Posts Tagged ‘vitamin’
Strawberry
July 28th, 2009 | Author: Dr. Fea - Skin Care Specialist
Small red fruit that not only have over 300 aromatic substances, but in particular strawberry contains vitamin C. Did You know that 150 g strawberry cover daily needs of vitamin C, considered the energy vitamin. Besides, strawberry has a rich content of Zinc, whose main property is to help cell regeneration. About Zinc is known that it is very important for the skin, acting against inflammation, and also increasing efficiency.
High fluid from strawberry (90% is water) place them into a great snack, low in calories. 100 g of strawberries contain 30 kcal. Are ideal for a snack between meals or, why not, complete a perfect diet of fruit.
Everybody wants to know more about how to use strawberry in cosmetic treatments and what are the benefits. Read more about Health benefits of strawberry.
Lime
July 12th, 2009 | Author: Dr. Fea - Skin Care Specialist
Lime has it origin in the Himalayan region, India, but has been grown all over the continents and . Has a round form, green to yellow in color, 3–6 cm, containing sour and acidic pulp. Looks like a lot as a lemon, but it taste sweeter than lemons. Lime is often used for their property that accents the flavors of foods and beverages, very loved by chefs. They are usually smaller than lemons.
Limes are an excellent source citric acid, have natural sugar, vitamin C, calcium and phosphorus. It is well known by the specialists that lime contains more vitamin C than the lemon.
The lime juice forms an indispensable ingredient of salads, having the property to keep fresh the salad. In fruit salads helps to retain the normal color of fruits and accent their flavour.
Lime fruit minerals and vitamins:
- Calcium 60 mg
- Phosphorus – 20 mg
- Iron – 0.3 mg
- Vitamin C – 63 mg
- Vitamins B Complex – small parts
About the curative property of the lime, please read a dedicated post Health Benefits of Lime for skin problems and cure.
Apricots
July 11th, 2009 | Author: Dr. Fea - Skin Care Specialist
Originated in China, apricots feel wonderfully sensuous in the hand., the outside of the fruit has a soft downy or velvety feel, and it is a very delicate fruit with a yellowish orange skin.
Apricot contains extremely much beta carotene, the plant form of vitamin A, good as antioxidant, very good for protecting your skin by the unpleasant problems caused by sun, as pigment spots and cute. Is also a very good source of fibers (2.5 gr in each apricot).
It is said that dried apricots are even healthier. The drying process increases the concentration of the beta carotene and fibers and also the levels of potassium and iron. Apricots are bursting with potassium (about 300 milligrams in three fresh or four dried). Apricots also provide Vitamin C.
The seeds contain laetrile — also called vitamin B17, though not an official vitamin — is a natural substance extracted from apricot seeds that’s been a popular saying that apricot cure cancer, a treatment used for decades. Its anticancer effect comes from the cyanide it contains.
Fresh apricots are an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, E, potassium, iron and are also a great source of beta-carotene. It helps in preventing cancer in organs lined by epithelial tissue, due to its high vitamin A content.
Apricot cure is recommended to stimulate the dygestive sistem. Eat 2-3 fruits of apricot per day (we recommend to eat fruits when is their season, especially in June and July).
Studies confirm the miraculous propertie of apricot cure, saying that if a person eats daily fruits and vegetable, the cancer an heart problems are prevented. Is great if a person eat 600-700 gr of apricot per day, even so eating only 200 gr the risk of having cancer decrease by 60%.
Use apricot juice for your hair. Helps becoming stronger, and has a great glow.
The most known cure is the raw apricot seeds and its extract (laetrile) that would only prolong life many times longer than chemotherapy, essential for organ regeneration.
Antioxidants
July 7th, 2009 | Author: Dr. Fea - Skin Care Specialist
Let’s enjoy the taste of summer: fresh fruits and vegetables. They have the best taste in this period, plus we have so many delicious fruits of the season! Fruits of our country, tasty and not brought out by increased greenhouse … Today I want you to understand the power antioxidants and how important is nutrition in our fruit.Our resource of antioxidants
Remember always that fruits and vegetables are rich sources of antioxidants, which fight against free radicals and slowed the aging process. Antioxidants have role in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. They act on free radicals neutralizandu her and take care of blood vessels, helping circulation and thus to protect our heart. Antioxidants (especially vitamin E) are the ones who help us have a beautiful skin and appear healthy, they are the ones that offer skin elasticity, which means fewer wrinkles. Vitamin E, the most famous antioxidant, is the ally against bad cholesterol and thus are safe from complications from the heart, especially of heart attack.
Free radicals and cancer
Various researches have shown that free radicals have published about breast cancer, stomach, colon, prostate, pancreas, etc.. Radicals leading to cell growth and development of cancer. And antioxidants may act on the cancer cells before they spread. However, consumption of fruits and vegetables does not appear definitively such diseases nor bring healing. But antioxidants are those that support the body and we strengthen the protective shield.
Men should eat more red (fruits and vegetables)
A recent study conducted at Harvard University showed that men who consume more red (the antioxidants) or products that are based on tomatoes, has a risk factor lower by 35% with respect to the occurrence of prostate cancer than men who consume very little or no red.