Using baking soda to reduce dark circles and bags under the eyes

Here is another site shows on how to make our own dark spot remover using soda from our kitchen.

(Information from http://outfitindeas.blogspot.my/2016/04/how-to-use-baking-soda-to-reduce-dark.html)

More and more people are convinced of the benefits of sodium bicarbonate, so they got to use it frequently in everyday life, either for cooking, cleaning or as a beauty product. Especially women appreciate it as a beauty product.

The most effective face masks contain sodium bicarbonate. The recipe below helps eliminate dark circles and bags under the eyes.

Preparation method:

1. Add a teaspoon of baking in a glass of hot water or tea and mix well.

2. Soak two cotton pads in this solution and place them under the eyes.

3. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse your face and apply a moisturizer.

Do this daily and you’ll see amazing results in just 2 weeks!

Credit:stylekblaze.info 

 

Dark Spots Removal The Natural & Cheap Way

Potato & lemon juice ice cubes removed my Dark Spots in 3 Days.

This is what I got from the following site : http://littlething.info/im-shocked-it-removed-my-dark-spots-in-3-days-potato-lemon-juice-ice-cubes/

It is a natural and cheap way for removing out dark spots. I am trying it and will tell you my result.

Ice cubes filled with potato juice, lemon juice & pomegranate juice make an awesome combination for rejuvenating your skin and are very effective in removing your dark spots fast. Lemon has natural skin bleaching properties which will brighten and whiten your skin, potato juice works against stubborn dark acne spots.

Ingredients required:

• Potato – 1 no.s
• Pomegranate seeds – 1/2 bowl
• Lemon – 1/2 piece
• Ice tray – 1 no.s

Directions :

Take a potato, peel off the skin and grate it using a grater
Add the grated potato in a mixer, add 1/2 bowl of pomegranate seeds & 1 tablespoon of water
Blend the mixture into juice & add lemon juice from half lemon into it
Mix it well and pour the mixture into an ice cube tray & fill each section properly
Place the ice cube tray in a freezer for 5 to 6 hours, or until the mixture is frozen
Now the ice cubes are ready to use
Take an ice cube and rub it on the affected area, wherever you have dark spots
Rub it well and then wash it off with cold water
You can use 1 or 2 ice cubes daily for the best results.

Coconut Oil Making You Look Younger

If you are looking for cheaper ways to make you look younger, here is the site you should not miss. Please visit the site "Use Coconut Oil In This Way For 2 Weeks And You Will Look 10 Years Younger" and make full use of coconut oil; Cheap and easy

http://fitfiti.com/index.php/2018/03/27/use-coconut-oil-in-this-way-for-2-weeks-and-you-will-look-10-years-younger/

Hair conditioner
Put coconut oil and you’ll have a smooth and silky hair without damage.
Deodorant
Mix coconut oil with some tea tree oil, Shea butter and there is your natural deodorant without toxins or aluminium.
Toothpaste
You can also use it instead of toothpaste!
Hair serum

Pancreatic cancer 胰臟癌: Can Try This!

If you do not understand Chinese, please get your Chinese friends or any one who is fluent in Chinese to help to explain. I really hope it helps.
Please do not judge. They are natural plants and they all freely available in tropical countries. No harm trying. Who knows ......
Good Luck!
 

STOP Carbohydrate STOP Cancer!

Please click the video below and you will be amazed by how we could escape from cancer by NOT taking Carbohydrate Food!

No rice, no flour & no sugar!

檸檬令人驚訝的好處與結果！

這是治療癌症的最新有效妙方！
請仔細閱讀，檸檬是一個神奇的植物，可殺死癌細胞。功效10,000倍強於化療。為什麼我們不知道？因為在實驗室製造的人工合成藥物為大公司帶來豐厚的利潤。它的味道宜人，而且不會產生可怕的化療影響。有多少人會死亡，而這一直是諱莫如深，以免危及大公司的豐厚利益？如你所知，檸檬屬於檸檬和酸橙品種。你可以以不同的方式吃：你可以吃果肉，果汁，冰糕，糕點等..它有許多優點，但最有趣的是它產生消除囊腫和腫瘤的效果。

檸檬令人驚訝的好處與結果！
它也被認為是作為抗微生物譜對細?菌感染和真菌，寄生蟲和有效的針對內部的蠕蟲，它調節血壓過高，這是一種抗抑鬱劑，戰鬥壓力和精神疾病。這些信息的來源是迷人的：它來自一個最大的藥品製造商，在世界上說，經過20多個實驗室測試自1970年以來，該提取物發現：它破壞了12種惡性細胞腫瘤，包括結腸癌，乳腺癌，前列腺癌，肺癌，胰腺....

原來椰子有這麼驚人的功效，醫生絕對不會告訴你能治很多種病！

椰子油既是大自然恩賜的全能營養美食，更是最棒的天然消毒劑、殺菌劑、抗生素、防病治病特效藥。菲律賓人稱之為「瓶子裡的藥店」。
在太平洋群島、泰國、菲律賓、印度、斯里蘭卡等地世世代代的居民都主要將椰子油作為食用油，並且大量吃椰肉，健康極桂。他們甚至讓初生嬰兒喝椰子水，來補充母乳不足，嬰兒斷奶時，亦以椰青肉作為主食。
現在是我們醒覺的時候了!!!

DEADLY FACTS ABOUT WATER

It's all 100% true!


Share this if you have a sense of humor..

健康貼士 Health Tips Collection

If you are looking for tips for good health, the following link will certainly make you healthier and help you live longer:

Check out :

http://www.philcheung.com/Health/index.htm

(I previously blogged the site but nothing much explain. The above link is the actually site that will lead you to the Health Tips.

10,000 times stronger than Chemotherapy?

Just cut 2-3 thin slices of lemon in a cup/containner and add drinking water will become "alkaline water", drink for the whole day, just by adding drinking water. Take it as drinking water everyday is good for everybody. The surprising benefits of lemon! I remain perplexed! Institute of Health Sciences, 819 N. L.L.C. Charles Street Baltimore , MD 1201. This is the latest in medicine, effective for cancer! Read carefully & you be the judge Lemon (Citrus) is a miraculous product to kill cancer cells. It is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy. Why do we not know about that? Because there are laboratories interested in making a synthetic version that will bring them huge profits. You can now help a friend in need byletting him/her know that lemon juice is beneficial in preventing the disease. Its taste is pleasant and it does not produce the horrific effects of chemotherapy. How many people will die while this closely guarded secret is kept, so as not to jeopardize the beneficial multimillionaires largecorporations?

White bread is bad!

The Swiss government has been aware of the dangers of eating white bread for decades and in order to get its populace to stop eating it, Switzerland has placed a tax on the purchase of white bread. The tax money is given to bakers to reduce the price of whole wheat bread to encourage people to switch. The Canadian government passed a law prohibiting the “enrichment” of white bread with synthetic vitamins. Bread must contain the original vitamins found in the grain, not imitations. Essentially, white bread is “dead” bread. Frequently, consumers are not told the truth about this and so called “enriched” flour. Why is the color of white bread so white when the flour taken from wheat is not? It’s because the flour used to make white bread is chemically bleached, just like you bleach your clothes.

Chinese Recipes For Good Health

(20 May 2012) I found out one site about Chinese recipes for good health and I thought it might be useful for everyone. Please check out : http://www.healthy-chinese-recipe.com/index.html

The 'dangers' of plastic packaging

KUALA LUMPUR: It is a common practice among Malaysians to drink teh tarik, kopi O, and other hot drinks from a plastic bag or cup.
But doing that can apparently lead to weight gain.
Shimadzu-Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) centre for xenobiotic studies head and senior consultant Prof Dr Mustafa Ali Mohd is, therefore, urging for the plastic packaging for hot or citric drinks to be banned immediately.
"Paper cups should be used instead."
Mustafa said plastic bags and cups contain phthalates and may also contain Bisphenol A (BPA)
Heat, acidity and alkalinity, he said, enhances the leachate levels of these substances into food or drinks, adding that phthalates may cause obesity.
"This is because phthalates has been shown to affect the fat metabolism in the body and this may result in obesity.
"This has already been demonstrated in animal studies," he said.
The most widely used phthalates are the suspected carcinogenic di-2-ethyl hexyl phthalate (DEHP) which resulted in the food scare recently.
Phthalates, said Mustafa, are esters of phthalic acid.
They are mainly used as plasticisers, which is a substance added to plastics to increase their flexibility, transparency and durability.
"Phthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC) which cause destruction to the system that regulates the hormones in our body.
"A small fluctuation in the composition of the hormones in the body can bring about drastic effects.
"For example, if the estrogen levels in a woman's body increases, this can result in breast cancer.
"If a person has extra estrogen, he or she may have more feminine characteristics and if they have more testosterone, they may be more masculine.
"That is why the body controls this all the time." Phthalates, he said, also affect fertility rates and puberty in children.
Aside from phthalates, Mustafa said most plastic packaging used for drinks may also contain BPA.
He said BPA had properties similar to estrogen when it binds to the receptor in the body.
"Some studies observe that they alter the puberty onset time which means that those exposed to it could mature faster."
Mustafa said BPA would result in the derailment of the normal growth process of children, especially the fertility and the reproductive system.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said the ministry would "seriously consider giving more accurate advice to the public on how to use plastic packaging".
"We have also engaged a local university to conduct a study on the migration of melamine and DEHP into food and drinks.
"The migration of melamine and DEHP does happen, but the quantity is usually very low."
'Most packaging don't need phthalates'
Most plastic food packaging and storage items do not require phthalates as plasticisers, said the Malaysian Plastics Forum. The forum's Education and Awareness chairman Ahmad Khairuddin Sha'aban said phthalates are not required for food packaging and storage items.
These include packaging wraps, containers, freezer trays, beverage bottles and re-sealable bags.
Ahmad Khairuddin said it is mandatory for manufacturers to comply with food contact regulations.
They include the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European food contact articles or packaging regulations for food contact applications.
He said phthalates are often erroneously referred to as if they are a single substance.
Inactual fact, there are about 14 phthalates currently in the market.
"Too often, individuals mistakenly attribute the characteristics of one phthalate to the whole group.
However, Ahmad Khairuddin said phthalates exhibit a variety of physical, chemical and toxicological properties.
"It must be considered as individual substances, not as a group,"Ahmad Khairuddin said.
Read more: The 'dangers' of plastic packaging http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/16plast/Article#ixzz1UJ59m0Ec

Lemon Kills Cancer Cells

The surprising benefits of lemon!

Read carefully & you be the judge.

Lemon (Citrus) is a miraculous product to kill cancer cells. It is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy.
Why do we not know about that? Because there are laboratories interested in making a synthetic version that will bring them huge profits. You can now help a friend in need by letting him/her know that lemon juice is beneficial in preventing the disease. Its taste is pleasant and it does not produce the horrific effects of chemotherapy. How many people will die while this closely guarded secret is kept, so as not to jeopardize the beneficial multimillionaires large corporations? As you know, the lemon tree is known for its varieties of lemons and limes. You can eat the fruit in different ways: you can eat the pulp, juice press, prepare drinks, sorbets, pastries, etc... It is credited with many virtues, but the most interesting is the effect it produces on cysts and tumors. This plant is a proven remedy against cancers of all types. Some say it is very useful in all variants of cancer. It is considered also as an anti microbial spectrum against bacterial infections and fungi, effective against internal parasites and worms, it regulates blood pressure which is too high and an antidepressant, combats stress and nervous disorders.
The source of this information is fascinating: it comes from one of the largest drug manufacturers in the world, says that after more than 20 laboratory tests since 1970, the extracts revealed that: It destroys the malignant cells in 12 cancers, including colon, breast, prostate, lung and pancreas ... The compounds of this tree showed 10,000 times better than the product Adriamycin, a drug normally used chemotherapeutic in the world, slowing the growth of cancer cells. And what is even more astonishing: this type of therapy with lemon extract only destroys malignant cancer cells and it does not affect healthy cells.

Institute of Health Sciences, 819 N. L.L.C. Cause Street, Baltimore, MD1201

The Magic Fruit - BANANA

This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll never look at banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout.
No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B 6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system .

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B 6, B 12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS
PS: Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one here; want a quick shine on your shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth. Amazing fruit !

Egg Whites - Healing Miracle For Burns

A young man sprinkling his lawn and bushes with pesticides wanted to check the contents of the barrel to see how much pesticide remained in it. He raised the cover and lit his lighter; the vapors inflamed and engulfed him. He jumped from his truck, screaming.

His neighbor came out of her house with a dozen eggs, yelling: "bring me some eggs!" She broke them, separating the whites from the yolks. The neighbor woman helped her to apply the whites on the young man's face. When the ambulance arrived and when the EMTs saw the young man, they asked who had done this. Everyone pointed to the lady in charge. They congratulated her and said: "You have saved his face." By the end of the summer, the young man brought the lady a bouquet of roses to thank her. His face was like a baby's skin.

Keep in mind this treatment of burns which is included in teaching beginner fireman this method. First aid consists to spraying cold water on the affected area until the heat is reduced and stops burning the layers of skin. Then, spread egg whites on the affected are.

One woman burned a large part of her hand with boiling water. In spite of the pain, she ran cold faucet water on her hand, separated 2 egg white from the yolks, beat them slightly and dipped her hand in the solution. The whites then dried and formed a protective layer.
She later learned that the egg white is a natural collagen and continued during at least one hour to apply layer upon layer of beaten egg white.

By afternoon she no longer felt any pain and the next day there was hardly a trace of the burn. 10 days later, no trace was left at all and her skin had regained its normal color. The burned area was totally regenerated thanks to the collagen in the egg whites, a placenta full of vitamins.

THE DANGER OF USING WARM/HOT WATER DISPENSER

I am not sure if you believe there is danger in using warm / hot water dispenser. I think it is better to stick to our traditional way; boiling only went we need hot water or using flask (They are environment friendly too).

A pharmacist report from Singapore warns people NEVER to keep boiling your drinking water!
Report Summary: TOP harmful chemical named (Toxic Nitrate) is produced in water when you keep boiling it! This harmful substance had been proven to increase the chances of intestinal and stomach cancer.

IF you are currently using a 'WATER DISPENSER with WARM / HOT WATER Functions' or 'Electric AUTO Keep-Warm Thermos' for your convenience, STOP IT NOW, otherwise you would be killing yourself slowly as well as your loved ones!

NOWADAYS, there are so many drinking-water companies which OFFER FREE WATER DISPENSER when you order drinking water from them! THINK WISELY before you order!

YOU might get a FREE water dispenser but in fact you would be paying with your OWN HEALTH!

Zinc as a treatment for common colds

Taking zinc syrup, tablets or lozenges can lessen the severity and duration of the common cold, experts believe.

A review of the available scientific evidence suggests taking zinc within a day of the onset of cold symptoms speeds recovery.

It may also help ward off colds, say the authors of the Cochrane Systematic Review that included data from 15 trials involving 1,360 people.

Cold viruses can be passed from person to person not only by coughs and sneezes but also by touching contaminated surfaces such as door handles.

There is no proven treatment for the common cold, but experts believe zinc medications may help prevent and lessen infections by coating the common cold viruses and stopping them from entering the body through the thin lining of the nose.

It also appears to stop the virus from replicating, at least in laboratory tests.

There is also the suggestion that zinc aids the immune system and may dampen down some of the unpleasant reactions the body has to an invading virus.

According to trial results, zinc syrup, lozenges or tablets taken within a day of the onset of cold symptoms reduce the severity and length of illness.

At seven days, more of the patients who took zinc remedies every couple of hours during the daytime had cleared their symptoms compared to those who took placebos.

And children who took 15mg of zinc syrup or zinc lozenges daily for five months or longer caught fewer colds and took less time off school.

Important Health Tips

The following are some healthy tips which might change your life.

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 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.

The 29 Healthiest Foods on the Planet

The following is a "healthy food hot list" consisting of the 29 food that will give you the biggest nutritional bang for you caloric buck, as well as decrease your risk for deadly illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
Along with each description is a suggestion as to how to incorporate these power-foods into your diet.

01. Apricots
The Power: Beta-carotene, which helps prevent free-radical damage and protect the eyes. The body also turns beta-carotene into vitamin A, which may help ward off some cancers, especially of the skin. One apricot has 17 calories, 0 fat, 1 gram of fiber. Snacks on them dried, or if you prefer fresh, buy when still firm; once they soften, they lose nutrients.

02. Avocados
The Power: Oleic acid, an unsaturated fat that helps lower overall cholesterol and raise levels of HDL, plus a good dose of fiber. One slice has 81 calories, 8 grams of fat and 3 grams of fiber. Try a few slices instead of mayonnaise to dress up your next burger.

03. Raspberries
The Power: Ellagic acid, which helps stall cancer-cell growth. These berries are
also packed with vitamin C and are high in fiber, which helps prevent high cholesterol and heart disease. A cup has only 60 calories, 1 gram of fat and 8 grams of fiber. Top plain low-fat yogurt or oatmeal (another high fiber food) with fresh berries.

04. Mango
The Power: A medium mango packs 57mg of vitamin C, almost your wholerecommended daily dose. This antioxidant helps prevent arthritis and boosts wound healing and your immune system. Mangoes also boast more than 8,000 IU of vitamin A (as beta-carotene). One mango has 135 calories, 1 gram of fat and 4 grams of fiber. Cut on up and serve it over leafy greens. Bonus: Your salad will taste like dessert!

05. Cantaloupe
The Power: Vitamin C (117mg in half a melon, almost twice the recommended daily dose) and beta-carotene - both powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from free-radical damage. Plus, half a melon has 853mg of potassium - almost twice as much as a banana, which helps lower blood pressure. Half a melon has 97 calories, 1 gram of fat and 2 grams of fiber. Cut into cubes and freeze, then blend into an icy smoothie.

06. Cranberry Juice
The Power: Helps fight bladder infections by preventing harmful bacteria from growing. A cup has 144 calories, 0 grams of fat and 0 fiber. Buy 100 percent juice concentrate and use it to spice up your daily H20 without adding sugar.

07. Tomato
The Power: Lycopene, one of the strongest carotenoids, acts as an antioxidant. Research shows that tomatoes may cut the risk of bladder, stomach and colon cancers in half if eaten daily. A tomato has 26 calories, 0 fat and 1 gram of fiber. Drizzle fresh slices with olive oil, because lycopene is best absorbed when eaten with a little fat.

08. Raisins
The Power: These little gems are a great source of iron, which helps the blood transport oxygen and which many women are short on. A half-cup has 218 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. Sprinkle raisins on your morning oatmeal or bran cereal - women, consider this especially during your period.

09. Figs
The Power: A good source of potassium and fiber, figs also contain vitamin B6, which is responsible for producing mood-boosting serotonin, lowering cholesterol and preventing water retention. The Pill depletes B6, so if you use this method of birth control, make sure to get extra B6 in your diet. One fig has 37 to 48 calories, 0 fat and 2 grams of fiber. (Cookie lovers - fig bars have around 56 calories, 1 gram of fat and 1 gram of fiber per cookie). Fresh figs are delicious simmered alongside a pork tenderloin and the dried variety make a great portable gym snack.

10. Lemons/Limes
The Power: Limonene, furocoumarins and vitamin C, all of which help prevent cancer. A wedge has 2 calories, 0 fat and 0 fiber. Buy a few of each and squeeze over salads, fish, beans and vegetables for fat free flavor.
VEGETABLES

11. Onions
The Power: Quercetin is one of the most powerful flavonoids (natural plant antioxidants). Studies show it helps protect against cancer. A cup (chopped) has 61 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. Chop onions for the maximum phytonutrient boost, or if you hate to cry, roast them with a little olive oil and serve with rice or other vegetables.

12. Artichokes
The Power: These odd-looking vegetables contain silymarin, an antioxidant that helps prevent skin cancer, plus fiber to help control cholesterol. One medium artichoke has 60 calories, 0 fat and 7 grams of fiber. Steam over boiling water for 30 to 40 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice on top, then pluck the leaves off with your fingers and use your teeth to scrape off the rich-tasting skin. When you get to the heart, you have found the best part!

13. Ginger
The Power: Gingerols may help reduce queasiness; other compounds may help ward off migraines and arthritis pain by blocking inflammation-causing prostaglandins. A teaspoon of fresh gingerroot has only 1 calorie, 0 fat and 0 fiber. Peel the tough brown skin and slice or grate into a stir-fry.

14. Broccoli
The Power: Indole-3-carbinol and sulforaphane, which help protect against breast cancer. Broccoli also has lots of vitamin C and beta-carotene. One cup (chopped) has 25 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. Don't overcook broccoli - instead, microwave or steam lightly to preserve phytonutrients. Squeeze fresh lemon on top for a zesty and taste, added nutrients and some vitamin C.

15. Spinach
The Power: Lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that help fend off macular degeneration, a major cause of blindness in older people. Plus, studies show this green fountain of youth may help reverse some signs of aging. One cup has 7 calories, 0 fat and 1 gram of fiber. Add raw leaves to a salad or sauté with a little olive oil and garlic.

16. Bok Choy (Chinese cabbage)
The Power: Brassinin, which some research suggests may help prevent breast tumors, plus indoles and isothiocyanates, which lower levels of estrogen, make this vegetable a double-barreled weapon against breast cancer. A cup will also give you 158mg of calcium (16 percent of your daily recommended requirement) to help beat osteoporosis. A cup (cooked) has 20 calories, 0 fat and 3 grams of fiber. Find it in your grocer's produce section or an Asian market. Slice the greens and juicy white stalks, then sauté like spinach or toss into a stirfry just before serving.

17. Squash (Butternut, Pumpkin, Acorn)
The Power: Winter squash has huge amounts of vitamin C and beta-carotene, which may help protect against endometrial cancer. One cup (cooked) has 80 calories, 1 gram of fat and 6 grams of fiber. Cut on in half, scoop out the seeds and bake or microwave until soft, then dust with cinnamon.


18. Watercress and Arugula
The Power: Phenethyl isothiocyanate, which, along with betacarotene and vitamins C and E, may help keep cancer cells at bay. One cup has around 4 calories, 0 fat and 1 gram of fiber. Do not cook these leafy greens; instead, use them to garnish a
sandwich or add a pungent, peppery taste to salad.

19. Garlic
The Power: The sulfur compounds that give garlic its pungent flavor can also lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol, lower blood pressure and even reduce your risk of stomach and colon cancer. A clove has 4 calories, 0 fat and 0 fiber. Bake a whole head for 15 to 20 minutes, until soft and sweet and spread on bread instead of butter.
GRAINS/BEANS/NUTS


20. Quinoa
The Power: A half cup of cooked quinoa has 5 grams of protein, more than any other grain, plus iron, riboflavin and magnesium. A half-cup has 318 calories, 5 grams of fat and 5 grams of fiber. Add to soup for a protein boost. Rinse first, or it will
taste bitter.

21. Wheat Germ
The Power: A tablespoon gives you about 7 percent of your daily magnesium, which helps prevent muscle cramps; it is also a good source of vitamin E. One tablespoon has 27 calories, 1 gram of fat and 1 gram of fiber. Sprinkle some over yogurt, fruit or cereal.

22. Lentils
The Power: Isoflavones, which may inhibit estrogen-promoted breast cancers, plus fiber for heart health and an impressive 9 grams of protein per half cup. A half-cup (cooked) has 115 calories, 0 fat and 8 grams of fiber. Isoflavones hold up through processing, so buy lentils canned, dried or already in soup. Take them to work, and you will have a protein packed lunch.

23. Peanuts
The Power: Studies show that peanuts or other nuts (which contain mostly unsaturated "good" fat) can lower your heart-disease risk by over 20 percent. One ounce has 166 calories, 14 grams of fat and 2 grams of fiber. Keep a packet in your briefcase, gym bag or purse for a protein-packed post-workout nosh or an afternoon pick me up that will satisfy you until supper, or chop a few into a stir-fry for a Thai accent.

24. Pinto Beans
The Power: A half cup has more than 25 percent of your daily requirement of folate, which helps protect against heart disease and reduces the risk of birth defects. A half-cup (canned) has 103 calories, 1 gram of fat and 6 grams of fiber. Drain a can, rinse and toss into a pot of vegetarian chili.

25. Low fat Yogurt
The Power: Bacteria in active-culture yogurt helps prevent yeast infections; calcium strengthens bones. A cup has 155 calories, 4 grams of fat, 0 grams of fiber. Get the plain kind and mix in your own fruit to keep calories and sugar down. If you are lactose intolerant, never fear - yogurt should not bother your tummy.

26. Skim Milk
The Power: Riboflavin (a.k.a. vitamin B2) is important for good vision and along with vitamin A might help improve eczema and allergies. Plus, you get calcium and vitamin D, too. One cup has 86 calories, 0 fat and 0 fiber. If you are used to high fat milk, don't go cold turkey; instead, mix the two together at first. Trust this fact: In a week or two you won't miss it!
SEAFOOD

27. Shellfish (Clams, Mussels)
The Power: Vitamin B12 to support nerve and brain function, plus iron and hardto- get minerals like magnesium and potassium. Three ounces has 126 to 146 calories, 2 to 4 grams of fat and 0 fiber. Try a bowl of tomato-based (and low fat) Manhattan clam chowder.

28. Salmon
The Power: Cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel and tuna are the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce the risk of cardiac disease. A 3- ounce portion (cooked) has 127 calories, 4 grams of fat, 0 fiber. Brush fillets with ginger-soy marinade and grill or broil until fish flakes easily with a fork.

29. Crab
The Power: A great source of vitamin B12 and immunity-boosting zinc. A 3- ounce portion has 84 calories, 1 gram of fat, 0 fiber. The "crab" in sushi is usually made from fish; buy it canned instead and make your own crab cakes.