Prevent cancer with Papaya fruit

Some fruit is known to have many benefits to the called superfruit. Now there is one more called superfruit and known to be useful to prevent cancer, the papaya fruit.

Papaya is one food that contains sycophant, which is a nutrient known to be very efectif in preventing and combating the spread of cancer cells.

A recent study found sycophant stimulate the level of defense cells in the body to fight cancer. This can prevent damage to DNA and lipids that inhibit the spread of cancer, as quoted from Menshealth on Saturday July 2, 2011.

Researchers from the University of Florida found that the papaya can be an effective anticancer agent against cervical cancer, breast, liver, lungs and pancreas. These results have been published in the Journal of Ethno pharmacology.

It is known after researchers conducted tests using a tea made from dried papaya leaf extract. Papaya is known to increase the production of chemicals that regulate the immune system.

Dr. Nam Dang from the University of Florida said papaya extracts tested in this laboratory does not have toxic effects on normal cells, so that possibility can be used as alternative medicine. Still, further research is needed to determine their effect on entry into the body.

In addition to containing sycophant, papaya also has other content that is as a source of vitamin C, potassium and folic acid which makes it a very healthy fruit.

Fruits and vegetables contain other compounds are quite good sycophant tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit. Generally rich in foods containing meat sycophant have colorful.

How to make fussy kids eat? Eat together the same meal!

Washington: Confused over how to make your fussy kids to tuck in to a healthy meal? Fret not. Eat together the same food, suggests a new study.

Researchers at Massey University claim that most young children go through a phase of being picky about food, but setting up good habits from an early age will help parents
to tackle this difficult patch.

The first step for parents is to realise that food fussiness around the age of 18 months and lasting up to a year is a normal part of development when children start to assert their independence, according to lead author Cathryn Conlon.

"Encouraging good eating habits through family meals is a powerful way for a young child to develop a positive attitude," Dr Conlon said.

While this may not always be practical if a toddler eats earlier than the rest of the family, just having one other person sit and eat with them, or occasionally having family meals earlier to include the toddler, can help.

Dr Conlon says teaching children about new foods is another key. "When you're presenting a young child with a new food, it can be frightening for them. "It's something unknown,
not just a food that we take for granted. Talk to them about what it is, and what it tastes like.

"We take time teaching children to walk, talk and read, but we forget to take the time to teach them about eating," she said.

While most children are not fond of vegetables that can have a bitter taste, such as brussel sprouts and cabbage, taste sensations evolve over time as children grow and the range of foods they like will also expand.

Rewarding vegetable eating with a bowl of ice cream,and other forms of food bribery is not a tactic she endorses.

"It teaches children to ignore their body cues around hunger, and also you might end up having to give them ice cream after every meal when that's not necessarily ideal," Dr Conlon said.

Eating while watching television is also not recommended because it distracts the child from normal hunger cues, which can result in overeating.

The types of food we eat in front of TV are also often less healthy, she added. More

Women dress up to impress each other, not their men

London: A survey has found that the myth that women spend hours in front of a mirror to impress their men is nowhere true, as most dress up to impress their peers.
 
A poll of 2,000 by Simple skincare found two thirds dress up to encourage compliments from other women, and six out of ten, aged between 18 and 30, said they had their girlfriends in mind when they chose what to wear.
 
More than a quarter said the most genuine compliments they received came from women they don't know -- not men.
 
"There is an assumption that women go all out to impress the opposite sex, but this research has revealed this isn't always the case," the Daily Mail quoted a spokesman for Simple skincare as saying.
 
"The fact that so many women care about what their peers think of their appearance is only natural.
 
"On the whole, women are much more in the know when it comes to clothes, make-up and style, so it's not a surprise that girls go out to impress other women as opposed to men," the spokesman said.
 
In the survey, more than half of women say they have never got themselves "dolled up" purely to snare a man and 22 percent claim a man's opinion doesn't matter to them at all.
 
And 48 per cent of women polled actually prefer to get a compliment from a female stranger as opposed to a man.
 
"Appearance is obviously important to women - they want to look good at all times. It's nice to know that girls are out to impress their peers and it's not all about the opposite sex," the Simple spokesman added. More

Strawberries can keep many diseases at bay, says study

Washington: More than the apple, a strawberry a day could keep not just one doctor away, but an entire army of brain, hormone and cancer specialists.

Fisetin is a natural flavonoid found very abundantly in strawberries and to some extent in other fruits, vegetables, tea and red wine. It eases diabetes complications, Salk Institute's Cellular Neurobiology Lab (CFL) said. 

Flavonoids are natural compounds having similar effects as antioxidants, which help protect and build up your immune system.

CFL conducted its investigations on mice. Previously, the lab showed that fisetin promoted survival of cultured brain cells and enhanced memory in healthy mice, reports the journal Public Library of Science. 

That fisetin can target multiple organs strongly suggests that a single drug could be used to mitigate numerous medical complications, according to a CFL statement.  

Pam Maher, senior CFL scientist and study co-author, initially identified fisetin as a neuroprotective flavonoid 10 years ago.  

'In plants, flavonoids act as sunscreens and protect leaves and fruit from insects,' she explains. More

Eating sweets, chocolates prevent children from being fat at later stage

London: Parents, please note – contrary to nutritional wisdom, a new study says that eating sweets and chocolates are good for children as it may actually stop them from getting fat in later life.

Researchers have found that youngsters who regularly eat chocolate bars and other sugary treats are significantly less likely to be overweight or obese than those who do not, an agency reported.

The effect apparently extends to adolescence, when those who eat sweets are even more likely to be thinner, say the researchers at Louisiana State University.

For their study, the researchers monitored more than 11,000 children and young people between the ages of two and 18 from 1999 to 2004. The data showed kids who ate sweets were 22 per cent less likely to be obese than those who didn't.

Among adolescents, even more -- 26 per cent – were likely to weigh less than their counterparts who did not eat sweets, revealed the findings published in 'Food and Nutrition Research' journal.

Across all ages there were also lower levels of C-reactive protein in sweet-eating children. High levels of the protein are thought to raise the risk of heart problems and other chronic illnesses.

The researchers said that children who were fed the right portions of sweets from an early age learned the vital skill of "food discipline".

They also said those who ate treats just on special occasions were more aware of their eating habits and able to "successfully navigate the calories in, calories out balance".

Lead researcher Dr Carol O'Neil said: "The study illustrates that children and adolescents who consume candy are less likely to be overweight or obese. However, the results should not be construed as a hall-pass to overindulge. "Candy should not replace nutrient foods in the diet." More

Plan your picnic this monsoon at waterfalls in Mumbai

Navi Mumbai: Green vibrant hills, blue skies, waterfalls gurgling all around you - no better way to spend a day in the lap of nature. Monsoons are the best time to explore the real beauty of Navi Mumbai where a number of big and small waterfalls burst forth in the rains. And the residents of the satellite city never miss a chance to make the most of it. The Pandavkada falls at Kharghar and Gavli Deo at Ghansoli MIDC are favourites with college-goers and families alike.

Pandavkada Waterfalls, Kharghar

This waterfall is the most popular picnic haunt in Navi Mumbai, thanks to the promotional efforts by the CIDCO. These waterfalls were actually used as a USP to sell houses in Kharghar. Villagers believe that Pandavkada gets its name from the Pandavas, who had once visited the place and taken bath below the falls when they were exiled in the forests. Although currently, the police and the CIDCO have made Pandavkada a no-entry zone, the crowds keep coming.

How to reach: It is situated in Kharghar. One can take Bus No. 55 from CBD or Bus No. 54 from Kharghar Railway Station to reach here or take an auto rickshaw that would cost around Rs 60 from Kharghar Railway Station.

The Gavli Deo Waterfalls, Ghansoli

This site derives its name from the local deity Gavli. The falls have a temple above it, on the hills. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has also planned to develop this area into a nature park because of its diverse flora and fauna.
How to reach: This is situated along the MIDC region of Ghansoli. Once can take Bus No 11 from the Vashi bus depot. People can also drive their own vehicles or even hire them to reach the falls.
Artists Village Waterfall

Belapur

One must also not miss the beautiful site behind the Artists Village at CBD Belapur. A small waterfall with breath-taking scenic beauty and a dam developed by the CIDCO many years ago for students for educational purposes, are the main attractions here. Trekkers can also have a great time at this Hill, but under proper supervision.

How to reach: It is situated near Artist Village in the sector 8 region of CBD Belapur. One can either take an NMMT Bus No 21 or a rickshaw that will charge around Rs 15 from CBD Bus Depot.

Here is your chance to get soaked. Go ahead plan your picnic.

Waterfall Dos and Don'ts

Be careful. Waterfalls are slippery places. Too much enthusiasm or jumping about may cause you harm. Better to be safe.
Visit the Buddhist caves located on the Pandavkada Hill. They are definitely worth a dekko.

Going trekking, cycling or rappelling is also a good option. But make sure you are doing it under the guidance of an experienced trekker who knows the area and route well.

Avoid littering the place with rubbish. Make sure you carry an empty plastic bag or container to store all the remnants of your picnic and dump in a dustbin nearby.

Don't venture in too deep under the waterfall. At times, the stones you are stepping on maybe slippery. Sometimes there can be snakes lurking in the water.

Avoid consuming alcohol. Frolicking near a waterfall in an intoxicated state isn't the wisest thing to do.

Avoid venturing into the forest. Sometimes picnic enthusiasts want to go too far, literally. Forests aren't really friendly places in the monsoons. And if you don't have the experience, you are better off admiring its beauty from a distance.

Don't get into an argument with locals and other people. They will be the first to help you in case of a crisis. More

Enjoy rains with cutting chai, bhajia and lot more

Delhi:  Monsoons are special as the rain showers bring in happiness and enchantment. Overpowering clouds, thunderstorm, splashes of water and the subtle darkness outside, roads covered in puddles of water and the pitter patter of the raindrops on the windows. Everything around looks bright and freshness is in the air. Everybody likes to drool for hot and spicy bhajiya/pakodas accompanied by masala chai.

With the monsoon come those street food stalls serving piping hot fried crispy treats, steaming hot and spicy foods and popular hot beverages. Most of us will like to have recipes like boiled groundnuts, the yummy corns with the masala which is grilled on the charcoals, delicious cucumber with a masala, kacchi kairi with the khatta mitha masala applied on it, hot pakora and bhajiya, most lovingly zunkha and bhakari, the Maharashtrian cuisine.

A Delhi resident in Nerul near Palm Beach Road, informs, "To get wet in the rain thrills me. I really love having hot kanda bhajiya and tapri ki cutting chai especially one outside the Vashi bus depot near Shivaji Chowk junction. The tea there is amazing with elaichi flavour. Driving at the Palm Beach road in heavy rain in just amazing. Standing in my balcony and gazing at the sky bring pleasant memories and refreshes mind and body."

So, like him you also go out and enjoy the monsoons to the fullest.

Here are few special eatables centers in the city:

Stalls at Vashi bus depot, adjacent to Shivaji Chowk.

The famous Modern College vada pav, Vashi.

Stalls outside Seawoods railway station.

Bikaner corner, sector 17, Vashi.

Stalls near Mahalaxmi Palace, Sector 35, Kamothe.

Stalls opposite SIES college, Nerul. More