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Oregano Nutrition Facts& Health Benefits

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Oregano is a plant from the mint family, this plant has very typical aroma and taste. Oregano leaves contains nutrition such as iron, manganese and vitamin A. Therefore, consumption of fresh oregano leaves on a regular basis can help boost the immune system. Based from oregano nutrition, there are a lot of health benefits that we can get. In addition, the benefits of oregano has also long been known as an herb that is rich in antioxidants, may even be able to kill prostate cancer cells. A new study published in the Federation of American Society of Experimental Biology highlights one of the major components of oregano called carvacrol, which is touted to fight cancer cells. This is the first study to specifically study the effects of carvacrol on prostate cancer. Oreganois one of the most important seasoning for Turkish cuisine, Greek, Spanish, and Italian. Generally, the oregano leaves are used for fragrance seasoning, because the rich aroma. The shape is similar...

15 Turmeric Health Benefits & Negative Effects

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Turmeric is a spice that has many health benefits, its also often used as a natural food coloring. Turmeric nutrition contain high minerals, vitamins and electrolytes compound such as potassium. All turmeric nutrition facts can be read at the bottom of the post. Turmeric or in Latin is called Curcuma longa Linn. syn. Curcuma domestica Val. is one of the original spices and medicinal plants of Southeast Asia. Turmeric is often used as a spice in cooking a type of curry, and is also used to give a yellow color to the dish, or as a preservative.  There are a number of pharmaceutical products made ​​from turmeric such as a cure for inflammatory arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis) or osteo-arthritis deklofenak made ​​active sodium, piroxicam, and phenyl butason with relatively high or dietary supplements (Vitamin-plus) in capsule form. Turmeric health benefits 1. Reduce risk of diabetes Curcumin found in turmeric has health benefits to reduce insulin resistance, thus helping to contro...

Health Benefits of Parsley To Prevent Cancer & Protect Heart

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Do you know that parsley has health benefits to prevent cancer? Parsley or in latin name called Petroselinum crispum is a plant that contains a lot of iron. Usually suitable for use in foodstuffs such as pizza and spaghetti. Used as an oil, root, and so on. The main efficacy parsley leaf is to prevent cancer. Animal studies indicate parsley can prevent tumor formation, especially in the lung. Also known to neutralize carcinogens including those found in cigarette smoke and smoke from charcoal grilling. Parsley includes a rich source of antioxidants and heart protective nutrients, including vitamin C, beta carotene, and folic acid. 6 health benefits of parsley 1. Helps prevent cancer An organic compound called myristicin found in parsley that prevent cancerous tumors from developing in your body. Myristicin also activate enzymes and help neutralize certain harmful compounds that can lead to prostate and colon cancer. 2. Protect the heart Our body produces an...

Health Benefits of Garlic You Never Know & Its Nutrition Facts

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There are so many health benefits of garlic that maybe you never heard before, because it has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. The Romans and Egyptians ancient workers used garlic to increase their physical endurance. In the 20th century, garlic used to fight global influenza pandemic. Currently, more than 5,000 scientific publications from around the world have gradually confirmed the health benefits of garlic, which include antibiotic properties, anti-cholesterol, anti-hypertensive, anti-fungal and many others. Garlic health benefits due to the content of some vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, B, and C, polyphenols and sulfide, adenosine, also potassium and selenium. In addition because it is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory, garlic can help the process of healing and the prevention of infection. A study also says that the benefits of garlic are able to block cell damage and the development of tumor cells, this is due to the antioxidant effects o...

Health Benefits of Ginger From Cure Cough To Prevent Cancer

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Ginger has so many health benefits, it has been used as a natural health remedies for hundreds of years. In addition, ginger also has benefits for beauty. Ginger contain several compounds such as zingiberena (zingirona) essential oils, zingiberol, bisabolena, kurkumen, gingerol, filandrena and bitter resin.  There are three kinds of ginger, the big ginger (Z. officinale Sp), small ginger (Z. officinale Var. Amarum), and red ginger (Z. officinale Var. Rubrum). From the three types of ginger, which is commonly used in pharmaceutical ginger red, because red ginger giving a bitter taste and pungent higher than other types of ginger. This is because the content of essential oils in ginger red more than in other types of ginger. 10 Health Benefits of Ginger 1. Prevent certain types of cancer Ginger extract is also effective to inhibit the growth of various types of cancer cells. Such prevent constipation-related cancer, stimulate the prostate cancer prevention enzyme and inhibi...