Eat a variety of colors to get the full range of phytochemicals in your diet. Red fruits and vegetables contain a powerful carotenoid called lycopene. Lycopene is associated with a reduced risk of many types of cancers, particularly prostate cancer. Lycopene is also linked to a decreased risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are one of the best sources of lycopene, especially when tomatoes are cooked. The heating process actually makes carotenoids more easily absorbed by the b...
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the amount of all-trans-lycopene present in a can of tomato paste in order to determine the quality of the tomato paste. This was achieved by proper separation of lycopene from the other pigments in the tomato paste through column chromatography. The column was able to achieve proper separation given the high polarity of the packing, alumina. Given alumina’s high polarity, the pigments present in the tomato paste with a greater polarity would travel
Ministry of Public Health of China), which draws people’s great concern to find ways to take precautions. With the development of element analytical method, some types of chemical substances that are beneficial to cardiac health have been found. Lycopene is a very popular natural anti-oxidants found in recent years (Dai, 2011), as well as capsaicin and dietary fiber. Whilst some research focuses on the mechanism of action, little attention has been paid to usability issues, in particular to the generalization
10 Amazing Health Benefits of Watermelon Did you know that, in the US, July is the National Watermelon Month? It is recognized not only because the refreshing taste of watermelon symbolizes the essence of summer, but because watermelon harvests are at its highest peak on this month. By weight, it is the most consumed melon, followed by honeydew and cantaloupe. A Fruit or a Vegetable? Watermelon is a plant originally from Southern Africa. Although not belonging to the genus Cucumis, watermelon
and dairy products, a western lifestyle, are associated with prostate cancer. In addition, products that are tomato-based are associated with the reduced risk of prostate cancer. Other studies have also suggested that men who had high intakes of lycopene had a 16% lower risk than men who had a lower intake (Grönberg, 2003). Flavonoids can be found within the Plantae kingdom. Isoflavonoids are specifically found within the Leguminosae subfamily of Papilonoideae. From a genetic approach, Isoflavonoids
Watermelons Watermelon is truly one of summertime’s sweetest treats. Watermelons are fun to eat and good for you. Watermelon seeds were brought to this country by African slaves. Today there are more than 100 different varieties of watermelons. The flesh may be red, pink, orange, or yellow. There are seedless varieties and super-sweet round ones that fit nicely into the refrigerator. Watermelon is a tender, warm-season vegetable. Watermelons can be grown in all parts of the country, but the warmer
Cancer is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States and its prevalence is growing. It's estimated that 1 in 2 men and women will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, and in 2010 alone more than 1.5 million new cases were diagnosed. With numbers like these, you may feel cancer is just a fact of life and you're relatively helpless to influence your risk. While there are certainly risk factors you can't control, like family history or ethnic background, you should know
Tomato considered as Functional food as it not only provides nutrition but also helps in prevention of many diseases and improves health. Tomato contains many important phytochemicals and the most important phytochemicals tomato have is lycopene. Lycopene is
Tomato fruit quality for the fresh market has been improved for over 30 years (Causse et al., 2001). Fruit quality was divided in to two parts, internal quality, and external quality (Mata, 2000). Mata (2000) also indicated that a wide range of tomato currently available in the market were of high yield and extraordinary external quality. Tomato fruit contribute to nutrition worldwide, and contain diverse antioxidant molecules (Sacco et al., 2013). Fruit quality of tomato is very important attribute
Tomato fruit quality for the fresh market has been improved for over 30 years (Causse et al., 2001). Fruit quality was divided in to two parts, internal quality, and external quality (Mata, 2000). Mata (2000) also indicated that a wide range of tomato currently available in the market were of high yield and extraordinary external quality. Tomato fruit contribute to nutrition worldwide, and contain diverse antioxidant molecules (Sacco et al., 2013). Fruit quality of tomato is very important attribute
Rishav Guha The Golden Grain The World Health Organization states that an estimated 250 million children are Vitamin – A deficient ("WHO"). Every year 250,000 to 500,000 of these children go blind, half of them dying within 12 months. Vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness and is one of the most prominent causes of death in children. Golden Rice is a genetically engineered product designed to combat this widespread deficiency in areas where they 're most prominent
To prolong the shelf life of the rind; 4. To provide easy procedure on making candied fruits in households; 5. To yield an additive source of lycopene, citrulline, and other nutrients. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS Because the common consumer of candies are the adolescents and adults, sensory evaluation of the watermelon rind candy will have 25 female and 25 male respondents from the University of
What is a longevity diet? And will including more of the foods and supplements recommended for a longer life, keep you looking younger too? Well, I can only imagine anything you do for yourself that is considered longevity, will also result in a happier, healthier, you. Foods, herbs, supplements, and other products aimed at helping you live a longer, more fulfilling life, can only be a good thing. As long as you don’t go overboard, and obsess over what you are doing. Then the whole process is
Pass the Potato Chips Has mankind discovered some fantastic substitute for fat to enable people to eat as many snacks as possible without gaining weight? Recently, Proctor & Gamble developed Olestra (sucrose polyester), a zero calorie fat-based substitute, at a cost of $200 million. This product has been approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) with warning labels. What is olestra? The olestra molecule differs from a fat molecule in that it has six to eight fatty acids on
Nutritional value of vegetables: Antioxidants: Did you know that including vegetables in your diet is probably the easiest way to stay healthy, trim and nourished? Since vegetables are low-calorie, nutrient-rich foods, they help you to stay in optimum health over the long term by keeping your weight in check. According to a recent study, plant-based foods contain antioxidants (polyphenols) that may improve blood sugar in people at risk for diabetes and heart disease. As mentioned earlier, vegetables
The benefits of gardening There are many different types of hobbies, some for those who enjoy being indoors and some for those who live to be outside. Maybe you thrive on competition or enjoy the comfort of observing, regardless of how you like to spend your free time - no doubt there is something for everyone. For me, I feel that Gardening offers the most rewards and benefits to yourself and others. Regardless of age, gardening is an excellent way to reduce stress, boost your mood, increase exercise
It is well-known that plant produces these chemicals to protect them but recent research demonstrates that they can also protect humans against diseases. There are more than thousand known phytochemicals. Some of the well-known phytochemicals are lycopene in tomatoes, is flavones in soy and flavonoids in fruits. There is ample evidence to support the health benefits of diets rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts. Because plant based foods are complex mixtures of bioactive compounds, information
Biomolecules Kathryn Hammonds Explain how the body functions using biomolecules. Biomolecules are an organic molecule in an organism. Polymers are broken down into monomers and grouped into 4 groups, proteins, carbohydrates,lipids, and nucleic acids. All these biomolecules do something for the body and every human being needs these things to survive. Without biomolecules you wouldn’t have energy and yours cells would not function correctly and without your cells working correctly your body would
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 11 Fruits and Vegetables that Naturally Boost Sexual Performance 1) Watermelon Watermelon is rich in many nutrients and minerals that naturally improve sexual performance. For instance: citrulline, beta carotene, and lycopene have been proven to be helpful in treating prostate cancer through studies [onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-277X.2009.00946.x/full/] Citrulline has been studied to improve blood drive to the genital region and likewise, it also relaxes
Beta-carotene, which is found in dark green leafy vegetables and other fruits and vegetables, But the study uncovered that the people who were actually eating a raw diet had low levels of lycopene, which is an antioxidant found in tomatoes which caused the color to be red, (Sadie, N 2013) they found that having lycopene in one’s diet helps to lower the risk of cancer and cardio vascular disease, which people who were following a raw food diet were lacking in that antioxidant. (Sadie, N 2013) A another