Most of us love BBQ’ed food. It is also fun to have your friends round for a relaxed BBQ dinner. But barbecueing can pose a risk to your health.

According to a study of the The American Institute for Cancer Research, eating grilled/barbecued meat, poultry or seafood exposes us to carcinogens called heterocyclic amines (HCAs). These substances form on foods as they cook on the BBQ or under the high heat of the grill, whether or not char is formed. And when fat drips onto the heat source, it creates flare-ups and smoke that then deposits on the food another group of carcinogens, called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

A simple way to avoid these carcinogens and still enjoy grilled meats is to put them under wraps. Placing poultry, fish, or meats into foil packets before putting them on the BBQ avoids the problem. In addition, the food gets the flavourful aura of grilling, especially if you leave the top loosely sealed, but it won’t char the food.

Little did you know ….. after reading THIS, you’ll NEVER look at
petai in the same way again!

Petai contains three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose.
Combined with fiber, petai gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proved that just two servings of petai provide enough energy
for a strenuous 90-minute work out.

No wonder petai is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.
But energy isn’t the only way petai can help us keep fit.
It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions,
making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression:
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND among people suffering from depression,
many felt much better after eating petai.
This is because petai contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin,
known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS (premenstrual syndrome):
Forget the pills - eat petai. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates
blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia:
High in iron, petai can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in
the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt,
making it perfect to beat blood pressure.
So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the
petai industry to make official claims for the
fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power:
200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through
their exams this year by eating petai at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power.
Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation:
High in fiber, including petai in the diet can help restore normal bowel action,
helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers:
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a petai
milkshake, sweetened with honey. The petai calms the stomach and,
with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels,
while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn:
Petai has a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer
from heartburn, try eating petai for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness:
Snacking on petai between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up
and avoid morning sickness..

Mosquito bites:
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected
area with the inside of the petai skin. Many people find it amazingly successful
at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves:
Petai is high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight:
Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at
work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps.
Looking at 5,000 hospital patients,
researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs.
The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings,
we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods
every two hours to keep levels steady..

Ulcers:
Petai is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders
because of its soft texture and smoothness.
It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases.
It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control:
Many other cultures see petai as a ‘cooling’ fruit that can lower both the physical
and emotional temperature of expectant mothers.
In Holland, for example, pregnant women eat petai
to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
Petai can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood
enhancer, tryptophan.

Smoking:
Petai can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain,
as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them,
help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress:
Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat,
sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body’s
water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises,
thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be
rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium petai snack.

Strokes:
According to research in ‘The New England Journal of Medicine’,
eating petai as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%.

Warts:
Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart,
take a piece of petai and place it on the wart.
Carefully hold the petai in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, as you can see, petai really is a natural remedy for many ills.
When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein,
twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus,
five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.
It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.
So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, ‘A Petai a day
keeps the doctor away’.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are necessary for our skin also. It does not only give our skin shine and glow but in many cases it helps to remove acne, which is common problem now days. You can not only drink these juices but you can apply these juices to you affected skin and you would be amazed by the results. Fresh fruits and vegetables are alternative treatment of mild to moderate acne. These are very effective home remedies for acne. They are easily available and are not expensive. Following are some juices which you can apply on your face and can drink it for acne.

Lemon Juice

If you apply lemon juice directly to your skin it will help to remove dead skin, promote skin elasticity and new cells growth, because it contains citric acid.

Apply lemon juice directly on your affected area and leave it over night. If you have sensitive skin or your skin burns, dilute it with water. After two weeks you would see amazing results.

If you feel that it burns your skin, you can dilute it with water and leave it for 5 to 10 minutes. Wash it off after with cold water.

If you drink it, it will detoxify your liver and give important vitamins and mineral to your body. It does not only beneficial for your skin but it is very good for you’re over all skin.

Carrot juice:

Carrot juice contains vitamin A and C, sodium, calcium and fibers. Vitamin A is most important vitamin for our skin; in fact vitamin A is used in many prescription medications for treating acne. These medications have some severe side effects which carrots do not have. Other vitamins and minerals are important for acne as well.

If you take carrot juice directly, it will clean your blood and give glow to your skin. Try to make fresh juice of carrot and drink it.

Aloe Vera:

Aloe Vera is considered one of the best ingredients for skin products. Every one knows that Aloe Vera has calcium chromium, iron, zinc, sodium, folic acid, niacin, as well as Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C and E and many other minerals which makes it perfect not only for our skin but for our over all body. Very few people know that we can not only apply Aloe Vera juice to our skin but we can drink it as well. It has anti bacterial qualities which kills acne bacteria’s. It helps to remove toxins.

There are many other natural products, juices of those products you cannot only drink it but also apply it on your skin like cucumber, apply, ginger and onion. If you have any type of allergies to any specific food then avoid using it.

Remember, healthy eating means healthy skin.

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) in Indonesia, especially Javanese, identical with the tradition of seven months. Beyond that, not many people eat the fruit about the size of an orange or apple. In fact, eat pomegranate everyday would make our heart healthier.

Pomegranate comes from French, pome garnete, which means apple seeds. In America, the drink derived from the pomegranate is now on the rise .. In addition to the fresh taste and a sweet, fruit pomegranate in the U.S. this is called preferred because of the function.

According to the literature, antioxidant-rich pomegranate polyphenols such as tannins and anthocyanins. “In fact, the pomegranate antioxidants more than green tea or cranberry juice,” said Karen Collins, a nutritionist from the American Institute for Cancer Research, as quoted in the newsletter Nutrition Wise.

Pomegranate efficacy of health to increase blood flow to the heart. Research of 45 people who suffer from heart disease showed iskmemik those who drank 8 ounces of pomegranate juice every day for 3 months, did not experience ischemia during the study. Dean Ornish MD, researcher, believes that pomegranate juice can even help prevent heart disease.

In addition, the antioxidant content of pomegranate known to prevent the occurrence of plaques in blood vessels, also reducing bad cholesterol, LDL. According to research by experts from Israel.

Many experts say more research is needed before concluding the pomegranate as the prevention of heart disease. However, some experts are not optimistic with this fruit. Moreover, the study found no negative side effects of pomegranate juice consumption.

Cholesterol in the body can cause various diseases. High cholesterol is not only experienced by those who well-fat, but those who thin does not mean he/she has low cholesterol. It can also befall those who are still young. Many of the age must try to live healthy to be able to keep the cholesterol in the blood remained normal.

Fat in the body consists of usual bad cholesterol called LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) in which fat can stick to the blood vessel and good cholesterol known as HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) is the fat that can be dissolve LDL in the body. Normal cholesterol in the body is 160-200 mg, the LDL contents cumulation should be prevented in order to remain in normal circumstances.

Here are some tips that you can control the cholesterol in the blood.
1. Diet
Consumpt only food with low fat and cholesterol. Choose food with no saturated fat
contents than the saturated fat contents. Oil that used to fried repeatedly will increase
the cholesterol level.
2. Eat fibrous food
Eat more fibrous foods such as wheat, beans, vegetables and fruits. This type of food can
absorb the cholesterol in the blood and remove it from the body.
3. Consumption of antioxidants
Many antioxidants found in fruits such as oranges, strawbery, papaya, carrots, or squash.
Consume garlic regularly can also lower the cholesterol level.
4. Avoid alcohol and smoking
Alcohol and smoke can make cholesterol easily accumulate in the bloodstream.
5. Sports
Exercise regularly according to the age and ability. Keep your weight ideal!
6. Avoid this kind of food because it’s dangerous.
cuttlefish, yolk, Cow brain, Pig brain, quail eggs, Coconut milk, pork fat, milk, creamy milk,
chocolate, margarine/butter, white scallop, oyster.

Keep healthy!