Studies show the benefits of zince

Oktober 28, 2017
  • (KN10) KRT KIDSNEWS STORY SLUGGED:MILK-CALCIUM KRT PHOTOGRAPH (December 1) There are plenty of calcium-rich foods we can eat instead that are healthy for us, like calcium-fortified cereals and orange juice, or green leafy vegetables and beans. A cup of milk has 300 milligrams of calcium and a cup of yogurt 400 milligrams; to equal that, you would need to eat 3 cups of broccoli, 1 to 2 cups of beans or over a cup of boiled spinach. Multiply that by four and those veggies can also wreak havoc on your tummy. Spinach (1 cup, boiled) -- calcium 244 mg. (KRT) AP PL KD 2000 (Vert) (lde) (Diversity) HOUCHRON CAPTION (12/07/2000): There are plenty of calcium-rich foods, including fresh oranges, green leafy vegetables and beans. HOUCHRON CAPTION (10/25/2001)(01/12/2003): None. HOUCHRON CAPTION (01/04/2004): The national obsession is food: diet food, health food, fast food and fat food. But what we also need to consider is brain food - the dishes that really do boost our mental powers. Men's Health magazine's special edition Best Life comes up with a top 10 list. You probably know that experts recommend red wine and blueberries to help short-term memory. The list also includes spinach, which may protect against dementia, Photo: HO, MBR / KRT

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(KN10) KRT KIDSNEWS STORY SLUGGED:MILK-CALCIUM KRT PHOTOGRAPH (December 1) There are plenty of calcium-rich foods we can eat instead that are healthy for us, like calcium-fortified cereals and orange juice, or green leafy vegetables and beans. A cup of milk has 300 milligrams of calcium and a cup of yogurt 400 milligrams; to equal that, you would need to eat 3 cups of broccoli, 1 to 2 cups of beans or over a cup of boiled spinach. Multiply that by four and those veggies can also wreak havoc on your tummy. Spinach (1 cup, boiled) -- calcium 244 mg. (KRT) AP PL KD 2000 (Vert) (lde) (Diversity) HOUCHRON CAPTION (12/07/2000): There are plenty of calcium-rich foods, including fresh oranges, green leafy vegetables and beans. HOUCHRON CAPTION (10/25/2001)(01/12/2003): None. HOUCHRON CAPTION (01/04/2004): The national obsession is food: diet food, health food, fast food and fat food. But what we also need to consider is brain food - the dishes that really do boost our mental powers. Men's Health magazine's special edition Best Life comes up with a top 10 list. You probably know that experts recommend red wine and blueberries to help short-term memory. The list also includes spinach, which may protect against dementia, less
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Spinach, along with legumes, salmon and garlic, is a good source of cancer-fighting zinc.

Spinach, along with legumes, salmon and garlic, is a good source of cancer-fighting zinc.

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Several studies highlight zinc's benefits for your interior health. The Cochrane Library's Database of Systemic Reviews points out the important role zinc plays in the health of children 6 months to 12 years old. Worldwide, one in every 58 deaths in children under 5 is related to zinc deficiency.

Another study, from Tufts University, focuses on zinc deficiencies in people 65-plus; it found that 30 percent of folks in nursing homes had low serum zinc levels, weakening their immune system and increasing the risk of pneumonia.

A third study, from the University of Texas at Arlington, found that zinc helps prevent many cancers and slows down and stops the growth of esophageal cancer cells.

So how can you get more zinc? (Excess zinc can cause copper deficiency and neurologic disease, so remember that the recommended daily allowances are 11 mg of zinc for men and 8 mg for women; kids need 2-5 mg; teens 8 mg.) You can get your daily dose from foods such as spinach; legumes; flax, sesame and pumpkin seeds; garlic; peanuts; turkey; salmon; whole grains; and dark chocolate. We say dodge zinc from oysters, shrimp, lamb and beef.

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How to help during a seizure

What do actor Danny Glover, President Theodore Roosevelt and singer Neil Young have in common? All of them have or had epilepsy, disturbances in the brain's electrical activity that lead to recurring seizures.

An estimated 10 percent of Americans will have or have had a seizure at some point in their lifetime. Would you know what to do if you saw someone having a seizure?

Sometimes the only symptoms are that the person suddenly has a blank look accompanied by facial twitching. You should calmly guide the person to a safe, quiet place. If he or she is agitated, speak calmly.

Some seizures are more active: A person having what's called a generalized seizure may cry out, fall, jerk and become unaware of his or her surroundings. Some forms may interfere with regular breathing. The person may collapse suddenly. Incontinence can happen. Here's what to do:

Turn the person on his or her side to help breathing. Loosen anything around the neck.

Put something soft under the person's head.

Remove glasses if wearing, and any other nearby objects.

Seek medical help.

Do not put your fingers or anything else in the person's mouth. Contrary to popular belief, you can't swallow your tongue.

Do not try to restrain the person.

There are also nonepileptic seizures that can happen when a drop in blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat or very low blood sugar causes sudden changes in blood flow or glucose and oxygen supply to the brain. Call 911 immediately.

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