Health Food

Strawberry is very important to prevent plaque on our teeth

“The content of the natural sweetener xylitol & polyphenols in the type of strawberry proved able to reducing the colonization of ‘Streptococcus mutans’ which can inhibit the enzyme activity so as to prevent the formation of plaque,” said Rahmi Amalia Ayu Budi when presenting research ends in Yogyakarta.

Thus, strawberry juice consumption index have a significant effect in reducing dental plaque.

They said that, in general, strawberry  contain nutrients such as protein, fat, carbohydrate, & energy. Potential minerals contained in it is calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, selenium, vitamin C & folic acid. Read More »

Walnuts and peanuts are generally referred to as the food that is ready made the most perfect natural. In addition to having all the nutritional elements necessary for a healthy diet. Walnuts that also contain high levels of protective antioxidants which fight the effects of harmful molecules.

Research has shown that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers, and type 2 diabetes. However, until now has not known where the most healthful nut whether walnuts,peanuts or something else.

To answer this question, scientists analyzed the antioxidant content of the nine types of nuts: walnuts, almonds, peanuts, Pistachio nuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, macadamia and pecan nuts. “Ranking walnuts on top of peanuts, almonds, pikan, pistachios and other nuts,” says Dr. Joe Vinson, lead investigator from the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, United States, as quoted by the Daily Mail. Read More »