13 Reasons Tea Is Good for You
Tea or coffee?
Put down those saucer cups and get chugging — tea is officially awesome for your health. But before loading up on Red Zinger, make sure that your “tea” is actually tea. Real tea is derived from a particular plant (Camellia sinensis) and includes only four varieties: green, black, white, and oolong. Anything else (like herbal “tea”) is an infusion of a different plant and isn’t technically tea.
But what real tea lacks in variety, it makes up for with some serious health benefits. Researchers attribute tea’s health properties to polyphenols (a type of antioxidant) and phytochemicals. Though most studies have focused on the better-known green and black teas, white and oolong also bring benefits to the table. Read on to find out why coffee’s little cousin rocks your health.
Tea can boost exercise endurance. Scientists have found that the catechins (antioxidants) in green tea extract increase the body’s ability to burn fat as fuel, which accounts for improved muscle endurance.
Drinking tea could help reduce the risk of heart attack. Tea might also help protect against cardiovascular and degenerative diseases.
The antioxidants in tea might help protect against a boatload of cancers, including breast, colon, colorectal, skin, lung, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, liver, ovarian, prostate and oral cancers. But don’t rely solely on tea to keep a healthy body — tea is not a miracle cure, after all. While more studies than not suggest that tea has cancer-fighting benefits, the current research is mixed.
Tea helps fight free radicals. Tea is high in oxygen radical absorbance capacity (“ORAC” to its friends), which is a fancy way of saying that it helps destroy free radicals (which can damage DNA) in the body. While our bodies are designed to fight free radicals on their own, they’re not 100 percent effective — and since damage from these radical oxygen ninjas has been linked to cancer, heart disease and neurological degeneration, we’ll take all the help we can get.
Tea is hydrating to the body (even despite the caffeine!).
Drinking tea is linked with a lower risk of Parkinson’s disease. When considered with other factors like smoking, physical activity, age and body mass index, regular tea drinking was associated with a lowered risk of Parkinson’s disease in both men and women.
Tea might provide protection from ultraviolet rays. We know it’s important to limit exposure to UV rays, and we all know what it’s like to feel the burn. The good news is that green tea may act as a back-up sunscreen.
Tea could keep waist circumference in check. In one study, participants who regularly consumed hot tea had lower waist circumference and lower BMI than non-consuming participants. Scientists speculate that regular tea drinking lowers the risk of metabolic syndrome (which increases the risk of diabetes, artery disease and stroke), although it’s important to remember that correlation does not equal causation.
Regular tea drinking might also counteract some of the negative effects of smoking and might even lessen the risk of lung cancer (good news, obviously, but not a justification for cigs).
Tea could be beneficial to people with Type 2 diabetes. Studies suggest that compounds in green tea could help diabetics better process sugars.
Tea can help the body recover from radiation. One study found that tea helped protect against cellular degeneration upon exposure to radiation, while another found that tea can help skin bounce back postexposure.
Green tea has been found to improve bone mineral density and strength.
Tea might be an effective agent in the prevention and treatment of neurological diseases, especially degenerative diseases (think Alzheimer’s).
Sunday, 7 February 2016
Friday, 5 February 2016
Health tips- stop Female Genital Mutilation today
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): The Consequences and Challenges
World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 125 million girls and women alive today have been cut in the 29 countries in Africa and Middle East where FGM is concentrated.
FGM Implications
FGM includes procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons (WHO).
World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that more than 125 million girls and women alive today have been cut in the 29 countries in Africa and Middle East where FGM is concentrated.
FGM Implications
FGM includes procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons (WHO).
health tips- the benefits of Carrot
Carrots are often thought of as the ultimate health food.
You were probably told to "eat your carrots" by your parents and you probably tell your kids the same thing, and when asked why, you explain, "Because they're good for you!"
But how did the carrot get such a good reputation and why exactly are the root vegetables so good for our health?
It is believed that the carrot was first cultivated in the area now known as Afghanistan thousands of years ago as a small forked purple or yellow root with a woody and bitter flavor, resembling nothing of the carrot we know today.
Purple, red, yellow and white carrots were cultivated long before the appearance of the now popular orange carrot, which was developed and stabilized by Dutch growers in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The modern day carrot has been bred to be sweet, crunchy and aromatic.
This MNT Knowledge Center feature is part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods. It provides a nutritional breakdown of the vegetable and an in-depth look at its possible health benefits, how to incorporate carrots into your diet and any precautions for consuming carrots.
Contents of this article:
Possible health benefits
Nutritional breakdown
Incorporating carrots into your diet
Carrot precautions
Possible health benefits of carrots
An overwhelming body of evidence exists suggesting that increased intake of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables reduce cancer and cardiovascular disease risks, carrots included.
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
Cancer
A variety of dietary carotenoids have been shown to have anti-cancer effects due to their antioxidant power in reducing free radicals in the body.
Lung Cancer
One study found that current smokers who did not consume carrots had three times the risk of developing lung cancer compared with those who ate carrots more than once a week.
Colorectal Cancer
Beta-carotene consumption has been shown to have an inverse association with the development of colon cancer in the Japanese population.
Leukemia
Carrot juice extract was shown to kill leukemia cells and inhibit their progression in a 2011 study.
Prostate Cancer
Among younger men, diets rich in beta-carotene may play a protective role against prostate cancer, according to a study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health's Department of Nutrition.
Vision
According to Duke ophthalmologist Jill Koury, MD, vitamin A deficiency causes the outer segments of the eye's photoreceptors to deteriorate, damaging normal vision. Correcting vitamin A deficiencies with foods high in beta-carotene will restore vision.
Studies have shown that it is unlikely that most people will experience any significant positive changes in their vision from eating carrots unless they have an existing vitamin A deficiency, which is common in developing countries.
So where did all the hype surrounding carrots and vision come from? During World War II, the British Royal Air Force started an advertising campaign claiming that the secret to their fighter pilots clear, sharp vision was carrots. Realistically, the fighter pilot's accuracy was due to a new radar system the British wanted to keep secret from the Germans, but the rumor spread and remains popular today.
Other possible benefits of carrots
The antioxidants and phytochemicals in carrots may also help with blood sugar regulation, delay the effects of aging, and improve immune function.
Carrot nutritional breakdown
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, one medium carrot or ½ cup of chopped carrots is considered a serving size. One serving size of carrots provides 25 calories, 6 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of sugars and 1 gram of protein.
Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, providing 210% of the average adult's needs for the day. They also provide 6% of vitamin C needs, 2% of calcium needs and 2% of iron needs per serving.
It is the antioxidant beta-carotene that gives carrots their bright orange color. Beta-carotene is absorbed in the intestine and converted into vitamin A during digestion.
Carrots also contain fiber, vitamin K, potassium, folate, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, vitamin E and zinc.
Farmer's markets and some specialty stores carry carrots in a range of colors - like purple, yellow, and red - that contain a variety of antioxidants lending them their color (such as anthocyanin in purple carrots and lycopene in red carrots).
Incorporating carrots into your diet
Carrots can be found in supermarket year-round, but are available locally during their biannual seasons in the spring and fall. They are a versatile vegetable and commonly eaten raw, steamed, boiled, roasted and as an ingredient in many soups and stews. They can be bought fresh, frozen, canned or even pickled.
Carrots are best stored in the refrigerator in a sealed plastic bag. If the greens are still attached to the top of the carrot, remove them before storing to prevent the greens from drawing out moisture and nutrients from the roots. Carrots should be peeled and washed before consuming.
Shredded carrots can be used in coleslaw, on salads, in wraps or as an ingredient in baked goods such as cakes and muffins due to their sweet flavor.
Carrot sticks or baby carrots make for a great snack and are often a popular vessel for herbed dips and hummus and on variety vegetable trays.
Carrots are a popular vegetable to juice because of their sweet mild flavor.
Eating carrots raw or steamed provides the most nutritional value.
Carrot precautions
Overconsumption of vitamin A can be toxic to humans, but is unlikely to be achieved through diet alone (most vitamin overconsumption occurs by supplementation).
Overconsumption of carotene may cause a slight orange tinge in skin color but is not harmful to health.7
You were probably told to "eat your carrots" by your parents and you probably tell your kids the same thing, and when asked why, you explain, "Because they're good for you!"
But how did the carrot get such a good reputation and why exactly are the root vegetables so good for our health?
It is believed that the carrot was first cultivated in the area now known as Afghanistan thousands of years ago as a small forked purple or yellow root with a woody and bitter flavor, resembling nothing of the carrot we know today.
Purple, red, yellow and white carrots were cultivated long before the appearance of the now popular orange carrot, which was developed and stabilized by Dutch growers in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The modern day carrot has been bred to be sweet, crunchy and aromatic.
This MNT Knowledge Center feature is part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods. It provides a nutritional breakdown of the vegetable and an in-depth look at its possible health benefits, how to incorporate carrots into your diet and any precautions for consuming carrots.
Contents of this article:
Possible health benefits
Nutritional breakdown
Incorporating carrots into your diet
Carrot precautions
Possible health benefits of carrots
An overwhelming body of evidence exists suggesting that increased intake of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables reduce cancer and cardiovascular disease risks, carrots included.
Carrots are rich in vitamin A.
Cancer
A variety of dietary carotenoids have been shown to have anti-cancer effects due to their antioxidant power in reducing free radicals in the body.
Lung Cancer
One study found that current smokers who did not consume carrots had three times the risk of developing lung cancer compared with those who ate carrots more than once a week.
Colorectal Cancer
Beta-carotene consumption has been shown to have an inverse association with the development of colon cancer in the Japanese population.
Leukemia
Carrot juice extract was shown to kill leukemia cells and inhibit their progression in a 2011 study.
Prostate Cancer
Among younger men, diets rich in beta-carotene may play a protective role against prostate cancer, according to a study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health's Department of Nutrition.
Vision
According to Duke ophthalmologist Jill Koury, MD, vitamin A deficiency causes the outer segments of the eye's photoreceptors to deteriorate, damaging normal vision. Correcting vitamin A deficiencies with foods high in beta-carotene will restore vision.
Studies have shown that it is unlikely that most people will experience any significant positive changes in their vision from eating carrots unless they have an existing vitamin A deficiency, which is common in developing countries.
So where did all the hype surrounding carrots and vision come from? During World War II, the British Royal Air Force started an advertising campaign claiming that the secret to their fighter pilots clear, sharp vision was carrots. Realistically, the fighter pilot's accuracy was due to a new radar system the British wanted to keep secret from the Germans, but the rumor spread and remains popular today.
Other possible benefits of carrots
The antioxidants and phytochemicals in carrots may also help with blood sugar regulation, delay the effects of aging, and improve immune function.
Carrot nutritional breakdown
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, one medium carrot or ½ cup of chopped carrots is considered a serving size. One serving size of carrots provides 25 calories, 6 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of sugars and 1 gram of protein.
Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, providing 210% of the average adult's needs for the day. They also provide 6% of vitamin C needs, 2% of calcium needs and 2% of iron needs per serving.
It is the antioxidant beta-carotene that gives carrots their bright orange color. Beta-carotene is absorbed in the intestine and converted into vitamin A during digestion.
Carrots also contain fiber, vitamin K, potassium, folate, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, vitamin E and zinc.
Farmer's markets and some specialty stores carry carrots in a range of colors - like purple, yellow, and red - that contain a variety of antioxidants lending them their color (such as anthocyanin in purple carrots and lycopene in red carrots).
Incorporating carrots into your diet
Carrots can be found in supermarket year-round, but are available locally during their biannual seasons in the spring and fall. They are a versatile vegetable and commonly eaten raw, steamed, boiled, roasted and as an ingredient in many soups and stews. They can be bought fresh, frozen, canned or even pickled.
Carrots are best stored in the refrigerator in a sealed plastic bag. If the greens are still attached to the top of the carrot, remove them before storing to prevent the greens from drawing out moisture and nutrients from the roots. Carrots should be peeled and washed before consuming.
Shredded carrots can be used in coleslaw, on salads, in wraps or as an ingredient in baked goods such as cakes and muffins due to their sweet flavor.
Carrot sticks or baby carrots make for a great snack and are often a popular vessel for herbed dips and hummus and on variety vegetable trays.
Carrots are a popular vegetable to juice because of their sweet mild flavor.
Eating carrots raw or steamed provides the most nutritional value.
Carrot precautions
Overconsumption of vitamin A can be toxic to humans, but is unlikely to be achieved through diet alone (most vitamin overconsumption occurs by supplementation).
Overconsumption of carotene may cause a slight orange tinge in skin color but is not harmful to health.7
Thursday, 4 February 2016
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Wednesday, 3 February 2016
health tips- how to prevent breast cancer
Each year, more than 240,000 women and 2,000 men are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer (cancer that has spread from where it started in the breast into the surrounding healthy tissue), and more than 40,000 die from the disease. An additional 62,570 people are estimated to develop non-invasive carcinoma in-situ.
If diagnosed early and treated before it spreads, five-year survival rate for breast cancer is 99 percent.Risk Factors
You might be at an increased risk for breast cancer if you are a woman who:
Has abnormal genes, such as mutated BRCA-1, BRCA-2 or PALB-2 genes
Began her menstrual period before age 12 or began menopause after age 55
Used hormone replace therapy (HRT) with estrogen and progesterone over a long period of time
Has a family history of breast cancer, colorectal cancer or ovarian cancer
Has a personal history of ovarian cancer
Is currently using or has recently used birth control pills
Has never had children, or had her first child after age 30
Smokes or uses tobacco
You might be at an increased risk for breast cancer if you are a woman or man who:
Is overweight or obese
Is not physically active
Is over age 40
Has already had cancer in one breast
Has a family history of ovarian cancer
Has had radiation therapy close to his or her chest
Symptoms
Don’t wait for symptoms to appear. Get screened according to guidelines. If you do notice any of the following symptoms, talk with your health care professional.
A lump, hard knot or thickening in the breast
A lump under your arm
A change in the size or shape of a breast
Nipple pain, tenderness or discharge, including bleeding
Itchiness, scales, soreness or rash on nipple
A nipple turning inward or inverted
A change in skin color and texture (dimpling, puckering or redness)
A breast that feels warm or swollen
Prevention
If you have babies, breast feed them.
Limit alcohol to no more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men.
Exercise daily for 30 to 60 minutes.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Don’t smoke. If you do smoke, quit.
Early Detection
In your 20s and 30s, have a clinical breast exam (CBE) by a health care professional at least every three years
Beginning at age 40, have an annual CBE and mammogram
If you are at high risk, talk with your health care professional about beginning annual mammograms at a younger age and/or having a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
If you have a family history of breast cancer, talk to your health care professional about genetic testing
When you reach menopause, talk with your health care professional about whether you should have hormone replacement therapy
Know what is normal for your breasts. (Breast self-exam is one way you can do this.) If you notice changes, see your health care professional right awayTreatment Options
Breast Cancer treatment depends on the type and stage of the breast cancer. The most common forms of treatment are:
Lumpectomy (surgery to remove the cancer) combined with radiation
Mastectomy (surgery to remove the breast)
Chemotherapy, radiation or hormone therapy, used alone or in combination before or after surgery
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
Health tips- 5 benefits of pineapple
The 5 Health Benefits Of Pineapple you need to know
Pineapple is a tropical plant with edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries, and the most economically significant plant in the Bromeliaceae family.
However, not everyone knew the fruit has its exciting health benefits. The deliciously sweet fruit can help improve many people’s quality of life since it delivers many healthy pluses to the average human body.
Available all the year round, pineapple is an inexpensive, nutritious fruit. Below are some reasons to stock up on pineapple and enjoy the juicy delicacies.
1. It is rich in Vitamin C
A cup of pineapple chunks contains 131 percent of the daily value of Vitamin C, which helps protect the body against viruses. It also helps the skin in having strong defence mechanism against infection. So, instead of having just your oranges and watermelon, mixing it up with the juicy flavour of pineapple will go a very long way to get your daily requirement of this important nutrient.
2. It helps you have strong bones
A cup of approximately 165 grams of pineapple has about 76% of the recommended daily value of manganese which is essential for maintaining strong bones and healthy connective tissues. Thus, in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing, you should add a healthy dose of pineapple to your dental routine.
3. It is a good digestive aid
The intake of pineapple helps in digesting food. Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps greatly in digestion, it helps controls coughs, and loosens mucus. It is however best to eat pineapple in between meals as a snack. Bromelain is also very effective at reducing inflammation from infections and injuries thus it helps reduce swelling, bruising, healing time, and pain after physical injuries and surgery.
4. Idle for weight watchers
Quite a lot of people are watching their weights in this era of ours. Pineapples is a great natural sweet and filling way to watch ones weight. Pineapples which are 87% water and relatively few calories as compared to high-sugar or high-fat foods.
5. Improves your eye sight
Pineapples along with carrots keep your eyes bright and healthy! Having about three or more servings of fruit a day too lowers risks of losing one’s vision during old age by as much as 36 percent.
Pineapple is a tropical plant with edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries, and the most economically significant plant in the Bromeliaceae family.
However, not everyone knew the fruit has its exciting health benefits. The deliciously sweet fruit can help improve many people’s quality of life since it delivers many healthy pluses to the average human body.
Available all the year round, pineapple is an inexpensive, nutritious fruit. Below are some reasons to stock up on pineapple and enjoy the juicy delicacies.
1. It is rich in Vitamin C
A cup of pineapple chunks contains 131 percent of the daily value of Vitamin C, which helps protect the body against viruses. It also helps the skin in having strong defence mechanism against infection. So, instead of having just your oranges and watermelon, mixing it up with the juicy flavour of pineapple will go a very long way to get your daily requirement of this important nutrient.
2. It helps you have strong bones
A cup of approximately 165 grams of pineapple has about 76% of the recommended daily value of manganese which is essential for maintaining strong bones and healthy connective tissues. Thus, in addition to brushing your teeth and flossing, you should add a healthy dose of pineapple to your dental routine.
3. It is a good digestive aid
The intake of pineapple helps in digesting food. Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps greatly in digestion, it helps controls coughs, and loosens mucus. It is however best to eat pineapple in between meals as a snack. Bromelain is also very effective at reducing inflammation from infections and injuries thus it helps reduce swelling, bruising, healing time, and pain after physical injuries and surgery.
4. Idle for weight watchers
Quite a lot of people are watching their weights in this era of ours. Pineapples is a great natural sweet and filling way to watch ones weight. Pineapples which are 87% water and relatively few calories as compared to high-sugar or high-fat foods.
5. Improves your eye sight
Pineapples along with carrots keep your eyes bright and healthy! Having about three or more servings of fruit a day too lowers risks of losing one’s vision during old age by as much as 36 percent.
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Apply Now Tags: 2016, English, March Courses, University MOOC ASEAN International Student Scholarship at Kasetsart University in Thailand, 2016 Provided by: Kasetsart University, Thailand Courses: M.S. Program Subjects: M.S. Agricultural and Resource Economics Program Eligible Students: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam Application Deadline 30 April, 2016 Apply Now Tags: 2016, ASEAN, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Masters, Myanmar, Philippines, Scholarship, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam NUS Performing & Visual Arts Scholarship for Singaporean Students, 2016 Provided by: National University of Singapore Courses: Full-time Undergraduate Degree Programme Subjects: Performing & Visual Arts Eligible Students: Singapore Application Deadline 1 April Every year Apply Now Tags: 2016, Arts, Scholarship, Singapore, Visual Arts Emma Smith Overseas Scholarship for Female Graduates in South Africa, 2016 Provided by: University of KwathZulu-Natal in South Africa Courses: Graduate degree programme Subjects: All subjects Eligible Students: South Africa Application Deadline 11 March 2016 Apply Now Tags: 2016, Graduate, Scholarships, South Africa, women |
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