Super fruits that Make Younger

Punya kulit awet muda tentunya jadi impian kebanyakan wanita, hingga berbagai cara rela dilakukan. Namun sebenarnya ada cara-cara alami yang bisa dilakukan, seperti mengonsumsi buah-buahan super. Apa saja?


Buah dan sayuran dapat melawan penuaan molekul tubuh. Buah dan sayur juga mencegah penurunan kognitif (kemampuan berpikir). Ini adalah dua alasan bagus untuk mulai makan lebih banyak buah dan sayuran.


Tapi beberapa buah-buahan memiliki manfaat super untuk menjaga kulit tetap awet muda, seperti dilansir Thesun, Selasa (2/8/2011):


1. Tomat
Penelitian menunjukkan tomat sepuluh kali lebih potensial dari vitamin C dan 14 kali lebih kuat dibandingkan antioksidan pada anggur merah untuk dapat membuat kulit awet muda. Tomat juga mengandung pigmen merah likopen yang dapat membantu memperlambat masalah yang terkait dengan penuaan. Kabar baiknya, likopen bahkan lebih baik diserap ketika tomat dimasak.


2. Wortel
Wortel mendapatkan warna cerah oranye dari nutrisi super pigmen beta karoten. Para ilmuwan percaya bila nutrisi super ini terkumpul di bawah kulit dapat memberi perlindungan terhadap radiasi matahari. Makan secara teratur buah yang mengandung beta karoten seperti jeruk, ubi jalar, sayuran hijau gelap, aprikot, buah persik, wortel memenuhi kebutuhkan kulit untuk anti-penuaan.


3. Apel
Apel juga merupakan buah super yang bisa membuat kulit awet muda. Semangkuk apel bisa berisi 15 nutrisi yang menakjubkan. Salah satunya antioksidan quercetin yang dapat membantu membunuh virus. Jangan kupas kulit apel karena quercetin berharga ada di bawah kulit apel.

4. Pisang
Pisang bisa menjadi pilihan makanan ringan yang sehat, karena kaya akan kalium yang membantu mengembalikan keseimbangan elektrolit dan menyerap kelebihan air dalam tubuh. Dengan dikombinasikan dengan diet rendah garam, satu buah pisang sehari dapat dapat membantu menyusutkan pergelangan kaki yang bengkak, pergelangan tangan dan perut.


5. Jeruk
Segelas jus jeruk memiliki setidaknya 170 nutrisi super, ditambah dengan banyak vitamin yang dapat meningkatkan kekebalan tubuh seperti vitamin C, kalium dan vitamin B yang dibutuhkan untuk saraf yang kuat. Jeruk juga memberi pigmen kuning yang disebut lutein, antioksidan yang membantu melindungi kulit dari kerusakan akibat sinar matahari.

Skin browning with Coffee Cream Safer Cancer

So far, people do tanning (browning of the skin) by going to the salon. But the scientists believe that using sunscreen based caffeine or coffee may help someone browning of the skin safely and avoiding cancer.

The experts said the sun cream which is made from coffee, chocolate or tea can protect the body against the most common form of skin cancer, as well as get a glowing skin and preventing wrinkles.

To test this, researchers used mice that have been genetically engineered so that only a few produce ATR, a protein found in skin. It turned out that if the number of ATR is low then it takes longer to develop skin cancer.

Skin cancer caused by abnormal cell growth in skin tissue, generally because a lot of sun or stung by the impact of ultraviolet radiation (UV). But in many cases, skin cancer is also appearing in the body that are not exposed to direct sunlight.

American researchers think that caffeine can trigger cell death that is damaged by UV (ultraviolet) and still maintain healthy cells from damage. This is because caffeine can reduce the level of ATR and encourages the cells damaged by ultraviolet to commit suicide.

In a previous study described that eating one cup of caffeinated coffee daily can reduce the chances of developing skin cancer by 5 percent. The study involved 93,676 women as participants.

But now researchers were trying to create an anti-sun cream caffeine-based, expected later this cream can stop the damage and wrinkles in the skin and give skin a more radiant color.

"Lotion caffeine might be a process of tanning is safe, because it can stimulate more production of pigment cells," said Professor Dot Bennett of St. George's, University of London, as quoted from Dailymail, Tuesday (08/16/2011).

Currently researchers are doing further studies to determine the effects are there and how effective the cream is in protecting a person from skin cancer.

Pistachio Nuts So Substitute Insomnia Coffee Without Risk

One complaint that many feel after drinking coffee is palpitations and insomnia insomnia alias. Rather than bother making decaffeinated coffee, the researchers advised to make copies of Pistachio Nuts.


Decaffeinated coffee or decaffeinated coffee is usually made to get the aroma of coffee, but do not have to feel the side effects. Some people feel disturbed if you have to experience insomnia and heart palpitations after drinking coffee.


But when it is made caffeine-free version, the price of a cup of coffee usually become more expensive because the process requires more elaborate equipment. Also according to some experts, decaffeinated coffee was never really 100 percent free of caffeine.


The most appropriate solution for those who want to feel the pleasure of drinking coffee without having to pound eventually found in a study at York University. The researchers looked at the content of Pistachio Nuts, and concluded that the beans can be used as feedstock healthy coffee.


Nuts Pisthacio from plant Pistacia terebinthus a typical grains are easily found in various parts of the middle east. Bean seed that looks like almonds are often used as snacks and souvenirs typical of Arab lands.

In his research, experts from York University to use this bean as a substitute for coffee beans. Same processing process that is heated at a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius for 10-20 minutes, then ground and brewed with hot water such as coffee in general.


Content analysis showed the compound to the results of steeping, most of the compounds present in coffee brew aroma Nuts Pistachios so more or less the same. The difference, steeping beans do not contain caffeine, so free from the risk can not sleep.


"Just like regular coffee beans, beans frying process Pistachio Nuts can also be modified to get different flavors," said Dr Mustafa Ozel who led the study as quoted by the Telegraph,

Not the spirit of the Coffee Morning, But Depends Mind

Most people are very dependent with a cup of coffee to start the day. And who can raise the spirit in the morning is not the coffee, but what's on the mind.

British researchers conducted a study to determine the true cup of coffee can make a person more spirit in the morning. Apparently aware that the mind give more influence than a cup of coffee.

In this study researchers gave no caffeinated coffee without the knowledge of participants, and then performed a series of tests designed to measure mental performance, reaction time and mood.

Known to participants who received decaffeinated coffee had a significant increase in performance and mood. It is not much different from the participants who consumed caffeinated coffee.

These results indicate that it is not a cup of coffee that can boost morale in the morning, but what is dipikiran someone. Because someone will think his spirits up after drinking coffee, regardless of whether the coffee was caffeinated or not.

Another thing that is trusted by the participants is the coffee contain caffeine which is a stimulant and can work on the brain to combat the sleepiness and fatigue, as quoted by the Telegraph, Tuesday (09/06/2011).

The study was conducted by a team from the University of East London, which involved 88 participants aged 18-47 years who are lovers of coffee and eat at least 2 times a day. The results of this study have also been published in the journal Appetite.

In order to avoid addiction to coffee, there's no harm in reducing the amount of caffeine consumed. If used to drink coffee in the morning, then start instilling positive thinking to evoke the spirit.

Hemorrhoid Sufferers Need to Limit Caffeine Intake

Hemorrhoids or piles are a painful condition and cause discomfort. But by limiting consumption of caffeine can help reduce the discomfort of hemorrhoids.


Some mild cases of hemorrhoids can be treated without surgery by performing the change of diet and certain lifestyle, although in severe cases that can inhibit the activity usually addressed through the surgery.


Hemorrhoid sufferers should limit consumption of foods and beverages that contain caffeine because it can aggravate pain and discomfort that arises, as quoted from the LIVESTRONG, Monday (12/09/2011).


This is because caffeine is a stimulant that can lead to constipation or even diarrhea. If you consume large amounts of caffeine so hemorrhoids will be more difficult to treat and often become more irritated.


Some drinks are known to be sources of caffeine such as coffee, tea and soda, while for the food is usually contained in chocolate. If you want to eat try selecting which do not contain caffeine.

Meanwhile, researchers from the University of Maryland Medical Center reported drinking lots of water can help reduce symptoms of hemorrhoids, and increase the intake of fiber from grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables.


Hemorrhoids occur when veins of the anus and rectum become swollen, causing pain when rubbing against something. Hemorrhoids are inside the body and usually causes no symptoms, but there are also outside the anus and cause pain and itching.


There are several factors that can lead to hemorrhoids, such as pregnancy, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, obesity and eating low-fiber, but there is also no known cause.

We often rush CHAPTER hemorrhoid may trigger

Defecate or BAB should be done in a relaxed atmosphere, if not want to get piles or hemorrhoids. Hurry to finish loose this can lead to excessive tension on the anus, so easy to swollen blood vessels.

Aka hemorrhoid hemorrhoids which in medical terms is called hemorrhoids caused by dilation of the veins around the anus. The most common cause is excess pressure during straining, either during childbirth or defecating in the bathroom.

Some people frequent straining during a bowel movement or defecating because of various reasons. Actually would not be a problem if only done occasionally, but when it becomes a habit and is done every time the risk of hemorrhoid Chapter will be greater.

The cause of straining during defecation, among others, the following, as quoted by WebMD, Wednesday (08/14/2011).

1. In a hurry
The students who live in boarding-lodging'll often run into long lines at the bathroom, especially in the morning. These conditions are not ideal for a bowel movement, as if in a hurry then the pressure when the strain tends to be large in order to quickly complete his business.

2. Constipation
Constipation causes hard dirt out during defecation. Automatic pressure needed to extract greater, so people who suffer from constipation will push with a very strong impact on the increased risk of getting hemorrhoids.

3. Diarrhea
Although contrary to constipation, diarrhea or too frequently can also make sufferers CHAPTER straining during bowel movements. Despite frequent bowel movement, usually of liquid feces that comes out and just a little bit, so people tend to be impatient and push to complete the Chapter so as not to have to come out in a toilet.

To prevent problems that could trigger a hemorrhoid CHAPTER tersbeut, a healthy diet is highly recommended. Eating enough fiber and drinking lots of water will make the stool consistency or form to be more lenient, so the Chapter can be more smoothly and orderly.

Meanwhile, consultant gastrointestinal surgeon from Pondok Indah Hospital, Dr. Hermansyur Kartowisastro, SpB-WBG said there are two types of hemorrhoids based on the location pembengkanan happened. Quoted from health consultations in detikHealth fosterage, the types of hemorrhoids are as follows.

1. External hemorrhoids (external hemorrhoids)
External hemorrhoid covered by skin and can not be included. This type of hemorrhoid is always outside, does not always lead to complaints and cause bleeding.

2. Hemorrhoid inside (internal hemorrhoids)
Hemorrhoid in the mucous membrane covered by the first stage of bleeding during bowel movements, no pain and fresh blood (fresh red color).

Apart from the problem of bowel movement, hemorrhoids can also be triggered by other factors such as vaginal birth sometimes forcing someone to push very strongly. Piles can also be triggered by anal intercourse, because the penetration of a blunt object is also upward pressure on the rectal wall.