Nov
29
Whey protein
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Whey protein is a mixture of the proteins which are globular and are obtained from “whey” (liquid material which is a byproduct of cheese production) by the isolation method. If study is to be believed then the whey proteins possess anti-inflammatory properties.
The whey protein is available in three forms which are as follows:
Concentrates: they contain low levels of fat and cholesterol but have a large amount of carbohydrates and proteins
Isolates: they are made to remove fat and contain protein in large amount
Hydro slates: they are partially hydrolyzed and can be easily processed. They have a bitter taste as compared to the other forms.
The various effects on whey proteins on health are as follows:
Reduces chances of heart diseases and cancer
Stimulate protein synthesis and help in the process of transcription
Act as anti-oxidant and save the body from the damage caused by toxins.
Nov
24
Digesting nuts
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It has been seen many people have problems digesting nuts. The digestive system faces problems while digesting food items like nuts. Here are a few steps by which the digestion of nuts takes place:
The very important factor involved in digesting nuts is the way the nuts are cooked i.e., whether it involves roasting or baking or frying etc.
The nuts are chewed and the saliva breaks the complex substances like starch into simple sugars
Inside the stomach further digestion takes place and the breakdown of proteins takes place
The remaining part is sent to the small intestine and since the fibers are not digested they are thrown out of the system.
Apart from providing with nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates and fats the nuts are a good source of tannins which act as antioxidants. These tannins are not destroyed at high temperatures and remain intact and as a result of it, digestion of nuts becomes a problem as they do not break into simpler substances.
Nov
19
Collagen diet supplements
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Collagen is a protein found in the body and is found in abundant in mammals. It performs the following functions in our body:
- Supports tissues and performs functions related to cell
- Gives skin strength and elasticity and prevents wrinkles
- Strengthens blood vessels and also helps in tissue development
- Plays a major role in carrying out plastic surgeries.
- In case the skin shows signs of aging or starts developing wrinkles then in that case, the collagen diet supplements are taken. They help slow the process of aging. The various supplements available are as follows:
- Colvita capsules: they are one of the popular collagen supplements and are responsible for thickening skin and also enhancing the connective tissue.
- Keratin also works with collagen to keep the skin smooth and in its deficiency it is given artificially as capsules.
Nov
14
A sinus yeast infection may be hereditary or may be caused due to problems of the immune system of our body. The various causes of the sinus yeast infection are as follows:
By inhaling air which contains a fungus known as aspergillus
It is basically a yeast infection which occurs quite often and is caused due to the continued use of antibiotics of any kind. The main reason is the side effects of such antibiotics over a continued usage
Continued allergy in the form of common cold: as the nasal passage is infected so the conditions are favorable for the growth of bacteria which cause the sinus infection.
In case a person has an autoimmune disorder or has recovered from a recent illness, in that case the chances are of the sinus yeast infection are increased.
In case seasonal allergies like hay fever etc are present: they lead to inflammation of the nasal passage and form the breeding grounds for yeast causing infection.
Nov
9
Boost your health with garlic
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Garlic is considered to be a multipurpose herb which has a wide variety of medicinal uses. Garlic is generally considered as natural antibiotic for our body. It fights against the micro organisms in the body and aids in cell growth and function. Garlic is known to prevent hypertension and other cardio vascular diseases in the body. It has been scientifically proved that garlic can reduce the level of cholesterol and blood pressure thereby increasing the immunity in the body.
Cancer has now become the most common disease in the world. Garlic is a natural herb which can be used to prevent the incidence of tumors in the body. It is essential to include garlic in the daily diet to prevent illness and infection. Garlic is also used to treat wide range of diseases such as insomnia, pneumonia, edema, diabetes, bronchitis, cancer, cough, cold and ulcer. Use of Garlic in the daily diet may boost your health and prevent all the diseases in the body.
Nov
4
Diet for high cholesterol
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Often we come across the fact that high cholesterol is bad for health in case of heart patients but the thing which we need to know is as to what is high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy substance secreted by the liver and is responsible for good health and for proper functioning of each and every cell of our body. It is also responsible for food components like fats etc.
As mentioned above that cholesterol is secreted by our body but some food items are rich sources of cholesterol and if we intake them in large amounts then the condition of high cholesterol arises and there is a risk of various diseases like heart strokes etc. the food components responsible for high cholesterol levels in our body are:
- Animal fats: this includes meat and beef and they are responsible for increasing the levels of cholesterol in the blood
- Saturated fats: various oils and other saturated fats if consumed in large quantities can lead to high levels of cholesterol
- Fruits and vegetables do not contain cholesterol at all.