Showing posts with label Vegetables and Benefits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vegetables and Benefits. Show all posts

Monday, April 06, 2009

Gingko Biloba and its Benefits



Gingko Biloba an extract from gingko leaf, it has the remarkable ability of improving memory.

As we get older, the brain tends to be more forgetful and less alert and our bodies typically produce fewer neurotransmitters.

However, gingko biloba is said to increase the production of dopamine, that improves the brain's ability of transmitting information, it also improves the blood circulation, thus helping the brain and the organs to function efficiently.

Did you know? That gingko biloba is also rich in flavanoids, which are anti-carcinogenic and help protecting the body from heart disease and arthritis.

Sweet Potato and its Benefits


Sweet Potatoes contains vitamin E and C. Sweet potatoes happens to be a fantastic youth-preserving food.
Sweet Potatoes are one of some foods containing both vitamins E and C, that works synergistically with one another to help stave off wrinkles, and also helps preserve the eyes and the memory.
Orange Sweet Potatoes are very abundant in beta-carotene that keeps the lungs, skin and eyes healthy and also supports the immune system along with the vitamin C.
Did you know? That sweet potatoes are extremely rich in antioxidants. It also contains vitamin B6 that helps on preserving memory and protects the heart.

Radish and its Benefits



Radishes are actually rich in sulphur which is very essential for youthful, healthy skin, hair and nails and also comes with anti-carcinogenic properties. It assists the body in ridding itself of toxins.

Radishes also helps clean and treat gall bladder and liver problems which might cause premature ageing.

Radishes are known to be rich in potassium for keeping the heart healthy. Also comes with calcium for the prevention of osteoporosis and vitamin C to fight against eye problems and selenium for boosting immunity.

Sunday, April 05, 2009

Fennel and its Benefits


Fennel is very popular in french and Italian cuisines, it boasts a host of anti-ageing properties.

Fennel has been shown to reduce inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. Fennel also excellent source of vitamin C, which is needed to proper functioning of the immune system to protect the brain and to avoid ageing of the arteries.
Fennel is also rich in fiber and may help to reduce elevated cholesterol levels.
In addition, fennel is also a good source of folic acid, a vitamins that lowers the risk of heart disease.
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