BEAUTY AND HEALTH

FOODS THAT MAKE ME SEXIER....SERIES 2

2012-06-16T07:38:00.001-07:00

To speed up the building up of body tissues and energy stores and the breaking down of body tissues and energy stores to generate more fuel for body functions, we have to strengthen and boost our body's metabolic processes and make them work faster to help our digestive system digests food that we eat.

To know more about the importance of metabolism in the human body, I included these links for you to read on, my dear readers.

http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/metabolism.html

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK53561/

To understand what metabolism is, I included its meanings from the online dictionary.

1. The chemical processes occurring within a living cell or organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life. In metabolism some substances are broken down to yield energy for vital processes while other substances, necessary for life, are synthesized.

2. metabolism

(m-tb-lzm)

The chemical processes by which cells produce the substances and energy needed to sustain life. As part of metabolism, organic compounds are broken down to provide heat and energy in the process called catabolism. Simpler molecules are also used to build more complex compounds like proteins for growth and repair of tissues as part of anabolism. Many metabolic processes are brought about by the action of enzymes. The overall speed at which an organism carries out its metabolic processes is termed its metabolic rate (or, when the organism is at rest, its basal metabolic rate). Birds, for example, have a high metabolic rate, since they are warm-blooded, and their usual method of locomotion, flight, requires large amounts of energy. Accordingly, birds usually need large amounts of high-quality, energy-rich foods such as seeds or meat, which they must eat frequently. See more at cellular respiration.

metabolism [mɪˈtæbəˌlɪzəm]n

3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the sum total of the chemical processes that occur in living organisms, resulting in growth, production of energy, elimination of waste material, etc. See anabolism, basal metabolism, catabolism

FOODS THAT MAKE ME SEXIER.....

2012-06-14T09:11:00.001-07:00

FOODS TO MAKE YOU BRAINIER

2012-05-25T00:05:00.002-07:00

Beauty doesn't only refer to the physical appearance, the sexy body, a perfect height, prettiness of the face, cuteness of the facial features, but it also pertains to smartness and intelligences of a person.

If someone wants to be beautiful, she should have both types of beauty: inner and outer.

Inner beauty radiates. Being so, gives an individual a stunning outer beauty. Inner beauty includes smartness, intelligences both intellectual and emotional, and value system. Therefore, an individual has to develop her inner beauty in order to be absolutely and perfectly beautiful. Hence, we have to boost our brains to achieve this goal.

Foods help us boost our mental alertness and activeness. As a trainer, I have to help my trainees, students, learners, and tutees boost their mental agility and capability.

Below are some foods that help us develop out brains.

1. Complex carbohydrates

These types of carbohydrates provide a slow release of glucose to the brain - the only sugar the brain can absorb. Glucose is required to fuel the brain cells that are responsible for concentration, memory and learning. Good sources of complex carbohydrates include wholegrain breads, oats, brown rice, legumes, fruits and vegetables.

2. Antioxidants
Researchers believe that eating foods high in antioxidants may help delay brain aging since they help combat free radical damage. Free radicals are irregular molecular atoms, that occur naturally in the body, or externally from environmental factors such as pollution, cigarette smoke and herbicides, that attack the cells, causing the breakdown of tissues and possibly play a role in casing a number of diseases from cancer to dementia. Researchers believe that antioxidants found in brightly coloured fruits and vegetables like blueberries, carrots and avocado may help keep our brain in firing form by protecting it from oxidative damage. Other foods high in antioxidants include red kidney beans, Granny smith apples, pecans and plums.

3. Egg yolk
Eggs are not only a great source of protein, the yolk also contains the memory-promoting nutrient choline. Choline is a key component of two molecules in the brain: phosphatidylcholine and sphingomyelin. These two molecules account for a high percentage of the brain's total mass, making choline vitally important for brain function. For maximum health benefits include up to two eggs in your diet, three to four times a week.

4. Coffee
Your morning coffee does more than just wake you up - it also boosts your brain power. Research shows coffee improves memory and speeds up reaction times by acting on the brain's prefrontal cortex, the area responsible for short-term memory. A lifetime of coffee consumption has even been associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, a brain disease affecting memory, thought and language. So enjoy your morning cup of joe, knowing its doing your brain good.

5. Sage
Sage (Salvia) is documented in herbal encyclopedias as an agent that enhances memory. Recent studies indicate that taking sage oil can enhance improve memory performance. An easy and inexpensive way to consume sage is to make your own tea. Simply pour one cup of boiled water over two teaspoons of fresh or one teaspoon of dried sage leaves. Cover and steep for 10 minutes and strain. Fresh sage leaves should be wrapped in a moist paper towel or bag, placed in a loose plastic bag, and stored in your refrigerator.

6. Water
Your brain is made up of approximately 75 per cent water, therefore staying hydrated is absolutely vital for optimum brain performance. Health professionals believe the number one cause of memory loss, at any age, is dehydration and the simple act of drinking a large glass of water can dramatically improve brain function. Tip: start the day hydrated and get into the habit of drinking a glass of water first thing upon waking then again as soon as you get to work.

7. Oily fish
Fish contains high levels of the fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). EPA acts like an antiinflammatory in the body, and also helps to prevent blood clotting, which can trigger a heart attack or stroke. DHA is concentrated in large amounts in the brain and is now considered a vital nutrient to enhance learning ability and mental development. Fish that contain the highest levels of fatty acids include tuna, mackerel, salmon, trout and sardines.

8. Kelp
Kelp is a sea vegetable (seaweed) high in magnesium, calcium and iodine. Iodine is necessary for normal growth and development of the brain and body. Because the body does not make iodine, it must be obtained from the diet. Kelp is the most abundant, iodine-rich sea vegetable. Other rich sources of iodine include seafood, dairy products, plants grown in iodine-rich soil and iodized table salt. Severe iodine deficiency has long been known to cause mental impairment, stunted growth and learning problems in children.

9. Cacao
Cacao is chocolate in its purest form, free from sugar, dairy and other processed ingredients. It's considered a superfood since it contains huge amounts of antioxidants, as well as a compound called epicatechin. Scientists are now discovering the combination of exercise and a diet high in epicatechin promotes functional changes in a part of the brain that supports learning and memory. What does this mean for the rest of us? We can keep our mind sharp with a cup of hot cacao (hold the marshmallows) as a guilt-free treat, or add a scoop of cacao powder to your breakfast smoothie.

10. Walnuts
Interestingly a shelled walnut looks remarkably like a miniature brain; it's like nature's way of reminding us to eat these little wonders for brain nourishment. Walnuts are packed with essential fatty acids, critical for brain and nervous system performance. The brain is a very fatty organ and requires adequate amounts of these fatty acids for optimum function and cognition. Add walnuts to your morning porridge or enjoy a handful as a snack.

Get some for yourself so you can be both innerly and outerly beautiful like me.

HOW TO AVOID GOUT?

2012-05-22T00:40:00.000-07:00

I saw some of this kind of posts on facebook. And I have decided to make blogs on beauty and health, so more people will know about these two important areas: beauty and health.

Health is vevry important to us. We need to be healthy so we can worlk very hard to earn a living.

Beauty is as important as health. Without beauty, an individual cannot be successful in her life. Both the inner and outer beauties are relevant to the successes of every person.

Since I have been suffering from congenital heart disease since I was born and a kidney failure due to my heart problems' medication, I have been interested in maitaining health NATURALLY.

In this blog, I wanna share all the natural methods and approaches of keeping good health and maintaining astounding beauty.

The first of a series is how to avoid having gout?

Wikipedia defines gout as a medical condition characterized by attacks of inflammatory arthritis. Read more....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gout

This is how WebMD defines gout....
"
What is gout?
Gout is a kind of arthritis. It can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint, usually a big toe. These attacks can happen over and over unless gout is treated. Over time, they can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is most common in men.
"

WebMD also discusses the different causes of gout.
"What causes gout?
Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. Most of the time, having too much uric acid is not harmful. Many people with high levels in their blood never get gout. But when uric acid levels in the blood are too high, the uric acid may form hard crystals in your joints.
Your chances of getting gout are higher if you are overweight, drink too much alcohol, or eat too much meat and fish that are high in chemicals called purines. Some medicines, such as water pills (diuretics), can also bring on gout."

http://arthritis.webmd.com/tc/gout-topic-overview

And since gout is caused by too much uric acid in one's blood, a person has to lessen if can't avoid the foods that are rich in uric acid.
" Purines are natural substances found in all of the body's cells, and in virtually all foods. The reason for their widespread occurrence is simple: purines provide part of the chemical structure of our genes and the genes of plants and animals. A relatively small number of foods, however, contain concentrated amounts of purines. For the most part, these high-purine foods are also high-protein foods, and they include organ meats like kidney, fish like mackerel, herring, sardines and mussels, and also yeast."

Here are some links that lead you to foods that are rich in uric acid.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/91019-foods-rich-uric-acid/

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=51

http://www.goutpal.com/915/foods-high-in-uric-acid-a-surprising-myth/

Foods High in Uric Acid To find a particular food quickly, use your browser Find function (usually Ctrl-F).
Food	Purines (Uric Acid mg/100g)
Theobromine	2300
Yeast, Brewer’s	1810
Neck sweet bread, Calf’s	1260
Sprat, smoked	804
Sheep’s spleen	773
Yeast, Baker’s	680
Ox liver	554
Pig’s heart	530
Pig’s spleen	516
Pig’s liver	515
Mushroom, flat, edible Boletus, dried	488
Fish, sardines in oil	480
Liver, Calf’s	460
Ox spleen	444
Pig’s lungs (lights)	434
Ox lungs (lights)	399
Fish, sardine, pilchard	345
Spleen, Calf’s	343
Pig’s kidney	334
Fish, trout	297
Fish, Tuna in oil	290
Ox kidney	269
Fish, Tuna	257
Ox heart	256
Liver, chicken	243
Fish, Redfish (ocean perch)	241
Heart, Sheep’s	241
Fish, Anchovy	239
Black gram (mungo bean), seed, dry	222
Fish, Herring, Matje cured	219
Kidney, Calf’s	218
Fish, Herring, Atlantic	210
Horse meat	200
Bean, Soya, seed, dry	190
Fish, Herring roe	190
Lamb (muscles only)	182
Fish, Halibut	178
Chicken (breast with skin)	175
Veal, muscles only	172
Fish, salmon	170
Poppy seed, seed, dry	170
Pork muscles only	166
Goose	165
Sausage, liver (liverwurst)	165
Fish, Saithe (coalfish)	163
Fish, Carp	160
Ox tongue	160
Pork leg (hind leg)	160
Chicken, boiling fowl, average	159
Pork fillet	150
Pork shoulder with skin (blade of shoulder)	150
Turkey, young animal, average, with skin	150
Veal knuckle with bone	150
Veal, leg of veal with bone	150
Veal, neck with bone	150
Lungs, Calf’s	147
Shrimp, brown	147
Fish, Mackerel	145
Pork chop with bone	145
Caviar (real)	144
Sunflower seed, dry	143
Pike	140
Pork chuck	140
Veal chop, cutlet with bone	140
Veal fillet	140
Veal, shoulder	140
Fish, Haddock	139
Duck, average	138
Venison haunch (leg)	138
Pig’s tongue	136
Scallop	136
Beef, muscles only	133
Rabbit meat, average with bone	132
Fish, Sole	131
Ham, cooked	131
Bean, seed, white, dry	128
Lentil, seed, dry	127
Pork belly, raw, smoked dried	127
Beef, chuck	120
Beef, fore rib, entrecote	120
Pork hip bone (hind leg)	120
Lobster	118
Chicken (chicken for roasting), average	115
Mussel	112
Sausage “Jagdwurst”	112
Beef, fillet	110
Beef, roast beef, sirloin	110
Beef, shoulder	110
Chicken, leg with skin, without bone	110
Fish, Pike-perch	110
Fish, Cod	109
Peas, chick (garbanzo), seed, dry	109
Grape, dried, raisin, sultana	107
Linseed	105
Rabbit/Hare (average)	105
Venison back	105
Sausage salami, German	104
Sausages, frying, from pork	101
Pork belly	100
Barley without husk, whole grain	96
Sausage “Mortadella”	96
Pea, seed, dry	95
Oats, without husk, whole grain	94
Plaice	93
Brain, Calf’s	92
Mushroom, flat, edible Boletus, cep	92
Sausages, frying, from veal	91
Oyster	90
Frankfurter sausages	89
Sausage “Bierschincken”	85
Pea, pod and seed, green	84
Pig’s brain	83
Broccoli	81
Bean sprouts, Soya	80
Tench	80
Nuts, peanut	79
Artichoke	78
Fish, eel (smoked)	78
Sausage “Fleischwurst”	78
Sausage, Vienna	78
Ox brain	75
Leek	74
Sausages, German (Mettwurst)	74
Apricot	73
Sausage “Munich Weisswurst”	73
Cocoa powder, oil partially removed, not including theobromine	71
Grass, Viper’s (black salsify)	71
Meat, luncheon	70
Brussel sprouts	69
Tofu	68
Chives	67
Fig (dried)	64
Plum, dried	64
Millet, shucked corn	62
Sesame (gingelly) seed, Oriental, dry	62
Fish, Crayfish	60
Crispbread	60
Mushroom	58
Banana	57
Beef, corned (German)	57
Parsley, leaf	57
Spinach	57
Peppers, green	55
Pudding, black	55
Corn, sweet	52
Cauliflower	51
Rye, whole grain	51
Wheat, whole grain	51
Oyster, mushroom	50
Kale	48
Beans, French, dried	45
Pumpkin	44
Pasta made with egg (noodles, macaroni, spaghetti, etc.	40
Lettuce, Lamb’s	38
Almond, sweet	37
Beans, French (string beans, haricot)	37
Cabbage, savoy	37
Nuts, hazelnut (cobnut)	37
Date, dried	35
Elderberry, black	33
Melon, Cantelope	33
Cabbage, red	32
Cheese, Limburger, 20% fat content in dry matter	32
Celeriac	30
Morel	30
Quince	30
Bamboo Shoots	29
Mushrooms, canned, solid and liquid	29
Olive, green, marinated	29
Cress	28
Grape	27
Kohlrabi	25
Nuts, Walnut	25
Plum	24
Squash, summer	24
Asparagus	23
Nuts, Brazil	23
Bilberry, blueberry, huckleberry	22
Cabbage, white	22
Aubergine	21
Chinese leaves	21
Peach	21
Rolls, bread	21
Strawberry	21
Avocado	19
Beet root	19
Kiwi fruit (Chinese gooseberry, strawberry peach)	19
Orange	19
Pineapple	19
Caviar substitute	18
Potato, cooked with skin	18
Raspberry	18
Carrot	17
Cherry, Morello	17
Currant, red	17
Endive	17
Mushrooms, Chanterelle	17
Mushrooms, Chanterelles, canned, solids & liquids	17
Gooseberry	16
Potato	16
Sauerkraut, dripped off	16
Radish	15
Apple	14
Beer, real, light	14
Bread, wheat (flour) or (white bread)	14
Fennel leaves	14
Beer, Pilsner lager beer, regular beer, German	13
Lettuce	13
Onion	13
Radishes	13
Chicory	12
Pear	12
Rhubarb	12
Tomato	11
Cheese, cottage	9.4
Beer, alcohol free	8.1
Yogurt, min. 3.5% fat content	8.1
Cucumber	7.3
Cheese, Brie	7.1
Cheese, edam, 30% fat content in dry matter	7.1
Cheese, edam, 40% fat content in dry matter	7.1
Cheese, edam, 45% fat content in dry matter	7.1
Cherry, sweet	7.1
Cheese, Cheddar/Cheshire cheese, 50% fat content in dry matter		6