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The paradigm of a healthy life in the modern era, is already highly developed, ranging from traditional medicine, modern medicine, as well as a variety of alternative medicine has taken a balanced role in world public health. We are thankful that there are no more gaps in the role and function, so that people who are intelligent coupled with information easily available, to determine their own way to health.


Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Brown rice milk? Why not ?


Why should brown rice? On its multiple benefits, brown rice is recommended for:
1.       People who are more exposed to pollutant (cigarette smoke, smoke, motorcycles, etc.)
2.       People with metabolic syndrome (obesity, especially central obesity (belly fat), low HDL cholesterol, hypertriglyceridemia and hypertension)
3.       Obesity / overweight people.
4.       Patients with diabetes mellitus
5.       The elderly (risk of coronary heart disease, diseases of malignancy, gallstones).


Brown Rice Milk
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It is known that milk is believed to provide good benefits for the body, but many are still prohibition with animal milk (goat or cow), because lergi and so forth. Besides soy, coconut, almonds and rice, we can also make milk from brown rice, although not widely known by the public. This time, I want to share a bit of brown rice milk.  

The results of pasteurized milk, which is made from brown rice mention, that every gram of brown rice contains: 
Þ      Carbohydrates dissolved = 31.9 mg
Þ      Fat-soluble = 712.0 mg
Þ      Proteins dissolved = 51.9 mg (1:15)
Þ      Vitamin B1 dissolved = 17.9 mg 

The period of storage for 5 days (25 ° C, pH 5.03), and with the addition of edible film, the shelf life to one month (4 ° C, pH 5.84), without microbial growth, and raise the level of vitamin B1 dissolved into 25.5 mg of vitamin B1 / g of rice.

Tests on the milk brown rice, which include; aroma, flavor, color, thickness and texture, revealing, and it can be concluded, that the brown rice milk can be accepted by society, and can be used as a new alternative milk derived from plants (vegetables / fruits).


1. What is brown rice? And what are the benefits?

2. Switch to brown rice

 

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What is brown rice? And what are the benefits?

Brown Rice and White Rice
Brown rice is actually the same as white rice, even the content of calories, carbohydrates, protein and fat is the same. White rice is brown rice is peeled, so that the aleurone layer is lost and reduced benefits, that they have lost all vitamins B1, B3 and iron in rice. That way, brown rice contains fatty acids and fiber food that is higher than white rice. And rice bran oil may lower LDL cholesterol.

Organic brown rice, brown rice which is free of pesticides that contain arsenic / carcinogenic substances, exposure to it can adversely affect the various organs of the body including, skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular, immune system, genital system, reproductive system, gastrointestinal, and system nerve.


Some of the Benefits of Brown Rice

(1) The content of fiber in brown rice is useful in protecting the gastrointestinal tract; against constipation and the risk of colon cancer, slow the absorption of carbohydrates into the blood, thus stabilizing blood sugar levels, and reduce the risk of gallstones.

(2) Essential fatty acids contained in brown rice is also beneficial for lowering cholesterol. Plus fiber, magnesium and vitamin B, brown rice also serves to protect the body against cardiovascular disease.

Brown rice that has been cooking
(3) The content of manganese (Mn) and magnesium (Mg) in brown rice is useful in the process of metabolism, and together with Calcium (Ca), go to function in maintaining bone health.

(4) Content of Selenium (Se) / mineral brown rice is an important function as an anti-oxidant and can increase endurance. Selenium is a component of glutathione peroxidase enzyme (an important role in the process of detoxification in the liver).

(5) Brown rice is also rich in phytonutrients, found in the epidermis, which is important anti-oxidants (such as quercetin, curcumin, ellagic acid, catechins). However, the epidermis of the brown rice is not easily oxidized so that makes it durable (become rancid).


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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Coconut Milk, that’s great and very useful

Coconut milk on Cook Meat "Rendang"
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If you are able to visit Jakarta, you will very easily find the Minangkabau ethnic restaurants, or commonly used term "restaurant Padang". In restaurants Padang, coconut milk is usually used as the main ingredient in almost all dishes. Also, some dishes Makasar-Sulawesi, and authentic cuisine in Jakarta, also using a mixture of coconut milk as the main menu. It is said that some areas in Indonesia, where people come from the descendants of mixed Arab / Middle East, has a few dishes that use coconut milk.

For people in Indonesia, the coconut milk in cooking dishes is high in cholesterol, which causes several dangerous diseases, such as: obesity, heart disease, stroke, and hypertension. Interestingly, although very rare that the coconut milk usually consumed directly without the intervention with a particular cuisine, is there some information that says that the coconut milk is drunk directly, it has many benefits, including:

(1) Coconut milk contains lauric acid which has anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-virus. Thus, coconut milk can help strengthen the immune system by getting rid of stomach bacteria, flu, colds, sore throats, boils and various diseases.

(2) Coconut milk is also beneficial for the heart. Coconut milk contains lauric acid which helps to keep the arteries and heart remains clean and healthy. And although the coconut milk contains saturated fat, the presence of lauric acid and other acids in coconut milk makes it perfect against heart disease and atherosclerosis.

(3) Coconut milk is the perfect food to lose weight or maintain weight. Saturated fats in coconut consisting of short chain fatty acids and medium enterprises, which the body converts into energy and not fat. Thus, although high in saturated fat, coconut can help you lose weight.

(4) Milk Coconut milk is also a free alternative for those intolerant of lactose and milk is also allergic to animals. By burning coconut or coconut milk consumption, could still obtain essential vitamins and minerals. There is also a vegetarian coconut milk soy-free, gluten free and nut free.

"Grated Coconuts" that have 
been squeezed into coconut milk
(5) There are several types of antioxidants found in coconut milk. Antioxidants help the body to ward off harmful free radicals that can be degeneration of body cells. Therefore, coconut milk can help prevent the cancer from the body and help prevent degenerative diseases such as premature aging, sagging skin, wrinkles, vision problems and bone.


(6) Coconut milk can also help digestion. Coconut milk contains substances useful for the stomach to digest food properly. Coconut milk is anti-bacterial and kill the bad bacteria from the stomach which can cause digestion of food is not good. Coconut milk is also used as a laxative. It also could be a cure for urinary tract and kidney.

(7) If the skin is exposed to sunlight for a long period and cause a rash or sunburn, coconut milk (for uduk rice) is an instant cure. Coconut milk bath or use coconut milk that is applied to the rash and leave it overnight, it will be cooler and helps get rid of dry and itchy rashes.

(8) Coconut milk used in the treatment of skin and hair. Coconut milk is used in many commercial hair products and skin care products to hydrate, moisturize, repair and heal skin and hair.

(9) Coconut milk helps reduce blood pressure, blood sugar and improve the health of bones and teeth.


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Yes, that’s very easy to making coconut milk at home

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Great Coconut Milk
The legend says, the people in the tropics have been accustomed to consuming coconut milk, especially in the countries of Southeast Asia and India. Coconut milk from coconut meat is extracted, white, sweet and 'tasteless milk' because they contain high oil. Coconut milk has properties similar to the fruit, and is believed to build the body's immune system and defense, by getting rid of stomach bacteria, flu, colds, sore throats, boils and to protect and heal the body from various internal and external diseases.

This is reasonable, because the coconut fruit contains calcium, potassium, chloride, vitamin A and E, as such, coconut milk also contains vitamins, minerals and essential electrolytes (lauric acid) is efficacious as an anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-virus.

There are 2 kinds of coconut milk, namely:
(1) Coconut milk that comes kind of thick (thick), produced by pressing the grated coconut meat in cheesecloth.
(2) Type a thin (not too thick), produced by soaking the grated coconut in warm water and squeezed to obtain thin coconut milk.

In the process of making it or after the resulting coconut milk, you should not mix it with coconut water, which is a natural liquid from the coconut.

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To get a better quality of coconut milk, so we should make you at home, cannot be denied, coconut milk sold in supermarkets has been blended a variety of substances to keep it durable.

It's easy:
(1) Pick and use fresh coconut (freshly picked), cut into small pieces 2-3 cm, and enter into a blender, add hot water with the same ratio (1:1).

(2) Turn on the blender with a high speed a few minutes, then lower the speed (medium speed) to mixing for 30 minutes.

(3) Then strain the mixture that is blended and press to get the coconut milk. Then, knead the remaining grated coconut to get the remnants of coconut milk.

(4) After that, to get smoother milk, coconut milk is filtered again.

(5) If using dry coconut, place one cup of unsweetened shredded coconut and one-half cup hot water into the blender. Let stand for 5 minutes and then puree for 1 minute. Then follow the steps above.

Coconut milk after blender
The following nutrients are in one cup of coconut milk: ( Excerpted from several sources (eHow) )
calories by 552 cal, 57.2 g total fat, 
0 mg cholesterol, 
36 mg sodium, 
total carbohydrates 13.3 g, 
protein 5.5 g, Vitamin C 11%, 
4% calcium, and iron 22%.




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Already tried the benefits of coconut water?


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Palm has been known by many to contain some benefits. Drinking coconut water is really refreshing. Moreover, direct from the fruit, hemm ... Delicious. For those who live in the tropics, we are easier to get a coconut, very fitting drink to compensate for the heat and blazing sun. Usually, I enjoy coconut water mixed with brown sugar / brown sugar or palm sugar, given a little ice, so that feels good and sweeter. 


Below, I will share info about some of the benefits of coconut water:

Fruit and coconut water
(1) Coconut water feels soft and very rich in electrolytes plus potassium. Potassium, are substances that can help the body, to regulate blood pressure and cardiac function.

(2) For patients with DHF, coconut water can accelerate the increase trombosite and reduce fever (platelets decreased as it is used to prevent bleeding, high fever caused by blood coagulation, and pore "blood vessels become dilated).

(3) Additionally, coconut water also can improve blood circulation and can cleanse the digestive tract.

(4) Since the first, also known as coconut water could heal urinary tract disorders. A glass of coconut water will relieve the pain of difficult urination.

(5) That way, if you suffer from kidney stones, then make it a habit to drink coconut water regularly. Drinking coconut water will break helping with kidney stones and coconut water facilitate the release of fragments from the body.

(6) Coconut water will not only make the immune system becomes better, but also helps the body fight some types of viruses that cause disease.

(7) If you're still feeling a hangover, no one can recover quickly in addition to consuming coconut water.

(8) Surprisingly, coconut milk is more nutritious than whole milk (whole milk) because it contains no cholesterol and low fat.

Want to prove the benefits of coconut water? We try to get it from the source directly, even better if we picked it straight from the coconut tree, and immediately we drink the water.

An option to buy bottled coconut water is still justified, but still must be selective, review and monitor mix / ingredients! Good try


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That’s substitute milk is soybean milk and Vegetarian will Love this

Soy Milk
One good substitute for cow's milk is soy milk; even milk is also good as a companion for toddlers. Soy milk also has advantages compared with cow's milk, namely: the absence of lactose milk. Therefore, children allergic to cow’s milk are recommended to replace it with soy milk, as well as adults who are allergic to cow's milk.

Special children, soy milk should be given after a child aged over one year, and quite a 250-500 ml, or 1-2 glasses per day. 30% of protein needs of children fewer than 5 years can be met by two glasses of soy milk day Soy milk can be given after or before meals, according to habits and tastes.
 



Soy Milk - Vegetarian Menu
Soy milk can also be used as a milk substitute for vegetarians or those who embrace abstinence from meat diet, and all foods of animal origin, including eggs, milk and food products. In fact, vegetarians are also in desperate need of sources of nutrients that exist in animal because the animal is a high nutrient source for growth and development of the body. Soy milk can be used as a solution (milk substitute), and served as the main beverage. It was delicious and refreshing, also resembles the nutritional value of cow's milk. Drink soy milk is a complete source of vitamins (B1, B2, B6, and pro vitamin A), the source of minerals (Calcium, Magnesium, Selenium, and Phosphorus), the source of carbohydrates, as well as sources of protein, and fat sources).

Soy milk for Migraine, Anti Aging and Menopause

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Do you often suffer from migraines? or are close to the age of menopause is accompanied by complaints of bone joints, and aging syndrome? Please try the benefits of soy milk!

soy milk vs Migraine
Migraine is a recurrent headaches, and is idiopathic (arising by itself without any known cause), and also be recurrent. And more common in women than in men (3: 1). The major factor is the hormonal cycle in women. Because of its idiopathic, migraine is associated with biochemical changes. Soy milk is drunk regularly can prevent and relieve migraine; mainly caused by deficiency nutrients. Due to Soy Milk is a source of Vitamin B-Complex (except B12), Minerals (especially potassium), and Amino Acids (especially Lysine) with a number of quite high.

Soy milk is one source of mineral health drinks, selenium, vitamin E, Isoflavones, and Amino Acids Triptopan that can prevent cancer. Selenium addition, anti-oxidant compounds in Soy Milk is Vitamin E and Genistein, which can synergistically block cancer, by addressing exposure to cancer-triggering free radicals.

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One of the most powerful ways that are believed to ward off premature aging is the Anti-oxidant compounds  derived from food or drink. Soy milk contains a variety of anti-oxidant compounds, in the form of vitamins and minerals, such as: vitamins B, E, C, Beta-Carotene, Chromium, Selenium, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, and isoflavones, which may inhibit premature aging (anti aging). Soy milk can inhibit the Menopause and helps prevent osteoporosis. Menopause is a phase / natural process that is characterized by cessation of the menstrual cycle, and this often cause physical and psychological disorders that are very disturbing (both before and after entering). Menstrual cycle in women menopause can be stopped, because the ovaries no longer gland to produce hormones Estrogen normally.

soy milk vs
Menopause
For that, the usual therapy is: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), is indeed quite powerful therapy to overcome some menopausal syndrome, but can cause health problems if done in the long term, including: Breast Cancer (33%), stroke (49.1 %), Thromboemboli (125.3%), and Disease Heart (34.4%). (Source: Woman Health Initiative USA).

Soy Milk is ready
to be consumed
The solution is: find and examine Fito Estrogen or Estrogen-derived from plants on an ongoing basis. One of them is proven to effectively cope with menopausal syndrome are the isoflavones contained in soy milk. In addition to cheap, its products have been well known in the community.

soy milk vs Osteoporosis
In addition to isoflavones, the nutrients in the form of Vitamin E also can inhibit the menopause; that act to balance hormones, which can slow the occurrence of menopause. Natural Vitamin E is more absorb able than Vitamin E synthetic. In addition, isoflavones may also prevent osteoporosis (Insulin Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1); by stimulating the osteoblastic  process through the activity of estrogen receptors, and increase Growth Hormone production.


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