Thursday, October 26, 2017

Why Broccoli Is Not Exposed In Canned Packaging

Green broccoli is a kind of healthy vegetables and healthy for consumption. Moreover, broccoli to be one of 33 healthy foods that have a lot of nutritional content.

Because the nutritional content and taste quite good, not a few people store broccoli in the refrigerator or refrigerator to be used as food stock. But, the question is, why are these popular vegetables not present in the form of cans packaging for easy carrying?

If we want to consume vegetables such as carrots, mushrooms, or potatoes, we can easily find them in almost all canned food products. But, canned broccoli does not seem to exist.

As is known, canned foods can remain fresh because the process of canning eliminate oxygen and destroy the enzyme first by boiling so that bacteria and fungi can not grow once the container is closed.

However, it does not seem to be a suitable way for broccoli, which is not as hard as corn or peanuts. Boiling broccoli that aims to kill bacteria will turn broccoli finely brown flowers and then pulp.

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Why Eat White Rice Can Make Sleepy

Rice has become the main food for the people of Indonesia. Not complete when eating without rice. Some people also think if you have not met rice like not eating yet. But many also mentioned that eating rice makes sleepy.

Drowsiness and weakness after eating can be one of the body's reaction to the process of chemical changes in the digestive system. This means that this is normal for everyone. However, is it true to eat rice make sleepy?

White rice is a good source of calories. One cup of white rice contains about 165 calories. Most of the calories in rice come from carbohydrates, with carbohydrate content per portion of 35 grams.

Because of the high content of carbohydrates and calories, then white rice is usually used as the main food menu. As a staple food, white rice can provide a great source of energy for the body.

Rice also contains a protein of 3.3 grams. Not to forget, white rice contains many minerals and vitamins that are beneficial to the body such as vitamin D, iron, fiber, calcium, riboflavin and thiamine.

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

5 Ways to Prevent Excessive Eating

Unhealthy eating habits can be a major reason why weight does not go down, even increased constantly. The problem is, we often do not realize already mengasup many calories because the stomach is still hungry or the mouth still want to continue to chew.

Well if you want to stop the habit of "eating without knowing" it, you can try to follow the following tips.

1. Know the false hunger

We often feel hungry all the time so want to eat continuously and end up eating with excessive portions. In fact, it could be that hunger is just simply hungry eyes or also called false hunger.

This kind of hunger can come when we are feeling bored, angry, or sad. So, the brain makes food as an escape. As a result, we overeat and get away with the ideal weight desired.

To overcome this, we can make notes when it began to feel hungry and eat with a lot of portions, then write also what is felt at that time, whether feeling sad, stressed, or depressed. That way, we will know exactly what triggers the hunger so that it can cope later.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

According to Recent Research, Here are 5 Best Sports

If you think running a marathon is the fastest way to make the body fit and healthy, not so, according to experts from Harvard Medical School, America.

According to professor I-Min Lee, the old-style sport is not as good as many people think. Instead of running long distances, which can make joints and digestive systems problematic, Lee recommends five other types of exercise.

According to his research entitled "Starting to Excercise" the 5 types of exercise produce various benefits ranging from weight loss and muscle formation to protect the heart and brain, and strengthen bones.

Check out what the best sports he recommends.

1. Pool

Swimming can be the most perfect sport. In addition to moving almost all the muscles of the body, swimming also increases the heart rate to improve heart health and keep the brain from aging problems. Plus, being in a floating position makes this sport almost free from cramps.

"Nice pool for people who have arthritis because the body does not lift weights," Lee said.

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Clean Miss V with Betel? Here's the Rule

Betel is a leaf that has antiseptic, antibacterial, antioxidant properties and can help heal skin wounds. With these properties, betel water is believed to be able to assist women in overcoming the troublesome whitish problems.

There are several bioactive compounds in betel which can inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, for example essential oils. One of the bacteria that can be inhibited by the growth of essential oil is E coli is known to trigger the occurrence of vaginal discharge.

Betel also has a bioactive compound hydroxychavicol which has antifungal properties. This compound can actively fight a very wide strain of fungus, reaching 124 strains.

"Scientifically, (sirih) is indeed a one-way benefit (to help overcome the whiteness)," said Head of Bogor Agricultural University Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) Dr Irmanida Batubara SSi MSi, in a health discussion held Resik V Godokan Sirih from PT Kino Tbk, in Jakarta.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Apples should not be eaten with the skin

Eating apples is practical, because no need to cut or process them into juice. Although the fiber content in the apple is also found on the skin, but, apples are recommended consumed without skin.

"I do not recommend people eat apples with their skins, except organic apples," said Professor of the Faculty of Human Ecology (FEMA) Bogor Agricultural University (IPB). Ahmad Sulaeman in the event "Roaming Nutrition 2017" in Malang, East Java, Friday (13/10/2017).

He explained, in the apple skin contained a candle that is useful for apples still look fresh and not easily rot in the process of delivery. In addition, apple skin also contains pesticide residues.

"Especially the imported apples, added not one kind, there are candles and pesticides," he said.

Candles in apples are actually different from ordinary candles, because it is "food grade" so it is safe to eat.

Monday, October 16, 2017

Good Fruits for Breakfast

Starting the day with breakfast can help provide early energy to run your day's activities. Research has shown that a healthy breakfast in the morning can help meet nutritional needs, can help lower cholesterol levels, help improve concentration and performance for activities, and can also give strength and endurance to face the day.

Some foods can be a breakfast menu, such as cereal, oatmeal, bread, eggs, until fruits. Yes, fruits are one of the menus that make breakfast healthy. Inside the fruits contained essential vitamins and minerals that the body needs.

For example, the high vitamin C content in the fruit can help prevent certain diseases, the potassium content in the fruit can help to nourish the muscles, and much more. Fruit also contains lots of fiber that can make you feel full longer.

Banana

Banana is one of the fruit that is easy to find in any season. Eating bananas in the morning is a great idea. Bananas contain carbohydrates and also fiber that can make you full longer.

In addition, bananas also contain potassium which can help lower blood pressure, so good for people with hypertension. You can eat bananas in various ways. Can be eaten directly, made smoothies, added to cereal or oatmeal, and can be other ways.

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Prevent premature aging with eating an apple routine


Benefits of eating fruits are very diverse for health. Not just a source of vitamins and fiber, regular eating apples was also able to prevent premature aging.

According to Professor of Faculty of Human Ecology (FEMA) IPB Prof. Ahmad Sulaeman, apple is a fruit that has antioxidant penolik and flavonoids.

"If the apple is cut into brown, then there is a compound that is anti-oxidant," said Ahmad Nutricia Sarihusada when exploring Nutricia in apple orchard, Malang, East Java, Friday (13/10/2017).

The aging process occurs due to oxidation. Now with the existence of these two compounds said Ahmad, will catch free radicals will be neutralized again. "By eating apples can also maintain skin hygiene and fitness," said Ahmad.

So, how much to eat apples to keep skin healthy and prevent premature aging? Ahmad said there is actually no limit to eating fruit, because the content is abundant and healthy. However, Ahmad said the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends eating fruits five to seven times a day.

"Consumption is also better juiced, because the fiber obtained more than directly eaten," he said.

Thursday, October 12, 2017

This is the Most Healthy Length of Hand Washing Time


The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) says the ideal time of hand washing is about 20 seconds. About one-third of cases of diarrhea and 16 percent of respiratory infections can be prevented by hand washing properly.

RPS adds hand washing for 20 seconds is the only way to get rid of some viruses and bacteria that cause colds, infections, stomach aches, and even the flu. RPS President, Ash Soni said people do not often wash hands with a long time to get rid of disease-causing bacteria.

"Even when we are not affected by the virus, if we do not wash our hands, we can transmit the infection and become more real, more vulnerable problems, such as children and the elderly," Soni said on Wednesday.

Sounds basic, but most people do not wash their hands for 20 seconds. According to a poll conducted over 2,000 more people by RPS, 84 percent of people did not wash their hands for long periods of time.

Meanwhile, about 65 percent and 32 percent of people do not wash their hands before eating or even when preparing food. Half of those surveyed did not wash their hands after touching pets and other creatures, and another 21 percent did not wash their hands after the toilet, according to The Guardian.

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

When is the Best and Worst Time to Eat Fruit?

Vegetables and fruit are the must-eat foods in your daily menu. The recommended portion of vegetables and fruits for adults is 400-600 grams per day. From the portion, 2/3 consists of vegetables and 1/3 of them are fruits.

If the analogy, in a day you are advised to consume 2.5 servings of vegetables (or equivalent to 250 grams) and 3 pieces of fruit (eg 3 medium banana Amber, or 3 medium-sized oranges)

What are the factors that determine the best time to eat fruit and vegetables? The work of our digestive system in food processing is one of the determinants when we should eat fruits and vegetables.

Most fruits consist of fructose fruit sugar. Since the first bite, the mouth will produce enzymes that work to break down carbohydrates into more easily digestible components.

Furthermore, the work of carbohydrate breakdown enzymes in the stomach is stopped because the environment is too acidic. This process will continue again in the small intestine to produce a simpler carbohydrate component so it can be absorbed by the body.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

6 High Fruits Vitamin C, In addition to Orange

During this time if asked what fruit contains vitamin C, which became our first answer is citrus fruit. In fact, oranges are not the fruit with the highest vitamin C content.

Yes, it turns out the fruit that contains the highest vitamin C is guava fruit. The content of vitamin C in guava is 206 mg, higher than the citrus fruit containing vitamin C of 59-83 mg per one fruit.

Vitamin C is one of the important vitamins needed by the body, especially for the growth and repair of cells in bone, teeth, skin, and other tissues.

In addition, vitamin C also has other roles, such as helping to increase the absorption of iron from plant-based sources, helps prevent cell damage that can reduce the risk of cancer, and also can protect your body from various infections because vitamin C can help keep the immune system .

Because of this important function, it's no wonder our body needs a lot of vitamin C intake from food. One source of vitamin C is fruits. Not only oranges, there are many more fruits that contain vitamin C.

Read also: Fruits and Vegetables with Vitamin C Content Exceeded Citrus

Some other fruits that contain vitamin C are:

1. Guava

Guava is a fruit that contains the highest vitamin C. As mentioned above, guava contains more than 200 mg of vitamin in one fruit, exceeding the vitamin C content of oranges.

Monday, October 9, 2017

Sweet Food and Its Impact on Heart Health

Sweet foods are good, but if consumed too much can have a bitter impact on the body. More than just making fat, it turns out the hobby mengasup high sugar foods also have an impact on heart health.

Several studies have proven this, and now there is more evidence to support. The latest is a study published by Clinical Science.

In the study, the researchers recruited 25 men who underwent fatty liver conditions - a condition called non-alcoholic fatty acids (NAFLD), which is also identical as a sign of heart problems - and compared those with low-fat liver.

Body conditions associated with NAFLD conditions include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes.

The researchers gave each of two groups of foods with the same number of servings for 12 weeks: foods with high sugar, containing 650 calories of added sugar per day and; low-sugar foods, which contain 140 calories of added sugar a day.

This is similar to a recommendation for additional sugars, in which no more than five percent of total daily calories, according to the study.

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Prevent Blood Pressure Increases Not So Hypertension

When blood pressure increases slightly, also called prehypertension, you may not be too concerned about it. Many consider this not a serious matter. However, blood pressure that is less than normal can turn out to be a danger. Is this prehypertensive condition bound to develop into hypertension (high blood pressure)?

Prehypertension is a new category in blood pressure measurement. In fact, prehypertension is a warning sign of hypertension. This sign is made so that you pay more attention to your blood pressure so it does not progress to worse in the future.

People with prehypertension have slightly elevated blood pressure, but can not be included in the category of high blood pressure or hypertension.

You belong to the prehypertension category if you have systolic blood pressure (top number in blood pressure reading) of 120-139 mmHg or have diastolic blood pressure of 80-89 mmHg. Meanwhile, people with normal blood pressure have blood pressure below that number (120/80 mmHg).

Will prehypertension be hypertensive?

Blood pressure in the range of hypertension is practically abnormal. This is because people with prehypertension are twice as likely to develop high blood pressure than people with normal blood pressure, according to Harvard Health Publishing. People with prehypertension also have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Avoid TV If You Want Kids to Achieve

Parents should be more careful about television. Placing the television in a child's room will give them 24 hours of access to turn on the television, while the parents will have difficulty controlling. Too often access to television can have a negative impact on the physical, psychological, and socialization of children.

Indian Express page reported, there is a new research on putting the television in the child's room. Some activities on the television monitor can be accessed easily, one of them playing a video game.

Based on a study written in The Journal of Developmental Psychology by Professor of Psychology from Iowa State University, United States (US) Douglas Gentile, television in the child's room will reduce their time sleeping, reading, to participate in social activities. This will affect the increase in education level.

"When children turn on television in their rooms, they will not watch educational games or anything like that," Gentile said. But the child will actually watch the opposite event.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Banish Insect Bearer Germ with Citronella Scent

Citronella is included in the spice plant that has many benefits, including to repel insects that carry disease germs, such as cockroaches and flies.

According to dr.Kartika Mayasari, flies and cockroaches could be the intermediary of entry of germs into the house. "Because flies and cockroaches like to be a dirty place like a ditch or a trash can," he said at the launch ceremony of Sereh S.O.S floor cleaner in Jakarta (3/10/2017).

Germs that can be carried by these insects, among other causes of typhoid, cholera, to diarrhea.

Surveys conducted by S.O.S in 2017 to more than 500 mothers revealed, 73 percent of mothers considered mosquitoes and cockroaches as the most disturbing insects, followed by ants and flies.

Kartika added, it is very important to maintain home sanitation to maintain family health. Dirty houses are vulnerable to the development of germs, insects, and diseases.

"The glossy and scented floors are not necessarily clean, the house is considered clean and healthy if the family members are free from disease and disease sources," he said.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Innocent Breakfast Affects Heart Health

Breakfast is an important routine that can affect the health of the body. According to a recent study, neglectful breakfast can even trigger an increase in atherosclerosis or constriction and thickening of the arteries due to plaque buildup.

The trigger plaque of atherosclerosis consists of cholesterol, fatty substances, calcium, and fibrin (substances in the blood). It can cause blockage causing the circulation of blood and oxygen from the arteries to the body organs is inhibited. Aterclerosis is often classified as a cardiac disorder. However, it can also occur in arteries in other parts of the body such as the brain and kidneys.

"The greater the percentage of energy consumed early in the day can have a good impact on cardiovascular health (such as heart and blood vessels)," said study head. Valentín Fuster director of Mount Sinai Heart of New York City at the same time and Managing Editor in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, quoted by Channelnewsasia, Tuesday (3/10).

Researchers of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology have previously linked breakfast negativity with an increased risk of problems that can lead to heart disease such as obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

Monday, October 2, 2017

Know the Types of Carbohydrates: Which Is the Most Healthy

Many people who reduce even avoid carbohydrates in the diet. Most consider that carbohydrates are 'bad', because they cause weight gain and blood sugar levels to soar.

But, did you know that your body actually still need carbohydrates as the main source of energy? Yes, you can not avoid carbohydrates at all. All you have to do is choose a healthy type of carbohydrate. Then, what kind of carbohydrates? Which is the healthiest for the body?

Carbohydrates are a type of nutrient that has a primary function as a source of energy for the body. In fact, carbohydrates - especially sugars - are the main food for the brain. So, you can not avoid carbohydrates at all just to make weight down. If you do, then many health problems will arise afterwards.

Basically, there are two types of carbohydrates, namely simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Both of these carbohydrates are processed and digested in a slightly different way by the body. Both, it will affect blood sugar levels, but the speed to be blood sugar is different.

Simple carbohydrates

This simple carbohydrate is contained in sweet foods, sugar, honey, and brown sugar. Among other types of carbohydrates, these simple carbohydrates are most quickly absorbed and processed into blood sugar. this happens because of its simple shape, making it easy to digest.

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Reduce Carbohydrates Or Increase Protein, Which Is Better

A low carbohydrate diet is one of the most popular diet types undertaken to reduce and maintain weight, while preventing obesity. The key to the success of this diet is to replace the intake of carbohydrates by multiplying eating high protein foods derived from meat, fish, eggs, and nuts.

Many believe that carbohydrates are the main cause of weight gain. This is not always the case. Carbohydrates include macro nutrients that are needed by the body in large quantities to generate energy.

But indeed, carbohydrates are a food source that tends to be easy to consume in large and excessive portions. Moreover, simple carbohydrates that can make you hungry fast.

Meanwhile, high protein foods can cause longer satiety because it is broken down longer in the digestive system, unlike carbohydrates. Protein can also keep your blood sugar levels stable so as to avoid excessive hunger.

This has been proven in various studies. One of them, a study published in the Journal of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. In the journal said that the protein has the ability to activate the hormone that regulates satiety in the body. So, when the protein is consumed in large quantities, hence the hungrier buffer produced is also a lot.