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The Health Benefits Of Cucumber

by Joz Joneda on September 14, 2012

The Health Benefits Of Cucumber

The world knows the greatest health benefits of cucumber - revitalization of the skin. We also appreciate the tasty salads in which cucumbers are the central ingredients. Cucumbers belong to the family of the pumpkins and the zucchinis. Peeling of the dark green skin reveals a light green fleshy part. Cucumbers appear in two varieties, the pickling and the slicing ones. The pickling variety has a smaller size and measures about 2 to 4 inches in length. We even know that cucumbers produce a cooling effect and so they are used in soothing the eyes. But have we ever intended to study the special nutrients present in cucumber which actually contribute to this function?

Health Benefits Of Cucumber

A raw unpeeled cucumber is packed with the following nutrients:

  • Dietary fiber
  • Folate
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin B1
  • Vitamin B2
  • Calcium
  • Protein
  • Fat
  • Carbohydrates
  • Iron
  • Phosphorus
  • Potassium
  • Sugars
  • Vitamin B3
  • Vitamin B5
  • Magnesium
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Health Benefits of Lettuce

by Joz Joneda on September 14, 2012

The Health Benefits of Lettuce

Today, we have become a bit "modern" and "sophisticated" and this behavior has turned us into fussy eaters. When we attend some wedding party, we try to show others our "salad eating" priorities! When we go for a buffet dinner, we will move right to the salad corner. What a "prestige" of choosing a wide variety of salads and piling them in our plates! The true "elite"! If it is a "showbiz" for some or if some people really like the idea of having salads, then they may be getting some health benefits from the ingredients! Lettuce is a popular salad ingredient not only because of its awesome taste, but also for the immense health benefits that human health accrues from it.

Health Benefits of Lettuce

Lettuce, grown as a leafy vegetable, is one of the most delicate salad plants in this world. It is regarded as the king of salad plants. It is a temperate annual or biennial plant of the daisy family Asteraceae. The vegetable is usually consumed as cold and raw, in salads, hamburgers, tacos and a number of other dishes. There are basically six different types of lettuce, namely Butterhead (Boston or Bibb), Chinese lettuce, Crisphead (Iceberg), Looseleaf, Romaine (Cos) and Summer Crisp (Batavian). All of them are used for the purpose of making salads. Being high in nutritional value, lettuce offers its users a number of health and nutrition benefits.

The Nutritional Value

Lettuce is a good source of chlorophyll and vitamin K. It is bulky, low in food value but high in health value. It is rich in mineral salts with the alkaline elements greatly predominating. So it helps to keep the blood clean, the mind alert and the body in good health.

The loose leaf lettuce is considered a better food. It has the advantage of being more exposed to sunlight, thereby providing it with a richer supply of vitamins than the head-lettuce in which the leaves are closed. It is rich in lutein and beta-carotene. Leafy lettuce also

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Foods That Boost Male Fertility!

by Joz Joneda on September 03, 2012

Foods That Boost Male Fertility

Almost 40% of the current male population is reported to suffer from problems relating to infertility.

This has been credited to the lifestyle that men nowadays lead accompanied by a not so healthy dose of fertility busting foods like junk food, caffeinated drinks and alcohol. Instead of indulging in such harmful foods here are foods that will increase your odds of becoming a parent.

Pumpkin Seeds

Foods That Boost Male Fertility

Pumpkin seeds contain a good dose of zinc which is said to increase the sperm count. They also contain essential fatty acids like Omega-3 which enhance the blood flow to sexual organs. Other good sources of Omega-3 acids are almonds, sardines, salmon and flaxseed.

Pomegranate

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10 Essential Foods for Female Health

by Joz Joneda on April 16, 2012

10 essential foods for female health

A varied, balanced diet is the cornerstone of healthy living for everyone, yet healthy eating can sometimes mean different things depending on your gender. While there are some foods we should all be eating more of, men and women also have their own set of dietary requirements as well as their own unique health concerns. Here are ten foods all women should eat.


Figs are a great health food, containing many vital minerals and vitamins as well as contributing to your daily portions of fruit and vegetables. Two minerals found in figs that are particularly beneficial to women's health are iron, which is often deficient in menstruating women, and calcium, which is important for post-menopausal women, who are more prone to osteoporosis.

Flax seeds are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids and have been linked to reduced risk of breast cancer and heart disease. The seeds' anti-inflammatory properties are also good for preventing arthritis, while their digestive benefits can help irritable bowel syndrome; two painful conditions which are more prevalent in women than men.

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10 Healthiest Foods in the World

by Joz Joneda on January 29, 2012

10 Healthiest Foods in the World

By nobertbermosa

Do you want lo live a long, healthy and happy life? Check this out!

Certainly, we don't want to live a long life - if it's miserable or unhealthy life. We rather want to live a long but  healthy and happy life. So if you want to live a healthy, happy and long life eat plenty of these foods.

According to reliable nutritionists and dietitians worldwide, here are the 10 healthiest foods in the world.

1. Spinach

10 Healthiest Foods in the World

Believe it or not, this vegetable is one of the healthiest in the world. This vegetable that is native to central and southwestern Asia has a strong affinity with Popeye and he becomes physically stronger after consuming it. This is due to the iron content.

  • Spinach is known as a rich source of iron and calcium.
  • Spinach contain a relatively high level of iron, compared to other vegetable and meat sources
  • Spinach also has high calcium content.
  • The calcium in spinach is the least bio-available of calcium sources
  • It is a rich source of several vital antioxidants
  • Rubiscolins have also been found in spinach.
  • It is a source of folic acid (Vitamin B9), and this vitamin was first purified from spinach
  • Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, lutein, manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • It is a very good source of dietary fiber, copper, protein, phosphorus, zinc and vitamin E.
  • A 180 gram serving of boiled spinach contains 6.43 mg of iron, whereas one 6 oz. (170 gram) ground hamburger patty contains at most 4.42 mg.
  • In addition, it is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, niacin and selenium

2. Broccoli

10 Healthiest Foods in the World

Broccoli is a plant of the cabbage family that contains many nutrients and vitamins that is why it is regarded as one of the healthiest foods. China and India is the 2 top producers of broccoli and cauliflower.

  • Broccoli is high in vitamin C and soluble fiber
  • It contains multiple nutrients with potent anti-cancer properties including diindolylmethane and selenium.
  • A single serving provides more than 30 mg of vitamin C and a half-cup provides 52 mg of Vitamin C.
  • The 3, 3' Diindolylmetane found in broccoli is a potent modulator of the innate immune response system with anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-cancer activity.
  • Broccoli also contains the compound glucorapanin, which can be processed into an anticancer compound sulforaphane.
  • A high intake of broccoli has been found to reduce the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Broccoli leaf is also edible and contains far more beta carotene than the florets.
  • Steaming, microwaving and stir-frying are the best preparation methods.
  • Broccoli is also high in vitamin K

3. Cauliflower

10 Healthiest Foods in the World

Cauliflower is very nutritious, and may be

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