SOYBEAN

    Soybean is a leguminous plant that became the basis of many food ingredients from East Asia such as tempeh, soy sauce, soy bean milk, soy bean flour, tauco, tofu, and snack. Soybean is the main source of vegetable protein and vegetable oil. The world's major producer of soy are the United States despite the new soy cultivated by people outside Asia after 1910.  in 100 grams of soybean containing 286 kcal of energy, 30.2 g protein, 15.6 g fat, 30.1 g carbohydrates, 4.9 g fiber, 196 mg calcium, phosphorus 506 mg, 6.9 grams of iron, vitamin A, B, C, lecithin,fitoestrogen, and isoflavon.

    Soy beans seed into pieces two, leather-wrapped seeds and no endosperm tissue. Dry soybean seed will germinate when obtaining adequate water. Soy sprouts including epigeous, that is pieces of seed appeared above ground. Soybeans have a taproot that form the roots of branches that grow sideways (horizontal) not far from the surface. Soybean stem has a height of 30-100 cm. The stem can form a 3-6 branches, but if the distance between plant is very tight, the branch is reduced, even unbranched. Each flower has a tool soybean male and female tool and pollination occurs when the petals are still closed. Shape of Soybean fruit is pod that is capable of producing 100-250 pods. Soybean pods hairy and has yellow or gray colour.

    Some benefit of soybean is one of the best sources of vegetable protein is very high and can increase the body's metabolic functions. Program diet, soybeans can be used to lower weight because it is included in a healthier vegetable protein than animal protein. Prevention of cancer, soybean contains antioxidants so good for reducing the risk of various cancers. Antioxidants are also useful to neutralize free radicals. Maintain healthy heart, soybean actually have a fat content, but not saturated fats, foods that contain unsaturated fats will help lower cholesterol excess. Prevent osteoporosis, high calcium content and the content of phytoestrogens make soy as a food for strong bones. Good for digestion, the fiber content in soybeans helps digestion in the intestines, so that preventing constipation. Fiber content also helps control blood sugar levels. Contain folic acid which is good for the brain growth of the baby or fetus in pregnant women.

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PURE GREEN TEA

    Green tea is the name of tea made from the leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) is picked and undergo a heating process to prevent oxidation, or it could also mean a drink produced from steeping the tea leaves. Green tea is a popular beverage in mainland China, Japan, Southeast Asia and is increasingly recognized also in Western countries. Green tea is very common in Japan called (ocha) and referred to as the Japanese tea (nihoncha) if there is one available option other teas. Japanese tea is usually sold at a price that depends on the quality, method of processing and part of the plant that made such kind of matcha tea, sencha, gyokuro, kabusencha, and others. 

    Catechins which are contained in green tea in the form of molecules epigallocatechin-3-gallate may inhibit tumorigenesis. catechins are antioxidants that fight and prevent damage to cells and has been shown in studies USDA Human Nutrition Research Center that participants who drank 3 cups of green tea a day to lose weight 2x of participants who did not drink tea.

    Some benefit of pure green tea is lower weight. Polyphenol high content of catechins in green tea can increase fat oxidation that consuming green tea can burn fat in the body by 4% within 24 hours Inhibit the rise of blood sugar and inhibit fat cells to absorb glucose. Green Tea can counteract free radicals, green tea is one of the secrets of the Japanese women's beauty, despite old age the skin and the body does not look like an old. Due to the content of antioxidants known as polyphenols in green tea protects against free radicals, thus helping you fight aging and increase longevity. Green tea may reduce cancer risk, as an antioxidant 100 times more powerful than vitamin C and 24 times more effective than vitamin E, this function will support your body avoid or protected from disease caused by the growth of cancer cells. Maintain healthy hair, green tea is known to inhibit the growth of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone), which is inhibiting hair growth and cause hair loss. Green tea is also known to stimulate hair growth and smooth the hair because it contains polyphenols, vitamin E and vitamin C, which is known to increase hair luster. To be able to make a hair rinse by using 3-4 green tea bags were brewed into 500 mL of water, and use this for the last rinse after you shampoo use a shampoo and conditioner.

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WHITE WATER

    Water is the water consumption free calorie because it does not contain sugar and can relieve thirst. Thirsty is one of the body's response that requires fluid intake time soon. All organs of the human body needs fluids or water in an amount sufficient to support the various activities undertaken. The best time to drink white water is early morning as we wake up.

    Humans can lose fluids not only during urination, but also when sweating, breathing and defecating. Fluid needs of each person is different. On average, for adult women, it is advisable to drink about eight glasses with size 200 ml per day or a total of 1.6 liters. Meanwhile, men are advised to drink about 10 glasses with size 200 ml or a total of 2 liters per day. Aside from the beverage, food can also provide body fluid intake at about 20 percent. Liquids can be obtained from fruits, such as pineapple and watermelon contains 90 percent water.

    Some benefit of white water is maintaining fluid balance in the body. Because most of the human body consists of water, so drinking water can keep the water levels in the body to stay balanced. Prevent dehydration, lack of body fluids will cause the body to become weak as a result of daily activities, so it is advisable to drink lots of water every day. Maintain freshness and healthy skin. Help the process of disposal of leftover food and drinks through sweat, urine and feces. Lower weight, If you want to lower weight and proportional, begin to suffice the need of water everyday. Maintain kidney function and can detoxify toxins in the body.

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PURE HONEY

    Pure honey is a fluid-like syrup, honey is viscous and sweet taste, produced by bees and other insects from the nectar of flowers. The most effective types of bees for producing honey is Apis dorsata. These include the Asian bee bees produce honey that is most flattering. The bees make nests only one layer that hangs on a tree branch, in an open ceiling, or in the cliff. If the bees are in the nest nectar has been removed from the nectar of honey sacs contained in the abdomen and worked together with other bees, if the nectar is finely placed in a cell, if the cell is full will be closed and it ferments. The sweet taste of honey is caused by elements of the monosaccharides fructose and glucose, and has a sweet taste similar to sugar.

   Pure honey contains mainly fructose (about 38.5%) and glucose (about 31.0%), making it similar to a synthetic sugar syrup, which is about 48% fructose, 47% glucose, and sucrose 5%. Honey remaining carbohydrates include maltose, sucrose, and other complex carbohydrates. Like all the other nutritive sweeteners, honey contains mostly sugar and contains only a little amount of vitamin or mineral. Honey also contains small amounts of several compounds thought to function as antioxidants, including chrysin, pinobanksin, vitamin C, catalase, and pinocembrin.

    Some benefit of honey is lowering blood sugar levels and lower cholesterol. Although sweeter than sugar, honey has a glycemic index (GI) is low because it is absorbed into the blood stream gradually. You who have diabetes should reduce foods high glycemic index because it would encourage a surge in blood glucose. Honey is the safest alternative sweetener than sugar or artificial sugar. Some studies even suspect honey can lower blood glucose. Minerals and natural vitamins in honey also helps reduce levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) in the body. Cure wounds. Pure honey contains glucose and an enzyme called glucose oxidase. In the right conditions, can break down glucose honey into hydrogen peroxide, a substance that is a strong antiseptic. To become active and break down glucose honey, glucose oxidase requires an environment with a pH of 5.5 to 8.0 and sodium. PH pure honey ranges between 3.2 and 4.5 is too low to activate the enzyme. Skin and body fluids (eg blood) has a relatively high pH and sodium so as to provide the right conditions for the formation of hydrogen peroxide.

    Cure cough. Dextromethorphan (DM) in honey can cure cough at night for children and improve the quality of their sleep. In a study published in Pediatrics, children who drank two teaspoons of honey 30 minutes before going to bed coughing decreased intensity compared with those who did not drink honey. Can soften and moisturize the skin of normal (pure honey), You can get these by applying honey directly on the surface of the skin. Let stand about 30 minutes and then cleaned with cold water. Do at least 2 times a week. Can increase stamina.

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PURPLE SWEET POTATO

    Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is a kind of cultivated plants. Parts used are the roots that form tubers with high levels of nutrients (carbohydrate) is high. In Africa, the tubers of sweet potatoes to be one important staple food source. In Asia, besides utilized tubers, young leaves of sweet potato is also made of vegetables. There is also a sweet potato which is used as an ornamental plant because of the beauty of the leaves.

    Purple sweet potato is better known as a food ingredient that can be processed into various types of savory foods such as cakes, drinks, chips, ice cream and others. This potato contains no fat at all so that the food is safe when consumed by all people from children to the elder. Even sweet potatoes are also safe to eat children as young as 6 months as a food supplement for breastfeeding because of the high fiber content can help digestion.

    Some benefit of purple sweet potato is source of antioxidants. Purple sweet potato have anthocyanins compounds that are useful as an antioxidant that will neutralize the adverse effects of air pollution. Easy to digest, fiber content which can resolve many problems of constipation because it is good for the digestion of the body. Good source of complex carbohydrates for diet, this potato has 112 calories with no fat and no cholesterol. This potato has Glycemix Index (GI) which is lower than bread and rice. GI indicates how quickly these foods raise blood sugar in the body. Due to these potatoes have a low GI, it is suitable to be consumed people with diabetes mellitus. Source of vitamin A, high content of vitamin A can maintain eye health. vitamin A content is supported because there are lots of beta-carotene. in the body, beta-carotene is converted into vitamin A and provides 200% daily vitamin A in the body. Prevent cancer, beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E can act as anti-oxidants that prevent the growth of cancer cells.

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STRAIGHTEN BACKBONE

    The backbone or vertebra is irregular bones that form the spine easily moved. There are 33 spine in humans, 5 of which combine to form the sacral, and four bones form the tailbone (coccyx). Three sections on it consists of 24 bones divided into 7 cervical spine (neck), 12 bones of the thorax (thorax or chest) and, 5 lumbar spine.

    Backbone curved or crooked can cause painful problem that will get worse over time. Incorrect posture makes your bones bent. For example, the way you sit is not true, then your backbone into a slouch. Besides not good for health, crooked bones can reduce your appearance. So that the symptoms and your condition is not getting worse when you get older, you have to maintain the straightness of your back from now on.

    Some step to prevent backbone curved or crooked is make sure that your shoulder is pulled back, stomach in, and chest out. Stand sideways in front of the mirror and see if you can draw a straight line from the ear, shoulder, hip, knee, up to the middle of the ankle. For the head, make sure the upright on the shoulder. Most people tend to lean the head towards the front. If your ears aligned with the front of the chest, you have to pull the head back. Arms and hands should fall on both sides of the body, so that the shoulders show good posture. If your arm falls in the chest, pull the shoulders back. Perform stretching exercises and others to improve posture, This technique should be specifically focused on the muscles of the abdomen and back as these are the muscles that will help support your backbone. For example, Stretch your chest. Roll up a towel or cloth and stand with legs wide open. Hold the fabric rolls up tight with a hands shoulder width apart. Inhale and raise your arms to shoulder level. Then exhale and pull your arms upwards and backwards as far as possible. Hold for two tug and exhalations, then lower the arms and repeat.
    Sitting right in front of the computer. Your feet should touch the floor, your back should be straight, and the neck should be in a neutral position. This position will help reduce back pain and also straighten the back. Change your sleeping habits, If you sleep on your back, place a pillow under your knees and a pillow under your back. This will help relieve the pressure on your back, reduce back pain and support the spine lengthening. If you sleep sideways, put a pillow between the knees in order to keep the hips aligned. Avoid sleeping face down, this will put unnecessary pressure on the spinal cord, and can cause degradation of your backbone. Over time, this position can also lead to chronic neck pain and lower back pain. Apply proper lifting techniques. Lifting and carrying heavy objects incorrectly can cause serious back pain. Bend your knees, not the waist. Abdominal muscles and legs designed to help you bring and lift objects, but not back muscles. When you are lifting an object, make sure you bend your knees, do not bend the body so that your lower back is not stressed. Bring objects that you lift in the chest. The closer the object's position to your chest, the less work your backbone to hold. Regularly massage your body, stress and tension that constantly causes stiff back muscles, thus becoming a hunchback. If your life is full of stress, do massage in your daily life

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SLEEP QUALITY

    Sleep is a natural activity of our lives, in addition to eating and getting relax or rest. Sleep will make you feel better, not just to improve the mood, or prevent dark circles under the eyes. Healthy adults require ideal sleep time between 7- 8 hours a day to allow time for your muscles and mind rest. Meanwhile certain hormones can work only when we sleep soundly at night, including growth hormone, or HGH.

    Some benefit of good sleep is sleep reduces the risk of disease. With enough sleep, the hormones melatonin and cortisol levels stay within a healthy range. When cortisol in check, it can block cancer causing cell damage. When you're in a dream, a chemical called "modulator of the immune system" increases to help the body fight infection potential, so it makes sense that sleep protects you from common illnesses such as colds and flu. This is caused by cortisol, because of the high levels of hormones associated with immune function. Having a healthy weight. If you think about a diet to lose weight, you may also need to plan time to sleep early. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that people who diet with a good rest, more experienced fat loss of up to 56% of body weight. In contrast to their lack of sleep, which actually lose more muscle mass. Still in this study also, the person who got very little sleep feel more hungry. Sleep and metabolism are controlled by the same sector of the brain, so that when you are sleepy, certain hormones in the body will rise in the blood and encourage appetite.
    Sleep can reduce stress. When your body is sleep deprived, it will cause stress. Functions of the body will be in a very careful conditions that will lead to increased blood pressure and stress hormone release. High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Improve the ability of brain, a study of the University of Lubeck, Germany found that of 106 people who observed, those who rest the night in full, three times more likely to do well on cognitive tasks measuring memory, creativity, and problem solving skills than those who lack of sleep. This is due to the activity of memory consolidation (merger memory) happens when we sleep. When the rest of your body, your brain is still proceeding, making connections between events, feelings and memories. The higher the quality of your sleep will help you remember and process better. Reduce risk accident, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported on the results of the study in 2009, that lack of sleep contributes the highest number of fatal car accidents to human error factor and sleepiness are often ignored by most people. Lack of sleep can affect reaction time and decision making.

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