Saturday, October 3, 2009
Sources of Antioxidants (contd)
Lycopene is associated with shades of red, so its sources are tomatoes, papayas, watermelons and apricots. However, lycopene is better absorbed from processed food, because it cannot be well absorbed unless heated. Therefore, a rich source is cooked tomatoes in the form of tomato sauce, tomato...
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Friday, October 2, 2009
Sources of antioxidants
A sequel to Benefits of antioxidants (again, re-post from AC) Antioxidants are substances like minerals, vitamins, hormones and enzymes, which neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals in the body. Hormones and enzymes can be produced in the body, but the ability to produce those decreases...
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Thursday, October 1, 2009
October
October comes from “octo,” the Latin for eight. The Roman rulers tried to change the name when it became the tenth month, but the common people continued to call it October. In Old English, October was “Win-monath” or “wine month”, when wine was made. The other name was “Winterfyueth”, as people...
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The Power of Antioxidants
A re-post from AC; hope it's useful! The body needs certain ingredients to remain healthy and foremost among them are antioxidants. Antioxidants are vitamins, minerals, hormones and enzymes. While the body produces a certain amount of enzymes and hormones, most antioxidants are found in fruits and...
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
Colors of India!
This is the name of the blog I started today, (almost on an impulse!) on blogger, to be able to give you a pictorial glimpse of India! Of course, I'm technically challenged, so the results may not be the best! Went out today and captured some scenes--it's a special day here in Bangalore. So, if...
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Precious cargo!
Some of the things we take for granted were once unknown in many parts of the world, and transported from distant lands. Here are some interesting snippets! In the 6 th century, Emperor Justinian sent two monks from Constantinople to the far east, to get “seeds” of the “silk plant”. It was illegal...
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Celebrations gather speed!
What I described yesterday is the essence of the celebrations in north India. Some states have distinctive traditions during the nine days. In Himachal Pradesh, a hilly state in the north, village deities are taken out in processions from small village temples. The Dussehra fair in Kullu is a great...
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Festivals galore!
Encouraged by my friends who enjoy hearing about India!... glimpses into some festivals! The festival season has started in India...19th marked the beginning of Navaratri, which will culminate with Dussehra on the 28th. Today is another major festival: Eid, for the Muslims. It is being celebrated...
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
Jewish proverbs..
Here are some Jewish proverbs, published in The Times of India on Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) A bird that you set free may be caught again, but a word that escapes your lips will not return. Don't be too sweet, lest you be eaten up; don't be too bitter, lest you be spewed out! Among those who...
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
Anti-aging secrets!
HOW TO STAY YOUNG By George Carlin, at age102! 1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them' 2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. 3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts,...
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