ALMOND NUT

   Almond nuts are nuts that do not grow in Indonesia, but grow in areas such as the middle east Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan, Syria, and others. The beans are usually sold at a pastry shop or supermarket and expensive. These beans can be processed as a garnish a cake, almond milk or snack at leisure. Almond is one of high nutritious peanut, so that good for growth of children. There are two types of almonds, the sweet almond and bitter almond. Typically, almond sweet to eat, and bitter almonds to make almond oil, which is used to add flavor to food.

    In 100 grams of almonds contains nutrients that are good for health and beauty: energy 578 kcal, oil content 49%, omega 9 62%, omega 3, omega 6 24%, acid palmiat 6%, carbohydrates 26 %, fiber 12%, sugar 6.3%, starch 0.7%, vitamin E 24 mg / 100 gr, folat acid, magnesium, fiber, essential amino acids, vitamin B, Calcium, Potassium, Phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin C, Substance iron, vegetable fats, unsaturated fats, high antioxidant, Phenylalanine, Biotin.

    Some benefit of almond nut is lowering bad bholesterol levels (LDL). Almonds are rich in unsaturated fats, unsaturated fats are beneficial for lowering LDL and raising HDL. Research conducted by the American Association heart health, found that consumption of almonds every day can lower bad cholesterol by 15 percent. Cholesterol levels were lowered depending on the number of times of almonds into the body. If consumed 7 grams of almonds can reduce LDL levels as much as 1 percent and multiples of 7 grams can lower LDL levels even more. Maintain healthy heart, magnesium contained in almonds are beneficial to smooth and improve blood flow to the heart, control the movement of oxygen along with nutrients to the heart and throughout the body. Unsaturated fats in almonds are also beneficial for maintaining a healthy heart, the high Vitamin E can prevent inflammation of the arteries and arterial damage. Good for digestion, high fiber in the almonds are beneficial to prevent constipation and colon cleansing. Strengthen bones, almonds are rich in phosphorus and calcium. Both substances or nutrients are beneficial for health and bone density. Magnesium and potassium are also useful for creating a solid and strong bones. Nourish and soften the skin, Almond has been made into oil contains vitamin E, minerals and essential fatty acids are good for improving skin health, and to prevent skin damage caused by UV exposure that attacks the skin.

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BLACK RICE

    Black rice is a rice types of the species Oryza sativa L., some of the which are Glutinous rice. This is a local rice varieties that contain most excellent pigment, unlike white rice or rice other colors. Black rice has a good flavor and aroma with a specific and unique appearance. When cooked, appeared flavor and a pleasant aroma to the black rice. In the black rice, aleurone and endospermia produce anthocyanin at high levels so that the color purple rice becomes concentrated near black. This rice has better nutritions than white rice.

    Research published in the Journal of Nutrition in 2008 suggested that extracts from black rice can prevent atherosclerosis (clogged arteries cause heart attacks) and lower triglyceride levels. Nutrient contents in 100 gr black rice is Energy 351 kcal, 8 gr protein, 1.3 gr fat, 76.9 gr carbohydrates, 20.1 gr fiber, vitamins B1, B3, B6, vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus, 15.52 ppm iron, antioxidants anthocyanins (which give a purple-black color on rice), amino acids and essential fat acids. The outer part is what makes black rice takes longer when cooked.

    Some benefit of black rice high antioxidants. The black color is caused by the content of flavonoid pigment called anthocyanin, the pigment in plants that serve as a powerful antioxidant. Anthocyanin content was researched as a medicine for heart disease, diabetes, alzheimer's and cancer. Have complex carbohydrates, the content of complex carbohydrates make us full longer. A study in the British Journal of Nutrition found that eating complex carbohydrates can make us full for hours and also eat less than 320 calories per day. The content of nutrients in complex carbohydrates black rice is 75.5% starch, amylose 22.9%, anthocyanin 393.9 ppm, 51.5% amylopectin and beta-carotene 804 mg. Low calories and lower cholesterol levels, black rice has lesser calories than white rice. 351 kcal calorie black rice and white rice 357 kcal. Effects of anthocyanins which are very much in the black rice, make extracts from black rice capable of lowering cholesterol levels in the blood. High fiber and good for digestion, the fiber content in black rice is 20.1 grams per 100 grams. Compare with the white rice that is only 0.2 grams. Obviously the advantages of fiber black rice is beyond doubt.

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EDAMAME

    Edamame are soybeans that come from Japan and into the category of vegetables. In Japan, edamame including tropical plants and used as a vegetable and health snacks. For most people in Indonesia, edamame may still less well known. This soybean is usually eaten or cooked into soups or consumed as a snack that tastes delicious and tasty. Edamame soybeans are harvested when ripe is only 80 percent. Differences edamame with other types of soybean seeds are bigger, smoother texture, taste sweeter and easier to digest. Edamame can be boiled with a little salt until tender and served as a snack.

    Edamame contains complete protein and high quality compared to most other plants. As a source of soy lecithin, 9 essential amino acids, vitamin E, a high content of isoflavones and saponins are powerful anti-oxidants, a high content of unsaturated fats, high in fiber, calcium, vitamins, minerals and no cholesterol. Additionally, edamame have folic acid, manganese, sucrose, vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and C and iron levels on edamame almost equivalent to iron in 4 ounces of grilled chicken breast.

    Some benefit of edamame is reduce levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the body. LDL is known as bad cholesterol because it often leads to a buildup of cholesterol plaque in the arterial wall. While HDL cholesterol is known as good, as it works to clean up cholesterol in the arterial wall and bring it back circumspection where cholesterol is broken down and excreted. The content in soy lecithin is dissolving cholesterol in the blood, so there is no blockage in the artery walls. Preventing diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus occurs because the body lacks insulin; resulting in abnormalities of the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, and electrolytes. Edamame contains amino acids glycine and arginine amino acid that is capable of maintaining the balance of the hormone insulin. 
    Inhibit menopause and prevent osteoporosis, the cessation of menstrual cycle in menopausal women is strongly influenced by the hormone estrogen produced by the ovaries glands. Therefore, the isoflavones in edamame as fito estrogens from plants shown to inhibit menopause and its content of vitamin E is beneficial maintain the balance of hormones that slow the occurrence of menopause. Besides being able to inhibit Menopause, isoflavones could prevent osteoporosis by stimulating osteoblastic process through estrogen receptor activity. Diet program, high fiber content as well as the levels of good cholesterol (HDL) high in edamame able to reduce fat in the body but also balanced with physical exercise. Prevent cancer, isoflavones is currently investigated for its potential to prevent and resolve to many other health problems. Mechanism known as anti-cancer activity of isoflavones are anti-estrogens, inhibits the activity of cancer-causing enzymes, anti-oxidant activity and enhance immune function cells. Studies of epidemiology and laboratory have shown that soy consumption can reduce the risk of developing several types of cancer, including cancers of the breast, prostate and colon cancer.

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RED BEAN

    Red bean is a kind of nuts with the scientific name Vigna angularis larger than the mung beans are used in Indonesian cuisine, such as red bean soup and krecek chili fries. These beans can also be used a mixture of cake or paste filling, so it can be healthier and beans is known by the name of Azuki in Japan. In Japan, these beans are usually processed into red bean paste as filling of dorayaki. To cook dried red beans, First rinse red bean, then remove any stones or damaged beans, then soak overnight in cold water. In the morning changing the soaking water and bring to a boil and cook until the beans are cooked, usually between 15 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the type of bean. 100 grams of red beans contain 346 kcal of energy, protein 23.4 g, fat 1.8 g, carbohydrates 59.8 g, 83 mg calcium, phosphorus 403 mg, 7 mg of iron, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin C, iron, folic acid, antioxidant and high fiber.

    Some benefit of red bean is one of vegetable protein source. Red beans contain complete protein, with all kinds of amino acids necessary for good nutrition. In contrast to meat, nuts lower in fat and cholesterol-free. when the body benefits derived protein red beans, also supports heart health of soluble fiber provided by these beans. Controlling blood sugar levels, the fiber in beans helps lower blood cholesterol levels by helping push cholesterol, through the digestive tract before the body absorb it. Red beans have a low glycemic index, so the beans can be a healthy choice for diabetics or for those who want to control blood sugar levels. Good for digestion, red beans have fiber content much like green beans. The fiber content is very helpful digestion occurs in the intestine. Fiber helps bowel movement always runs well. Finally, this could lead to a good thing in the smooth bowel movements and can lower the risk of colon cancer symptoms. One of natural antioxidants source, the red bean antioxidant levels high enough, so that the red beans can prevent cells from damage and accelerate the regeneration of dead cells caused by free radicals in the body. Based on a survey of the US Department of Agriculture, which is an amazing result that red beans have high antioxidant and exceed the quality of the antioxidants contained in fruits other.

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MUNG BEANS

    Mung bean (Vigna radiata) is a kind of legumes are well known in the tropics. This plant has many benefits, especially as a source of vegetable protein is high. Mung beans boiled until soft and eaten as porridge, dumplings contents, the contents Steamed Bun, or eaten immediately. Mung beans when boiled long enough to be broken and the starch contained in the seeds will come out and thickens, becomes a kind of porridge. Mung bean sprouts or taoge is very popular vegetable in East Asia and Southeast Asia. The mung beans can also be processed into flour called hunkue flour, used in making pastries.

    The nutritional content of mung beans are high protein, carbohydrate, fiber, iron, calcium and phosphorus that are useful to strengthen bones and fat is an unsaturated fatty acid. Mung beans fat consists of 73% unsaturated fatty acids and 27% saturated fatty acids, so it is important to maintain a healthy heart. The mung beans also contain vitamin C, A, B1, folic acid, riboflavin, B6, thiamine, niacin and pantothenic

    Some benefit of mung beans is lower weight. Mung beans good for those who are in a diet program. High in fiber and low in saturated fat. For pregnant women and fetuses, based study protein content in mung beans very useful for cell growth. Women who during pregnancy diligently consume mung beans usually have babies with dense hair. Prevent diabetes, the mung beans are one of the foods that have a low glycemic index, which means good consumption for people with diabetes. foods that have a low glycemic load could slow the rise of blood sugar in the body. Strengthen bones, calcium and phosphorus in mung beans can maintain strong bones and teeth. Including helping the growth of bones and teeth in children and prevent osteoporosis in adults. Rich in fiber, mung beans have a high fiber content of 4.1 grams per 100 grams. Fiber content is in the green beans will be able to fullfill the needs of fiber until 30%. Curing anemia, iron content in mung beans can cure anemia and is one of the foods that have a very high iron content.

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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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