Cucumbers Posted 10 years ago under Food, Health, Natural Health, Natural ingredients

Contents [Hide]DescriptionHistoryHealth BenefitsAntioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefitsAnti-cancer benefitsHow to Select and StoreTips for Preparing and CookingHow to EnjoyCucumbers and Pesticide ResiduesNutritional ProfileHere are 11 Benefits of cucumbersQuick pick-me-upRehydrates body and replenishes daily vitaminsSkin and hair careFight cancersHome careRelieves bad breathHangover cureAids in weight loss and digestionCures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressurePromotes joint health, relieves   Full article…

Lutein And Zeaxanthin May Offer Protection Against MD Posted 10 years ago under Health, Natural Health, Nutrition, Truth

Contents [Hide]RECENT RESEARCH:Effects on Cataract FormationMethod of Transport DiscoveredAdditional research Progress is being made in the study of both lutein and zeaxanthin as potentially effective nutritional supplements for macular degeneration patients. According to a 1995 study, increasing the consumption of dark green, leafy vegetables appears to offer some protection against macular degeneration. Because nutritional factors   Full article…

Pumpkin seeds Posted 10 years ago under Food, Health, Natural Health, Nutrition

Contents [Hide]DescriptionHistoryHealth BenefitsAntioxidant SupportMineral SupportOther Health BenefitsDiabetesAntimicrobial BenefitsCancer-Related BenefitsPossible Benefits for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)How to Select and StoreTips for Preparing and CookingHow to EnjoyIndividual ConcernsNutritional ProfileIn-Depth Nutritional ProfilePumpkin historical facts and triviaMore nutrition facts and health benefitsTime to take a closer look at squashReferencesAdditional Sources Description Pumpkin seeds—also known as pepitas—are flat, dark green   Full article…

Vitamin D Posted 10 years ago under Health, Natural Health, Nutrition

Contents [Hide]EffectsMortalityBone healthCancerCardiovascular diseaseDepressionImmune systemInfectious diseaseAutoimmune diseasePregnancyDeficiencyRicketsOsteomalaciaInfluence of skin pigmentationExcessBiosynthesisPhotochemistryEvolutionSynthesis in the skinSunscreenMetabolic activationBiological activityDiscoveryRecommendationsDietary reference intakesEuropean UnionSerum 25-hydroxyvitamin DAllowable health claimsDietary sourcesVitamin D2PlantsVitamin D3Industrial productionReferences Vitamin D refers to a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate and zinc. In humans, the most important compounds in this   Full article…