Sunday, September 30, 2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
The Benefits of Superfruits.
There has been a lot of talk about superfruits lately,
but have you ever heard of super fruits? Super fruits have become
increasingly popular over the past several years and they can be found in a
variety of food products. There are many claims that they will ensure
longevity, great health and prevent aging, but do they really deliver on these
promises?
Super fruits deliver antioxidants and anti-inflammatory
nutrients that can help nourish your body and keep it functioning optimally.
We have all been told growing up that fruits
are good for you and the bottom line is that fruits are good for you
Super fruits are a class of fruits that contain higher amounts of
important antioxidants and phytochemicals that may contribute to good health as
part of a well balanced diet. When compared to apples and bananas and other
common fruit they score higher on the ORAC rating system. Super fruits include acai berry, African mango and
raspberry ketone.
Acai berries are loaded with antioxidants, but they are
also full of other good stuff, such as dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals,
complex carbohydrates, amino acids and essential fats.
Acai berry is believed to help the body fight the effects
of ageing better than most fruits. It
can also reduce inflammation, reduce blood clots and improve digestion.
There are hundreds of acai berry
capsules available to purchase on the market, both, online and on the high
street. Be very careful when buying acai as there are many products available. Acai berry should always be the first ingredient
on the label, however you will probably see it third, fourth or sometimes even
fifth. This means there is very little acai berry inside the product and it is
more likely padded out with fillers, bulkers and anti-caking agents. It is
often claimed that extra ingredients are necessary to process the acai into a
useable form, this is simply not true.
Acai berry capsules by Evolution Slimming are a 700mg capsule strength available in 60 capsule packs. 2 capsules are recommended daily, equalling 1400mg of pure acai berry fruit straight into your body. They are the highest quality Acai Berry without any hidden ingredients or costs.
African Mango
Acai berry capsules by Evolution Slimming are a 700mg capsule strength available in 60 capsule packs. 2 capsules are recommended daily, equalling 1400mg of pure acai berry fruit straight into your body. They are the highest quality Acai Berry without any hidden ingredients or costs.
African Mango
African Mango comes from the
extracts from the Irvingia Gabonensis seed. African mango may be relatively new
to the UK, but is starting to take over the weight loss industry in terms of
its effectiveness.
Irvingia Gabonensis is a fruit tree found in West and Central Africa, also known as 'wild mango' or 'bush mango'.
The African Mango Diet Pill is said to provide assistance in weight loss, improve total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and blood glucose levels.
African Mango can develop significant weight loss with scientific results. African Mango’s potential to generate these remarkable weight loss results from the favorable changes to the bodies fat stimulating and fat producing hormones. The soluble fiber found in the African Mango also works as a laxative which can also works to suppress appetites.
African Mango has been demonstrated to delay stomach emptying, which brings to increased absorption of dietary sugars. In this way, African Mango reduces blood sugar levels after a meal. The African Mango Diet Pill also is made up of cholesterol improving components with improvements in total and LDL cholesterol. Research subjects revealed a drop in cholesterol levels.
Raspberry Ketone
Irvingia Gabonensis is a fruit tree found in West and Central Africa, also known as 'wild mango' or 'bush mango'.
The African Mango Diet Pill is said to provide assistance in weight loss, improve total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and blood glucose levels.
African Mango can develop significant weight loss with scientific results. African Mango’s potential to generate these remarkable weight loss results from the favorable changes to the bodies fat stimulating and fat producing hormones. The soluble fiber found in the African Mango also works as a laxative which can also works to suppress appetites.
African Mango has been demonstrated to delay stomach emptying, which brings to increased absorption of dietary sugars. In this way, African Mango reduces blood sugar levels after a meal. The African Mango Diet Pill also is made up of cholesterol improving components with improvements in total and LDL cholesterol. Research subjects revealed a drop in cholesterol levels.
Raspberry Ketone
Raspberry Ketone is a natural phenolic
compound that is responsible for the heavenly aroma of red raspberries. According
to certain studies, it is also a potent fat burner.
It was discovered that raspberry ketone increased both the expression and secretion of adiponectin. This is important because adiponectin is a protein hormone which modulates a number of metabolic processes, including glucose regulation and fatty acidcatabolism.
It was discovered that raspberry ketone increased both the expression and secretion of adiponectin. This is important because adiponectin is a protein hormone which modulates a number of metabolic processes, including glucose regulation and fatty acidcatabolism.
If weight loss is not enough,
higher levels of adiponection have been shown to control the metabolic derangements
that may result in type 2 diabetes, obesity, atherosclerosis, non-alcoholic
fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome. As a result of all of this,
Raspberry Ketone holds great promise as a fat-burning, health-improving herbal
supplement.
Eating
fruit is a way to increase vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals and
fiber in the diet. Eating fruit can also satisfy a sweet tooth due to its
natural sweetness. No one food including a super fruit is a magic bullet that
has the ability to prevent or cure disease, especially if the diet is poor.
Super fruits can add important nutrients, and antioxidants to any well balanced
diet, and have a lower impact on blood sugar levels. The recommendation for
fruit consumption is two to four servings for most people. Besides super fruits, you can also obtain
many health benefits by eating other fruits containing high levels of
antioxidants such as blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, cherries
and black currants.
Conclusion
It would therefore appear that fruit is not only good for us but
can lead to severe weight loss – who knew!!!
Dietary Fiber for Natural Health
Dietary Fiber for Natural Health
When people look at the nutritional content of foods,
they tend to concentrate more on calories, protein, fats and vitamins. Most of
the time, people forget to consider the dietary fiber content of foods. In
recent studies, it was shown that in America alone, less than half of the
population gets enough fiber in their diet.
Taking in enough fiber will greatly improve your natural
health and well-being. Here are some facts that you have to know about dietary
fiber
What is it?
Roughage or dietary fiber is the indigestible part of
plants that travels through the digestive tract. In an overview, it helps the
body absorb more water and improves elimination of wastes. It also helps in the
absorption of nutrients and other chemicals.
There are 2 types of fiber. The soluble fiber is the one
responsible for lowering blood cholesterol levels. Because of this, intake of
enough soluble fiber will reduce your risk of developing heart diseases and
stroke. Insoluble fiber increases bulk that your body needs to maintain the
functions of your stomach and intestines. This type of fiber prevents you from
experiencing constipation.
What are the benefits of getting enough fiber in your
diet?
Bowel Movement and Integrity
Having enough fiber provides you with bulk. It helps you
have well-formed and soft stool so wastes can pass easily. With this, you are
sure not to have constipation. When you have diarrhea, adding fiber to your
diet will help you absorb water and form bulky stools. It is also said that
fiber can help relieve patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Having a high fiber diet also reduces your risk of
developing hemorrhoids, diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Since fiber helps
you pass stool easily. There is no need for straining during defecation. This
is one of the ways fiber helps prevent these health conditions.
Regulates Blood Cholesterol Levels
Soluble fiber helps maintain an ideal cholesterol level
by reducing the amount of Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) in your body. LDL is
also called as bad cholesterol. It has also been studied that fiber can also
lower your blood pressure. Maintaining a good blood cholesterol level puts you
at lesser risk of developing heart diseases.
Regulates Blood Sugar Levels
This is one of the reasons that most diabetic patients
add fiber in their diet. Getting enough soluble fiber aids in the absorption of
sugar in your body. It helps your body absorb sugar slowly so diabetics can
avoid sudden peaks on their blood sugar level. Enough insoluble fiber in your
body is also said to prevent development of type 2 diabetes.
Aids in Weight Loss
Eating foods with high-fiber content may require you to
chew your food longer than you would any other type of food. Because of this,
your body is given enough time to think that you are already full. This would
lessen chances of over eating. A high- fiber meal will also lower down hunger
cravings because fiber takes a longer time to be digested. You feel full longer
when you eat food with high fiber content. Fibrous foods also have fewer amounts
of calories in them. So no matter how much fiber you eat, you won't have to
worry about the number of calories you are taking in.
Fiber is also said to fight off carcinogenic agents, thus lowering your risk of getting certain types of cancer.
If you want to improve your health the natural way, adding more fiber to your meals is a healthy idea.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
A Yogurt A Day?
The Benefits of Yogurt
Yogurt is a popular snack treat for people who are trying
to monitor their weight. Did you know that apart from making you lose weight,
yogurt has other benefits to your body? There are so many types and varieties
now, styles like "Greek" flavors like "Key-Lime Pie" and
"red Velvet Cake", you can find exactly what fits your needs and
taste-buds.
One way to improve your health naturally is by eating an
adequate amount of yogurt every day. Yogurt has live microorganisms called
probiotics. These good bacteria help your body works properly.
Here are some benefits you can get from eating yogurt:
• Improves gastro-intestinal functions
Since yogurt is rich with probiotics, it helps improve
food digestion and absorption. Good digestion and absorption will prevent you
from experiencing hyperactive bowel movements and constipation. Yogurt also
helps lactose intolerant individuals. It also lowers your risk of getting
inflammatory bowel diseases like Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's disease.
• Boosts your immune system
Probiotics from yogurt makes your body stronger in
resisting harmful bacteria, thus lessening your risk of getting infections.
These good bacteria also enhance your body's natural healing process so you can
easily recover from illnesses.
• Regulates your blood pressure
A study have shown that having 2-3 servings of low-fat
dairy daily will greatly reduce your risks of getting high blood pressure. Some
dairy products are high with dairy fat that is not healthy for your heart.
Yogurt is a low-fat dairy product that does not have a bad effect on your
heart.
• Maintains your weight
Because yogurt is low-fat, it frees you from worries of
gaining weight. When dieting, it's important that you still get enough
nutrients so you don't end up being malnourished. Yogurt contains an adequate
amount of vitamins and minerals that you need. With enough yogurt intake, you
get enough nutrients without the worries of moving the scales up.
• Prevents osteoporosis
Yogurt, just like some dairy products have added calcium
and vitamin D. These nutrients are very important in making your bones
stronger. Strong bones will prevent you from developing osteoporosis.
Here are some tips you can follow when deciding on adding
yogurt in your diet.
1. Choose the type of yogurt that you want to take. There
are various types of yogurt. One of the fastest-growing market segments now is
"Greek" Yogurt. Some yogurts contain regular fat, some are fat-free
and some are low-fat. You may also want to check the sugar contained in the yogurt.
There are yogurts that have more sugar than others. Look at the label at the
back of the package. Read and compare nutritional contents of different brands.
This will help you choose the best brand in the market.
2. Make it a habit
You can eat yogurt anytime and anywhere. Make it a point
to take some yogurt everyday. Bring some in the office so you can easily have
yogurt on your lunch break. You can also put a small yogurt cup in your bag so
you can take a healthy snack anywhere.
3. Substitute other ingredients with yogurt
Yogurt can easily be added to your recipes. Use yogurt
instead of ice cream when making a smoothie. You can also try adding yogurt
when baking cakes and other pastries. You can easily substitute milk to yogurt.
4. Make eating yogurt fun delightful
There are numerous recipes that you can follow so that
you don't only get to eat the flavored yogurt available on the market. Adding
fruits on your yogurt is a good idea and will make your snack even healthier.
Mix in some wheat germ or healthy cereal and you are good to go
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Saturday, September 1, 2012
We don't like to talk about... Colon Cleansing
About Colon Cleansing and Colon Health
One hundred percent of American adults, if they live long enough,
have herniation of the bowel. The number one cancer among men and women
together is colon/rectal cancer. The colon is the sewer of your body. If
it's not cleansed, the waste throughout the body can't get out.
According to some estimates, about 70 million Americans suffer from
bowel problems. These statistics cover only those people whose problems
are severe enough to cause them to consult a medical doctor. People who
aren't even aware that they have a bowel problem are often in the worst
condition. When the colon is healthy, a person will have two or more
well-formed bowel movements a day. Every morning, they'll have a huge
movement which should altogether be from 2 to 4 feet long. Later on in
the day they'll have another movement, which will be about half the size
of the first. These stools should be expelled effortlessly--within
seconds after they sit down. If you have to strain or if you have to
read a magazine while you wait for a movement, then you are constipated.
Another indication of poor bowel function is if your stools are small
and narrow, or if they are short or hard. You shouldn't see any mucus,
half-digested food, or blood.
Bowel problems can cause nutritional deficiency, regardless of how
good your diet is or how many vitamins you take. A poor diet creates
sticky fecal matter. When there is not proper elimination, deposits of
fecal matter build up along the wall of the colon or in the pockets of
the colon. That's why even a mild case of constipation is a serious
problem. Normally, the body pushes wastes out of your colon in eighteen
to twenty-four hours. However, when you're not eliminating properly,
these wastes may not leave for days. Usually the material deposits along
your colon walls, it may not leave for months or years. These deposits
of fecal matter in the colon get irritated. This may lead to a spastic
or inflamed colon, conditions that interfere even more with nutrient
absorption and also with proper bowel function. The feces that remain in
one's system begin to decay, releasing toxins and poisonous gases that
seep out into the blood and poison all the organs and tissues. The blood
stream itself gets polluted, preventing it from removing the cells'
wastes. So the whole system is poisoned by wastes. Here's any easy way to keep it moving :) Bowtrol
What is an Electronic Cigarette?
What is an Electronic Cigarette?
An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) is a battery - powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine by way of a vaporized solution. It is a healthier alternative to smoked tobacco products, such as cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. Nicocure eCigs is a leader in developing high quality, technologically advanced products in this field.
An electronic cigarette, also known as an e-cigarette, is an electrical device that simulates the act of tobacco smoking by producing an inhaled vapor bearing the physical sensation, appearance, and often the flavor (with or without nicotine content) of inhaled tobacco smoke, without its odor or, ostensibly, its health risks. The device uses heat (or in some cases, ultrasonics) to vaporize a propylene glycol- or glycerin-based liquid solution into an aerosol mist, similar to the way a nebulizer or humidifier vaporizes solutions for inhalation.
The device's components usually include a small liquid reservoir, a heating element, and a power source, which may be a battery or a wired USB adapter. Most electronic cigarettes are portable, self-contained cylindrical devices in varying sizes, and many are designed to outwardly resemble traditional cigarettes. Most are also reusable, with replaceable and refillable components, though some models are disposable. Liquids that produce vapor for electronic cigarettes are available in many different flavor varieties and nicotine concentrations, including nicotine-free versions.
The primary stated use of the electronic cigarette is as an alternative to tobacco smoking, or as a smoking cessation device: It endeavors to deliver the experience of smoking without the adverse health effects associated with tobacco smoke, or at least to greatly reduce those risks.
The possible benefits or adverse effects of electronic cigarette use are a subject of uncertainty among all health organizations and researchers. Controlled studies of electronic cigarettes are scarce due to their relatively recent invention and subsequent rapid growth in popularity. Laws governing the use and sale of electronic cigarettes, as well as the accompanying liquid solutions, currently vary widely, with pending legislation and ongoing debate in many regions. Concerns have been raised by anti-smoking groups that use of the device still might carry health risks and that it could appeal to non-smokers, especially children, due to its novelty, flavorings, and possibly overstated claims of safety.
In 2000, Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik invented a new version of the electronic cigarette that used a piezoelectric ultrasound-emitting element to vaporize a pressurized jet of liquid containing nicotine diluted in a propylene glycol solution. This design produced a smoke-like vapor that could be inhaled and provided an effective vehicle for nicotine delivery into the bloodstream via the lungs. There was little interest in this design until 2004, when it was first introduced to the Chinese domestic market. The company he worked for, Golden Dragon Holdings, changed its name to Ruyan (meaning "to resemble smoking"), and started exporting its products in 2005–2006, before receiving the first international patent in 2007.
While Hon Lik is widely credited with the invention of the electronic cigarette (he has claimed the idea appeared to him in a dream), the modern form of the device is more similar to Gilbert's original design. In fact, vaporizers for the purpose of inhaling substances have been commercially available for several years although these are designed to vaporise solid plant material and possibly more popular for inhaling cannabis rather than tobacco. Perhaps reflecting his expertise as a chemist, Hon Lik's main innovation appears to be restricted to the use of nicotine in a free base form (pharmaceutical-grade nicotine) diluted with propylene glycol, a mixture now widely used in modern electronic cigarettes.
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