UTAFITI: PILIPILI HUCHANGIA MAISHA MAREFU

Kwa miaka mingi sasa, binadamu amekuwa akitumia pilipili kuongeza ladha kwenye mlo wake. Kuna wanaovutiwa na ukali wake na vilevile wanaoichukia kutokana na ukali huo.

Sasa utafiti umeonyesha si ladha tu ambayo pilipili huongeza, bali pia hufanya wanaoila kuwa na maisha marefu.

Matokeo ya utafiti yaliyochapishwa kwenye jarida moja la matibabu nchini Uingereza kwa jina British Medical Journal yanasema kula mlo uliotiwa viungo, ikiwemo pilipili, huwa na manufaa kwa afya ya binadamu.

AFYA: FAIDA YA JUISI YA KOMAMANGA

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   1. Huweza kuzuia maendeleo ya saratani ya mapafu.
   2. Hupambana na saratani ya matiti
   3. Hupunguza ukuaji wa saratani ya kibofu
   4. Inaweza kuzuia na kupunguza kasi ya ugonjwa wa Alzheimer
   5. Inapunguza kolesterol
   6. Hushusha shinikizo la damu
   7. Hulinda meno

   
   
   

   1. Inasemekana ukinywa juisi ya komamanga (pomegranate) nusu lita kila siku kwa muda wa mwezi mmoja, inasaidia kupunguza mafuta tumboni kwa wale wenye vitambi. Jitahidi kuwa na matumizi ya haya matunda unufaike na uboreshe afya yako.

AFYA: KULA VIFUATAVYO ILI KUONDOA MAFUTA YA TUMBO

AFYA: FAIDA YA MAFUTA YA NAZI

• Fatty acids zilizomo katika mafuta ya nazi husaidia  kuimarisha uwezo wa ubongo kwa wagonjwa wa Alzheimer.

• Mafuta ya nazi yanasaidia kuondoa mafuta mwilini hususan mafuta hatari yaliyo tumboni.Hii huweza kufanyika kwa kuweka mafuta ya nazi katika chakula.

• Watu wanaokula sana nazi ndiyo watu wenye afya bora duniani.

                                            

THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING LEMON WATER

Lemon juice is a fantastic remedy for sore throats and tonsillitis. It can also relieve symptoms of asthma for some people.

2. Because of its high vitamin C content, it is used to prevent and treat many infections, speed up the healing of wounds, and reduce allergic responses.

JE,UNAUJUA MSWAKI? SOMA HAPA

Miswak

Mswaki (inatokana na neon la  Kiarabu miswaq), ni kijiti kibichi ambacho kinatokana na mti au kichaka na kisha kutafunwa upande mmoja na  hutumika kusafishia meno kutokana na mabaki ya chakula yanayoweza kuyaharibu.

FAIDA ZA MSWAKI

Inasemekana mswaki unaimarisha ufizi (nyama inayoshikili meno), unazuia uozo wa meno, unaondoa maumivu ya meno na harufu mbaya kinywani.

13 HEALTH BENEFITS OF ORANGES

1. Helps Prevent Cancer

Oranges are rich in citrus limonoids, proven to help fight a number of varieties of cancer including that of the skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon.

2. Prevents Kidney Diseases

Drinking orange juice regularly prevents kidney diseases and reduces the risk of kidney stones.

5 FOODS FOR NATURALLY GLOWING SKIN

1:Dark Green Leafy Vegetables

Adding them to your daily diet is one of the easiest ways to enhance the skin’s natural radiance. Loaded with antioxidants, essential vitamins and nutrients, dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, Swiss chard, arugula help rid our skin of dullness and endow us with glowing skin.

2: Kiwi

Speaking of food for healthy skin, kiwis are true skin-savers! High on Vitamin C content, it protects our skin against the onset of wrinkles and boosts collagen synthesis. In fact, any Vitamin C-rich food such as guavas, oranges, bell peppers, grapefruit, strawberries etc. will do the trick. Vitamin C has multiple benefits for our skin including protecting it from sun damage and promoting cell turnover, thus preserving the youth and beauty of our skin.

3. Wild Salmon & Nuts

Food rich in Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for providing skin with a healthy dose of natural oils (good fats) that in turn reduces inflammation, acne, scaly skin and redness. We can acquire smooth, healthy and glowing skin through consumption of nuts like walnuts and almonds and fish like salmon, trout and herring. A perfect source of ingredients expected from skin glowing foods.

4. Carrots

This easily makes its way into the list of skin-friendly food!  Containing high levels of beta-carotene, Vitamin A and antioxidants, carrots can give us healthy skin from the inside by flushing out toxins. It protects our skin from sun-induced damage preventing premature ageing and wrinkles. Thus warding off or at least delaying the ageing process.

5. Water

This is not new to us but yes, water can make us glow from head to toe! Drinking lots of water throughout the day will keep your system internally hydrated which in turn directly reflects on your skin. Water helps us not only by flushing out the harmful toxins from our system but also by keeping those ugly wrinkles at bay and giving us naturally getting glowing skin. Keep a bottle of water handy and sip when you crave for your favorite cola the next time!

GINGER JUICE BENEFITS

1. Anti Inflammatory

One of the most effective uses of ginger is that it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent that helps reduce joint inflammations. A study shows that people who consume ginger juice have less pain and other inflammatory diseases as it contains antioxidants which help to increase the flow of fresh blood by removing harmful impurities in the body.

2. Prevents Cancer

Ginger acts excellently for preventing cancer and also killing the cancer causing cells. In a study, it was found that ginger slows down the growth of breast cancer cells.

AFYA: FAIDA YA PILIPILI MANGA( BLACK PEPPER)

Pilipili manga

Pilipili manga ina faida nyingi sana kiafya katika mwili wa binadamu. Ni nzuri kutumia unga wa pilipili manga katika chakula aidha wakti unapika au kuongezea katika chakula kilichopikwa. Baadhi ya faida hizo ni:

•  Inasaidia katika kupunguza uzito
• Inasaidia katika usagwaji wa chakula Inazuia saratani hususan saratani ya matiti
•  Inatibu mafua.Nyunyizia unga wa pilipili manga katika supu ya moto
•  Husaidia watu wenye anorexia: Pilipilimanga ni inajulikana kuboresha usagwaji wa chakula na kuongeza hamu ya kula
•  Inaweza kutumika kama njia ya kuzuia uzazi kwa wanawake
•  Inasaidia kutibu magonjwa yanayosababishwa na bakteria
• Inasaidia kuimarisha afya ya meno hususan kuzuia kuoza kwa meno
• Inaondoa mikunjo(wrinkles)

FAIDA ZA MDALASINI

Mdalasini ni moja ya kiungo kizuri na muhimu sana kuwa nacho jikoni kwako. Kiungo hiki kina faida nyingi sana. Zifuatazo ni baadhi tu ya faida zake:

• Mdalasini ina uwezo wa kupambana na bakteria. Ni nzuri ktk kupambana na  maambukizi katika kibofu cha mkojo
• Inashusha shinikizo la damu
• Inapambana na kolesterol mbaya
• Inaimarisha afya ya fizi na meno

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OKRA/ LADIES FINGER HEALTH BENEFITS

FAIDA ZA MAFUTA YA UBUYU/UNGA WA UBUYU

Yana Virutubisho Vifuatavyo:

• -Vitamin:  (Thiamin) vitamin B1, Riboflavin) B2, (Niacin) B3, kiasi kikubwa cha (Ascorbic Acid) Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Antioxidant na Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

• -Madini kama vile: – kiasi kikubwa cha Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, Phosphorus, na Amino acids 

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FOODS FOR SKIN

ASPARAGUS: HEALTH BENEFITS & RISKS (STINKY PEE)

Health benefits

Heart health

Asparagus is good for your ticker in a variety of ways. Asparagus is extremely high in vitamin K, which helps blood clot. And the vegetable’s high level of B vitamins helps regulate the amino acid homocysteine, too much of which can be a serious risk factor in heart disease, according to Harvard University School of Public Health.

Asparagus also has more than 1 gram of soluble fiber per cup, which lowers the risk of heart disease, and the amino acid asparagine helps flush your body of excess salt. Lastly, asparagus has excellent anti-inflammatory effects and high levels of antioxidants, both of which may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

Regulating blood sugar

Vitamin B6 may affect blood sugar levels and advises caution for people who have diabetes or low blood sugar. However, those with healthy levels can benefit from asparagus’s ability to regulate it.

Lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes

As with heart disease, risk of type 2 diabetes increases with excessive inflammation and oxidative stress. Therefore, asparagus’ impressive anti-inflammatory properties and high levels of antioxidants make it a good preventive food. A 2011 study published in the British Journal of Nutrition also suggested that asparagus’ ability to improve insulin secretion and improve beta-cell function also helps lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Beta cells are unique cells in the pancreas that produce, store and release insulin.

Anti-aging benefits

The antioxidant glutathione is thought to slow the aging process, according to a 1998 article in The Lancet journal. And the folate that asparagus provides works with B12 to prevent cognitive decline. A Tufts University study found that older adults with healthy levels of folate and B12 performed better during a test of response speed and mental flexibility than those with lower levels of folate and B12.

Skin

Yet another amazing thing about the antioxidant glutathione: it helps protect the skin from sun damage and pollution.

Keeping you cleansed and preventing kidney stones

Asparagus can act as a natural diuretic, according to a 2010 study published in the West Indian Medical Journal. This can help rid the body of excess salt and fluid, making it especially good for people suffering from edema and high blood pressure. It also helps flush out toxins in kidneys and prevent kidney stones. On the other hand, the National Institutes of Health recommends that people who are suffering from uric acid kidney stones should avoid asparagus.

Pregnancy health

Nutritionist Laura Flores noted asparagus’s significant amount of folate, which she said “is important for women of childbearing age to consume daily.” Folate can decrease the risk of neural-tube defects in fetuses, so it is essential that mothers-to-be get enough of it.

Digestive health

Asparagus is known to help stabilize digestion due to the high amount of fiber and protein that it contains. Both help move food through the gut and provide relief from discomfort during digestion.

Cancer risk

Antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, which are found in great quantities in asparagus, are typically associated with decreased risk of cancers.

Risks of eating asparagus

There is no life threatening side effects of eating too much asparagus. There may be some uncomfortable side effects such as gas, and a noticeable smell to the urine.

It is also possible to have an asparagus allergy, in which case you should not eat it. People who are allergic to other members of the lily family, such as onions, garlic, and chives, are more likely to be allergic to asparagus. Symptoms include a runny nose, hives, trouble breathing, and puffiness or swelling around the mouth and lips.

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BROCCOLI: NUTRITION FACTS, HEALTH BENEFITS & RISKS

Health benefits of broccoli

Cholesterol reduction

 Broccoli can help lower cholesterol because the soluble fiber in the vegetable binds with the cholesterol in the blood. This binding makes the cholesterol easier to excrete, and consequently lessens cholesterol levels in the body.

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