Twenty of helthiest Foods - Part1

clipped from www.boomj.com Apricots: abundant supply of iron and potassium Avocados contain "good" fat and are rich in vitamins C, E, and B6 Bananas rich in potassium and vitamin B6 Blueberries reduce inflammation also offer anti-blood clotting and antibacterial effects highest level of antioxidants Mangoes rich in beta carotene beta-cryptoxanthin is best absorbed by the body when eaten with fat Artichokes good source of iron, potassium, magnesium, copper and manganese Broccoli rich in beta carotene, calcium, iron, folate, vitamin C and E, and zinc contains about 15 percent of tryptophan; an essential amino acid that aids in sleep and relaxation Garlic ability to reduce blood pressure good source of manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin C and calcium Onions good source of fiber, potassium, and B vitamins also possess anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties Tomatoes high level of antioxidants vitamins C and E Barley and rye can slow the progression of atherosclerosis Oats can provide you with energy and brain clarity magnesium, zinc

Twenty of helthiest Foods - Part2

Last but not least:
Sunflower seeds:rich in vitamin E and known to reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, effective in guarding against cataracts.

clipped from www.boomj.com Quinoa: Pronounced keen-wa, and known as the "Mother of all Grains", this grain contains more protein than any other excellent source of manganese, magnesium, iron, and copper Rice good source of both magnesium and potassium. It also contains fiber, iron, niacin, vitamins B1 and B2, and zinc Wheatgerm strengthens the immune system and may help maintain cognitive function as we age is rich in antioxidants and folate. It also contains vitamins B1, B6, and E and is a good source of potassium and zinc Almonds are rich in potassium and are considered a "good" fat Brazil nuts contain all the essential amino acids, making them a complete protein contain exceptionally high levels of selenium excellent source of zinc should not be consumed more than three times per week. One serving equals eight nuts Pumpkin seeds rich source of potassium, omega-3 fatty acids and zinc promoting prostate health Chestnuts wallop of beneficial carbohydrates excellent choice for people trying to gain weight

Start Getting Your Heart Pumping

clipped from www.reuters.com Exercise may boost brain's natural antidepressant Studies have found that exercise can help ease depression symptoms, but the reasons for the benefit have not been clear. For the new study, scientists used a tool called a microarray to examine how exercise changed gene activity in the brains of mice. The researchers found that mice that had a week's worth of workouts on a running wheel showed altered activity in a total of 33 genes, the majority of which had never been identified before. In particular, exercise enhanced activity in the gene for a nerve growth factor known as VGF. Nerve growth factors are small proteins important in the development and maintenance of nerve cells. Moreover, when the researchers infused a synthetic version of VGF into the brains of the mice, it produced a "robust antidepressant effect" in standardized tests of animals placed in stressful situations.

Cancer-Fighting Agent Found In Beer

clipped from www.upi.com Cancer-fighting agent found in beer A key ingredient of beer may contain a cancer-fighting substance, a German study indicated. Studies indicated xanthohumol, found in hops, inhibits a family of enzymes that can trigger the cancer process, as well as help the body detoxify carcinogens, science newswire Ivanhoe reported Monday. Preliminary studies at Oregon State University show that xanthohumol can kill breast, colon, ovarian and prostate cancers. "It's very healthy. I think the ingredients in the beer are very good," Werner Back of Brewing Technology at the Technical University of Munich. Xanthohumol contains more powerful antioxidants than vitamin E and some studies indicate it helps reduce oxidation of bad cholesterol, the newswire reported. "Xanthohumol has been shown to be a very active substance against cancer," said Markus Herrmann , also in Munich. "It comes in small sticky beads, which you find within the hops." It would take 60 regular beers to equal one super beer.

Genetic Possibility To Anorexia Found

clipped from www.upi.com Genetic possibility to anorexia found A British study of Swedish twins found an overproduction of estrogen may affect the baby's brain, making the child more susceptible to anorexia. Psychiatrists studying the eating disorder reviewed records of Swedish twins, finding the risk of developing anorexia was higher in girl twins than in boy twins, The Times of London reported. Claims that girls who become anorexic were influenced by images of rake-thin models weren't disproved by the University of Sussex study. It did suggest, however, that genetics may be involved. Marco Procopio, one of the study's authors, said health professionals know women are more likely to develop anorexia "and this study goes a long way to explaining why." He noted that estrogen and other hormones "can have a powerful effect on the body and it would seem that there is an 'over-expression' of estrogen by the mother and the girl twin in some pregnancies." "it is possible that too much affects the structure of the brain."

Anti-Alzheimer's Mechanism In Omega-3 Fatty Acids Found

clipped from www.sciencedaily.com Many Alzheimer's researchers have long touted fish oil, by pill or diet, as an accessible and inexpensive "weapon" that may delay or prevent this debilitating disease. Now, UCLA scientists have confirmed that fish oil is indeed a deterrent against Alzheimer's, and they have identified the reasons why. Greg Cole associate director of UCLA's Alzheimer Disease Research Center, and his colleagues report that the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in fish oil increases the production of LR11, a protein that is found at reduced levels in Alzheimer's patients and which is known to destroy the protein that forms the "plaques" associated with the disease. We found that even low doses of DHA increased the levels of LR11 in rat neurons Based on the positive results, the National Institutes of Health is currently conducting a large-scale clinical trial with DHA in patients with established Alzheimer's disease. This research is reported in the Journal of Neuroscience, now online.

Sleep disruptions can lead to type 2 diabetes

This is an eye opener for me. Now how to stop the disruptions if the sleeper forgets them?

clipped from www.msnbc.msn.com Researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center report that disrupting sleep damages the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels, potentially raising the risk of developing type 2 diabetes More than 18 million Americans have diabetes and the most common form is type 2, in which the body either becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t produce enough of it to regulate sugar in the bloodstream disrupting the deepest sleep periods of volunteers rapidly resulted in reduction in their ability to regulate blood-sugar levels Whenever the volunteers went into slow-wave sleep the researchers made noise — enough to disturb the sleep though not to fully awaken them After just three days the ability of the volunteers to regulate blood sugar was reduced by 25% reduced amounts of deep sleep are typical of ageing results suggest that strategies to improve sleep quality, as well as quantity, may help to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes in populations at risk