Definition of Functional Foods History of Functional Plainly stated‚ functional foods are Labeling and Claims Foods defined as foods that‚ in addition to supplying known nutrients‚ can provide other health benefits as well. Many common foods possess nutritional qualities that are not established as recommended nutrients‚ but are considered to have functional benefits such as reducing your risk of disease or promoting good health. A good example of a functional food would be the cranberry‚ known
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leads to weight loss and good metabolism. It also has the ability to make you feel full when you take small portions of it. 5. It is enriched with antioxidants When people think of antioxidants‚ they immediately think of green tea‚ berries‚ fruits‚ and vegetables. Little do they know that brown rice is at par with them. It is filled with antioxidants. 6. It is very high in fibre Because of its high fibre content‚ it helps in reducing the chances of colon cancer. These fibres attach themselves to
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that Ganoderma is aimed to work on the benefits of a healthy body but not on the disease. Promoting natural immune system helps in balancing the body and in turn treats itself for a wide range of health problems. It has a harmonizing effect where antioxidants neutralize free radicals of normal cellular respiration and metabolism. Inasmuch as Ganoderma provides maximum health benefits‚ it can be a source for prevention of free radicals that may cause cancer and cell degeneration. B. Spirulina
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Prevention & Treatment Wearing UV-protecting sunglasses and regular intake of antioxidants may slow the development of cataracts. N-acetylcarnosine eye drops is topical non-surgical treatment of cataracts‚ which can improve transmissivity and reduce glare sensitivity. The most common types of surgical treatments include intracapsular cataract extraction (ICCE)‚ Extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) and phacoemulsification (Phaco). Surgical removal is more effective for stopping cataract formation
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Salt is made up of 40 percent sodium and 60 percent of chloride‚ is a very important part of daily lives as it helps maintain your blood’s water content‚ balances acids and bases in your blood‚ and it helps in the movement of electrical charges which are in your nerves throughout your muscles. A human being should consume about 2400 mg of salt daily. On average‚ humans tend to go over the recommended amount. The food industry adds 75 percent of the sodium that we humans consume. The following additives
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key factor in healthy bones and teeth while iron is used to make red blood cells. • Phytochemical Compounds Holy basil contains compounds like ursolic acid‚ an antioxidant. Ursolic acid is believed to be important for the regulation of cell growth. Other important phytochemicals include rosmarinic acid‚ which is also an antioxidant and believed to be important for neuroprotection. Holy basil can be used to treat or prevent conditions
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growing or contain cancerous cells. In these cases‚ immediate ovarian cysts treatment is necessary in order to prevent negative health consequences. Other than traditional treatment options‚ some women opt for alternative treatments‚ including: • Antioxidant
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When they mix together‚ they cause clogging in your skin pores that can lead to inflammation and dryness. Wash them weekly with hot water and iron them if necessary before using. Tip No.7: You Don’t Treat Skin Problems Seriously Skin blemishes and fine lines are serious matters that you must take into account. Treat them immediately so they cannot spread out in your face. Picking the acne can only destroy the follicle wall which is inviting for bacteria and viruses. Avoid Overwashing your skin
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Proanthocyanidins Complexes) which includes berry essence with grape seed extract. There are 5 types of quality berries from US and Europe inside the essence which are Acai Berry‚ Blueberry‚ Blackcurrant‚ Aronia and Cranberry. * OPC contains antioxidants properties: * 20 times more powerful than Vitamin C * 50 times more powerful than Vitamin E * OPC offers 2 approach to skin protection: * Combat and neutralize free radicals. * Free radical which known as highly
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spinach(raw) which is one of the abundant sources of flavonoids has a main component of flavanols with an equal mg/serving at 33.6-288.4. (Corcoran‚ McKay‚ et. al.‚ 2012) Flavonoids are used to be as a antioxidant‚ cell cylcing‚ cell prolification‚ and inflammation. It induces Phase II antioxidant and detoxification eznymes such as glutathione‚ NAD(P)H and epoxidanse hydrolases. (Zhang and Gordon‚ 2014) Researches show that plants containing organic natural substances that have flavonoids have an
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