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Thursday, 7 May 2015

Almond (Invigorates the nervous system and reduces cholesterol)

Almond

Almond (Invigorates the nervous system and reduces cholesterol).

well into the winter, when deciduous trees are displaying their skeletal branches, the almond tree is covered with lovely white and pink blossoms, announcing the coming of spring.

Although almonds are considered a nut ,the edible portion is the seed of the fruit and not the mesocarp or fleshy portion as in many other edible fruits. The fleshy portion of the almond fruit is formed by the inedible outer greenish shell.

Almond form human diet from time immemorial .Its nutritive and culinary properties make almonds very special food, along with the tree that produces them.

PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS: In the southern portion of the Iberian Peninsula, where the best almonds Europe are raised, a traditional Mediterranean farm lunch consists of a handful of almonds,whole bread,and an apple . this is an example of the great nutritional value of this seed, which surpasses meat in caloric value,and is equal to /or greater to it in protein content.

10 health benefits of Almonds

Proteins: Almond proteins are easily assimilated and offer the complete set of essential amino acids; surpassed in quality among plant-based food only by soy proteins .The percentage of proteins present is very high ( 13.3%) bearing in mind that this is a vegetables product (meat and fish posses between 15 and 20g of proteins for each 100g).

Fat: more than half of weight of the almond is formed of fat, whose composition is displayed in the pie chart on the right of the predominantly monounsaturated (34.1%) and polyunsaturated (11%) fatty acids, among which linoleic acid stands out Linoleic acid performs important functions in the nervous system.

Carbohydrates: almonds contain less of this nutrinet than protiens and fat. Therefore, it is well to combine them with bread or sweet dried fruit such as raising or figs.

Vitamins: Almonds are relatively rich in vitamins B1, B6 and above all vitamin E.Its vitamin C content is very low (0.6mg/100g).

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PINE NUTS (A good food for the brain)

PINE NUTS (A good food for the brain)

Pine Nuts

PINES are gymnosperm plants; that is , their seeds are naked and not covered by a fruit. Pine cones are not pine fruit,but rather the family inflorescence, which contain the the seeds or pine nuts among their woody scales.

PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS:
Pine nuts are delicious, and due to their relative scacity and high price, their use is generally reserved as a decorative elements in baked goods or as an exquiste condiment in fine cuisine.

However, pine nuts possess a great deal of nutritional value that many ignore. They contain 61% of fats composed primarily of polyunsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic and pinolenic acids, which are very important in the formation of nerve tissue and the reduction of blood cholesterol.

They are also rich in high biological quality (complete) proteins (11.6%), as well as vitamin B1 and iron (3 mg/100 g). Pine nuts stand out because of their vitamin B1 content, wheat germ,and brewer's yeast. These are the most important application of pine nuts:

Nervous system disorder, due to its vitamin B1 content and its essential fatty acids. They are indicated for those suffering from stress and depression, as well as for students and their interlectual workers.

10 Benefits of Pine Nuts

Anemia and other weakened bodily conditions, because of their elevated nutrition and mineral content.

Cardiac disease and arteriosclerosis, due to the beneficila action of their fatty acids on the arteries.

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Lettuce (Calms the nerves and satisfies the stomach)

Lettuce (Calms the nerves and satisfies the stomach).

Lettuce

THE ANCIENT Romans ate lettuce at night as a sleep aid after overeating at supper. Today the stressed inhabitants of modern cities can benefits from this effect of lettuce not after, but rather in place of a big supper.

Lettuce as a first or only dish for supper is ideal for those requiring its sedative effect or those seeking a remedy for obesity. In this way its mid sedative effects and its ability to satisfy the appetite are maximized. Naturally,those who are under the stress of a weight-loss diet need to retire early, so that when the sense of satiety has passed in two or three hours he or she is asleep.

PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS: Lettuce is one of the foods richest in water (94.9%). However, the relatively high level of proteins (1.62%) that it provides is surprising. This is only slightly less than the potato (2.07%). These are incomplete proteins, since the essential amino acid methionine is present in insufficient quantities. However, combining lettuce with a plate legumes (preferably at the same meal), a supplementation takes place between the proteins of both foods and the body obtain all of the amino acids needed in the proper proportion.

Lettuce is a very poor source if carbohydrates(0.67%) and fat(0.2%), which explains its low energetic contribution. The nutritional and therapeutic value of lettuce is based on the following components:

Provitamin A: 100 g of lettuce provides 260 ug RE (micrograms of retinol equivalents), which represents a quarter of the daily requirement of this provitamin. The white leaves in the center contain much less provitamin A in the form of beta-carotene.

B group vitamin: Lettuce is quite rich in vitamin B1(0.1 mg/100g) and B2 (0.1 mg/100 g), and, above all, folates (135.7 ug/100 g).

Vitamin C: The concentration of this vitamin in lettuce is 24 mg/ 100 g, a little less than half that of the orange or lemon.

Minerals: Lettuce is noted for its potassium (290 mg/ 100 g) and iron(1.1 mg/ 100 g) content. It has significant amounts of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, as well as the trace elements zinc, copper, and manganese. These minerals from alkalizing salts, making lettuce a good antacid in the stomach as well as in the blood.

Vegetable fiber (1.7%) that contributes a mild lexative effect.

Sedative and sleep-inducing substances, the same as found in the latex of wild lettuce (lactucarium), but in much lower proportion. These substances are chemically similar to those from opium, but they are completely lacking in toxicity and addictive properties. Because of this composition, lettuce has the following properties: sedative, sleep inducing, aperitif,alkalizer, and remineralizer. It is indicated for the following conditions:

Benefits of Lettuce

Functional disorders of the nervous system, such as nervousness, stress or psychological tension, or anxiety. Regular lettuce consumption produces a mild, and sometimes imperceptible sedative effect,while providing necesary B vitamins for nrevous system stability.

      2. Insomnia: A large supper consisting of only lettuce is recommended at night for insomnia.

      3. Digestive disorders: When eaten before a meal, lettuce tones the stomach and facilitates digestion.

4.Constipation: Lettuce facilitates intestinal function because of its excellent digestibility and fiber content.

     5. Diabetes: Lettuce is very low in carbohydrates; therefore, diabetics can eat it limited only by the appetite.

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Brazil Nuts

Brazil Nuts (Rich in vitamin B1)

THE TREE that produces Brazil nuts stands out among tropical trees because of its majesty and beauty. However, efforts to cultivate them have failed to the point that most of the commercially available nuts are from wild trees in the Amazon basin.

Brazil Nuts

PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS: Brazil nuts contains more than 66.2% fat that becomes rancid quite easily. These are composed of up to 25% saturated fatty aicds. Togther with the palmand coconuts, this is one of the vegetable fats richest in this type of fatty acid,and,therefore,are the least advisable from a dietary standpoint. They should not be eaten to excess, particularly in cases of elevated cholesterol.

Brazil nuts are rich in proteins(14.3%) vitamin E,and minerals(phosphorous,magnesium,calcium, and iron).

But their most important dietary property is their high vitamin B1 content, higher than meat,milk,or eggs. Only wheat germs,brewer's yeast,sunflower seeds, and pine nuts contains more vitamin B1 than Brazil nuts.
This makes them appropriate for those suffering from nervous disorders, such as irritability, depression,memory loss,and lack of concertration or mental performance.

Those who are following a treatment plan to stop smoking can include Brazil nuts in their diet because of the desirable effects of vitamin B1 on the nervous system.

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Wednesday, 6 May 2015

Nervous System Foods

Oats

Oats Balance the nerves and lower cholesterol

Traditional practice in some Central European countries is to those suffering from nervousness or insomnia sleep on a mattress of oats hay. It is very possible since oats contain an alkaloid that is sedating to nervous system.
However, oats have been primarily used as animal feed in most European countries up until a few decades ago when the food industry discovered the significant benefits of this small grain.
In some places, such as Scotland and Wales, people have eaten oats for centuries. Porridge (oatmeal) is the main dish of typical Scots breakfast. On the other hand, in England oats were used primarily to feed animals. Perhaps this is the origin of the British saying that "Scotland produces the most beautiful people, while England produces the most beautiful horses."

PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS: Oats are the most nutrient-rich of any grain. They contain more than twice the fat as wheat, more proteins, and more carbohydrates. They are very rich in phosphorous, iron (4.72 mg/100 g,which surpasses meat with no more than 3 mg/100 g), and vitamin B1.
The most abundant nutrient in Oats is:

CARBOHYDRATES. Due to the particular structure of the oat grain, these carbohydrates are easily assimilated and absorbed slowly. For this reason oats provide energy for several hours. the following carbohydrates stand out on oats.

Starch and products of its decomposition: dextrin,maltose and glucose. These are very easily assimilated substance that the body converts quickly into energy.

Fructose: This is found in a small amount together with other carbohydrates. It has the peculiarity of requiring less insulin to be metabolized and produce energy. As a result, oats are highly recommended for diabetics.

Mucilage: This is a type of carbohydrate with a gelatinous consistency and a propensity to retain water. It constitutes a special type of soluble fiber. It lubricates and softens the interior of the digestive tract. This makes oats appropriate in cases of gastritis and colitis.

Vegetable fiber: This is found particularly in the outer layer of the grains, and it remains in whole-grain flakes. It may also be eaten separately in the form of oat bran. Its primary component is beta-glucan, a soluble derivative of cellulose. It has a mild laxative effect,but above all, it lowers cholesterol levels since it absorbs and removes bile acids from the intestine, a raw material for the manufacture of cholesterol within the body.

Oats proteins are abundant(16.9%)and easily digested. They contain all of the essential amino acids, but not in optimal proportions. Oats relatively poor in lysine and threonine,while they have an excess of methionine. On the other hand, legumes (chickpeas,lentil,or beans) are rich in lysine and threonine, but are deficient in methionine. Because of this, the combination of grains such as oats with legumes is very beneficial; the proteins of both types of foods complement each other to form a complete protein. Oats combine particularly well with chickpeas. Milk protein also combine well with oats.

The FATS found in oats are also of great nutritional value. They are formed of:

Fatty acids: Unsaturated (80%) including linoleic acid, and saturated (20%). The predominance of unsaturated fatty acids has a regulating effect on the synthesis of cholesterol

Avenasterol, a phytosterol, which is a vegetable substance similar to cholesterol and has the interesting effects of interfering with the absorption of true cholesterol in the intestine, reducing its level in the blood.

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Almond (Invigorates the nervous system and reduces cholesterol)

PINE NUTS (A good food for the brain)

Lettuce (Calms the nerves and satisfies the stomach)

Brazil Nuts

Nervous System Foods