People have uses yoghurt for centuries to treat diarrhoea and other bowel problems. 1 serving size of 1 cup of plain, low fat yoghurt contains: Calories: 144 Cholesterol: 14 milligrams Carbohydrate: 16 grams Fat: 3.5 grams Protein: 11.9 grams Calcium: 415 milligrams Sodium: 159 milligrams Potassium: 531 milligrams Yoghurt has many health benefits as it: - has anti-cancer compounds - lowers blood cholesterol - improves the function of the immune system - aids the function of the bowel - prevents and treats diarrhoea and other intestinal infections - kills bacteria Yoghurt is made from milk treated with … [Read more...]
Wheat Bran
March 9, 2011 By 1 Comment
Wheat Bran makes up the outermost layers of the wheat kernel, and consists mostly of fibre. It has lots of B Vitamins and protein. 1 serving size of 36 grams of toasted wheat bran contains: Calories: 60 Potassium: 410 milligrams Fibre: 12 grams Carbohydrate: 18 grams Fat: 1 gram Protein: 5 grams The health benefits of wheat bran are: - its ability to prevent and treat constipation - its ability to improve the functioning of the bowels - its ability to prevent colon cancer - its ability to prevent diverticular disease - its ability to prevent haemorrhoids - its ability to prevent hiatus hernias Wheat bran … [Read more...]
Health Benefits Of Tomatoes
March 2, 2011 By 1 Comment
Tomatoes are a great low calorie source of Vitamin C. 1 serving size of 1 small tomato contains: Calories: 25 Potassium: 250 milligrams Fibre: 1 gram Vitamin A: 18% The health benefits of Tomatoes are: - their ability to lower the risk of cancers - their ability to prevent appendicitis Tomatoes. due to their Vitamin C content, are beneficial for healthy gums, teeth, bones and muscles. Tomatoes also a great source of Vitamin A as carotene (lycopene), and have been shown in many studies to be a prime cancer preventative. Tomatoes may prove to be more beneficial than already discovered. … [Read more...]
Tea Health Benefits
March 1, 2011 By 1 Comment
Tea has been used for hundreds of years as a cure for all things from headaches to bronchitis. 1 serving size of 1 cup of tea contains: Potassium: 88 milligrams Tea has health benefits as it: - reduces atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) - strengthens the capillaries - lowers blood pressure - contains chemicals that prevents cancers (in animals) - destroys viruses - lowers cholesterol - reduces fever - reduces cavities Tea on its own (without milk and sugar) contains folic acid, potassium and fluoride. Tea is also full of substances called ‘tannins’ and studies have indicated that they have the ability to fight viruses such as influenza, … [Read more...]
Grapefruit
February 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Grapefruit is packed with cholesterol lowering pectin fibre, which is enhanced by its high Vitamin C content. This makes grapefruit a proven cholesterol lowerer. ½ of 1 medium grapefruit contains: Calories: 37 Potassium: 160 milligrams Carbohydrate: 10 grams Vitamin C: 100% Vitamin A: 6% Grapefruit is an excellent health food as it: - lowers the risk of cancer (particularly pancreas and stomach) - protects arteries from disease - lowers blood cholesterol Natural health practitioners believe that grapefruit helps to prevent the hardening of the body’s tissues, such as the arteries, as well as the … [Read more...]
The Goodness From Strawberries
February 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Strawberries have been used for centuries as a tonic, a mild laxative and/or a diuretic. Strawberries have also been used as a treatment for acne, chronic ulcerations and ringworm. 1 serving size of 1 cup of strawberries contains: Calories: 45 Carbohydrate: 10 grams Fibre: 2.8 grams Potassium: 250 milligrams Vitamin C: 142% The health benefits of strawberries are many and varied as they: - contain cancer-fighting and preventative compounds - have the ability to aid weight control - are beneficial to the cardio-vascular system - have virus destroying agents - are high in fibre - contain cholesterol-lowering … [Read more...]
