Researchers from Florida State University have added one more benefit to the list of apple benefits, that apple has a significant effect on lowering the bad cholesterol.
Apple pectin and polyphenols improve lipid metabolism and lower production of pro-inflammatory molecules.
This research revealed the long term cardio protective effects of daily consumption of apples in postmenopausal women.
It was found to decrease LDL cholesterol by 23 percent and also leads in decreasing of lipid hydroperoxide level and C-reactive protein and increase of good cholesterol(HDL) by 4 percent.
Importantly it was found that getting the extra calories from apple didn't lead to any weight gain..
Friday, 1 July 2011
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Eat the Almonds, beat the Diabetes..see more...
Researchers from various parts of the world have found that eating almonds has a positive effect on decreasing Low Density Cholesterol and also improves insulin sensitivity, so it does help in pushing diabetes away.
Almond is a healthy source of fibre, protein and calories.
With an estimation of about 60million diabetic people, the India has worlds largest diabetics and is expected to reach 87million by 2030 ie 8.4 percent of adult population.
A diet consisting of 20% of calories as almonds over a 16 week period is effective in improving markers of insulin sensitivity and yield clinically significant improvement in LDL-C in adults with prediabetics, the study says.
It is important keep in mind that amount of almonds taken has to be seen in percentage of total calorie intake..
Almond is a healthy source of fibre, protein and calories.
With an estimation of about 60million diabetic people, the India has worlds largest diabetics and is expected to reach 87million by 2030 ie 8.4 percent of adult population.
A diet consisting of 20% of calories as almonds over a 16 week period is effective in improving markers of insulin sensitivity and yield clinically significant improvement in LDL-C in adults with prediabetics, the study says.
It is important keep in mind that amount of almonds taken has to be seen in percentage of total calorie intake..
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
Gas..ssss....Tips to prevent Flatulance...
Are you feeling discomfort due to gases.It may trouble you in many ways like pain in abdomen, constipation, indigestion, acidity, breathlessness, palpitation etc etc.
Just try these simple tips and be relieved of this gas problem.
Avoid smoking, chewing gums, sniping through straw and bottle with narrow mouth.
Avoid carbonated beverage.
Eat slowly. Gulping food and beverages allows large amount of air to enter the stomach.
Do not deliberately swallow air to force belching.
Avoid food that cause gas formation, like legumes, meat, potato etc..
Just try these simple tips and be relieved of this gas problem.
Avoid smoking, chewing gums, sniping through straw and bottle with narrow mouth.
Avoid carbonated beverage.
Eat slowly. Gulping food and beverages allows large amount of air to enter the stomach.
Do not deliberately swallow air to force belching.
Avoid food that cause gas formation, like legumes, meat, potato etc..
Are you feeling discomfort due to gases.It may trouble you in many ways like pain in abdomen, constipation, indigestion, acidity, breathlessness, palpitation etc etc.
Just try these simple tips and be relieved of this gas problem.
Avoid smoking, chewing gums, sniping through straw and bottle with narrow mouth.
Avoid carbonated beverage.
Eat slowly. Gulping food and beverages allows large amount of air to enter the stomach.
Do not deliberately swallow air to force belching.
Avoid food that cause gas formation, like legumes, meat, potato etc..
Just try these simple tips and be relieved of this gas problem.
Avoid smoking, chewing gums, sniping through straw and bottle with narrow mouth.
Avoid carbonated beverage.
Eat slowly. Gulping food and beverages allows large amount of air to enter the stomach.
Do not deliberately swallow air to force belching.
Avoid food that cause gas formation, like legumes, meat, potato etc..
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