Hawthorn

Hawthorn is a beautiful shrub. There are more than 900 different species of hawthorn shrubs, which traditionally bloom from April to June. The hawthorn plant is highly beneficial to the heart.

Traditional medicine widely uses the flowers and berries of the hawthorn plant to treat irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, chest pain, hardening of the arteries, and heart failure. Its berries are used to treat insomnia, nervousness, indigestion, and gas. They can also alleviate abdominal distention, kidney problems, and sore throat.

Keeps Cholesterol in Check
Cholesterol occurs naturally in the body as a building block for cell membranes and hormones. However, too much cholesterol in the blood can cause it to stick to the walls of arteries, obstructing blood flow.

The liver regulates cholesterol levels in blood. Hawthorn can increase the rate at which the liver converts low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (bad, artery-clogging cholesterol) into high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (good, artery-clearing cholesterol).

Protects Against Atherosclerosis
Antioxidant in hawthorn include oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), the strong antioxidants found in grapes. Hawthorn’s antioxidant properties help to protect against cell damage and the formation of plaques due to cholesterol accumulated in blood vessels, otherwise known as atherosclerosis.

Phenolic compounds in hawthorn show an ability to prevent oxidation of LDL and alpha-tocopherol in LDL. These abilities contribute to atherosclerosis prevention.

Maintains Smooth Blood Flow
Hawthorn is rich in flavonoids that help strengthen the structure of collagen in blood vessels, preventing plaque building up in them and improving blood flow. 

Regulates Blood Pressure
Hawthorn can help to decrease blood pressures by dilating blood vessels. It may also reduce production of angiotensin II, a hormone that raises blood pressure by constricting blood vessels.

One study found that hawthorn extract helped type 2 diabetes patients on medication. Participants took 1200 mg of hawthorn extract or placebo daily for 16 weeks. Those who took hawthorn had lower blood pressure than those taking the placebo.

Relieves Heart Conditions
In German clinical studies, patients with stable angina receiving 60 mg of hawthorn three times a day showed increased blood flow to the heart and more efficient use of oxygen by the myocardium

Fights Cancer
Studies show that rutin, a flavonoid in hawthorn, accelerates the death of leukemia and Burkitt lymphoma cells. hawthorn also contains compounds that deactivate plasmin, an enzyme that causes cancerous tumors to spread.

菊花

菊花對於驅散熱氣和抵抗炎症是非常有效的。 菊花的每一部分都是可食用的。

多種優勢
菊花通常用于解熱並用來治療眩暈，膿腫，暈厥，腰痛，風濕病和腸氣。 它的葉子的汁通常應用於傷口以減輕腫脹和疼痛。 這樣的性質使菊花茶成為理想的夏季飲料，並且它是對於長時間使用電腦而易於眼睛疲勞的人而受歡迎。 此外，它通常在飯後飲用，因為它有助於消化。

傳統上，菊花用於緩解輕度發燒和頭痛，並舒緩喉嚨痛。 更重要的是，它具有抗菌和抗病毒的性質，被認為是解毒身體和淨化血液。

它的花據說能夠改善視力，廣泛的用於眼睛相關的問題，如眼睛疼痛和眼睛疲勞。 菊花的花瓣 - 含有類胡蘿蔔素，一種可以被身體轉化為維生素A的抗氧化劑 - 用於治療癤子，頭暈，發燒和結膜炎。

預防心血管疾病
研究顯示菊花對心臟有顯著的保護作用。 菊花中已經發現的類黃酮化合物有助於降低高血壓和擴張血管。 菊花也似乎有助於降低高血膽固醇水平。

抗癌作用
菊花的許多健康益處可能是由於其高水平的不同植物營養素與強大的抗炎，抗氧化劑和抗癌作用。 這些包括菊花（花青素-3-葡萄糖苷），金合歡素，木犀草素，綠原酸和二咖啡酰奎寧酸。

Oxyginberry - The power of antioxidants rich Superfoods!

How Oxyginberry benefits you and your family and friends?

1) It consists of 6 superfoods, formulated based on the science of Nutritional Immunology research!

Ginseng Berry

• Nature's most potent antioxidant
• 1.4 times more antioxidant than vitamin C
• improve body function
• enhance concentration
• increase blood supply to the brain
• slow down cell aging
• improve cell regeneration
• relieve exhaustion
• provide calming effect
• moisturized skins
• read more here --> Ginseng Berry

Cactus 

• Rich in phytochemicals - more than 10000 different types, while aloe Vera has 300 over types 
• prevents DNA damage
• improves structure & appearance of the skin
• promotes cell renewal
• delay skin's aging
• anti-inflammatory - speeds up would healing & improves the appearance of the scars
• long term consumption could improve cholesterol levels
• read more here --> Cactus/Cactus Fruits

Cactus Fruits

• rich in both antioxidants and phytochemicals
• stimulate phagocyte activity against bacterial infection
• improving skin conditions
• anti-cancer properties
• rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron
• prevent hardening of blood vessels - prevent stroke
• read more here --> Cactus/Cactus Fruits

Grape Seed

• contains OPC - super power antioxidant, 20 times more powerful than vitamin C, 50 times more powerful than vitamin E
• reduce free radical damage
• anti-cancer properties
• lower risk of cardiovascular disease
• reduce skin damage by UV rays
• prevent loss of collagen
• anti-aging properties
• protect vision - slow down diabetic retinopathy by strengthening blood vessels and improving blood circulation in the eyes
• read more here --> Grape Seed

Rose

• prevent DNA damage
• promote would healing
• improve skin's texture and appearance
• contains 50 times the amount of antioxidant in lemons
• promote collagen production
• combat colds
• prevent free radical damage
• cleansing, purifying, softening, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
• Improve skin condition - lighten pigmentation for a smoother, fairer complexion

Seaweed

• skin repair ability
• maintain skin elasticity and firmness
• prevent blood clotting
• eliminate toxins
• treat and relieve burns
• prevents free radical damage
• stimulate collagen synthesis
• anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory - contains fucoidans, meroterpenoids

Science of Nutritional Immunology studies the link between foods and immune system, and it's pioneered by Dr Jau-Fei Chen, who is the world-renowned Nutritional Immunologist from US. 

When we select the superfoods in the Oxyginberry, a few criteria are being taken care of:

• Species

Ginseng berry we used are harvested from American ginseng and Ji Lin ginseng, and not Korean ginseng.   

Korean ginseng is not suitable for daily consumption due to its heaty nature.

However American ginseng and Ji Lin ginseng are food grade which can be taken by all. 

Read more about American Ginseng here -->  American Ginseng

• Part

We use the grape seeds from the grapes as the seeds have the highest antioxidant level compared to the meat and the skin. 

• Harvesting time 

Cactus and Cactus Fruits need to be harvested after 10 years growth to ensure high nutrition values. 

• Food Synergy

Together these 6 super foods in Oxyginberry are combined to create a SYNERGISED food, which can be consumed daily by all, for a great health benefit.

• Advanced Technology Processing

Freeze-drying and Spray-drying are the most advanced technique to process the food in the world. Read more here --> Freeze-Drying, The Best Way to Preserved Food?

2) It has the BEST quality and HIGHEST quantity of ANTIOXIDANTS to stimulate COLLAGEN in your body!

With the power of the 6 superfoods, our body can stimulate collagen! What is so special about Oxyginberry with the benefits of collagen? Read more here --> How does collagen affecting our health? 

3) It has passed through the STRINGENT tests!

• It is organic, and non-genetically modified plant 
• Preservatives and additives FREE
• Tested and free of heavy metals such as mercury, copper, lead, arsenic, and cadmium.
• Tested and free of at least 1822 toxins including narcotics, steroid drugs, banned drugs like Fenfluramine and human growth hormones.
• The E.Excel food manufacturing plants are GMP-regulated.
• How does E.Excel making sure of its products are safe to consume? Read more here --> Does Food Safety Matters?
• Received "Food Safety Excellence Award" from Singapore AVA for consecutive 14 years since 2004.

4) It is suitable for everyone!

• Men - hero of the family to stay healthier, stronger and more energetic and alert to handle work and making quick decision during critical hour, prevent chronic diseases such as high cholesterol and diabetes

• Women - slimmer, prettier, and healthier, fair complexion, muscle more toned up, prevent internal organs from sagging especially womb

• Children - healthier immune system, better concentration,  better eye sight, grow up stronger, healthy and intelligent

• Elderly - more active and quality lifestyle, prevent degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis, macular degeneration, stroke 

• Pregnant ladies/ mother-to-be - look radiant, keep mummy energy up throughout the day, ensure enough nutrients to the baby, strengthen womb and support the uterus, regaining pre-pregnancy figure easily

5) Testimonials

<Slim down successfully>

<Skin become more radiant>

<Speed up wound healing>

<Skin condition improved>

<Become younger>

<Even guy also benefited>

<Skin condition improved!>

<MediaCorp actor Terence Cao's sister was one of the people who benefited with superfoods>

Below is the video of Dr Chen Jau Fei interview with Channel News Asia 

Grab these 6 precious SUPERFOODS for your daily diet through Oxyginberry Beverage/ Capsules as they work in SYNERGY to rejuvenate your body!!

Cheers

Casper Teo

casperteo.ct@gmail.com

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Green Tea

In Japan, green tea has long been hailed for promoting longevity. It is abundant in many nutrients and particularly rich in polyphenols. Polyphenols are a type of phytochemical with antioxidant properties. The antioxidant activity of polyphenols in about 100 times more potent than vitamin C and may prevent various diseases.

Compared with other popular teas, green tea has the most antioxidant activity. Green tea is the strongest nitric oxide (NO) scavenger and the strongest NO suppressor, which is crucial because excess NO damages tissues by attacking cells. This leads to diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and kidney disease. Digested green tea compounds also have anticancer properties.

In a scientific study, people showed lower indicators of heart disease risk after drinking green tea, a contrasting result from drinking coffee and hot water, which provided no beneficial effect.

A study of 40500 Japanese found that those who drank green tea daily has the lowest risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and stroke.

西洋參/美國人參/花旗參

西洋參的根曾一度與金等值。 在18世紀從北美大量種植和出口到中國的時候，當時，人們對西洋參了解甚少，衹有美洲原住民使用它來治療噁心和嘔吐。

最初被視為一種高度珍貴的中藥，西洋參根的營養價值正在逐漸找到科學的解釋和信譽。 它含有纖維，鐵，鎂，鉀，鋅，維生素C，B族維生素和其他較不常見的營養物質，如人參皂苷。

人參皂苷
人參皂苷是僅存在於人參中的一組植物營養素。它們是人參中最活躍的成分，雖然它們具有相似的分子結構，但它們具有不同的功能。每種人參中人參皂苷的含量和類型不同，例如，人參皂苷Rf存在於亞洲人參中，但不存在於西洋參中，西洋參比亞洲人參具有更多的Rb1。

西洋參提取物含有超過30種人參皂苷，包括Rb1，Rb2，Rb3，Rc，Rd，Re，Rg1，Rg2，Ro和F2。其中，Rb1和Re占西洋參總人參皂甙含量的75％以上。 Rb1是一種抗氧化劑，可以預防潰瘍，幫助身體應對壓力，並提高學習速度。它還增強神經再生。

此外，Rb1，Rg1和Rh1在體內作為弱植物雌激素。植物雌激素是促進健康細胞生長同時抑制腫瘤生長的植物激素。通過與人體的雌激素結合，植物雌激素模仿人體雌激素的陽性作用而沒有有害的副作用。因此，西洋參經常被推薦緩解更年期症狀的情況。

Rb1與Rg1抑制和刺激中樞神經系統。這種奇蹟草藥中的相反功能的組合有助於西洋參作為將身體功能正常化為平衡狀態。

令人驚奇的增强免疫力屬性
西洋參不僅僅是一種能量草本植物。它還有助於以多種方式來加強免疫系統，其中之一來自其多醣體。在顯微鏡下，多醣體是一條條長鏈形狀的糖，它有助於平衡免疫系統，並能破壞現有的癌細胞和病毒。

一項研究報告，西洋參中的多醣體或許能刺激多任務免疫細胞，又稱為巨噬細胞，分泌細胞因子，以便召喚免疫細胞處理細菌和病毒。西洋參還通過刺激腫瘤壞死因子-α（TNF-α）的產生來建立免疫力，腫瘤壞死因子-α是用於戰鬥病毒的免疫化學物質。

西洋參對於容易感冒的人來說可能是個好消息。研究人員發現，通過在四個月內服用中等劑量的西洋參根提取物，可以減少感冒的次數、感冒的嚴重程度，以及它們持續的天數，也可能防止呼吸道感染。研究還表明，西洋參對乳腺癌和卵巢癌具有潛在的保護作用。

强效的抗氧化劑
西洋參中的抗氧化活性比亞洲人參高。西洋參的自由基清除活性可以減少低密度脂蛋白（LDL）的氧化，也稱為壞膽固醇。 已經被氧化的LDL會導致心髒病的動脈粥樣硬化。 西洋參的抗氧化性能也可以減慢老化，因為它的抗氧化劑能夠減少一些細胞組織中被自由基損害。

Does Food Safety Matters?

Food safety is about handling, storing and preparing food to prevent infection and help to make sure that our food keeps enough nutrients for us to have a healthy diet. Unsafe food and water means that it has been exposed to dirt and germs, or may even be rotten, which can cause infections or diseases such as diarrhoea, meningitis, etc.

These diseases can make people very sick or even be life threatening. When people are sick, they are weak and would have difficulty working or concentrating at school. Some of these infections also make it difficult for our bodies to absorb the nutrients they need to get healthy. Unsafe or stale foods also deteriorate and be of poor quality, which means they lose nutrients and so we do not get enough of what we need for a healthy diet. So unsafe food can also lead to poor nutrition.
(Source: http://www.fao.org/docrep/008/a0104e/a0104e08.htm)

As a consumer, how often do we really taking food safety in serious matter? 

For example, you are shopping in the mall, and you feel like getting a sandwich from the shop selling it, you firstly got attracted by the packaging, and the presentation of the sandwish, and you grab it, pay at the cashier, and munch on it while continue your shopping in the mall. Do you ever ask the shop does the sandwiches they selling are guarantee safely to be consumed? The answer is no, why? It is because we do not care about the food we buying are safe to be consume? Frankly speaking, we do care, however, the responsibility of making sure the food selling to consumers are free from contamination is always on the seller/manufacturer side. 

However, there are many cases of contamination incidents around the globe:

For the full list, visit here --> List of Food Contamination Indicents

Extra reading here --> https://www.foodsafety.gov/recalls/recent/index.html

Food Safety is very important to food manufacturers. Any carelessness in raw materials, production or packaging may endanger human health. Since inception, E. Excel has placed great emphasis on food safety. From the selection of raw materials, production, packaging to distribution, every aspect is closely monitored and adheres to the highest production standards. This ensures that every product that bears the E. Excel name is of the highest quality. E. Excel products have been enjoyed and trusted by consumers worldwide for over 20 years; this is the best proof of the safety and reliability of E. Excel products.

Let's watch a short video about manufacturing plant at Shanghai, China:

E. Excel food manufacturing Singapore has received FOOD SAFETY EXCELLENCE AWARD (Grade A) from Singapore Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) for consecutive 14 years! Congratulations!

To read more about how AVA award is judged, click here --> Sale of food act 

E. Excel also has won the "Asia-Pacific Super Excellent Brand-Outstanding Brand Excellence Award"!

Because of the perseverance of making safe and quality products for over 20 years, thus E. Excel products definitely gained my trust and I am worry-free to share to all my family and friends.

Lastly, be a wise consumer before you buying anything, not only for your own good, is for your families, friends and those arounds you too.

Cheers
Casper Teo
casperteo.ct@gmail.com

Grape/Grape Seed

Markets today include a wide variety of grapes. The most popular variety is the seedless grape. However, choosing seedless grapes means missing out on a very important type of phytochemical in grape seed: oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), which can help in maintaining eye health.

Grape seeds contain OPCs that are reported to be up to 20 times more powerful than vitamin C and up to 50 times stronger than vitamin E. Moreover, the amount of OPCs in grape seed far exceeds that in the fruit.

Inhibits Oxidative DNA Damage
A study compared grape seed extract and vitamin C's respective abilities to reduce oxidative DNA damage over time. Cells incubated with grape seed extract showed a significant 62% reduction in oxidative DNA damage. In comparison, vitamin C did not provide any significant reduction of single-strand DNA breaks. The result indicate that grape seed extract protects cell from oxidative DNA damage, which may mean improved inner health.

Oxidation is one of the main causes of various diseases. The OPCs in grape seed can help to enhance DNA's ability to repair itself. They effectively defend against free radicals to protect the body against oxidative damage and improve blood circulation by strengthening blood vessels. This aids in the prevention of conditions and diseases like allergies, ulcers, varicose veins, cataracts, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer, as well as slowing down the body's aging process.

Protect Vision
The OPCs found in grape seed may help to slow down the progress of diabetic retinopathy by strengthening blood vessels and improving blood circulation in the eyes.

In a controlled trial, the progression of retinopathy stalled in 60% of diabetics taking a daily dose of 150mg of OPCs from grape seed extract. Only 47% of those taking a placebo had a similar halt in retinopathy progression. OPCs in grape seed have superior antioxidant capabilities that protect against the damaging effects of oxidative stress and cataract formation.

Speeds up Wound Healing
Studies show that grape seed extract helps wounds heal faster and with less scarring. Scientists have found that, when applied to wounds, grape seed extract can help body clear disease-causing bacteria and produce more of a compound involved in regenerating damaged blood vessels. With faster blood vessel growth, more nutrient-containing blood flow can help to regenerate damaged tissue, speeding up wound healing.

Promotes Youthful, Radiant Skin
Scientific studies show that the OPCs in grape seed are high in antioxidant activity and easily absorbed by the human body. In addition, grape seed extract can support collagen structures and decrease UV damage to skin, thereby preventing premature wrinkles and reducing signs of aging for a youthful, radiant appearance.

仙人掌/仙人掌果實

仙人掌是非常強的植物，可以在惡劣的沙漠中生存。 墨西哥人認為它是生命和希望的一個美麗的象徵，並且它們廣泛地用於食物和醫學。 仙人掌也在傳統中醫（TCM）中受到高度認可。 在清朝時期，《本草綱目》有記載，仙人掌具有溫和的味道，性質寒冷，能促進氣（生命能量）和血液循環的流動， 降熱和解毒，可以減輕腫脹和減輕疼痛，加強脾臟和停止腹瀉，舒緩和利尿，並且可以用於治療許多外部和內部疾病。 此外，它的卡路里和鈉都很低。 仙人掌的優良營養價值在世界各地的不同文化是被公認的。

優良的營養價值
仙人掌提取物富含營養成分，如β-胡蘿蔔素，維生素C，鉀，鎂，鈣和鐵。 它還富含植物營養素，抗氧化劑和多糖體。
仙人掌具有高水平的氨基酸，包括脯氨酸和牛磺酸。 在2000年之前，牛磺酸已被發現在仙人掌，而它沒有在任何其他植物中被發現。 仙人掌還含有不是由人體產生的必需氨基酸，如組氨酸，異亮氨酸等。

強效抗氧化劑和毒性減少劑
研究表明，高水平的營養和抗氧化劑在仙人掌和仙人掌果實可以幫助防止DNA損傷，有效抑制和打擊自由基形成。 仙人掌富含類黃酮化合物，是一組植物營養素，可以幫助保護神經元免受氧化損傷。 β-胡蘿蔔素有助於仙人掌的高抗氧化活性。 仙人掌果實的抗氧化活性據說比維生素C強7倍！
仙人掌提取物減少氧化損傷和肝腎毒性。 在一項研究中，每天補充500g仙人掌果實兩週改善健康人的氧化狀態。

抗癌鬥士
仙人掌的植物營養素保護它免受紫外線的傷害，並確保它可以生存。相同的，這些植物營養素也是對人體非常有益的，因為它們能夠抑制不同腫瘤形成的過程和滋養免疫系統，預防疾病。仙人掌的抗氧化劑可以抑制自由基的形成和提高吞噬細胞的活性。多糖體能增強免疫力，增加 NK 細胞（自然殺手細胞）的活性，抑制腫瘤的形成。

對心血管健康的好處
科學家在仙人掌發現脯氨酸和牛磺酸。脯氨酸有助於膠原形成，預防動脈粥樣硬化和組織修復。 牛磺酸有助於抗擊心髒病，防止糖尿病，降低高血壓和減少焦慮。
此外，仙人掌提取物有助於降低膽固醇和甘油三酯水平，減少低密度脂蛋白（“壞”膽固醇），防止高血糖水平，穩定糖尿病血糖水平，並促進心血管健康。

有效的抗炎作用
仙人掌含有β-谷甾醇，一種抗炎的植物營養素，有助於傷口癒合。 科學家測試了擁有15％仙人掌提取物的外敷膏，發現仙人掌中的植物營養素通過抑制炎症，從而刺激新血管的產生和刺激成纖維細胞（有助於癒合的細胞）移動到傷口區域來加速細胞組織再生，並加速膠原蛋白的形成。

有效地改善皮膚
研究表明，當應用於皮膚時，仙人掌提取物保濕功能有助於防止水從角質層中蒸發，從而改善皮膚的屏障功能。 此外，仙人掌中的植物營養素有助於加速膠原蛋白的形成。
仙人掌果實富含維生素A，B1，B12，D3和核黃素。 此果實可以幫助促進皮膚修復和再生，軟化皮膚，並顯著改善皮膚的狀況和外觀。

Freeze-Drying, The Best Way to Preserved Food?

Food preservation involves preventing the growth of bacteria, fungi (such as yeasts), or other micro-organisms (although some methods work by introducing benign bacteria or fungi to the food), as well as slowing the oxidation of fats that cause rancidity. Food preservation may also include processes that inhibit visual deterioration, such as the enzymatic browning reaction in apples after they are cut during food preparation. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_preservation)

Based on The Home Preserving Bible (Source: http://astore.amazon.com/homepreservin-20/detail/1615641920), Canning, freezing, and drying food are the most common methods for preserving foods at home today. (Source: http://www.homepreservingbible.com/630-an-overview-of-10-home-food-preservation-methods-from-ancient-to-modern/)

There are other methods for preserving foods other than the above mentioned common steps, such as boiling, heating, salting, sugaring, smoking, pickling, jellying, curing (fermentation), pasteurization, vacuum packing, artificial food additives, etc.
(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_preservation)

Take a look at the short video about Preservatives:

However, there is one such method, so special and unique in the processing, with this method, the nutrients, the smells, and the flavours, are possible to preserved, upto 90-95% and with this technique, no prevervatives are needed to keep the sheft life longer! This method is call freeze-drying (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freeze-drying) And this method are currently using by NASA too. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_food#Processing)

All of the Nutritional Immunololgy Super Foods are being processed with two advanced technologies, which are freeze-drying and spray-drying. 

Cheers,
Casper Teo
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Ginseng/ Ginseng Berry

Ginseng is a rare plant that is only harvested after a long time. The ginseng fruit takes at least three or four years to mature, and its root needs at least six to eight years before harvesting. Ginseng grows all over the world, but only a few areas can produce high-quality ginseng.

Ginseng has long been considered the "king of herbs" throughout the world. Ji-Lin ginseng, a very high-quality variety of ginseng, alleviates fatigue and increases strength and stamina. In addition, Ji-Lin ginseng strengthens the lungs and spleen and helps curb chronic diarrhea as well as blood deficiency. It is believed that the continuous use of ginseng leads to longevity. Ginseng is also used to treat the problems of old age - lethargy, arthritis, issues with the reproductive system, and menopausal complaints.

Ginseng has been used to treat conditions such as loss of appetite, depression, asthma, epilepsy, cough, fever, liver disease, dysmenorrhea, headache, nausea, giddiness, gastritis, splenitis, ulcers, febrile illness, swelling, hemorrhage, inflammation and anemia.

Ginseng increases the efficiency of the endocrine, metabolic, circulatory, and digestive systems. 

Precious Ginsenosides
Ginseng is highly nutritious. It contains vitamins A, E, B1, B2, B12, niacin, calcium, iron, potassium, and rare phytochemicals called ginsenosides, which exist only in ginseng. The amounts of and types of ginsenosides in each type of ginseng vary. Different parts of the ginseng plant contain different types of ginsenosides, and each ginsenoside has different effects. Research shows that ginsenosides can strengthen the immune system, and they have been reported to effectively relieve inflammation in rats.

Different Parts, All Beneficial
Ginseng flower, stem, and leaf are all beneficial to the human body. For example, potent antioxidants found in ginseng leaf (Folium ginseng) help the body fight against disease. Ginseng leaf is bitter, yet slightly sweet. It is cold in nature and clears issues caused by heat. It also generates fluids in the body. Because of these properties, ginseng is often used to quench thirst as well as to alleviate sore throat and other heat-related conditions. It is also used to treat alcohol intoxication.

Do not underestimate the benefits of ginseng berry. In recent years, scientists have discovered that the nutritional value of ginseng berry is just as high as that of ginseng root. In fact, it may be even more precious than ginseng root. The amount of ginsenosides present in ginseng berry is about four times the amount in the root. 

Prevent Cancer
Studies report that ginseng can effectively prevent the formation of cancer cells. Studies show ginseng berry also reduces the risk of several types of cancer. One study found that ginseng users were 60% less likely to develop cancer compared to those who did not take the herb.

Improves Cardiovascular Health
Ginseng is considered a tonic for the blood. it can lower blood pressure to normal levels and even reduce cholesterol. Furthermore, reports indicate that chewing the ginseng root reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Treats Diabetes and Obesity
Research shows that ginseng berry extract holds real promise for treating diabetes and obesity.

Ginseng berry normalized blood glucose levels, improved sensitivity to insulin, lowered cholesterol levels, and decreased weight by reducing appetite and increasing activity levels. Ginseng berry may slow the digestion of food and decrease the rate of carbohydrate absorption.

Another study involved both type 2 diabetic and non-diabetic participants who received 3g doses of ginseng. Both the diabetic and non-diabetic subjects who consumed ginseng had blood-sugar levels about 20% lower - a significant decrease - than the subjects who did not consume ginseng berry. The study concluded that ginseng increases cells' sensitivity to insulin as well as the actual secretion of insulin.

Enhances Sports Performance
Ginseng berry helps the human body to utilize oxygen more effectively. It stabilizes heartbeat during exercise, and helps the body to return to normal physiological conditions faster after exercise.

Boosts Nerve Growth Factor Levels in the Brain
Ginseng contains compounds known as saponins, which have the ability to boost nerve growth factor (NGF) levels in the brain. NGF is vital for the normal development of the brain and the nervous system. It is a protein that helps neurons survive, remain healthy, and even grow.

Elevating NGF levels has been shown to improve symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases (like Alzheimer's disease) in animal models. 

Improves Focus and Mental Well-being
Ginseng is often used to alleviate other ailments such as stress and fatigue (specifically mental fatigue) and to improve memory and concentration.

Nourishes Skin
Ginseng berry is rich in antioxidants, which can decrease free radical damage to skin, thereby reducing visible signs of aging. Applied topically, ginseng berry extract may increase skin elasticity, improve skin softness and fineness, enhance skin hydration, and delay signs of premature aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. Stress and poor blood circulation can also cause skin dullness. Ginseng berry contains some of nature's best antioxidants for achieving radiant skin.

Ginseng Berry, photo by Drginseng

奇亞籽

奇亞籽是歐米茄-3脂肪酸最豐富的來源之一。 Chia從拉丁詞salvare得到它的名字，意思是拯救。 它的命名是因爲它的治愈性質。

強大劑量的歐米茄-3脂肪酸
28g的奇亞籽含有4915mg的歐米茄-3脂肪酸和1620mg的歐米茄-6脂肪酸。奇亞籽油中有66％是A-亞麻酸（ALA）是一種植物性質的歐米茄-3脂肪酸。 這個比例高於亞麻籽油（56％）。 每天消耗四茶匙的奇亞籽提供4.8g的ALA，其可以幫助預防和治療關節炎。

心血管健康增強劑
奇亞籽不含膽固醇。實驗研究表明，飲食中含有奇亞籽可以顯著降低甘油三酯水平和增加HDL（“好”膽固醇）。定期食用奇亞籽也可以降低血壓和炎症，降低心血管疾病的風險。
科學家研究了每天攝入約37g奇亞籽或麥麩維持12週的2型糖尿病患者。他們發現，那些飲用奇亞籽的人降低了心血管疾病的風險。患者擁有更薄的血液，所以不易導致血塊的形成，從而降低它們的心臟病發作和中風的風險。他們也經歷了減少的內部炎症和收縮壓（最高血壓）

抗氧化劑的來源
與其他來源的歐米茄-3，即魚，藻類和亞麻籽相比，它們沒有或擁有較低水平的抗氧化劑 - 奇亞籽富含抗氧化劑，能夠幫助打擊自由基和滋養免疫系統。

精力充沛的助推器
奇亞籽含有16%-18%蛋白質 — 比雞蛋更高 — 而且這種蛋白質是完整的蛋白質，含有豐富的氨基酸。奇亞籽中的蛋白質比普通穀類的蛋白質質量更高，並且比營養穀物如小麥（14％）和燕麥（15.3％）中的蛋白質含​​量更高。一湯匙的奇亞籽，加上一些水，可以維持一個人24小時。

奇亞籽含有鍶，能幫助白質吸收以便轉換成能量。它們也可以吸收超過12倍重量的水，幫助身體保存水。此外，奇亞籽可以幫助平靜神經和加強記憶。

眼部健康促進劑
奇亞籽對眼睛健康非常有益。一個優秀的ALA來源。 ALA具有強大的抗炎作用，可以幫助防止與氧化和炎症相關的眼睛狀況。這些包括乾眼綜合徵（DES），年齡相關的黃斑變性（AMD），白內障和糖尿病性視網膜病變。

Synthetic Vs. Wholesome Part 3

How do I make sure I have sufficient vitamins and minerals intake without taking vitamin supplements?

How much fruits and vegetables do we need daily? Based on USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), for every meal, we must fill half of our plate with fruits and vegetables. 

More info please click here --> MyPlate 

Based on WHO (World Health Organization), we must consume at least 5 portions of fruits and vegetables a day. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava and other starchy roots are not classified as fruits or vegetables. More info about healthy diet from WHO --> HealthyDiet

It is very clear that experts are aware that human should consume more plants than meats in order to be healthy. However, it is a challenge for us who living a fast paced lifestyle. We tend to eat our meals at irregular timing, consume less variety of fruits and vegetables, or loss of nutrients of vegetables due to overcook. 

As a conclusion, there are many benefits of eating more wholesome vegetables and fruits everyday. 

However, most people will choose to take vitamin supplements (or multivitamins) to secure their health. Reasons are:

• Convenience (take vitamin C as example, instead of peeling an orange and have to wash hands after eating, vitamin C pills/capsules are convenient way for replenish loss of vitamin C in body)
• Longer storage shelf life (vitamin supplements can keep in the bottle/packaging for longer period because it is synthetically produced, and chemicals is added as preservatives, while fresh fruits will get decomposed in short period of time)
• Cheaper (with lower price, multivitamin pills provides more vitamins and nutrients than fresh fruits and vegetables)
• Advertisements (Health benefits by taking vitamin supplements)
• etc etc.

In spite of everything, as I mentioned at earlier articles about synthetic vitamins (Click to read previous articles: Part 1 and Part 2) , thus, I choose to eat wholesome plants and fruits for my daily vitamin and mineral intake.

Due to frequent eating outside, although I did cook sometimes, it is very hard for me to eat enough of vegetables and fruits everyday. And that is why I choose to take VegeColor in helping me to take enough of vitamins and minerals! 

What is so special about VegeColor?

• Each packet of VegeColor contains 28 types of fruits and vegetables! (Yes, is 28 types of different colors of fruits and vegetables!). With one packet of VegeColor, you can easily take 28 types of fruits and vegetables each meal!) Take a look at the ingredients of VegeColor:

and this amount of fruits and vegetables are equivalent to

• No washing, no cutting, and no cooking is needed! All you have to do is just sprinkle on your food and stir it, then eat it. ^^

• It has passed through various of strict safety inspections, such as micro-organism, heavy metal, 1822 types of poison, and micro-lens tests.

• It was manufactured with high-end technology techniques, which is freeze-drying, that is why it is able to fit all 28 types of fruits and vegetables in to small, convenient packet, and still retain its nutrients!

• It is chemical free, pesticide free and preservatives free!

• It is wholesome!

• It is suitable for vegan / vegetarian. 

Below is the video showing how my friends and I incorporate VegeColor in our daily diet, and how easy it is!

Enjoy watching the video!!

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Cheers
Casper Teo

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Ginger

Ginger is one of the most commonly used spices in the world. Ancient cultures used it to preserve food and combat digestive problems. Chinese sailors used ginger to relieve seasickness, while the Greeks wrapped ginger in bread, which evolved over time to become the gingerbread with which we are familiar today.

Ginger contains various amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients, which can alleviate migraines, fight ulcers, and nourish the respiratory and digestive systems. Ginger contains the antioxidant vitamins A and C. Ginger helps alleviate or prevent a variety of ailments, namely indigestion, cancer, and arthritis. In some cases, ginger is recommended for arresting chronic internal bleeding.

Studies show ginger to be anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal. In China, reports show that fresh ginger has been highly effective for rheumatism. In the U.S., a study on 247 osteoarthritis patients showed that those who took a standardized and highly concentrated extract of ginger twice daily experienced greater reduction of knee pain than those given a placebo.

Ginger reduces inflammation by preventing overproduction of tumor necrosis factor and interleukin-1, which are cytokines that cause inflammation, pain, and damage to cartilage when tissue is injured. Ginger also suppresses enzymes' production of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory prostaglandins and leukotrienes, reducing pain and swelling. Ginger's anti-inflammatory property is also due to its antioxidant quality.

A serving of 100g of ginger provides 10% of the manganese an adult requires each day, making it ideal for bone nourishment.