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It was also discovered that there is another kind of tea is more effective than green tea, white tea. Because this is rendered even less than green tea. Although there have not been many studies and is difficult to get into the market and this was contrary to widespread and green tea.

In contrast to other teas, white teas are not fermented and extracted directly from tea leaves or the very young shoots are steamed immediately after harvest, so no-polyphenols are oxidized and then dried. Therefore, these generally contain higher concentrations of these components than the other teas.

Thus, almost all the latest research are becoming their studies to the properties of white tea. Although today it is much more expensive and difficult to get that green tea because of its scarcity in the market.

Vitamin supplements do not protect against lung cancer, and even in some cases, such as vitamin E, may increase the risk of developing

This is indicated by a study on a population of 77,000 regular users of vitamin supplements published in the March issue of American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, American Thoracic Society.

“Our study of vitamin supplements, vitamin C, vitamin E and folic acid showed no evidence of a reduction in the risk of lung cancer,” says the author of the paper, Christopher G. Slatore, University of Washington in Seattle (USA).

“Indeed, increasing intake of supplemental vitamin E (for food) was associated – statistically – with a slightly increased risk of lung cancer.”

Of the 77,126 individuals under study, chosen from the population with risk factors for four years, 521 developed lung cancer, which corresponds with the predictions of the group.

But among those who developed this cancer, and combined with contrasting relationships such as family history, age or smoking, there was a slight but significant association with intake of vitamin E. Read the rest of this entry »

There is the marketing of certain foods for thousands of years to which he has attributed great health benefits. Wine, beer and yogurt are some of these foods so common in our country, that certainly is within the reach of any illo and therefore their qualities, both nutritious and healthy. However in the case of wine and beer consumption should be moderated by its alcohol content.

However, in the case of beer, a wide range of products “without” that allows us to benefit from its attributes without having to worry about the alcohol consumed, as has been demonstrated in a clinical study in a convent where you wet consumo of half liter of beer “without” a day lowered blood cholesterol levels, and improves mood considerably. In wine, the “no” does not exist, it is a shame because its richness in polyphenols and antioxidants makes it the flagship product, since it has been shown to lower bad cholesterol and increases good, especially red wine, without But we must moderate their consumption by its alcohol content.

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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.