Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Stay away from the sugar-sweet As Fast Delivery order not Sleepy

Not a few people who feel sleepy, tired or decrease in concentration after lunch. This condition was not normal and inevitable. Stay away from foods and beverages with a sweet tooth at lunch if you do not want fast asleep.

Sleepy after lunch is actually a condition that is not normal, because after eating the body should produce more energy that keeps you fresh.

Drowsiness is one of the marks given by the person's body to rest. But if so sleepy after eating a sign that something is wrong with the food, enzymes, or the condition of your blood sugar levels.

To avoid this, try to stay away from sugary foods and drinks that contain lots of sugar and fat in order to avoid 'accidents' energy, as reported by Livestrong, Thursday (05/24/2012).

Sugar was able to provide a quick energy boost at first, but will run out very quickly as well so that makes the body feel tired. If you want to eat sweet foods, choose fruits that have a natural sweetness.

Also avoid drinking sweet tea, soda or other sugary drinks at lunch. Expand water as drinking water after lunch will keep your body hydrated. All organs in the body needs water to function properly. Sleepiness is a sign the body is dehydrated, so drink enough after lunch to make it worse.

Instead, consume foods that contain iron, protein and complex carbohydrates. Iron allows the body to produce hemoglobin needed to carry oxygen around the body to increase energy.

Foods that contain lots of iron include beef (no fat), beans, lentils, iron fortified cereals, green leafy vegetables and dried fruit.

While complex carbohydrates provide glucose to the body that serves as the fuel that helps the body function, but is digested more slowly so it does not quickly raise blood sugar. Examples of complex carbohydrates sweet potatoes, maize, cassava, oatmeal, whole grain breads and brown rice.

Monday, May 21, 2012

Good nutrition Consumed Before Morning Run

Morning exercise like jogging is good for maintaining health and awaken energy throughout the day. Before you go jogging, you should first fill the stomach with snacks, so do not experience cramps or weakness in the middle of the road.

Run or walk in the morning on an empty stomach can make you do not have the energy, while eating right before the run or eating too much can cause nausea or digestive problems. Eat at least one hour before exercise in the morning.

Following a good nutrition is consumed before a morning run, as reported by Livestrong, Tuesday (22/05/2012):

1. Banana
Bananas offer a choice of fast food is easily digested before the morning run. Bananas provide the carbohydrates, magnesium and potassium are beneficial to runners.

Carbohydrates provide energy, while potassium and magnesium work against cramps and replace substances lost through sweating. High water content in the fruit also helps to overcome dehydration.

2. Bagel and peanut butter
Wheat bagels are a source of carbohydrate that works well as a meal before the morning run. Thin layer of peanut butter on a bagel can provide some protein to help you feel full. Stay away from too much butter fat can cause digestive problems.

3. Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a healthy breakfast foods to fuel your morning run, providing carbohydrates and proteins. To sweeten the oatmeal, add fruit such as bananas. To save time, cook a big batch of oatmeal before. Heat in the microwave and then eat before your morning run, so you can go out faster.

4. Yogurt
All yogurt contains protein, but Greek yogurt contains more than usual. This is the right choice before a morning run to supply the body with carbohydrates. Mix plain yogurt with fresh fruit for a healthy choice.

5. Fluid
Hydration is a critical component to prepare for any activity. Drink plenty of water before a morning run to hydrate the body. Continue to drink water during exercise to maintain body hydration level.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

4 Food Sources of Good Cholesterol

Poor perception often comes when a person hears the word fat. Fat is not always bad for the body. After all, the consumption of fat is still needed as an energy source.

Types of fats in foods such as trans fats, hydrogenated oils, saturated fats and some tropical oils, can cause imbalances, chronic inflammation and disease. This type of fat that should be avoided.

While olive oil, nuts, grains and oil seeds, unprocessed vegetable oils and non-hydrogenated oils are the best choice of fat you should consume each day.

Here is a source of food that can raise levels of good cholesterol (HDL) in your body:

1. Avocado


Avocado is a fruit that has a high content of fat. But you need not worry, because in addition to the tasty fruit, avocados have the good fats (HDL). The content of lutein in avocados is believed to help improve the quality of eye health and chlorophyll content is a source of antioxidants.

2. Virgin coconut oil


Coconut oil may be the best choice as a healthy dessert menu. Although the use of palm oil continues to be studied, but the benefits have been recognized as a potent anti-bacterial, rich in vitamin C and E and iron. Some research even indicates, coconut oil can help weight management, because it reduces stress on the endocrine system.

3. Fish


Some types of fish contain fat that is good for Health Care. Salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel and tuna are the types of fish that contain omega-3 fatty acids. Fats in fish are needed to help the growth, development of brain function, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Omega-3 fatty acids can also be found in marine plants such as krill, algae, some plants and nut oils. Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL), increase good cholesterol (HDL), reduce inflammation and reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes.

EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is a type of omega-3 fatty acids which are found in fish oil to reduce the risk of abnormal heart rhythms that cause sudden death and heart disease, according to a study at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

4. Beans or legumes


Nuts are a source of nutrients that protect your health. People who eat nuts regularly lower risk of dying from heart attacks and strokes than those who ate little, according to a study at the Harvard School of Public Health. Agency for Food and Drug Administration, United States (FDA) even claimed, "eat-food that includes one ounce of nuts every day can reduce the risk of heart disease."

Most types of nuts mengandungan levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) is low and can increase good cholesterol. Walnuts, for example, contains omega-3 fatty acids that protect you from the deadly abnormal heart rhythm and blood clotting. Some examples of types of nuts that contain omega 3 is peanuts, red beans, almonds and walnuts.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Reaching Healthy Aging with Antioxidants

Antioxidant molecules are not unusual. He is the molecular "predatory" free radicals, protective skin, to keep the body protected from heart disease and stroke. In essence, the antioxidant is a hero for our health today and in the future later.

Actually, our body is able to produce antioxidants to protect itself from free radicals that the body's cells do not find a distraction to perform its function. However, these natural antioxidants would be more optimal if you regularly consume sources of antioxidants such as fruits and vegetables.

Antioxidant Miracle book can be a source of literature and guidelines to assist those who want to know more about antioxidants. The book describes information about what exactly is an antioxidant, antioxidant components of the secret, how it works, to how to choose natural antioxidants or supplements.

Published by Scholastic Press, a book written by Siagian Priska, a senior medical correspondent, contains sundry antioxidant in an easily understood.

In addition to exposing about antioxidants in the diet, complete with a sample daily menu is loaded with a source of antioxidants, are also described in this book about the use of antioxidants in cosmetics. As free radicals in the body known to the most obvious effect on the skin.

4 Foods Trigger Headaches

You often take them for granted if the headache comes attack. Without thinking, you just take medication to relieve headache pain. But, what if the headache come at any time, you certainly do not want to become addicted to pain medication head right?

According to experts, regular headaches actually comes from what you consume daily. So the best way to avoid the headache attack is to avoid foods that can make your headaches, such as:

1. cheese

Cheese contains a high protein content. In the body, protein produces tyramine, a substance that causes dizziness. It is also often called the 'cheese effect'. So, make sure the type of cheese you eat and the amount of consumption that is not too much.

2. brown

If you have allergies to cocoa then you may feel dizzy, even if you only consume in small amounts. Phenylethylamine and theobromine are two components in chocolate that may cause dilation of blood vessels so that the head pain may appear immediately after you consume it.

3. coffee

Interestingly, coffee can work in two opposite ways. This drink can cure a headache, can also be the main reason for a headache trigger. A mixture of caffeine and magnesium can cause a headache.

4. junk food

The main components of the junk food is mono sodium glutamate
is one of the triggers of headaches. In addition, junk food takes extra time to digest. It makes blood flow more quickly to the brain until the headache.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Kiwi, The Small Intestine Friend

Kiwi fruit had been known as one type of fruit is high in nutrients and vitamin C. But more than that, save the kiwi was also a hidden benefit that is needed by the human body.
Behind the brown furry skin and green flesh fruits, kiwi turned out to contain a digestive enzyme that can help the absorption of protein. Enzyme called actinidin. It is a protease enzyme (protein destruction) which is in the green kiwi fruit, serve to digest protein so readily absorbed.
As is known, in the digestive process that occurs from the mouth to the small intestine, the body needs a variety of digestive enzymes, namely protease (to digest protein), lipase (digests fat), and amylase (digests carbohydrates). A healthy digestive tract will prevent the entry of bacteria and toxins as well as keep the immune system. To keep the digestive tract stay healthy, your body needs nutritious foods such as fruit.
"Fruits contain fiber, probiotics, and digestive enzymes that aid digestion and absorption role. One fruit, kiwi green that is, containing vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, prebiotic fiber and enzymes actinidin," says nutrition expert from the Department of Nutrition School of Medicine, University of Indonesia, dr. Fiastuti Witjaksono, Sp.GK, Tuesday (05/08/2012), in Jakarta.
Another advantage is the kiwi fruit contains vitamin C two times higher than oranges and proved 5 times more effectively absorbed by the body. Kiwi fruit is also rich in folic acid is beneficial for women who want to get pregnant, also has a low glycemic index so it is safe for diabetics.
Aids the digestive process
Fiastuti explained, the fiber content in green kiwi fruit is very high compared to other fruits such as bananas, apples and oranges. Fiber in kiwi fruit is divided into two types of soluble fiber and insoluble fiber.
Soluble fiber plays a role in helping to keep blood sugar levels remain stable, with the help of sugar absorption is slower, thus causing an increase in blood sugar levels are not excessive and did not fall dramatically.
"Soluble fiber also helps stabilize the kiwi blood fat levels, by binding to fat and helps maintain blood lipid levels," he said.
Meanwhile, insoluble fiber helps maintain intestinal health by preventing constipation and feeding the good bacteria. Because, according to Fiastuti, intestinal tract not only function but also serves to keep the bad bacteria and prevent the introduction into the body, preventing the entry of toxins and keep the immune system.
So, if all these people think it only serves to intestinal absorption, that's wrong. If the colon is unhealthy, then the bacteria will easily fit into the intestinal cells, causing pain in the body.
"If we eat less insoluble fiber, bowel movements become difficult. As a result, toxins, dirt and bacteria in the gut will be longer. The longer he is in contact with the intestinal wall will damage the intestinal cells," explains Fiastuti.
Unique enzyme
Kiwi fruit has long been believed to help digestion in the stomach, in addition to fiber (fiber) is high, kiwi fruit contains a unique enzyme, which is a function actinidin protein digest so it is more easily absorbed by the body.
This was confirmed by two research laboratories, and one study with experiments on animals performed by Riddet Institute, Massey University and Zespri International. Research using Zespri green kiwifruit extract as the source of the enzyme actinidin. This study uses a method of laboratory studies to see digestion in the stomach and intestines.
In his study, researchers used a variety of food sources of protein such as beef, milk protein (whey protein), soy milk, wheat protein (gluten) protein of maize, collagen and gelatin. Then it tried to digest foods with simulated gastric and intestinal digestion supplemented with actinidin, which comes from the extract of kiwi fruit.
The results showed that, actinidin and fiber content in kiwi may help better protein digestion, helps maintain blood sugar and blood fats and Formatting maintain intestinal health.
"Protein is absorbed well will provide benefits as builder substances, replacing damaged cells and keep the body working properly metebolisme," said Fiastuti.