Mind Blowing Food Facts-part-2
26 Artificial sweeteners can make you fat Research by US scientists shows that artificial sweeteners such as fructose change the body's metabolism, making it more likely you'll gain weight.
27 A caffeine hit can improve your love life If your libido's flagging, try a quick shot of espresso. Research shows a daily cup of coffee boosts blood circulation to vital areas.
28 Honey combats ulcers Manuka honey from New Zealand my be useful in preventing stomach ulcers, so have some in your morning porridge.
29 Olive oil can be as good for the heart as aspirin There is evidence that the main compound in olive oil, oleocanthal, contains the same properties as painkillers used to treat heart conditions.
30 Boozing can help you stay slim A recent study by US scientists discovered that women who enjoyed the "occasional" tipple were 27 per cent less likely than teetotallers to be obese.
31 Sesame seeds can lower blood pressure Try sprinkling on salad to reduce your blood pressure. They're also an excellent source of protein and calcium, iron and niacin.
32 Eating avocados can cheer you up These green fruits perk you up by boosting your serotonin levels, which can help to beat depression.
33 Fried eggs can cure a hangover A full English breakfast could be the ultimate hangover cure, thanks to the eggs. They're rich in cystine, an amino acid which helps purge toxins via the liver.
34 A daily cuppa could slash your risk of cancer Tea contains lots of flavonoids, disease-fighting substances that lower blood pressure, fight cancer and even prevent wrinkles. One cup a day may halve your risk of liver cancer.
35 Rhubarb can relieve constipation This red fruit, delicious in crumbles, contains a natural laxative.
36 Drinking green tea can prevent prickly heat Green tea is not just an excellent antioxidant - sipping it can help you avoid a painful bout of prickly heat.
37 Pasta may aid sleep Going to bed after eating carbohydrates can induce restful sleep. Complex carbs like whole wheat pasta and bread are most effective.
38 Semi-skimmed milk contains more calcium Half-fat milk is not only lower in calories than full-fat, it also contains more calcium, protein and B vitamins. However it does contain less vitamin A and E.
39 Breakfast can reduce risk of throat cancer According to scientists at Aberdeen University, eating breakfast reduces your risk of developing oesophageal cancer.
40 Eat ice cream for glossy hair A few scoops can do wonders for your crowning glory due to ice cream's high levels of Vitamin B2.
41 Kidney beans help you look younger The US Department of Agriculture ranked these as the third most antioxidant- rich food.
42 Oily fish can ward off arthritis Salmon, mackerel and so on can prevent the onset of arthritis. Two to four portions a week is recommended.
43 Flaxseed oil can help you stay trim Drizzling this oil over salads and soups can trick the body into feeling full and storing less fat.
44 Spinach can make kidney stones worse High-oxalate foods such as spinach encourage the formation of kidney stones, which occur when waste products in the urine crystallise.
45 Crusty bread may cut cancer Crusts have eight times the amount of cancer-fighting antioxidants called pronyl-lysine than the rest of the bread, according to a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
46 Boiling hot drinks can ruin your smile Drinking very hot fluids can cause your gums to recede, leaving them prone to infection. Allow drinks to cool before drinking.
47 Frozen vegetables are just as healthy as fresh Although generally speaking fresh is best, providing the fruit or vegetables are frozen immediately after picking, they will retain most of their nutrients and vitamins.
48 Drinking fruit juice can rot your teeth High fructose levels in fruit can cause tooth decay. Have them with meals or brush your teeth directly after drinking.
50 Teabags can fight cold sores Placing a cold, used teabag on a cold sore can reduce inflammation and infection.
FASCINATING FRUIT & VEG SECRETS
STORAGE, preparation and cooking can all rob fruit and veg of essential vitamins and minerals. Here are a few ways to make your five-a-day count...
The deeper the colour of the fruit or vegetable the more nutritious it is likely to be.
Chewing vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and sprouts more thoroughly increases the amount of cancer-fighting chemicals released, says the Institute of Food Research.
The shorter the cooking time and the less water you use, the greater the nutritional effect.
Avoid pre-cut, pre-washed produce. Doing these things too early depletes cancer-fighting nutrients.
A pinch of baking soda may brighten the colour of vegetables but it also destroys B and C vitamins.
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