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Salmon is the best source of omega-3, DHA and EPA. All three are important to help the growth and brain function. EPA (Eicosapentaenoic acid) is believed to play an important role in the prevention of heart disease, while DHA (docosahezaenoic acid) needed for brain development and nerve.

Final research study – recently stated that the individuals who consume these fatty acids in their diet have a much mind sharp. The study, published in the International Journal of Cancer shows that omega-3 that contains DHA and EPA help to protect against the occurrence of breast cancer.

However, keep in mind, these fatty acids volatile when the fish cooked by frying or burned. The best way is with steamed recommended, because the fatty acid is not lost. Some tips for your diet variation with salmon: Read the rest of this entry »

Melon fruit with a high economic value has significance for health. Nutrients they contain, both for the skin, eyes, nerves, and kidneys, and able to ward off cancer.

Levels of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) per 100 grams of melon about 34 mg. Vitamin C can be relied upon as an effective antioxidant to ward off free radicals. Oxidants (free radicals) are dangerous substances that can attack the body’s cells.

The function of vitamin C is also associated with collagen. Collagen is a protein compound that affects the integrity of cell structure in all the connective tissue, like skin. The presence of collagen can accelerate wound healing and maintain skin firmness. Read the rest of this entry »

The beef can be processed into a variety of cuisines, both traditional (such as stews, kebabs, or bacon) or in the form of a modern processing (such as steak, corned beef, sausage, bacon, meatballs, etc.).

Apart from being a source of animal protein is very important for the body; meat also contains some saturated fatty acids and cholesterol, so that when consumed in excessive amounts can be bad for health.

Red meat consumption should be balanced white meat from poultry (chicken or duck) and fish. Better yet, if you can choose sea fish cooked by baking, steamed, or boiled, not fried. Read the rest of this entry »

Yogurt as we know it today actually has a very long history. Yogurt is one of the fermentation products with sour and sweet taste. In some countries, it was known as the yogurt different, for example Jugurt (Turkey), Zabady (Egypt, Sudan), Dahee (India), Cieddu (Italy), and Filmjolk (Scandinavia).

Yogurt contains live bacteria as probiotics, ie microbes from foods that are beneficial for micro flora in the digestive tract. So far the type most common probiotics are lactic acid bacteria belong to the Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus themophilus, and Lactobacillus casei.

The concept of probiotics has been known since 2000 years ago. It is said that history, merchants from Turkey carrying milk in a bag of sheep intestines as the journey. Because the sun and exposed to the cold desert milk gradually turned into a solid mass. It was also changed, to be sour but very refreshing. Read the rest of this entry »

Be smart chooses foods of the season as the disease now. There are several types of food recommended by the experts to improve immunity and stamina.

1. Yoghurt
Probiotics, or good bacteria contained in yogurt produces a natural antibiotic that helps the integrity of intestinal mucosa, the metabolic processes, and boost immunity.

2. Oatmeal
Oatmeal and wheat also contain beta-glucan, the type of fiber that serves as antimicrobial and antioxidant. In addition to the antibodies the body increases, the consumption of these foods will speed up the healing process and help antibiotic work better. Read the rest of this entry »

Generally the fruit changes color from green (when young) to yellow, orange, or red (when ripe). Only a few types of fruits that remains green when ripe. One of them is the kiwi.

The green color is caused by the chlorophyll pigment levels remained unchanged in the ripening process. Foodstuffs generally contain more chlorophyll is a good source of magnesium.

Many research results have shown that chlorophyll anti mutagenic properties (preventing the spread of cancer-causing genes). This occurs because the nature of chlorophyll binding reaction can inhibit carcinogens with DNA compounds, and compounds to counteract the radical reaction. Chlorophyll can also protect the immune system through the ability to reduce reactivity of radical compounds. Read the rest of this entry »

In addition to genetic disorders, food consumed affects the incidence of colorectal cancer (colon). One of the foods that are proven to be able to prevent this cancer is apple.

Recent research shows, an apple or apple juice have a positive impact on the large intestine. Content of pectin and polyphenols found in apples much, are known to increase biological mechanism to produce compounds anti carcinogenic (anti-cancer) in the fermentation process.

“Apples are a source of fiber and antioxidants are good. Apples are also rich in pectin are effective as an anticancer substance in the large intestine,” said the researchers. Read the rest of this entry »