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Study Finds Obesity Prevents Tangerine
That fruit is good we all know, and that gives us a lot of vitamins and minerals needed for proper operation. Within the fruit in this post we will highlight a variety of mandarin. This is because in the press recently published the results of a study which determined that the tangerine was directly related to obesity, since it is a shield against it.
So far, the mandarin was considered the little sister of orange and a snack no more important, but is really much more than that, since in fact a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Western Ontario has shown that Tangerine contains some substances that will help prevent obesity from childhood. It is therefore important not to overlook this fruit.
Specifically, this study highlights what is the content of the mandarin has nobiletin, a flavonoid found in this fruit and therefore makes it a valuable asset to our health as we help prevent the onset of various diseases. Specifically we will highlight obesity, type two diabetes and atherosclerosis, which is the main cause of various heart diseases.
This study was conducted with rodents, several samples of the same ones who were given a diet high in cholesterol and saturated fats. One group was given as well as food mandarin. This group got much better control levels of blood fat and the effects it had on the body, and especially the mechanism of fat storage is one of the causes of obesity. Even the mice not given mandarin developed fatty liver.
Instead, the sample that was given did not develop fatty liver tangerine or disproportionately accumulated fat. This was due to the flavonoid prevented the accumulation of fat in the liver by a number of substances that trigger the body, improving circulation of fats and avoiding the accumulation of body fat and the formation of a fatty liver, represents a major trigger of obesity.
Is important to take this into account when carrying fruit to the mouth, as tangerine will be a good ally in maintaining the perfect weight and not to go with the fat. At the end of the day the fruit continues to be a strengthening and purifying the body, as evidenced by the mandarin.
Orange Eases Tensions
Orange has the virtue of easing tensions since it has the virtue of producing a stimulating effect on the body. The aroma of orange eases tensions of our body and also acts on the psychiatric or mental disorders. You can choose to treat any type of nerve problem. It is recommended the use of orange in situations of stress or difficulty sleeping. A bath of orange peel oil at night is an excellent choice.
Want to see the benefits of orange that has on your body? Throughout your application, you’ll notice a pleasant feeling of relaxation. This is because it allows cells and tissues to regenerate. Also, the muscles are stretched.
In many cases, helps people of an intellectual nature to establish a relationship with your body awareness, allowing the position and movements become freer. For all these reasons, if one day you feel bitter, this essence will give it a more cheerful and positive attitude towards life.
Fruit Consumption (V)
APPLE. (Sweet) purifies the liver, brain and phosphate give vitality to the nervous system. Recommended for headaches, nervousness and anemia.
MARAÑON. (Semi-acid) is the fruit of memory, cures cancer and is immune to contain large amount of Vit.C. Syrup is used in cough suppressants. The seed is used to strengthen memory.
MELON. (Dulce) is the fruit of the kidney, but it cleans it should be consumed as fresh as possible, because once opened, it quickly degenerates and produces toxins. On contact with oxygen produces up to 0.5% arsenic. Help clean tissue and blood, reduces fever, increases milk of nursing mothers. It is recommended for patients with prostate, kidney and urinary tract, is used for high blood pressure. Should not eat dessert. Read the rest of this entry »
Fruit Consumption (IV)
CHERIMOYA. (Acid) Recommended for undernourished, anemic and digestion problems. It has a latex, which helps to lose weight.
Peaches. (Semi acid) is good for rheumatism, lung conditions repetitive, obesity, herpes, ulcers, constipation, skin diseases, sand and stones in the kidneys and bladder, kidney, prostate, and anemia. Stimulates stomach and digestive tract and acts as a mild laxative and harmless.
SOURSOP. (Acid) is the fruit of digestion. Regulates the temperature of the stomach. The tea from the flowers of guava is used as a pectoral. For the latex containing the pulp helps improve chronic constipation, desinflama the colon heals colon ulcers, diverticulosis cure, strengthens the intestinal flora. Read the rest of this entry »
Fruit Consumption (III)
ALMOND, (Neutral) contains a large amount of oil, sugar, starch, cholesterol and asparagine. Besides water, protein, carbohydrates and cellulose, Vit. B1, B2, PP, C, A, D and EE, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, chlorine, manganese, copper and zinc, are remineralizing, antiseptic and energy.
Fortify the nervous system, promote digestion. Increases the secretion of milk. Contains the 8 essential amino acids. It is an intestinal and urinary antiseptic. Recommended for growth and convalescence.
Almond Milk: 7 to 18 almonds, are left to soak in water overnight, they take away the skin, are liquefied, strain and drink slowly and climate (never boiled) Used for colds and flu, helps eliminate toxins. Read the rest of this entry »
Fruit Consumption (II)
Sulfur. Help with the burning of sugar, a bone, detoxifies, increases and strengthens hair. Found in cherries, apricots, oranges, pears, peaches, hazelnuts and almonds.
Bromo. It is found in apples, grapes and figs.
Calcium. Helps blood clotting, is in the grape, strawberry, walnut, hazelnut and almond.
Chlorine. Aids digestion, promotes growth. It is found in dates, walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds.
Copper. Essential for bone formation, anti-inflammatory, useful against arthritis. It is found in grapes, pears, oranges, almonds and hazelnuts.
Fluoride. Prevent infectious diseases and protects the bone and teeth, apples and grapes.
Phosphorus. Is the nutrient of the brain, nervous and supporting bones, apples plums, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds.
Iron. Plum, cherry, apricot, peach, apples, pears, oranges, strawberries, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds.
Fruit Consumption (I)
The only problem with the fruit, is that most people do not know how to eat, so as to allow your body to actually assimilate nutrients.
But, unlike other foods, with fruit the order of the factors changes the product, do not have the same effect as eating it in the dessert, main dish or an appetizer.
Observe these tips about fruit consumption:
Should be eaten fresh.
Should be eaten alone, without mixing with other food,
Do not overuse of acidic fruit juices.
It is convenient to take fruit juice after meals. It should be one hour before or an hour later.
Vegetables and fruits should not be eating the same food. Read the rest of this entry »
Nutrition and Longevity
Good nutrition has many benefits for health and welfare, but without doubt the most interesting is the question of the marked improvement in the quality of life. There is evidence that the oldest people, besides having a unique genetic makeup, have been lifelong healthy eating habits that enhanced their health and their immune systems.
There are some foods that are essential in the daily diet and are considered extensions of life. The most important components of these products are antioxidants, which prevent cell aging. Among these we mention:
Health Benefits of Strawberry
The strawberry fruit is very popular in the world. Since ancient times, it grows in America, Asia and Europe. The mill takes its name from its delicate fragrance, its scent (Fragaria vesca in Latin). There are many varieties of strawberries.
Season
The strawberry season runs from May to July.
Dietary
The strawberry is rich in water and low energy (35 kcal in 100g).
Its fiber content is high for a fruit.
Its mineral content is moderate, but varied and balanced.
Its high vitamin C is remarkable.
* Vitamin C (60 mg per 100g);
* Potassium (152 mg per 100g);
* Phosphorus (23 mg per 100g);
* Calcium (20 mg per 100g);
* Magnesium (12 mg per 100g);
* Iron (0.40 mg per 100g).
50% of Food’s Nutrients can Lose in Refrigerator
By the time the products ‘fresh’ coming to your fridge, might well have lost much of its nutritional value, because since emerging from the fields and have to be transported and stored at various distribution points, fruits and vegetables spend many days under refrigeration.
Barbara P. Klein, a professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Illinois, says that once you reach a refrigerator, some fruits and vegetables can lose up to 50% of its vitamin C and other nutrients during a week, depending on the temperature at which it is stored.
That’s why experts recommend that you seek to purchase products from local sources, thus avoiding having been stored and refrigerated for long periods during transit, and thus is more likely to reach our homes still retain all its nutrients.