Sunday 23 March 2014
Saturday 1 March 2014
Harmful Health Effects of Soda
A
can of soda contains nearly 10 tspns of sugar in liquid form, which
raise steeply the blood sugar and reasons an insulin reaction in the
body. And over time, this can lead to diabetes or insulin resistance. A
sugar substitute in diet sodas, has led to seizures, several sclerosis,
brain tumors, and emotional disorders. It converts to methanol at warm
temperatures and methanol breaks down to formaldehyde and formic acid,
increasing the risk of metabolic syndrome, which causes belly fat, high
blood sugar and raised cholesterol. Most sodas contain caffeine, which
has been linked to certain cancers, breast lumps, uneven heartbeat, high
blood pressure, and improper calcium absorption. It is derived from
genetically modified corn; the course of making high fructose corn syrup
contains traces of mercury, which causes a variety of long term health
problems. Due to high sugar, sodium and caffeine content in soda, it
dehydrates the body and is the basis of chronic dehydration in cases of
long term consumption.
Consuming
unnecessary amounts of sugar decreases the production of the brain
chemical called brain-derived neurotropic factor, or BDNF, without which
our brains can’t form new memories and we can’t learn or remember ample
of anything. Low BDNF levels are related to depression and dementia,
insulin-resistance, and numbing of the brain’s mechanism for knowing
when to stop eating.
Studies
have proved that drinking soda is nearly as harmful for your teeth as
drinking battery acid. Acids most usually citric or phosphoric and
acidic sugar byproducts soften tooth enamel, contributing to the
formation of plaque and cavities, which corrodes tooth enamel, and
ultimate tooth loss. With a pH of 3.2, diet sodas are even further
acidic than regular sodas. Drinking plentiful soda can upsurge the risk
for developing asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or
COPD. Sodium benzoate, a preservative in soda, increases the amount of
sodium in the body while reducing the availability of potassium, causing
asthma as well as eczema.
Soda
comprises phosphoric acid, which interferes with the body’s ability to
engross calcium and can lead to osteoporosis and bone softening. The
high levels of phosphoric acid in colas have been related to kidney
stones and other renal problems, with diet cola having a more negative
effect on kidney function. The carbonation in soft drinks can irritate
the digestive system, predominantly in those who have irritable bowel
syndrome, building up excess gas in the abdominal area, leading to
bloating, cramping and pain.
The
caffeine in soda can also rise stomach acid production, worsen episodes
of diarrhea, and contribute to constipation. Phosphoric Acid also
interacts with stomach acid, slowing digestion and blocking nutrient
absorption. Studies have verified that consistent consumption of aerated
drinks, high in sugar, interacts with the genes that affect weight, and
melodramatically increasing a person’s risk for obesity.
Monday 3 February 2014
Friday 31 January 2014
Saturday 25 January 2014
Netherland Has The Healthiest Food In The World
There’s a new research conducted, in
which Netherlands considered best place in the world to eat followed by
France and Switzerland. The rankings are based on the food
affordability, food availability, food quality, and the rate of
diet-related illnesses in each country. However; People in Chad are the
worst off when it comes to their food consumption. United Kingdom made
No 13, and United States at 21 places on the table of the best countries
to eat. The survey is compiled by Oxfam saw researchers look at the
food consumption in 125 countries. The study considered, whether people
have sufficient to eat, can afford to eat, food available in good
quality, and extent of diet related diseases. The Dutch country stay at
the top place due to it has comparatively low food prices, low diabetes
levels, and better nutritional diversity than its European rivals. Also
in the top 12 countries were Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden,
Australia, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg and Portugal. Therefore; these
countries did not score well in all categories. The Netherlands has high
levels of obesity with almost 1 in 5 of its population with a body mass
index of more than 30. The healthy level is 18 to 25. On the top rating
countries, like Australia has the highest obesity levels 27 % of
Australians are obese. It is also revelead United States has the most
affordable food in world, whereas Angola has the least affordable.
Chad
is on the bottom of table, due to worst place to eat. Food is there of
little nutritional value, expensive and prepared with limited access to
hygienic conditions. And there children are underweight. Ethiopia and
Angola are among the bottom of table. In these countries diets are led
by nutrient poor cereals, roots and root vegetables. Highest quality of
food is available in Iceland and lowest in Madagascar. Saudi Arabia has
the highest rate in diabetes and highest obesity problems in Kuwait.
However Nepal, Ethiopia and Bangladesh has less obesity rate. The
malnutrition is most prevalent in Burundi 67% people are undernourished
and 35% of children are underweight, Yemen India and Madagascar are next
on malnutrition in the list. In India 44% children are underweight the
highest in the world. Moreover; 18% of Saudi Arabia people are diabetic
and 1/3 are obese. Kuwait has highest level of obesity 42% and in
United States and Egypt a third of the populations are also obese.
Interestingly the highest level of obesity in some middle income
countries like Fiji, Mexico and Venezuela are among the worst 10. The
highest levels of obesity in the world are actually found in the Pacific
Islands but that they were not included in the study. The island of
Nauru has the highest obesity rates in the world 71 % of the population
is obese.Source: Charismatic Planet
Friday 24 January 2014
Fish Oil Could Help in Prevent Alzheimer's
In
the recent research shows, fish oil could help prevent Alzheimer's and
give you a bigger brain. The people with higher levels of omega-3 fatty
acids found in fish oil can have bigger brain volumes in later age. The
method may be the equivalent to preserving one or two years of brain
health. Eating more fish may help you bigger brain and protection from
Alzheimer’s. Shrinking brain vain is a sign of Alzheimer’s and it is
highly advised in the recent study to eat fish at least twice a week,
including one portion of oily fish. The key omega-3 fatty acids is
docosahexaenoic acid which is supposed to support nerve cells
communicate with each other.
The richest source is oily fish
such as herring, mackerel and sardines. The study conducted on 1,111
women who were part of the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study. After
8 years women were aged around 78, MRI scans were taken to measure
their brain volume; those with higher levels of omega-3s had bigger
total brain volumes 8 years later. And those with double as high levels
of fatty acids (7.5 vs. 3.4 %) had a 0.7 % bigger brain volume, with the
increase measuring up to two inches. The lower levels of fatty acids
were linked to smaller sized brains. It is important to achieve higher
level of fatty acids through diet and use of supplements and effect on
brain volume is equivalent of delaying the normal loss of brain cells
that comes with aging by 1 or 2 years. The higher levels of omega-3s
also had a 2.7 % bigger volume in the hippocampus area, the brain’s key
memory center.
In Alzheimer’s disease, the
hippocampus starts to shrink even before symptoms appear. The study
suggests the higher tissue reserve of omega-3 fatty acids may slow the
loss of cognitive function that can accompany brain atrophy. The higher
omega-3 tissue levels can be obtained by dietary changes actually may
help in delaying cognitive ageing and or dementia.’ So far the best
dietary source of omega 3 fatty acids is oily fish because the human
body cannot yield omega-3 fatty acids. Moreover white fish is also a
healthy food including cod, haddock and plaice though it comprises lower
levels of vital fatty acids. Also fish oil supplements are highly
recommended as protection against heart attacks and unexpected death,
with consistent fish eaters a third more likely to survive a heart
attack. Omega-3 fats work in numerous ways to decrease heart attack risk
by cutting blood fats, sinking the chances of a blood clot and blocking
dangerous heart rhythms that might otherwise prove fatal.
Now
it is well thought that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oils may decrease
inflammation of the brain and play a part in brain development and nerve
cell regeneration. There has been diverse evidence as to the benefits
of omega-3 fish oils on the brain and whether they may defend against
memory decline and dementia. The study advises that higher levels of
omega-3 fatty acids in blood are linked to bigger brain size but the
likely reasons for this association need further investigation. The
brain gets smaller in people with dementia, but it is unclear from the
study what effect larger brain size would have on memory and thinking in
the volunteers or their long-term risk of developing dementia. The
right way to measure whether omega-3 could protect against dementia is
through clinical trials and so far, trials of omega-3 supplementation
have not shown benefits in protecting against cognitive decline. The
brain shrinkage can be linked to dementia and bigger brain volumes could
indicate a better ability to cope with the ravages of the condition,
but it’s a big leap to draw this conclusion. Whilst interesting, this
study still leaves us in the dark about what effect eating fish has on
the development of dementia.
Monday 20 January 2014
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