Showing posts with label Foods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Foods. Show all posts

Friday, 28 June 2013

The Magic of Watermelon

 

The Magic of Watermelon

Health Inicio - With 93% water content and rich multivitamin, watermelon ability to

hydrate and protect the skin can not be doubted. Here are some delicious mask which you can potion yourself at home!

1. For softer and glowing skin. Mix one tablespoon of watermelon juice with a tablespoon of plain yogurt, apply on face for 10 minutes, then rinse. Lactic acid in yogurt is the soft exfoliator, while watermelon moisturize and soothe.

2. For aging skin. Mix one tablespoon of watermelon juice with a tablespoon of avocado that has been mashed, apply on face for 20 minutes, then rinse. Watermelon and avocado is a combination of omega-3, vitamin E and C as an antioxidant optimal.

3. For dry skin. Mix one tablespoon of juice of watermelon with a spoon

eat organic honey, pulaskan in the face and neck for 15 minutes, then rinse.

The combination of honey and melon acts as a deep moisturizer for dry skin and eliminate dull. Welcome, amazing skin!

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Foods That Cause Headache

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Health Inicio - Friedman suggests, you should keep a diary of what you consume in a day, because of the possibility that foods in general can cause headaches.

As quoted Antaranews.com, food that has been produced but not yet expired long as cheese, dried fruit, and processed meats, many containing tyramin. Tyramin is a chemical that triggers blood vessels to constrict and then dilate, triggering pain.

Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame can also trigger pain in the head. Although the experts could not confirm this, it would not hurt if you go back to check the list of food ingredients contained in soft drinks and fruit juice packaging.

Foods that contain a flavoring agent such as Monosodium glutamate or MSG, can trigger changes in vascular blood vessels. This can lead to pain. So, you should avoid foods containing MSG.

In addition, drinks containing alcohol can also trigger pain, with wine, beer and other alcoholic beverages also contain tyramin. Besides tyramin, alcoholic drinks also contain sulfuric acid, nitric, and preservatives that contribute to pain.

Beware, Poisonous Potato You Eat!

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Health Inicio - Potato, one of the sources of carbohydrates are delicious and rich benefits. In addition to being useful for food, potatoes can also make your skin more radiant and acne free.

Unfortunately, there is a fact that less well than tubers this one. Be careful if you want to process or consume potatoes. Still looks normal, they can be turned into poison.

How Come?

Potatoes are generally pale brown with the yellow part. Typically, potatoes could turn into a greenish color when they are exposed to excessive sunlight. Incorrect storage, such as storage temperature is too cold or warm, can turn potatoes into greenish.

If your potatoes have changed color like this, do not use. Reporting from Snopes, the color green is actually a chlorophyll content. Well, it is good for health chlorophyll?

Oops, it turns out the problem is not there, Ladies and gentlemen. Chlorophyll and green color that appears it is not a poison. The green color is only an indication that the potatoes are exposed to light or unfavorable storage. However, when potatoes are exposed to light too much, then it will produce a substance called solanine.

Is solanine? What danger?

Solanine is a natural toxin found in green potatoes. Consumption of high amounts of solanine can cause a variety of diseases such as diarrhea, food poisoning, headaches to nausea and vomiting.

Potatoes are like this usually have a more bitter taste and bitter. Cut the green part can help eliminate the content of solanine in potatoes. It is important to prevent the risk of illness, especially for those who have allergies or sensitivities to foods high.

Well, if you are a fan of potatoes or potato processing often, good storage is at a temperature that is not too cold nor warm and not exposed to too much light. Prevention is better than cure, right?