Healthy Diet

Introduction Free radicals, chemically are refer to as atom/molecules that have one or more unpaired electron, this unpaired electron makes them highly reactive. Actions of free radicals is harmful to the body system initiating a lot of chronic diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus e.t.c. How are free radicals generated ? Free radicals are of different types ranging from reactive oxygen species like superoxide radicals to nitrogen species. Superoxide radicals are generated during exposure to certain chemicals or drugs, they are also generated during activation of White blood cell. Hydrogen peroxide, though though not a free radicals is consider harmful to the body at a high level. It is generated during an ascobate reaction, and also during oxidation of long chain fatty acid. Hydroxyl radicals are generated during exposure to high heat where water components of the cell are broken down into hydroxyl and hydrogen ion. Damage by free radicals ; Fr...

INTRODUCTION ; Sodium, a macromineral present naturally in food play a good role in the body some which include Fluid balance Muscle contraction Nerve transmission High intake of sodium has a direct link with hypertension. It's often thought that the only way of reducing the intake of this macro mineral is to reduce the use of table salts but sodium is also present in other chemicals used in food industry, and some home preservatives all which can increase the intake of the ion unaware. Some of those chemicals among others are; Monosodium glutamate ( MSG): it is used in food preparation, canning and frozen of foods. Sodium arginate : this chemicals is used in chocolate milk and ice cream for smooth texture. Sodium hydroxide : it is often used in food processing to soften and loosen skins of certain fruits and vegetables. Brine : a water-salt mixture often used in food preservation to prevent growth of bacteria. Disodium phosphate: its present in some cheeses. SOL...

Introduction ; Goitrogens are chemical substances present in some foods like vegetables,fruits and seeds which interfere with iodine metabolism preventing the synthesis of thyroid hormone. Some iodine deficiency are not as a result of low dietary intake but are as a result of the presence of Goitrogens in the diet which inhibit their uptake in the gland. Sources; foods high in sulphur are generally high in goitrogens. Some of the goitrogenic foods are Vegetables ; kale, collard green, egg plants, cabbage, broccoli, okra e.t.c Fruits ; grapes, figs,peaches, plums e.t.c  Seeds ; flaxseed,pumpkin seeds e.t.c Nuts ; almonds, peanuts, walnut e.t.c. Some of this food have goitrogens originating from pesticides and other chemical used during the cultivation of the plant. Solution ;  Thyroid health can be improve by effective and controlled Iodine supplementation with a decrease Goitrogenic foods intake.  This is beneficial as more iodine is available to m...

Introduction Hyperlipidemia is a disorder characterized by high fat level in the blood. It is an indication of high fats diet especially saturated one coupled with low to no physical activities in adults. Because of high serum lipid associated with this condition, the blood vessel got clogged up and increase the pressure in the affected vessels hence gives rise to high blood pressure. Overtime, some of the excess fats accumulate in the abdomen leading to abdominal obesity all which posses threat to the healthy functions of many organs. Solution Diet though not the only therapy play an important role in preventing this disorder. Reduced cholesterol intake to less than 200mg/day in adults diet prevent the disorder, limiting saturated fats and trans-fats content of the diet and increasing polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acid in the diet is also a good prevention measure. All this can be achieve by decreasing the following food groups Fried foods Coconut Butter ...