Catechin

Take advantage of green tea polyphenols and catechins to prevent skin damage from hyperpigmentation that may leave you on skin that looks darker and older. Green tea is not only great for consuming but also works for local treatment to prevent oxidation of the skin from UV radiation. 8 Look for sunscreen…

Sausage is one of the most important and popular meat products throughout the world. Production of dry cured sausage is an important part of the meat industry. Its production process comprises blending the meat with curing ingredients, flavoring and coloring agents in order to accomplish an acceptable product with respect to sensory and technological properties. Nitrite / nitrate is a key ingredient which is employed in meat products for curing. Nitrite plays the following roles: 1- It…

shown that people who are affected by gum disease are more likely to suffer from heart problems too. Therefore, consuming raisins is not only good for gum health but also your overall well-being. Green Tea Green tea contains substantial amounts of catechins and flavonols that are excellent antioxidants for enhancing metabolism and minimizing chronic ailments, both of which will keep your heart strong and healthy. Research reveals that increased levels of green tea in the food plan helps to…

1.5 REVIEW OF LITERATURE 1.5.1 Phytoconstituents of Enicostemma littorale Blume and its medicinal properties Enicostemma littorale Blume contains secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, catechins, saponins, sterols, triterpinoids, phenolic acid flavonoids and xanthones. Thse secondary metabolites exhibit various biomedical properties like anti-inflammatory [29] and anticancer [30] properties. Aqueous extract of E. littorale in alloxan induced diabetic rats was also reported to possess…

ABSTRACT The French paradox is an observation that showed that French people, although having a diet rich in saturated fats, appearing to have lower incidences of coronary heart diseases. This occurrence led to the many researches and studies done on the factor that was hypothesised to be related to the paradox. It was found that the high alcohol consumption in France was the factor to this paradox, therefore, resveratrol which is one of the compounds found in red wine, is extensively studied…

Pomegranate fruit Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is considered one of the oldest known edible fruit that is mentioned in the Koran, the Bible, the Jewish Torah, and the Babylonian Talmud as “Food of Gods” that is symbolic of plentyness, fertility and prosperity.(45) They are widely cultivated in Iran, India, and the Mediterranean countries such as Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, Spain, and Morocco.(46,47,48) The pomegranate fruit is berry-like with a leathery rind enclosing many seeds surrounded by…

Coffee or Tea Which is Better? Coffee and tea are currently the world’s most commonly used stimulants. Whereas the two are of different chemical structure and composition, they share a common chemical that is caffeine. Tea, for instance, contains caffeine and methylxanthenes such as theobromine and theophylline which are also human central nervous system stimulants. Tea is derived from a plant, Camellia sinensis, which was first grown in South East Asia and used as a beverage. It has over the…

1. Baking soda with lemon. Mix 2 pinch of baking soda and 2 drops of lemon to make it a fine paste. After making a paste, wet your toothbrush and dip in your paste. Brush your teeth for about 3 minutes, make sure that you cover all the teeth. After 3 minutes of brushing, rinse your mouth with warm water and brush your teeth again using your regular tooth paste. To see a more effective result on teeth whitening, try following this remedy for a minimum of twice a week to get rid of white spots and…

Over the past few decades, increasing research and development efforts toward value addition and efficient utilization of nutritionally rich agro-industrial residues have been gaining attention around the world. Several industrial residues, such as whey, sugar beet pulp, cassava bagasse, apple pomace, citrus waste, coffee pulp/husk, etc., have been studied as model system. They are either used as microbial substrates in fermentation or are subjected to the extraction of bioactive molecules1-4.…

harmony of sweet and astringent flavour, green tea contains rich natural nutrients that can work effectively on maintaining our health. The benefits of drinking green tea may help us keeping the skin healthy and preventing diseases because it contains Catechin, Vitamin B, C and E, which can work as antioxidants in the human body. Other than that, drinking green tea on a daily basis can help to relieve chronic and habitual constipation, by activating the small intestine, encouraging regular bowel…