Anti-Cholesterol Foods and Fruits

Anti-Cholesterol Foods and Fruits - Cholesterol is something that all people are trying to avoid it. To be healthy and beautiful is the dream of everyone. And cholesterol is something that can kill you, either slowly or quickly.  

Actually, there are easy ways that you can use if you include a group of people who avoid the bad cholesterol in you. You only need to consume enough anti-cholesterol foods and fruits that commonly found in everyday life. You can replace bad fats with healthy fats. Eating a plant-based diet is a good step. This could increase the intake of vegetable protein and beneficial to lower cholesterol levels.

Anti-Cholesterol Food List

1. Mushrooms. Rich in chromium, a mineral that helps break down fats into simpler compounds, ie fatty acids. This activity helps shrink the levels of bad fats (LDL), and increase levels of good fats (HDL). Another source of chromium is nuts, like walnuts, peanuts, cashews, and almonds.
2. Fresh pumpkin seeds. So far, we often underestimate the pumpkin seeds. In fact, pumpkin seeds contains abundant copper. Low dietary intake of copper is often associated with increased levels of bad cholesterol (LDL), and lack of good cholesterol (HDL). Often consume watermelon seeds, especially fresh ones. Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are also very good.
3. Lemon. Among the various types of citrus, lime or lemon is the most contain flavonoids. This compound is able to inhibit the excessive production of LDL, thus reducing the risk of heart attack. Flavonoids are also available in tea, broccoli, tomatoes, beans, onions, and pomegranate.
4. Apples. Contains lots of soluble fiber that is the source of betaglucan. In the body, betaglucan serves to control the production and absorption of cholesterol. Another source of betaglucan is papaya, pears, carrots, peas and other leguminous vegetables (beans, winged bean), dry legumes (green bean, red bean), and brown rice.
5. Tuna fish. Includes sources of omega-3 fatty acids are popular, other than salmon and mackerel. Omega-3 specifically protects the body against rising levels of bad LDL cholesterol.
6. Local guava red. Just like watermelon red and red tomatoes, local guava red is lycopene-rich. Lycopene had a role in controlling the production of cholesterol.
7. Avocado.Pantothenic acid is the most prominent compounds in avocados which serves to reduce blood cholesterol levels. 
8. Tempe. Traditional food that is rich in isoflavone compounds. Isoflavones are anti-cholesterol fitokimiawi. Isoflavones may also be found in tofu and soy milk.
9. Peanuts. This snack contains healthy fats and rich in vitamin E, which can 'lock up' free radicals from damaging LDL cholesterol. This can prevent the formation of plaque in the blood vessels walls and prevent heart attacks.
10. Mango. Vitamin C is widely available in mango. Other Sources: starfruit, various types of citrus (grapefruit, tangerines, etc.), kedondong, papaya, rambutan, strawberry, and kiwi. Vitamin C prevents oxidation of LDL cholesterol, and thus avoid the formation of plaque in blood vessel walls.

Hopefully useful to you all!!! Anti-Cholesterol Foods And Fruits.

Sirsak/Soursop (natural cancer cure)

Sirsak/Soursoup (Natural Cancer Cure) - Indonesian people call it "Sirsak", in Bazil they call it "Graviola", while in Spain they call it "Guanabana". The fruit is slightly large size, thin fruit skin with soft spines that spread evenly, and the fruit flesh is white. Taste of this fruit is sweet-sour. For Indonesian people, to consume this fruit is common, especially if used as a juice. And I'm sure you also know / ever consume this fruit. But do you know if this fruit is very beneficial for your health as a natural cancer cure?

Usefulness of this fruit is as anti-tumors / cancers that are very strong. Even medically proven to cure all types of cancers such as colon cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and others.

Research Results

Research has proven that if the soursop tree and its fruit can be useful for :

• Attack cancer safety and effectively with an all-natural therapy that does not cause extreme nausea, weight loss and hair loss
• Protect your immune system and avoid deadly infections
• Feel stronger and healthier throughout the course of the treatment
• Boost your energy and improve your outlook on life

Several tests have been conducted in more than 20 laboratories, concluded that if the extract from the soursop fruit can: 

• Effectively target and kill malignant cells in 12 types of cancer, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreatic cancer.
• The tree compounds proved to be up to 10.000 times stronger in slowing the growth of cancer cells than adriamycin, a chemotherapeutic drug commonly used!
• What's more, unlike chemotherapy, the compound extracted from the Soursop tree selectively hunts down and kills the cancer cells only. It does not harm healthy cells.

 Nutritional Content

 In general, the nutritional value contained from soursop fruit (100 gram serving) are:

• Vitamin: C 20.6
• Calcium: 14
• Iron: 0.6
• Calories: 66
• Dietary Fiber: 3.3g
• Protein: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 14mg
• Sugars: 13.54g
• Total Carbohydrate: 16.84g
• Total Fat: 0.3g
• Saturated Fat: 0.05g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 0.09g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.06g 

In addition to his greatness that can cure cancer, the root-bark-leaf-seed from the fruit, also works and has other benefits such as:

• Anti-bacterial, anti fungal, effective against various types of parasites / worms, lowers high blood pressure, depression, stress, and normalize the nervous system back unfavorable, cure heart disease, asthma, liver problems and rheumatism. 

I think this highly enough information. Soursop is a fruit that highly useful, as a natural cancer cure, and also useful to overcome other diseases.

The Benefits of Jamu

What kind of disease could jamu cure?
The reply is almost every disease, jamu could cure. The people of Indonesia have long believed that if jamu can keep them healthy and beautiful. There are various kinds of jamu to combat different kind of illness. In Principle there are two types of jamu; the first is jamu to maintain physical fitness and health, the locally popular are Galian Singset (to keep women body fit and slim) and Sehat Lelaki (to keep men body healthy). The second is jamu to cure various kinds of illness. Except the above, there are special jamu created with the purpose to maintain a loving family harmony. The popular products among other are Sari Rapet, which makes a women sexual organ in a good condition, as for the man the matched product is jamu Kuat Lekaki (strong man). The Javanese are also taking a great care to pregnant women during pre and postnatal period by producing the related jamu. There are also jamu for the babies.

The Herbs for Jamu

There are hundreds of herbs for jamu prescriptions, among other are:

Spices
Ginger (Zingiber Officinale)
Lempuyang (Zingiber Oronaticum)
Temu Lawak/ Wild Ginger (Curcuma Cautkeridza)
Kunyit/ Tumeric (Curcuma Domestica)
Kencur/ Greater Galingale (Kaemferi Galanga)
Lengkuas/ Ginger Plant (Elpina Galanga)
Bengle (Zingiber Bevifalium)

Leaves
Secang (Caesalpinia Sappan Hinn)
Sambang Dara (Rexco Ecaria Bicolar Hassk)
Brotowali (Tiospora Rumpii Boerl)
Adas (Foeniculum Vulgare Mill)

Fruits
Jeruk Nipis/ Calamondin (Citrae Aurantifalia Sivingle)
Ceplukan (Physalic Angulata Him)
Nyamplung (Calophylum Inaphyllu)

Barks
Kayu Manis/ Cinamon (Gijeyzahyza Glabra)

Flowers
Melati/ Yasmin (Jataninum Sunbac Ait)
Rumput Alang-alang (Gramineae)

Superiority Of Herbal Medicine

It is worth to note that some jamu factories in Java are exporting its products. Besides the export of ready made jamu, 25 kinds of herbal plants and ingredients are also in the list of export to Europe, Australia, USA, Japan, etc.

No Side Effects
The people like to consume jamu due to :

• Availability in many places
• Comparatively cheap price
• No side effects

Jamu ( Indonesian Herbal Medicine )

'Back to nature' is not merely a slogan in Java and Indonesia. The visible proof is the use of traditional herbal medicine of various type of 'medical plants', either from the leaves, the fruits, the roots, the flowers or the barks, etc. Nowadays people prefer to use natural way to maintain health and beauty.

These herbal medicine had been used since the ancient time up to now, it is largely consumed by people of different level; lower, middle and upper, in the villages and in the big cities. They believe if jamu has the efficacy to maintain health or cure illnesses they suffered.

Information About Jamu (Indonesian Herbal Medicine)

The first seminar about jamu has been held in Solo in 1940, followed by a Formation of Indonesia's Jamu Committee in 1944. In the 1966, a seminar on jamu was held again. In 1981, a book titled 'The use of Medical Plants' was established to support the jamu industry in the country.

The method of using the jamu remains the same as the ancestors did. Some are consumed by drinking it and some are for outside application.

At present one could buy easily ready made jamu packed modernly in the form of powder, pills, capsules, drinking liquid and ointments. Of course there are still jamu shops, which sell only ingredients or prepare the jamu on spot as required by buyers. Some women are roaming the street to sell jamu, is a common view across the country.

The traditional methods of making jamu such as by boiling the prepared herbal ingredients (jamu godok) still prevail in Javanese society. The popular traditional tools of making jamu are still available in many Javanese houses such as; Lumpang (small iron Mortar), pipisan, parut (grater), kuali (clay pot), etc.

Hopefully useful!

Benefits Of The Tomatoes

Benefits Of The Tomatoes - Everyone must know the tomatoes. And everyone also believe if I say that eating tomatoes can make our body healthy. But the truth is not only keep us healthy, tomatoes also has benefits that can make you always look beautiful.

Contains protein, phosphorus, iron, sulfur, vitamin A, B1, and C, tomatoes has several benefits to keep you beautiful.

To refine your face, take some tomatoes then slice it. Use this sliced tomatoes as a scrub on the face. Or, you can smear of tomato juice into your face every day. It will make your face feel fresh.

As a protector of the sun, take a few leaves of tomato. Blend it with some water, then paste it into your face.

So, wouldn't it be safer if we always strive to maintain our health and beauty naturally? Hopefully the information about the benefits of the tomatoes is useful for you!

Herbal Medicine For Overcoming Anemia

Papaya tree

Curcuma

Herbal Medicine For Overcoming Anemia - Anemia may be often ignored by people. But actually it's very annoying if allowed to continue. People who suffer anemia often feel tired easily, which of course it can interfere with daily activities.

This herbal medicine is very good when consumed by women at monthly cycles time, it can also to prevent anemia, and avoid complaints tired and listless.

Materials needed:

- 3 young papaya leaf stalk
- 1 seed curcuma

How to make:

Wash stalk young papaya leaves to clean, then add curcuma. Grind all ingredients until smooth. Add a glass of water then filter it. Drink this concoction once a day during the monthly cycle or when you feel you need it. Eventually you will feel your body more healthy and fresh.

Hopefully this simple recipe can help you overcome the anemia!

Mengkudu ( Natural Cancer Cure )

Initially, this fruit is not considered, because the disgusting smell and the ugly form. In addition, the fruit is also known as wild plants. But now is another story, the fruit is highly recognized and sought by the people. Not because it taste, but because of the benefits for the body health, as a natural cancer cure.

According to the Pacific Science Journal (1949), Mengkudu fruit (Morinda citrifolia L) allegedly came from Indonesia. This fruit is also known as Noni fruit or Pace. Shape of pear fruit, the color is green when young and change into yellowish white when if it is matured. The other characteristics is very sour taste with a very sharp aroma when the fruit is old or mature.

Various Benefits of Mengkudu / Noni

If you want to get the maximum benefit from the mengkudu, consumption of fruit that is old or mature. Research results showed that the more mature the fruit, the substances that are useful also more and more. Mengkudu fruit contains anthraquinone compound that act as anti-bacteria and fungi, turpentine work to rejuvenate the body cells, dammacanthel that can prevent cancer cell growth and the growth of abnormal cells in the pre-cancer stages. Fruits that have a 52% water content also contains various vitamins, including askorbat acid, kaproat acid, kaprik acid and kaprilat acid that able to prevent the free radicals that cause cancer.

Another benefit of the mengkudu fruit is can treat heart disease, stabilize blood pressure, treat digestive disturbances, treat diabetes, and reduce the risk of stroke.

So, with so many benefits to our health than as a natural cancer cure, why don't you start taking it from now?

Hopefully useful!