BENIFITS OF NUTS-1

 PISTACHIOS

Pistachios are a kind of tree nuts that has a lot of health benefits including high protein contents, antioxidants, and fibers. Because of its high protein content it is a good source of protein to vegetarians and vegans.

According to the US Agricultural Department, one ounce of the pistachio nuts contains:-

NUTRIENTS

1.Calories           -159

2.Protein             -5.72 gms

3.Fat                   -12.85 gms

4.Carbohydrates -7.70 gms

5.Fiber                 -3 gms

6.Sugar                -2.72 gms

7.Magnesium      -34 milligrams

8.Potassium         -291 milligrams

9.Phosphorous     -139 milligrams

10.Vitamin b-6    -0.480gms

11.Vitamin-B-1   -0.247mgs

ENERGY

The recommended daily intake of Vit-B-6 is 1.3 mg and an ounce serving of pistachio contains one-seventh of the recommended daily need of Vit-B-6.

Pistachio nuts have very low calories of energy that is 159. When compared with other nuts such as macadamia nuts (204 cal); and pecan nuts (196 cal) pistachio contains very low calories such as 159.

ANTIOXIDANTS

Antioxidants are substances that have benefits of reducing the risk of cancer and other diseases by preventing cell damage.

When compared with other nuts such as cashews and almonds pistachios contains more antioxidants.

Pistachios contain the following antioxidants:-

1.Alpha-tocopherol(Vitamin-E)

2.Phytosterols

3.Xanthophyll carotenoids

Practically a small research involving 28 participants who were given 1 or 2 services of pistachios for one month shows a considerable increase in the antioxidant levels of lutein, zeaxanthin a-carotene, and b-carotene, compared with those who ate none.

EYE HEALTH

Pist contains an abundance of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin which are beneficial effects towards eye health.

According to the American Optometric Association lutein and zeaxanthin have good preventive effects towards Age-related Macular eye Disease (AMD) and Cataracts.

GUT HEALTH

All nuts including pistachio contain rich fiber contents that help the food moves easily down at the gut and thus it relieves constipation.

Also, pistachio is rich in prebiotics which increases the population of good gut bacteria over bad bacteria

PROTEIN

Pistachio nuts are rich in protein which can contribute to a vegan's daily protein need.

Taking one ounce of pistachio can supply 6 gms of protein per day.

FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Because of the high protein and fiber content followed by a low-calorie value pistachio nuts are a very good diet for those who wish to reduce their body weight.

GOOD FOR HEART HEALTH

Regularly taking pistachios may reduce blood cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. Hence it is very protective and safe to heart patients.

GOOD FOR BLOOD SUGAR BALANCE

Pistachio has a low Glycemic Index value and hence they would not cause a sharp rise in the blood glucose level after someone consuming them.

Fortunately pistachios are low in both Glycemic Index and as well as Glycemic Load.

"The Glycemic Index is the number associated with the carbohydrate content of a particular food item that shows the effect of these carbohydrates on a person's blood glucose levels.
A value of 100 is the standard that is the GI of pure glucose"

"Glycemic Load is a measure more accurate and dependable 
The Glycemic Load (GL) of a food is the number that estimates how much the food will raise a person's blood glucose level after eating it."
Formula:-
(GI/100) multiplied by the (label content of total carbohydrates minus fiber)=Glycemic Load
(e.g)
The GI of a particular food is 22=22/100=0.22
Total carbohydrates in the label=42
Fiber content mentioned in the label =12
Hence  Active carbohydrates   =  42-12 =30

Glycemic Load is                      =0.22 x 30 =6.6

MEDICAL BITS-5

MEDICAL BITS-5

1. AGING CAN BE HALTED BY HYDROGEN SULFIDE:-

New research by scientists from the University of Exeter in the UK discovered an important phenomenon of reversing the aging cells which interestingly involves minute traces of hydrogen sulfide gas 

Usually during aging cells slowly lose their activity and decline to multiply. These inactive cells accumulate and exceed the number of younger active cells as our age ascends. The process is known as senescence and the inactive aged cells are known as senescent cells

2. SKIN CANCER MAY PREDICT FUTURE CANCERS

It has been well understood that common skin cancer like melanoma can predict future cancers which may develop in other parts of the body.

3.DRUGS WHICH CAN ARREST CANCER CELLS MULTIPLY

A group of scientists from Australia now undergo researches on a class of drugs that are arresting the spread of cancer cells by inactivating two proteins such as KAT6A and KAT6B which are the driving forces for the cancer cells to multiply.

4.TYPES OF TUMORS

1.Benign Tumors which are noncancerous, harmless, and will not spread but rarely they may become premalignant and then malignant.

2.Premalignant Tumors which are cancerous but yet to become harmful. They may not spread at this stage.

3.Malignant Tumors which are at full cancerous state harmful and spread easily to other parts

5.DURATION OF SLEEP ON OUR HEALTH

Scientists at Keele University in the UK have studied the effects of sleep duration on our cardiac health.

They found that both reduced and too much sleep can produce harmful effects such as atherosclerosis, plaque formation, and inflammations.

But they wondered about their findings that excess sleep more than 9 hours is more harmful than reduced sleep.

6. HOOKAH SMOKING IS NOT HEALTHY

It was an old idea that traditional smoking like Hookah in which smoke is sucked through water bottles is lesser harmful than cigarette or cigar smoking.

But the idea is nullified by a recent statement by WHO which is supported by the researches from California University Los Angels that fruit and candy mixed tobacco crush which is used in hookah like traditional waterpipe smoking are also as dangerous as cigarette smoking.

7. GOJI BERRIES ARE HEALTHY DIETS

The following are the health benefits of Goji-berries:-

1. They are very beneficiary in reducing the risk of glaucoma

2. They contain a high content of antioxidants such as zeaxanthin which protect our body from UV radiation, oxidative stress, and free radicals.

3. They are rich in vitamins like A and C which improves our body immunity and help to fight cancer

4. They improve skin health as they contain beta carotenoids.

5. Goji berries improve insulin and cholesterol management of our body

6. They improve depression and mental health.

8.LICE BITES

Lice are external parasites lives in various parts of our and accordingly, they can be classified as follows:-

1. Head Lice:- They live in our head and settled at the base of the hair. Mostly they are harmless but can cause itching. They do not cause primary infections. Head lice feed on our blood by sucking. There are chewing lice which live on the skin and chew tiny debris present on the skin 
Lice infestation can be treated shampoo or lotion which contains pyrethrins(e.g: Permethrin), spinosad a natural insecticide present in bacteria, and ivermectin.
There are harmless natural remedies like Tea tree oil which can kill all the lice

9.PHARTOSMIA

Phantosmia is a kind of mental condition in which a patient feels some smell which actually not present. Phantomsmell or Phantosmia is mainly caused by sinusitis, bronchitis, and some problem in the nose or problem in the brain and nervous systems such as migraine,stroke, or schizophrenia.

10.WHAT TO EAT AFTER AN EXERCISE

1.Proteins

2.Carbohydrates

3.Healthy Fats

Heavy exercises such as weight lifting may cause minute tears in muscles which can be replaced by eating proteins such as, Eggs Greek yogurt, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, and kefir.

Heavy exercises such as running can fastly deplete glycogen stores which can be replaced by eating or drinking carbohydrates such as sweet potatoes, fruits, grains, and cereals which are the preferable source for carbohydrates.
Heavy exercise needs healthy fats to replace consumption.
Fatty fishes such as salmon fish are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids.