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Lycum Barbarum is more characteristically acknowledged as goji berries. ... The Goji Tree can only grow in definite weather conditions....
Goji Berries: Mother Nature's Vine-Grown Vitamins
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For centuries on end, herbalists in Tibet and Mongolia have recommended small red berries called 'Goji' as a remedy for those suffering from a variety of problems. In fact, the people of Tibet and Mon...
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grow goji berriesAnti oxidants - Why Its a Must in Your Diet
While oxygen is the key to human survival, it is also responsible for maximum damage to the human body as �free radicals�. Free radicals form when oxygen is metabolized or burned by the body for its functions. Free radicals are also produced through environmental pollution and cigarette smoke
Tens of thousands of them are formed everyday in the body. These free radicals travel through the body causing immense damage to the cell structures and causes chronic disease, anti aging as well as other health problems including DNA mutations leading to cancer.
Thankfully the answer to such destruction at the cellular level is anti oxidants. The body produces anti oxidants as well as they available through fruits and vegetables. Anti oxidants scavenge free radicals; convert them to harmless substance before they can cause damage to the cells and tissues of the body.
Vitamin C beta carotenes and vitamin E are rich sources of anti oxidants. While a balance diet rich in these vitamins are an ideal source of natural anti oxidants they are also available as nutritional supplements and have gained much popularity in the past decade.
The efficacy of such anti oxidants remains questionable. Studies have suggested that anti oxidants occurring naturally as in fruits and vegetables have a far more protective effect than the dietary supplements.
However what has been proven beyond doubt by research is that anti oxidant intake does stave off degenerative diseases and especially cancer. It also improves the overall health and boosts immunity.
The best bet for improving your health dramatically is a complex range of natural anti oxidants. Here is a list of anti oxidants found in foods.
Vitamin C: All types of citrus fruits, kiwi, papaya, strawberries and leafy green vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower etc.
Vitamin E: Hard to find sufficient quantities of vitamin E from diet alone. A good source is almonds. Take supplements derived from natural sources.
Carotenoids: Beta carotenes are found in oranges, and vegetables like carrots, apricots, beets, sweet potatoes are a good source. Most of the red and green leef vegetables would have beta carotenes.
Flavanoids: Found in whole lot of vegetables and fruits. Onions, beets, citrus fruits and berries contain flavanoids. Green tea is a good source.
Take 4 to 6 servings of these fruits and vegetables daily for getting the complete range of anti oxidants and you can be sure of keeping many of the degenerative diseases, cancer, blood pressure and heart problems at bay. The icing on the cake is you can look younger and beat the ageing of your skin and tissues.
R.G. Srinivasan is a Managerial professional, Writer and Author. He is passionate about alternate therapies and holistic herbal medicine. Check out his site at http://alternative-healthnews.blogspot.com for interesting articles, healthnews, links and health resources.
Fat is Actually Necessary and Good For You!
What is fat?
Fat is one of the three macronutrients required to be eaten in relatively large amounts each day (the other two are carbohydrates and protein).
Fats and oils are officially known as lipids and they are insoluble in water. The difference between fats and oils is:
- Fats - are solid at room temperature
- Oils are liquid at room temperature
- triglycerides (fats and oils) - these come in various forms, both saturated (usually found in animal food sources) and unsaturated (usually found in plant foods) fats. The most preferable type of fat to consume is unsaturated, but small amounts of saturated fat can be tolerated without ill effect, as long as it is part of a healthy, well-balanced diet full of whole foods (wholegrains and natural, unprocessed foods)
- phospholipids - this is the double layer of fat that surrounds all cells in the body and needs to be maintained to keep cells healthy. Phospholipids are also found in various food sources, but the most abundant is lecithin (other food sources are eggs, liver, peanuts, soy and wheatgerm)
- sterols - found both in plants (phytosterols) and in animal (cholesterol) foods. Sterols are necessary for producing many hormones, vitamin D, for creating bile (which helps to emulsify and aborb fats in the body) and for making cholesterol (the body also makes its own cholesterol from other nutrients in the liver)
Essential fatty acids are those fatty acids that the body cannot manufacture on its own, so are required to be consumed on a daily basis to ensure good health. The two essential fatty acids (EFAs) are:
- Omega-3 - is derived from linolenic acid. Omega 3 fatty acids are used to make cell walls supple and flexible and improve circulation by ensuring proper red blood cell flexibility and function. Omega-3 deficiency can cause a whole host of health problems - impaired memory, mental problems, tingling in the fingers, reduced immunity, high blood triglycerides and LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels
- Omega-6 - is derived from linoleic acid. Omega 6 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties and are useful for improving skin conditions (eczema), PMS, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetic neuropathy. Omega-6 deficiency is rare, because most people in the West get more than enough of this EFA in their diet
- heart rate
- blood pressure
- blood clotting
- fertility and conception
- regulate inflammation
- encouraging the body to fight infection
Jaklina Trajcevska is the creator of Vital Health Zone an informational web site which aims to educate people about nutrition and health. Jaklina Trajcevska is passionate about nutrition and health and has a BSc degree.
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