We have talked a lot about functional food on this blog already. This is the continuation and last part of this topic. Read on:
Anti-bacterial Agents as functional foods
Antibacterial factors are contained in essential oils and
spices, the most common are cinnamon and cloves which contains aldehyde and
engenol respectively. Garlic also has antibacterial properties against gram
positive and gram negative bacteria.
Digestive Agents as functional foods
Spices help to stimulate the digestive enzymes and they also
help in salivation. Do you know that chillies (pepper) contain a substance
called capsaicin which increases gastric secretion and help stimulate the
digestive system for easy metabolism..Well, now you know (for those that ask me
to tell them the importance of pepper).
Immuno-potentiating Agents as functional foods
Probiotics can help enhance immune response, through
activating macrophages and increasing levels of immunoglobulins. They work well
when consumed together, like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria. Some of these
foods are yeast, yogurt, garlic and beet root juice (Zobo drink). They help
with the immune building functions of the body.
Some of the food we eat contain more than one healthy
property, consider these little food secrets, so as to help you plan your diet
effectively, we eat to live not live to eat. In as much as we do not want to
you to be so very meticulously conscious of every food you eat, we are trying
to advocate for healthy eating habits that help promote good health, devoid of
man-influenced diseases.
Eat wisely!
Enjoy!
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