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Dinengdeng Meets Fried Tilapia

famous ilokano viand, Dinengdeng

it goes well with this crispy fried Tilapia

Do you love Carrots?

Do you love carrots more than rabbits do?

If yes, then congratulations!

Why?

Read on...

• Prevent heart diseases: In a study meant to reveal therapeutic value of carrots researchers at the Wolfson Gastrointestinal Laboratory in Edinburgh, Scotland revealed that cholesterol level reduces by 11 percent if seven ounces of raw carrots a day is taken for thee weeks. High cholesterol is a major factor for heart disease. Since regular consumption of carrots reduces cholesterol level it is good to prevent heart related problems. A group of Swedish scientists discovered that root vegetables can reduce the chances of having a heart attack. A study conducted at the Mario Negri Institute of Pharmacological Research in Italy found that those who ate more carrots had one third the risk of heart attack as compared with those who ate fewer carrots.
• Prevent cancer: Beta-carotene consumption has been linked to reduced risk of several cancers, notably lung cancer. British researchers discovered that increasing beta-carotene consumption from 1.7 to 2.7 milligrams a day reduced lung cancer risk more than 40 percent. The average carrot contains about three milligrams of Beta-carotene. In a study, researchers found that eating fiber rich carrots reduce the risk of colon cancer by as much as 24 percent. Another study shows that women who ate raw carrots were five to eight times less likely to develop breast cancer than women who did not eat carrots.
• Macular degeneration: This is a common eye disease of elderly. It impairs the macula. Researches found that people who ate the most Beta-carotene had a forty percent lower risk of macular degeneration compared with those who consumed the least.
• Improves eyesight: Deficiency of vitamin A can cause some difficulty seeing in dim light. Since carrot is rich in vitamin A it is good for improving eyesight.
• Stroke: A carrot a day reduces stroke risk by 68 percent. Many studies have strengthened the “carrot effect” on brain. Studies conducted on stroke patients revealed that those with highest levels of Beta carotene have the best survival rate.
• Diabetes: Carrot is good for blood sugar regulation because of the presence of carotenoids in carrot. Carotenoids inversely affect insulin resistance and thus lower blood sugar.

Carrots have antiseptic qualities and therefore, can be used as laxative, vermicide and as remedy for liver conditions. Carrot oil is good for dry skin. It makes the skin softer, smoother and firmer. Carrot juice improves stomach and gastrointestinal health. www.organicfacts.net

It was one of the veggies I looted last time I went to Baguio City.

More to come... 

Health Benefits of Broccoli

Broccoli is one of the few veggies I love. I love it best when cooked with beef- beef broccoli. Don't  you love it too?

My tot also eat broccoli  just recently, because she is like me- not into veggies much. But I'm glad she is starting to like few veggies now unlike before she never eat any except sayote.

Broccoli provides a great assortment of health benefits, as it is full of vitamins, antioxidants, chromium, anti-viral and anti-ulcer components. Broccoli contains a wealth of the vitamins A, B6, B12, C, K and E. It's also a good source of calcium, iron, zinc, fiber, folate, protein, potassium, magnesium, Omega 3 fatty acids, water and tryptophan.

1. Features

   • Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable and contains phytochemicals called indoles and isothiocyanates that can boost the activity of enzymes in the body that suppress cancer-causing agents.

   Effects

   • The vitamins and amino acids in broccoli make it an effective detoxifier that assists the body in ridding itself of toxins and free radicals--cleansing the blood and helping it eliminate the harms such toxins can cause.

   Types

   • The calcium, folic acid, iron, proteins, anti-oxidants, detoxifiers, phosphorus and other vitamins in broccoli provide ideal nutrition for women who are pregnant, helping them maintain regular tissue growth.

   Significance

   • Broccoli is rich in cholesterol-reducing fiber, chromium and potassium, which can help control blood sugar and blood pressure in addition to decreasing blood cholesterol levels.

   Prevention/Solution

   • The vitamins and minerals in broccoli act as strengtheners for a person's immune system and defend the body from different types of infections.

   Potential

   • The health benefits of broccoli have been associated with the prevention and restriction of medical conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis, vitamin deficiencies, diabetes, heart conditions, cancers and Alzheimer's disease.

   Considerations

   • Although broccoli can be prepared and cooked in various ways, steaming it or having it raw is the best way to eat broccoli because the nutrients are preserved at their highest content. www.ehow.com

There are so many reasons to love it even more, huh? 

FTF: Beef Broccoli

My first share for FTF, beef boccoli from Kirin, a chinese restaurant located at Bonifacio, High Street.