Apples For Healthy Colon

apples-for-healty-colonIn addition to genetic disorders, food consumed affects the incidence of colorectal cancer (colon). One of the foods that are proven to be able to prevent this cancer is an apple.

Recent research shows, an apple or apple juice have a positive impact on the large intestine. Content of pectin and polyphenols found in apples much, are known to increase biological mechanism to produce compounds antikarsinogenik (anti-cancer) in the fermentation process.

“Apple is a source of fiber and antioxidants are good. Apples are also rich in pectin are effective as an anticancer substance in the large intestine,” said the researchers.

In a laboratory study conducted by German researchers, Dr. Dieter Schrenk, known components in apples can increase butyrate production, to prevent the formation of HDAC (Histone deacetlyases). HDAC declining production will push the growth of pre-cancerous cells and tumor cells.

Colon cancer is a cancer that is often encountered in Indonesia. Cancer is not just about the men but also women. Colon cancer risk increases in consumption of high fat and low in fiber, body fat, smoking, and lack of exercise.

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a Unique Role Chlorophyll in Kiwi Fruit

kiwi-fruitGenerally the fruit changes color from green (when young) to yellow, orange, or red (when ripe). Only a few types of fruits that remain green when ripe. One of them is the kiwi.

The green color is caused by the pigment chlorophyll levels remained unchanged in the maturing process. Foodstuffs generally contain more chlorophyll is a good source of magnesium.

Many research results have shown that chlorophyll antimutagenik properties (preventing the spread of cancer-causing genes). This occurs because the nature of chlorophyll binding reaction can inhibit carcinogens with DNA compounds, and compounds to counteract the radical reaction. Chlorophyll can also protect the immune system through the ability to reduce reactivity of radical compounds.

One study showed that klorofilin, the substance chlorophyll derivatives, capable of binding Aflatoxin B1 can inhibit the occurrence of liver cancer. Benitez research results and Wens (1996) showed that very effectively lower klorofilin superoxide anion (free radical species), whose capacity is higher than the beta-carotene or vitamin C.

Kiwi also contains inositol, which plays an important role in intracellular responses to hormones and neurotransmitters. Some research indicates that inositol supplementation helps lung function in premature infants and adults who experience depression. Kiwi also contains serotonin, a substance that is calm effect.

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Reducing the Negative Impact of Cooking Oil

cooking-oilIn our culture, fried foods, including favorite foods. It was a tasty, crunchy, plus low price makes many popular fried. However, eating fried food can be harmful to health.

Fried food fried in oil containing saturated fatty acids would be metabolized when consumed, will eventually increase in blood lipid profile. The higher the intake of saturated fat, higher cholesterol. This will eventually lead to degenerative diseases, such as coronary heart disease or stroke.

To prevent these undesirable due to consumption of fried foods, Prof.Dr.Ir.Made Astawan, food technologists, Bogor Agricultural University, share tricks.

1. When you choose to buy cooking oil in accordance with the needs, how to read labels and packaging, with good care. Select which include cooking oil complete information on the label.

2. For high cholesterol, choose oils that contains unsaturated fatty acids (such as peanut oil and corn oil).

3. Do not choose cooking oil just by color and appearance. A clear oil is not necessarily better than the yellow oil concentrated. Color is influenced by the content of carotenoids and other components in the oil. In some cases the very beneficial carotenoids to health.

4. As far as possible fries the food  less oil to prevent excessive oil absorption in fried foods, and repeated use of oil.

5. Cooking oil so that is not easily damaged, should not use too high heat. Control the size of the flame.

6. Save the cooking oil in a sealed container, cool, and avoid sunlight to prevent oxidation and rancidity was not easy.

7. Clean the frying pan or wok with a detergent that is free from the crust or other dirt.

8. Do not get used to using used oil that has been used repeatedly to fry.

9. Drain the oil in fried food before eating. If necessary use a tissue or paper to reduce the oil layer on the surface of the food.

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Soybean Milk Cholesterol Free

soybean-milkAlthough small shape, soybean can be processed into various food products, one of which is soy milk. Composition of soy milk is similar to cow’s milk, therefore it can be used soy milk instead of cow’s milk, especially for those who are allergic to cow’s milk lactose.

Another advantage of soy milk than cow’s milk is not at all contain cholesterol. However, according to Prof. Dr. Made Astawan, author of Nutrition and Ingredients Food Aneka, cholesterol content of cow’s milk is still relatively very low when compared with other animal food. Because it does not have to worry about drinking cow’s milk.

Quality protein, soy milk is also almost equal to the quality of cow’s milk protein. Protein eficiency ratio (PER) of soy milk is 2.3 whereas cow’s milk PER is 2.5. PER means that every 2.3 grams of protein you eat will result in weight gain of 2.3 grams. Thus, the higher the PER value reflects the better quality protein.

In general, soy milk contains vitamins B1, B2 and niacin in an amount equivalent to cow’s milk or breast milk, and contains vitamin E and K in considerable amounts.

However, soy milk does not contain vitamin B12 and mineral content, especially calcium, less than cow’s milk. Therefore, soy milk is usually produced by the factory are always supplemented with minerals and vitamins.

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Best ADT Security System

home-securityOne of the thought that usually appear in your mind when you are not around of your house is the assurance of the security of your house, whether it is the property or the rest of your family who live inside it. Home Security is very important for all homes. But in American homes they are trying to get the best and reliable home security system so that even when they are away from home they feel comfortable in the thought that their home is safe.   Watching thieves coming into safe houses give me goose bumps.  At times there are systems that are manipulated by thieves that is why their would be no alarm blaring when the house is entered illegally.  That is why ADT Security system is the most recommended system all over America.

ADT will surely protect your house and property. Recently i had ADT Security System installed on my Home.I have No more worry of external thread since my house covered by the best protection. Once an alarm my home is activated, ADT can immediately call the authorities in your area so they can send the proper emergency services to your home. They have a very quick responds on every condition that seems threatening your home since monitoring access are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from one of 4 interconnected monitoring centers. You’ll be totally save!

To know more about ADT home security system and some evaluation of the various ADT security products (motion detectors, instrument detectors, high-decibel alarm siren, digital keypad, window door contact sensor and other wireless security devices), feel free to visit the website to do the necessary research as an important part of your home protection.

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