A TOMATO can help keep skin looking youthful. Tomatoes have been known to cut cholesterol and prevent some cancers. It also gives protection against sunburn.
Tomatoes must be consumed as much as possible- in pastas, salads, tomato juice, sauces. Some tomato components are more easily absorbed by the body when tomatoes are heated, either during cooking or processing. Carotenoids present in tomatoes are fat soluble, so adding a small amount of oil to tomatoes helps the body absorb the nutrients better.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
1) Consumption of tomatoes can help improve skin texture and color.
2) Tomato is a good blood purifier.
3) Nicotine acid in tomatoes can reduce blood cholesterol.
4) Vitamin K in tomatoes helps to prevent hemorrhages.
5) Lycopene pigment in tomato is a powerful antioxidant that fights cancer cells.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
PAPAYA PASSION
4 cups pieces of papaya
4 cups coconut milk(fresh)
1 cup pineapple or orange
Sugar as needed
Mix grated coconut with water in a blender and liquidise it. Using a thin cloth squeeze the milk from the mixture. Add some more water to the remains and repeat twice. This is how you get your coconut milk. Blend papaya, coconut milk, pineapple/orange and sugar in a juicer. Add water if needed for desired consistency. Cool the mixture for some time. Do not chill it. Serve it garnished with small pieces of papaya and pineapple. It is a healthy drink.
4 cups coconut milk(fresh)
1 cup pineapple or orange
Sugar as needed
Mix grated coconut with water in a blender and liquidise it. Using a thin cloth squeeze the milk from the mixture. Add some more water to the remains and repeat twice. This is how you get your coconut milk. Blend papaya, coconut milk, pineapple/orange and sugar in a juicer. Add water if needed for desired consistency. Cool the mixture for some time. Do not chill it. Serve it garnished with small pieces of papaya and pineapple. It is a healthy drink.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
CHEW SOME CARROTS
Carrots are very rich in minerals and useful for the skin. The presence of beta carotene and vitamin A in carrots help to keep the skin alive. It maintains to keep the elasticity of the skin. It also protects sun damaged and wrinkled skin. The presence of carotenoids helps reduce the damage due to ultra violet rays. It also gives a natural tanning boost to the skin when applied.
The juice of carrots has anti-carcinogen properties. It thus helps to prevent cancer. Cancer is also believed to have cancer curing properties. The beta carotene present in carrots acts as an antioxidant and prevents cell degeneration. Anti oxidants also slow down the ageing process. Carrot juice improves overall health by increasing immunity. It is so rich in minerals that it can be termed as miracle juice. Carrot is helpful in the following cases: Obesity, gum disease, ulcers, asthma, constipation, eye disorders.
The juice of carrots has anti-carcinogen properties. It thus helps to prevent cancer. Cancer is also believed to have cancer curing properties. The beta carotene present in carrots acts as an antioxidant and prevents cell degeneration. Anti oxidants also slow down the ageing process. Carrot juice improves overall health by increasing immunity. It is so rich in minerals that it can be termed as miracle juice. Carrot is helpful in the following cases: Obesity, gum disease, ulcers, asthma, constipation, eye disorders.
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