Green tea may prevent brain impairment

Green tea contains polyphenols, which are antioxidants that are good for overall health. The phytochemicals in green tea prevents neurological disorders like Parkinson’s disease by promoting the production of dopamine.

It can improve cognitive function and may be useful in treating patients who have  brain impairment, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

 Regular drinking of green tea extract increased brain activity in the areas of the brain that are responsible for memory function.

Tannins in green tea leaves prevents brain damage that might occur after brain injuries or strokes. Drinking of green tea may combat obesity, insulin resistance and memory impairment.
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Watercress boosts sperm counts

Watercress is a good source of vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, E, manganese, and carotenes. It is also a good source of calcium, fiber, iron and copper.

Watercress reduces stress, prevents pressure, tension and maintains the sperm count in men. Poor diet and obesity contribute to the drop in sperm levels, eating watercress regularly can destroy the effects of stress on sperm counts.

It is a good source of age-defying antioxidants that may prevent or slow the oxidative stress induced by free radical damage.

Regular intake of watercress increases counts and quality of sperm. It also prevents DNA damage that can lead to testicular cancer.

Apart from watercress these foods can also boost sperm counts - Banana, Walnut, Egg, Spinach, Dark chocolate, Asparagus, Broccoli, Pomegranate, Oyster, Garlic and Beans.
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Walnut increases good gut bacteria

Eating handful of walnuts a day can reduce risk of heart disease, cancer and dementia. Walnut improves digestive health by nourishing and increasing good bacteria in the gut.

Walnuts are rich in fatty acid, alpha-linoleic acid, fiber and they contain one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants in omega-3 fatty acids, phytochemicals and antioxidants.

Daily handful consumption of walnuts has been associated with reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. It promotes the growth of good bacteria which have anti-inflammatory properties.

The health of the gut is related to overall health. We need prebiotics every day and regular diet for healthy bifido bacteria to become active. Eating foods containing prebiotics or taking prebiotic supplements is very important to remain healthy.

Walnuts act as a prebiotic, it promotes the growth of good bacteria that keeps the digestive system healthy. This will stimulate the good bacteria in the gut, maintain it and boost immune system.

High bacterial diversity is associated with sound health while low diversity has been linked to obesity and inflammatory bowel disease.
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Daily tomatoes consumption reduces risk of skin cancer

Dietary carotenoids, the pigmenting compounds that give tomatoes their colour, may protect skin against ultraviolet UV light damage.

Lycopene, the primary carotenoid in tomatoes, has been shown to be the most effective antioxidant of all the pigments.

Lycopene from tomatoes is more effective in preventing redness after exposure to ultraviolet sunlight.
Non-melanoma skin cancers are the most common of all cancers, sunlight contributes to growth of some skin cancers.

Regular consumption of tomatoes, fruits and vegetables can prevents the development of many diseases, especially skin cancer.
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Drinking of coffee may increase lifespan

Coffee contains a lot of compounds like caffeine, diterpenes and antioxidants that interact with the body systems and prevent so many diseases.

 It has a lot of antioxidants and phenolic compounds that play an important role in cancer and disease prevention.

Coffee reduces inflammation, controls glucose and strengthens the immune system. Drinking of coffee is associated with a reduced risk of death from circulatory and digestive tract diseases.

 It prevents womb and liver cancer and reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s. Moderate drinking of coffee every day is essential for sound health.

Dinking more than 0.4g of caffeine a day can cause anxiety, sleeplessness and disturbed heart rhythm.
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