Health by Uncle Teng

VITAMINS, MINERALS AND SUPPLEMENTS

Uncle Teng — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:04:14 +0000

In general the way to get crucial vitamins and minerals is through healthy foods, so for a completely well-nourished person, supplements may be a waste of money. But for people over age 50, even the best diet may not provide enough of some important nutrients.

Use this information to explore details about the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements that are most important and especially as you grow older for people over 50.

Supplements may cause side effects. If you have certain diseases, such as cancer or diabetes, your body may have special nutritional needs. Be sure to talk to your doctor about the vitamins and supplements you take.

Vitamins

1.1 Vitamin A
1.2 Vitamin B1 (thiamin)
1.3 Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
1.4 Vitamin B3 (niacin)
1.5 Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
1.6 Vitamin B12
1.7 Vitamin C
1.8 Vitamin D
1.9 Vitamin E
1.10 Folic acid
1.11 Vitamin K
MINERALS
2.1 Calcium
2.2 Chromium
2.3 IODINE

2.4 IRON

2.5 Magnesium
2.6 Potassium
2.7 Selenium
2.8 Zinc

Supplements

3.1 Omega-3 fatty acids
3.2 Echinacea
3.3 Ginkgo

3.4 Ginseng

Vitamin A

How much?
Men: 900 mcg
Women: 700 mcg

Why you need it:
Promotes good vision; helps keep immune system healthy.

Good to know:
In supplements, look for vitamin A as beta carotene, not as retinol or retinoic acid, which increases the risk of bone fracture.

Food sources:
Dairy products, fish, darkly colored fruits and vegetables.

Vitamin B1 (thiamin)

How much?
Men: 1.2 mg
Women: 1.1 mg
Why you need it:
Necessary for healthy nerve and brain cells; helps convert food to energy.
Good to know:
Antacids and some diuretics may lower thiamin levels by decreasing absorption and increasing urinary secretion.
Food sources:
Liver, whole grains, enriched breads and cereals.

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

How much?
Men: 1.3 mg
Women: 1.1 mg
Why you need it:
Important for red blood cell production; helps convert food to energy.
Good to know:
Older men and women may be especially susceptible to riboflavin deficiency, which can cause cracking or sores at the corners of the mouth, skin irritation or weakness.
Food sources:
milk, eggs, fortified bread products and cereals.

Vitamin B3 (niacin)
How much?
Men: 16 mg
Women: 14 mg
Why you need it:
Necessary for proper functioning of the digestive system, skin and nerves; helps convert food to energy.
Good to know:
Can cause skin flushing; may be prescribed to treat high cholesterol but should be used only under a doctor’s care because of potentially severe side effects.
Food sources:
Meat, fish, poultry, eggs.

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

How much?
Men: 1.7 mg
Women: 1.5 mg
Why you need it: Aids in the formation of red blood cells; strengthens the immune system.
Good to know: Too high doses of supplements may cause nerve damage, numbness and trouble walking.

Food sources: Beans, nuts, eggs, whole grains.

Vitamin B12

How much?
Men and women: 2.4 mcg

Why you need it: Essential for keeping nerves and red blood cells healthy.

Good to know: As many as a third of people over 50 do not absorb enough B12 from diet alone; inadequate absorption may lead to neurological and balance problems.

Food sources: Fish, shellfish, meat, dairy products.

Vitamin C
How much?
Men: 90 mg
Women: 75 mg
(Smokers should add an extra 35 mg)

Why you need it:
Important for wound healing; boosts immune system; required for growth and repair of tissues in all parts of body.
Good to know:
No studies confirm vitamin C prevents colds although it may shorten the length of a cold; excessive amounts may lead to upset stomach and diarrhea.
Food sources:
Citrus fruits, tomatoes, kiwi, strawberries.

Vitamin D
How much?
Ages 51-70: 400 IU (10 mcg)
Age 71+: 600 IU (15 mcg)
Why you need it: Helps the body absorb calcium; may protect against heart disease, cancer, diabetes and several autoimmune diseases.
Good to know: The current recommendation is under review and may soon increase substantially. See also “D to the Rescue.”
Food sources: Sun exposure provides the body’s main supply of vitamin D; fatty fish, fortified milk and juices also contribute.

Vitamin E
How much?
Men and women: 15 mg
Why you need it:
Helps protect cells from damage; may reduce the risk of developing cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases, but further research is needed.
Good to know:
If you take a blood thinner, talk to your doctor before taking supplements; vitamin E increases bleeding risk.
Food sources:
Vegetable oils, nuts, fruits, vegetables.

Folic acid

How much?
Men and women:
400 mcg

Why you need it:
This B vitamin helps form red blood cells and produce DNA.

Good to know:
High levels may mask vitamin B12 deficiency, especially in older adults. Recent research, suggests that for women, folic acid along with vitamins B6 and B12 may reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.

Food sources:
Enriched cereals, whole-grain breads, dark, leafy vegetables.

Vitamin K

How much?
Men: 120 mcg
Women: 90 mcg

Why you need it: Helps blood clot properly and helps maintain strong bones in older men and women.

Good to know: Can dilute the effect of blood thinners, so talk to your doctor if you take Coumadin (warfarin) or other blood thinners.

Food sources: Plant oils, green vegetables, cabbage, cauliflower.

[2] MINERALS

Calcium

How much?
Men and women: 1200 mg

Why you need it: Helps form and maintain healthy teeth and bones; needed for normal heartbeat; helps with blood clotting.

Good to know: The body needs vitamin D to help absorb calcium, so if you use calcium supplements choose one that contains D. Recent studies have linked calcium pills to increased risk of heart attack.

Food sources: Dairy products, green leafy vegetables, bok choy, calcium-fortified orange juice.

Chromium

How much?
Men: 30 mcg
Women: 20 mcg

Why you need it: Helps maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Good to know: There has been interest in treating high glucose levels and type 2 diabetes with supplemental chromium, but research to date is inconclusive.

Food sources: Meat, chicken, broccoli, apples, fish, grape juice.

Iodine

How much?
Men and women: 150 mcg

Why you need it:
Necessary for normal thyroid function; prevents goiter, a swelling of the thyroid gland.

Good to know:
Deficiency occurs more often in women than men; when buying salt, choose one labeled “iodized.”

Food sources: Seafood, iodized salt.

Iron
How much?
Men and women: 8 mg
Why you need it:
Essential for healthy red blood cells.
Good to know:
Men and women over 50 generally should not take a mutivitamin containing iron unless they have been diagnosed with iron deficiency.
Food sources:
Meat, eggs, fortified bread and grain products.

Magnesium
How much?
Men: 420 mg
Women: 320 mg
Why you need it:
Supports a healthy immune system; helps keep bones strong; regulates heart rhythm.
Good to know: Magnesium-rich foods may help protect against the development of type 2 diabetes; may also decrease the risk of high blood pressure in women.
Food sources: Whole grains, nuts, green vegetables.

Potassium
How much?
Men and women: 4700 mg

Why you need it:
Crucial for heart, kidney, muscle, nerve function; important in controlling blood pressure; works with sodium to maintain the body’s water balance.

Good to know:
With age, kidneys become less able to remove potassium from blood, so speak with your doctor before taking supplements. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables generally provides sufficient potassium.

Food sources:
Cantaloupe, bananas, yogurt, leafy green vegetables and sweet potatoes.

Selenium

How much?
Men and women: 55 mcg

Why you need it:
Helps make special proteins that play a role in preventing cell damage.

Good to know:
May reduce the risk of certain cancers, including lung, colorectal and prostate, although not all studies have found this effect.

Food sources:
Red meat, fish, chicken, vegetables.

Zinc
How much?
Men: 11 mg
Women: 8 mg
Why you need it:
Aids in wound healing; keeps sense of smell and taste sharp.

Good to know:
Many people take zinc to ease the miseries of a common cold, but its effect is controversial; some studies suggest zinc can speed recovery, others conclude it doesn’t work. Some studies show that taking a combination of antioxidants and zinc reduces the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration.

Food sources:
Fortified cereals, red meat, eggs, seafood.

[3] SUPPLEMENTS

Omega-3 fatty acids
What does it do:
Important for blood clotting, cell division, relaxation and contraction of muscles.
Good to know:
The omega-3 fatty acids plentiful in fatty fish and fish oil supplements have built a powerful reputation for reducing the risk of a second heart attack. Studies on fish oil and memory have had mixed results. May interact with blood thinners.

Echinacea
What does it do:
This native American plant may reduce the duration of a cold.
Good to know:
Study results are mixed about whether it can prevent colds and other infections.

Ginkgo

What does it do:
Derived from the oldest living tree species, ginkgo extract improves walking in people with certain circulatory problems that affect the legs.
Good to know:
Research on ginkgo’s effect on Alzheimer’s and memory loss has been disappointing. Ginkgo can increase bleeding risk, so talk to your doctor if you take blood thinners or have surgery scheduled.

Ginseng
What does it do:
The root of this plant appears to benefit people with heart disorders. It may also lower blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
Good to know:
People with diabetes should use caution with ginseng, especially if they are taking medication to lower blood glucose.

Lose Weight Easily in Just Seven Days

Uncle Teng — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:09:13 +0000

A Simple Diet Program

to Lose Weight Easily

in Just Seven Days

Weight loss is one of the top-most concerns of many individuals. Ever changing modern work style does not leave us with enough time and opportunities to take care of ourselves and our body. The weight loss program or the free diet plan that I will share with you in this post consists of a seven day diet regime aiming to reduce your weight by 3-4 Kgs a week, consider it a rapid weight loss diet. This could be very helpful for bloggers, Internet addicts and IT professionals who spent lot of time working on their computers without burning any calories off their body. Anyone can follow this free diet program as it doesn’t aim at quick weight loss. Losing up-to 3-4 Kgs of weight a week is healthy weight loss. If you have been considering various weight loss solutions such as weight loss surgery, I recommend that you try this weight loss diet first and then only look at any other solution if it doesn’t work.

Please note the following points before you take up this weight loss diet regime

If you are not comfortable, you can discontinue the diet program on any day.
You must drink at least 7 glasses of water everyday unless specifically mentioned to drink more in the regime below.
Continue this program till you lose extra weight. Once you attain proper weight, you may either continue or discontinue the diet regime and follow it whenever you need to.
This is one of the top 10 diet plans if you are aiming at gradual and healthy weight loss.
This is a low carbohydrate diet plan. If you are suffering from any illness and require high carbohydrate diet, consult your doctor before you follow this weight loss plan.
Don’t blame me if you don’t lose enough weight. Just continue the regime for another 7 days.

Seven Day Diet Regime at Targeting a weight loss of up to 4 Kgs a week

Day 1 [Fruits]

On day one of your diet regime will start with all fruits diet.

You may eat fruits of your choice and in any quantity.

There is no limit.

Eat till your stomach is full.

In case you don’t find fruits in nearby stores,

you can substitute it with packaged fruit juices

but avoid fruit juices that have preservatives in it,

they don’t really do any good in this case.

On day one, you must eat fruits ONLY and

don’t forget to drink at least 7 glasses of water.

Note: The only fruit that will not be on your plate is Banana.

Every other fruit is ok except banana.

Don’t limit it to just one fruit, have as many different fruits you can.

Day 2 [Vegetables]

This is all vegetables day.

If you prefer, you may have raw or/and cooked vegetables.

Eat as much as you want to, no quantity restrictions.

If you want to cook the vegetables,

you may do so but avoid using oil while you cook.

7 glasses of water today also.

Day 3 [Fruits and Vegetables]

On day three, you will eat a mixture of fruits and vegetables.

No quantity restrictions, eat till you fill your stomach.

Also, eat one banana today, just one!

Day 4 [Vegetables, Bananas and Milk]

Today you will eat 6 bananas,

3 glasses of milk and small quantity of vegetables.

In the morning,

your breakfast will start with 2 bananas and one big glass of milk.

You will follow this in the afternoon for your lunch.

In the evening eat 2 bananas, eat vegetables and drink one glass of milk.

Day 5 [Rice and tomatoes]

Today you will have one cup of rice,

six full tomatoes (medium size) and

since you are having lots of tomatoes,

drink 10 glasses of water today.

Day 6 [Rice and Vegetables]

One cup of rice and raw/cooked vegetables of your choice.

It’s recommended that you eat rice in the morning

and for rest of the day, eat vegetables.

Day 7 [Fruits, Vegetables and Rice]

On day seven, eat fruits, vegetables and 1 cup of rice.

You may substitute fruits and vegetables with juices as well,

but that is to avoid.

This diet regime works well by burning more fat

than accumulating it and

since it avoids all sorts of food items that

eventually gets converted to fat to

become a part of your body,

the weight loss is faster and harmless.

Margarine

Uncle Teng — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:30:46 +0000

Having Worked at Unilevers’ Premier Margarine Factory in the UK for 1 Year as a Management
Trainee, and then in Sri Lanka Managing Margarine Manufacture, I can safely admit that what you are about to read is true !!

This is interesting . .. .

Margarine was originally manufactured to fatten turkeys. When it
killed the turkeys, the people who had put all the money into the
research wanted a payback so they put their heads together to
figure out what to do with this product to get their money back.

It was a white substance with no food appeal so they added the
yellow colouring and sold it to people to use in place of butter.
How do you like it?

They have come out with some clever new flavourings….

DO YOU KNOW..

The difference between margarine and butter?

Read on to the end…gets very interesting!

Both have the same amount of calories.

Butter is slightly higher in saturated fats at 8 grams;compared to
5 grams for margarine.

Eating margarine can increase heart disease in women by 53%over
eating the same amount of butter, according to a recent Harvard
Medical Study.

Eating butter increases the absorption of many other nutrientsin
other foods..

Butter has many nutritional benefits where margarinehas a few and
only because they are added!

Butter tastes much better than margarine and it can enhance the
flavours of other foods.

Butter has been around for centuries where margarinehas been
around for less than 100 years.

And now, for Margarine..

Very High in Trans fatty acids.

Triples risk of coronary heart disease …

Increases total cholesteroland LDL(this is the bad cholesterol)

and lowers HDL cholesterol, (the good cholesterol)

Increases the risk of cancers up to five times..

Lowers quality of breast milk.

Decreases immune response.

Decreases insulinresponse.

And here’s the most disturbing fact….

HERE IS THE PART THAT IS VERY INTERESTING!

Margarine is but ONE MOLECULEaway from being PLASTIC….
and shares 27 ingredients with PAINT

These facts alone were enough to have me avoiding margarine for
life and anything else that is hydrogenated (this means hydrogen is
added, changing the molecular structure of the substance).

You can try this yourself:

Purchase a tub of margarine and leave it open in your garage or
shaded area. Within a couple of days you will notice a couple of
things:

* no flies, not even those pesky fruit flies will go near it (that should
tell you something)

* it does not rot or smell differently because it has no nutritional
value ; nothing will grow on it. Even those teeny weeny
microorganisms will not a find a home to grow..

Why?

Because it is nearly plastic.

Would you melt your Tupperware and spread that
on your toast?

Share This With Your Friends…..

(If you want to butter them up’)!

Chinese Proverb:

When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it,

you have a moral obligation to share it with others.

Pass the BUTTER PLEASE!

Another treatment for burns.

Uncle Teng — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:03:14 +0000

Once I was cooking some corn and stuck my fork in the boiling
water to see if the corn was ready. I missed and my hand went
into the boiling water….

A friend of mine, who was a Vietnam vet, came into the house, just
as I was screaming, and asked me if I had some plain old flour…I
pulled out a bag and he stuck my hand in it. He said to keep my hand
in the flour for 10 mins. which I did. He said that in Vietnam, this guy
was on fire and in their panic, they threw a bag of flour all over him to
put the fire out…well, it not only put the flour out, but he never even had
a blister!!!!

SOOOO, long story short, I put my hand in the bag of flour for 10 mins,
pulled it out and had not even a red mark or a blister and absolutley NO
PAIN. Now, I keep a bag of flour in the fridge and every time I burn myself,
I use the flour and never ONCE have I ever had a red spot, a burn or a blister!
*cold flour feels even better than room temperature flour.

Miracle, if you ask me. Keep a bag of white flour in your fridge and you will be
happy you did. I even burnt my tongue and put the flour on it for about 10 mins.
and the pain was gone and no burn. Try it! BTW, don’t run your burn area under
Cold water first, just put it right into the flour for 10 mins and experience a miracle!

Because I care

Uncle Teng — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:46:54 +0000

JUST TO REMIND YOU TO BE MORE CAREFUL

Answer the phone by LEFT ear

Do not drink coffee TWICE a day

Do not take pills with COOL water

Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm

Reduce the amount of TEA you consume

Reduce the amount of OILY food you consume

Drink more WATER in the morning, less at night

Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS

Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time

Best sleeping time is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning

Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine before sleeping

When battery is down to the LAST grid/bar, do not answer the phone as the radiation is 1000 times

Forward this to those whom you CARE about

Treating burns with egg white

Uncle Teng — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 06:59:34 +0000

The other benefits of egg white

One hopes never to be needing it, but just in case:…

A simple but effective way to treat burns with the help of egg white.

This method is used in the training of firemen.

When sustaining a burn, regardless the degree, the first aid is always placing the injured part under running cold water till the heat subsides.

And next spread the egg white over the injury.

Someone burned a large part of her hand with boiling water. Despite the pain she held her hand under running water, then took two eggs, parted the yolk from the egg white and slightly beat the egg white and put her hand in it. Her hand was so badly burned that the egg white dried and formed a white film. Later she heard that the egg is a natural collagen.

And during the next hour layer upon layer, she administered a white layer on her hand. That afternoon she didn’t feel any more pain and the next day there hardly was a red mark to see. She thought she would have an awful scar but to her astonishment after ten days there was no sign of the burn, the skin had it’s normal colour again!

The burned area had been totally regenerated thanks to the collagen, in reality a placenta full of vitamins.

This advice can be useful for everyone.

Circulate it!

The New CANCER-FIGHTING Superfood

Uncle Teng — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:55:17 +0000

BLACK RICE (Pulut Hitam) –

The New CANCER-FIGHTING Superfood

I believe this is “Pulut Hitam” that is being referred to.

How absolutely wonderful – that bowl of “Pulut Hitam”
cooked with gula malacca (proper term for ‘gula malacca’ is
actually ‘palm sugar’ extracted from the coconut palm
which is not only much more flavoursome than white cane sugar
but a much healthier choice too (!) being far richer in minerals
(potassium, magnesium and zinc) and B vitamins than white
cane sugar and also much lower in glycemic index than
cane sugar and honey!) and topped with coconut cream,
is a local favourite dessert which is not only YUMMILY DELICIOUS
BUT ACTUALLY GOOD FOR US!

BLACK RICE IS THE NEW CANCER-FIGHTING SUPERFOOD, CLAIM SCIENTISTS

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1306356/Black-rice-new-cancer-fighting-superfood-claim-scientists.html

Black rice is low in sugar but packed with healthy fibre and plant compounds

that combat heart disease and cancer, according to scientists

Black rice – revered in ancient China but overlooked in the West
- could be the greatest ‘superfoods’, scientists revealed today.
The cereal is low in sugar but packed with healthy fibre and plant
compounds that combat heart disease and cancer, say experts.

Scientists from Louisiana State University analysed samples of bran from black rice grown in the southern U.S. They found boosted levels of water-soluble anthocyanin antioxidants.

Anthocyanins provide the dark colours of many fruits and vegetables, such as blueberries and red peppers. They are what makes black rice ‘black’.
Research suggests that the dark plant antioxidants, which mop up harmful molecules, can help protect arteries and prevent the DNA damage that leads to cancer.
Food scientist Dr Zhimin Xu said: ‘Just a spoonful of black rice bran contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than are found in a spoonful of blueberries, but with less sugar, and more fibre and vitamin E antioxidants.
‘If berries are used to boost health, why not black rice and black rice bran?
Especially, black rice bran would be a unique and economical material to increase consumption of health-promoting antioxidants.’
Centuries ago black rice was known as ‘Forbidden Rice’ in ancient China because only nobles were allowed to eat it.
Today black rice is mainly used in Asia for food decoration, noodles, sushi and desserts.
But food manufacturers could potentially use black rice bran or bran extracts to make breakfast cereals, beverages, cakes, biscuits and other foods healthier, said Dr Xu.
When rice is processed, millers remove the outer layers of the grains to produce brown rice or more refined white rice – the kind most widely consumed in the West.
Brown rice is said to be more nutritious because it has higher levels of healthy vitamin E compounds and antioxidants.
But according to Dr Xu’s team, varieties of rice that are black or purple in colour are healthier still.
They added that black rice could also be used to provide healthier, natural colourants.
Studies linked some artificial colourants to cancer and behavioural problems in children.
The scientists presented their findings today at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston .
Victoria Taylor, senior dietician at the British Heart Foundation,
said: ‘In reality, it’s unlikely there’s a single food out there that will have a great impact on lowering your risk of heart disease.
Healthy eating is about a balanced diet overall.
‘It’s great if you can eat more of some groups of healthy foods,
like having five portions of fruit and vegetable a day, but there
is still no conclusive evidence that ‘super foods’ alone make a real difference to your heart

Risk of Energy Saving Bulbs

Uncle Teng — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:53:45 +0000

Very important

Warning from the British Ministry of health
Regarding Energy Saving bulbs

Warning from the British Ministry of health about Energy Saving bulbs
These type of bulbs which are called Energy Saving or low Energy bulbs, if it broken i t causes serious danger! As much that everybody will have to leave the room for at least 15 minutes.

Because it contains Mercury (poisonous) which cause migraine, disorientation, imbalances and different other health problems while inhalation.

And many people with allergies, causes them severe skin condition and other diseases just by touching this substance or inhaling it.

Also the ministry! warned by NOT cleaning the debris of the broken bulb with the vacuum cleaner, because it would spread the contamination to other rooms in the house while using the vacuum cleaner again.
&n bsp;
It must be cleaned through normal broom or brush and be kept in a sealed bag and thrown right away from the house in the ban for hazardous materials.

Notice: Mercury is dangerous, more poisonous than lead or arsenic!!!!

Benefits of Eggs

Uncle Teng — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:43:57 +0000

10 Health Benefits of Eggs

1. Eggs are great for the eyes. According to one study, an egg a day may prevent mascular degeneraton due to the carotenoid content, specifically lutein and zeaxanthin. Both nutrients are more readily available to our bodies from eggs than from other sources.

2. In another study, researchers found that people who eat eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.

3. One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.

4. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks.

5. They are a good source of choline. One egg yolk has about 300 micrograms of choline. Choline is an important nutrient that helps regulate the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system.

6. They contain the right kind of fat. One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.

7. New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol. In fact, recent studies have shown that regular consumption of two eggs per day does not affect a person’s lipid profile and may, in fact, improve it. Research suggests that it is saturated fat that raises cholesterol rather than dietary cholesterol.

8. Eggs are one of the only foods that contain naturally occurring vitamin D.

9. Eggs may prevent breast cancer. In one study, women who consumed at least 6 eggs per week lowered their risk of breast cancer by 44%.

10. Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and wide array of vitamins and minerals. Many people find their hair growing faster after adding eggs to their diet, especially if they were previously deficient in foods containing sulphur or B12.

Below is a letter written by a

   Malaysia’s top Nutritionist on eggs
Dr JB Lim is the current TOP Nutritionist in Malaysia.

Dear all,

Sometime back someone asked me the same question about eggs and its effect on health. I have already written and replied to him or her in a lengthy article supporting the nutritive and health benefits of eggs. I also gave scientific updates on more recent findings some of which are correctly given here as sent to me.

However the author of the article need to give at least some references of papers published in scientific journals to support the claims even though they are right.

But to super-summarize what I wrote last time in just 13 lines without me having to go all over again explaining the complexities of physiology, biochemistry, nutritional pathogenesis related to eggs and waste time and effort again, below are the yes points about eggs in human nutrition.

But I have to leave out some minor no points since the positive benefits far outweigh its negative values.

1.        Eggs and milk are among the best foods for the body especially to a growing child.

2.        Eggs do not cause an elevation of blood cholesterol

3.        Eggs do not clog up the coronary vessels as once thought. In fact the opposite is now true

4.        Eggs are low in energy value, and is a factor to consider in the formulation of a caloric-restriction diet

5.        Eggs protein quality is extremely high, and has a very high nitrogen-retention value. Hence it is extremely useful in post-surgical care, trauma, and in post-management of hypovolemic shock against negative nitrogen balance

6.        Eggs contain vitamin D in its natural form. The benefits of vitamin D require several chapters on human nutrition in medicine to discuss. And I refuse to repeat

7.        Eggs are cancer-protective, especially for breast cancer

8.        Eggs are very rich in sulfur-containing amino acids methionine which is a very crucial amino-acid in blocking damaging free radicals. These are directly linked to the pathogenesis of heart disease, cancers, DNA damage, all degenerative disorders, and accelerated aging.

9.        Eggs protect against fatty liver, slow growth, macular degeneration (degeneration of the macula area of the retina in the eyes. This is responsible for central vision for reading, face recognition and detailed vision), edema (water retention), and various skin lesions

10.        Eggs promote healthy growth of nails, hair and skin

11.        Eggs are rich in tryphophan, selenium, iodine, and riboflavin (vitamin B2)

12.        Eggs selenium content is cardio-protective against Keshan disease, cardiomyopathies (diseases involving the heart muscles, cardiomegaly (enlarged heart), myocardial dysfunction (poor heart function) and death from heart failure.

13.        Eggs are protective against Kashin-Beck disease (osteoarthropathy), myxedematous endemic cretinism (mental retardation)

14.        The list goes on…on!

Very Important, EGG is good for cancer too.

2010 in review

Uncle Teng — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 15:13:24 +0000

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health:

The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads This blog is on fire!.

Crunchy numbers

A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. This blog was viewed about 9,700 times in 2010. That’s about 23 full 747s.

In 2010, there were 32 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 61 posts. There were 147 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 5mb. That’s about 3 pictures per week.

The busiest day of the year was May 31st with 119 views. The most popular post that day was Vitamins.

Where did they come from?

The top referring sites in 2010 were mail.yahoo.com, mail.live.com, android-vs-ipad.co.cc, english1.cari.com.my, and facebook.com.

Some visitors came searching, mostly for vitamin e, vitamin a, vitamin b, vitamin c, and vitamins.

Attractions in 2010

These are the posts and pages that got the most views in 2010.

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