Broccoli:
An ideal food, broccoli is packed with vitamins and minerals - Vitamins A and C (a cup of cooked Broccoli contains more Vitamin C than two Oranges), beta carotene, B2, B5 and folate, zinc and iron.
It comprises 90 per cent water and contains very few calories.
Broccoli is another free radical fighting food, protecting cells in the brain and body from oxidative damage.
It provides protection against heart disease and a range of infections, particularly respiratory ones, and is thought to be a major force in fighting bowel cancer.
Its detoxifying properties mean that broccoli can prevent a built up of harmful toxins within the body, allowing the liver and the digestive system to function more effectively and ultimately improving skin condition.
In addition, the folate found in broccoli promotes the production of the mood lifting chemical serotonin beneficial for those suffering from depression.
Saturday 7 February 2009
Thursday 5 February 2009
Health Foods - Bananas
Bananas:
A rich source of protein and a good source of fibre, bananas also have potent energizing qualities, making them an ideal snack when you feel low on energy. They are a healthy option for fulfilling a craving for something sweet.
The amino acid found in bananas has a mildly sedative effect so makes them a good snack to have at bedtime. It also helps alleviate the symptoms of depression, anxiety and PMS.
Bananas are high in antioxidants - Vitamin C and beta carotene, the precursor of Vitamin A - and in Potassium. They also contain Vitamin B6, which helps protect against heart disease and regulates the nervous system.
Being generally easy to digest, bananas make particularly good food for convalescents or those with appetite related conditions.
A rich source of protein and a good source of fibre, bananas also have potent energizing qualities, making them an ideal snack when you feel low on energy. They are a healthy option for fulfilling a craving for something sweet.
The amino acid found in bananas has a mildly sedative effect so makes them a good snack to have at bedtime. It also helps alleviate the symptoms of depression, anxiety and PMS.
Bananas are high in antioxidants - Vitamin C and beta carotene, the precursor of Vitamin A - and in Potassium. They also contain Vitamin B6, which helps protect against heart disease and regulates the nervous system.
Being generally easy to digest, bananas make particularly good food for convalescents or those with appetite related conditions.
Monday 2 February 2009
Health Foods - Berries
Antioxidant Foods:
Uncooked fresh fruit and vegetables are the best places to find antioxidants. Prunes, Raisins, Cherries, Berries - (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants), Black Grapes, Bananas, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Chestnuts, Brazils and Hazelnuts are particularly good sources.
Berries:
Berries are important for immune health, being rich in the antioxidant vitamins - Vitamins C, E and beta carotene, which converts within the body to Vitamin A. These provide protection against infection and disease by neutralizing the free radicals responsible for cellular damage in our bodies.
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, BlackCurrants and Black Grapes have an important role to play in anti-ageing - they have been found to prevent collagen from breaking down.
Berries also have a stabilizing effect on the menstrual cycle, as well as high levels of minerals, especially calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Strawberries are believed to soothe arthritic inflammation.
Raspberries are good for indigestion and menstrual problems.
Blackberries are very energizing and make excellent blood cleansers, as do blackcurrants, redcurrants and blueberries.
Blackberries and Cranberries are useful for clearing congestion in the respiratory tract and soothing sore throats.
Cranberries and Blackcurrants are beneficial for kidney and urinary tract infections.
Uncooked fresh fruit and vegetables are the best places to find antioxidants. Prunes, Raisins, Cherries, Berries - (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants), Black Grapes, Bananas, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Chestnuts, Brazils and Hazelnuts are particularly good sources.
Berries:
Berries are important for immune health, being rich in the antioxidant vitamins - Vitamins C, E and beta carotene, which converts within the body to Vitamin A. These provide protection against infection and disease by neutralizing the free radicals responsible for cellular damage in our bodies.
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, BlackCurrants and Black Grapes have an important role to play in anti-ageing - they have been found to prevent collagen from breaking down.
Berries also have a stabilizing effect on the menstrual cycle, as well as high levels of minerals, especially calcium, magnesium and potassium.
Strawberries are believed to soothe arthritic inflammation.
Raspberries are good for indigestion and menstrual problems.
Blackberries are very energizing and make excellent blood cleansers, as do blackcurrants, redcurrants and blueberries.
Blackberries and Cranberries are useful for clearing congestion in the respiratory tract and soothing sore throats.
Cranberries and Blackcurrants are beneficial for kidney and urinary tract infections.
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