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Sea vegetables

Sea vegetables

  Sea vegetables, more commonly known as sea weed, are becoming increasingly popular. They contain more minerals than any other food. Sea vegetables are also nature’s richest source of iodine, essential for proper functioning of [...]

Posted On : Jun, 19 2007 | Comments : 0

Lentils for health and taste

Lentils for health and taste

  Lentils are an extremely nutritious food. They contain about 18 g of protein per cup and only 230 calories. They are also high in magnesium, iron, and zinc as well as several of the B vitamins.  Best of all they are virtually f [...]

Posted On : Jun, 16 2007 | Comments : 0

Cabbage in the fight against cancer

Cabbage in the fight against cancer

  Cruciferous egetables, like broccoli and cabbage may help protect against bladder cancer. These vegetables contain substances called isthiocyanates (ITCs) which are believed to have cancer fighting properties. Researchers investigat [...]

Posted On : Jun, 09 2007 | Comments : 0

Skimmed milk straight from the cow

Skimmed milk straight from the cow

  Scientists in New Zealand have discovered cows which naturally produces milk low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids. Researchers are now hoping to breed these animals to produce a herd of cows which give skimmed milk. [...]

Posted On : Jun, 04 2007 | Comments : 0

Why does organic food cost more?

Why does organic food cost more?

Organic food than what normally is thought requires a lot of labour and yields much more than normal food. A Morgan Stanley study has shown that organic food can be up to 63 per cent more expensive, but the premium is usually lower, esp [...]

Posted On : May, 26 2007 | Comments : 0

Low fat milk and infertility

Low fat milk and infertility

  A new study has suggested that women hoping to have children should avoid low fat dairy products. The study was conducted by researchers from Harvard school of public health and involved 18,555 married women aged 24-42. The women we [...]

Posted On : May, 19 2007 | Comments : 0

Watermelon: king of summer fruits

Watermelon: king of summer fruits

  One of the most popular summer fruits is the watermelon. This tasty treat is also one of the most nutritious foods. Watermelon is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A. These vitamins are antioxidants and prevent free radical damage. Fr [...]

Posted On : May, 18 2007 | Comments : 0

Pineapple

Pineapple

  Pineapple originated in South America and was introduced in Europe by Christopher Columbus. It is a tasty fruit which has been used as a folk remedy for centuries. Now medical science has shown that it has significant health benefit [...]

Posted On : May, 12 2007 | Comments : 0

bananas can improve mood

bananas can improve mood

  Eating bananas could put you in a happier frame of mind. Bananas contain the protein tryptophan which is converted by the body into serotonin. Serotonin is a natural tranquilizer. Large quantities of potassium in the fruit regulate [...]

Posted On : May, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

pistachios can reduce stress

pistachios can reduce stress

  Pistachios may reduce the effect which daily stress has on an individual’s blood pressure. Researchers from Penn state university studied young men who had been diagnosed with a risk of developing hypertension in later life. T [...]

Posted On : May, 03 2007 | Comments : 0

Strawberries for health

Strawberries for health

  Strawberries are a delicious health food. They contain compounds like anthocyanin and ellagic acid which have cancer fighting and disease fighting properties. Strawberries are also rich in the B-vitamins and vitamins C and K. they c [...]

Posted On : May, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

nuts for your health

nuts for your health

  Nuts have gotten a bad reputation as being fattening foods, the truth is nuts are good for health. The benefit is particularly significant regarding heart health. In 1992, a study involving 31000 healthy people of all ages and habit [...]

Posted On : Apr, 12 2007 | Comments : 0

benefits of root vegetables

benefits of root vegetables

  Vegetables are good for the health and root vegetables may be the most nutritious variety. The reason is that root vegetables are actually storage areas and contain all the essential nutrients of the plant. Carrots: these are rich [...]

Posted On : Apr, 12 2007 | Comments : 0

Why organic is costly

Why organic is costly

  A major drawback of organic foods is the higher prices which consumers pay for these products. The price differences mean that organic foods sell less well than conventional products. The difference stems from the fact that organi [...]

Posted On : Apr, 06 2007 | Comments : 0

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