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[15 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 388 views]
Soy reduces heart attack chances

Peptides from soy can fight cancer and reduce risks of heaving a heart attack (myocardial infraction) as per Illinois University researchers.
After many parallel studies scientist state that  soy peptides fight against leukemia due to the activation of a protein named   caspase 3, which blocks cell aging and death. Also, soy peptides inhibit topoizomeraze that is involved in the  growth of the metastatic tumor cells which should be a good news since more than 7 million people now die each year from cancer.
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[15 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 473 views]
Which oils are healthier for cooking and salads?

Cooking oil should be used only once because with reuse it begins to release toxic carcinogens and its beneficial proprieties are destroyed at the first use. Vegetable oils offer benefits to our body due to the rich content of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids.
What are the most appropriate cooking oils?
Palm oil resists temperatures up to 230 degrees and because of that nutritionists recommend it as the most suitable oil for fried foods. Moreover, palm oil it’s easily absorbed and digested by the body and when used properly it …

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[8 Feb 2010 | No Comment | 445 views]
Champagne, heart protector

Consumed with moderationn by a healthy person (two glasses a day), champagne protects the hearth and blood vessels according to  Reading University specialists. The beneficial effect is due to the contained polyphenols and antioxidants. Polyphenols slow down the removal of nitric oxide from the blood, high nitric oxide levels in the blood increasing blood flow and decreasing blood pressure and blood clotting.
Champagne is the combination of two red grape varieties, pinot noir and pinot meunier, together with chardonnay variety, harvested from French champagne vineyards. Sparkling wines produced in other parts …