Health & Lifestyle

The researchers say the discovery is important for the health and the key to a long and healthy life.
Glyconutrients are plant carbohydrates (monosaccharides), there are over 200 carbohydrates and sugars, but only 8 essential nutrients needed to be absorbed by your body to function properly. Xylose
• Fucose
• Galactose
• Glucose
• The mannose
• N-acetylglucosamine
• N-acetylgalactosamine
• N-acetylneuraminic acid (sialic acid).
Glyconutrients combine these with other molecules to be coated is the surface of the cell or glycoforms forming glycoconjugates. Bind to proteins, glycoproteins that the surface of each cell covers to a core in the human body. Bind with lipids), and form glycolipids, which are located on the surface of the cell.
Glyconutrients are not vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes, but in a different class, such as cellular health supplements from plants, which leads to healthy tissues and organs, the organs in a healthy way to maintain. All cells need glyconutrients and have over 600 trillion of them.
Glyconutritional approach is at the root of the problem, instead of treating the symptoms and can help with autoimmune diseases, cancer and degenerative diseases.

The tomato has been called many things throughout history:  Peruvian apple, love apple, and even, by Americans at least, a vegetable.  Today, however, this lovely fruit is fast becoming known as Superfood!

While not able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, this super hero of the nutrition world is able to do some pretty amazing things.  For example, some studies show the tomato may help decrease the risk of prostate cancer, as well as breast, lung and stomach cancers.

What is it about this little red fruit that makes it so amazing?  Lycopene.

Okay, so the word lycopene doesn’t sound very appetizing, but this powerful antioxidant is the chemical in tomatoes that not only is responsible for it’s red color, but also responsible for its disease-fighting powers.

Italian cooking relies very heavily on tomatoes and tomato products.  And, some studies have suggested that this heavy intake of tomatoes by Italians has resulted in a lowering of cancer of the digestive tract.

Now, you’re probably thinking you have to consume tons and tons of fresh tomatoes to enjoy any health benefits.  Again, research shows that the lycopene in tomatoes is more easily absorbed by the body if processed into ketchup, sauce and paste.  So, not only are tomatoes a superfood, they’re an easy superfood to include in your diet.

Of course, fresh tomatoes are still beneficial, and packed with wonderful nutrients (not to mention delicious).  Just remember the one rule of fresh tomatoes:  don’t put them in the refrigerator.  The refrigerator destroys not only the flavor, it also destroys the nutrients.

Yoghurt is yummy, thick and creamy. The wonderful nutrients and minerals in yoghurt protects your bones, fights off osteoporosis, battles cancer, cancer, diarrhoea, high blood pressure and yeast infection. It bolsters digestion, immune function and weight control. Besides, yoghurt adds enzymes and oils to the skin, working as a natural moisturiser. It can also reduce pore size, improve overall skin texture, and give you that healthy glow. Let’s discover Yoghurt’s role in skin and hair care.

Follow these tried-and-tested yoghurt usage tips, and you’ll glow!

- Got blemishes, acne? Slather yoghurt on your acne daily. The rich zinc content will help to clear your skin. Avoid the flavoured varieties and apply yoghurt only after you’ve removed all make-up.

- To stop pimples in their tracks, mix some brewer’s yeast with plain yoghurt and apply it on your face.

- Itchy scalp? Apply some yoghurt on your head, wrap your hair in a towel and then rinse after 15 minutes. The yoghurt will chase away dandruff, too!

- Your hands and nails can also benefit from yoghurt. Simply combine half a cup of plain yoghurt with the juice of one lemon. Rinse and pat your hands dry.

More Yoghurt Packs

Just Yoghurt – Apart from zinc, plain yoghurt contains lactic acid, a natural skin smoother that makes it a simple, yet effective facial mask.

Protein Power Pack – 1 egg white, 1 tbsp yoghurt, 1 tsp fuller’s earth and 1 tsp honey. Mix and apply on face and neck for cleansing, toning, moisturising and nourishing benefits all in one!

Nice and Zesty – 1 tsp yoghurt and ¼ orange or ½ lemon juices. Mix together and smooth onto face. Allow to remain on for five minutes, and then rinse off with warm water. Zesting up your yoghurt facial by adding a tablespoon of fresh citrus fruit gives the pack an extra refreshing punch. Besides, lemon and orange restore the skin’s normal pH balance, making it look fresh and young again.

Feel-Fab Fruit Pack – ¾ cup plain yoghurt, 1 carrot (for soothing, anti-inflammatory benefits), ½ peach (a natural emollient) and ½ cucumbers (to refresh and soften the skin). Apply and let sit on the skin for 10 minutes, then rinse.

Beat the Dry Daze – ½ cup plain yoghurt, 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 ½ tsp fresh lemon juice. Mix all ingredients together. Apply on the face for five to 10 minutes, and then rinse off with warm water. Heal dry skin.

The reader of this article should exercise all precautions while following instructions on the recipes from this article.