Lipo Carn -awet muda

Lipo-Carn Tablet Supplements - 200mg Alpha Lipoic Acid & 250mg Acetyl-L-Carnitine

Antioxidant and amino acid combination.

Lipo-Carn is a powerful antioxidant and amino acid combination of Alpha Lipoic acid and Acetyl-L-Carnitine that works synergistically to help reduce memory loss and boost energy levels

Professor Bruce Ames, a molecular biologist at The University of California discovered that the combination of Alpha Lipoic Acid and Acetyl-L-Carnitine caused animals to appear to become significantly 'younger' by all the normal measures of ageing including memory and energy levels.
Alpha Lipoic Acid is a powerful antioxidant that is both water and fat-soluble, as such it is believed to exert 'free radical' protection both inside and outside the cell. It is synthesised naturally in the body, but is also found in foods such as spinach, broccoli, liver and heart. It has many other complex roles in the body including the conversion of sugars into cellular energy.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine is an amino acid that's involved in fatty acid transport into the mitochondria (the 'power plants' inside each of our cells). It is also obtained in the diet through meat and vegetables. It is believed to act by boosting the function of the mitochondria inside each of our cells. As we age, the mitochondria are believed to be the 'Achilles heel' for absorbing age related damage. Their loss of function is one part of what we term ageing.

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Pati Sayur dan buah2

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ORAC is the new oracle or ‘source of wise counsel’ in nutrition. Standing for oxygen radical absorbance capacity, it’s a way of measuring the antioxidant rating of different foods. Originally developed by the National Institute on Ageing in the US, it shows how well the antioxidants present in fruits and vegetables can mop up harmful free radicals, which are recognised as one of the main triggers of the ageing process.

Although everyone knows they should eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables per day (and ideally eight to ten), the average intake is only two and a half. Based on surveys in the US, scientists have calculated that the average person obtains around 5,700 ORAC units per day. Ideally, at least 7,000 per day are needed for health and those consuming an ideal nine servings of fruit and vegetables per day could obtain an optimum 20,000 units per day, or more.
The fruit and vegetables you select have a major impact on your ORAC score, however, as they contain different types and amounts of antioxidants of varying potency. And, in most cases, their potential is reduced by cooking.
If you select five average servings made up of blueberries, plums, red kidney beans, spinach and red peppers, you can rack up an astonishing 33,000 ORAC units in a single day. On the other hand, if your five servings comprise a kiwi, slice of watermelon, a mixed salad, cauliflower and carrots you would obtain less than 2,000 units - even though you have achieved your recommended five servings.
By balancing your intake of foods with high, medium and low ORAC scores, you can maximise the antioxidant potential of your diet on a daily basis. The higher a fruit or vegetable’s score, the higher its ability to neutralise free radicals - the molecular fragments that damage cells through a chemical process known as oxidation. Oxidation damages our genetic material and cell proteins, contributing to age-related problems such as skin mottling and wrinkling, hardening and furring up of the arteries, coronary heart disease, arthritis and Alzheimer’s. Free radicals are also associated with the development of uncontrolled growth in cancerous cells.
How the ORAC test works
Fruit and vegetables contain a variety of natural antioxidants, some of which work quickly and some of which work slowly but still provide important protection. The ORAC test (see box below) measures how well these antioxidants prevent the breakdown of a chemical (fluorescein) after it is mixed with a strongly oxidant substance (peroxyl radical). Fluorescein is used because it is luminescent and the intensity of light it emits decreases as it breaks down. This provides an easy way of measuring how much fluorescein remains intact at set intervals after the fruit or vegetable extract and the oxidant are added. If the food has a low ORAC value, it provides little protection and the mixture’s luminosity rapidly decreases. If the food has a high value, it protects the fluorescein from degradation and the sample remains luminescent for longer. By measuring the intensity of fluorescence in the mixture every 35 minutes after adding the oxidant, scientists develop graphs which are compared with the results from different concentrations of a standard antioxidant related to vitamin E (trolox). The final results are given as ‘trolox equivalents’ or TE.
As well as supplying antioxidants, fruit and vegetables provide other important phytochemicals and nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, trace elements and fibre. Because of that, the majority of the five to ten servings of fruit and vegetables you eat per day (e.g. 3 out of 5, or 7 out of 10) should be vegetables rather than fruit, even though vegetables tend to have a lower ORAC score. This is because vegetables tend to contain more fibre, less water (so are a more concentrated source of nutrients) and less sugar.
Although diet should always come first, if you have difficulty achieving an intake of at least five portions of fruit and vegetables daily (not to mention ten) a nutritional supplement can act as an insurance policy to help protect your antioxidant status. Look out for high potency antioxidant supplements such as pycnogenol, lycopene and green tea, or a multi-antioxidant blend.
Supplements containing fruit and vegetable extracts that provide a known ORAC value are also available.

Khasiat Acai Berries

What is the most powerful antioxidant?

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Acai Berry: In Brazilian herbal medicine, the oil of the Acai fruit is used to treat diarrhea; an infusion of the grated fruit rind is used as a topical wash for skin ulcers; and, the fruit seeds are crushed and prepared in an infusion for fevers. In the Peruvian Amazon, an infusion of the toasted crushed seeds is used for fever. In Colombia, where the trees grow along the Pacific coast line, it is called naidí and the fruit is turned into a common and popular drink. 


 
Acai Juice: Easily the most common use of the Acai fruit by Amazonians is the dark purple juice. The juice is extracted from the small round fruit by soaking the seeds in water to soften the thin outer shell and then squeezing and straining them to produce a very tasty, dense purple liquid. Acai liquid is served fresh and ice cold with (or sometimes without) sugar and tapioca flour. It is a nourishing and refreshing drink that is also used to produce ice cream, liquor, mousses and sweets in general. Consumption of up to 2 liters per day of this highly nutritious juice has been recorded amongst indigenous populations. Acai juice has been and remains, an extremely important part of northern native Sth American diets and has become very popular throughout all socio economic levels. 



Acai Health Benefits: 

What is known about the Acai berry fruit health benefits, backed by scientific research into the fruits properties, is quite substantial.  Acai is a rich source of anthocyanins and other phenolics and phyto-nutrients. Acai berries are amongst the most nutritious foods of the Amazon, rich in B vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Acai also contains oleic acid (omega-9), a beneficial fatty acid (often mistakenly referred to as essential).
Minerals found in Acai Berry: Potassium is the mineral most abundant in the Acai. Acai is also rich in copper, and unusually high in manganese. Only a small portion supplies far more than the body needs of this ultra-trace mineral. 




Acai Phytonutrients: Anthocyanins are compounds that have potent antioxidant activity, allowing for the neutralization of potentially harmful free radicals. The famous research regarding the "French Paradox" attributes anthocyanins as being the antioxidant that protects the French from heart disease. The French are known to consume large amounts of coffee, nicotine, sugar, white flour, cheese and saturated fats, yet they have a very low rate of heart disease compared to neighboring countries like the UK and Denmark. The red wine grape, due to its anthocyanins is what is believed to be responsible for the very low incidence of heart disease. While red wine has good quantities of anthocyanins, the Acai berry has been shown to contain many times the anthocyanins levels of red wine. 


By neutralizing these free radicals, anthocyanins from the Acai berry may actually serve to maintain the healthy function of numerous systems and organs. Some of the anthocyanins that have been found in Acai include cyanidin-3-glucoside and cyanidin-3-glucoside-coumarate. Other phenolics include catechin and epi-catechin (the same compounds in green tea), quercetin derivatives and other flavonoids. It is likely that the synergistic effects of these compounds, as present in Acai fruit are responsible for its potent antioxidant activities.


ORAC Scale: The Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) assay measures the total antioxidant activity of a biological sample. It’s a test developed for the USDA by scientists at Tufts University to measure the antioxidant speed and power of foods and supplements. The ORAC scale is used in human, agricultural, food and pharmaceutical products, as well as food ingredients and is quickly becoming the accepted standard for comparing antioxidant potential in foods and supplements.


Acai Antioxidant Benefits: For the average Western person to cope with all the reactive oxygen and free radicals they will encounter on a daily basis, foods and beverages totalling an ORAC value of at least 2000 units per day are needed. It’s been estimated that 80-90 percent of the world’s population fails to consume even half of this level. Acai is reputed to be extremely high on the ORAC scale and provides levels multiple times that of many anthocyanin-rich fruits and vegetables, such as cherries, cranberries and mulberries.

Aging Population: As the population ages, 80% of older people in Western countries will develop at least one chronic metabolic disease. If the USDA says that high-ORAC foods may slow aging and prevent metabolic disease from occurring, isn't it about time you increased the quantity of antioxidants in your diet to prevent this process from occurring in the first place?

The Health Benefits that have made Acai Berry Famous

• Boosts energy levels
• Improves digestive function
• Improves mental clarity/focus
• Promotes sound sleep
• Provides all vital vitamins
• Contains several important minerals
• Is an extremely powerful free radical fighter
• Fights cancerous cells
• Slows down the aging process
• Promotes healthier and younger-looking skin
• Alleviates diabetes
• Normalizes and regulates cholesterol levels

Khasiat Goji berries

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Memperpanjang Usia
Molekul utama polisakarida dan antioksidan yang kuat mampu melindungi tubuh dari penuaan dini
Meningkatkan Energi dan Stamina
Meningkatkan toleransi, staminda dan ketahanan dalam melakukan latihan / kegiatan fisik.
Membantu menghilangkan rasa lemah, terutama pada masa penyembuhan
Membuat anda kelihatan lebih muda / awet muda & tidur lebih nyenyak
Polisakarida dalam Himalayan Goji Jus merangsang pelepasan hGH (Human Growth Hormon), hormon masa pertumbuhan (youth hormone), sehingga membuat penampilan menjadi lebih muda dan tidur lebih nyenyak.

Menstabilkan tekanan darah
– Mengontrol kadar kolesterol dalam darah
– Menstabilkan kadar gula darah bagi penderita diabetes / kencing manis
– Meningkatkan libido / seks
– Membantu mengurangi berat badan
Membantu mengubah makanan dan lemak menjadi energi dan menormalkan kadar Kortisol
Mengurangi rasa sakit dikepala dan sakit pinggang
Menjaga kesehatan jantung, darah, ginjal dan hati
Meningkatkan sistem kekebalan tubuh, ketahanan terhadap penyakit, dan membantu penyembuhan terhadap penderita kanker

Polisakarida dalam Himalayan Goji Juice mendorong dan menyeimbangkan sel-sel dalam tubuh termasuk T-cells, IL2, lgA dan lgG. Hal ini membantu penyembuhan penderita kanker
Melawan peradangan dan radang sendir (arthritis) seta menguatkan otot dan tulang
Memperbaiki kesuburan, membantu mencegah “Morning Sickness” pada saat kehamilan dan meringankan gejala menopause

Meningkatkan daya ingat
Mengurangi stress, dan kecemasan.
Membangkitkan semangat hidup yang lebih besar.
Meningkatkan daya penglihatan

Why are goji berries so good for you?

Goji berries, pronounced ‘go-gee’ are perhaps the most nutrient-rich fruit in existence.

Protein
They contain 18 kinds of amino acids (six times higher than bee pollen and more protein than whole wheat) which are the building blocks of protein, and include all 8 essential amino acids such isoleucine and tryptophan.

Minerals
Goji berries also contain up to 21 trace minerals, including zinc, iron, copper, calcium, germanium, selenium and phosphorus

Antioxidants

Goji berries are among the highest source of carotenoids of all known common foods or plants on Earth! They contain the complete spectrum of food antioxidant carotenoids, including betacarotene (a better source than even carrots) zeaxanthin and lutine (valued for their role in protecting the eyes). Goji berries contain 500 times the amount of vitamin C by weight than oranges, making them one of the richest sources of vitamin C on Earth.

They are also packed with vitamins B1, B2, B6 and vitamin E. Mature goji’s contain about 11mg of iron per 100 grams as well as betasisterol (an anti-inflamatory agent that may also help in the treatment of hypertension), sesquiterpeniods (cyperone and solavetivone which contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties) tetraterpeniods and betaine (useful for improving liver function, aiding digestion and reputed to enhance memory).

Goji berries also contain polysaccharides which fortify and support a healthy immune system. Polysaccharides are very large, long-chain sugar molecules that are nourishment for macrophages (large white blood cells) in the gut wall. The macrophages are then transported to other immune cells, setting off a chain of defensive events in our bodies. One polysaccharide found in goji berries has been found to be a powerful secretagogue (a substance that stimulates the secretion of rejuvenative human growth hormone by the pituitary gland).

The goji berry was rated the food with the highest antioxidant ability on the ORAC scale coming in at an amazing 3,472 ORAC units. The ORAC scale is a standardized test used by the US Department of Agriculture to measure the total antioxidant level in foods. ORAC stands for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity,” and the measurement is expressed as “ORAC units per 100 grams” of a given food. Further information about the ORAC scale and how some common foods measure-up compared to the super goji berries is available on our website.

The ORAC scale is a standardized test used by the US Department of Agriculture to measure the total antioxidant level in foods. ORAC stands for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity,” and the measurement is expressed as “ORAC units per 100 grams” of a given food. The chart below shows how some common foods measure-up on the ORAC scale compared to the super goji berries.

Omegas

Goji berries are also high in essential fatty acids, including linoleic acid in particular. These healthy omegas are required by the body for production of hormones and smooth functioning of the brain and nervous systems.

What are the benefits of goji berries?

In summary goji berries are packed full of proteins, minerals, antioxidants and omegas, all essential for good health. This makes them potentially excellent for:

•Boosting energy and general well being
•Fortifying and maintaining a healthy immune system
•Defending and fighting against many cancers
•Fighting heart disease (thanks to all the betacarotene!)
•Lowering cholesterol
•Maintaining healthy blood pressure and blood sugar levels
•Reducing blood glucose levels
•Improving eyesight, blurred vision and hearing
•Strengthening and supporting healthy liver and kidney function
•Strengthening bones and tendons
•Maintaining a healthy nervous system
•Protecting skin from sun damage (the betacarotene again!)
•Preventing morning sickness (used in the first trimester)
•Improving cellulite (referred to as a cellulite assasin by Dr Howard Murad, a top dermatologist)
•Assisting in weight loss
•Promoting happiness (it’s said a handful in the morning will make you happy all day!)
•Boosts sex drive / libido (known as a natural viagra)
•Enhancing fertility
•Full of anti-ageing properties (known as the fruit of longevity)
So what do goji berries look and taste like and where do they come from?

The goji berry is a vibrant deep-red, dried fruit about the same size as a current or raisin. The goji berry has a sweet taste, with a slight tartness, we say they are like a cross between a cranberry and a cherry. Goji berries are grown predominantly in the hills of northwest China and Tibet in some of the purest soils on Earth.
They come from the Lycium plant which grow like bushes with vines that reach over 15 feet. The berries grow to about the size of a grape and are then shaken onto mats and dried in the shade. They are never touched by hand before they are dried as they will oxidize and turn black.

Goji berries have a 2000 year plus history and are a traditional food used widely in Tibet and Mongolia, a population generally free of arthritis, diabetes, obesity and cancer. Goji berries have long been regarded in the Orient as an anti-aging, longevity, strength building and sexual potency superfood.
They have also been used widely in tradtional Chinese folk medicine for several thousand years. Tibetan monks cherish this sacred berry so much that every year they hold a two-week traditional celebration to honour the berries. Here they are considered fundamental to a long and happy life.

One of the most well-documented cases of extreme longevity known is of Li Qing Yuen, who apparently lived to the age of 252 years (1678-1930). Li Qing Yuen is said to have consumed goji berries daily. Many Chinese studies have since suggested that goji berries do have anti-ageing properties.

How can goji berries be eaten?

Goji Berries can be used in many ways. Like other dried fruits, goji berries can be added to smoothies, nuts and seeds, trail mix, muesli, breakfast cereals, porridge and yoghurt. Or, simply eat by the handful as they are, as a wonderful nutritious and healthy snack!
Although they are best eaten in their raw state to maintain potency, they can also be used as an ingredient in cakes, cookies, snack bars etc or made into a delicious tea. We like to soak them in different juices.
A 10-30g serving (a small handful) is recommended as a good daily intake, although you can eat as many as you like! Try them and see how much healthier and happier you feel! We’re sure you’ll be back for more!

Khasiat daun lemuni

LEMUNI UNGGU

saya tanam pokok ini didepan rumah saya, daun berwarna unggu, ambil beberapa helai dan cuba makan, sangat2 pahit. Kesannya buat minda aktif , tak nyantok, elok kalau nak drive long distance.

lemuni juga dikenali sebagai lengundi. terdapat 2 jenis iatu yang daun dan bunga berwarna unggu. satu lagi jenis yang daun berwarna hijau dan bunga warna putih. pucuknya sangat pahit biasa dimasak dengan nasi yang dipanggil nasi lengundi untuk orang baru bersalin dan daunnya dibuat param dan direbus untuk mandian dan pengubatan orang lepas bersalin.


daun lemuni ada 2 jenis iaitu lemuni putih & lemuni unggu. kerap digunakan sebagai ulam dan juga direbus bersama daun kantan, daun samak,daun inai,daun lengkuas merah,serai wangi, lengkuas kecil,pandan,misai kucing dll untuk mandian ibu selepas bersalin.


Akarnya boleh direbus dan diminum bagi perempuan lepas bersalin.Ia juga boleh digunakan untuk merawat luka terbakar dengan cara memanaskan daunnya didalam periuk yang panas tanpa dicampur air. daun yang panas ini kemudiannya ditekapkan pada luka tadi.Lakukannya dua hingga 3 kali sehari.Daunnya juga boleh digunakan untuk merawat penyakit beri beri, rheumatik dan cirit birit dan juga boleh digunakan sebagai antiseptik.

Dimalaysia daunnya yang telah ditumbuk bersama bawang butih, lada hitam, kunyit dan nasi, kemudian digentel kecil-kecil digunakan selalunya untuk merawat sakit kepala, mata berair dan juga untuk menggalakkan pertumbuhan janggut.Ia juga digunakan untuk merawat kanser payudara.selain itu daunnya boleh juga dijadikan bantal untuk mengubat sakit kepala selain daunnya juga dijadikan ulam dan bahan campuran ketika memasak nasi.Daunnya juga dapat membunuh jentik-jentik dan boleh digunakan sebagai ubat nyamuk (nyamuk aedes).

Foods to avoid in endometriosis

FOODS TO AVOID IN ENDOMETRIOSIS

There are certain foods to avoid with endometriosis. In fact, many women who suffer from endometriosis can improve their condition and their symptoms naturally by simply controlling their diet. Knowing what not to eat can make a significant difference in the way an endometriosis sufferer feels.


Creating an endometriosis friendly diet is about eliminating foods that increase prostaglandins. Prostaglandins stimulate estrogen, which is the main hormone that wreaks havoc in an endometriosis sufferer. Estrogen is responsible for symptoms including painful menstrual cramps, as well as meorrhagia (heavy menses), diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.


However, when you learn what foods to avoid with endometriosis, you will discover that not all prostaglandin are bad. For instance, prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) actually helps to relieve symptoms, while prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and prostaglandin F2a (PGF2a) contribute to the symptoms mentioned above.


The following are 10 foods to avoid with endometriosis -


1. Sugar - Sugar, in all its forms (refined, artificial, natural), can produce a more acidic environment which can encourage the inflammatory pain of endometriosis. Therefore, it's a good idea to limit the consumption of chocolate, sweeteners, drinks and sweets with high levels of sugar, and honey.



2. Wheat - Wheat contains phytic acid which can aggravate endometriosis symptoms. Furthermore, wheat contains gluten, and studies have found that many endometriosis sufferers appear to have gluten sensitivity which can cause and increase painful symptoms. Products containing wheat and gluten should be avoided or limited.



3. Soy products - Like wheat, soy contains phytic acid; however the levels of phytic acid in soy are considerably higher than wheat. Phytic acid is known to irritate the digestive system and reduces mineral absorption, especially calcium. Soy is found in many food products including granola, pasta, imitation meat, soy milk, soy based cheese, etc.



4. Caffeine - Caffeine, especially when consumed in high amounts, has been found to increase estrogen levels, which can trigger endometriosis attacks and cause the condition to develop. Caffeine foods to avoid with endometriosis include coffee, tea and soda. Consuming more than two cups of coffee a day may cause estrogen levels to rise.



5. Alcohol - Alcohol eats up vitamin B stored in the liver. Liver function plays an essential role in clearing out excess estrogen which helps to control endometriosis. Eliminating alcohol on the body puts excessive stress on the liver, 
hindering it from expelling other items from the body.



6. Dairy products - Dairy products stimulate the production of PGE2 and PGF2a, which can worsen symptoms. The primary dairy foods that you should avoid with endometriosis include milk and cheeses. To help keep calcium levels up you can find other sources of calcium in sesame seeds, almonds, salmon, sardines, seaweed, figs, and calcium fortified foods (I.E. tofu, orange juice, etc.) Note: Remember to be careful when substituting dairy products such as pasteurized milk with soy milk, as soy can also aggravate symptoms.



7. Red Meat - Meat promotes PGF2a production. Furthermore, red meat may contain growth hormones that include estrogen. If meat is your main source of protein, you can obtain the protein you need through other protein-rich foods such as beans, tofu, tempeh, walnuts, cashews, chestnuts, sunflower seeds, flaxseed, sesame seeds, and peanuts.



8. Saturated fats and oils - Foods that are high in fatty acids stimulate the production of PGE2 and PGF2a. Fatty acids are found in saturated fats, oils (IE coconut oil, palm oil, etc.), butter, margarine, lard, organ meats, and plenty of fried foods.



9. Refined carbohydrates - refined carbohydrates (I.E. white bread, pasta, flour, pastry, cakes, etc.) have had most of their natural nutrients removed. Refined carbohydrates deplete the body's nutritional stores as they are needed in order for the body to absorb the nutrients in the refined carbs. This can lead to endometriosis symptoms. Instead of refined carbs, stick to unrefined carbohydrates such as wholegrain breads, pasta, rice, etc.



10. Additives and preservatives - processed, frozen and pre-packaged are foods to avoid with endometriosis as they are full of additives, preservatives chemicals, and many other ingredients that promote ill-health and PGE2 and PGF2.

Makan Sayur dan Buahan

Sayuran dan buahan2 adalah bahan makanan yang sangat2 penting kerana disitu terletaknya sumber2 vitamin, logam dan antioxidant

Kurangkan amount makanan

Jangan terlalu gelojoh makan walaupun perut sangat lapar. Sebelum makan nasi dan lauk, elok isi perut dengan buah2 dulu. Ini yang terbaik dan amalan yang diajar olih Rasulullah . Makan buahan2 sebagai makanan selingan iaitu antara dua makan besar ketika coffee atau tea break.

Foods for fertility

FOODS FOR FERTILITY ENHANCEMENT


While the reasons for infertility are complex, and individual patients are best advised by their own personal doctors, and much of the research on food and fertility is observational (good evidence but not great evidence), it's probably worth your time to consider the evidence if you are trying to have a baby: certain foods and food habits seem to be associated with fertility and infertility. 


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FOODS FOR FERTILITY


How Food Affects Your Fertility


The foods you eat can be a major impact to your fertility. Making sure you are getting the right amount of “fertility foods” is essential to your fertility and your overall health while trying to get pregnant. There are many foods which you should consumer while trying to improve your fertility and there are also many foods that you should avoid which we will discuss tomorrow in a different post. For now, let’s focus on the foods you should be eating for optimal fertility.


Eat these foods when you are trying to boost your fertility.
Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables

I know this sounds cliche but you need to make sure you are getting plenty of fruits and vegetables, not only for fertility but for your general health.
Fruits and vegetables not only deliver a ton of vitamins and minerals, they also abundant antioxidants which help promote a healthy immune system. Try and eat 2 cups of fruit and 3 cups of vegetables per day. Get colorful when you buy fruits and veges too. Colorful fruits and vegetables often pack the most nutritional punch.

Drink Plenty Of Fluids – Ideally Water

It’s vital that you keep your body hydrated to improve fertility so drinking enough fluids is on the top of the list. Water can do so much to help our bodies function properly so drinking water throughout the day is very important. When you neglect yourself from enough water your cervical fluid can become sluggish as well as a man’s ejaculate fluid. So, keep your water bottle full and handy at all times!

Add Some High-Fat Dairy To Your Diet

Even though whole milk might not be your first choice, studies show that adding a little high-fat dairy to your diet can improve your fertility, especially ovulation issues. The more low-fat dairy products you eat, the greater your risk of ovulatory infertility.
This doesn’t mean that you should eat a gallon of high-fat ice cream every night! Adding a glass of whole milk will do the job. Remember, moderation is key.

Get Some Protein From Nuts and Vegetables

Replace some of your protein intake from beef, chicken and lamb with protein from nuts and vegetables. This can help reduce your chances of ovulatory infertility as well. Almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and many types of beans can help you get the right types of protein.
A balanced diet when trying to improve your fertility is the primary focus. You don’t want to eat too much or too little when it comes to the nutrients you need for optimal fertility. So, figure out what your current diet is and adjust it so your body gets everything it needs. If you have specific dietary questions, be sure to consult with your doctor. A happy body, is a happy mom, is a happy baby!

Foods to Avoid
Just as essential as putting the right foods in your mouth for fertility, it’s also equally important to avoid some foods while trying to improve fertility. The list below points out some of the more common foods that women trying to increase their fertility and get pregnant should avoid.

Watch Your Seafood and Fish Intake


Fish and seafood in general can carry high amounts of mercury. Mercury has been known to cause serious birth defects so staying away is essential in your efforts to get pregnant. If you are a huge seafood and fish eater, consult with your doctor to see what types of fish and seafood you should be eating. Tuna is most always a no-no.

Stay Away From Processed Foods


Processed foods such as sugar and refined flour provide no nutritional value for you or your baby. When trying to improve your fertility, you need to make sure your body is getting the right amount of calories and from the right sources such as fruits and vegetables. Read, Best Fertility Foods When Trying To Get Pregnant, to see the types of foods you should be focusing on.

Cut Out Caffeine

This means either cut WAY down on coffee, tea and soft drinks or totally cut them out of your diet. Decaf is fine. Caffeine can interfere with conception and can also affect the fetus and cause miscarriage. If you do need your cup of morning joe, drink no more than 2, five ounce cups per day.

No More Alcohol

This should be a no-brainer but you’ll need to cut out alcoholic beverages. When trying to increase your fertility alcohol consumption can cause numerous ovulatory dysfunctions. If you suffer from anovuation, you should completely stay away from alcohol. Drinking alcohol while pregnant can also increase the risk for spontaneous abortion as well as impair fetal growth and development.

Avoid Unpasteurized Cheese

“For years, the federal agency has warned pregnant women to eat hard cheeses only. The reason: Risk of food poisoning from Listeria, a common bug that can be deadly for unborn babies. Soft cheeses and precooked meats such as hot dogs and deli meats often harbor the germ. But now, the FDA says, new data show that Listeria lurks only in unpasteurized feta, Brie, Camembert, queso blanco, queso fresco, blue cheeses, and other soft cheeses. Those made from pasteurized milk are OK.”
In general, avoid any unpasteurized products including cheese, milk or other dairy products to help prevent Listeria poisoning. Here are a few other things you can do to minimize the risk of Listeria poisoning:

• Keep your fridge temperature to 40F or lower
• Avoid hot dogs and luncheon meats
• Stay away from canned refrigerated meat spreads
• Steer away from refrigerated smoked seafood labeled nova-style, kippered, lox, smoked or jerky
• Do not drink raw milk or any unpasteurized milk product
  

Cut Out Fast Foods

Fast foods are very high in saturated fats, trans fats, sodium and cholesterol which can be a major cause of infertility due to obesity. Your body needs quality foods rich in nutrients so make sure you are feeding it properly.

Avoid Aspartame and Other Artificial Sweeteners


You have to watch these because they are in so many food these days. If you NEED your artificial sweetener for your cup of decaf tea, opt for something with more nutritional value such as Agave Syrup.
Your fertility depends on the foods you eat. Eating healthy is one of the easiest things you can do that is in your power and can play a huge factor in your overall fertility. Get in a routine of eating foods that are good for fertility and good for your body. It will become a habit and you will think nothing of it. You will thank yourself and so will your baby.

Foods that contribute to male fertility

Several studies attempt to establish the relationship between food and male fertility in this sense some have stated that a high protein diet affects the quality of semen.


We know that a balanced diet that provides all the nutrients needed by the body is essential for good health, if we include also recommended certain foods to increase fertility, we can enhance the quality of sperm.


To help you diversify your diet, here’s a list of foods that enhance fertility because of their specific nutrients.


Vitamin C: Ascorbic acid enhances sperm quality by preventing oxidation and prevent caking in the form of lumps. Among these the principalesalimentos containing vitamin can include: citrus, garlic, onions, strawberries, or strawberries, pineapples, cashews, papayas, hazelnuts, almonds.


Vitamin A: Protects the male reproductive cells of premature aging caused by free radicals. It promotes fertility and participating in the formation of steroid sex hormones base. This vitamin is abundant in milk fat from cream and butter, whole milk and liver. Also present as beta-carotene (precursor of vitamin A in the body) in carrots, pumpkin, apricots and vegetables most of the orange-red and in green leafy vegetables.


Vitamin E: antioxidant capacity for counteracting the harmful effects of free radicals on the mobility of sperm and semen quality. They are rich in vitamin wheat germ oil, extra virgin olive oil and nuts.


Folic Acid: A deficiency affects the number and mobility of sperm. Folic acid is abundant in green leafy vegetables, legumes, whole grains and products that are fortified with this vitamin.


Arginine: Contributes to the creation of sperm. Foods rich in this component are: onions, garlic, asparagus, oats, cabbage, peppers, oranges, carrots, lettuce, apples, almonds, potatoes, beans and spinach.


Carnitine: Increases testosterone, male reproductive hormone. Carnitine-rich foods include garlic, onions, peppers, papaya, oats, coconut, citrus, cucumbers, cabbage, squash, pears.


Tryptophan: an amino acid is considered the best natural relaxant. It is the precursor of serotonin, a neurotransmitter. Some foods that contain this component: Garlic, onion, cashews, oats, cabbage, pumpkin, chestnuts, citrus, tomatoes, figs, beans, mango.


Zinc: Increases testosterone, male reproductive hormone. Foods rich in zinc are: celery, asparagus, figs, potatoes, eggplant.


Selenium: Associate directly to male reproductive function, participates in the secretion of testosterone and improves mobility and sperm count. In supplement form, specialists often recommend in conjunction with vitamin E.

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Boost your immunity

BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY


Immune boosters work in many ways. They increase the number of white cells in the immune system army, train them to fight better, and help them form an overall better battle plan. Boosters also help to eliminate the deadwood in the army, substances that drag the body down. Here are the top eight nutrients to add to your family's diet to cut down on days missed from work and school because of illness.


VITAMIN C -500mg

Vitamin C. Vitamin C tops the list of immune boosters for many reasons. There has been more research about the immune-boosting effects of Vitamin C than perhaps any other nutrient. Vitamin C supplements are inexpensive to produce, and it's available naturally in many fruits and vegetables. Also, you can buy a vitamin - C- fortified version of just about anything. Here's what the research shows about how this mighty vitamin protects your body.

Vitamin C increases the production of infection-fighting white blood cells and antibodies and increases levels of interferon, the antibody that coats cell surfaces, preventing the entry of viruses. Vitamin C reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by raising levels of HDL (good) cholesterol while lowering blood pressure and interfering with the process by which fat is converted to plaque in the arteries. As an added perk, persons whose diets are higher in vitamin C have lower rates of colon, prostate, and breast cancer.

You don't have to take in massive amounts of vitamin C to boost your immune system. Around 500 milligrams a day seems to be a generally agreed-upon amount and one that can be automatically obtained by eating at least six servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

See Top Seven Vitamin C-Containing Fruits. If you take vitamin C supplements,
it's best to space them throughout the day rather than take one large dose.

Most of which may end up being excreted in the urine.

Vitamin E 100-400mg

Vitamin E. This important antioxidant and immune booster doesn't get as much press as vitamin C, yet it's important to a healthy immune system.

Vitamin E stimulates the production of natural killer cells, those that seek out and destroy germs and cancer cells. Vitamin E enhances the production of B-cells, the immune cells that produce antibodies that destroy bacteria. Vitamin E supplementation may also reverse some of the decline in immune response commonly seen in aging. Vitamin E has been implicated in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. In the Harvard School of Public Health study of 87,000 nurses, Vitamin E supplementation was shown to cut the risk of heart attacks by fifty percent.

It's not difficult to get 30 to 60 milligrams every day of Vitamin E from a diet rich in seeds, vegetable oils, and grains, but it's difficult for most people to consume more than 60 milligrams a day consistently through diet alone. Supplements may be necessary to get enough vitamin E to boost your immune system.

You need 100-400 milligrams per day, depending on your general lifestyle.

People who don't exercise, who smoke, and who consume high amounts of alcoholic beverages will need the higher dosage.

Those with a more moderate lifestyle can get by with lower levels of supplementation.

Carotenoids

Carotenoids. Beta carotene increases the number of infection-fighting cells, natural killer cells, and helper T-cells, as well as being a powerful antioxidant that mops up excess free radicals that accelerate aging. Like the other "big three" antioxidants, vitamins C and E, it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by interfering with how the fats and cholesterol in the bloodstream oxidize to form arterial plaques.

Studies have shown that beta carotene can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially strokes and heart attacks, giving scientific credence to the belief that a carrot a day can keep the heart surgeon away. Beta carotene also protects against cancer by stimulating the immune cells called macrophages to produce tumor necrosis factor, which kills cancer cells. It has also been shown that beta carotene supplements can increase the production of T-cell lymphocytes and natural killer cells and can enhance the ability of the natural killer cells to attack cancer cells.

Beta carotene is the most familiar carotenoid, but it is only one member of a large family. Researchers believe that it is not just beta carotene that produces all these good effects, but all the carotenoids working together. This is why getting carotenoids in food may be more cancer-protective than taking beta carotene supplements.

The body converts beta carotene to vitamin A, which itself has anti-cancer properties and immune-boosting functions. But too much vitamin A can be toxic to the body, so it's better to get extra beta carotene from foods and let the body naturally regulate how much of this precursor is converted to the immune-fighting vitamin A. It's highly unlikely that a person could take in enough beta carotene to produce a toxic amount of vitamin A, because when the body has enough vitamin A, it stops making it.

Bioflavenoids (Phytonutrient)

A group of phytonutrients called bioflavenoids aides the immune system by protecting the cells of the body against environmental pollutants. Bioflavenoids protect the cell membranes against the pollutants trying to attach to them. Along the membrane of each cell there are microscopic parking spaces, called receptor sites.

Pollutants, toxins, or germs can park here and gradually eat their way into the membrane of the cell, but when bioflavenoids fill up these parking spots there is no room for toxins to park. Bioflavenoids also reduce the cholesterol's ability to form plaques in arteries and lessen the formation of microscopic clots inside arteries, which can lead to heart attack and stroke. Studies have shown that people who eat the most bioflavenoids have less cardiovascular disease. A diet that contains a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, at least six servings per day, will help you get the bioflavenoids needed to help your immune system work in top form.

Zinc.

This valuable mineral increases the production of white blood cells that fight infection and helps them fight more aggressively. It also increases killer cells that fight against cancer and helps white cells release more antibodies. Zinc supplements have been shown to slow the growth of cancer.

Zinc increases the number of infection-fighting T-cells, especially in elderly people who are often deficient in zinc, and whose immune system often weakens with age. The anti-infection hype around zinc is controversial. While some studies claim that zinc supplements in the form of lozenges can lower the incidence and severity of infections, other studies have failed to show this correlation.

A word of caution: too much zinc in the form of supplements (more than 75 milligrams a day) can inhibit immune function. It's safest to stick to getting zinc from your diet and aim for 15 to 25 milligrams a day.

For infants and children, there is some evidence that dietary zinc supplements may reduce the incidence of acute respiratory infections, but this is controversial. The best source of zinc for infants and young children is zinc-fortified cereals.

RICH SOURCES OF ZINC
Food Source of Zinc Serving Size Zinc (in milligrams)
Oysters 6 medium 76
Zinc-fortified cereals 1 ounce 0-15
Crab 3 ounces 7
Beef 3 ounces 6
Turkey, dark meat 3 ounces 3.8
Beans 1/2 cup 1.2-1.8

GARLIC

This flavorful member of the onion family is a powerful immune booster that stimulates the multiplication of infection-fighting white cells, boosts natural killer cell activity, and increases the efficiency of antibody production.

The immune-boosting properties of garlic seem to be due to its sulfur-containing compounds, such as allicin and sulfides.

Garlic can also act as an antioxidant that reduces the build-up of free radicals in the bloodstream. Garlic may protect against cancer, though the evidence is controversial. Cultures with a garlic-rich diet have a lower incidence of intestinal cancer. Garlic may also play a part in getting rid of potential carcinogens and other toxic substances. It is also a heart-friendly food since it keeps platelets from sticking together and clogging tiny blood vessels.

Selenium.

This mineral increases natural killer cells and mobilizes cancer-fighting cells. Best food sources of selenium are tuna, red snapper, lobster, shrimp, whole grains, vegetables (depending on the selenium content of the soil they're grown in), brown rice, egg yolks, cottage cheese, chicken (white meat), sunflower seeds, garlic, Brazil nuts, and lamb chops.

Omega-3 fatty acids.

A study found that children taking a half teaspoon of flax oil a day experienced fewer and less severe respiratory infections and fewer days of being absent from school. The omega 3 fatty acids in flax oil and fatty fish (such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel) act as immune boosters by increasing the activity of phagocytes, the white blood cells that eat up bacteria. (Perhaps this is why grandmothers used to insist on a daily dose of unpalatable cod liver oil.) Essential fatty acids also protect the body against damage from over-reactions to infection. When taking essential fatty acid supplements, such as flax or fish oils, take additional vitamin E, which acts together with essential fatty acids to boost the immune system. One way to get more omega-3 fatty acids in your diet is to add one to three teaspoons of flax oil to a fruit and yogurt smoothie
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