retard cancer cell development and inhibit tumor promotion. Some have antioxidents‚ which binds to free radicals‚ and therefore reduces the damage of DNA and decreases risk of cancer. One type of carotenoid is lycopene‚ which is found in foods such as tomatoes and watermelon. Lycopene is believed to limit oxidative damage to cellular macromolecules; it does so by impacting insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) signaling. IGF-1 has been found to increase the susceptibility of prostate cancer; so
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of pest-resistant‚ herbicide-resistant‚ drought-resistant‚ saline-tolerant‚ heat-resistant crops and much more. Also the nutritional content of fruits and vegetables can be enhanced in various ways. Colored fruits and vegetables with increased lycopene and beta carotene content which are believed to ward off cancer have been developed with the help of biotechnology. One breakthrough was the Flavr Savr tomato with an increased shelf life. Then there is the Golden rice with enhanced Vitamin A content
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While some ovarian cysts are harmless‚ others pose an imminent threat to a woman’s health. Therefore‚ an ovarian cyst’s treatment varies dramatically‚ depending on individual circumstances. In most cases‚ these types of cysts are functional‚ developing at the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle. They typically clear up on their own‚ usually after eggs in the cyst have been released into the fallopian tubes. However‚ some types of cysts may block the blood supply to the ovaries‚ continue growing or
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Did you know that we celebrate Food Conservation Month in January; Heart Month and National Arts Month in February; Fire Prevention Month‚ National Women’s Month‚ and Tax Consciousness Month in March; Buwan ng Wikang Pambansa and National Lung Month in August; National Science Club Month in September; National Children’s Month and Consumer Welfare Month in October; and Filipino Values Month in November? Did I forget a month? Oh‚ yes! So‚ what are we celebrating this month? Oh my gulay‚ it’s Nutrition
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pimples? Of poor diet and hormone imbalance and more‚ there are many factors that contribute to acne. 1. Eat spicy food If your diet includes foods spiced with peppers and tomatoes‚ you may end caught acne sure the reason is that these foods contain lycopene acid that can irritate your skin and the pH naturally affect the 2. overuse of harmful chemicals You might think that the use of skin care products to improve the quality of
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a fresh tomato and eating ketchup have the same health benefit on you‚ but eating either one is a plus if you’re having any troubles with your health. On the website bestveganguide.com‚ in an article titled “Tomato Nutrition‚” the writer states‚ “Lycopene [which tomatoes contain] also helps to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol which helps to prevent atherosclerosis.” Atherosclerosis is a
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Introduction Juicing is a great way to integrate fruits and vegetables into your diet‚ especially if you do not like to eat whole fruits and vegetables. It can help you meet the daily recommendations for these foods as well as allow you to consume a wide variety of fruits and vegetables in a tasty way. Juicing is usually done with a machine which turns raw fruits and vegetables into liquid and pulp. The machine chops the fruits and vegetables into tiny pieces and spins them‚ separating the juice
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MULTIPLE GRAFTING OF EGGPLANT‚ TOMATO‚AND WILD EGG PLANT EVER LYN G. BINOBO NICOLE NHEIL MARIE A. LOZADA ARVEN T. LABISCASE DUJALI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BRAULIO E. DUJALI‚ DAVAO DEL NORTE JANUARY 2O12 CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE Rationale of the study Grafting is a science as well as art of the plant propagation. Multiple grafting was a novel in olden days in Philippines‚ especially o plants. We tried various experiments on multiple grafting of eggplant‚ tomato‚ and wild
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the skin. Also the avocado is used to help dry and damaged hair. Many experts are recommending use of avocado as a mask for skin and hair care. Using avocado oil can help your organism if you are having psoriasis. Avocado contains beta-carotene and lycopene which are helping to the skin and hair. Also avocado is good for eliminating signs of premature
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tomato? Tomato is a fruit. This fruit contains many vitamins and minerals which are essential for our good health. When a tomato is ripe and red‚ it contains much vitamin A. By eating green tomatoes you will be gaining more protein. Tomatoes contain Lycopene‚ fiber‚ vitamin C‚ vitamin A‚ which are antioxidants‚ potassium‚ which lowers cholesterol levels‚ and blood pressure‚ vitamin K‚ and chromium. Tomatoes can protect your lungs from the negative affects of the polluted air we breathe. Tomatoes help
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