Beauty Collagen in Singapore: 30 Foods That Will Save Your Lifes

Cancer, Obisity, Heart Attacks,and Poor Immunity can put your life at RISK. Thankfully, preventive medicine is on your local supermarket shelf.

CANCER KILLER --- According to a Europe-wide study of 500K people. conducted by cancer research UK, one in three of us will contract cancer. start working the numbers in your favour and start in the kitchen. simply adding an extra portion of vegetables to your diet everyday has been found to lower your chances of death from any kind of cancer by 20%. Put these in your refrigerator to flick the Vs at the Big C.

BELLY BUSTERS --- If you want to save your life, losing weight should be among your top priorities. These foods will fill you up up for longer on smaller portions. In case you didnt know, being too heavy increases the risk of cancer and strokes, and is a major cause of liver disease, impotence and infertility-not so mention snoring.

HARD-HEARTED --- Reducing in your favourite dishes can lower your cholestrol by 29%, according to the University of Toronto. And upping your intake of fruit and veg was found by the Harvard School of Public Health to cut the chances of a heart attact by nearly a third. Cut your salt as well and you can enjoy artery-aiding cuisine every day.

SYSTEM CHECK --- If your body is an engine, then vitamins are the petrol it needs to keep running smoothly. A study in Internal Medicine states getting your RDA of vitamins means you live, on average, 7% longer, while the Journal of the American Medical Association dounf you catch 20% less colds with good nutrition. Eat these foods to stay disease-free, stronger, faster and fitter.

Avocado -- Replace mayo with a spead of ripe avocado to moisten dry sandwiches. Not only do avocados contains heart-healty monounsaturated fats, researchers at Ohio State University discovered that their phtochemicals may help prevent mouth cancer.
Garlic -- The smelly stuffs is also enemy of cancer. But don't throw it straight in the pan. " The cancer-fighting enzyme-allinase- develops more fully if its allowed to sit for 10 minutes after chopping," says Portugese nutritionist Rita Fonseca Silva.
Capers -- When scientists at the University of Palermon in Italy. added capers to meat, they improved digestion and helped prevent DNA damaging compounds.
TOFU -- Use tofu to make mousse. Studies in Japan found its plant hormones can guard men againtst prostate cancer. " Puree the silken variety until its smooth anf add melted chocolate," says fietitian Ellie Krieger, author of The Food You Crave.
Ricotta Cheese & Honey -- Make a healthy cream for desserts by mixing ricotta and honey. Ricotta is made of whey and contains cysteine, which helps produce cancer fighting antioxidants.
Lemon -- Its zest contains D-limonene, which can guard against skin tumours. University of Arizona research shows a weekly tablespoon of the stuff can reduce your risk of skin cancer significantly.
Breadcrumbs -- "Cut the fat of the topping on your pasta bake by replacing half the cheese with wholemeal breadcrumbs,' suggests nutrionist Carina Norris. "This mimics the crispy texture of baked cheese and adds fibre, which reduces your risk of a variety of cancers."
Extra Virgin Olive Oil -- "Light olive oils have less flavour and fewer cancer-fighting antioxidants," says Elena Paravantes of Hellenic Dietetic Associations." Extra virgin has peppery, slightly bitter taste."
Organic Ketchup -- The Agricultural Research Service in Califonia found organic ketchups have twice as much cancer-fighting lycopene than the normal source. Ensure you get your fill of tomatoey goodnessby spending a few dollars more on the Heinz with the green label.
Parmesan Cheese -- Grate hard, strong cheeses like parmesan over your salad added protein. " The key here is add protein to all of your meals, which fills you up faster anf helps you burn more calories throughout the day," says Milton Stokes of the American Dietetic Association.
ButterMilk -- The University of Surrey has confirmed that if food looks good, it taste good, too. Krieger suggests " making mashed potatoes with buttermilk, which is comparable in calories to low-fat milk," but then putting a small knob of butter on top as food for the eyes.
Cornflour -- Stir a small handful of cornflour into your soups anf the starch will instantly ticken watery affairs into hearty, healthy broths. As a bonus, cornflour contains an antioxidant called zeaxanthin, which helps preserve good version.
Soba Noodles -- Sub in Japanese soba noodles for traditional pasta. MAde from buckwheat, soba noodles take more time to digest, so it will keep you feeling satisfied longer. Plus, one serving of soba will give you twice as much fibre, protien and iron as normal spaghetti.
Blue Corn Tortillas -- Use blue corn tortillas the next time you have fajitas and you'll feel fuller for longer. Researchers in South America found that blue corn tortillas have a lower glycemic index than white corn ones. They also have more protein and less starch than the white variety.
Low- Salt Soya Sauce -- Sushi is a good, low-fat source of lean protein, but the soya sauce it begs to be dunked in is packed with salt. Go for low-sodium soya sauce and cut out 79-mg of artery-clogging compound for every tablespoon.
Low-Fat Yogurt -- "Replace the coconut milk in your curries with low-fat yogurt." says Willin Low, head chef of Wild Rocket. "You get the taste without the fat from the coconut."
Fila Pastry -- "For huge fat and calories savings, use filo pastry on your pies instead of shortcrust or puff pastry," says Norries. Switching to filo saves you 110 calories and 10g of fat serving, reducing its effect on your cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
Chillis -- You can lose weight with chillis. The chemical capsaicin helps the liver clear insulin - the hormone that tells your body to store fat-from the bloodstream.
Homemade Burger -- "Pack your homemade burgers with olives, mushrooms or any vegetables you like," says Krieger. This makes a small serving of meat look and feel like a proper slab of flesh. "The vegetable stuffing adds healthy nutrients," she says, "While cutting down on the amount of animal fat involved in a satisfying homemade burger."
Brown Pitta -- Add extra vegetables to your lunchbox by packing in a wholemeal pita rather than bread. Pitas let you stuff in more nutritious fillings and a Harvard University study found that for every serving of vegetables you add to your daily diet, you decrease your risk of heart disease by 4%.
Feta Cheese -- Use softer cheese, like feta, on sandwiches because they're about a third lower in fat than the harder kinds. When you decide you definitely need the full-fat fellas, go for stronger stinkers - you'll get the same taste from less.
Dark Chocholoate -- Give your cooking a decadent touch by shaving dark chocolate into savoury dishes like chili. It creates a rich flavour and adds flavonoids and polyhenols, both of which lower your risk of heart disease and keep your cholesterol under wraps.
Baby Spinach -- When you're reheating some curry or pasta sauce, stir in a couple of handfuls of baby spinach or other leagy greens just before serving suggest Norris. The heat wil wilt the leaves, but they'll retain their nutrients. "This is a great use for those greens in your fridge that are just past their expiry date."
Red Lentils -- To make a low-fat lasagne, use half the amount of minced meat and make up the difference with red lentils. "They're fat-free and high in fibre, which make them more filling." explains Norris. Red lentils will also soak up the meaty flavours.
Semi Skimmed Milk -- You've admirabably resisted the Coco Pops in flavour of a cereal with nutrients, but that doesn't mean you're actually getting all the good stuff. Up to 40% of the vitamins in cereal dissolve into your milk.
Kidney Beans -- Beans such as cannellini and kidney are an easy, quick way to get protein and fibre, but the canned kind can also spie your daily salt intake. Rinsing them for 3 minutes will shed about 30% of the sodium.
Buttom Mushrooms -- White button mushrooms ward off viruses by boosting your immune systems, says Tufts University in the US. Their potent antioxidants also combat cancer and you can fight the battle of the bulge by replacing one cup of rice or pasta with the same amount of mushrooms, which saves up to 200 calories per serving.
Parsley -- Add a handful of fresh parsley at almost any dish you're cooking. It goes well with most savoury foods, and half a cup is packed with nearly 70% of vitamins C, 50% of vitamins A and 10% of the iron you need every day. Plus, naturally freshens your breath.
Oregano -- 1 tablespoon of fresh oregano has more antioxidants than an apple, according to researches at the US Department of Agriculture. Mexican oregano has the highest count, but the Italian and Greek versions are good too. Chuck into bolognese or sald dressings.
Fresh Mint -- Next time you're making your standard sandwich to take to work with you, add some mint leaves to the mix. "Mint packs a huge punch of taste that will pep up basic, bland foods," says Kreiger, "Plus it significantly boosts your daily vitamin A intake."