Anchovy and Chicken Claws Main Source of Calcium In addition to Milk

Buana Blog. During this time milk is known as a good source of calcium for the community. But for people who can not consume milk because it has no alternative other digestive problems by eating fish and chicken claw.

For people who have lactose intolerance usually can not consume milk because of lactose contained in milk can not be digested well by the intestines, giving rise to disorders such as diarrhea.

"For people who have milk intolerance, calcium source can be obtained from fish, especially the bones can be eaten. And the fish that contain lots of calcium are fish," said Dr. Samuel Oentoro, MS, SpGK, Faculty of medicine-clinical nutritionist at the launch of Logo RSCM Frisian Flag and a new campaign 'Seize Your Days' in the Ballroom of the Ritz Charlton, Jakarta, Friday (10/12/2010).

Dr. Samuel tells us that a lot of calcium found in bones, so the fish can be consumed along with bones contain high calcium like fish usually eaten together with her bones. In addition there is also a calcium scribble.
"But you should not consume fish that have been preserved (salted) or fried. It is better roasted or disteam terinya fish," said the doctor who practices in the Semanggi Specialist Clinic.

Calcium has been known to be useful to build and strengthen bones. But there are many benefits of calcium for the body, because this mineral can help lower blood pressure, reduce your risk of diabetes and lose weight.

This is because calcium can help speed up the process of burning fat, but if the calcium comes from milk should not choose the milk that contains high levels of fat.
In addition, calcium intake must be considered to keep the amount of calcium in the blood remained within normal range, so can not take calcium from other sources

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Getting rid of bad breath odor with this food

Buana Blog.Unpleasant breath odor can be triggered by various factors, one of them from food. Food can not only cause bad breath, but also can help eliminate the odor. What foods can combat bad breath?

Bad breath or halitosis, is caused by various reasons such as eating certain foods, smoking, gum disease, dry mouth and oral bacteria. In addition to brushing teeth and visiting your dentist regularly, there are foods you can eat to combat bad breath.

Here are some foods can help eliminate the odor :

1. Apple
Apples are one of the best food that can combat bad breath. Hard apple texture helps remove plaque on the teeth. Because dry mouth causes bad breath, the water of the apple also help combat this problem. Apple can provide moisture needs mouth to remove bacteria.

2. Parsley
Seasonings and spices can also be an alternative to eliminate bad breath. Parsley is a great herb that not only get rid of bad breath, but also make it smell better. Pererseli has been used for centuries primarily because they contain chlorophyll, which is acting as a breath freshener.

3. Yogurt
Certain dairy products can provide help to eliminate bad breath. Daily consumption of yogurt can dramatically prevent and reduce halitosis.

In a study submitted to the International Association for Dental Research, Dr. Kenichi Hojo and his team of Japanese researchers found that sugarless yogurt reduces foul smelling compounds that cause bad breath.

4. Strawberries
Strawberries are another fruit that can be a solution to bad breath. Strawberries are not only prevent dry mouth, but also contain large amounts of vitamin C. Environments high in vitamin C make it very difficult for bacteria and germs to breed.

Eating strawberries and other foods rich in vitamin C greatly reduces bad breath. In addition, 2,000 to 6,000 mg of vitamin C taken daily, helps heal mouth and gum disease.

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Immune system enhancer

Buana Blog. The immune system is your body's main defense. Good nutrition is one of the most important factor in maintaining a healthy immune system. Nutrition anything?

The immune system consists of a group of organized tissues and cells, which serve to protect the body from allergens, bacteria, viruses and other organisms.

Here are some essential nutrients that can boost the immune system :

1. Citrus fruit
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant known to fight infection and keeps you healthy. Vitamin C boosts the immune system by increasing production of white blood cells and antibodies, compounds essential for immune response. Vitamin C also may reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer.

2. Garlic
Garlic is a member of the onion family with the potential to boost immunity. Garlic stimulates the replication of fighting infection, ie white blood cells, enhance natural killer cell activity and increase the efficiency of antibody.

Stinging scent of garlic because it contains sulfur compound known as allicin. These compounds are antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. Garlic is a natural antioxidant that reduces free radicals in the bloodstream and protects against tumor formation.

3. Yogurt
Probiotics or good bacteria found in your digestive tract. When you are sick, symbiotic, or natural balance of good and bad bacteria in the intestines become unbalanced. Eating yogurt with live bacterial cultures may help restore healthy bacteria. Yogurt is also a source of mineral selenium, an antioxidant that increases killer cells and mobilizes against cancer cells.

4. Green tea
Green tea is rich in polyphenols or plant antioxidants, which protect the body against microorganisms and inhibit cancer cell growth. Polyphenols protect the body against oxidative damage from free radicals and harmful components that cause premature aging.

5. Ginger
Active component in ginger root is found in essential oils. Gingerol and shogalo are phenolic compounds that give sharp ginger flavor and character of the drug. Ginger is often recommended as a tea or a warm bath because ginger increase sweat production when warm. It helps the body eliminate germs and toxins. Ginger can also relieve heartburn, nausea, vomiting, migraine and act as anti-inflammatory agent.

6. Fish and shellfish
Fish contains a variety of compounds to enhance immunity, including omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidant selenium. Omega-3 fatty acids found primarily in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, trout and herring as well as flax seed, increase the activity of phagocytes.

Phagocytes are white blood cells that swallow the bacteria and protects the body against infection. Selenium helps the body in the production of cytokines, proteins that eliminate the virus from the body.

7. Red and orange vegetables
Peppers, squash, sweet potato, tomato, pumpkin, carrots and other brightly colored vegetables are rich in beta-carotene. Beta-carotene increases the number of natural killer cells, fight infection and help the T cells, it is necessary for the immune response. The body converts beta-carotene from the diet into vitamin A. Vitamin A is the first line against disease
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8. Broccoli
With bright colors and solid bud green, broccoli is a member of the vegetable calciferous. Broccoli is rich in vitamins A, C and E, which makes power plant antioxidants. Broccoli contains glucosinolates, which stimulates the immune system and sulforaphanes, which is a potent anti-cancer agents.

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