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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Organics Slimming Tea

slimming-teaWHO does not like to enjoy a cup of tea? Custom of drinking tea was introduced to Japanese society is popular in various circles. But now, tea is widely used as a method of weight reduction.

Today, tea is often served free time has a different kind. One is the popular green tea.

Green tea extracts contain feofitin, the color of the chlorophyll derivative that efficacious as an antioxidant. His ability as an antioxidant to slow aging.

Many manufacturers took slimming tea products through green tea extract starch. However, do you know the benefits of taking slimming tea? What is its effect on health?

Based on the summarized news from the Care Fair, Thursday (22/10/2009), there are two types of slimming tea. That is, tea is a stimulant, and tea that “cleanse”.

Performance of a stimulant tea when you eat food. Ingredients in the tea can absorb these kinds of food calories you more. Thus, the body has no calories too much. Usually, this type of tea drunk before the meal arrives. Read More »

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Food that can make you sleepy

Food is a source of energy, but some foods can actually absorb the energy and makes us feel sleepy. Find out what foods make a person sleepy. It could be as long as you often sleepy and tired from too much eating these foods.

Quoted from Fitsugar, Thursday (17/9/2009) The following are foods that make you can not stop yawning.

Beauty, according to Disney1. Nice breakfast
Sugar and simple carbohydrates may enhance energy, but can be lowered too quickly. The decrease in blood sugar that is too drastic result in limp and often yawn to get more oxygen to burn energy. Avoid sweet foods such as donuts or sugar cookies the other because it can decrease the production of chemicals in the brain keep ‘burning’.

2. Sports drinks
Special drinks like this are usually contains high sugar and caffeine. Some time after drinking, the blood sugar back down and cause thirst and an empty power. Better water consumption if the other times of thirst than drink energy booster but so lazy and sleepy.

3. Fatty foods
The theory is simple, more difficult to digest fat. Digestive organs takes 6 to 8 hours to digest it, so if the body has no other energy supplies likely you will feel weak and sleepy. Fatty foods are also known to cause decreased ability to remember. Read More »

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Green Tea Smoothies

If you normally drink at a cafe or restaurant now you can make your own. It’s easy and it’s guaranteed fresh. Scent of green tea make this drink became more comfortable alone. Sip it as cool and soft cream!

Material:
1 tsp Macha / green tea powder
200 ml plain yogurt
4 tablespoons simple syrup / honey
100 g of ice cubes, crushed
Complement:
Whipped cream

How to make:

* Put all the ingredients into a blender bowl.
* Process until smooth.
* Pour into serving glasses.
* Spray the surface with whipped cream.
* Serve immediately.

For 2 cups

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Mushroom Cream Soup

Mushroom soupSoft creamy soup yng This work may be a special presentation during Lebaran. It was gently caressing her tongue with a fragrant mushroom aorma. Make it difficult and guests will love the taste of this tasty.

Material:
1 tablespoon butter
30 g onions, chopped
250 g champignon mushrooms, sliced thin
1 tbsp plain flour
250 ml of liquid milk
100 ml fresh cream
Sheet 1 bay leaf
œ tsp pepper powder
Œ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
100 g smoked chicken, small pieces
Complement:
Garlic Bread
Grated Cheddar cheese

How to make:

* Saute onions until wnagi.
* Add mushrooms, stir until wilted and the color becomes kocekelatan.
* Sprinkle the flour, mix well and brown.
* Pour liquid milk, mix well and emndidih. Lift.
* Put it in a blender, process until smooth.
* Pour into a saucepan.
* Add cream and seasonings, simmer until thick.
* Enter the smoked chicken, stirring until boiling. Lift
* Serve the soup with Garlic Bread and grated cheese.

For 4 people

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