The latest in a long line of potential 'Superfoods'

The purple sweet potato:
The purple sweet potato, the latest food item presented to the general public as a potential superfood. The potato's colouring contained the chemical anthocyanin, which is known to lower the risk of cancer and could even possibly slow down certain types of the disease. The colour is the important part because the purple colour is responsible for the amount of anthocyanin in the potato.

Scientists have already used two strands of anthocyanin to treat colon cancer and found that the pigment slowed down the growth of cancerous cells. Anthocyanin, which produces red, blue or purple colours in different types of food, can also be found in blueberries, red grapes and red cabbage, however the specially grown purple sweet potato has a higher concentration of the chemical than any other species of potato. Dr Weiqun Wang, who was also involved in testing the potato, has said that the new purple sweet potato tasted sweeter than other potatoes but was still perfectly edible. According to Wang, "It's good not only for cancer prevention but other benefits like antioxidants as well."

SWEET POTATO (Kamote) far exceeds the nutrition and health values of rice. Here are the benefits of substituting rice with kamote:

1. Sweet potato is more filling and suppresses hunger pangs longer. It is also cheaper than rice.

2. Unlike rice, it is easy to grow. It grows in backyards with or without fertilizers. 

3. Unlike rice which needs to be eaten with a dish, Sweet Potato tastes good and can be eaten by itself. Thus, substituting rice with sweet potato saves money for other needs.

4. Rice cannot match the nutritional values of potato. Because rice converts to sugar in the body. 

5. The nutritional values of a 3 oz. baked sweet potato are: calories 90, fat 0 g, saturated fat 0 g, cholesterol 0 mg, carbohydrate 21 g, protein 2 g, dietary fiber 3 g, sodium 36 mg.

6. Sweet potato (kamote) can bring you good health and keep away some health problems.

7. Sweet Potato (kamote) lowers hypertension, bad cholesterol and even blood sugar when eaten as a substitute to rice!  The purple sweet potato (kamote) is particularly effective for lowering hypertension.

8. The Korean medical documentary credits the sweet potato (kamote) as high fiber and is one of the best foods that one can eat to prevent cancer!

source : e-mail

DISCLAIMER: This information  is intended for general information only and is not intended as medical advice. You should not rely on any information gathered here as a substitute for consultation with medical professionals. 

The four treasures of food that shouldn't be wasted when eating

When eating certain food, there are certain parts which seemingly are useless and should be thrown away. In reality, their nutritional value could be higher than the food itself. Check if you have unknowingly wasted these.

Fish Eyes (Ughh !)

Fish eyes, especially mackerel family, contains rich quantity of DHA and EPA which are very rare unsaturated fatty acid. The most beneficial property of these natural substances is their ability to stimulate human brain cells, improve memory and thinking power, and also very helpful in preventing memory decline, high cholesterol and hypertension diseases. The common notion suggested is that eating certain animal parts would strengthen similar body parts of ours, and this has been proven correct by clinical experiments where fish eyes are concerned: they can help to reduce the deterioration of eyesight. 

Fibres of orange or grapefruit peels

When eating oranges or grapefruits, after removing the peel, do not remove all the fibres that cover the fruits. In fact, the fibres contained a vitamin which helps to maintain the elasticity and density of the artery wall, which in turn reduces the danger of bleeding especially in the fine arteries. Hypertension patients usually have problem of brain haemorrage while diabetic patients have retina haemorrage. For people with tendency to bleed, especially old people with tendency of artery hardening, eating fibres of oranges and grapefruit peels is particularly helpful. 

Bones

The nutritional value of bones are higher than that of the meat. Comparing the nutritional values of Pork bones and pork, the bones contain far more protein, iron, sodium and calories than meat. Bones contain 23% more protein than milk powder, 61% more than beef, three times as much as pork and more than double that of eggs. It has abundance of essential minerals that humans require, like vitamins A, B1 and B2 that are useful for slowing aging. The best part is, when boiled in soup, these nutritions become more readily absorbed by human body than plant-based food.

Chili Leaves

Chili leaves contains complete range of amino acid almost 4 times compared to the chili fruits. It also contains more than double what chili fruits have of which are anti-cancerous substance. On top of that, chili leaves are rich in calcium, beta carotene, various vitamins and other nutrients. Eating a suitable quantity of chili leaves enhances secretion of digestive juices, improves appetite and are good for indigestion, gastric and stomach discomfort. Regular intake of chili leaves also help in warming body, strengthen liver, improve eyesight, reduce weight and improve beauty. Chili leaves is tasty and can either be cooked alone, frying with meat or making soup.

Source : e-mail received from a friend

Each Year He Sent Her Roses !!!!

The person who did this was Jack Benny....
Please read this - it is absolutely beautiful.....

Each year he sent her roses, 

And the note would always say, 

I love you even more this year, 

Than last year on this day. 

My love for you will always grow, 

With every passing year.' 

She knew this was the last time 

That the roses would appear. 

She thought, he ordered roses 

In advance before this day. 

Her loving husband did not know, 

That he would pass away. 

He always liked to do things early, 

Way before the time. 

Then, if he got too busy, 

Everything would work out fine. 

She trimmed the stems and 

Placed them in a very special vase. 

Then, sat the vase beside 

The portrait of his smiling face. 

She would sit for hours, 

In her husband's favorite chair. 

While staring at his picture, 

And the roses sitting there. 

A year went by, and it was 

To live without her mate.. 

With loneliness and solitude, 

That had become her fate. 

Then, the very hour, 

The doorbell rang, and there 

Were roses sitting by her door. 

She brought the roses in, 

And then just looked at them in shock.. 

Then, went to get the telephone, 

To call the florist shop. 

The owner answered, and she asked him,

If he would explain, Why would someone 

do this to her, causing her such pain? 

'I know your husband passed away, 

More than a year ago,' 

The owner said, 

'I knew you'd call, and you would want to know.' 

The flowers you received today, 

Were paid for in advance. 

Your husband always planned ahead, 

He left nothing to chance. 

There is a standing order, 

That I have on file down here, 

And he has paid, well in advance, 

You'll get them every year. 

There also is another thing, 

That I think you should know, 

He wrote a special little card...he did this years ago. 

Then, should ever I find out that he's no longer here, 

that's the card that should be sent to you the following year.' 

She thanked him and hung up the phone, her tears now flowing hard. 

Her fingers shaking, 

As she slowly reached to get the card. 

Inside the card, she saw that he 

Had written her a note... 

Then, as she stared in total silence, 

This is what he wrote.. 

'Hello my love, I know it's been a year 

Since I've been gone.... 

I hope it hasn't been too hard for you to 

Overcome. 

I know it must be lonely, 

And the pain is very real. 

For if it was the other way, 

I know how I would feel. 

The love we shared made everything 

So beautiful in life. 

I loved you more than words can say, 

You were the perfect wife. 

You were my friend and lover, 

You fulfilled my every need. 

I know it's only been a year, 

But please try not to grieve.. 

I want you to be happy, 

Even when you shed your tears. 

That is why the roses will be sent to you for years 

When you get these roses, 

Think of all the happiness that we had together, 

And how both of us were blessed. 

I have always loved you and 

I know I always will. 

But, my love, you must go on, 

You have some living still. 

Please...try to find happiness, 

While living out your days. 

I know it is not easy, 

But I hope you find some ways. 

The roses will come every year, 

And they will only stop, 

When your door's not answered, 

When the florist stops to knock. 

He will come five times that day, 

In case! You have gone out. 

But after his last visit, 

He will know without a doubt! 

To take the roses to the place, 

Where I've instructed him 

And place the roses where we are, 

Together once again. 

Sometimes in life, you find a special friend; 

Someone who changes your life 

Just by being part of it. 

Someone who 

makes you laugh 

Until you can't stop; 

Someone who makes you believe 

That there really is good in the world. 

Someone who convinces you 

That there really is an unlocked door 

Just waiting for you to open it. 

This is Forever Friendship.