Whole grain products are rich in nutrients

Wholemeal

What are whole grains?

Whole grains are whole grains, which consists of three parts:

• Kim - contains corn embryo.
• Endosperm - delivering nutrients to the growing grain. Approximately 50-75% of the endosperm consists of energetic starch and approx. 8-18% protein.
• Should / bran - around the germ and the endosperm is bran or the shell portion, as a sheath and containing large amounts of fibers, but also vitamins and minerals.

Whole grain products are rich in several nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, fiber and plant sterols, which may be protective against lifestyle diseases.

Yet there is no clear definition of how much whole grain, which is needed for a product to be called a whole grain product. But an educated guess is that ≥ 51% of dry matter must be formed by fuldkornets constituents.

Whole grains in our diet

Brown rice	Whole Grain Pasta
Red Rice	Fuldkornsrug
Pearl barley and barley flakes	Whole Grain Wheat
Fuldkornsbulgur	Fuldkornscouscous
Oatmeal	Amaranth (Inca Indians grain, gluten free)
Oat Flakes	Triticale (a cross ml.hvede and rye)
Spelt	Emmer (wheat Type)
Sorghum	Farro (gl cereal, pre spelled)
Quinoa

Nutritional Consultant Martin Kreutzer, research assistant Morten Moller Georg Jensen and Professor Arne Astrup, LIFE - Faculty of Life Sciences, University of CopenhagenUniversity

(Published on foodofLIFE.dk and Health)

The daily cup of coffee is good for you

The daily cup of coffee is good for you - 19.06.2012

A moderate consumption of coffee may have a preventive effect of including type 2-diabetes and certain cancers. That is the conclusion of a new report from Knowledge Council for Prevention.

By Camilla July Gregersen, Communications Officer

A number of experts with Professor Kjeld Hermansen from Aarhus University, the lead has prepared a new report for Vidensråd Prevention . 

Here it is stated that the vast majority of scientific studies to date suggest that a moderate consumption of coffee have a preventive effect against several diseases, including type 2-diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. Professor Lars Ove Dragsted, The Natural and Life Sciences, who helped prepare the report, said that very clearly indicates that coffee is healthy in moderate amounts.

"The Danes have for many years been one of the most coffee drinkers peoples of the world, and now we can show that it is not so bad even and actually have some preventive effects" says Professor Lars Ove Dragsted, also in his own research work with bioactive and preventive dietary factors.

Work on the report grew out of the many myths about coffee drinking, which regularly shows up in the media. Therefore it was decided to focus on research on coffee's impact on health and disease. The report examines coffee's impact on some of the major diseases, such as. cancer, type 2-diabetes, heart disease, depression and dementia. At the same time undergoing also the importance in relation to pregnancy and cognitive functions.

Coffee Drinking is no barrier to pregnancy

There are so many myths about coffee drinking to the meaning of pregnancy and in some countries do not recommend that pregnant to drink coffee as caffeine in coffee has been suspected of being harmful to the fetus.

The report, however, show that a moderate intake of coffee to 2-3 cups a day will have no adverse effect on pregnant women or affect the ability to achieve pregnancy. It is not clear whether a high daily intake of coffee can have a detrimental effect.

Protects against type 2-diabetes and some cancers

A daily consumption of 3-4 cups of coffee at the same time also looks to have a positive effect in relation to the development of type 2-diabetes. The report shows that moderate consumption reduces the risk of developing type 2-diabetes by 25% or more.

"Danish The average coffee consumption of 3-4 cups a day gives thereby a protective effect against development of type-2-diabetes. Simultaneously, increased consumption of coffee, in fact, a further reduction of the risk up to a consumption of 6 - 8 cups a day, "says Professor Lars Ove Dragsted and continues:

"In addition, suggest new studies that coffee may reduce the risk of some cancers, such as. Liver, oral cavity, end and colon cancer. For cardiovascular see filter coffee also seems to reduce the risk by about 10%. However, there is the caveat that certain types of coffee contain substances that can increase cholesterol. These substances are removed with ordinary coffee filters. "

The report does not some definite side effects or negative effects of coffee drinking, but for some groups such as pregnant women and people with anxiety disorders, the inlet is kept to a moderate level.

Thus, many of the myths that surround coffee drinking, killed and you can enjoy yournext cup of coffee without feeling guilty.

Facts about the report: This report was prepared by Consultant, adj. Professor Kjeld Hermansen, MD, Associate Professor Bodil Hammer Bech, Professor Lars Ove Dragsted, Dr. Lars Celebrate troupe, neuropsychologist Kasper Jørgensen, Senior Consultant Lytken Mogens Larsen, MD, adj. Professor Anne Tjønneland

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Can Chocolate be a slimming agent?

Danish researchers are going to introduce dark chocolates with flax seeds and chilli which increases the metabolism:

Chilli

Imagine a chocolate, which both fill you up, tastes good and that increases the body's burning.

It sounds too good to be true, but it is nevertheless just such a chocolate, which a team of Danish researchers from the University of Copenhagen in the pipeline.

"It would be interesting if ordinary people could use chocolate as a feature in their diet and thus may have to eat less," says Prof. dr. with. Arne Astrup, head of the Department of Human Nutrition at LIFE, University of Copenhagen. He is the prime mover in the development of chocolate.             

Arne Astrup and colleagues researcher quite comprehensive in obesity and trying to invent ways to combat it. The research group has in this respect long had an eye for dark chocolate that contains the satiating fat stearic acid and a caffeine-like substance   theobromine and caffeine, which belongs to the group of metylxanthinalkaloider.

Flax seeds

"To get the chocolate to feed extra good, we put some Flax seeds in. The advantage of these fibers is that in addition to saturate also binds some of the fat from food in the gut. The same is the calcium present in the chocolate. By mixing flax seeds with chocolate, we think that could bind some of the fat from the chocolate, so the body does not absorb it, "says Arne Astrup, who points out that the University has patented the use of flax seeds to saturate and bind fat.Theobromine stimulates the central nervous system by releasing epinephrine. This substance has long been known as his excellent ability to increase the body's burning, especially if mixed with chilli and green tea.

Desserts and sweets for the obese and diabetic patients often contain substances in large quantities can have unfortunate side effects, but it does not apply to the ingredients in the new dark chocolate. A clear advantage is that its filling, slimming ingredients in itself is completely harmless.

Experimental tests

"Chilli, linseed and calcium, there is nothing special about. As a consumer you avoid, therefore, to worry about unwanted side effects.Chili makes even chocolate sweet by giving it a good, long finish. Moreover linseed nutty flavor, "says Arne Astrup. 

The taste is extremely important that the chocolate is going to be gaining ground, so the researchers have done a lot to make chocolates, as ordinary people like. The experiments conducted by researchers in large well-stocked kitchen, in addition to a chef also houses some of Denmark's most talented chefs. In addition, nutrition assistants, who have a great insight into the raw materials that go into a higher unity.

"We have experimented with making chocolates in various shapes, and ended up with a handful of different kinds. After the experiments have been on standby for a few years, we now start to test in experiments to determine whether they have the desired effect on the body, "says Arne Astrup.

Facts

Stearic acid, octadecanoic acid also known by its chemical name CH3 (CH2) 16COOH, there is a white crystalline mass: mp. 69-71 ° C. Stearic acid, which has a slight odor tallowy, is present as its ester with glycerol in the vegetable and animal fats and oils. The compound is prepared by enzymatic cleavage and the fat used in the same manner as stearin.

Experiments is to accommodate a bunch of ordinary people in some special trial chambers through one day. During 24 hours measure the researchers through various means of measuring the subjects' combustion by measuring the room changes of oxygen and carbon dioxide, which indirectly reveal the truth about how quickly the body burns calories and secretes. The chambers are also equipped with a special toilet that analyzes people's feces and urine.

"We give participants a plain dark chocolate one day and our newly invented chocolate the other and then we measure their caloric intake, combustion and how many calories they are losing with the stools. Then we can see if our chocolate actually have the beneficial effect on the body, as we expect it to have, "says Arne Astrup.

A creative input to industry

Studies suggest that stearic acid fat in the diet only admitted by 90 percent to perhaps 10 percent of stearic oily smoke out with the stools, and if we could increase this kalorietab to 30 percent by adding calcium and flax seeds, so it starts to really look like anything.

We began work on the chocolate because I was fascinated by the fact that dark chocolate saturates as well. Why is it so unhealthy to have a penchant for chocolate.

- Prof. Dr. Med. Arne Astrup

"Then it just before that one could argue that chocolate could be used as a slimming agent," says Arne Astrup.

Arne Astrup emphasizes that he and his research group have not invented the chocolates to make money - they just hope that the industry will be inspired by their research, which may engage in cooperation, so that as many people as possible can put teeth into chocolate which saturates and slim in place of the fat.

Source: Videnskab.dk

Do u know about green potatos ?

How toxic is the potato peels and green potatoes?

Potato Peel is non-toxic if it is not green.

When potatoes turn green due to the fact that they produce chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is formed during the exposure to light. Chlorophyll is the substance that makes all of our green vegetables and is completely harmless.

The problem may be that the potatoes under certain circumstances, they form toxic solanidiner. This can be considered a defense reaction, and it happens, for example. When a potato is damaged, and in some cases even if it is exposed to light.

It is not certain that green potatoes are poisonous, but the probability is increased.

Since solanidiner not destroyed by heat treatment, it is safer to discard green potatoes and potatoes that have been significant damage.

Associate Professor Mikael Agerlin Petersen, LIFE - Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen

(Published on foodofLIFE.dk)

BENEFITS OF CELERY

BENEFITS OF CELERY 1-Anti Cancer: Celery is known to contain at least eight families of Anti-Cancer compounds. Among them are the acetylenics that have been shown to stop the growth of tumor cells. Phenolic acids which block the action of prostaglandins that encourage the growth of tumor cells. And coumarins which help prevent free radicals from damaging cells and One of active compounds in celery is the phytochemical coumarin, which has been proven effective in cancer prevention and capable of enhancing the activity of certain white blood cells that help fight cancer. The phytochemical coumarins prevent the formation and development of the Colon and Stomach Cancers.

2 ) Pneumonia - Celery is a well known vegetable for stimulating the immune system to help fight disease. Celery is packed with antioxidants and compounds that fight bacteria, viruses and inflammation.

3 ) Hay Fever: Celery comes on top of the list for foods that alleviate allergy symptoms. Also on that list are carrots, ginger, peppermint, parsley, turmeric, chamomile and cabbage.

4 ) Lower blood pressure: Drinking celery juice every day for a week significantly helps lower blood pressure. A compound called phtalides help relax the muscle around arteries, dilating the vessels and allowing blood to flow normally. To be effective, drink the juice for one week, stop for three weeks, and start over.

5 ) Cholesterol: This humble pale juice has been shown to effectively and significantly lower total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol.

6 ) Inflammation: The polyacetylene in celery is an amazing relief for all inflammation like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Gout, Asthma and Bronchitis.

7 ) Kidney function: Celery promotes healthy and normal kidney function by aiding elimination of toxins from the body. While eliminating toxins, it also prevents formation of kidney stones.

8 ) Diuretic: The potassium and sodium in celery juice helps to regulate body fluid and stimulate urine production, making it an important help to rid the body of excess fluid.

9 ) Nervous system: The organic alkaline minerals in celery juice has a calming effect on the nervous system, making it a wonderful drink for insomniacs.

10 ) Menopausal Symptoms : Celery, along with dill, fennel, anise and all tasty herbs of the celery family, are amongst the list of mildly oestrogenic herbs, due to the gently oestrogenic phtyochemical anethole. They all have 40 to 50 phytochemicals and are a mix of anethole, apigenin, kaempferol, luteolin and quercitin. All these compounds are very good at alliviating all menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, and contribute to preventing heart disease and osteoporosis but without the side-effects of HRT treatment.

11 ) Memory Loss : Celery contains a compound called luteolin, which has shown promise for lowering levels of plaque-forming proteins in the brain.This, in turn, can counteract risk factors for Alzheimer's, including atherosclerosis, inflammation and oxidative damage.Another source of luteolin is flaxseed.

12 ) Urinary stones, breaking of: The diuretic effect of celery juice also aids the breaking and elimination of urinary and gall bladder stones. and With loads of analgesic, anti-inflammatory and diuretic compounds, as well as some calcium blockers, celery seed extracts seem appropriate for treating Bladder İnfections. Celery seeds are said to improve the quantity and quality of urine and are a useful diuretic for urinary tract infections

13 ) Bursitis : Two of the best natural sources of COX-2 inhibitors are celery and celery seeds, which contain high amounts of painkilling apigenin.So bursitis and many other inflammatory conditions will benefit from including celery in your diet or making a tea from freshly crushed celery seeds.

14 ) Constipation: The natural laxative effect of celery helps to relieve constipation. It also helps relax nerves that have been overworked by man-made laxatives.

15 ) Acidity: The important minerals in this magical juice effectively balance the body's blood pH, neutralizing acidity.Help Digestion and Ulcer so well

16 ) Weight Lloss: Drink celery juice frequently throughout the day. It helps curb your cravings for sweets and rich food.