach surgically removed.
  • Inadequate digestive enzymes and gastric acid.
  • Impaired liver and/or pancreatic function: Liver stores B12, and secretes it in bile. The pancreas is part of the end stage of absorption.
  • Old Age : Absorption of Vitamin B12 tends to decrease as you age. B12 is a factor in conditions normally associated with aging, which respond to supplements.
  • B-vitamins can make a great difference for an impacted system (long-term exposure to modern living, process foods, no sunlight, chemicals, stress etc.). Which if they accumulate cannot absorb the nutrition anymore? However, at the same time a young system or a cleansed body will absorb the nutrition again.
This young science bases a lot of its research on already 'ill bodies' how they react. That is why western medicine does not heal but surpress pain (far from removing the cause) - it has its place on structural illnesses - broken bones, eye laser etc. - but the subtle causes are induced over time through nutrition and emotional imbalances. And nutrition can remove them again - Food is medicine! 'Young Science' has good pointers but will not replace the 'old science of a holistic long-term view like Ayurveda, Chinese medicine etc. which is based on our entire being, body, soul and spirit' or ultimately to learn to follow your intuition. 

As for what constitutes a "scientific option," nutrition is a remarkably young field. Scientists change their mind constantly about what's good, what's bad, and what's essential for the body. Nutrition as a field seldom touches the importance of phytonutrients and dietary carcinogens, either. While it's fine to mention "scientific options," it's best to note that there are many possibilities. The American Dietetics Association, for instance, has finally mentioned that a vegan diet can satisfy all nutritional requirements when properly followed including B12 requirements.

Monday, 25 June 2012

Health Benefits of Avocados


Avocados are rich in vitamins A, C, and E and are full of other nutrients like potassium. They contain folate, monosaturated fats and Antioxidants. Regular consumption of avocados helps us in many ways. 
  • Anti Cancer : Avocados have numerous phyto-nutrients which not only prevent Prostate Cancer but also repair the damaged cells. It also reduces the risk of Oral Cancer. Many studies have shown that avocado can inhibit the growth of cancerous cells without damaging the healthy cells. The oleic acid (also found in olive oil) in this fruit is effective in preventing Breast Cancer.
  • Anti-Diabetic Value : Avocado also lowers the triglycerides in the blood and thus is useful for Diabetic patients.
  • Anti-Aging : Being rich in Antioxidants, avocado is helpful in preventing aging symptoms. The glutathione in avocado boosts Immune Systems, slows the aging process, and encourages a healthy Nervous System.
  • Cholesterol Regulator : The monosaturated fats in avocados not only help in reducing LDL cholesterol but are also good for the heart. 
  • Hypertension : Avocado contains 30% more Potassium than banana. The High Potassium content helps in regulating Blood Pressure and prevents Circulatory diseases.
  • Helpful for Pregnant Woman : Avocados are good for Pregnant Women since the high folate content in them helps in the development of brain and other tissues of the baby. The B6 vitamin in these fruits may help in reducing nausea that is associated with pregnancy.
  • Helpful for Eye : Avocados have more of the carotenoid lutein than any other commonly consumed fruit. Lutein protects against macular degeneration and Cataracts, two disabling age-related Eye Diseases. 
  • Improve Digestive System : The nutrients and enzymes in avocado soothes the condition of inflamed mucous lining in the stomach and small intestines. It also improves the body’s ability to absorb carotenoids and nutrients.
  • Improve Nutrition Absorption : Research has found that certain nutrients are absorbed better when eaten with avocado. In one study, when participants ate a salad containing avocados, they absorbed five times the amount of carotenoids (a group of nutrients that includes lycopene and beta carotene) than those who didn't include avocados.
  • Anti-Oxidant : It is a powerhouse of vitamin E which protects our Skin from free radicals.
  • Improve Breath : Avocado is very effective in stopping Bad Breath.

Health Benefits of Figs


  • Protective against Postmenopausal Breast Cancer :  Results of a prospective study involving postmenopausal women for an average of 34% reduction in breast cancer risk for those consuming the most fruit fiber compared to those consuming the least. Fruits richest in fiber include apples, dates, figs, pears and prunes. 
  • Cardiovascular Effects : Fig leaves have been shown to lower levels of triglycerides (a form in which fats circulate in the bloodstream), while in vitro studies, fig leaves inhibited the growth of certain types of cancer cells. Researchers have not yet determined exactly which substances in fig leaves are responsible for these remarkable healing effects. Besides their Potassium and Fiber content, figs is a good source of the trace mineral Manganese.
  • Asthma : Figs are considered beneficial in the treatment of asthma. Phlegmatic cases of cough and asthma are treated with success by their use. It gives comfort to the patient by draining of the phlegm.
  • Hypertension : Deficiency of potassium or low intake of potassium-rich foods can lead to high blood pressure. Figs are very good source of potassium which helps to control high blood pressure. 
  • An Insulin-Lowering Qualities of Leaves : The leaves of the fig tree as one of fig's edible parts. But in some cultures, fig leaves are a common part of the menu, and for good reason. The leaves of the fig have repeatedly been shown to have anti-diabetic properties and can actually reduce the amount of insulin needed by persons with diabetes who require insulin injections. In one study, a liquid extract made from fig leaves was simply added to the breakfast of insulin-dependent diabetic subjects in order to produce this insulin-lowering effect.
  • Bone Density Promoter : Figs are a fruit source of calcium, a mineral that has many functions including promoting bone density. Additionally, figs' potassium may also counteract the increased urinary calcium loss caused by the high-salt diets, thus helping to further prevent bones from thinning out at a fast rate.
  • Weight Loss : Fiber and fiber-rich foods are helpful to lose weight. Figs are excellent source of dietary fiber and a great food for weight management.

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