Mung bean seeds and sprouts have a high number of peptides, which make them an interesting source for nutritional and bioactive compounds. There are more than 160 mungbean protein species, ranging from small to large. Some studies have revealed that mung bean proteins have other beneficial properties, such as antifungal and antibacterial activity. Further, they […]
Boswellia serrata is an ancient plant found in India, Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia. The tree is native to Africa, but is now grown across India, the Middle East, and Ethiopia. It is used in a variety of health products and skin products due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and immune-modulating properties. The sap is also […]
If you’re interested in losing weight, you might wonder whether protein is a good choice. The process of digesting protein raises your metabolism slightly, but it’s unlikely to offset the calorie-burning effect. But it’s worth looking into. Getting 30% of your calories from protein each day can lead to as much as 450 fewer calories […]
Oroxylum indicum, also known as the Indian Trumpet tree(Butterfly wood in China) is a flowering and small-to-medium size plant that is a part of the genus Oroxylum. It is grown in India, Thailand, Southwest China and other Asian area. The roots, leaves and fruit of Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz are used as herbal medicines in […]
Over the decades, high-protein, low-carb diets have evolved to allow the addition of healthy carbohydrates such as green leafy vegetables, avocados, berries, and nuts. That’s because diets without any carbs at all have been found to be bad for your health in the past. Eating a high-protein, low-carb diet for too long, especially without the […]
The black sesame is well-documented and well-known in TCM, study showed that black sesame contains about 60% fatty oil, and the main components in the oil are glycerides such as oleic acid, linoleic acid, palmitic acid and stearic acid. It also contains nutrients such as sesamin, arachidonic acid, sesamol, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, […]
Shii-take (Lentinula edodes), is a basidiomycetes, toadstoda, picoderma, originated in Asia, is the world’s second-largest edible mushroom. Lentinan polysaccharide is is the main active component of Lentinus edodes, and is a kind of high protein and low-fat food with rich nutrition and high medicinal value. Lentinan is a glucan with β -d (1→3) glucan residue […]
Resveratrol is a kind of biological strong natural polyphenols, also known as astragalus triphenol, is a tumor chemoprophylaxis agent, but also reduce platelet aggregation, prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases chemoprophylaxis agent. Experimental studies of resveratrol have shown beneficial effects on cardiovascular disease and cancer. Since resveratrol was first found in grapes […]
Anthocyanins are antioxidants and have other beneficial effects. Some of these effects include protection from cancer, improved vision, antiangiogenesis, nueroprotection, and antimicrobial activity. They are also important for plant reproduction and help protect plants from UV ray damage and cold stress. Anthocyanins can improve the immune system and fight off many diseases. Anthocyanins are found […]
Edible mushrooms are ideal natural or multifunctional foods or bisporus mushrooms. Common edible mushrooms include shii-take mushroom, agaric, golden fungus, tremella, straw mushroom, flammulina, hericium, tricholoma and wild edible mushrooms such as porcini, morels and so on. Eating edible fungi is becoming increasingly popular due to their high nutritional value. These mushrooms contain large amounts […]