Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Inilah Diet Paling Aman untuk Tubuh


Inilah Diet Paling Aman untuk Tubuh

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Karbohidrat dikatakan menyebabkan kegemukan. Karena itu, banyak orang cenderung mengurangi asupan karbohidrat atau menjalani diet rendah karbohidrat. Tapi, apakah benar diet rendah karbohidrat juga cukup aman buat kita?
Diet rendah karbohidrat atau low carbohydrate diet (low-carb diet) sering disebut diet Atkins. Ini adalah jenis yang diperkenalkan oleh seorang ahli nutrisi asal Amerika, Dr. Robert Coleman Atkins, pada tahun 1970 silam dan popular justru di tahun 2000-an.
Menurut Dr Samuel Oetoro, MD, diet rendah karbohidrat adalah jenis diet yang dilakukan dengan cara membatasi asupan makanan sumber karbohidrat. Orang tidak lagi mengonsumsi nasi, kentang dan sumber karbohidrat lain.
Setidaknya ada tiga unsur dalam karbohidrat, yakni karbon, hidrogen dan oksigen. Tiap gram karbohidrat menurut Samuel menghasilkan empat kalori energi (4 kkal). Selain sebagai sumber energi, karbohidrat juga bermanfaat memacu kerja otak dan otot tubuh.
Bila seseorang menjalani diet karbohidrat, sumber energi dengan sendirinya berasal dari makanan tinggi protein dan lemak. Padahal tingginya protein dan lemak bisa juga menyebabkan banyak masalah. salah satunya adalah meningginya kolesterol tubuh yang pada akhirnya juga menyebabkan terjadinya aterosklerosis atau penyumbatan pembuluh darah.
Berlebihnya asupan protein dan lemak juga sebabkan kerja ginjal terlalu berat. Karena itu tidak bisa kita mengurangi satu kemudian memperbanyak asupan makan yang lain.
Bagaimanapun, yang paling masuk akal adalah tetap menjalani diet dengan gizi seimbang. Ini artinya setiap kali kita makan, asupan makanan sumber karbohidrat, lemak, protein ada semua dengan takaran tertentu. Diet jenis ini adalah yang paling aman.




Sunday, February 3, 2013

Vacuum Food Sealers As An Investment For The Future And Your Healthiness

Vacuum food sealers are an investment decision for the future. Some may say that they are not worth the money and they're expensive, but this conjecture is put to rest as soon as you own one of your very own best food sealers. The cash spent on a quality vacuum food sealer is absolutely an investment. You can vacuum seal all of your dry foods for a longer and healthier shelf life, you can store your food in the refrigerator or freezer, so as you can see; they have several functions for use. If you invest in one there will be a stop to throwing away food due to old age dates, mold, frost bite and mildew. By using a vacuum sealer you will most absolutely quadruple the shelf life of any particular food. Vacuum sealers are very simple and fool-proof to use.

Vacuum food sealers completely eliminate all the air from the special vacuum sealer freezer bags (in which you put your food in) and seals the special freezer bags with an airtight heat seal. This simplistic system will certainly impress you once you understand that you will be saving money and time from spoiled foods and various visits to the grocery store. Vacuum food sealers work internally by performing three key tasks without hard work from you. They remove oxygen (by sealing air out of the bag) which dramatically slows down the making of mold and bacterial growth. Vacuum food sealers are a must have for the reason that they also keep and create a moisture barrier.

Countless people are worried that as a result of totally getting rid of all the air from the vacuum sealed freezer bags, that their meat will lose all of its moisture and in turn make it dry, on the contrary this is not the case. Vacuum sealers keep the moisture in your foods while at the same time keeping excess moisture out. This will prevent you from opening a bag and having slimy meat! And lastly a vacuum food sealer is a must have because it makes a flavor barrier that makes it possible for the food being stored to retain its entire original flavor, and keeping the unwelcome flavors out. Vacuum food sealers are a must have in every kitchen because once you open a sealed package, the taste is just as fresh and vivacious as when you first sealed it up over a month ago!

There are countless uses that come from purchasing a vacuum food sealer. You can vacuum seal practically every single dry food for extended shelf storage such as whole bean or ground coffee for long-term storage without the worry of it going bad, you can store nuts and seed for longer periods of time at room temperature, and you can even vacuum seal soups or stews. Vacuum sealers are great for saving left overs in the refrigerator or the freezer without them getting frost bite or obtaining mildew. There are endless uses for a vacuum food sealer in which they save you time and money!!

By: BobN
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
Bob Nielsen is co-owner of the Food Sealer Shop an online retail store. His website offers some of the best high quality Vacuum Food Sealers and Food Dehydrators on the internet for your everyday packaging of nutritious foods on a fixed budget. His products are always at cheap discount prices because he is an authorized online reseller of numerous major brand name manufacturers, thus cutting out the middle-man.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Kiat Mengenali Jamu Berbahaya


Unoviana Kartika



KOMPAS.com - Sebagai bagian dari tradisi asli Indonesia, jamu masih menjadi produk favorit masyarakat. Jika Anda salah satu penikmat produk berkhasiat ini, tentunya mengerikan untuk mengetahui banyak produk-produk jamu berbahan kimia obat yang berbahaya bagi kesehatan.
Menurut Ketua GP Jamu Charles Saerang, kebanyakan masyarakat Indonesia mengonsumsi jamu untuk 3 hal, yaitu untuk menghilangkan pegal-pegal, meningkatkan stamina, dan pelangsingan. Artinya, jamu cukup menjadi andalan untuk mendapatkan kualitas kesehatan yang lebih baik.
Lalu bagaimana cara membedakan jamu alami dengan jamu dengan bahan kimia obat? Antoni Tarigan, peneliti dari Yayasan Pemberdayaan Konsumen Kesehatan Indonesia (YPKKI) mengatakan, memang agak sulit membedakan jamu alami dengan jamu berbahan kimia obat (BKO). "Namun dengan melihat kemasan mungkin dapat membantu membedakannya," ungkap Tarigan dalam jumpa pers Rabu (30/1/2013) kemarin di Jakarta
Meskipun kemasan jamu berbahaya seringkali dipalsukan nomor izinnya, namun dari nama produk dan industri yang memproduksi dapat terlihat suatu jamu perlu diwaspadai. "Biasanya jamu BKO bernama aneh, seperti Putri Sakti, Busur Api, Tombak Dayak. Kemasannya pun bergambar organ-organ, padahal itu tidak diizinkan. Untuk jamu peningkat stamina, seringkali tertera gambar-gambar vulgar dan erotis," tuturnya.
Selain ciri-ciri tadi, sebaiknya Anda juga jangan memilih jamu yang tidak ada keterangan dengan berbahasa Indonesia, karena sudah dapat dipastikan jamu tadi tidak melewati pengawasan Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM).
Duta Jamu Indonesia, Ratna Listy pun turut bersuara untuk memberikan kiat aman dalam memilih jamu alami. "Jamu adalah ramuan alami, efeknya perlu waktu lama untuk dirasakan oleh tubuh. Makanya jangan pilih jamu yang khasiatnya cespleng," ujarnya.

Bau kimia pada jamu juga dapat menjadi indikasi jamu BKO, tambahnya. Ia mengakui kesedihannya pada masyarakat Indonesia yang cinta jamu malah dimanfaatkan oleh industri yang memproduksi jamu BKO. "Kita harus saling bahu-membahu dalam memerangi jamu BKO, salah satunya dengan sosialisasi jamu BKO ini pada seluruh masyarakat," ujarnya.
Editor :
Asep Candra  

http://health.kompas.com/read/2013/01/31/09021466/Kiat.Mengenali.Jamu.Berbahaya






Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Kepala Badan POM: Jamu Berbahaya yang Beredar Buatan Home Industry




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Putro Agus Harnowo - detikHealth

Jakarta, Baru-baru ini, Yayasan Pemberdayaan Konsumen Kesehatan Indonesia (YPKKI) menemukan adanya produk jamu dengan kandungan Bahan Kimia Obat yang beredar di pasaran. Padahal produk tersebut sudah pernah dijaring oleh Badan POM. Lantas bagaimana bisa masih bisa muncul di pasaran?

Ada 56 produk jamu yang ditemukan mengandung bahan kimia obat. Obat-obat ini ditemukan di 5 kota besar di Indonesia, yaitu Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Yogya dan Surabaya. Badan POM mengakui pernah merazia produk-produk tersebut.

"Badan POM memang pernah menemukan produk-produk tersebut dan melakukan langkah tegas. Saya duga produk yang ditemukan oleh YPKKI tersebut tidak memiliki izin edar atau pernah mendaftar namun dicabut izinnya. Kebanyakan juga merupakan produk jamu home industri atau industri rumahan," kata Lucky S. Slamet, Kepala Badan POM ketika dihubungi detikHealth, Rabu (30/1/2013).

Lucky juga menjelaskan bahwa Badan POM sebenarnya sudah mengantongi titik-titik peredaran jamu-jamu ilegal tersebut. Dari hasil temuan lapangan sebelumnya, kebanyakan obat tersebut diproduksi di daerah perifer seperti Cilacap dan kota-kota kecil lainnya.

"Tapi agaknya produknya tetap ada karena mungkin permintaan dari masyarakat masih ada. Untuk itu kami juga perlu melakukan edukasi kepada masyarakat mengenai risiko pemakaian produk-produk seperti itu," terang Lucky.

Lucky berjanji akan menindak lanjuti temuan YPKKI ini. Badan POM sendiri selalu menggelar operasi rutin sebulan sekali. Selain itu di daerah juga sudah ada 'kepanjangan tangan' berupa Balai POM yang bertugas melakukan pengawasan di daerah.

Sejak tahun 2012 lalu, Badan POM mulai membentuk Operasi Gabungan yang melibatkan lintas sektor untuk menjaring produk-produk berbahaya dan ilegal. Dalam kurun waktu 2001 sampai 2012, Badan POM juga sudah melakukan 14 kali public warning mengenai adanya produk jamu yang mengandung Bahan Kimia Obat (BKO). Namun nampaknya cara ini belum berhasil sepenuhnya meredam peredaean jamu berbahaya.


(pah/vit)
http://health.detik.com/read/2013/01/30/205523/2156946/763/kepala-badan-pom-jamu-berbahaya-yang-beredar-buatan-home-industry?l992203755







Monday, January 28, 2013

Vacuum Food Sealers As An Investment For The Future And Your Healthiness

Vacuum food sealers are an investment decision for the future. Some may say that they are not worth the money and they're expensive, but this conjecture is put to rest as soon as you own one of your very own best food sealers. The cash spent on a quality vacuum food sealer is absolutely an investment. You can vacuum seal all of your dry foods for a longer and healthier shelf life, you can store your food in the refrigerator or freezer, so as you can see; they have several functions for use. If you invest in one there will be a stop to throwing away food due to old age dates, mold, frost bite and mildew. By using a vacuum sealer you will most absolutely quadruple the shelf life of any particular food. Vacuum sealers are very simple and fool-proof to use.

Vacuum food sealers completely eliminate all the air from the special vacuum sealer freezer bags (in which you put your food in) and seals the special freezer bags with an airtight heat seal. This simplistic system will certainly impress you once you understand that you will be saving money and time from spoiled foods and various visits to the grocery store. Vacuum food sealers work internally by performing three key tasks without hard work from you. They remove oxygen (by sealing air out of the bag) which dramatically slows down the making of mold and bacterial growth. Vacuum food sealers are a must have for the reason that they also keep and create a moisture barrier.
Countless people are worried that as a result of totally getting rid of all the air from the vacuum sealed freezer bags, that their meat will lose all of its moisture and in turn make it dry, on the contrary this is not the case. Vacuum sealers keep the moisture in your foods while at the same time keeping excess moisture out. This will prevent you from opening a bag and having slimy meat! And lastly a vacuum food sealer is a must have because it makes a flavor barrier that makes it possible for the food being stored to retain its entire original flavor, and keeping the unwelcome flavors out. Vacuum food sealers are a must have in every kitchen because once you open a sealed package, the taste is just as fresh and vivacious as when you first sealed it up over a month ago!

There are countless uses that come from purchasing a vacuum food sealer. You can vacuum seal practically every single dry food for extended shelf storage such as whole bean or ground coffee for long-term storage without the worry of it going bad, you can store nuts and seed for longer periods of time at room temperature, and you can even vacuum seal soups or stews. Vacuum sealers are great for saving left overs in the refrigerator or the freezer without them getting frost bite or obtaining mildew. There are endless uses for a vacuum food sealer in which they save you time and money!!

By: BobN
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
Bob Nielsen is co-owner of the Food Sealer Shop an online retail store. His website offers some of the best high quality Vacuum Food Sealers and Food Dehydrators on the internet for your everyday packaging of nutritious foods on a fixed budget. His products are always at cheap discount prices because he is an authorized online reseller of numerous major brand name manufacturers, thus cutting out the middle-man.



Thursday, January 24, 2013

Go Foods - An Opportunity You Want To Take A Bite Out Of

Finding a reliable, appealing and needed business online is not always easy. Sure, there is demand for just about everything imaginable. But finding that one product that everyone needs and wants is difficult given the kind of competition that is out there. That is until Go Foods came around. 

Three words sum up what Go Foods is all about: serve, save and share. When shopping through this outstanding site you will be able to cut your grocery bill by putting economically priced and nutritionally sound meals on the dinner plate. All you have to do is add it to 4 cups of boiling water, cook for 10-12 minutes and enjoy.
You will be able to save the meals for years to come. Everything available through the site can be saved for as long as 25 years down the road. And that same delicious taste and nutrition will be there ready for you to prepare and enjoy. 

While it is a terrific way to stay healthy while enjoying delectable meals without breaking the bank, it is equally a great way to make money. Go Foods is all about sharing with others and letting others know about just what it has to offer. Now you have the opportunity to earn your food. 

The first way to do so is by becoming a retail customer. On the web site provided by the person that shared Go Foods to you, you can order the delicious meals for your family or simply fill out the contact form to have a representative contact you. 

Outside of the typical retail customer, the next method is to become a wholesale customer. You can order a try it free food kit today and receive $30 worth of samples for just $9.95 in shipping and handling. From there, you have the ability to join for $29.95 for a full year's wholesale membership. This will allow you to order food at a 25% discount for an entire year. This blows any Costco or Sam's Club out of the water. 

The final way to truly take advantage of what Go Foods has to offer is to become a preferred customer and an independent business owner. First you will need to sset up your home delivery order to receive Go Foods every month at wholesale prices. This will help you build up your food storage supply while saving on the grocery bill. You can then share it with others to receive commissions to get your food for free. 

There are several ways Go Foods offers products to customers and ways people can take advantage of the system intact. You can customize your orders by choosing specific meals or choose from different GoPacks options that are out there built for specific diets or quantity needs. 

Food is something that everyone needs and wants. When jumping on board with Go Foods, you get delicious, nutritious meals while saving money on the bill monthly.

By: copitek.

Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
Would you like additional information on LoveGoFoods.com and how their long term and great everyday foodcan work for you. Brenda Nicholson invites you to visit her website for everything you need to be prepared.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Food for sport


Sports nutritionist Wendy Martinson shares her tips on food and drink for sport, and how a good diet can help you get the best fitness and sport results.
Wendy advises Olympic athletes and England football players on their diet. She is a consultant sports nutritionist to the British Olympic Association, and is a registered dietitian who works with the NHS as a clinical nutrition service manager.

Can I eat more when I'm doing lots of exercise?

If you're doing lots of exercise, you'll use more energy each day than if you did little or none. So if you don’t want to lose body fat, you need to eat more food each day.
But still make sure that you have a balanced diet. Aim for larger portions of carbohydrate-rich foods such as wholegrain pasta, rice, sweet potato, porridge and breakfast cereals.
Learn more about a balanced diet in The Eatwell plate.

Is it better to eat a diet high in starchy carbohydrates or protein when I'm training?

Carbohydrates are the fuel that power your exercise regime.
Protein is needed in moderate amounts for muscle growth and repair, but the main form of energy used during exercise is carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are the most important fuel for muscles, and an essential energy source for the brain and central nervous system.
Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in the muscles and liver. These stores are small, so a regular intake of carbohydrate is necessary to keep them topped up. Low glycogen stores will result in poor performance and increase the risk of injury.
The proportions of carbohydrate and protein required will vary depending on the sport, so it's best to seek advice from a qualified professional on your individual requirements.
Learn more in Starchy foods.

How should I time my meals and snacks around exercise?

Once you’ve eaten a meal or snack, allow between one and four hours to pass before you start exercising. Your body needs time to digest. The amount of time will depend on the amount of food you've eaten.
If it's an average meal, eating around two hours before you exercise works well. The meal should be high in carbohydrate, low in fat and low to moderate in protein. Too much protein or fat will slow down the movement of foods from the stomach, and will make you feel uncomfortable.
Food and drink also plays a part in recovering effectively from training. Good recovery is crucial to prevent a midweek slump in energy levels, and to aid muscle growth and repair. When you finish training, aim to have a carbohydrate-rich food or drink within 30 minutes.

Do I need to drink when I exercise?

Dehydration is when the water content in your body falls too low. It can have a major effect on exercise performance. It's important to start any exercise session well hydrated. Do this by drinking water, squash or diluted fruit juice regularly during the course of the day.
For any exercise that lasts longer than 30 minutes, drink fluid while you're doing it. The more you sweat, the more you’ll need to drink.
Water is usually enough for low-intensity exercise up to 50 minutes. For higher-intensity exercise lasting more than 50 minutes, or lower-intensity exercise lasting hours, a sports drink would be of benefit.
The carbohydrates in a sports drink will help to maintain energy levels, and the salt helps to keep you hydrated.
Learn more in Water and drinks.

My friend exercises to lose weight, but I exercise to build muscle. Should our diets be different?

Yes. To lose weight, or more specifically body fat, the amount of energy that you consume has to be less than the amount of energy you burn. You’ll need a diet and exercise regime that makes this happen.
There are key steps you can take to reduce the energy content in your daily diet. Reduce fat, which is the most concentrated source of energy, and reduce alcohol. Eat fewer sugary foods, such as sweets, chocolates, cakes, biscuits and sugary drinks, and eat regular but smaller portions of complex carbohydrate foods, such as wholegrain bread, rice and pasta.
Protein foods such as chicken, fish, lean red meat and low-fat dairy foods should be included in moderate amounts. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables. It's important to control portion sizes, too.
Learn more Start losing weight.
But to build muscle you need to combine resistance training (also called strength training) with a diet that includes enough energy to enable your body to make muscle.
This energy should come mainly in the form of carbohydrate-rich foods, but you’ll also need a little more protein to provide muscle. Large amounts of protein aren't required.
A particularly effective approach is to eat small amounts of protein and carbohydrate before and after the resistance training session. A low-fat milkshake can work well.

Should I take extra supplements when I'm playing sport?

There are many different supplements on the market. Some of them are based on solid research, and others aren't. Athletes need to consider supplements with extreme caution. In the past, some supplements were found to have been contaminated with banned substances.
First, ensure that you have a balanced, healthy diet that suits your sport. Consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist with expertise in sports nutrition. They can assess this and advise you on particular supplements.
You can find these experts on the register of sport and exercise nutritionists at the Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register or viaSports Dietitians UK.

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Monday, January 14, 2013

Umami, Cita Rasa Ke 5 yang Tak Sekedar Lezat

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Flora Febrianindya - detikFood

Jakarta - Sejalan dengan berkembangnya industri kuliner tanah air, istilah yang dikenalpun makin banyak dan kaya. Apalagi beberapa ikon kuliner juga mulai menciptakan jargon khas. Salah satunya istilah 'umami' yang ternyata sudah dikenal di Jepang sejak seabad silam.

Seperti halnya delicious dan lekker,umami juga sering digunakan sebagai gambaran kelezatan masakan. Umami bisa diartikan sebagai cita rasa ke 5 setelah manis, asin, asam dan pahit yang terasa di lidah sebagai reseptor rasa. Umami sendiri memiliki arti ‘gurih’. Kata ini sudah ditemukan lebih dari 100 tahun yang lalu di Jepang, dan diambil dari kata umai (lezat) dan mi (rasa).

Umami dihasilkan oleh kandungan asam amino glutamat dan jugaribonucleotides, termasuk inosinate dan guanylate yang tercecap di lidah. Cita rasa ini juga menjadi perhatian Dr. Kikunae Ikeda, seorang ahli kimia dariTokyo Imperial University. Di tahun 1908, ia berhasil membuat ekstrak glutamat dari bahan kombu atau rumput laut.

Di negara asalnya, umami identik dengan bahan kombu dashi atau kaldu Jepang berbahan dasar rumput laut yang dikeringkan. Hasil laut ini diolah menjadi pelengkap masakan, dan menciptakan cita rasa umami. Karenanya, umami bukanlah sebuah merk, namun rasa di indera pencecap yang terjejak karena makanan yang dinikmati.

“Kata-kata umami bukanlah brand. Kata umami adalah umum, siapapun bisa pakai. Siapapun bisa mendapatkan rasa gurih atau umami, tak hanya orang Jepang. Nah, bumbu penyedap masakan adalah salah satu sumber penghasil rasa umami,” kata Taro Komura, Presiden Direktur PT Ajinomoto Sales Indonesia.

Rasa umami tak hanya dihasilkan dari rumput laut saja. Aneka bahan lokal juga bisa dimanfaatkan untuk mendapatkan rasa umami yang maksimal. Dari mulai aneka ragam sayuran, daging ayam, sapi, seafood, ikan, jamur dan lainnya. Rasa umami bisa dihasilkan dari kreativitas dalam meracik makanan dengan berbagai komposisi.

Bahkan chef Kimio Nonaga, Brand Ambassador Ajinomoto yang juga pemenang Iron Chef 2002, menggunakan bahan lokal dari Indonesia untuk menciptakan rasa umami. Ia memakai 3 bahan, yaitu tempe, kangkung dan juga daging ayam sebagai sumber rasa umami pada masakan.

Seperti dituturkan Komura, pihaknya selaku produsen bumbu masak ternama sangat mengunggulkan cita rasa umami. “Ajinomoto adalah salah satu sumber umami. Karenanya, Ajinomoto bisa disebut sebagaiumami seasoning karena istilah umami pertama kali dikomersilkan dalam bentuk bumbu Ajinomoto,” tutup pria asal Jepang yang fasih berbahasa Indonesia ini.

(odi/flo)



Thursday, January 10, 2013

Go Foods - An Opportunity You Want To Take A Bite Out Of

Finding a reliable, appealing and needed business online is not always easy. Sure, there is demand for just about everything imaginable. But finding that one product that everyone needs and wants is difficult given the kind of competition that is out there. That is until Go Foods came around. 

Three words sum up what Go Foods is all about: serve, save and share. When shopping through this outstanding site you will be able to cut your grocery bill by putting economically priced and nutritionally sound meals on the dinner plate. All you have to do is add it to 4 cups of boiling water, cook for 10-12 minutes and enjoy.
You will be able to save the meals for years to come. Everything available through the site can be saved for as long as 25 years down the road. And that same delicious taste and nutrition will be there ready for you to prepare and enjoy. 

While it is a terrific way to stay healthy while enjoying delectable meals without breaking the bank, it is equally a great way to make money. Go Foods is all about sharing with others and letting others know about just what it has to offer. Now you have the opportunity to earn your food. 

The first way to do so is by becoming a retail customer. On the web site provided by the person that shared Go Foods to you, you can order the delicious meals for your family or simply fill out the contact form to have a representative contact you. 

Outside of the typical retail customer, the next method is to become a wholesale customer. You can order a try it free food kit today and receive $30 worth of samples for just $9.95 in shipping and handling. From there, you have the ability to join for $29.95 for a full year's wholesale membership. This will allow you to order food at a 25% discount for an entire year. This blows any Costco or Sam's Club out of the water. 

The final way to truly take advantage of what Go Foods has to offer is to become a preferred customer and an independent business owner. First you will need to sset up your home delivery order to receive Go Foods every month at wholesale prices. This will help you build up your food storage supply while saving on the grocery bill. You can then share it with others to receive commissions to get your food for free. 

There are several ways Go Foods offers products to customers and ways people can take advantage of the system intact. You can customize your orders by choosing specific meals or choose from different GoPacks options that are out there built for specific diets or quantity needs. 

Food is something that everyone needs and wants. When jumping on board with Go Foods, you get delicious, nutritious meals while saving money on the bill monthly.

By: copitek.
Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
Would you like additional information on LoveGoFoods.com and how their long term and great everyday foodcan work for you. Brenda Nicholson invites you to visit her website for everything you need to be prepared.

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Natural Antioxidants Fruit For Your Good Health



Antioxidants are logically occurring materials that are initiated in most plants as well as have the latent to help in fighting heart diseases as well as fight cancer. Phytonutrients are an astonishing discovery. The scientists have cataloged over nine hundred phytonutrients (phytochemicals) and more are being revealed all the time as well as the whole area of nourishment and preventive health care is opening up. Recent studies have pointed out the phytonutrients which are initiated in fruit that provides a whole host of natural fitness benefits; blueberries, pomegranates can decrease the signs of aging, whereas cherries can help alleviate joint ache.

Consisting of less sugar than most fruits, the blueberry can also possess a number of other antioxidant too. The easiest way to insert rigorous amounts of these fruits is by consuming juice every day, habitual consumption can help our movement as well as enhance our capability to fight against diseases. Sickness is as well reduced, as there are chances of illness from the powerful antioxidants they enclose. You will in addition find high stages of these substances in apples that can help to decrease the chance of heart sickness.

The likes of several citrus fruits as well have health advantages associated with the physiochemical they enclose. The health advantages of tart cherries are at present being investigated as a way to assist those who suffer with joint circumstances because they contain anti-inflammatory goods. The advantages of vitamins B, C, E along with certain other minerals are well considered and widely recognized. Phytoalexins, as well as antioxidants like resveratrol, are originated in blackberries; mulberries and blueberries have special properties that avoid viruses and infection.

Lots of people with other aging circumstances prevalent around the humankind, for illustration: stroke, heart attacks and Alzheimer's can all advantage as soon as these compounds are made use of. The advantage of tomatoes has been in the reports recently with the trust that it contains anti-cancer properties in addition to those that can assist getting rid of heart disease.

The most excellent way to give attention to these antioxidant properties has been originated when we apply tomato sauce, puree as well as juice. In fact it is the most significant discovered till now. People have been given advice to consume more fruits (more than they at present consume) for a short time but at present the science behind this is finally beginning to show through.

Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com
You should inquire about how resveratrol acts in your body before you decide to buy resveratrol.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

6 Healthy Foods That Can Actually Reduce Stress

The general belief goes that it is usually an external factor that drives people towards a stressful life. The reality however is, that getting stressed is your mind and body’s reaction towards that external factor.

Just like it is up to you to be optimistic or pessimistic about an uncertain situation, the same goes for stress. Why then the statistics of stressed Americans stand at a startling 73%? Surely they are not all cynics, could it be that how a person react to stress is brought about by factors not entirely concerned with will power and optimism?.
 One of the often overlooked causes of stress is wrong diet, and considering that the rate of obesity is increasing upward along with the number of stressed people in America, there most definitely is a link between the two. Eating junk food regularly deprive the body of essential nutrients and vitamins. Also, eating rich food high in fat and carbohydrate stimulates the cortisol or stress hormones to crave more of such food when they you are stressed. This is where the concept of comfort and binge eating springs from.

Since, food is an essential component for a stress-free life, here’s taking a look at the various food items that help to take control of and better manage a stressful situation. Remember the idea here is to tap into the properties of calming food and not ‘comfort’ food.

Vitamin C- Look for foods that are brimming with Vitamin C, as this type of Vitamin directly brings down the cortisol level. Additionally, Vitamin C has been proven good for the immune system too. Oranges, Broccoli, Guava, Kiwi, and herbs like thyme and parsley are the highest carriers of Vitamin C.

Vitamin B12- There are several neurotransmitters running through the body, one such neurotransmitter GABA produces instant calming effect. Having food rich in Vitamin B12 help to produce GABA and hence reduces stress. Chicken, salmon, and fat-free milk and yogurt are rich in B12

Magnesium- Magnesium helps in the production of GABA. Whenever you are stressed, your magnesium level tends to drop low leading to a reduction in the formation of GABA. Having food rich in magnesium, like spinach, tofu, almonds, and sunflower will give a boost to the nervous system and trigger the production of both GABA and dopamine (the feel good hormones).

Folic Acid- If pregnancy is the cause of your stress; you need to up your intake of folic acid. Folate helps in the production of dopamine and keeps you satiated for a longer period of time. Chickpeas, asparagus, lentils, leafy vegetables like spinach and kale are good sources of folic acid.

Antioxidants- Antioxidants are known to dismutase certain enzymes to lower the level of stress and anxiety. Blueberries, bananas, beans, and green tea are the storehouse of antioxidants.

Zinc- In a study conducted, it was found that a lack of zinc can make a person prone to stress and anxiety. Nuts, including cashew, peanuts, walnuts, and almonds are rich in Zinc and make for healthy snacking options too.

Next time, keep a tab on your diet and notice a change in your stress level.


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My name is Mulyadi Kurnia. I am a practitioner of meditation and yoga and has been experiencing the benefits of the practices. Having gone through the periods of stress and anxiety myself, I know first hand of how unpleasant this experience could be. Through this article, I intend to share my knowledge and experience on stress-related topics. For more information on stress management tips, visit www.stopstressandanxiety.com, www.howtotreatanxiety.preferredmall.com

Monday, December 31, 2012

6 Kombinasi Makanan yang Meningkatkan Manfaatnya

Penulis : Felicitas Harmandini

KOMPAS.com - Hampir semua makanan mengandung manfaat yang baik bagi tubuh. Bahkan, ada makanan yang makin meningkat manfaatnya ketika dikombinasikan dengan bahan makanan lain. Misalnya saja, ada alasan mengapa sate kambing atau tenderloin steak baik jika ditemani dengan minuman jus jeruk atau jeruk peras. Anda ingin tahu?
Kopi dan gula
Banyak yang mengatakan bahwa manfaat kopi akan lebih terasa jika diminum tanpa gula. Namun menurut sebuah studi yang diterbitkan di jurnalHuman Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, jika Anda minum kopi yang ditambahkan gula, area di otak yang dikaitkan dengan perhatian bekerja lebih efisien ketimbang jika kopi diminum tanpa gula. Hasilnya, Anda bisa bekerja lebih produktif. Kalau Anda bukan peminum kopi, coba minum teh hijau dengan tambahan madu.

Ikan dan kunyit
Curcumin (kurkuma, komponen pada kunyit) dan DHA (asam lemak omega-3 yang terdapat pada jenis ikan berminyak seperti tuna, salmon, sarden, atau kembung) mampu melindungi tubuh dari beberapa jenis kanker, dan mencegah sel-sel kanker menggandakan diri. Kombinasi dari ikan dan kunyit akan lebih mampu memperlambat pertumbuhan tumor dan penyebaran tipe sel-sel kanker payudara ketimbang jika senyawa tersebut berinteraksi dengan sel-sel kanker secara terpisah, demikian menurut studi dari BMC Center tahun 2011. Menurut para peneliti, DHA membantu sel-sel untuk memanfaatkan kurkuma (Lihat resep: Ikan Masak Kunyit, Pepes Ikan Kembung, Pepes Sarden Jamur, Sarden Panggang Sayuran, Tumis Salmon Balut Telur).

Gandum utuh dengan bawang putih atau bawang merah
Menurut penelitian, menambahkan bawang yang ditumis ke menu yang mengandung gandum utuh bisa membuat menu ini jadi lebih sehat. Sebab, kombinasi ini dapat membantu meningkatkan penyerapan zat besi dan seng, mineral yang lebih mudah diserap dari sumber hewani, demikian menurut studi yang diterbitkan di Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Zat besi membantu menyebarkan oksigen ke sel-sel, sedangkan seng diperlukan untuk kekebalan tubuh dan menyembuhkan luka. Diperkirakan, senyawa sulfur pada bawanglah yang membantu proses penyerapan itu. 

Kacang-kacangan dan sayuran hijau
Kacang-kacangan (seperti buncis, kacang merah, kacang polong, atau kacang kedelai) mengandung zat besi, sedangkan sayuran hijau mengandung vitamin C. Ketika keduanya dikonsumsi bersamaan, vitamin C pada sayuran hijau membantu mengubah zat besi pada kacang-kacangan menjadi lebih mudah diserap oleh tubuh. Kombinasi ini akan sangat efektif ketika Anda mengonsumsi zat besi yang sulit diserap, yang biasa ditemukan pada sumber nabati, seperti tahu, bayam, kismis, dan sereal yang diberi kandungan zat besi. Beberapa sumber vitamin C adalah buah-buahan sitrus, kol, paprika merah, seledri, dan pepaya. 

Tomat dan minyak zaitun
Minyak zaitun mengandung lemak baik dan antioksidan yang tinggi, yang jika ditambahkan pada buah-buahan atau sayuran bisa membantu Anda menyerap beberapa fitonutrisi dengan lebih baik. JurnalFree Radical Biology and Medicine mengungkapkan bahwa tomat yang dikonsumsi bersama minyak biji bunga matahari atau minyak zaitun, kadar likopennya meningkat dalam seminggu. Likopen adalah senyawa yang memberi warna merah pada tomat, paprika merah, dan semangka. Senyawa ini diyakini mampu mengurangi risiko kanker payudara, penyakit jantung, dan paru-paru.
Daging dan vitamin C
Daging merah, ikan, atau unggas, mengandung zat besi yang dibutuhkan sel-sel tubuh untuk mengubah energi pada makanan tersebut menjadi molekul energi yang digunakan oleh sel-sel tubuh. Menurut Pamela Hinton, PhD, dalam artikelnya di Health & Fitness Journal, sebaiknya kita memadukan menu daging tersebut dengan makanan yang kaya akan vitamin C seperti jeruk. Sebab, paduan ini akan meningkatkan jumlah zat besi yang diserap oleh tubuh. Jadi bila Anda sedang menikmati tenderloin steak atau sate kambing, pesanlah juga jeruk peras. 
Sumber :
Eating Well
Editor :
Dini


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Saturday, December 29, 2012

Best Fast Food Nutrition Choices

In this society, people are always on the go. It can be hard to find quality, healthy foods that are cheap and easy. A nutritionist Brooklyn can help clients plan ahead, but even in New York City, it is possible to be left with only fast food options. Following these tips will can help a diner make the best choices.

The first, and most important, thing to keep in mind is calories. Choose a meal with 500 calories or less. Drinking diet soda or water will help keep these calories in check. Smaller sandwiches, such as a cheeseburger, will also help lower the calorie count. Chili is also a great choice. Choosing a side of fruit, salad or a baked potato will also help lower the calorie count. The next thing to look for in a healthy, fast food dollar meal is fiber. Fiber is indigestible so it leaves the diner filling full without adding calories. Value menu choices with plenty of fiber include bean burritos, salad, fruit and baked potatoes.
 Ensuring enough protein is another important aspect. Look to get 10 to 25 percent of calories from protein when eating fast food. In a 500 calorie meal, this means between 50 and 125 calories should come from protein. Each gram of protein has four calories, so a fast food meal should contain 12 to 31 grams of protein. Good options for quality protein include grilled chicken wraps, cheeseburgers, bean burritos and chili.

The final thing that must be kept in mind when choosing a healthy fast food meal is fat. The meal should be as low in fat as possible. No more than 30 percent of the calories in a meal should come from fat. In a 500 calorie meal, this equals 150 calories or 17 grams of fat. Bean burritos, soft tacos, salad, chili, baked potatoes and grilled chicken wraps are all great, low fat options. What is often overlooked when counting calories, protein, fat, and carbohydrates is sodium. While the obvious value meal French fries are loaded with salt, so are many of the other low grade beefs and flavorful marinades. Continued and prolonged consumption of high amounts of sodium can lead to high blood pressure and other heart problems. A nutritionist Brooklyn can help educate you on the pitfalls of cheap value meal selections.

With 36% of all adults considered obese, and two-thirds of the adult population overweight, fast food should never be a first option. When left with no other choice, however, a nutritionist Manhattan can help a prospective diner learn what the best choices are. When choosing fast food, keep calories, fiber, protein and fat in mind. Combining these factors with a healthy, active lifestyle will increase the chances of living a long, healthy life.


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Monday, December 17, 2012

Also Red Guava Juice Can Prevent Cancer and Diabetes

Flora Febrianindya - detikFood 


Jakarta - guava juice pungent aroma perfumed with the delicious sweet taste. Apparently guava juice is also a great store various nutrients. Can prevent a series of illnesses, such as colds, cough, constipation, high blood pressure, and cancer and diabetes! Lycopene in guava merahlah be the cause of this fruit can prevent cancer. Antioxidant lycopene in it can be easily absorbed by the body. The best results can be obtained if the guava enjoyed straight, but can also process them into juice. intake of lycopene into the body associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer. In addition, lycopene can prevent the growth of breast cancer cells. Lycopene is good for health because it can destroy free radicals that lead to cancer and heart health problems. How about diabetes?Lifemojo.com mention if after a series of studies in mice, apparently red guava can lower blood glucose levels. however cautiously, try not to eat the skin of the guava. According to research from Medicinal Research Laboratory at the University of Allahabad, eating guava with the skin it can increase blood sugar. It is seen in experimental mice used in the study. Nutrition other guava contained among other high fiber, is also an antioxidant, vitamin C, and minerals. Therefore, it could not hurt to often eat guava. Better if made ​​with guava juice is not added sugar.

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Monday, December 10, 2012

Sports Nutrition And The Application Of Supplements

In today’s society, Elite athletes as well as recreational athletes turn to a decent sports nutrition plan with expectation that by achieving good nutrition they will increase performance. As they build their regimen they bring in supplements as part of their sports nutrition lineup for insurance. Sadly some supplements can be expensive and they can also be potentially harmful to the body. The supplement industry is mostly unregulated and the majority of the supplements being sold have uncertain value or low-grade content. A number of the supplements that are supplied to the sports industry contain substances that have been in fact prohibited by sport associations or have been associated with high risk for mortality and morbidity. Nearly all athletes fail to take the time to gain education about sport nutrition or supplement use while participating in a sport, which is why reading articles such as this one, is so crucial. Knowledge of sports nutrition and use of supplements can aid you chose supplement brands intelligently.

Athletes can definitely check the company manufacturing sports supplements to verify content worth as well as to browse the Internet for any damaging view concerning the specific brand of supplements. Even if you settle to use supplements as part of your sports nutrition you still want to dine correctly by consuming a fruit or vegetable at every meal, by receiving protein at every breakfast and make sure to drink a sports drink that contains protein after exercising. Athletes should by no means skip meals. In fact, eating 4 to 5 meals a day will help supply all the nutrition and protein vital for the energy and muscle strength crucial to athletes.
Colorful meals will help to ensure that you are receiving all the sports nutrition necessary for competition strength and good health. Consuming raw fruits and vegetables will give any sports enthusiasts the right starts for a healthy sports nutrition diet.

The sports supplements that are the most beneficial to athletes are a daily multivitamin/mineral to insure your body has what it requires, use of a meal replacement powder when your life gets frantic or a meal replacement bar, use creatine for muscle strength, fish oil to aid you regain from exhausting workouts, flax oil and also glucosamine/chondroitin supplement to help support your joint health.

Supplements cannot and should not replace a healthy diet so any good sports nutrition plan has to include a balanced diet first with carefully selected quality supplements added to the plan for insurance. Make sure to confirm the supplement brand for banned substances and a wise move would be to look for NSF certification as well when exploring supplement brand alternatives.


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