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Dietary fiber is the fraction of all plant foods digested by digestive enzymes and are fermented in or greater degree by the bacterial flora. These fibers are composed mainly of insoluble fiber (cellulose, hemicellulose) and soluble fiber (gums, mucilages, oligosaccharides …). These compounds are present in large quantities in vegetables and whole grains. For a couple of decades is watching his habitual consumption is associated with a low rate of colon cancer, one of the most malignant and common cancers in the West.

Again, we must speak of the Mediterranean diet as the ideal to provide such a valuable fiber. This is contributed mainly by legumes, pasta, bread, fruit and vegetables, these foods are very common in the Mediterranean area, so a diet of these features prevents colon cancer, among other diseases. It also prevents constipation uncomfortable, slows gastric emptying and causes a sensation of fullness, this last property is interesting for the treatment of overweight and obesity.

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These nuts so close to us, are an excellent source of nutrients, they are a concentrate of lipids, proteins, sugars, vitamins and minerals, and very energetic, so that together with the other nuts are considered inappropriate for any regime. However, lately he is paying increasing attention to its incredible properties beneficial to health.

Nuts in general are becoming very important today, is recommending even moderate consumption aldegazamiento diets, as has been shown that this contribution makes the diet more effective. Although this point is very interesting, we focus on the properties of the nuts, because it is considered the most promising nut for health care.

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This green flower belongs to the group of crucifers, the famous cauliflower and cabbage, until relatively recently was a vegetable almost unknown, but the properties that are attributed to their consumption have increased dramatically. The latter can make us think that everything has been set up, a great job of marketing. However, recent research, they have found a compound in broccoli, which would respond to the benefits that have been launched to fame.

Broccoli is rich in minerals and vitamins, in addition to providing few calories, or to accompany any dish. But what interests us is not their nutrition and satisfying, what interests us, are its beneficial effects on health.

Science has found one of the most promising natural compounds for the fight against cancer, is the indole-3-carbinol. This substance has slowed and even led to regression of certain cancers in the development phase I and II, these are mostly hormone-dependent cancers (breast, endometrium), this is due to the structure of this compound, so its use would be very selective and therefore with great hope of success.

Broccoli is also rich in two carotenoids that protect the sight of sun damage are lutein and zeaxanthin, these are concentrated in the retina, and act as a shield against the sun.

These properties have led to a search, how to increase the concentrations of these compounds in the plant. In Italy, the early results are giving across the broccoli with a wild Cruciferae Sicily, with a large concentration of these substances.

This ancient food eaten since time immemorial, named in texts as old as the Babylonian clay tablets and the Bible, has been attributed many therapeutic properties. Still present today, continue to amaze the scientific community, as many of the compounds in this food, promising great benefit to our health.

For starters, the garlic has organosulfur substances that give it its peculiar pungent taste and smell. These compounds have properties intersante antecancerigenas, constituting the main focus of study. Also recently is paying increasing attention to those resulting from alliin, products of this reaction with enzymes in the garlic, for their ability to inhibit the growth of tumor cells in vitro.

We must also highlight its benefits for cardiovascular health, it has been recognized for some time its cholesterol-lowering properties, ie lowers bad cholesterol by up to 10% with consumption of 2 grams of fresh garlic per day, besides being an excellent hypotensive .

We were lucky to find a large abundance of dishes, Mediterranean cuisine. Do not lose this healthy habit, cultivemosla in our homes. Our children and future generations will thank us.

Other names: Uterine Cancer

The uterus is a major female reproductive organ. It’s where a baby grows during pregnancy. There are many types of uterine cancer. The most common type begins in the Endometrium, the lining of the uterus. This cancer is sometimes called endometrial cancer.

Uterine cancer symptoms include:

* Vaginal bleeding or unusual
* Difficulty urinating
* Pelvic pain
* Pain during sex

Uterine cancer usually occurs after menopause. Obesity and hormone replacement with estrogen also increases the risk. Treatment varies depending on your general health, cancer progression and whether hormones affect growth. Treatment is usually a hysterectomy, a surgery to remove the uterus. Other options include hormone therapy and radiotherapy.

Cervical cancer is? “Cervical Cancer” is a malignant tumor that grows in areas Cervical (cervix), which is an area in which female reproduction organ is the entrance to the uterus located between the uterus (uterus) and hole intercourse (vagina). This type of cancer occurs when cells in the area split an uncontrollable and become abnormal. If this continues it will form a mass of tissue called a tumor. “Tumor” can be benign or malignant. If the tumor becomes malignant, then the condition was known as Cervical Cancer.

This type of cancer is the cancer most infected in Indonesia, even by the existing data, Indonesia is the second country after China with Cervical Cancer sufferers in the world. It’s ironic because this type of cancer is also commonly called Cervical cancer, including cancer of early and easy to detectionand can be prevented and treated before developing into an advanced stage.

99% Cervical cancer is caused by infection with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Infections caused by these viruses is a very easy going. An estimated three-quarters of the number of people who never had sex, male or female, experience. HPV is a virus that can cause genital warts in the Region (condyloma Akuminata), which is transmitted through sexual contact. HPV is often suspected as the cause of the abnormal changes in cervical cells with rahim.Sama as flu, most HPV infections go away on its own, so people never knew. Only a small portion of HPV infections become chronic infection, and then develop into cancer.