Green Vegetables , You Must eat !

Super Green : Spinach, broccoli, Brussels sprouts.
Lutein appears to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke as well as guard against age-related macular degeneration. Dark green leafy vegetables are usually high in folate, a B-vitamin that shows promising results in preventing heart diseases.   In addition, Sulforaphane, a photochemical present in cruciferous vegetables, was found to detoxify cancer-causing chemicals before they do damage the body.

Spinach  packed with minerals like calcium, iron, and zinc. It also has good amounts of fiber and beta-carotene which can help to reduce the risk of heart disease, some cancers and stroke.Spinach is rich in vitamins A, C, K. Spinach is also a good source of magnesium which can lower blood pressure.

Broccoli is not only very delicious, but also has high amounts of vitamins A,C and K; which all help to fight cancers and benefit eye health. Phosphorus, potassium, fiber, and beta-carotene are also found in broccoli. A little known nutritional fact of broccoli is it can improve sun-damaged skin and help to kill a bacteria that can cause ulcers.

Brussels Sprouts are jammed with loads of vitamins K and C. They are also good sources of vitamin A and maganese. Brussels sprouts offer good protection against colon, breast, and prostrate cancers.

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Calories In a Mango

The mango is a fleshy stone fruit belonging to the genus Mangifera, consisting of numerous tropical fruiting trees in the flowering plant family Anacardiaceae. The mango is native to India from where it spread all over the world. It is also the most cultivated fruit of the tropical world. While other Mangifera species (e.g. horse mango, M. foetida) are also grown on a more localized basis, Mangifera indica – the common mango or Indian mango – is the only mango tree commonly cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions, and its fruit is distributed essentially worldwide.

It is related to the pistachio and cashew trees. The mango is round, oval or kidney-shaped, depending on the variety. Its thin, smooth skin is green, yellow or scarlet. It can be tinted with red, purple, pink or orange-yellow. Its orange-yellow flesh is often mild-flavored like the peach, which has earned it the nickname "the peach of the tropics." It is sometimes fibrous but more often smooth, melting, juicy, sweet and aromatic, depending on the variety. The flesh clings to a large, flat seed. Its slightly acidic and spicy taste can be surprising.

via : answer.com , about.com , wikipedia.com

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Tips health life by drink

EMBRACE TEA TIME
Dutch researchers echoed the results of previous studies when they found that people who drink three to six cups of tea per day have a 45% lower risk of dying from heart disease than do people who quaff less than one cup daily. The various types of tea (yes, even black) are chockablock with potent antioxidants called flavonoids that are thought to protect heart health.

“Tea is also a healthier alternative to sugarladen drinks such as soda,” says Ashley Koff, RD, a Los Angeles-based celebrity dietitian. Enjoy a mug with breakfast, lunch, and after dinner. Drinking green tea after a meal may also boost satiety levels, according to a 2010 Nutrition
Journal study.

START ROUGHING IT
Based on data from nearly 400,000 subjects, scientists report in the Archives of Internal Medicine that the highest intakes of fiber—30 grams per day for men and 25 grams for women—can slash the risk of dying from cardiovascular and other diseases by up to 60%. “Fiber helps bolster heart health by improving
cholesterol levels and blood pressure as well as body composition,” Koff explains. “It does the latter by filling you up so you’re less apt to overeat.” But many Americans consume only half the recommended daily fiber intake. Load up by eating plenty of legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables—in other words, plant-based whole foods.

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The 20 Superfoods You Must eat !

When talking eating, most nutrition experts talk in terms of calories, proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. This habit has trickled down to non-nutrition experts as well. This is unfortunate because one important lesson we try to teach all of our clients is this - we don’t eat calories, proteins, carbohydrates and fats!

When some people think of eating well, they often use words like “watching what I eat.” The idea of “watching what you eat” however, has become synonymous with eliminating foods from your diet. If you want to achieve the optimal intersection of health, body composition, and performance, this is a mistake. The best nutrition programs offer additions, not subtractions. In other words, they teach you which foods you should be eating more of.
1. Lean Red Meat (93% lean, top round, sirloin)
2. Salmon
3. Omega 3 Eggs
4. Lowfat, plain yogurt (lactose-free if you can find it)
5. Supplemental Protein (milk protein isolates, whey protein isolates, or
rice protein isolates)
6. Spinach
7. Tomatoes
8. Cruciferous Vegetables (Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower)
9. Mixed Berries (a variety of different types of berries including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc)
10. Oranges
11. Mixed Beans (a variety of different types of beans including kidney, navy, white, etc)
12. Quinoa (Ancient grains)
13. Whole Oats (large flake)
14. Mixed Nuts (a variety of different types of nuts including pecans, walnuts, cashews, brazil nuts, etc)
15. Avocados
16. Olive Oil (extra virgin)
17. Fish Oil (salmon, anchovy, menhaden)
18. Flax Seeds (ground)
19. Green Tea
20. Liquid Exercise Drinks (quickly digested carbohydrate and protein)

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China National Tourism Administration in foreign countries

If you  want visiting China , this is informatioan China National Tourist Offices in foreign countries

• In the United States: 350 Fifth
Ave., Suite 6413, Empire State
Building, New York, NY 10118
(& 212/760-8218/8807/4002;
fax 212/760-8809; ny@cnta.gov.
cn); 600 W. Broadway, Suite 320,
Glendale, CA 91204 (& 818/
545-7505; fax 828/545-7506;
la@cnta.gov.cn).

• In Canada: 480 University Ave.,
Suite 806, Toronto, ONT M5G
1V2 (& 416/599-6636; fax 416/
599-6382; www.tourismchina-ca.
com).

• In the U.K.: 4 Glentworth St.,
London NW1 5PG (& 020/
7935-9787; fax 020/7487-5842;
london@cnta.gov.cn).

• In Australia: Level 19, 44 Market
St., Sydney, NSW 2000 (& 02/
9299-4057; fax 02/9290-1958;
sydney@cnta.gov.cn).

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Breast cancer and Obesity

In 2001, experts concluded that cancers of the colon, breast (postmenopausal), endometrium (the lining of the uterus), kidney, and esophagus are associated with obesity. Some studies have also reported links between obesity and cancers of the gallbladder, ovaries, and pancreas .

Obesity and physical inactivity may account for 25 to 30 percent of several major cancers—colon, breast (postmenopausal), endometrial, kidney, and cancer of the esophagus.
Overweight, obesity, and weight gain are potent risk factors for breast cancer in postmenopausal women. What’s more, obesity at the time of a breast cancer diagnosis is usually associated with a poorer prognosis in both premenopausal and postmenopausal women.

Of greater concern is that weight gain is common among breast cancer survivors. Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee, who looked at weight change in more than 4,500 women 18 months after a breast cancer diagnosis, discovered that 61% gained as much as 11 pounds.

It’s thought that elevated blood estrogen levels and an increased production of estrogen in fat tissue is the manner in which excess body weight promotes the development and redevelopment of breast cancer
Preventing weight gain can reduce the risk of many cancers. Experts recommend that people establish habits of healthy eating and physical activity early in life to prevent overweight and obesity. Those who are already overweight or obese are advised to avoid additional weight gain, and to lose weight through a low-calorie diet and exercise. Even a weight loss of only 5 to 10 percent of total weight can provide health benefits

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Alcohol and Peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease; PVD; PAD; Arteriosclerosis obliterans; Blockage of leg arteries; Claudication; Intermittent claudication; Vaso-occlusive disease of the legs; Arterial insufficiency of the legs; Recurrent leg pain and cramping; Calf pain with exercise
Peripheral artery disease is a common disorder that usually affects men over age 50. People are at higher risk if they have a history of:

• Abnormal cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Heart disease (coronary artery disease)
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Kidney disease involving hemodialysis
• Smoking
• Stroke (cerebrovascular disease)

The possibility that alcohol may protect against CHD has led researchers to hypothesize that alcohol also may protect against peripheral vascular disease. In a 1985 analysis of data from the Framingham Heart Study, alcohol was not found to have a significant relationship, either harmful or protective, with regard to peripheral vascular disease (Kannel and McGee, 1985).

Other studies have failed to find a significant relationship between alcohol consumption and the narrowing of blood vessels that define peripheral vascular disease as well. However, a recent study produced much more encouraging results. In an analysis of the 11-year follow-up data from more than 22,000 men enrolled in the Physicians’ Health Study, researchers found that daily drinkers who consumed seven or more drinks per week had a 26 percent reduction in risk of peripheral vascular disease (Camargo et al., 1997).

This study took into account the effects of smoking, exercise, diabetes, and parental history of myocardial infarction. Two other studies found inconsistent results with regard to gender. One study of middle-aged and older men and women in Scotland showed that as alcohol consumption increased, the prevalence of peripheral vascular disease declined in men, but not in women (Jepson et al., 1995).

In contrast, among people with non-insulin-dependent diabetes, alcohol was associated with a lower prevalence of peripheral vascular disease in women but not in men (Mingardi et al., 1997). Clearly, the relationship of alcohol consumption to peripheral vascular disease requires further study

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