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27-05-01, 03:25 PM
Salami to all..
I have read this article and found it useful.. so I thought of sharing it with whoever has an iterest in foods..
please take your time in reading it.. :)
Almonds
Why they're Powerful
Almonds offer more health benefits than most other nuts. Although their fat
content is relatively high, the fat can help lower your cholesterol because
it's mostly unsaturated. Almonds are one of the best sources of vitamin E,
which protects you against high blood pressure and heart attacks, and they
offer a good dose of the bone-building minerals calcium and magnesium, as
well as of the mood-soothing B vitamins niacin and riboflavin.
Apples
Why they're Powerful
They're a good source of quercetin, a phytochemical that fights the free
radicals that lead to heart disease and cancer. Unpeeled apples are also
rich in fiber, which benefits digestion and lowers cholesterol by sweeping
it out of your intestines. Because they contain fiber and fructose, a fruit
sugar, apples have a low rating on the glycemic index, which means they keep
blood sugar levels steady and hunger at bay longer than other fruits.
But remember, says Elson Haas, M.D., a physician in San Rafael, Calif., and
co-author of The False Fat Diet (Ballantine, 2000), "An organic apple a day
keeps the doctor away." He advises buying organic because most
conventionally grown apples are coated with pesticides and wax.
Berries
Why they're Powerful
They're sources of lycopene and ellagic acid, phytochemicals that prevent
the cell damage that may lead to cancer. Blackberries are one of the few
fruits that contain heart-protective vitamin E, and one cup of raspberries
supplies a third of your daily requirement of fiber, which benefits
digestion. Berries also strengthen blood vessels, protecting eyesight and
reducing heart disease risk, says registered dietitian Molly Siple,
R.D., of Los Angeles, author of Healing Foods for Dummies (IDG Books, 1999).
Chickpeas
Why they're Powerful
One of the most easy-to-digest beans, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo
beans) provide more vitamin C and nearly double the iron of other legumes,
and are a source of the bone-building minerals calcium, magnesium, and
potassium. All legumes are well-known for fighting disease. A new study from
Tulane University in New Orleans found that people who eat beans at least
four times a week have a 19 percent lower risk of heart disease than those
who eat them once a week.
Garlic
Why It's Powerful
This super food promotes circulation and lowers cholesterol. It also
contains sulfur compounds that may prevent cancer-cell growth. The Iowa
Women's Study of 41,837 women found in 1994 that those who ate garlic
frequently were 30 percent less likely to develop colon cancer.
Some experts say that it's important to eat garlic raw, but this can be
tough on your stomach. If you do cook it, chop it and let it sit for 15
minutes, then add it to dishes toward the end of their cooking time.
Tomatoes
Why they're Powerful
Chock-full of the antioxidant lycopene, tomatoes are helpful in preventing
heart disease and cancers, especially those in the prostate, breast, and
pancreas. A 1995 Harvard study of 48,000 men found that those who ate more
than 10 servings of tomato products a week had a 35 percent lower risk of
prostate cancer than men who ate fewer than 1 1/2 servings. A lycopene-rich
diet may also reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration.
You'll find lycopene in any cooked tomato product, such as ketchup and
tomato paste. Cooking tomatoes in oil helps your body absorb lycopene. Fresh
tomatoes contain other antioxidants, such as beta-carotene and vitamins C
and E.
Whole wheat
Why It's Powerful
Whole wheat in all its forms - including whole-wheat flour, bulgur wheat,
and wheat bran - is a good source of many nutrients, including protein,
fiber, and mood-enhancing B vitamins. A 1999 study found that women who eat
21/2 servings of whole grains a day lowered their heart-disease risk about
30 percent. A new Italian study also found that whole-grain foods provide
protection against mouth cancers.
Yogurt
Why It's Powerful
A good source of the bone-building minerals calcium and phosphorus, yogurt
also contains live bacteria that benefit your body by supplementing the
friendly bacteria found in your intestines. Regular consumption of these
bacteria crowds out the harmful bacteria that lead to diarrhea and ulcers.
Yogurt may also relieve yeast infections, lower cholesterol, and prevent
intestinal infections. Choose brands that indicate they contain live, active
cultures.
Sesame seeds
Why they're Powerful
According to Siple, sesame seeds maintain steady blood sugar levels because
they're rich in protein and good fats. These fats reduce LDL ("bad")
cholesterol because they're mostly unsaturated. Sesame seeds are also a
source of bone-strengthening calcium and magnesium. Tahini, an oily paste
made of sesame seeds, is another way to enjoy their benefits. Use toasted
sesame oil to season stir fries or soups, but add the oil after cooking;
heat alters its composition.
Broccoli
Why It's Powerful
Broccoli contains sulforophane, a phytochemical that may prevent the growth
of cancerous tumors. A study at the University of Utah Medical School in
Salt Lake City found that lutein, a powerful vision-protecting antioxidant
found in broccoli, may also reduce the risk of colon cancer. This
cruciferous plant is also rich in folate, fiber, beta-carotene, and vitamin
C, all of which help prevent heart disease.
I have read this article and found it useful.. so I thought of sharing it with whoever has an iterest in foods..
please take your time in reading it.. :)
Almonds
Why they're Powerful
Almonds offer more health benefits than most other nuts. Although their fat
content is relatively high, the fat can help lower your cholesterol because
it's mostly unsaturated. Almonds are one of the best sources of vitamin E,
which protects you against high blood pressure and heart attacks, and they
offer a good dose of the bone-building minerals calcium and magnesium, as
well as of the mood-soothing B vitamins niacin and riboflavin.
Apples
Why they're Powerful
They're a good source of quercetin, a phytochemical that fights the free
radicals that lead to heart disease and cancer. Unpeeled apples are also
rich in fiber, which benefits digestion and lowers cholesterol by sweeping
it out of your intestines. Because they contain fiber and fructose, a fruit
sugar, apples have a low rating on the glycemic index, which means they keep
blood sugar levels steady and hunger at bay longer than other fruits.
But remember, says Elson Haas, M.D., a physician in San Rafael, Calif., and
co-author of The False Fat Diet (Ballantine, 2000), "An organic apple a day
keeps the doctor away." He advises buying organic because most
conventionally grown apples are coated with pesticides and wax.
Berries
Why they're Powerful
They're sources of lycopene and ellagic acid, phytochemicals that prevent
the cell damage that may lead to cancer. Blackberries are one of the few
fruits that contain heart-protective vitamin E, and one cup of raspberries
supplies a third of your daily requirement of fiber, which benefits
digestion. Berries also strengthen blood vessels, protecting eyesight and
reducing heart disease risk, says registered dietitian Molly Siple,
R.D., of Los Angeles, author of Healing Foods for Dummies (IDG Books, 1999).
Chickpeas
Why they're Powerful
One of the most easy-to-digest beans, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo
beans) provide more vitamin C and nearly double the iron of other legumes,
and are a source of the bone-building minerals calcium, magnesium, and
potassium. All legumes are well-known for fighting disease. A new study from
Tulane University in New Orleans found that people who eat beans at least
four times a week have a 19 percent lower risk of heart disease than those
who eat them once a week.
Garlic
Why It's Powerful
This super food promotes circulation and lowers cholesterol. It also
contains sulfur compounds that may prevent cancer-cell growth. The Iowa
Women's Study of 41,837 women found in 1994 that those who ate garlic
frequently were 30 percent less likely to develop colon cancer.
Some experts say that it's important to eat garlic raw, but this can be
tough on your stomach. If you do cook it, chop it and let it sit for 15
minutes, then add it to dishes toward the end of their cooking time.
Tomatoes
Why they're Powerful
Chock-full of the antioxidant lycopene, tomatoes are helpful in preventing
heart disease and cancers, especially those in the prostate, breast, and
pancreas. A 1995 Harvard study of 48,000 men found that those who ate more
than 10 servings of tomato products a week had a 35 percent lower risk of
prostate cancer than men who ate fewer than 1 1/2 servings. A lycopene-rich
diet may also reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration.
You'll find lycopene in any cooked tomato product, such as ketchup and
tomato paste. Cooking tomatoes in oil helps your body absorb lycopene. Fresh
tomatoes contain other antioxidants, such as beta-carotene and vitamins C
and E.
Whole wheat
Why It's Powerful
Whole wheat in all its forms - including whole-wheat flour, bulgur wheat,
and wheat bran - is a good source of many nutrients, including protein,
fiber, and mood-enhancing B vitamins. A 1999 study found that women who eat
21/2 servings of whole grains a day lowered their heart-disease risk about
30 percent. A new Italian study also found that whole-grain foods provide
protection against mouth cancers.
Yogurt
Why It's Powerful
A good source of the bone-building minerals calcium and phosphorus, yogurt
also contains live bacteria that benefit your body by supplementing the
friendly bacteria found in your intestines. Regular consumption of these
bacteria crowds out the harmful bacteria that lead to diarrhea and ulcers.
Yogurt may also relieve yeast infections, lower cholesterol, and prevent
intestinal infections. Choose brands that indicate they contain live, active
cultures.
Sesame seeds
Why they're Powerful
According to Siple, sesame seeds maintain steady blood sugar levels because
they're rich in protein and good fats. These fats reduce LDL ("bad")
cholesterol because they're mostly unsaturated. Sesame seeds are also a
source of bone-strengthening calcium and magnesium. Tahini, an oily paste
made of sesame seeds, is another way to enjoy their benefits. Use toasted
sesame oil to season stir fries or soups, but add the oil after cooking;
heat alters its composition.
Broccoli
Why It's Powerful
Broccoli contains sulforophane, a phytochemical that may prevent the growth
of cancerous tumors. A study at the University of Utah Medical School in
Salt Lake City found that lutein, a powerful vision-protecting antioxidant
found in broccoli, may also reduce the risk of colon cancer. This
cruciferous plant is also rich in folate, fiber, beta-carotene, and vitamin
C, all of which help prevent heart disease.