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Setbacks are inevitable in life's journey.
If we keep an eye on our mission, we can overcome the obstacles. When we greet life's challenges with an uncanny and can-do spirit, achieving our dreams is possible.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Science
Phytochemicals / Phytonutrients
Both can be used interchangeably. The word 'phyto' in Greek means plant.
They are not necessary for our body and so it would not result in diseases due to deficiency. They are unlike vitamins and not vitamins.
Unlike vitamins and enzymes, they will not be destroyed by the preparation methods. Chances are the preparations could cause them to be more readily available.
Oxidation / Free radicals
Both stand the same.
Oxygen is Zeus and oxidation is the Devil.
Oxygen
--chemically reactive and unstable upon biochemical reactions
--oxidizes its other molecules like rusting iron and sliced apple turns brown
Oxidation
--molecule with a lost electron, rendering it unstable
--damage cells with toxin as end product
--eg. cancer-causing free radicals are called carcinogenic
Antioxidant
--most powerful phytochemical
--molecule with several detachable electrons and stable after releasing
--donates 1 electron to free radicals, neutralizing it to be harmless
Carotenoid
--beta carotene ( contains pigment)
--absord + convert to vitamin A and antioxidant
--taken in excess will decolourised your skin
Both can be used interchangeably. The word 'phyto' in Greek means plant.
They are not necessary for our body and so it would not result in diseases due to deficiency. They are unlike vitamins and not vitamins.
Unlike vitamins and enzymes, they will not be destroyed by the preparation methods. Chances are the preparations could cause them to be more readily available.
Oxidation / Free radicals
Both stand the same.
Oxygen is Zeus and oxidation is the Devil.
Oxygen
--chemically reactive and unstable upon biochemical reactions
--oxidizes its other molecules like rusting iron and sliced apple turns brown
Oxidation
--molecule with a lost electron, rendering it unstable
--damage cells with toxin as end product
--eg. cancer-causing free radicals are called carcinogenic
Antioxidant
--most powerful phytochemical
--molecule with several detachable electrons and stable after releasing
--donates 1 electron to free radicals, neutralizing it to be harmless
Carotenoid
--beta carotene ( contains pigment)
--absord + convert to vitamin A and antioxidant
--taken in excess will decolourised your skin
New Stuff
Parsnips
1. Balanced potassium, phosphorus and vitamin C
--aka beauty food cause strengthen hair, nail and skin quality
-- a threat to acne or skin disorders
2. low in calories
--great substitute for potato and other starchy dishes
3. Chlorine and Phosphorus
--improve lung, diuretic, anti athritic and detox
Avocado aka nature's butter
1. More protein than other fruit
2. More monounsaturated fat, vit E, folate, potassium adn fiber
3. More antioxidant lutein(carotenoid)
--protect arteries hardening, eyes cataract and macular degeneration
Banana
1. Green unripe
--its fibre reduces bad cholesterol
--increases good one by 30%
2. Ripe
--best to soothe upset stomach
3. Relieve heartburn and reduces stroke risk
Pomegranates
1. Packed with disease fighting antioxidant
2. Reduce plague build-up in arteries by 44%
Apples
1. Highest nutrition by eating the skin
2. Reduce cholesterol, heart attack and lung cancer
--eat everyday
Parsley
1. Powerhouse of nutrients
--rejuvenate and detox
2. Breath sweetener
--consume raw
3. Stressbuster
--effective in reducing depression, lower cholesterol and strengthen kidney
4. Relieve rheumatism and PMS
Coriander leaves / Chinese parsley / cilantro
1. Relief of anxiety and insomnia
2. Coriander juice mix with turmeric power or mint juice
--acne fight
3. Aids in digestion and helps settle the stomach and prevent flatulence
4. Prevents nausea
Cinnamon
1. Ancient spice
--relieve bloating and stabilize blood sugar
--contains methylhydroxy chalone polymer(MHCP) which cranks up sugar breakdown
2. Assist insulin release effieciently
--slow ageing and ward off diabetes and obesity
--soak cinnamon stick in tea or sprinkle its powder over food
Oats
1. Complex carbohydrates
--maintains energy level through the day
2. Boost stress resistance
3. Soothe nervousness and digestive systems
4. Diminish fag cravings
5. Stabilize blood sugar level
Tomatoes
1. Low calorie fruit
2. Abundant phytochemicals
--boost immune defences
3. Rich in Vit C and B
4. Lyconpene
--protect against cancer
--cooked tomatoes have more than raw
5. Most nutrition
--in the skin
6. Cherry tomatoes
--More nutritious than its larger brother
Almonds
1. Reduce cholesterol and heart diseases risks
2. 2 ounces give more than 50% daily magnesium requirement
Garlic
1. Rich source of sulphur
--keep body chemistry in balance
--fight infections, decelerate cholesterol production and lower blood cholesterol
2. Fight cancer
3. Improve liver and gall bladder actions
Broccoli
1. Twice protein as much as steak
--11.2g per 100g
2. One of most nature potent superfoods
--effective against cancer heart diseases or serious ones
--sulforaphane eliminate carcinogens
4. Helps metabolize oestrogen to stave off breast cancer
1. Balanced potassium, phosphorus and vitamin C
--aka beauty food cause strengthen hair, nail and skin quality
-- a threat to acne or skin disorders
2. low in calories
--great substitute for potato and other starchy dishes
3. Chlorine and Phosphorus
--improve lung, diuretic, anti athritic and detox
Avocado aka nature's butter
1. More protein than other fruit
2. More monounsaturated fat, vit E, folate, potassium adn fiber
3. More antioxidant lutein(carotenoid)
--protect arteries hardening, eyes cataract and macular degeneration
Banana
1. Green unripe
--its fibre reduces bad cholesterol
--increases good one by 30%
2. Ripe
--best to soothe upset stomach
3. Relieve heartburn and reduces stroke risk
Pomegranates
1. Packed with disease fighting antioxidant
2. Reduce plague build-up in arteries by 44%
Apples
1. Highest nutrition by eating the skin
2. Reduce cholesterol, heart attack and lung cancer
--eat everyday
Parsley
1. Powerhouse of nutrients
--rejuvenate and detox
2. Breath sweetener
--consume raw
3. Stressbuster
--effective in reducing depression, lower cholesterol and strengthen kidney
4. Relieve rheumatism and PMS
Coriander leaves / Chinese parsley / cilantro
1. Relief of anxiety and insomnia
2. Coriander juice mix with turmeric power or mint juice
--acne fight
3. Aids in digestion and helps settle the stomach and prevent flatulence
4. Prevents nausea
Cinnamon
1. Ancient spice
--relieve bloating and stabilize blood sugar
--contains methylhydroxy chalone polymer(MHCP) which cranks up sugar breakdown
2. Assist insulin release effieciently
--slow ageing and ward off diabetes and obesity
--soak cinnamon stick in tea or sprinkle its powder over food
Oats
1. Complex carbohydrates
--maintains energy level through the day
2. Boost stress resistance
3. Soothe nervousness and digestive systems
4. Diminish fag cravings
5. Stabilize blood sugar level
Tomatoes
1. Low calorie fruit
2. Abundant phytochemicals
--boost immune defences
3. Rich in Vit C and B
4. Lyconpene
--protect against cancer
--cooked tomatoes have more than raw
5. Most nutrition
--in the skin
6. Cherry tomatoes
--More nutritious than its larger brother
Almonds
1. Reduce cholesterol and heart diseases risks
2. 2 ounces give more than 50% daily magnesium requirement
Garlic
1. Rich source of sulphur
--keep body chemistry in balance
--fight infections, decelerate cholesterol production and lower blood cholesterol
2. Fight cancer
3. Improve liver and gall bladder actions
Broccoli
1. Twice protein as much as steak
--11.2g per 100g
2. One of most nature potent superfoods
--effective against cancer heart diseases or serious ones
--sulforaphane eliminate carcinogens
4. Helps metabolize oestrogen to stave off breast cancer
Saturday, February 13, 2010
1st Day in Aus =D
Ma, Bra and Me waiting in the hospital
Snapping with my newfound camera, actually my bro one
Another one *click*
Hi!! I'm Not Sick At All
Dozens of eggs
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Spiritual Rest Stop 2
The Right Path To Success
A young man was keen to find the path of success. He was told a very wise man with the clue to success was living somewhere and people who had been coached by him become successful. This excited him. He finally found the wise man he was looking for.
He asked, "Wise man, could you please tell me what to do, or what should i possess, in order to become successful?"
Wise man said, "You want to be successful? Then come with me."
Wise man then headed straight to the beach without heeding the response from the young man. In order to pursue success, the young man quickly followed the footsteps of wise man.
Wise man slowly led him into the sea, until the water reached the level of their chest. Suddenly wise man pushed young man's head into the water.
He struggled, but wise man did not let go of his head. After almost a minute, wise man eventually let go of his hands. Young man gasped heavily.
'Old man, are you trying to drown me?" he yelled.
"If your desire for success is as strong as your desire to catch your breath just now, you are already on the path to success."
A young man was keen to find the path of success. He was told a very wise man with the clue to success was living somewhere and people who had been coached by him become successful. This excited him. He finally found the wise man he was looking for.
He asked, "Wise man, could you please tell me what to do, or what should i possess, in order to become successful?"
Wise man said, "You want to be successful? Then come with me."
Wise man then headed straight to the beach without heeding the response from the young man. In order to pursue success, the young man quickly followed the footsteps of wise man.
Wise man slowly led him into the sea, until the water reached the level of their chest. Suddenly wise man pushed young man's head into the water.
He struggled, but wise man did not let go of his head. After almost a minute, wise man eventually let go of his hands. Young man gasped heavily.
'Old man, are you trying to drown me?" he yelled.
"If your desire for success is as strong as your desire to catch your breath just now, you are already on the path to success."
Spiritual Rest Stop 1
Shine the path of others and the path will be shone unto you!
A blind man was walking along the street at night, holding in his hand a brightly-lit lantern. The others were curious, and asked him, "You can't see. Isn't it redundant to walk with a lit lantern?"
The blind man said seriously, "This lantern in my hand held up to light up others, so that they can see their way and not bump into me. While I'm helping others, I'm also helping myself."
A blind man was walking along the street at night, holding in his hand a brightly-lit lantern. The others were curious, and asked him, "You can't see. Isn't it redundant to walk with a lit lantern?"
The blind man said seriously, "This lantern in my hand held up to light up others, so that they can see their way and not bump into me. While I'm helping others, I'm also helping myself."
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