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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 »