Nutrition ... Pt 2

Continuing from yesterday's post
Informing you as I educate myself

These are the final 5 little known facts about well-known foods.

6. Pumpkin Seeds are high in zinc, which is good for the prostate and building of immune system. They also contain fatty acids that kills parasites. Raw pumpkin seeds contains fatty acids and beneficial proteins.

7. Sweet Potatoes are excellent sources of carotenoid (definition) antioxidants. They contain calcium, are very high in Vitamin A and C and contain thiamine. Be careful though eating too many may cause abdominal swelling and indigestion. Sweet potatoes are also high in sugar and therefore should be used sparingly. Sweet potatoes are nor related to the potato or yam family.  

8. Tomato is an excellent source of Vitamin C (the vitamin C is mostly concentrated in the jelly-like substance around the seeds). They also contain Vitamin A and B-complex vitamins, potassium and phosphorus.

9. Zucchini and other summer squash varieties contain Vitamin A and C. They also contain potassium and calcium. The flavor of zucchini is best when it is less than 6 inches long. Zucchini can grow as large as a baseball bat but have little flavor when they reach that size.

10. Peanuts contain beneficial protein but many people (like me) are allergic to them and find them very hard to digest. They contain Aflatoxin (definition), a carcinogenic (definition) which explains why peanut farmers have been found to have disproportionately high rates of cancer.

Doing this research has been very informative for me.
Hope it was as to you as it was for me


What are some of the well known foods around the world that persons may not know much about?
I look forward to hearing some of your feedback.

Until next time .. Stay healthy

Nutrition Time .. Part 1

Its been a while .. But I am challenging myself to drop in every now and then
Even if it is to leave a quote or so


These are 5 little-known facts about well-known foods.

1. Avocado [also known as pear in some countries] has more than twice as much potassium as banana. For delicious, creamy salad dressing, mix together avocado and fresh carrot juice.

2. Bananas are high in sugar so they should not be eaten if you have blood sugar problems (but if you so desire to intake, don't eat all of 12 at once - one will suffice). Don't eat bananas on an empty stomach; combining it with a little protein will help to normalize the insulin response caused by the sugar in banana. Green-tipped bananas are better for your health than over-ripe (not sure why).

3. Beet Roots are high in carbohydrate levels and should therefore be used sparingly.

4. Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange. It has almost as much calcium as whole milk.

5. Cilantro may be useful to treat urinary tract infections. Both the leaves and seeds aid digestion, relieve intestinal gas, pain and distention.

Some of these fruits and vegetables are great for weight-loss
Since I've noticed everyone starting this healthy lifestyle
Not sure if its a trend or persons just becoming health conscious,
But healthy should be a lifestyle
Our bodies are worth more than those junk!

Please note guys that I am no dietician or nutritionist
But I did a mini research :)

Have a healthy fun filled day :D
See you tomorrow!