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.
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