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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

Wasabi- Anti-cancer agent

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Wasabi is mainly a root vegetable used by grating it into a paste for various Japanese dishes. Also known as Japanese horseradish, its root, used a spice has a very strong and hot flavor. Wasabi paste, once prepared, should be covered till the time of serving as the flavor might get evaporated. It can be served with sushi and its paste can also be coated on peas to be eaten as a snack. Daruma is one of the most famous varieties of this condiment in Japanese cuisine. Due to it is peculiar and particular needs, Wasabi is actually used as a mixture of horseradish powder, cornstarch, mustard powder and artificial coloring or else real Wasabi is very expensive and considered a rare delicacy.

Wasabi is cultivated in Japan, mainland China, New Zealand and Taiwan to name a few. It contains anti-fungal properties that makes the plant resistant to virulent isolates of blackleg fungus, thus, it can be used as an organic fungicide. Wasabi extracts are also effective natural wood preservatives. Grating Wasabi releases volatile compounds, which slowly evaporates. The use of a traditional sharkskin grater generally reduces exposure to the air. Therefore, the volatile compounds develop with minimal dissipation. This combination of natural volatiles, consistency and texture differentiating fresh Wasabi from the duplicate varieties of powdered and paste horseradish, which have been mixed with Chinese mustard and green food coloring.

International market for Wasabi and Wasabi-based food products and its usefulness in pharmaceutical products, cultivation of Wasabi, within and outside Japan is expected to increase in future.

Isothiocyanates is a natural chemical present in Wasabi that can be used to treat cancer. It can also be used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, diarrhea, asthma, etc. It eliminates excess hormones like estrogen thereby minimizing risk of breast and prostrate cancer.

Thursday, June 11th, 2009