March 23, 2010




For us, this is our first time experience writing a blog and of course our blog not as great as others. But, we try our best to gather all the information that we want to share with all of you.

Based on our posts for almost 8 weeks, of course we can conclude that all things that God have created in this earth have their own benefits and we actually can guess it benefits by just looking at their outer looks. For example, fruits and vegetables that we consume everyday. We guaranteed that you never thought that we actually can guess their benefits for which part of our body by just looking at their shapes. So, we hope that our posts will give you some information about those wonderful God creations.

March 16, 2010

Celery - Bones



If you noticed, the celery looks just like our bones. These foods specifically target bone strength. Bones are 23% sodium and celery also is made of 23% sodium. If you don't have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, making them weak. This celery refills the skeletal needs of the body. So, let’s us eat celery for healthier bones!

March 05, 2010

tomato - heart



If you could notice, a tomato usually has four chambers just like our heart. Tomatoes are also a great source of lycopene which is a plant chemical that reduces the risk of heart disease and several cancers.
In the women’s health study shows that an American research programmed which checked the health of 40,000 women has found that women with the highest blood levels of lycopene had 30% less heart disease than women who had very little lycopene.

One Canadian study, published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine, said there was “convincing evidence’ that lycopene prevented coronary heart disease.

March 02, 2010

Banana (Smile) - Depression



If you feel moody or some sort like that, cheer yourself up and put a smile on your face by eating a banana! This is because banana contains a protein called tryptophan.

Once the tryptophan has been digested, it then gets converted in a chemical neurotransmitter called serotonin. This is one of the most important mood control chemicals in the brain. For your information, most of anti depressant drugs work by adjusting levels of serotonin production which mean higher levels are associated with better moods. So, let’s us eat banana after every tests or quizzes so that we can resist any bad mood if we can’t do it well! =D

February 24, 2010

Bean sprouts - Sperm



If you notice, the stir-fry bean sprouts are resemblance to the images of ‘swimming’ sperm trying to fertilize an egg. Research from the US suggests that the bean sprouts could play an important part in boosting male fertility!

A study at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio showed that to make a healthy sperm in large quantities, the body needs a good supply of vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protect cells against damage by harmful molecules called free radicals. Just a half cup of bean sprouts will provide 16% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C for a man.

Broccoli - Cancer cells



Did you notice if we closed up the broccoli, the tiny green tips on a broccoli head look like hundreds of cancer cells? Now, scientists know that this disease busting vegetable can play an important role in preventing the disease.

Last year, a team of researchers at the US National Cancer Institute found that, if we eat broccoli weekly, it was enough to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 45%. In Britain, prostate cancer kills one man every hour!

New research suggests that a mechanism involving antioxidants found in the Brassicaceae family of vegetables which is like cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage, can prevents the build-up of free radicals. Too much production of free radicals can harm cells and even trigger cancers.

February 21, 2010

Cheese - Bones



We all know that cheese is good for our bones. If you notice, the cheese itself is resembles to the bones internal structure. Cheeses are a rich source of calcium, an important ingredient for strong bones. Getting enough calcium in the diet during childhood is important for strong bones and it will reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Together with another mineral called phosphate, it provides the main strength in bones.

A study at Columbia University in New York showed teens that increased calcium intake from 800mg a day to 1200mg which is equal to an extra two slices of cheese, will boosted their bone density by six per cent.

Walnut - Brain



Did you notice that the twisted folds of a walnut are similar like a human brain? And of course their benefit is something that is related to the brain. Walnuts are the only nuts which contain important amounts of omega-3 fatty acids. An American study found that walnut extract broke down the protein-based plaque that is related to Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer is a disease that is related to the brain or called brain disorder. Alzheimer's destroys brain cells, causing memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work or social life. Alzheimer’s gets worse over time, and it is fatal.

Dr James Joseph, researchers at Tufts University in Boston said, walnuts also appear to enhance signaling within the brain and encourage new messaging links between brain cells. So, make a walnut as your favourite food and make used of its benefits to our brain.

February 20, 2010

Potatoes - Pancrease




The pancreas plays a crucial role in digestion. When food empties from your stomach into the small intestine, it mixes with digestive enzymes from the pancreas that neutralize stomach acid, preventing damage to the intestine. These enzymes also break down your food so that it can be absorbed by your body. The pancreas produces insulin, which reduces blood sugar levels and allows your body to store food energy for future use. Eating the right foods can heal and nourish your pancreas. It may also help you avoid pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas.

Sweet Potatoes looks like the pancreas and actually it balance the glycemic index of diabetics. The red variety has drier and harder flesh while the white or the yellow type has more juicy flesh. The red variety has a characteristic aroma which becomes more prominent on boiling. The more reddish or orange the color of the flesh of the sweet potatoes, the stronger is this aroma. It is also contain high in fiber and do not give up their sugars quickly. Slow release of sugar means gradual insulin usage and no sugar highs or lows.

February 05, 2010

Grapes - Lungs



Our lungs are made up of branches of ever-smaller airways that finish up with tiny bunches of tissue called alveoli which allow oxygen to pass from the lungs to the blood stream. Additional info, one reason that very premature babies struggle to survive is that these alveoli do not begin to form until week 23 or 24 of pregnancy. Back to our topic, did you notice these structures resemble to bunch of grapes? A diet high in fresh fruit, such as grapes, has been shown to reduce the risk of lung cancer. Grape seeds also contain a chemical called proanthocyanidin, which appears to reduce the severity of asthma triggered by allergy. Grapes also increase the moisture content in the lungs and can also reduce asthma problems.

January 23, 2010

Apple - Heart



Sometime people refer apples as symbol of love that represents heart. For your information, apple is good for our heart. Even the vitamin C content may not be good as Oranges but apples are rich with sources like flavonoid and polyphenols. Both of it are powerful antioxidant. Study was shown that by eating 100g of apple can give an antioxidant effect that have same quantity or amount with 1500mg of vitamin C.

Eating an apple daily can lower cholesterol and reduce heart disease. For those who are suffering of anemia, dysentery, heart disease, headache, eye disorders, and kidney stones are recommended to add an apple in their daily meal to promotes vigor and vitality.

Ginger - Stomach



Ginger often looks just like the stomach. So it’s interesting that one of its biggest benefits is to help the digestion system. Ginger has been used to aid digestion and treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea for more than 2,000 years. Ginger has also been used to help to treat arthritis, colic, diarrhea, and heart conditions. Additional info for girls, ginger is believed to help to treat painful menstrual periods! =)

Mushroom - Ears



If u cut a mushroom in a half, it resembles the shape of the human ear. And guess what? Adding it to your cooking could actually improve your hearing. That is because mushrooms are one of the few foods that contain vitamin D. This vitamin is important for healthy bones, even the tiny ones in the ear that transmit sound to the brain. Maybe people suffer with sound trouble have to eat mushrooms. Who knows they will heal from their sickness,right?

January 19, 2010

Carrot - Eyes



Did you noticed, a sliced of carrot looks like the human eye? The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye. Science now shows that carrots have many benefits to human eye. Carrot can help to improve eyesight because it is high in vitamin A essential for healthy eyes. Besides its benefits to human eye, raw carrot contains beta-carotene, a strong antioxidant that can prevent cancer. When you consume it daily, it can lower your cholesterol and blood pressure. But, if you consume too many carrots, it can produce unhealthy results too. Carotene, the pigment that gives carrots their colour, can cause Jaundice or in Malay word is "Demam Kuning". Carrot also rich in fiber and can promote colon health.