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A study of 65,000 Shanghai women showed those who ate 11 grams of soy protein a day were 86 percent less likely to suffer from a heart attack.
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Berry Good News If you think an orange is your only choice for getting your daily dose of vitamin C, here’s good news. One cup of strawberries, one green, red, or yellow bell pepper, one kiwifruit, one cup of cooked broccoli or Brussels sprouts, or half a papaya have the recommended dietary allowance for vitamin C. Orange you glad you read this? – Healthnews ____________________ Tomatoes prevent lung disease Tomatoes have long been enjoyed as a salad staple and an essential ingredient in a Blood Mary cocktail. But scientists now believe tomatoes, rich in antioxidants, could help protect smokers against lung disease. ____________________ Soya-rich diet beats breast cancer A diet rich in soya, with its natural plant estrogens or isoflavones, may help protect postmenopausal women with relatively high levels of estrogen from getting breast cancer, preliminary research suggests. Women past menopause who have low estrogen levels probably won’t derive the same risk reduction, but they can probably be assured the soy isn’t harmful in t erms of breast cancer risk, said Charles E Wood, an instructor of pathology at Wake Forest University. Agencies ____________________ Heart and Soy Most of us would benefit from raising our levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL “good”) cholesterol. According to the Food may be the key. A study of 65,000 Shanghai women showed those who ate 11 grams of soy protein a day were 86 percent less likely to suffer from a heart attack. A single eight-ounce glass of plain soymilk offers seven grams of that heart-healthy soy protein. – The Green Guide ____________________ Wrinkle Remover Grapes have one ingredient that is used in most big time expensive wrinkle creams. But you needn’t buy the creams; all you need to do is cut a grape in half and gently crush it on your face and neck. Make sure that you put it on the crows-feet near the eyes and the lines around your mouth. Leave it on for 20 minutes or to dull dry skin. So and rinse with tepid water and pat dry. Repeat every day and before you know it…those nasty old lines will be hard to find! Don’t forget to drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. And … eat veggies rich in Vitamin A, such as carrots, celery and spinach. Try and, get eight hours of sleep. ____________________ Grapefruit Fight Gum A new study published in the British Dental Journal has claimed that just two grapefruits a day pushes up vitamin C levels in the body, and can help heal bleeding gums. According to researchers at the Friedrich Schiller University in Germany, Vitamin C’s antioxidant effect appears to increase healing in the gums. - ANI ____________________ Banana for skin glow Take a ripe banana, sandalwood powder and honey. Mix sandalwood powder with mashed banana and honey into a thick paste. It works as a deep cleanser and gives natural glow skin for 15 minutes and then wash. ____________________ Amla’s black magic To prevent grey hair massage hair regularly with coconut oil or brahmai oil. Soak dried Amla (Emblic myrobalan) pieces or powder overnight in an black iron vessel. In the morning sieve it and put the liquid on your hair using brush. Leave it for an hour and simply wash off. Use gloves to protect your hands from the natural colour of amla. Wrap a towel around your head in order to avoid dripping. - The Times of India (Mirror Talk) ____________________ Turmeric prevents prostate cancer Adding turmeric to your vegetables while cooking is not only good for enhancing its taste, but also very effective at the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer, say researchers. The scientists tested turmeric, also known as curcumin, along with phenethyl isothiocyanate (PEITC), a naturally occurring substance particulary abundant in a group of vegetables that includes watercress and cabbage. ANI ____________________ Can You Say Honey? To ease the pain of a sore or overworked throat, suck on a sweet spoonful of honey. New research shows that honey contains phenols that possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Compounds in honey also appear to prevent bacterial growth and promote tissue regeneration. The darker varieties of honey, such as buckwheat, boast higher antioxidant activity. - Environmental Nutrition ____________________ |
