Almonds Nuts, Cashew, Pecans and Walnuts
They are concentrated sources of vitamin B, vitamin E, protein and magnesium. The vitamin E in nuts protects the cells from the ill effects of free radicals caused by air pollution, peroxides and ultra violet rays.
They are rich sources of unsaturated fats fat, but are good for the overall health of heart. Their benefits are similar to those of olive oil. The phytochemicals including antioxidants make them heart disease and cancer fighters. They make the skin, hair and nails healthy.
They provide immense energy to the body and their daily consumption helps to fight ageing and laziness. Eating about 4-5 nuts for five times a week will add extra two and a half years to life.
Brazil nuts
They contain high contents of selenium which slows down ageing. This mineral works well with Vitamin E to eliminate the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and check the damage to cells.
Due to high fat contents just two nuts a day are enough.
Berries
They are the rich source of nutrition, and occupy the topmost position among the fresh fruits and vegetables.
The antioxidants and chemicals contained in them repair and prevent the effects of aging. They should be taken without any sauces or sugars or additives.
They are high in fiber and help in weight loss.
The blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, cranberries and black grapes contain anthocyanin which is present in their color pigments. This antioxidant tones the muscles, checks the growth of some cancers, improves brain function or memory, lowers the disease risk and increases the power of Vitamin C.
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It has healthy chemicals and is more beneficial than milk. But due to calories it should be eaten moderately. Some chocolates are even good for skin.
The compounds like resveratrol and flavonoids are found in dark chocolates. They promote blood circulation, maintain youthful function of blood vessels and protect against the harmful effects of UV light.
The prevalence of heart disease is nine times less among the Kuna people of the San Blas islands, who profusely use cocoa in several beverages.
It lowers the risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and dementia.
Kiwifruit
It promotes healthy bones, and gives clean and spotless skin.
It contains more vitamin C than that of oranges. It acts as antioxidant and neutralizes the free radicals which cause inflammation related diseases like cancer, heart or Alzheimer’s disease etc.
People are not prone to agree with one another. If you gather a dozen people together for a dinner party and the subject turns to politics or religion, then there is inevitably going to be an argument. There is one thing, however, that there is a near universal consensus on: chocolate is a wonderful and delicious thing.
- Helps decreases inflammation in the body, which helps to prevent diseases, build a strong immune system, and treat current disease
Starting with the dark chocolate; this type of chocolate has a natural source of antioxidants. Then in 2008, Hershey began making chocolate with vegetable oil instead of cocoa butter (Hershey, n.d.). No milk chocolate is not a healthy snack but popping one in your mouth is only 25 calories (Sun-Sentinel, 2007). These improvements modified the chocolate recipe to attract more clientele (Hershey, n.d.).
Murray, Michael T., Joseph E. Pizzorno, and Lara Pizzorno. "The Healing Power of Nuts and Seeds." The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods. New York: Atria, 2005. N. pag. Print.
An everyday person, when asked to describe chocolate, would probably start by calling it "magic." The presence of chocolate in the everyday American life is an experience sought after, craved for, and bought for under two dollars at the corner convenience store. Indeed, chocolate is edible ecstasy that is put in everything: coffee, icecream, cereal, even the spicy sauce for Mexican mole. Chocolate has a cultural presence like no other food commodity; it is brought back to loved ones from the faraway places of Switzerland and Germany, it is given as a symbol of love, and moreover, it is the first thing everyone instinctually goes too when that loves does not work out. A teary-eyed young woman eating chocolate and watching romantic comedies has become so common it has become a cliche in American cinema. There is something about chocolate that makes the muddy, smooth, brown
Chocolates have benefits that can cure allergy but there are people who suffer from chocolate allergy. Chocolates are an addiction to many of us and researchers have found that dark chocolates contain antioxidants. This makes it a reason for many of us to indulge on it all the more.
Raw nuts are always a preferred choice, if you are going to have salted nuts, then you better keep track of your sodium intake. Nuts are also high in Total Fat, Potassium, fiber and is a good source of protein. In 1 oz (24 whole kernels)(28 g) of nuts, there are 14.2 g of Total Fat, 6 g of Carbohydrates, 207.44 mg of Potassium, 3.5 g of Fiber and 6 g of Protein.
Before looking into the chemical and psychological effects of chocolate, it is important to go back in time and see where chocolate originated. Even from the very beginning chocolate was viewed as a powerful food. The idea of chocolate first began in 1500 BC when the Pre-Olmecs and Mokaya peoples found that the beans that grew on the cacao trees could be used as food (Semenak, "Chocolate in History"). Moving forward to 600, the Mayan and Aztec civilizations used the chocolate beans in a more meaningful way. The Mayans created a drink from the beans and drank it during weddings and other important ceremonies. Only those of the highest class could indulge in what the Mayans referred to as the “God Food” ("Food: The History of Chocolate"). Similarly, the Aztecs created a drink out of the cacao beans, and according to Susan Semenak’s 2012 newspaper article, “Chocolate in History,” the Aztecs used it as a “love potion.” Pretty soon, the beans became so c...
Nuts and seeds are high in omega-6 fatty acids. When consumed more often than animal based Omega 3 's, it can impair the body’s ability to anti-inflame. Inflammation is the source of many diseases including heart disease, depression, and cancer. These omega 6 's are what make nuts and seed particularly sensitive to heat and light.
Cocoa solids are valuable for their flavanol antioxidants and alkaloids which have physiological effects on the body and influence the levels of serotonin in the body meaning that they simply bring the perception of “happiness”. Chocolate is one of the most popular foods in the world and is applied widely in the food industry.
We may think of chocolates as God's gift to humanity as they may soothes all our problems and suffering. But, have you ever wonder that these chocolates – sweet, good and pleasurable as it may, have dark sides?.
Almonds are tasty and healthy snacks that are capable of increasing intellectual ability. Almonds are a healthy treat and it possesses several health benefits. It is one of the most beloved nuts of humans and it is consumed in different ways. Almond oil, almond butter, almond milk and almond flour are different forms of almonds. It is sprinkled over desserts in its crushed form to make it tastier. Almonds are a power packed with high calories but in spite of that, it helps people to reduce their weight.
The Theobroma cacao tree is where it all started. Olmecs, Aztecs, and Mayans were the original consumers of cocoa: they would form it into a drink and ingest it for medicinal reasons (Allen Par. 7). The Spanish then brought it back to Europe and continued to treat a variety of ailments with it (Allen Par. 7). In the last 40 years people have started to question the health benefits of chocolate, but new research is starting to prove that the Olmecs, Aztecs, Mayans and Spaniards were not too far off. Now, the pods from the tree containing cocoa beans are collected, and the cocoa beans are taken out of the pod (Healing Foods Pyramid Par. 15). The beans are then fermented, dried, roasted, then ground to make cocoa liquor (Healing Foods Pyramid Par. 15). The cocoa liquor is then combined with sugar, vanilla, and cocoa butter to make what is now known as chocolate (Healing Foods Pyramid Par. 15). Controversy over the health benefits and detriments of chocolate is slowly subsiding, but there are many things that a lot of people still do not know about how chocolate can affect ones health. Chocolate is misunderstood.
Vitamin C is one of the most important vitamins. Without vitamin C, human life would not be on this planet today. It does many positive things in the human body. It increases recovery time from illnesses such as colds. It helps to prevent free radical damage and collagen glycation, which cause the body to age much faster than it usually should. It also helps to prevent major diseases, like scurvy, which results from Vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C is necessary for human life.
Fruits and vegetables are important components of our diet. We take fruits in raw state or in the form of juices, while vegetables are taken in the cooked form or sometimes as juices. Fruits and vegetables provide us carbohydrates, proteins and various other important organic compounds. The juices are rich sources of minerals, vitamins and many micronutrients (calcium, iron etc.) essential for us. For example, iron deficiency in humans causes anaemia and anaemic persons are advised to take leafy vegetables e.g. spinach and apples which fills up the iron deficiency.