Posts Tagged ‘Healthy’

Healthy Mouth-Watering Snacks

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Mixed nuts are a snack food consisting of any mixture of various nuts. Some of the common constituents are peanuts, almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts and pecans. They can be salted, roasted, cooked or blanched. As peanuts and cashews are usually the least expensive nuts so they tend to be the most common ingredients. Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts are also less expensive while pecans are the most expensive ingredient. Mixed nuts have no cholesterol, is low in sodium and sugar while high in selenium.
The by-product of soy beans, soy nuts, are a healthy source of nutrition. They are rich in protein, iron and dietary fiber. Soy beans are soaked in water, drained and then roasted or baked until crisp and brown, which ultimately turns out to be a yummy snack – soy nuts. Soy nuts are similar to peanuts in terms of their flavor and texture. They can be in salted, unsalted or roasted forms. They can be used as toppings on salads, soups and casserole dishes. They can also be mixed with dried fruits, nuts, chocolate chips and eaten as a delicious snack. A great source of vitamins, antioxidants, iron and zinc, soy nuts are helpful for lowering the levels of bad cholesterol.

Organic Wasabi peas are roasted green peas, coated with Wasabi seasoning. They are hot, crunchy and a very tasty. Green Peas provide nutrients that are good for bone health. Peas are also a good source of folic acid and Vitamin B6. They help to cure people with cardiovascular diseases. Green peas are also high in iron content. Iron is important for normal blood cell formation and functioning. They provide Vitamin C which protects DNA from damage due to pollution. Wasabi contains Isothiocyanates that can be used to treat cancer. It can also be used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases , diarrhoea , asthma etc. It eliminates excess hormones like estrogen thereby minimizing risk of breast and prostrate cancer. Organic Wasabi peas have many health benefits.

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Kiwis – The Healthy Snack

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Kiwi fruit, also called Gooseberry, originated in China as macaque peaches. It is a very healthy fruit that contains a reasonable amount of potassium. It is a commercialized fruit in California. The main health benefit of this exotic fruit is that it is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. It is a rich source of vitamins A, C, E, and B – complex, potassium, calcium, iron and folic acid. Kiwi’s skin is a good source of flavonoid antioxidants. A number of snacks can be made from the translucent green fruit which promotes health in a number of ways.

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Kiwi is known to cure reduce shortness of breath, night cough, severe wheeze, chronic cough and running nose. Flavinoids are most likely to be the substances that help to protect our skin from oxidative damage. They are also considered helpful in protecting our DNA from mutations and damage. Vitamins C and E help to protect our body against free radicals. The high fiber content has been proven to reduce cholesterol levels thereby improving the condition of patients with cardiovascular diseases and lowering the risk of heart attacks. It also helps to improve diabetes by controlling sugar levels and colon cancer. Kiwi contains dietary fiber that help to regulate blood sugar. It actively promotes health fitness.
They can been used in salads, sauces, hot cereals, scones, fruit cakes, etc. Kiwi slice is a convenient and healthy snack as it contains numerous phytonutrients along with vitamins and minerals.

Thursday, September 10th, 2009