Materials and methods 1. Raw materials Full ripe cactus Opuntia dillenii fruits were harvested from the orchard of Faculty of Agriculture‚ Suez Canal University‚ Ismailia Governorate‚ Egypt during December 2014. Fruits were washed and glochides and the two distal parts (top and bottom parts) were removed. The fruits were mashed in a mixer by mixing for 15 s. After that‚ the seeds were separated‚ washed and dried by hot air in a convective dryer (WT-binder‚ Type F115‚ Germany) at 50 ºC‚ air velocity
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nutrients and antioxidants and therefore it is recommended that we consume a wide variety of fruit and vegetables in order to receive the benefits from the various types. For example‚ dark green leafy vegetables such as watercress‚ cabbage or spinach contain certain carotenoids that protect‚ delay and may prevent the onset of degenerative age-related eye diseases such as cataracts or macular degeneration. They are also rich in vitamins C and E‚ which are both very powerful antioxidants. This means
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Western Europe‚ the following ten foods are considered overall to be the most healthy. 1) Apples Apples are an excellent source of antioxidants‚ which combat free radicals. Free radicals are damaging substances generated in the body that cause undesirable changes and are involved in the aging process and some diseases. Some animal studies have found that an antioxidant found in apples (polyphenols) might extend lifespans. Tests on fruit flies found that polyphenols also help them to preserve their
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unstable and can cause damage to DNA‚ which will eventually cause inappropriate cell division‚ which will lead to tumor and cancer development (Murray‚ 2005). To prevent a buildup of free radicals‚ antioxidants are vital to one’s diet. Antioxidants can slow or avoid damage from oxidation. Antioxidants can be found solely in plant-based foods. According to a Harvard study that analyzed the effects of iron‚ the researchers found that red meat (processed and unprocessed) increases the risks of heart
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Citric acid enhances the activity of many beneficial antioxidants‚ but is not‚ itself‚ an antioxidant. Tartaric acid is a white crystalline diprotic aldaric acid. It occurs naturally in many plants‚ particularly grapes‚ bananas‚ and tamarinds‚ is commonly combined with baking soda to function as a leavening agent in recipes‚ and is one of the main acids found in wine. It is added to other foods to give a sour taste‚ and is used as an antioxidant. Salts of tartaric acid are known as tartrates. It is
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For nearly six thousand years‚ Ayurvedicmedicine has utilized the benefits of amla‚ a round‚ yellow‚ bitter fruit also known as the Indian gooseberry. Amla is so bitter and so sour that it will literally make your hair stand on end‚ and that makes it wonderfully useful in natural medicine. Because most toxins in the natural world are bitter‚ the human body is fine tuned to detect them. A bitter taste on the tongue usually makes us want to spit food out‚ and the taste receptors we also have in the
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vitamins and minerals which are essential for our good health. When a tomato is ripe and red‚ it contains much vitamin A. By eating green tomatoes you will be gaining more protein. Tomatoes contain Lycopene‚ fiber‚ vitamin C‚ vitamin A‚ which are antioxidants‚ potassium‚ which lowers cholesterol levels‚ and blood pressure‚ vitamin K‚ and chromium. Tomatoes can protect your lungs from the negative affects of the polluted air we breathe. Tomatoes help preserve moisture levels in the body. In the summer
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away” (Dyer par.10). Chocolate‚ craved for its rich taste‚ can be used for more than just satisfying hunger or adding on a few extra pounds. Dark chocolate is the healthiest type of chocolate contains a high concentration of flavonoids (a type of antioxidant) which has many health benefits to it. Studies have shown it can improve brain function by improving memory skills. Desserts are ancient remedies for stress and depression and recent research conducted shows that dark chocolate in fact does help
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Antioxidants‚ Free Radicals and Cancer Antioxidants are substance which many people believe to prevent or slow cancer. In this article‚ we discuss what antioxidants and free radicals are‚ preventing cancer‚ and what foods contain antioxidants. Alternative Medicine for Cancer Alternative medicine is used by some cancer patients in different circumstances. This FAQ looks
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friend who’s always there for you—reliable and full of surprises. Packed with healthy fats‚ avocados help keep your skin moisturized and supple. Plus‚ they’re rich in vitamins E and C‚ which are crucial for maintaining skin health. Berries: The Antioxidant Squad.
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