Health topic
There are fruits that we seem to neglect in front of the light of the most famous fruits like bananas, apples and oranges, for example. Today we will review the advantages of such a modest fruit, namely melon. Melon definitely deserves more attention because of its rich nutritional profile. This delicious, though strange-looking fruit can contribute in many ways to your health, maintaining a normal weight, antioxidant protection and several other areas of action.
Apricots (Prunus armeniaca) are stone fruits, also known as Armenian plums. Round in shape and yellow in color, they look like a smaller version of the peach (Prunus persica), but share the taste of plums (Prunus). They are extremely nutritious and have many health benefits, such as supporting digestion and vision, poor in calories but rich in certain nutrients. It is also remarkable that there is evidence of the anticancer properties of apricot seeds. We will review in detail each of these advantages of apricots.
Watermelon is sweet and refreshing, suitable for a low-calorie summer snack or as an additional source of plenty of water. As well as contributing to hydration, watermelon abounds in essential nutrients including vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Cauliflower is an extremely healthy vegetable, which is a great source of nutrients. It provides unique plant compounds that can reduce the risk of several diseases, including heart disease and cancer. It is also suitable for weight loss and can be prepared in countless ways. We have recipe ideas, but before that we will introduce you to the benefits of this beautiful vegetable.
Most chefs and cooks know that adding a pinch of this or a pinch of that can turn a simple dish into real magic. But what many people do not know is that some herbs and spices can help prevent cancer. Scientists have discovered that some foods, including some herbs and spices, contain phytochemicals that can biologically affect the body towards cancer prevention. In the first part of the topic we have explored the action of bahar, basil, kim, cardamom and cinnamon, and today we continue with the selection of anticancer herbs and spices.
Historically, spices have defined the course of many events around the world. Many travelers, including the legendary Christopher Columbus, explore the seas in search of valuable spices. These valuable goods contribute not only to their flavors, but also find application as colorants and preservatives in a wide variety of cultures.
An increasing number of people are choosing to eat less meat or try a diet that includes possibly fish such as flexitarian diet. There are many reasons for people to choose to make this change, but health benefits are often one of the main motives. Another argument is the ethical side of things - do we need to kill animals for a living, and can we replace meat with other non-meat foods? This study sheds light on the health benefits that provide the so-called "plant-based" eating or the plant-based diet, and why the risk of developing cancer is lowered with low meat consumption.
A lot of studies have shown us that red meat is associated with impaired health for a number of reasons - it contributes to the development of diabetes, heart disease and can even cause cancer. These findings led to recommendations to limit the consumption of red meats, but is there any other data on the matter?
There are 14,480 new cases of cervical cancer expected in the states in 2021, according to the American Cancer Society (1). Any woman can be affected by this disease. Fortunately, there are methods that can prevent the appearance of cervical cancer. One such method is the vaccine against human papilloma virus (HPV).