Reasons why ALMONDS are so beneficial and amazing….

ashish — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:02:15 +0000

Almonds conjures up visions of health, beauty, food and a lifestyle. Almonds are not a rich man’s indulgence; they are woven into the very fabric of Indian cuisine, even more so in Indian life itself. The reasons are simple.
- Almonds are packed with nutrients and complements virtually every food with its characteristic mild taste.
- Almonds are rich in quality nutrients such as protein and mono unsaturated fat.
- Eating almonds does not necessarily lead to weight gain. rather, they play a crucial role in weight management because of their effect on appetite satiety.
- Almonds can be used in various ways like sliced, diced, roasted, blanched or flavored. You can munch on almonds any way you like.
- Eating almonds with their brown skin also provides dietary fiber and powerful antioxidants that help defend your body from free radicals.
- A handful of almonds a day is a perfect, healthy snack for the whole family, whether on the go or at play.
- Almonds can be eaten throughout the day.
- Almonds can become an eating routine to overcome post pregnancy stress and weakness.
- Almonds may help protect against lifestyle diseases.
- California almonds are cholesterol free and low in saturated fat, making them a tempting option for smarter meals and snacks.
- Almonds can also help in maintaining a healthy heart with healthy cholesterol levels.
- Almonds may help reduce LDL or bad cholesterol as part of a diet low in saturated fat.
- Almonds help in regulating blood pressure.
- The fibre in almonds has a detoxifying effect and prevents cancer.
- Almonds also have a stabilizing effect on sugar and insulin levels after meals, offering protection from diabetes.
- Eating just four to five almonds every day will prevent constipation.
- Almonds are rich in manganese, riboflavin, and copper, all of which aid in energy production.
- Almonds contain folic acid, a proven defence against birth defects.
- Almonds improve brainpower.

Amazing Power of Amino acids

ashish — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:11:46 +0000

An amino acid can be defined as any of a large group of organic compounds which represent the end products of protein breakdown. All proteins are made up of amino acids. Life without protein is not possible.
Growth, development, and function depend upon protein, which, in turn, depends upon the correct availability of amino acids. When we take protein it must be first broken down into amino acids before it can be absorbed by the body. This takes place in the small bowel. From there, the fragments of the protein are carried to the liver by the bloodstream, where they are stored for future use. When needed by the body, these fragments are finally recombined into the type of protein needed by each particular kind of cell.
All amino acids comprise a carbon atom, an amino group, and a carboxyl group. Plants synthesize amino acids from these sources : the soil which supplies the necessary nitrogen and sulphur, water which provides oxygen and hydrogen, and atmospheric carbon dioxide which supplies carbon and oxygen. With the help of synthesizing bacteria and fungi, plants unite these elements into amino acids. Animals cannot synthesize amino acids from these basic elements but derive them from the indigestion of plants. Thus the primary source of all the proteins, including meat and fish, is the vegetable kingdom.
The mere division of nutrients into groups such as vitamins, minerals, and amino acids does not mean that they are effective individually. An interrelationship exists among the three nutrients, and they may lose their efficiency if any one of the nutrients is not present in an optimum quantity. All proteins are not present in its optimum quantity. All proteins are not nutritionally equivalent. This difference in nutritional value is based on the amino acid composition of different proteins. This led to the concept of Essential Amino acids (EAA) and Non-Essential amino acids (NEAA).

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Reasons why ALMONDS are so beneficial and amazing….

Amazing Power of Amino acids