Lifting height with nutrition.
Lifting height with nutrition
To change the height of the Vietnamese people, the experts believe that early intervention is needed on nutrition for the couple before entering the marriage.
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According to nutrition experts, the process of urbanization accompanied the increase in a population of the mechanics, the lifestyle changes and the influence of many consumption habits of fast food has led to a number of inadequacies in the nutritional problems of children.
Trends in overweight obesity, metabolic syndrome in children are happening all over the country, especially in the large urban. Vietnam is currently faced with the double burden of nutrition, it is as if the rate of malnutrition is declining, the overweight-obesity increases.
According to the Health Ministry, the malnutrition rate of children under 5 years of age in our country has decreased from 41% in 1990 to more than 15% today. Meanwhile, the latest survey of the National Nutrition Institute also pointed out that the ratio of Overweight obesity nationwide we increased 9 times after more than 10 years. If as of 2000, the ratio of older Overweight obesity in our country is only 0.62% now have close to 6%. Note When Overweight obesity in some cities in Vietnam have higher than average rates of Asia and developing countries.
Doctors do Thi Ngoc Diep, Director of the Nutrition Center of HO CHI MINH CITY, said in HO CHI MINH CITY, the State of malnutrition of children under age 5 has dropped dramatically in the past 25 years, from almost 50% in 1990 to 4.1% in 2013.
However, in contrast to the good signs, this is the ratio of Overweight obesity in children under 5 years of age back up fast, from 3.7% in 2000 to 11.5% by 2013 (almost double the current world) …
Citing the cause of obesity, Dr Yip said that due to the disorder of nutrition, the diet of children not yet balanced, “load” more fast food, energy-rich drink, rich in fat, rich in sugar but lacks micronutrients, minerals, vitamins.
How to eat at present not yet science, young often coerced to eat, snacking, eating late at night but sedentary. “Obesity leads to many health risks such as lipid metabolism disorders and chronic diseases do not spread such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer”.
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Lifting height of intervention
According to medical experts, while overall malnutrition rate in children under 5 years is improving the status of children for malnutrition can low whistle and lighter weight is still at a high level (low malnutrition rate of whistles in 2013 is 25.9%). According to the World Health Organization, Vietnam is 1 in 20 countries with the number of malnourished children can be the world’s tallest low whistle. In Vietnam, for 4 children under age 5 are malnourished children may 1 low whistle.
According to PROF. Dr. Le Thi, Chairman of the Vietnam nutrition, malnourished children always have a height over older severe malnutrition. Many studies have also shown that malnutrition can low whistle at 3 years will affect the height when mature (18 years old). Currently, the average height of the population of Vietnam is much lower than with the countries in the region, gaining height 1.65 m new male and female reached 1.54 m.
Experts said that to prevent malnutrition, low whistle and contributed to the growth in height of the child, the need to implement the nutrition intervention strategies, in which attention early intervention for fathers, mothers before entering the marriage.
In particular, when her mother started the pregnancy until the child is 24 years old. “This is a very important stage, the decision for the development, fitness and stature position the child’s later”-an expert stressed.
Ginger Tea Shown To Naturally Kill Cancer, Dissolve Kidney Stones, Improve Liver Health And More
Published on January 3, 2017 in Overall Health by Get Holistic Health
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Ginger is another example of a ‘superfood’ that has been prized for thousands of years for its amazing health benefits, and which is now being scientifically proven to have more beneficial properties than almost anyone had previously imagined.
Recent research has shown that – among its many other health-promoting qualities – ginger may be up to 10,000 times more effective at fighting cancer than chemotherapy.
As reported by Food Revolution:
“The new study titled, ‘6-Shogaol Inhibits Breast Cancer Cells and Stem Cell-Like Spheroids by Modulation of Notch Signaling Pathway and Induction of Autophagic Cell Death,’ identified powerful anti-cancer stem cell activity in 6-shogaol, a pungent constituent of ginger produced when the root is either dried or cooked. The study also found that the cancer-destroying effects occurred at concentrations that were non-toxic to non-cancerous cells – a crucial difference from conventional cancer treatments that do not exhibit this kind of selective cytotoxicity and therefore can do great harm to the patient.”
Cancer stem cells are sometimes called “mother cells” because they are the precursors to the “daughter cells” that multiply to create tumors. As the researchers noted, chemotherapy is not effective at killing these mother cells and therefore in many cases, the cancer returns.
From the research findings:
“Cancer stem cells pose serious obstacle to cancer therapy as they can be responsible for poor prognosis and tumour relapse. To add into the misery, very few chemotherapeutic compounds show promise to kill these cells. Several researchers have shown that cancer stem cells are resistant to paclitaxel, doxorubicin, 5-fluorouracil, and platinum drugs [8, 16]. CSCs are thus an almost unreachable population in tumours for chemotherapy. Therefore any compound, that shows promise towards cancer stem cells, is a highly desirable step towards cancer treatment and should be followed up for further development.”
Ginger has been proven to be effective in killing ovarian and prostate cancer cells – further research could lead to more effective treatments that do not harm healthy cells in the human body, unlike chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Other health benefits
Aside from ginger’s potential use in fighting cancer, the root has many other properties that make it one of Nature’s most powerful remedies.
From Holistic Living Tips:
“Due to its strong anti-inflammatory, anti-parasitic, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, ginger is considered to be one of the most powerful foods of the 21st century.
“Ginger is rich in Vitamin C, magnesium and other minerals which make it extremely beneficial for your overall health. It is well known by its long history of use for improving digestion and immunity, relieving pain and fighting cardiovascular diseases, asthma and many other health issues.”
Boost your health with ginger tea
One of the best ways to reap the health-promoting properties of ginger is by drinking ginger tea. My own remedy for numerous common ailments is to simply chop up some fresh ginger into small chunks and then boil it in water for about 15–20 minutes. I like the taste without adding any sweetener, but some may find it a bit overpowering. In my experience, ginger tea is one of the best methods for fighting the onset of a cold, treating indigestion and strengthening my own immune system.
Holistic Living Tips provides a recipe that combines the health-boosting properties of both ginger and turmeric, blended with coconut milk and sweetened with honey.
The recipe is as follows:
Ingredients:
Organic honey
1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon of ground turmeric
Coconut milk
A cup of water
Method of preparation:
The preparation of ginger tea is extremely easy. First, boil some water, add turmeric and ginger and let it simmer for 7-10 minutes. Next, add the milk and then strain the tea in a cup.
Do yourself a favor and start drinking ginger tea on a regular basis. It’s a delicious way to treat minor ailments, and may even prevent you from developing cancer.
Sources:
FoodRevolution.org
HumannHealth.com
HolisticLivingTips.com
Science.NaturalNews.com
Broccoli 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
By Adda Bjarnadottir, MS | 47,914 views
Broccoli is is a cruciferous vegetable, known scientifically as Brassica oleracea.
It is related to cabbage, kale, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.
These vegetables are known for their beneficial health effects, and are sometimes referred to as the “super veggies.”
Broccoli is high in many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron and potassium. Broccoli also contains more protein than most other vegetables.
Broccoli can be enjoyed both raw and cooked, but recent research shows that gentle steaming provides the most health benefits (1, 2).
This is what broccoli looks like:
Broccoli on Wooden Table
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Nutrition Facts
Raw broccoli contains almost 90% water, 7% carbs and 3% protein, and almost no fat.
Broccoli is very low in calories, providing only 31 calories per cup.
The table below contains information on all the main nutrients in broccoli (3).
Broccoli - Nutrition Facts
Type
Serving
General
Vitamins & minerals
General information
Amount
Calories 34
Water 89 %
Protein 2.8 g
Carbs 6.6 g
Sugar 1.7 g
Fiber 2.6 g
Fat 0.4 g
Saturated 0.04 g
Monounsaturated 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated 0.04 g
Omega-3 0.02 g
Omega-6 0.02 g
Trans fat ~
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Carbs
The carbohydrates in broccoli mainly consist of fiber and sugars.
The sugars are fructose, glucose and sucrose, with small amounts of lactose and maltose (4).
However, the total carbohydrate content is very low, with only 3.5 grams of digestible carbohydrate per cup.
Fiber
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet.
It can promote gut health, help prevent various disease, and is linked to reduced body weight (5, 6).
1 cup of raw broccoli (91 g) provides 2.3 grams of fiber, which is about 5-10% of the recommended daily intake (7).
Bottom line: Broccoli is low in digestible carbs, but provides a decent amount of fiber. Fiber promotes gut health and may reduce the risk of various diseases.
Protein
Broccoli
Proteins are the building blocks of the body, and are needed for both growth and maintenance.
Broccoli is relatively high in protein compared to most commonly consumed vegetables (29% of its dry weight).
However, because of the high water content of broccoli, a cup of broccoli only provides 3 grams of protein.
Bottom line: Broccoli is higher in protein than most vegetables. However, because of its high water content, the amount of protein in each serving is relatively low.
Vitamins and Minerals
Broccoli contains a variety of vitamins and minerals.
The most abundant ones are listed below.
Vitamin C: An antioxidant, important for immune function and skin health (8). Half a cup of raw broccoli (45 grams) provides almost 70% of the recommended daily intake.
Vitamin K1: Broccoli contains high amounts of vitamin K1, which is important for blood clotting and may promote bone health (9, 10).
Folate (B9): Particularly important for pregnant women (11), folate is important for normal tissue growth and cell function (12).
Potassium: An essential mineral, beneficial for blood pressure control and preventing cardiovascular disease (13).
Manganese: This trace element is found in high amounts in whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables.
Iron: An essential mineral, which has many important functions in the body, such as the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.
Broccoli also contains numerous other vitamins and minerals, in smaller amounts.
In fact, it contains a little bit of almost everything we need.
Bottom line: Broccoli is high in many vitamins and minerals. These include vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, potassium, manganese and iron.
Other Plant Compounds
Broccoli is rich in various antioxidants and plant compounds, which contribute to its health benefits.
Raw Broccoli
Sulforaphane: One of the most abundant and extensively studied plant compounds in broccoli. It can have protective effects against various types of cancer (14, 15, 16).
Indole-3-carbinol: A unique nutrient found in cruciferous vegetables, which may have beneficial effects against cancer (17).
Carotenoids: Broccoli contains lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-carotene, which may all contribute to better eye health (18).
Kaempferol: An antioxidant with many benefits for health. It may protect against heart disease, cancer, inflammation and allergy (19).
Quercetin: An antioxidant with numerous benefits, including lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure (20).
Bottom line: Broccoli is high in many plant compounds that have been associated with health benefits. The most abundant one is called sulforaphane.
Health Benefits of Broccoli
Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli contain sulfur-containing compounds that are responsible for their often spicy and bitter taste (21).
These are bioactive compounds that may have numerous beneficial effects on health.
Woman Holding a Piece of Broccoli
Cancer Prevention
Cancer is characterized by the rapid growth of abnormal cells, beyond their normal boundaries, and is often linked to oxidative stress (22).
Broccoli is loaded with compounds that are believed to have protective effects against cancer.
Observational studies suggest that consumption of cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, is linked to reduced risk of many cancers. This includes lung, colorectal, breast, prostate, pancreatic and gastric cancer (23, 24, 25, 26).
The factor that sets cruciferous vegetables apart from other vegetables, is a unique family of plant compounds called isothiocyanates.
Isothiocyanates have been shown to affect liver enzymes, reduce oxidative stress, decrease inflammation, stimulate the immune system and decrease the development and growth of cancer (27, 28, 29).
The main isothiocyanate in broccoli is sulforaphane, which acts against formation of cancer at the molecular level, such as by reducing oxidative stress (16, 30, 31).
Sulforaphane is found in 20-100 times higher amounts in young broccoli sprouts than in full-grown broccoli heads (32).
Broccoli supplements are also available in powder form, but supplemental intake may not contribute an equivalent amount of isothiocyanates, and thus may not give the same health benefits as eating whole broccoli (33, 34).
Bottom line: Broccoli contains a unique family of plant compounds called isothiocyanates, the most abundant of which is called sulforaphane. They improve many risk factors for disease, and may reduce the risk of cancer.
Lower Cholesterol Levels
Broccoli in a Bowl
Cholesterol has many important functions in the body.
For example, it is a key factor in the formation of bile acids, which are substances that help us digest fats.
Bile acids are formed in the liver, then stored in the gallbladder and released into the digestive system whenever we eat fat.
Afterwards, the bile acids are reabsorbed into the bloodstream and used again.
Substances in broccoli have the ability to bind with bile acids in the gut, increasing their excretion out of the body and preventing them from being reused (35).
This results in the synthesis of new bile acids from cholesterol, reducing the total level of cholesterol in the body.
This effect has been linked to reduced risk of heart disease and cancer (2).
According to one study, steamed broccoli is particularly effective for lowering cholesterol levels (2).
Bottom line: Broccoli may lower cholesterol levels by binding to bile acids in the gut, causing them to be expelled from the body. This reduces total cholesterol in the body.
Eye Health
Impaired eyesight is a common consequence of aging.
Two of the main carotenoids in broccoli, lutein and zeaxanthin, have been associated with decreased risk of age-related eye disorders (36, 37).
Vitamin A deficiency may cause night blindness, which can be reversed with improved vitamin A status (38).
Broccoli contains beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. It may therefore have beneficial effects on eyesight in individuals with a low vitamin A intake.
Bottom line: Broccoli contains several carotenoids. These are plant compounds that may improve eye health and reduce the risk of eye-related diseases.
Adverse Effects
Broccoli is usually well tolerated, and allergy is rare (39).
Thyroid Problems
Broccoli is considered a goitrogen, which means that high amounts may have harmful effects on the thyroid gland in sensitive individuals.
Cooking (high heat) can alleviate these effects (40).
Blood Thinners
Individuals who are on the drug warfarin (blood thinner) should consult with a doctor before increasing their broccoli consumption, because the high amount of vitamin K may interact with the medication (41).
Bottom line: Broccoli is usually well tolerated. It may have undesirable effects on the thyroid in some people, and those taking blood thinners should consult with a doctor before incorporating large amounts of broccoli into the diet.
Summary
Broccoli is one of the most popular vegetables in the world. It is easy to prepare, and can be eaten both raw and cooked.
It is high in many nutrients, including a family of plant compounds called isothiocyanates, which may have numerous health benefits.
It is also a decent source of fiber, and higher in protein than most other vegetables.
The consumption of broccoli has been linked with reduced risk of cancer and heart disease, as well as improved eye health.
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