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The Health Benefits of Manganese
on 30. Jul 2009 in brain and the nervous system, blood sugar levels, free radicals, Manganese, sex hormones, healthy bones, antioxidant, health benefits, Health, nutrients, high cholesterol, Minerals, Diet.
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| Manganese is important for growth and healthy bones, it is also involved in forming connective tissue in the body and helps in the production of collagen. Like magnesium, it helps with the absorption of calcium and it also helps the thyroid and sex hormones function effectively. It helps to regulate the blood sugar levels and is needed in the processing of fats and carbohydrates.
It is also a powerful antioxidant that searches out free radicals and neutralises them, helping to prevent disease. It is also important for the health of the brain and the nervous system and supports the immune system and the blood sugar balance.
Manganese deficiencyimg src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Beebleblog/~4/gZgeNFdxriY" height="1" width="1"/ |
Health Benefits of Copper
on 26. Jun 2009 in food and nutrition, copper deficiency, sesame seeds, intake, oysters, thyroid function, quantity, dietary reference intakes, healthy, nutrition, Health, food, nutrients, antioxidant, high cholesterol, Diet.
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| Copper is vital to our general health and cannot be manufactured by the body so we need to get our supply directly from the food we eat.
Why does our body need copper?img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Beebleblog/~4/fwyi1tp4xsQ" height="1" width="1"/ |
Cashews - the Luxury Nut
on 28. Apr 2009 in cashew nuts, antioxidant, copper content, good source of protein, unsaturated fatty acids, healthy, cholesterol, nutrients, Nuts and Seeds, fat, nuts, red blood cells, fat content, Diet.
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| I don't quite know why, but I have always thought of cashew nuts as rather sophisticated – perhaps it has something to do with the price! They are a delicious snack, a popular addition to many savoury dishes and unlike many other nuts they are less likely to damage your teeth as they are quite soft in texture.
The reason why they are always sold without their shells is because the shells contain an irritant poison that can cause skin problems – not surprising really as the cashew plant is related to poison ivy!img src="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/~r/Beebleblog/~4/TZLD5N5_R1s" height="1" width="1"/ |
Tomato - Is it a Fruit… is it a Vegetable?
on 15. Apr 2009 in tomato, potassium, lutein, vitamin b1, vitamin b2, vitamin b6, vitamin b3, cooking, Beta-carotene Tomatoes, vitamin C, nutrients, Diet, vitamin E, Selenium, antioxidant, salads, Fruit.
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| pNow the days are getting warmer it's a welcome change to think about enjoying salads again. Tomatoes are a delicious addition to any salad, but look for those grown on the vine or those having a particularly good flavour – they cost more but you will certainly taste the difference. Or you could get cheaper ones by growing your own./p
pWhat is in a Tomato?/pimg src="http://feeds2.feedburner.com/~r/Beebleblog/~4/JiRbGWkOajY" height="1" width="1"/ |
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