Antioxidants and Beyond

It's not all about antioxidants....

Yes..they play a very important part of your life... but I will go far far beyond that!

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Nov 20, 2008, Ditch The peeler To Beat Cancer..Apples

The outer skin of apples contain unique antioxidants called triterpenoids. Food scientist Professor Rui Hai Liu claims that they help combat, liver, breast and colon cancer.

So peel that pippin at your peril.

To discover more on the power of apple juice, click below....

Nov 19, 2008, Green Tea Antioxidant Fighting Cancer

Green Tea Antioxidant Rich and Totally Refreshing

Nov 19, 2008, Green Tea..Keeping Obesity At Bay

This will get you racing to the supermarket 'green tea' shelf.....

Three cups of green tea could help keep obesity at bay, scientists claim.

In fact, the tea is said to work even if junk food is still eaten!

How is this? Well, it cuts blood pressure and makes it easier for the body to process sugar.

We can thank Dr Lindsay Brown, a pharmacologist at Queensland University at Brisbane, Australia for these findings. She studied the effect of green tea on a group of rats.

They were fed a fat and sugar-laden diet, causing the fat around their bellies to actually double in size over eight weeks. Their blood pressure soared too.

Amazingly, when the tea was added to their junk-food diet, their waistlines and blood pressure returned to normal.

The tea that was used contained a blend of spearmint, grape-seed and olive oil...and is thought to work by stopping the fat cells from releasing inflammatory chemicals that attract more fat.

Nov 18, 2008, Good VIBE-rations?

It seems that daily we are introduced to yet another healthy 'juice drink' which claims to be the elixir of life.

Well here is one that needs our attention...Eniva Vibe.

It is the new comprehensive answer to the body's need for life-giving nutrients. This "all-in-one" supplement provides a large range of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes and other phytonutrients, all packaged in a form that is highly absorbable and usable.

Curious? Click below to find out more on Vibe....

Nov 16, 2008, The French Paradox...What Do The French Know That We Don't?

The French Paradox is a phenomenon that was discovered in 1819.

Nov 15, 2008, Health Benefits Of Lycopene?..Try Some Pizza.

Health benefits of lycopene, try tomatoe sauce for your best source.

Nov 15, 2008, Antioxidant Supplement ....What's Best For You

Antioxidant Supplement...Confused On Which Ones To Take?

Nov 15, 2008, Lycopene Antioxidant May Protect Against Some Forms Of Cancer

Lycopene antioxidant is credited to reducing wrinkles of the skin

Nov 15, 2008, Food High In Antioxidant Good Sources Explained

Food High In Antioxidant What Should You Be Eating?

Nov 15, 2008, Site Map For Antioxidants Guide

Site map easy navigation for antioxidants guide

Nov 15, 2008, Watercress ...A Highly Underrated Superfood

Watercress is jam packed with antioxidants and is great for strong bones and hormonal balance

Nov 12, 2008, Antioxidant Skin Care Is The Key To Keeping Those Youthful Looks

Antioxidant skin care is essential to preserving your youthfulness

Nov 11, 2008, The Health Benefit Of Berries...Your Guide

The extraordinary health benefit of berries..so just how good are they?

Nov 11, 2008, Eniva Vibe Just How Good Is This All In One Multi-Nutrient Supplement?

Eniva Vibe could it be the answer to your body's need for life-giving nutrients?

Nov 8, 2008, Yumberry...Not Only Yummy But Healthy Too.

Yumberry..This amazing fruit packs some whopping health benefits and fights cancer.

Nov 6, 2008, Broccoli Health Benefit To You Is Endless

Broccoli health benefit is amazing. It is a low calorie, high fibre, vitamin rich superfood, which has a great reputation for helping the battle against cancer and heart disease.

Nov 5, 2008, Super Tomato That Could Beat Cancer

This super tomato is high in antioxidants and could beat cancer

Nov 5, 2008, The Melumber...The Latest Superfruit High In Antioxidants.

The melumber or pepino is the new superfruit high in cancer fighting antioxidants.

Nov 5, 2008, The Health Benefit Of Tomato Antioxidants

The health benefit of tomato we take it for granted but there is something very special about this popular fruit

Nov 5, 2008, Antioxidants Guide....The Benefit Of Antioxidants For A Healthier Longer Life

Antioxidants what are they? How do they work? Fight free radicals help prevent cancer.Best antioxidant food and vitamin supplements. Your guide to a healthier, longer life.

Nov 4, 2008, Zambroza The Most Powerful Antioxidant Drink Available!

Clinically proven to be the most powerful antioxidant drink on the market.

What is Zambroza?

Zambroza is a unique and powerful blend of juices that are naturally rich in antioxidants and specially formulated to neutralise free radicals.

What can it do for You?

Click below to reveal all......

Nov 3, 2008, Zambroza clinically proven to be the most powerful antioxidant drink available

Zambroza is the fountain of youth because it is clinically proven to be the most powerful and finest antioxidant drink on the market

May 6, 2008, Natural Pigments Fight Cancer

Natural pigments in red, purple and blue fruit vegetables can have a dramatic effect in fighting cancer, research has shown.

The pigments are antioxidants called anthocyanins, which are easily absorbed through tissues in the stomach.

Experiments found that the colouring agents in food such as red grapes, elderberries and red cabbage can stop the growth of colon cancer cells and in some cases even destroy them.

An extract in purple maize was found to be particularly powerful in attacking cancerous cells.

In tests on human cells it killed 20 per cent of cancer cells while having little effect on healthy ones.

This research raises hopes that using naturally-based colourants instead of synthetic food dyes could lead to a dramatic enhancement in the health benefits of some foods.

Why not eat a rainbow? Click below....

Apr 30, 2008, The Top Twenty Antioxidants Countdown...

In a recent battle of the fruit vs veg to find the top twenty antioxidants..there was a surprising winner.

It's worth noting that the results were based on foods with the highest concentration of disease-fighting compounds per serving.

So, who came out on top? Click below to find out.....

Apr 29, 2008, Lower Your Cholesterol..With Cinnamon!

A half-teaspoon of cinnamon each day could cut your triglycerides and total cholesterol by 12 to 30% while it boosts your body's ability to store blood sugar, reports the USDA's Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Centre in Maryland.

So sprinkle some cinnamon on your morning coffee, or piece of toast..even your oatmeal.

Find out more about the wonderful health benefits of cinnamon...click below.

Apr 24, 2008, The Healthy Powers Of Juicing

We all know how healthy eating fruit and vegetables are, but how about a different way of getting your daily intake.

Juicing...it's great fun, experiment and create your own healthy masterpiece.

Apr 20, 2008, What's Best For Your Pet?

What’s best for your pet regarding nutrition?

Do you have pets? Do you have the luck sharing your home with an animal? Then I am sure you thought about their best nutrition before.

However are you really giving them the best food possible? They need antioxidants just as much as we do.

Just think about this... Would we feed our children nothing but dry food in a bag? Dogs and cats are mammals just like us, with the same needs for fresh food...but they don't have a choice do they?

Click below to find out more....

Apr 19, 2008, Boosting Your Immune System

If you were to look at a sample of your blood under a microscope, you would see an enormous number of red blood cells whose job is to carry oxygen to your body tissues.

Here and there among them are white blood cells of various kinds, and they are the key soldiers that make up your immune system.

When abnormal cells arise in the body, it is white blood cells’ job to recognize and eliminate them. Some white blood cells are able to engulf and destroy abnormal cells (including cancer cells) as well as viruses, bacteria, and other invaders.

Other white blood cells facilitate this process in various ways, for example, by producing antibodies, protein molecules that attach to foreign or abnormal cells and flag them for destruction.

The immune system is critically important in fighting cancer. Individual cancer cells can arise in all of us from time to time.

Cancer cells can also break free from an existing tumor and spread to other parts of the body. If your immune system is vigilant, it recognizes and destroys cancer cells before they can take hold. So strengthening the immune system is a key strategy in cancer prevention and survival.

If you want to boost your immune system, click below.....

Apr 17, 2008, Purslane...The Healthy Weed!

Some people call it a weed, others a herb?

What matters is how good is it for your health.

Well, purslane has been discovered to be the richest leafy-plant source of omega-3 fatty acids.

In fact purslane contains a strong antioxidant called n-3 fatty acid, which has been shown in many many studies, to help fight against heart disease, cancer, and other diseases.

To learn more, click below....

Apr 16, 2008, Boost Your Brain!

The human brain...possibly the most important organ in the body.

How wonderful are our brains? Here are some 'brain' facts....

• More electrical impulses are generated in one day by a single human brain than by all the telephones in the world
• It is estimated that on an average day the human brain produces 70,000 thoughts
• Women's brains are smaller than men's brains by an average of about 12 per cent
• The average adult human brain weighs three pounds and uses 20 per cent of the body's oxygen
• Abused children have smaller brains. Parts of the brain of a severely abused and neglected child can be substantially smaller than that of a healthy child
• Babies lose half their neurons at birth. It is estimated that a baby loses about half their neurons before they are born. This process is sometimes referred to as pruning and may eliminate neurons that do not receive sufficient input from other neurons
• Baby talk increases vocabulary. A study showed that when mothers frequently spoke to their infants, their children learned about 300 more words by age two thandid children whose mothers rarely spoke to them
• Birdsong and human speech have similar characteristics. Like humans, birds learn their complex vocalisations early in life and imitate their adult counterparts to acquire these skills. These two species have evolved a complex hierarchy of specialized forebrain areas where motor and auditoryareas interact continuously in order to produce detailed vocalisations

Dosen't it make sense to ensure our brains are kept in 'peak' condition? Click below to find out how....

Apr 14, 2008, Is It Possible To Have A World Without Cancer?

Did you know that it is calculated that one out of three persons will eventually die from some form of cancer. That is quite scary isn't it?

Vitamin B-17 is one of the main sources of food in cultures such as the Eskimos, the Hunzas, the Abkasians and many more. Did you know that within these tribes there has never been a reported case of cancer?

Yes, agreed that we have chemotherapy, drugs and other treatments, but mortality rates have not improved very much over the last 25 years.

Vitamin B-17 could just be the key to keeping cancer away.

Click the link below to find out more....

Apr 13, 2008, Kale, Spinach and Carrots Helps You See More Clearly.

Did you know that eating lots of yellow or dark, leafy vegetables actually lowers the risk of developing cataracts because of the concentration of vitamins and nutrients in them..according to research?

This bolsters the evidence about the protective effect of lutein, a yellow pigment that can protect the eyes against damage caused by aging.

Carrots and spinach both have 13mg of lutein per 100g serving, however the best source is kale with around 22mg.

The study of more than 2000 women by U.S. researchers over ten years is published in the Archives of Ophthalmology.

To find out about the powerful health benefits of kale, click below.....

Apr 12, 2008, Most Amazing Garlic Broccoli...Ever!

Ok, we all know just how healthy garlic and broccoli are...well here is the best ever recipe combining the two. Try it.....

Ingredients

• 1-2 florets of broccoli
• 2-4 large cloves garlic
• olive oil
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)

Directions:

Take a normal-sized pot and fill it with water. Place it on the stove and turn on the flames. Take your broccoli and cut it into smaller florets. When the water is steadily boiling, quickly drop the broccoli in. Let it boil for about 30 seconds, then turn off the heat. Leave the broccoli in the hot (but NOT boiling anymore) water for about 5 to10 minutes until it is almost cooked enough to eat but still a little crunchy. Make sure to push the tops of the broccoli in occasionally so it all cooks evenly. After it’s finished, drain the water out.

Place a large pan on the stove and put enough olive oil to thinly coat the bottom. Crush your garlic (I like a lot, but 2 should suffice if you're not as big of a fan). Place the crushed garlic into the oil and turn on the heat. Stir olive oil and garlic for about 2-3 minutes until the whole skillet is hot…then add the broccoli. Saute the broccoli for 3 to 5 minutes, then plate.

This way of cooking broccoli leaves it still a little crisp and not mushy. It makes a good side dish with pasta and the like.

Serves: 1-2

Preparation time: 15 - 20 minutes (give or take)

Enjoy!

Click below for the health benefits of broccoli...

Apr 11, 2008, Fight Colon Cancer With Apples...

According to the latest research findings, consuming apples and apple juice on a regular basis may play an important role in the prevention of colon cancer.

About 36,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the UK each year (making it the third most common form of cancer) with the majority of cases occuring in people over the age of 50...so this very promising news and has got me stocking up my fridge with lots of pure apple juice!

A recent study in Germany researched human faecal matter incubated with apple pectin or polyphenol-rich apple juice extract.

During fermentation, both substances (with apple pectin having the greater effect) increased the production of a short chain fatty acid known as butyrate.

Now butyrate is a major contributor to healthy colon mucosa, which is also believed to have anti-carcinogenic effects on the colon.

Bottom line is that the researchers discovered the increased production of butyrate, via the addition of apple components, was able to inhibit the abnormal activity of which has been observed in several different types of cancer...including colon cancer.

The researchers final comments on the findings.."Pectin-rich apple products can thus be expected to exert anti-carcinogenic effects in the colon."

Click below for more info on apple juice benefit...

Apr 10, 2008, What Is Active H?

If I told you there was a product that makes it virtually impossible for viruses, fungus or unfriendly bacteria to survive in your body you would probably think that I was joking!

Well I'm not. There is a product that does just that. It could be labelled as an 'elixir of life'. It is the most powerful antioxidant formulation known to man.

Click below, all will be revealed....

Apr 9, 2008, Why Are Antioxidants So Important?

Why antioxidants so important? Well, the simple answer is that the oxygen you breathe is slowly killing you.

Yes, the very oxygen we need to sustain life itself!

Free radicals are destroying your cells and the only thing out there that can slow them down is antioxidants.

So, what are free radicals? They are little molecules that steal the electrons from the atoms that compose you cells. Free radicals destabilize the atoms within the cells and cause a deadly chain reaction in that the atoms that are destabilized become free radicals themselves. This eventually destabilized the cell and causes it to become damaged.

Every second that you are alive two and a half million cells die. Quite staggering isn’t it? At the same time those very cells are being replicated. The negative is that instead of replicating a healthy version of themself, they are replicating the damaged version.

This is why we age and get diseases like heart disease and cancer. Antioxidants help slow the aging process and prevent these deadly diseases from taking over your body. Antioxidants lend their electrons to the free radicals but the molecular structure of an antioxidant is stable in either form. This means that the atoms that make up the antioxidants do not become free radicals and as a result they stop the deadly chain reaction.

For a lighthearted look at how free radicals and antioxidants work, click below....

Apr 8, 2008, Diseases and It's Solutions

Apr 7, 2008, Antioxidant Anti Aging Skin Care

It is not surprising that one of the largest markets in the world of health and beauty is anti-ageing skin care products.

Why is this? Well it is due primarily to the fact we are all living longer and want to continue looking younger as we age.

This is achieved in beauty products by promoting the growth of connective tissue using the protein collagen.

Now collagen is the most abundant in the skin of all animals. Did you know that twenty-five per cent of the skin's protein is collagen?

Collagen is a member of another family of substances that aid in reducing the signs of ageing....known as antioxidants. They are the body's method of slowing down the aging process.

Although the benefits of vitamin C (an antioxidant) are well documented, it is still debated as to what our daily amount should be.

Skin care treatments that are based on vitamin C, pose the problem of becoming oxidized themselves as they come into contact with air during their usage.

Manufacturers are trying alternative skin care treatments to vitamin C that do not have this oxidization problem or cost as much to produce.

These alternative products are not as effective as vitamin C but vitamin E and lipoic acid are anti-oxidants and are now being used.

Vitamin E is found in the blood and is an antioxidant that is also used to increase the body's defenses against other health problems; there is some evidence to show it helps prevent diseases including cancer.

Lipoic acid is also an energy making component of the body, found in every cell, it is also known to combat the signs of aging very effectively by repairing skin damage caused by the aging process.

To learn more about anti aging skin care click below......

Apr 6, 2008, The Foods Richest In Antioxidants?

The big question I am asked all the time...What Are The Foods Richest In Antioxidants?

Below is a useful list of the 25 most antioxidant-rich foods....

Apr 6, 2008, What Is A Body Detox?

What is a body detox?

Detox, is a short form of detoxification. It is generally the process of removal of toxic materials from our body.

Detox is one of the most important functions of liver, lower gastrointestinal swathe and kidneys. Nowadays many people are spending more and more time in detoxifying their bodies, as they deserve a healthy and fit body.

With body detoxification, you can completely change the way of your life, along with a proper diet plan, because a proper diet can help you in improving your health in the prospect of your life. If you want to be clean from inside you need a proper body detox. Detoxification is an efficient process of removing toxins from the body. Human body consists of several compounds (chemicals), so to remove some unwanted chemicals from our body; we need a complete detoxification process.

Were you aware of the fact that there are some toxins present in side your body such as:

• Parasites
• Acid reflux
• Chronic fatigue
• IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
• Skin and hair problems
• Insomnia and other sleep
problems
• Bloating
• Weight Gain
• Constipation
• Stomach pain

Quite a list ...and there are more! So if you want to get rid of toxin problems, a complete cleansing can help you out.

Click below to find out more.....

Mar 10, 2008, Wild Oregano Oil....A Superfood!

Did you know that wild oregano oil, is classed as the new superfood? Nope?

Well it is..how?

If you suffer from candida, and believe me many many people do (even if you are not aware of it) or have a cold and possibly flu symptoms, then you really need to be looking at wild oregano oil.

Click below to find out more....

Mar 5, 2008, Health Benefit Of Cherries.. A Powerful Cancer Fighter

The health benefit of cherries is amazing not only is it a delicious and nutritious fruit, it is also a powerful antioxidant helping to slow down ageing.

Mar 1, 2008, Cloudberry..This Northern Berry Brimming With Vitamins A and C.

Cloudberry, a special berry found in northern regions is high in antioxidants.

Feb 29, 2008, Asthma Linked To Vitamin E

During pregnancy, a lack of vitamin E may substantially increase the risk of childhood asthma.

A recent research by scientists at Aberdeen University (Scotland) foud there was a clear link between asthma or wheezing in children aged three and low intake of vitamin E by the mother during pregnancy.

Click below to learn more about vitamin E and it's health benefits.....

Feb 27, 2008, Black Pepper..Not To Be Sneezed At!

Certainly a great health food. Well, according to a recent study from the Central Food Technological Research Institute in India, it can help keep the liver healthy as well as speeding up the natural processing of food in our bodies, hence helping with digestion.

New research has claimed it can also help lower cholesterol and fight infections too.

The antioxidant bit...this is black peppers main beneficial effect. It works as an antioxidant, protecting healthy tissue from damage.

The reasearchers are also saying that it can offer some protection against cancer...through it's active ingredient, piperine.

Feb 24, 2008, Health Benefit Of Blackberries...High In Antioxidants Rich League

What are the health benefit of blackberries...free radical fighters boosting our immune system

Feb 22, 2008, Sea Buckthorn Has Been Shown To Have a Potent Antioxidant Activity

Sea buckthorn is most frequently used for the treatment of diseases of skin

Feb 20, 2008, Wu Long Tea..The Potent Free Radical Fighter!

Now I am an avid tea drinker, I like the traditional typically English 'cuppa', not too strong, quite weak actually, no sugar! It seems to ease me in times of stress and momentarily makes everything better.

However...there is an amazing tea that I have been missing out on. It's called Wu Long.

You have probably heard of it before. Oprah Winfrey has (and still is) raving about it.

What can it do for you?

Well, it is a potent free radical fighter. Good news for those of us who don't want to grow old quickly!

What else can this amazing tea do? Click below to read more.

Feb 18, 2008, More Fruit and Veg..Less Supplements?

People who take vitamins to cut their chance of getting cancer could be doing more harm than good, aleading expert has warned. But the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) says there is not enough evidence to support this.

However professor Martin Wiseman, who is the medical and scientific adviser to WCRF, has urged people to eat a healthy diet of fresh fruit and vegetables, rather than rely on supplements.

A new report from the Copenhagen University Hospital found betacarotene, vitamin A, and vitamin E may increase mortality.

Source: The Daily Telegraph Feb 18th 2008

Feb 15, 2008, Camu Camu Fruit....Jam Packed With Vitamin C

Camu Camu is packed with more vitamin C than any other food source so far discovered.