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Cancer Prevention- Cabbage is a powerhouse of fiber and vitamins

Nutritional Content 

Cabbage is a powerhouse of fiber and vitamins such as vitamin C, K, E, pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), thiamin (vitamin B1) and minerals like potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, folate, and magnesium.

Vitamin K also helps with mental function and concentration, the nutrients also prevents nerve damage, improves your defense against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Diabetes Prevention and Maintenance 

Cabbage  is very low in calories and fat and it  contains sulphorapane and anthocyanin which is found in high quantities in Red Cabbage. The  Anthocyanin present in cabbages helps to boosts insulin production and lowers the blood sugar levels; Cabbage there by helps reduce the risk of developing Diabetes. 

Weight Loss Benefits 

It is excellent  for weight loss simply because it is very low in calories and fats, it is rich in vitamins minerals and fibers which is also excellent for weight management. To capitalize on the weight loss benefits of cabbage it is best to eat it raw; it offers the most nutritional value that way. Consuming cabbage at least three to four times per week speeds up your weight loss process and meets your nutritional needs as well.

Cancer Prevention

Cabbage has anti-carcinogenic and antioxidant properties, which protects the body against breast, colon and prostate cancers, and reduces bad cholesterol levels. Sautéed or steamed cabbage has more cholesterol lowering effects than the raw cabbage. Cabbages also have anti-inflammatory properties.

The uniqueness of cabbage in cancer prevention is due to the three different types of nutrient richness. They are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and glucosinolates. Polyphenols top the rank of the list for phytonutrients in cabbage.

When there is not sufficient intake of antioxidant the oxygen metabolism becomes unstable causing chronic oxidative stress, this in collaboration with an insufficient intake of anti-inflammatory nutrients compromises the inflammatory system causing chronic inflammation, these are risk factors for the development of cancer.

Seeing that oxidative stress and chronic inflammation are cancer risk factors, the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant contents in cabbage would provide anti-cancer health benefits without the inclusion of glucosinolates in cabbage. Glucosinolates are converted isothiocyanates which prevents many varieties of cancer such as bladder, breast, colon, and prostate cancers.

Types of Cabbage

 

There are many different types of cabbage such as nappa cabbage, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, bok choi or pak choi and Brussel sprout, different types of cabbages have different glucosinolates.

Cabbage juice is good for helping heal stomach ulcers (peptic ulcers). The ITCs (isothiocyanates) made from cabbage can lower the risk of unwanted stomach bacteria. Whether cooked or raw cabbage is heart healthy, this is so because it lowers cholesterol levels. Red cabbage contains more health benefits than green cabbage.

This vegetable is excellent and must be included on the weight management table for those wanting to get rid of the extra pounds, it is very filling and has superb health benefits, so do not be afraid to add to your diet plan, eat and enjoy.

Live well and healthy it does the body good.

 

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Ways to Get Rid of Facial Marks and Acne Scars

Ways to Get Rid of Facial Marks and Acne Scars

 

It is no secret that the acne represents a serious dermatological problem which affects a lot of people in all ages. Mainly, it is the most present among the teens and young adolescents, although they may be present at other life stages as well. Besides the discomfort and the visual issues they represent, they also have other effects. A lot of people feel insecure and self-conscious when they have the acne. Moreover, the acne leaves scars that are quite a tricky thing to cure and conceal. Here are some of the main things that you need to know about the acne and the scar treatments in order to do all you can to avoid them.

Acne Causes

In order to know more about how to fight acne and the way they affect your skin, you need to know what causes them. The first and the most important cause of the acne are the hormones. The hormones that are responsible for the acne are the androgens. They affect the sebaceous glands and they make them produce more sebum which is how the acne come to be. The sebum destroys the cell walls and the bacteria come in, causing infections the manifest as the acne. Besides the hormones, the acne may be caused by a bad diet and certain medications. However, once they appear, it is important to treat the cause as well as the effects.

Acne Treatments

The treatment depends on the type of acne and the level of their manifest. Women with hormonal problems usually regulate the acne by using contraceptive pills. Since the acne are caused by the bacteria entering cells and causing infections, in some cases, the acne are treated with certain type of antibiotics. Besides this medication, other types of medicines that are used include azelaic acid, topical antibiotic, topical retinoid and other types of local treatments. Regardless of the option that you choose with your doctor, it is important to know that the acne treatment is long and it takes a lot of patience.

 

Scaring

When the acne happens, that means that the cell walls are destroyed and that the infection has penetrated deep into the skin. Once this happens, the skin tissue is being damaged and your body attempts to fix it and get it into the previous state. In order to do that, it will produce collagen to fix the damaged tissue. The right amount of collagen fixes the tissue and it doesn’t leave a scar. However, too much and too little collagen make scars. Too little collagen will make what is called depressed acne scars which manifest as dips in the skin. Too much collagen will make raised scars that are above the level of your other skin. Scars can be prevented by the proper treatment which comes in due time and popping and squeezing of the acne should be avoided by all costs as they are certain ways to end up with acne scars.

Treating Scars

Once the scars are there, there are some things that can be done about them. If they are not prevented, there are methods in which they can be treated. There are some home remedies and some chemical-free treatments. Also, there are medical options which can include laser skin rejuvenation. For starters, you need to keep your skin moisturized because scars develop more easily on dry skin. Also, you can make some homemade masks, especially the one that includes simply grating saw potato and applying it to your face. Besides these things, you may want to undergo some laser treatments, use fillers of scars and many other methods that are widely available today. You can also do what can be done by using cortisone and fade creams which will render your scar less visible.

Acne are a big problem for young people, but the scars that are left after them also make significant problems during life. Some of those scars are easily concealed and they are not that big esthetic issue, while some represent a very big problem and a painful spot in self-confidence of some people. Therefore, choose the treatment you feel works the best for you and get rid of the scars.

 

 

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Things to Know Before Undergoing the Cataract Surgery

Things to Know Before Undergoing the Cataract Surgery

The cataract is actually the health condition that affects the lens of your eye. The lens is the part of the eye that is found right underneath the colored part of the eye and it gathers the light rays, directing them to the retina, in this way enabling the eye to see correctly. However, when the cataract starts, your eye lens starts to alter and it becomes clouded. Its color changes and it gets yellow color that prevents the light to touch the retina in a focused way. Once this starts, it is not going back and it can even progress further until the lens is completely clouded. This means that it doesn’t let the light into the eye which means that the person is blind.

What Causes the Cataract?

It is hard to say what will cause the cataract to happen. The most common cause and reason for the cataract development is the old age. The structure of the lens changes and the cataract develops. However, the same can be caused by some sort of injury. Also, besides the injury, the eye surgery can be a factor of risk. Other medical problems and issues such are genetic disorders, diabetes and high blood pressure. All these can in some way alter the structure of the lens and make it less transparent.

Could This Be Prevented?

It is highly unlikely to prevent the cataract from developing. There have been some studies that tried to observe the influence of vitamin E and selenium to the cataract development, but they showed that the influence is insignificant. The best you can do is to prevent the disorders and medical conditions that can cause the cataract and lead healthier lifestyle so that your body has great general health. This means ceasing smoking and leading

healthy lifestyle to prevent high blood pressure and diabetes. Also, it means taking good care of your eyes and preventing any type of injury at all costs.

What Does the Surgery Look Like?

The surgery today is a very routine and very effective procedure. With the use of laser, this type of surgery is pretty common and very effective. What happens during the surgery is that it is done in local anesthesia. Once the anesthetics are given to the patient, a small incision is made in cornea. Through this incision, the lens is vacuumed out. If it is to be replaced entirely by the artificial lens, then sometimes, the lens is broken into pieces by the ultrasound device and sucked out. When the lens is removed it is replaced by the artificial one. This lens can be acrylic, silicone or plastic. Once it is installed, you don’t need glasses and it doesn’t require any special care on your part. While there are risks to this surgery, the success rate is almost 99%.

What is the Recovery Period?

During the first couple of days, you need to be very careful about the eyes and the post op procedure. The pain that is felt should be managed with pain relief medications. Also, it is important that you use eye drops that your doctor has prescribed because they are liquid form antibiotics that prevent any sort of infection that could happen to the eye. After that, a couple of weeks is needed for the eye to heal and for the incision to heal completely. The vision can still be blurry and not that clear because of the time needed for the eye to get used to its renewed function. The vision may take as long as several months to be completely restored to normal.

It is important that you are ready for the cataracts treatment in form of the surgery because that is the only way to heal this type of health issue. The good sides of this treatment are the fact that the vision is completely restored, the cataract is permanently removed and in most cases the vision is fixed in a way that you probably don’t even need the glasses anymore. Another great side is the success rate of this surgery which is very high. It is all about determining to get healthy as medicine is here to help you with that.

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String Beans w/ Steam Fish in Grapefruit Juice

String Beans w/ Steam Fish in Grapefruit Juice

This is a nice healthy variation to original dish Steam Fish in Grapefruit Juice . You can vary it as much as you , even vary the meat, try chicken, turkey etc.  I chose fish because I don’t eat red meat or any meet besides seafood.

Ingredients :

Fish

Chopped String Beans

Chopped Chive

Chopped Celery

Rosemary

Grapefruit

Seasoning

So to begin the first thing I did was place my pot on the stove and add a cup of water , the amount of water can vary depending on how much string beans you are cooking.

Then I added my Chives, Rosemary, Garlic, Celery and the most important thing, The string bean. I then left it for ten minutes and added my two pieces of Fish, then I added the grapefruit juice to pot and pushed the fish below the string beans as you can see in my photo.

I then added my allpurpose seasoning and black pepper.

I left the fish in their for 15-20 minutes , then took it allowed the string beans to cook for another 10-15 minutes.

 

If you like my recipe leave a comment and tell me what you think, or what variations you are planning on trying.

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Steam Fish in Grapefruit Juice

Steam Fish in Grapefruit Juice

This is another quick, simple and healthy meal. Prepared without using oil. (Clean Eating)

All you need are

a couple peaces of fish

1 ripe Grapefruit

 2 large Tomatoes

1 large Melongene/Egg Plant

3 Ochroes

seasoning to taste

PREPARATION :

First place your pot on the stove and add 1/4 cup of water.

Then cut up the Ochroes and add them to the water

When the water begins to boil add the fish to the pot (you can cut the fish into pieces if you like)

Cut the Grapefruit and squeeze the juice into the pot , stir and leave for 5 minutes.

Cut up the Melongene and Tomatoes then add them to the pot.

Add your seasoning,stir and cover the pot and allow them to steam for 10-15 minutes.  I used black pepper and all-purpose seasoning.

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Best Home Remedies for Acne & Pimples

Best Home Remedies for Acne & Pimples

 

The biggest problem anyone faces when it comes to face care is how to effectively and quickly deal with acne and pimples. It is important to protect your skin, as it is protecting your body from many issues as well. Acne and pimples are basically clogged up pores and dirt gathering on the surface of your skin, and in order to take good care of your skin, it is important to keep it clean and to regularly cleanse it properly.

Avoid using harsh chemicals as they might fix the problem immediately, the chemicals might leave scars and bigger problems behind after, which is not something you would want. Opting for natural remedies is not only better, but it will spare your skin from scarring and leaving marks behind. Moreover, some remedies are easy to make and even easier to apply, so that you can save some money on skincare products.

Wash your face twice daily

It is important to keep your skin clean, by washing your face twice daily you will be able to remove all the filth and bacteria that is just waiting to clog up your pores. Moreover, it is not a good idea to wash more than twice daily, as it will ruin your skin and it can even dehydrate it; which is why you should moisturize immediately after washing your face.

Also, it is not a good idea to use any harsh chemicals nor too hard face scrubs as they can damage the skin. It would be preferable to use acne soap so that you help your skin become cleaner. The soap should be sulfur based and it should help clear up and congestion formed on your skin. Remember that too much scrubbing and force can stimulate the oil glands to produce more oil; too much oil causes acne and pimples to pop up.

Honey masks

Using a honey based face mask once or twice a week is a good idea to clear up and disinfect your skin. Honey has antibacterial properties, and it is great for even healing minor blemishes. Furthermore, even people with sensitive skin can use a honey mask as it is gentle and will not cause any damage.

Papaya face mask

Not only is papaya a tasty fruit, but it also a great face mask that will help your skin get clean and it will remove most of the dirt and dead skin cells which could potentially clog up pores and create acne or pimples. However, be aware that sensitive skin will require moisturizing after the treatment.

 

 

Chromium in your diet

Including chromium in your diet is a great way to help lose weight and to also heal infection on the skin. By taking chromium supplements, you will help your skin get cleaned up quickly and it will prevent future pimples and acne breaking out. However, if you notice that even after chromium you have severe acne, then you should consider visiting a dermatologist and getting asap skin care.

Multi-vitamins

Acne will not only show up when you have something wrong on the surface of your skin, but it can also show up if you have something wrong on the inside. And in most cases, reaching for a multi-vitamin cocktail can solve most of your nutritional and acne problems.

No makeup

For women it is important to reduce makeup wear and to try and go all natural, this way you will be able to let your skin breathe and let the pores get cleaned more. Moreover, makeup can sometimes clog up pores and make pimples and acne show up more than they would regularly.

Acne remedies

It is vital that you fight the urge to squeeze and pick pimples and acne, but try not to. You will cause more damage than you should. Moreover, by squeezing pimples you will rupture the membranes below in your skin, causing more infections and an increase in oil production, which will eventually lead to more pimples being formed. Make sure that you also clean your hands when applying any masks as you might be applying a thin layer of dirt and bacteria to help from acne on your skin.

Author name: Diana Smith

 

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Squats , Squats and more Squats

Squats

This is a whole body exercise that aims at training the areas around the muscles surrounding the hips, thighs and buttocks. The main role is to strengthen the   ligaments that surround the whole body. For those who need increased strength, legs and buttocks, and the areas around the trunk muscles and abdominals, this is the right kind of exercise that should be done.  Squats can equally give a better workout, when properly done.  During the process of squatting the main movers involve the hamstrings, groin and the quads.

The role of the lower back muscles is to support the body from collapsing.  It is important for everyone to squat in the right way to prevent injuries. It has been known to be the ultimate exercise for the gaining of strength as well as muscles. There are various types of squats, much versatile, simple and effective.  For the beginners, you can start off by pretending to sit on a chair after which you will direct weight on your heels.  The hands should be placed at the chest to give balance. You can then bend on your hips and keep the chest in an upper location and the spine neutral. Press the heels on the floor and come back to a standing position; in this position, you can do at least 3 sets of squats.  Full barbell back is a common squat that is well known to build on the lower part of the body. The back squat on the other hand, adds much emphasis on the hamstrings, spinal erectors and posterior chain.

This form of exercise has been known to burn fats.  It works on the muscles and it has been proven to double the metabolic rate. Squats will help you get a leaner shape, and for this to happen, one has to be committed like in any other form of exercise. Calories burnt for any squat depend on an individual’s commitment. Squats are known to build on stronger legs and this means well for those who are preparing for sports as they also boost endurance. In fact it is the best remedy for those who want to have sturdy bones. For effective squatting, one should have patience, and the technique used normally depends on the physical structure of an individual.  The main parts of the body affected by a squat include the legs, shoulders, chest, the upper back, glutes and the hamstrings.

 

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How do you make your oats ?

This is how I make Mine, So comment and tell us how you make your oats

If there is one thing with me is that I hate boring things , whether its food , movies and even people, lol . So I always tend to “fancy up” my meals. There are many ways to prepare oats this is just what I do.

First I place a little water into the pan and I add the oats same time. When its warm (not boiled) , I add bananas , Nuts, Raisin, Essence and a tad bit of sugar. Then I stir it and leave for 1 minute then I pour in the milk and stir, leave for 30 seconds , then turn it off.

Then to top it off I add pineapples and pawpaw .  I chose these because of their medicinal purposes , If you read our book “Food for Thought” you should know that they are excellent in reducing joint inflammation. This is important for me because I am currently nursing a knee injury and tend to get a lot of pain due to the inflamed joints.

You would notice that I did mine very thick , because that how I like it, I hate watery oats.  So tell us how you make your oats and what fruits etc. you put in it.

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10 ways to boost your endurance

10 ways to boost your endurance

All runners have the desire to build on their endurance. Speed and distance are the key items that are focused on.  It is now possible to have some training plans that will comfortably fit within the needs of every individual runner irrespective of how long you want to run. It is vital to boost your endurance as it will enable you to run easily and more strongly than ever before. There are some guiding steps that can lead to all these. Here are some guiding tips:

Come up with the best plan in terms of exercise that will help you achieve your goals.
Maintain discipline in all exercises and be determined, to challenge yourself on harder ones.
 It is advisable to take one step at a time. Patience remains paramount in this case and much as muscles will work, they will challenge the cardiovascular system as well. It is therefore important to include both cardio and strength in your endurance program.
It is also necessary to cut down on rest. Much as you will be burning after the completion of sets, it’s not advisable to take a break. Instead pick up on pull –ups, squats, sit ups and push ups at least 10 each.
To boost your endurance, it is necessary to engage in some high intensity weight lifting program. This is the best way to strike the metabolism rate of the body. There are some forms of exercises such as leg lifts which don’t add up. Instead, you should focus on serious compound moves such as step-ups and push ups that will boost your endurance.
It is vital to change the muscles to different activities for better results. In this case, avoid any retinal programs as they will not bring change. It is at least safer to keep the mind uncertain of the next move.
Hybrid form of exercises will do perfect; this is because when muscles work more, they stimulate the muscles around the heart eventually this will boost your endurance. From the moment you have gone explosive, it’s also better to add some box jumps, and power push ups to the normal routine as this will build more stamina.
Taking a healthy balanced diet with fruits, vegetables as well as lean meat is a good sign since the body needs to be energized.
Participants should take in plenty of water since it fights against muscle fatigue. Naturally, people enjoy doing what they like. In this case, a runner should tailor a workout plan to include the favorite forms of exercises.
Make a point to involve others in your activity and lead an active life to boost your endurance everyday.

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A Deeper Insight Into Pre-Workout Nutrition

A Deeper Insight Into Pre-Workout Nutrition

No matter if you want to stay fit or you want to increase your muscle mass, you certainly know that nutrition can make or break the entire process. Getting the body you have always wanted requires more than just strength, ambition and determination: in addition to the regular gym workouts and the cardiovascular training, you also need to adopt a healthy lifestyle and a balanced and nutritious diet. This is where pre-workout supplements step in and help you reach your goal in a fast, healthy, efficient and timely manner.

How Do Pre-Workout Nutrition Supplements Benefit You?

These supplements will benefit you on many different levels, regardless of your fitness goal: not only do they increase your strength and improve your overall performance, but they also increase your endurance which means that you will be able to work out more during each training session. On the other hand, the pre-workout nutrition supplements also increase the protein synthesis in the body, it decreases the muscle breakdown during the workout (a fairly normal process, yet one that can be very painful at the end of the workout) and it also improves your ability to focus while boosting your energy levels at the same time. If taken on a regular basis, these supplements can also restore your natural hormonal balance and increase your natural metabolic rate, thus allowing you to burn more fat within a shorter period of time, and this will certainly come in handy for your cardiovascular workout routine.

An Overview Of Pre-Workout Supplements: How Do They Work And How Will They Help You?

As the experts from Australian Protein King claim: “The formulas that make up the most part of the Pre-Workout Supplements consist mainly of Nitric Oxide, Amino Acids, Beta Alanine, AAKG, Creatine Monohydrate, Taurine, BCAAs as well as stimulants, such as Caffeine”.

These are the perfect ingredients for those who want to get stronger, to improve their performance and to increase their endurance at the same time. If you take these supplements on a regular basis, you will be able to recover faster and more efficiently from each workout, and you will also be able to lift more weight than before.

The Creatine Monohydrate, one of the key ingredients in pre-workout nutrition supplements, aims to maximize your strength and to help you grow your muscles in a natural and time-effective manner. Creatine will make sure that the muscle creatine stores are always topped off which will, in turn, allow you to lift maximum weighs every time. The creatine also increases the number of reps, and it will help you gain muscle mass in record-time. All you have to do is to take one dose half an hour prior to your workout session.

Taurine is yet another important ingredient, and this is basically an amino acid that is naturally found in the body. Nonetheless, it is important to say that Taurine is different from most of the other amino acids, and it is involved in many different physiological processes. In a nutshell, Taurine has outstanding antioxidant properties, it supports the structure of the cell membranes and it also helps controlling the fluid balance within your body throughout the length of the entire workout.

Just like Taurine, Beta-Alanine is yet another amino acid that has the unique ability of decreasing the levels of carnosine present in the muscle tissue, while Caffeine acts as an efficient stimulant and an irreproachable performance enhancer. No matter if you drink coffee on a daily basis or this is the first time you take caffeine, you will instantly start to notice its benefits on the central nervous system.

Caffeine has the unique ability of improving the function of your metabolism and speeding up your metabolic rate, by simply releasing fatty acids into your blood, thus “tricking” your body into burning the fat supplies for energy. On the other hand, Caffeine will also benefit you from a muscle growth stand point, as it increases your ability to focus on your training and it also improves limb coordination.

Last, but not least, the BCAAs are branched chain amino acids (valine, isoleucine and leucine) that are known for reducing the muscle tissue breakdown, which will give your body a well-deserved energy boost when it needs it the most.

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