...What is Lycopene? Lycopene is a carotene that gives some vegetables and fruit their red colour. It can be found naturally in red peppers, tomatoes, watermelons, carrots, pink grapefruits, cranberries, and papayas. Moreover, lycopene can be found in a few vegetables that are not red in colour, such as parsley or asparagus. Once it has entered the body, lycopene is transported by specialized proteins called lipoproteins to various organs. The majority of lycopene accumulates in the blood, liver, adrenal glands, and testicles in male patients. Although lycopene is classified as a carotene, it does not have vitamin A activity. What are the Benefits of Lycopene? Lycopene has been shown to be a powerful antioxidant. It makes up for more than 50% of all carotenes in the human body. Several studies suggest that its antioxidant strength is twice as powerful as that of beta-carotene and thrice as powerful as that of vitamin E. Lycopene capsules are usually prescribed for patients suffering from various types of heart and blood vessel conditions, human papilloma virus (HPV) infections, and even certain types of cancer. Recent studies suggest that lycopene could also be used to protect the skin from the harmful effects of the sun....
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...Eating tomatoes must be the first choice in diet to reduce blood pressure. Verifications from previous hypertensive case reports clinically suggest supplementations of lycopene can amend BP control with proper acquired facts of drug interactions. Paran and colleagues had a study on lycopene in the treatment of type I hypertension for 8 weeks with 10mg lycopene serum. Abruptly it drop blood pressure and firmly function well in endothelial vessels. Thus supplementations are proven lately to be reliable on exhortation with 10-20mg in lycopene food sources. On effective confirmation investigations proceeded further on vasculatures in cardiac disease on healthy participants. The body weight, height and BMI in kg measured separately for venous occlusion...
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...levels of nitrogen (N1, N2), phosphorous (P1, P2) and N+P (N1P1, N1P2, N2P1, N2P2) mixed fertilizers was investigated on volatile substances, soluble sugars, organic acids, titratable acidity, dry matter and lycopene of “Corbarino” cherry-like tomatoes. The flavor volatiles reached the highest concentrations in red-ripe cherry-like tomatoes treated with N1. Glucose, fructose, dry matter and titratable acidity increased only in N+P fertilized samples. Among the organic acids, citric increased, malic decreased and oxalic was constant in all the fertilized samples. Lycopene reached the highest values in N2 and N2P2 samples. INTRODUCTION Tomato, a key vegetable in the Italian Mediterranean diet, has recently gaining been attention in relation to the prevention of some human diseases. This interest is due to the presence of carotenoids and particularly lycopene, which is an unsaturated alkylic compound that appears to be an active compound in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular risk and in slowing down cellular aging, owing to its high antioxidant and antiradical power (GERSTER 1997; GIOVANNUCCI et al. 1995). Lycopene is found in fresh, redripe tomatoes as all-trans (79-91%) and cis- (9-21%) isomers (STAHH and SIES, 1992; SHI et al. 1999; BOILEAU et al. 2002). Lycopene and vitamins give a measure of the nutraceutical quality, while flavour volatiles, soluble sugars, organic acids, etc. express the nutritional quality. In red-ripe tomato fruit, many volatile compounds...
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...Ingredients * 1 400-gram pack macaroni * Meat filling: * 1/4 cup oil * 4 cloves garlic, minced * 1 small onion, chopped * 1 green bell pepper, diced * 1/2 kilo ground beef * 1/4 kilo ham, cubed * 2 cups tomato sauce * 2 tablespoons catsup * 2 pieces bay leaf * salt and pepper to taste * Becamel Sauce: * 1/2 cup butter * 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 1 big can avaporated milk * 1 1/2 cups chicken broth * 1 can cream of mushroom soup Instructions 1. Boil macaroni as directed in the package. 2. Drain then set aside. 3. Prepare Meat Filling: 4. In a skillet, heat oil. 5. Saute garlic and onions. 6. Add pepper and cook until tender. 7. Add ground beef and ham and cook until browned. 8. Add tomato sauce, catsup, bay leaves and seasoning. 9. Bring to a boil, lower heat then aloow to simmer for a few minutes. 10. If sauce get too thick, add a little water. 11. Add this mixture to the cokked macaroni. 12. Mix very well then transfer to an ovenproof glass dish. Set aside. 13. Prepare Bechamel Sauce: 14. Melt butter then add flour. 15. Stir to remove lumps. 16. Add milk and chicken broth while stirring continuously. 17. Add cream of mushroom soup and cook until smooth and thick. 18. Poor evenly over the macaroni in the dish. 19. Top with some grated cheese then bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until top is lightly...
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...Chronic Disease Risk Assessment Jerrod H. Hasenbank Sci 162 March 23, 2014 Debra Santi Chronic Disease Risk Assessment The Chronic Disease Risk Assessment I took was for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a disease that affects only men usually above 50 years of age. About one in five men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, making it the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. The prostate is a gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The gland is roughly the size of a walnut. It is positioned just below the bladder and surrounds the urethra. The primary purpose of the prostate gland is to produce fluid that is part of semen. The National Cancer Institute defines prostate cancer as “Cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate gland.” (National Cancer Institute, 2013). Some of the known un-modifiable risk factors for developing prostate cancer are age, family history, and race. Other modifiable risk factors include being overweight, smoking, not eating a healthy diet and not getting enough physical exercise. As a man ages, the risk of developing prostate cancer increases. Prostate cancer diagnosis is unusual in men under the age of 50. Male family medical history plays a role in raising the chances of a man being diagnosed with prostate cancer. African American men have been shown to have an increased risk of prostate cancer than in white men. Men can reduce their chances of developing prostate cancer greatly by incorporating...
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...Tournefort[4]. It translates as “wolfpeach” and possibly comes from German werewolf myths. Those myths said that deadly nightshade was used to call werewolves. Tomato has a similar but much larger fruit which was called “wolfpeach” when it arrived to Europe[5]. The tomato originated in South America and was spread around the world through the Spanish colonization of the Americas. Today its many varieties are widely grown, often in cooler climates in greenhouses. It belongs to the nightshade family. The tomato has a weak stem that often vines around other plants and it usually grows to 1-3 meters in height. The tomato fruit is consumed in different ways such as raw, as an ingredient in drinks, many dishes and sauces. Its fruit is rich in lycopene, which has potential health benefits. It lives for more than two years in its native habitat, however if grown outdoors in temperate climates its life period is often annual[3]. The origin of tomato Where did the tomato came from? Tomatoes have been grown in gardens around the world and in many places cultivation of the tomato goes back centuries. It is not always easy to pinpoint where it all begun. The idea put forward by Russian scientist Vavilov states that if one wants to determine the center of origin of any crop species, one must look for the area which still has the highest diversity of that crop. This is based on the idea that only a portion of the wild plant gene pool will be included into a domesticated plant line. By...
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...The Chemistry behind a Cheeseburger The first cheeseburger was created between 1924 and 1926 by a 16 year old chef from Pasadena, California named Lionel Sternberger. The anecdote goes that a passing homeless man suggested Sternberger should add a slice of cheese to his hamburger order. Sternberger then added this to his main menu at the Rite Spot and the cheeseburger was born.1 Today the cheeseburger is marketed by not only fast food chains like Steak-N-Shake and McDonald’s but also steakhouses such as Longhorn and Logan’s Roadhouse. Whether you choose to cook your cheeseburgers at home on the grill or grab one on the go, cheeseburgers are an American tradition that everyone can enjoy. However, not all who devour this scrumptious piece of American history actually know the chemistry behind the ingredients that come together to make this delicious masterpiece. A cheeseburger would not exist without the bun to hold all of the ingredients together. The bun is made of flour, a starch or long chains of sugars molecules known as polysaccharides, yeast, salt and water. Flour, or grains are comprised mainly of wheat. When these ingredients mix, the flour gums up and absorbs all the water to produce a protein matrix called gluten. Gluten is elastic and holds the bread together to give it structure. As you knead the dough, the yeast, a living single cell creature, begins to eat the starch. When the starch is consumed by the yeast, carbon dioxide is produced. The process of microbes...
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... V. Bhardwaj, D.K. Sahana, M.N.V. Ravi Kumar ⁎ Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Phase-X, S.A.S. Nagar, Mohali, Punjab, India - 160062 Received 31 January 2006; accepted 26 April 2006 Available online 13 May 2006 Abstract Antioxidants are emerging as prophylactic and therapeutic agents. These are the agents, which scavenge free radicals otherwise reactive oxygen species and prevent the damage caused by them. Free radicals have been associated with pathogenesis of various disorders like cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative disorders and are implicated in aging. Several antioxidants like SOD, CAT, epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate, lycopene, ellagic acid, coenzyme Q10, indole-3-carbinol, genistein, quercetin, vitamin C and vitamin E have been found to be pharmacologically active as prophylactic and therapeutic agents for above mentioned diseases. Antioxidants are part of diet but their bioavailability through dietary supplementation depends on several factors. This major drawback of dietary agents may be due to one or many of the several factors like poor solubility, inefficient permeability, instability due to storage of food, first pass effect and GI degradation. Conventional dosage forms may not result in efficient formulation owing to their poor biopharmaceutical properties. Principles of novel drug delivery systems need to be applied to significantly improve the performance...
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...Make a rosewater mask. Rosewater has properties that make it a great tool for gently lightening dark circles and other darker areas of skin.[5] To make a rosewater mask, combine two tablespoons of milk with one tablespoon of lemon juice, one tablespoon of gram flour, and 2 tablespoons of rosewater. Mix the ingredients together and apply as a mask. Leave it in place for 20 minutes, then rinse it off. Add a pinch of turmeric powder to a tablespoon of gram flour with a few drops of lemon juice. Mix well and apply. Wash off in half an hour. 1. Tea Water and Honey Face Pack: If you simply love the aroma of tea, you can also use it for your skin. You can use tea water for bath and soak in its fragrance. Also you can put tea water in a spray bottle and gently spray it on your face to feel rejuvenated. You can use normal black tea, green tea or herbal teas like chamomile, mint and lavender. Just like you drink tea to relieve stress, similarly de-stress your skin with a tea water wash. The antioxidants in tea water will flush out the free radicals and toxins from your skin. Adding honey will help to protect your face from bacteria and keep it hydrated. Things you will need: * 1 cup of tea water (cooled down) * 2 spoons of rice flour * ½ a spoon of honey The rice flour acts as an excellent scrub and honey moisturizes the skin. Method: * Mix the above ingredients and apply on the skin. Leave it on till the mask dries completely for around 20 minutes or more. ...
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...Sonia Belfance April 27, 2012 Human Nutrition Final Thesis Paper Anti-Aging Foods I am a firm believer that the first and foremost of any anti-aging regiment should be working from the insides out. Eating a healthy die that contains anti-aging foods will slow down the aging process. What you eat has a tremendous impact not only on your health but also on your life span. Anti-aging foods are known to give you better endurance, prolong your lifespan, obtain a better quality of sleep, feel vital and energetic, and they can promote a sense of calmness and wellbeing. Anti-aging foods can reduce the effects of aging and even reverse the damage to your body caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. Some of the most notable anti-aging foods are avocados, berries, nuts, garlic, soya, watermelon and ginger. Avocado is a fruit which is usually eaten as a vegetable and is a good source of healthy monosaturated fat that can help reduce levels of a bad type of cholesterol in the body. Avocados are a good source of Vitamin E and can help maintain healthy skin and prevent skin aging. They are rich in potassium which helps prevent fluid retention and high blood pressure. Avocados provide nearly 20 percent of essential nutrients including fiber, potassium, vitamin e, b vitamins and folic acid. They also act as a nutrient booster by enabling the body to absorb more fat-soluble nutrients such as alpha, beta carotene and lutein. Avocados are rich, creamy...
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...Prostate cancer Introduction Prostate cancer is a cancerous tumor in the prostate gland, a small walnut-sized gland in men that makes seminal fluid, which helps carry sperm out of the body. The prostate is located beneath the bladder and surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine out through the penis. Prostate tumors can be benign or cancerous. With benign tumors, the prostate gets bigger and squeezes the urethra, interrupting the normal flow of urine. This condition, called benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH, is common and not usually life threatening. Prostate cancer -- one of the most common kinds of cancer in men -- can spread beyond the prostate gland and be life threatening. Prostate cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths in men of all ages and the most common cause in men over 75 years old. Men younger than 40 don't usually get prostate cancer. Some are at higher risk, including African-American men older than 60, farmers, tire plant workers, painters, and men exposed to cadmium. Most cancerous tumors in the prostate grow slowly and either don't spread or don't cause harm for decades. When caught early, prostate cancer can be treated successfully in more than 90% of cases. Men 50 years old and older should talk to their doctors about being screened for prostate cancer. Signs and Symptoms Many people with prostate cancer have no symptoms at all, especially in the early stages. Some symptoms that may indicate prostate cancer...
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...The tomato is the edible, often red fruit/berry of the nightshade Solanum lycopersicum, History Etymology The word "tomato" comes from the Spanish tomate, which in turn comes from the Nahuatl word tomatotl,. It first appeared in print in 1595. A member of the deadly nightshade family, tomatoes were erroneously thought to be poisonous by Europeans who were suspicious of their bright, shiny fruit. Native versions were small, like cherry tomatoes, and most likely yellow rather than red. The tomato is native to western South America and Central America. Mesoamerica Aztecs and other peoples in Mesoamerica used the fruit in their cooking. The exact date of domestication is unknown: by 500 BC, it was already being cultivated in southern Mexico and probably other areas. The Pueblo people are thought to have believed that those who witnessed the ingestion of tomato seeds were blessed with powers of divination. The large, lumpy tomato, a mutation from a smoother, smaller fruit, originated in Mesoamerica, and may be the direct ancestor of some modern cultivated tomatoes. Unique varieties were developed over the next several hundred years for uses such as dried tomatoes, sauce tomatoes, pizza tomatoes, and tomatoes for long term storage. These varieties are usually known for their place of origin as much as by a variety name. For example, Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio is the "hanging tomato of Vesuvius". Five different varieties have traditionally been used to make these "hanging"...
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...Yeah we can say that. Lemon is a great detoxifying agent, Enriched with vitamin c it can do wonders on your liver and digestive system if you are facing any problems. Just a glass of Luke warm water with half a lemon and 1 tsp honey and you are ready to fight with all day fat. ________________________________________ Tomatoes The most widely used in Mexican cuisine and others as well, they contain huge amounts of vitamin C and other antioxidants, but they have high concentration of lycopene. Lycopene is a cancer fighter and even ward off heart disease. Kale Kale known to have vitamin A, vitamin K, and vitamin C, antioxidants, and lowers cholesterol can be used in smoothies, salads and chips. Grapefruit One fruits that helps in shedding weight with anti-oxidants that can make you look younger. Grapefruits are good to eat in breakfast. They provide wholesome 97k/cal energy in one cup. The list might go on. Here we have mentioned all healthy food to lose weight, popular and proven. Create your own diet plan and try to add maximum recipes of them. Make your friends set your example when it comes to shed weight...
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...------------------------------------------------- JALAPENO PEPPERS VITAMINS Each serving of jalapeno peppers provides a significant amount of vitamin A and vitamin C. One cup of the sliced peppers has 106.7 milligrams of vitamin C, or 70 percent of the RDA for vitamin C. CARBOHYDRATYS A 1-cup, 90-gram serving of raw, sliced jalapeno peppers contains approximately 5 grams of total carbohydrates, or 2 percent of the amount of carbohydrates that the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends daily for a healthy adult following a 2,000-calorie diet Cancer: As an excellent source of the strong antioxidant vitamin C as well as other antioxidants, watermelon can help combat the formation of free radicals known to cause cancer. Lycopene intake has been linked with a decreased risk of prostate cancer prevention in several studies. Inflammation: Choline is a very important and versatile nutrient in watermelon that aids our bodies in sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory. Choline also helps to maintain the structure of cellular membranes, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, assists in the absorption of fat and reduces chronic inflammation. Muscle soreness: Watermelon and watermelon juice have been shown to reduce muscle soreness and improve recovery time following exercise in athletes. Researchers believe this is likely do to the amino Skin: Watermelon is also great for your skin because it contains vitamin A, a nutrient required for sebum production that...
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...in South America, the Near East, and Africa. In America, black males suffer from the disease 37 percent more often than white males. Evidence links diets with a lot of animal fats with prostate cancer. One study found that human prostate cancer tumors grew only half as fast in mice with diets of 21 percent fat as in mice with diets of 40 percent fat. Diet differences are believed to explain why prostate cancer is 120 times greater in the United States than in China, where fatty foods are not part of the general diet. Some foods seem to act as a shield against this disease. A nine-year study published in 1995 suggests that tomato products protect against prostate cancer, possibly because tomatoes are rich in a substance called lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant, a chemical that messes up the cellular process of oxidation. Too much cellular oxidation can be dangerous to a person’s health because it produces molecules called free...
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