A healthy and balanced diet is the basis of a good life.
Nowadays, as interest in healthy foods increases, the relationship between foods
and diseases has become more known.
Many of the foods we use in our kitchens, whether we are aware of them or not.
It is a source of healing for our body.
We consume many foods that relieve fatigue, give us energy during the day,
protect the body's defense system and prevent us from getting sick easily
not only to satisfy our stomach
but also to eat knowing their benefits
We should take care to consume by creating awareness in our habits. What we eat during the day is responsible for many health
problems, from stress to headaches, from diabetes to cancer. While the world now gives more place to
health-protective foods,
conscious consumers are increasing day by day.
There is a group of foods that we call functional foods, which have potential
effects that reduce the risk of disease. It's too much. Functional foods; With the physiologically active components they contain, they both contribute to healthy nutrition
and play an active role in strengthening the immune system in diseases.
When we look at the health-protective effects of these foods;
tomatoes Lycopene and its derivatives: It is the substance that gives tomatoes their red
color. Due to its high
antioxidant properties, it has protective properties against lung, stomach, breast and cervical
cancer types. When tomatoes
and its derivatives come into contact with heat, especially, the positive effect of lycopene
increases much more. .(such as adding plenty of tomatoes to cooked food or using
tomato paste...)
Quercetin in apples and onions: Quercetin, which gives the white color in apples and onions, is especially protective against stomach cancer. It has features. It also has healing effects on cardiovascular health
Resveratrol in grapes and berries: Resveratrol, which is a very powerful
antioxidant, has a blood pressure-reducing effect
and protects heart health.
/> Resvaratrol, an anti-aging substance, ensures that the skin
has a healthy and vibrant appearance. In recent years, the beauty industry has also been developing skin care products. It uses
the resvarotrol substance found in grape seeds for its health and beauty.
Sulfur compounds (diallyl
disulphide) found in garlic: After eating it due to sulfur compounds,
garlic is not very popular due to its smell. Its benefits are endless; it has a lowering effect on coronary heart health and blood pressure. In addition to its protective properties against colon and stomach
cancer, it also protects against oxidative
stress (stress such as irregular lifestyle, exposure to toxins, excessively intense exercise, work stress, insomnia). reduces. Consuming 1 clove of garlic a day has been proven to protect
health.
Isothiocyanates in broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower: Isothiocynates, which are found intensely in the taste and smell of these
vegetables, especially in the rectum, pancreas and prostate
It has a positive effect on preventing the formation of cancers and reducing nervous system diseases.
Catechin in green tea and flavonoid in black tea: Both types of tea are against cancer, provided that their antioxidant
properties are greater in green tea. It has protective properties.
Especially the catechins found in green tea have proven their effect in delaying
aging. It is effective in preventing
inflammation. Both green and black tea
have a reducing effect on LDL (malignant) cholesterol.
Flavonoids prevent tumor formation.
Isoflavones in soybeans: Found in soybeans and
products. Due to their phytoestrogen content.
They have effects that both increase and
reduce the level of estrogen in the body. They are antioxidants and have effects that prevent breast
cancer.
Other nutrients used as medicine
Probiotics: Intestinal. Probiotics, which are
live microorganisms that positively affect the flora, have been proven to strengthen the immune
system, regulate digestion and prevent all intestinal cancers.
Prevent diarrhea and constipation
They increase the absorption of vitamins
They lower the intestinal PH (they have an antimicrobial effect)
They reduce cholesterol
Sources: Kefir, yoghurt, pickles, turnips and boza are the best
sources
Prebiotics: Five They are found in food and are indigestible components of food. They make a positive contribution to
health by increasing the number and activity of beneficial
bacteria in the intestinal flora.
They increase calcium absorption
Protect against cancer
Regulate bowel movements
Diabetics
They increase stool frequency
They reduce triglyceride levels
Sources: wheat, onion, leek, asparagus,
garlic, artichoke and banana are the best sources.
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