Category archive: Health and food
The Benefits of Beer
It’s going to be a very long time before anyone confuses beer taps with health supplement bottles, but it “beers” (bears) repeating that the old ad line, “Guinness is good for you” might not have been all wrong. Indeed, good old Homer Simpson-beloved beer appears to have a number of health pluses. That is, of course, with…
DetailsWhy are tomatoes good for our health?
Tomato is actually a fruit and not vegetable. Tomatoes can be cooked in many different and interesting ways. At the same time they have many beneficial nutrients for our health. The red color of tomato is due to lycopene it contains. Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant with significant beneficial effects on the human body. What…
DetailsOlive oil and Mediterranean diet
For ancient Greeks olive oil was considered to be very beneficial for the health. Today science gradually confirms that it is a powerful weapon to protect our body. What makes the oil so beneficial against disease and aging? The oil reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It is rich in antioxidants (phenols) and…
DetailsGarlic for cancer prevention
There have been several studies that examined the role played by garlic in cancer prevention. Surveys conducted in people and animals consume or not consume garlic. Most studies have shown that the beneficial anti-cancer actions of garlic observed in various organs and tissues, Affect various carcinogens and occur in other organisms other than humans. The…
DetailsBroccoli, cabbage and cauliflower for longer life and better heart
consumption of vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower, are associated with longer life, better health for the heart and reduced risk death from heart disease. Cruciferous vegetables, include cabbage, broccoli,cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, have a strong protective effect on our health. In a survey conducted in China with nearly 135,000 people, examined the role…
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