Sunday, May 8, 2011

Eggplant, Does It Have Health Benefits?

I like eating eggplants, may it be boiled, fried or grilled. But many say it has no health benefits and I believe that all along. But just recently, I got curious if it really doesn't have any health benefits. Besides, will there be a fruit without any nutritional value?

I've just read the eggplants are low in calories. That means, those who are on a diet can eat eggplants. It's also rich in fiber, helping in regulation of blood sugar and keeps cholesterol levels low. However, this fruit contains measurable amounts of oxalates.

What is oxalate? It's an organic acid harmful to those with kidney or gallbladder problems. Thus, this should be avoided with these problems.

I like eggplant with fried fish or fried pork, dipped in vinegar. Yummy!

Friday, May 6, 2011

Coffee Increases Risk of Aneurysms

New study shows that drinking coffee everyday increases risk of aneurysms. According to Times, coffee among other factors triggers stroke. With 250 patients surveyed, the researchers identified stroke triggers with coffee the highest contributor:

•    Coffee consumption (10.6%)

•    Vigorous physical exercise (7.9%)
•    Nose blowing (5.4%)
•    Sexual intercourse (4.3%)
•    Straining to defecate (3.6%)
•    Cola consumption (3.5%)
•    Being startled (2.7%)
•    Being angry (1.3%)
These triggers increase the risk for only about an hour after consumption or activity. But coffee is many people's breakfast drink right? So those people are at risk of stroke, including me. I really should cut back from drinking it.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

How to Get a Good Night Sleep

Having a good night sleep is a problem to many people. There are many factors that hinders this and some of those are stress and environment. There are ways though to sleep soundly and here are some I want to share:
  • Avoid caffeine especially in the afternoon. Sure, drinking frapuccino from Starbuckd is addicting, but if you can order decaffeinated, then better
  •  Eat meal at least three hours before going to bed
  • Have a warm bath
  • Drink a glass of milk
  • Make sure your sleeping environment is comfortable - dark room, comfy bed
  • Try to listen to slow music
Those are some of the ways I've tried to have a good night sleep.