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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. |
| 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"/ |
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The Health Benefits of Magnesium on 23. Jul 2009 in magnesium, restless leg syndrome, weakened immune system, lack of magnesium, nutrients, Health, health benefits, Diet. |
| Magnesium is a vital mineral, it helps lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes by keeping blood pressure at a healthy level, preventing abnormal blood clots in the heart and keeping its rhythm smooth and steady. It helps keep other muscles in the body healthy too and can prevent them getting stiff. Magnesium also helps the body absorb calcium and is vital for strong bones and teeth. Magnesium also helps to give you more energy. With good supplies of magnesium the active person will require less oxygen when exercising and will tire less easily than those people whose level of magnesium is low. Learning benefits A recent study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) showed that magnesium is needed for effective brain function: it helps maintain the health of the connectors that transmit information from neuron to neuron, enhancing our memories and ability to learn. Magnesium deficiencyimg src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Beebleblog/~4/_Ngvq78_Xyo" height="1" width="1"/ |
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Health Benefits of Iron on 14. Jul 2009 in iron deficiency, iron copper, iron content, iron rich foods, lack of iron, split peas, soya beans, red blood, haemoglobin, blood, muscle, food, Health, health benefits, nutrients, cereals, sesame seeds, vitamin C, Diet. |
| Most people are aware that iron is vital to good health. It forms part of the red pigment in our blood known as haemoglobin which helps carry oxygen to our cells. The brain requires about 20% of the body's supply of oxygen, so iron is essential for its function as it helps supply the oxygen it needs. Iron is also present in our muscles and, it provides them with the necessary amounts of oxygen to work effectively. Iron is also essential in the chemical process that helps to convert food into energy. Iron Deficiencyimg src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Beebleblog/~4/-vMdxIBofbM" height="1" width="1"/ |
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Pecans - A Delicious Nut packed with Goodness on 16. Dec 2008 in nutritional content, pecan nut, health benefits, nuts, Nuts and Seeds, Diet. |
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What is a Grapefruit good for? on 22. Jul 2008 in grapefruit, health warnings, nutritional information, vitamin C, health benefits, Fruit, nutrition, Uncategorized. |
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What are Strawberries good for? on 05. Jun 2008 in Strawberry, vitamin C, nutritional content, health benefits, Fruit, Uncategorized. |
| With Summer in the air and the warmer, longer evenings allowing us to make the most of being outdoors, it is time for the strawberry to make a return to our diets in other forms than just jam/preserves. Strawberries and cream, strawberries and sugar and as natural flavourings in ice cream, milkshakes, yoghurts and smoothies. [...] This is just a summary of the article please visit www.beebleblog.com for the full article and other posts based on fitness, diet and health. I hope you enjoy them! |
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What are Pumpkin Seeds good for? on 22. Apr 2008 in pepitas, pumpkin seeds, nutrients, health benefits, Nuts and Seeds, Diet. |
| After window shopping at my local health food store I happened to notice the popularity of the plain tasting pumpkin seed (aka pepitas - Beeble). Of course I just had to delve deeper and find out if these small seeds actually provide us with any nutritional benefit or if it is just one of those [...] This is just a summary of the article please visit www.beebleblog.com for the full article and other posts based on fitness, diet and health. I hope you enjoy them! |