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Showing posts with label brain activity. Show all posts
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Friday, September 13, 2013

Are aubergine useful?

The aubergine or eggplant, as in many places it is called, is a low calorie vegetable. It belongs to the family of potatoes, peppers and tomatoes, and comes from India and Sri Lanka.

Several varieties of eggplant is grown worldwide. Depending on the variety, they vary greatly in size, shape and color. Generally these vegetables fall into two major categories - oval shape or a thin and elongated.

Each fruit has a smooth, shiny skin, and its interior is characterized by a nearly white solid, centrally located small, soft seeds. Not all of the people love it, and it should, because it is quite useful. See its health benefits:

1. Helps to keep diabetes under control:

Eggplants are very rich source of fiber and low in soluble carbohydrates. In this way they are very useful for the regulation of blood glucose levels, as well as to control the absorption of glucose. This makes them the best option for people suffering from type 2 diabetes.

2. Useful for the heart:

The aubergine decreases cholesterol levels and also helps to stabilize blood pressure levels. All of this for its part reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. This vegetable contains potassium, which keeps your body well hydrated, and this ensures that there will be no fluid retention, which in turn prevents coronary heart disease.

3. It is useful for the brain:

The aubergine contains substances (phytonutrients), which keep the cell membranes protected from any kind of damage, and thereby will preserve the memory.

4. Regulates iron levels in the body:

Everyone needs iron for the proper functioning of his body. However, too much iron is not good. Nasunin antioxidant present in eggplant helps to remove excess iron from the body. This decreases the risk of heart attacks.

5. Facilitates weight loss:

Eggplant considered vegetables with high water content, but low in calories. This feature makes it ideal for people who want to lose weight. Its porous structure facilitates these features of it.

6. Helps digestion:

It supports the digestive system, because it has a high fiber content. This avoids constipation, and the risk of colon cancer is eliminated.

7. It is useful for skin and hair:

The skin is well hydrated due to the high water content in eggplant. The same applies to the hair.

8. Help to quit smoking:

Eggplant contains small amounts of nicotine, which helps those who want to gradually quit smoking.

9. Has antibacterial properties:


In eggplant has enough vitamin C, making it an effective antibacterial and antiviral source.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Caffeine + L-Teanin = Perfect mood and focus


 Caffeine

Caffeine intake will give you quick energy burst before training, but also can increase muscle strength. But studies have shown that caffeine, even at doses of less than 100 milligrams, also raises awareness, improves concentration, memory and overall cognitive function.


 L-Teanin

You may know this amino acid as a component in tea that relaxes the body. Many people use theanine to relax at night. Taking theanine anytime of the day can stimulate brain function. A study published in cash from American magazine "Appetite" in 2010, found that when people consuming tea with caffeine added theanine, are significantly - better in cognitive tests.


 How to combine them?

Take 100 to 200 milligrams of caffeine and 100 to 200 milligrams of L-theanine at any time of the day you need to stimulate brain function - during the operation when learning or before gym to improve your focus during exercise.

Friday, March 15, 2013

GREEN TEA

Green tea is a refreshing drink and a source of extremely healing nutrients.

The drink has a crisp, slightly tart taste. Source of polyphenols that neutralize harmful free radicals that attack healthy cells. Catechins (polyphenol type) have a protective effect against carcinogenic substances. 

Green tea has anti-inflammatory effect can prevent sudden attacks of allergic conditions such as asthma. It lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and prevent hardening of the arteries, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Antibacterial properties reduce tooth decay and inflammation of the gums.
 Benefits of consuming green tea:
  1. Acts as an antioxidant. 
  2. Burn fat and increase endurance during training. 
  3. Prolongs life. 
  4. Prevents cancer. 
  5. Stimulates brain activity. Used in anti-stress therapies.  
  6. Rejuvenates the body and prevents heart attack. 
  7. Improves heart function. 
  8. Reduces high blood pressure. 
  9. Prevent and cure diabetes. 
  10. Treats inflammation. 
  11. Protects the lung in smokers. 
  12. Protects the liver from alcohol.  
  13. Prevents tooth decay and bad breath. 
  14. Builds bones. 
  15. Strengthens the immune system. Prevent the flu and colds. 
  16. Dehydrated skin.