Fact About Chocolate

• The word "chocolate" comes from xocoatl (Aztec language) which means a bitter drink. The Aztecs and the Maya in Mexico believe that the god of Agriculture has sent a chocolate that comes from heaven to them. Cortes then took chocolate to Spain between the years 1502-1528, and by the Spaniards bitter drink was mixed with sugar so it tastes better. Chocolate then spread to France, Holland and England. In 1765 chocolate factory was established in Massachusetts, USA. 

• Olmec tribe in southern Mexico have made ​​chocolate as a staple food around 1000 BC. They eat chocolate every day.. unbelievable, isn't it? 

• Chocolate was efficacious make age a person becomes longer. The cause is an antioxidant phenols in chocolate

• Napoleon always carried chocolate in every military campaign, because he considers chocolates give good energy.

• A third of the fat contained in chocolate is oleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid. Oleic acid is also predominantly found in olive oil. Epidemiological studies in Mediterranean populations who consume lots of oleic acid of olive oil create a positive effect on heart health.

• The content of phenylethylamine in chocolate is a substance similar to amphetanine which can increase the uptake of tryptophan into the brain and produce dopamine. Impact of dopamine is the emerging sense of excitement and improved mood. Phenylethylamine is also considered to have aphrodisiac efficacy that gives rise to a feeling like people are in love.

• Mexicans were the first to make the cocoa beans into chocolate bars on tahun1700an, and they export to continental Europe's brown, creating a chocolate bar as we often see today. 

• Catechins are powerful antioxidants contained in chocolate. One function of antioxidants is to prevent premature aging that can occur due to pollution or radiation. Catechins are also found in tea even though the amount is not as high on chocolate. Ancient times, people often wash their face with tea because it can make skin radiant and youthful face. 

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Pepper, Little Fierce

Although small, do you know that peppers have large benefits? In addition to reinforcement of food aroma and spicy taste, it is very useful for some disease such as asthma, cold, diarrhea, rheumatism, stomach ache, and beriberi. Even boiled water of pepper plant root can also be used as an antiseptic mouthwash and effective to relieve toothache because it can function as an antidote to the aches and pains. 

Recent studies in Europe, is reviewing the benefits of black pepper as a new drug for skin pigment disease called vitiligo.
In medical terms, vitiligo is known as a condition in which areas of skin lose their normal pigment, so the surface looks white.

It was observed, pepper contains variety of natural chemicals, such as piperine (4-6 %), piperidine (0.19 %). British Journal of Dermatology published, the researchers from King's College London have uncovered the benefits of piperine - the main content that makes the black pepper was spicy and tasty - in stimulating the pigmentation in the skin.

Black pepper is also referred to as natural ingredients including potentially as an aphrodisiac or a trigger sexual arousal. This is because the piperine content of it, which makes a person's sexual arousal increases.The mechanism works in the area of ​​synthesis of nitric oxicide (NO) in endothelium (inner lining of blood vessels). Black pepper can be consumed through daily food. Nitric oxide influences the mechanism of erection. But consuming too much pepper can make your heart pounding.

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YOGURT FOR HEAD TO TOE

Besides improving digestion, did you know that yogurt is great for the whole of our body?

You can use yogurt to beauty care from head to toe, here the following tips on body care using yogurt :

Hair.If your hair is coarse and fork, mix the yogurt with egg, then apply evenly to hair and massage in order to soak into the scalp. Let stand for 15 minutes while wrapped in a towel that has been moistened with warm water. Afterwards, rinse with cold water and wash usual.

Face.To get smooth skin, you can use yogurt mask regularly. Mixing yogurt with a tablespoon of honey and olive oil, apply on face and neck. Let stand for several minutes, and rinse with warm water.

Skin.Scrub yogurt is very beneficial to remove dead skin on our body.

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SECRETS OF TEA

Culture of drinking tea has been known in China since 3000 BC, since the emperor Shen Nung in power. Then the drinking tea culture continues in Japan since the time of Kamakaru by followers of Zen. The aim is that they get the freshness of the body during meditation that could take hours. In the end, the tradition of drinking tea became part of the Zen ritual. During the 15th century it was used as a permanent event to discuss various things.

Secrets of Tea :
1. Strengthening & Preventing Dental Caries in the Teeth

Fluoride (F) is quite high in tea, can help in preventing the growth of caries in the teeth and strengthen the tooth.

2.Reducing the Risk of Food Poisoning

Catechin elements (one element in polyphenols), have proven that these elements have the ability to stop the growth of some bacteria that cause food poisoning (according to research from Taiwan and Japan). Catechin, it also has been demonstrated that can reduce the accumulation of cholesterol in the blood and accelerate the removal of cholesterol through the stool and can inhibit the occurrence of mutations in body cells and neutralize free radicals .

3. Strengthen Endurance Body
With the presence of vitamin C and vitamin E,tea can also help strengthen the immune system.

 
4. Tea contains caffeine which is different from a type of coffee, then tea can also stimulate the nervous system of our body so that the uptake of oxygen into the body more smoothly.

7. Optimizing Metabolism Sugar
Manganese (Mn), contained in tea could help breaking down sugars into energy. Thus, tea may help keep blood sugar levels.

The reaction between polyphenols (tannins) in tea with amino acids of protein will form complexes that are difficult to separate. Complex bond is very strong, so it can cause problems to the body metabolism. Complex formed can not be absorbed by the intestinal wall, consequently, the protein from the food can not be utilized by the body.

so, to gain maximum benefit from food and beverages, tea should be consumed separately, 2 or 3 hours after eating is a good time for tea.

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FACT ABOUT KIWI FRUIT

Result of research conducted by Dr. Paul La Chence, published by journal of the American College of Nutrition mentioning that kiwi fruit is a fruit of highest nutrient density, compared the other fruits.

Fruit originating from China was introduced to New Zealand in 1906 and now New Zealand famous as a country producer of kiwis, because several types of Kiwi have been developed there. Currently there are approximately 10 species of kiwis are grown in nearly all the world. 

The content of essential minerals in kiwi fruits is also very much like calcium, potassium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, and phosphorus

The content of potassium in kiwi fruit reached 5,4 mg/calorie. Potassium work to maintain the function of reflex motion, nervous system and maintaining muscle function.Potassium work to maintain the function of reflex motion, nervous system and maintaining muscle function. Magnesium in kiwi fruit can prevent heart attact and hypertension.

For more healthy , you can add kiwifruit into your favorite juice or your favorite cake, besides making your cake looks beautiful, the benefits are also very pretty for your body.

And this is the fact about kiwi that we rarely to know

• Kiwi fruit vitamin C content is higher than oranges and apples, and more effectively absorbed by the body.
• Consumption of two kiwi fruit each day will reduce the number of damaged cells and repair damage to DNA caused by oxidative stress. 
• Consuming kiwi with a high-fat foods will minimize the stress caused by oxidation of fatty foods such.
• Kiwi fruit can reduce blood clotting, so healthy heart arteries.
• Also good sources for vitamin E, folic acid and potassium.
• Fiber in the kiwi can help improve digestion, reducing the occurrence of bloating.    

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MIRACLE OF ALOE VERA

Aloe vera  has been known for a long time, but only e few people know the benefits of this plan. 

Aloe vera is derived from Africa. These plants can grow in arid regions like Africa, Asia and America, because this plant can close the stomata during the dry season to avoid water loss from leaves. Aloe vera can also grow in cold climate. The weakness if planted in wet area with high rainfall is susceptible to fungus.

Within aloe contained some substances that are very good for beauty treatments and medications. 

You can try natural medicine of aloe vera at home, It's more healthy and simple.

Strep throat

Wash and peel aloe, then cut into small pieces or blended. Add 1 tbsp pure honey, and drink it 3 times a day.

Hemorrhoid

Half leaf aloe washed, peeled and  shredded. Add half glass of water (100 ml) then squeeze. Add 2 tbsp honey, drink while warm 3 times a day.

Diabetes Mellitus

 2 leaves of aloe, washed, peeled, cut into pieces and add 3 glass of water (500 ml) then boil until the juices of aloe vera mixed. Strain and then drink half a cup 3 times daily after meals.

Hair fertilizer

Rub aloe vera to the head, then wrapped in warm towels. After 3 hours wash hair. Do it every day.

Aloe Vera Juice to Reduce Weight 

• Cut a few thick fleshy leaves at the base near the steam, rinse the cut part of the leaf thoroughly, peel off outer layer of skin.
• Rinse the gel to get rid of any latex residue, put the gel into blender
• add lemon squeeze to stabilize the gel add a little purified water.

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