Monthly Archives: December 2011

Phytochemicals in Foods – 12 Health Benefits of Tangeritin

Tangeritin, one of the flavones, is found in tangerine and many citrus peels Health benefits 1. Cholesterol In the investigation of the formulations containing citrus polymethoxylated flavones (PMFs), mainly tangeretin, or citrus flavanone glucosides, hesperidin and naringin and theirs anti … Continue reading

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Phytochemicals in Foods – 13 Health Benefits of Luteolin

Luteolin is a yellow crystalline compound of Flavones, belonging to the class of Flavonoids (polyphenols) found in the leaves, but it is also seen in celery, thyme, dandelion, rinds, barks, carrots, olive oil, peppermint, rosemary, navel oranges, oregano, etc. Health … Continue reading

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The Popular Super Foods – Shiitake Mushroom Health Benefits and Side effects

Shiitake mushroom is an edible mushroom, genus Lentinula, beloning to family Marasmiaceae, native to East Asia and widely cultivated for consumption for its health benefits and commercial purpose in many Asian countries. Nutritional supplements 1. Protein 2. Dietary fiber 3. … Continue reading

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The World Most Popular Herbs – Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum) Health Benefits and Side Effects

Fenugreeks are plants with spicy favor in their seeds, genus Trigonella, belonging to the family Fabaceae, native to the Middle East. The plant is cultivated worldwide as food sources. In herbal medicine, fenugreeks have been used to reduce cholesterol, promote … Continue reading

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The World Most Popular Herbs – Feverfew (Tanacetum Parthenium) Health Benefits and Side Effects

Feverfew is a small bush with scene leaves, genus Tanacetum, belonging to family Asteraceae and native to Euro-Asia. The heral plant has been used in traditional and herbal medicine to treat fever, headaches, migraine headaches, arthritis, stomach aches, toothaches, insect … Continue reading

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The World Super Foods – Coriander health Benefits and Side Effects

Coriander is an annual herb, genus Coriandrum in the family Apiaceae, native to southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most … Continue reading

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The Popular Super Foods -Pomegranates(Punica Granatum) Health Benefits and Side Effects

Pomegranates is a fruit-bearing small tree, genus Punica, belonging to family Lythraceae, native to Iran but has been cultivated in Asian since ancient time. Nutritional Supplements 1. Dietary fiber Daily intake of right amount of fibers can prvent and treat … Continue reading

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The World Most Healthy Foods – Nuts & Seeds – Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) Health Benefits and Side Effects

[Medical Advisor journals] [The world healthy foods List] [The world healthy food recipes] Peanuts Peanuts is belong to the the legume related to the bean family and first cultivated in the in the Chaco region of Paraguay and Bolivia. Recommended … Continue reading

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The World Most Healthy Foods – Vegetables – Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea) Health Benefits and Side Effects

[Medical Advisor journals] [The world healthy foods List] [The world healthy food recipes] Brussels sprouts Brussels sprout is a spcies of wild cabbage (Brassica oleracea), belong to the family of Brassicaceae and was cultivated since ancient Rome. Nutritional Supplements 1. … Continue reading

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The World Most Healthy Foods – Fruits – Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos) Health Benefits and Side Effects

[Medical Advisor journals] [The world healthy foods List] [The world healthy food recipes] Cranberry Cranberry is a species of Vaccinium oxycoccos, belong to the family Ericaceae. It is low, creeping shrubs or vines up to 2 m long and 5 … Continue reading

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