TEA (Part 2)

Herbal tea

Although not classified as tea in a technical sense, herbal tea still offers many health benefits. Herbal teas are made from leaves, roots, seeds, bark, flowers and other plants are medicinal. This tea contains no caffeine at all, making it suitable for children. So, you can enjoy it all day until bedtime because this tea will not disrupt your night's sleep. Avoid drinking herbal tea to lose weight, because it may contain dangerous laxatives. Herbal tea contains antioxidants and vitamin C are high. Here is a list of herbal teas that you can choose from.

1.   Alfalfa. Arabs call this the “father of all foods” while westerners treat it as cattle fodder. It is rich in minerals and nutrients, so useful against heart disease and cancer, and good for cystitis or inflammation of the bladder, and rheumatism. It boosts a sluggish appetite, and gives relief from bloating and water retention, and it relieves constipation.

2.   Angelica Root. Tonic for stomach troubles, colds, fevers, colic, and strengthens heart. The tea can also be put into eyes and ears as drops, and will help marvelously. Notice that you don’t always have to drink to get the herbal tea benefits.

3.  Anise (Star Anise). Helps expel gas, promotes digestion, relieves nausea and abdominal pain, soothes coughs and colds, and helps clear up congestion. It stimulates milk production in nursing mothers, and may reduce menopausal symptoms. It is also a spice, and can help other herbs taste better.

4.   Black Cohosh. relieves menopausal symptoms, and when used as a muscle relaxant, a natural anti-inflammatory treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Devotees love these herbal tea benefits.

5.   Blackberry Leaves. Picked, dried in the sun and infused with boiling water, blackberry leaves are the essence of most berry-flavored teas. Studies suggest that the leaves contain a healthy dose of flavonoids, which are known for their antioxidant activity, and it is really good for our health.

6.   Boneset. Brings down a fever, relieves flu symptoms, has a calming effect, and in a warm drink/tea is an excellent exporant – that is, it gets rid of the phlegm. In a cold drink, or herbal tea, it benefits as a mild laxative.

7.   Borage. This herbal tea can be used to bathe inflamed eyes, drunk as a tea, it is good for cleansing the blood, for fevers and jaundice, and to expel poisons. Can also be used as a gargle to loosen phlegm.

8.   Burdock. Burdock is nature’s best blood purifier, it helps rid the body of excess water weight, soothes pain of arthritis, rheumatism and backache, and relieves skin irritations.

9.   Butcher’s Broom. Butcher’s broom is popular in Europe to treat poor circulation in the legs (restless leg syndrome). It improves circulation in hands and feet, reduces edema in legs or feet, and reduces swelling from arthritis and rheumatism. It has also reduced pain from hemorrhoids.

10. Calendula. Externally, it smooths skin irritations, and promotes healing. Taken internally, as in a tea, it may help prevent macular degeneration.

11. Caraway Seeds. Used in baking is an excellent digestive aid, expels gas, reduces nausea, and improves the appetite. Helps to bring out phlegm in coughs and colds, and increases breast milk in nursing mothers.

12. Cardamom. Cardamom tea is made from dried white cardamom flowers and the sweetly aromatic seeds. Cardamom is an evergreen plant that’s grown mainly in India and Guatemala. Cardamom tea has a pungent, sweet and aromatic flavor. Cardamom tea helps treat indigestion, stomach pain and reduces flatulence and the problem of feeling nauseous. Cardamom tea fights pulmonary disease where lots of phlegm is present. It also works as a good expectorant and relieves coughs. If you have drunk too many cups of coffee, drink a couple of cups of cardamom tea to help detoxify the caffeine from your system. Drinking a cup of cardamom tea is helpful for women who experience mood swings during their menstrual period.

13. Cascara Sagrada. One of the best herbal tea remedies for constipation, but not habit-forming, also for gallstones, and bile or liver complaints, Native peoples called it “sacred bark” because of the wonderful results, however, it has a bitter, disagreeable taste, so it is wise to go buy the chocolate covered tablets instead of taking it straight.

14. Catnip. Excellent herbal tea benefits for clearing up colic and gas and cramps in bowels, safe for babies and children too.

15. Chamomile or Camomile. Chamomile tea helps to digest food. Chamomile also calms the mind and helps people relax and deal better with their stresses. Chamomile soothes the stomach and relieves bloating and indigestion. Good for relaxing, rheumatoid arthritis, relieves back pain, soothes skin irritations, and good for sunburns. Chamomile is one of the best known popular herbs which is used all over the world. People who find it hard to go to sleep should drink a cup of chamomile tea before going to bed. Chamomile is known to fight insomnia by relaxing the body and the mind, enabling the person to fall asleep naturally. People who are allergic to chamomile should abstain from drinking this tea.

16. Chickweed. While considered a nuisance by gardeners, it can be eaten like spinach, and makes a fine salve. It can also be used fresh, dried, or powdered. It is useful for bronchitis, pleurisy, coughs, colds, hoarseness, and inflammations. It heals and soothes anything it comes in contact with.

17. Cinnamon. It has many health benefits, and it is really easy to prepare. It is extremely beneficial for weight loss. It enhances our bodily strength to fight against viruses and also helps to control blood sugar. Cinnamon tea becomes even more effective when it is blended with honey. Cinnamon tea clears the brain and thought processes, excellent for upset stomach gas and diarrhea. It is also a spice.

18. Cleavers (galium aparine). Can be eaten like spinach, good herbal tea benefits for kidney and bladder troubles, makes a good wash to clear complexion, and has cooling down effect in fevers, and good for stone in bladder, for scurvy and dropsy/edema.

19. Cloves (or clove blossoms). Relieves toothache, controls vomiting. You could try the dried clove, but the herbal tea might be better. You get more of the herbal tea benefits.

20. Corn Silk. A good remedy for kidney and bladder troubles, especially when there is pain in the prostate gland in urinating, and for any painful urination. It can be useful to prevent bedwetting too.

21. Dandelion. Dandelion tea is made from the plant’s leaves and flowers. A natural diuretic and digestive aid, excellent source of vitamin A, and protects against iron-deficiency anemia. It contains immense vitamins and minerals. It lowers fluid retention and provides soothing pleasure to pain and swelling caused by arthritis. It improves our digestive system and liver function because rich in potassium and lecithin.

22. Dong Quai. Overall tonic for female reproductive system, reduces menstrual cramping and PMS, prevents anemia, and lowers high blood pressure. You can get this as a supplement.

23. Echinacea. The presence of anti-oxidants in Echinacea tea increases the power of the immune system. It reduces pain and inflammation and helps us to reduce at least twelve clinical symptoms of bad colds. The leaves and flowers of the uppermost part of the plant are the section believed to contain polysaccharides (a substance known to trigger the activity of the immune system). The native Indians of the Great Plains used this herb as a remedy for snakebites and skin wounds, and applied it directly to the mouth for toothaches and sore throats. It has also been successful in treating candida.

24. Earl Mindell. Earl mindell warns that since it stimulates the immune functions, those with autoimmune diseases should not take echinacea.

25. Elderberry. Used for centuries by gypsies for colds, influenza, and neuralgia. A tea of the flowers is good for inflammation and twitching of eyelids. As an ointment and/or a tea, it is valuable for all skin diseases, and a blood purifier. Useful herbal tea benefits for headaches in colds.

26. Elecampane. Good for coughs, asthma, and bronchitis, and works well for tuberculosis when combined with echinacea. It relaxes and is a tonic to the mucous membranes, bringing out phlegm, so it strengthens the lungs and a tea of elecampane is good for whooping cough. It has other herbal tea benefits too.

27. Eucalyptus. Just a few whiffs, will clear upper respiratory tightness in colds and flu. It is good for bringing up phlegm, as an antiseptic, it can help sooth stiffness and swelling brought on by arthritis and rheumatism.

28. Fennel seeds and leaves. Good for flavouring foods and medicines. A good eye wash, and for gas, acid stomach, gout, cramps, colic, and spams. Okay for small children if given in small doses. The herbal tea benefits also good for snake bites, insect bites, food poisoning, and for obstructions in the liver, spleen and gall, clearing up jaundice. Increases both urine and menstrual flow.

29. Garlic. helps prevent heart disease, reduces blood pressure and blood lipids, helps fight infection, and can even destroy some cancer cells. It is an excellent digestive aid.

30. Ginger. Ginger increases our energy and also acts as a stimulator. It helps to digest our food and to control problems like nausea and restores appetite. Also good for morning sickness. It is a spice as well. Arthritic people have found ginger tea helpful since it has anti-inflammatory properties.

31. Ginkgo (Ginkgo Biloba). Most researched/prescribed herb. Improves circulation through the body, improves mental functioning and the ability to concentrate, maybe be useful to relieve symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, and has been used to treat hemorrhoids.

32. Ginsing (Panax quinquefolia). used a lot in hot, tropic climates to prevent all kinds of diseases. Effective herbal tea benefits for cold, chest troubles, and coughs. Taken hot will cause perspiration. Also good for stomach troubles and constipation. It promotes appetite, and heals digestive disturbances.

33. Goldenrod. used internally to treat kidney and bladder stones and infections, as well as general urinary infections. It is sometimes included in cough medicine and is used to treat rheumatism.

34. Gotu Kola. improves memory, has a calming effect, good expectorant, that is, it can eliminate congestion due to colds, promotes healing after childbirth, improves circulation, and it reduces pain and swelling in phlebitis.

35. Hawthorn. Peach and berry flavored teas are made of the leaves, flowers and berries of the hawthorn plant. The plant is believed to contain flavonoid-like complexes that help improve cardiovascular health by helping to relax and dilate blood vessels, which increases blood circulation and lessens stress on the heart. Hawthorn berries are also believed to relieve water retention by draining the body of excess salt.

36. Hibiscus Flower. Hibiscus flower tea (sorrel) is made from dried hibiscus flowers that offers very high health benefits.. Hibiscus tea is known to lower blood pressure, reduce high cholesterol and strengthen the immune system (it’s rich in Vitamin C). Hibiscus flower infusions have known to reduce hypertension as well, in people prone to this condition. The presence of anti-oxidants in hibiscus tea gives us protection against cell-damaging free radicals. Red zinger tea and sorrel tea contain hibiscus.

37. Honey. Soothes the throat and is loaded with immune-stimulating antioxidants.

38. Hops. Contrary to its name, hops has a calming effect, relieves indigestion, and is an old-time pain-reliever. Another good after-dinner tea. It also relieves cramps and muscle spasms, and stimulates the appetite. It used to be used in ale as a preservative. Sprinkle in your pillowcase for insomnia.

39. Horsetail. Also known as fleabane, and silica, among other names. It helps the body to absorb calcium and nourishes the nails, skin, hair, and connective tissues. It will remove excess oil from skin and hair and makes individual hairs stronger, thicker and more resilient.

40. Hyssop. Helps relieve that stuffed head feeling and congestion in the chest, it is a good expectorant, relieves gas, improves the appetite, and is a good gargle for a sore throat.

41. Jasmine. The flowers make a delicious and appetizing tea (many commercial varieties now). Jasmine has a calming effect, and makes a good after-dinner drink. Some think it is an aphrodisiac.

42. Kava. Kava nature’s valium without side effects or affecting one’s mind, or making one sluggish. It helps you get a good night’s sleep, relaxes you, and reduces water retention.

43. Lady’s Mantle. Arabic women use this to restore beauty and youth. In the western world used to stop bleeding, regulate menstruation and stimulate appetite. It makes a soothing douche for vaginal irritations.

44. Lavender. Lavender tea is made out of the dried purple, pink and white colored flowers that grow on lavender shrubs. Used as a scented herb for many centuries, lavender’s medicinal uses have been appreciated and documented for centuries It helps us in many ways. A cup of lavender tea can soothe your mind and body, inducing sleep. If you are feeling down and depressed, a cup of lavender tea can help uplift your spirit. Very popular in aromatherapy. Recent studies show it has many other herbal tea benefits, and one study shows it can replace sleeping pills. Lavender tea helps sooth and treat flatulence, colic, bowel infections and an upset stomach. Lavender tea can be used as a wash on the chest to help reduce cough, bronchitis, asthma, cold and other respiratory issues, and is used for treating fever. For both children and adults, lavender is used to reduce body temperature during fever. Lavender also has healing properties, use a wash of lavender tea to help heal wounds, cuts, ulcers and sores.

TEA (Part 1)

Tea was first discovered in Yunnan province, China. Tea is rich in antioxidants, caffeine and theophylline with protein, fat and carbohydrate is almost 0%. Since the first tea is one of the most popular drinks. In addition to delicious when drunk and relax, tea consumption also has a good effect for health. It also acknowledged good for healthy skin and hair by many experts. All types of tea's health benefits, but some types of tea contain polyphenols and antioxidant levels higher than others. So, ideally one should try to consume all types of tea are there to get a lot of benefits. In Indonesia alone fragrant tea is tea that is often consumed.

There are several types of tea that is known throughout the world. Each tea is processed in different ways, making it a bit much different in terms of nutritional content. Certain types of tea can be superior or less in terms of a particular compound. However, each tea has a way of brewing different. There are three important things to consider when brewing tea is the tea itself, water, and equipment makers.

Dosing and storage of tea will determine whether or not the tea. The quality and the water temperature is also very influential in the sense that will be generated. Another with fax equipment, materials and old equipment will determine the aroma of brewing tea enjoyment. So these things are very important because they affect the taste, aroma and properties of the resulting tea.

Make tea not only to brew with hot water only. This process should also be considered, because it will affect the tea itself. To get a delicious taste and aroma evocative needed a good way of brewing tea. Of course efficacy brewing whenever you can get done properly.

Green tea

Green tea is obtained without fermentation (enzymatic oxidation), namely through inactivation of the enzyme polyphenol oxidase in fresh tea leaves. Methods of inactivation of the enzyme polyphenol oxidase green tea can be made by heating (hot air) and evaporation (steam/water vapor). Both of these methods are useful for preventing enzymatic oxidation of green tea catechins

Roasting tea leaves will provide aroma and flavor that is stronger than that of hot steam. Advantage by providing hot steam, is the color of tea will be bright green. In China, green tea is done to make the provision of hot steam in the tea leaves, while in Japan the tea leaves roasted. In both methods, the tea leaves are equally wither, but because these tea leaves are heated immediately after picking, the results remain green tea. This type of tea is the most popular in China and Japan. This tea is also considered as the most beneficial for health. This tea is obtained from fresh tea leaf that experience heating with steam at high temperatures.

Green tea contains about 25 milligrams of caffeine per cup. And the type of tea is more delicate taste than black tea. Green tea is also rich in antioxidants consist of compounds such as catechins, caffeine, theanine, and various vitamins and minerals. These antioxidants may contribute to heart health and prevent cancer. Green tea is often used to lowering cholesterol, losing weight (especially abdominal fat). Green tea is also beneficial in reducing the risk of diabetes and Alzheimer's.

Green tea is tea made from young shoots as long jing, bi luo chun, secha and yellow tea. Needed a pitcher for one kind of tea, in addition to the temperature used is 70-75 degrees Celsius. 2-3 minutes long brewing.

Jasmine green tea like Genmaicha and Shou May. The temperature used is 80-85 degrees Celsius, slightly hotter than green tea and white. However, almost the same as the old brewing green tea and white, about 2-3 minutes.

Black tea

Black tea also called red tea by the Chinese, Japanese and Korean, it is because the custom of the east call it red tea because the tea produced from this tea will be colored red, while the western people call black tea because the tea leaves used for brewing normally black. Black tea is the most popular type of tea and often consumed in Asia, including Indonesia. Indonesia itself is an exporter of black tea is the 5^th largest in the world.

Black tea longer undergo oxidation process compared to other teas. This type of tea has the strong aroma and can last longer if stored properly. Black tea is obtained through a fermentation process, in this case not using microbial fermentation as a source of enzymes, but performed by fenolase enzymes contained in tea leaves itself. In this process, most of catechins oxidized to teaflavin and tearubigin, an antioxidant compound that is not as strong as catechins. This fermentation process resulting in the oxidation of polyphenols is simple, namely tea catechins converted into more complex molecules and concentrated to give a characteristic of black tea, which is a colorless, strong and sharp taste.

Black tea is the most widely tea leaves undergo fermentation processing, so that it can be said black tea processing is done with the full fermentation. The first stage, the leaves are put on the shelf and left to wilt for 14 to 24 hours. Then the leaves are rolled and twisted to release natural enzymes and prepare the leaves for the oxidation process, at this stage of black tea leaves are still green. After rolling, the leaves are ready for the process of oxidation. Leaves placed in cold and damp, then the fermentation process takes place with the aid of oxygen and enzymes. The fermentation process determines the quality of the final result. After that, the leaves are dried or heated to stop the oxidation process to obtain the desired taste and aroma.

Black tea contains more caffeine than green tea or white tea is 40 milligrams in each cup and has a slightly bitter taste. Black tea is very good for people who need a lot of energy quickly. But for people who are sensitive to caffeine, you should avoid consuming black tea.

The main efficacy of this tea is strengthen our bones. Theaflavis and thearubigins antioxidant content are very useful for lowering bad cholesterol or LDL in the body. Three cups of black tea each day is believed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, lower cholesterol, hypertension, and stroke. Because the substance flavonoid quercetin, kaempfrol, and myricetin in tea can prevent blood vessel damage due to oxidation of cholesterol, affecting the levels of stress hormones. So if someone is eating black tea regularly will reduce the person's risk of heart attack and stroke.

Research published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology showed evidence that black tea effectively lowers cortisol, a stress hormone. The study found that people who drank black tea would be reduced stress more quickly than those who drank other types of tea. Furthermore, participants experienced a decrease in cortisol levels in their blood after severe stress. The key, they consume black tea four times per day for six weeks. Black tea is also able to reduce the risk of cancer.

Brewing black tea was made with hot water, temperatures between 90-95 degrees Celsius. Performed for 3-5 minutes, about the same as Oolong tea.

White Tea

White tea is a type of tea is not fermented at all, in which the drying and evaporation processes done with very short so that substances in tea catechins white is the highest that have properties more powerful than other types of tea. White tea leaves after being dried is not green but silvery-white and paler when brewed with soft and fresh aroma.

White tea is taken only from the tea leaves are picked and harvested choice before actually bloomed. White tea leaf buds taken from the best of every tree, and so-called white tea because when the leaves are plucked buds are still covered as fine white hair. Plucked tea leaves are the young shoots, and then dried by evaporation method (steam dried) or allowed to air dry (air dried).

Young shoots (leaves new bud growth) is not oxidized. This avoided the tops of sunlight in order to prevent the formation of chlorophyll. White tea production process consists of two stages, namely the evaporation and drying. Without the withering, rolling and fermenting it makes its appearance almost unchanged. The resulting tea was silvery-white. When it was served, white tea has a pale yellow color and a delicate aroma and fresh. This tea is the most gentle of all kinds of tea. Hence white tea produced only slightly compared to the other types of tea, and consequently be more expensive than other teas. White tea has anti-cancer properties of the most potent. In addition a very low white tea caffeine (15 mg per cup), making it a good choice for people who are sensitive to caffeine. The content of the antioxidant catechins and polyphenols is higher, because the manufacturing process is not much. White tea is a great addition to your diet.

The benefits of white tea, among others, suppress cancer cells, prevent obesity, counteracting free radicals better than tea types other, relieve diabetics, prevent aging because they contain high antioxidants that protect the substance of elasticity face that elastin and collagen, prevent skin problems, and slimming.

White tea is less well known, but did not make it less healthy. White tea, white tea extracts in particular proved able to slow the growth of bacteria that cause Staphylococcus infections, Streptococcus infections, pneumonia and dental caries, and improve immune system function. Antiviral and antibacterial effects of several brands of toothpaste is due to the additional white tea extract.

This type of tea is tea made from tea leaves, shoots like a silver needle and white peony. With temperatures similar to brewing green tea that is 70-75 degrees Celsius, and the old brewing about 5-10 minutes.

Oolong tea

Oolong in Chinese means black dragon because its leaves resemble small black dragon suddenly awakened when brewed, but this time oolong tea has been produced in Indonesia, such as Java Oolong, Bengkulu Olong and Banten Organic Olong.

Oolong tea leaves are processed by heating in a short time after rolling. Oxidation can be stalled in the heating process, so tea Olong called semi-fermented tea. Oolong tea is semi-fermented processed and made with special raw materials, namely certain varieties such as Camellia sinensis which gives special aroma. Type of oolong tea, is not so popular compared to other types of green tea or black tea. Most oolong tea leaves produced tea plantations in China and Taiwan.

The manufacturing process through a heating process that is performed immediately after rolling the leaves, with the aim to stop the fermentation process, therefore, oolong tea is referred to as semi-fermented tea. Raw material oolong tea leaves are taken from the top three, which are picked in time, which is when they are not too young and not too old. The first step is to make the processing of oolong tea leaves become wilted leaves are allowed to wilt for a few hours in the sun, but less than a day. Once the leaves wither, leaves stirred to eject tiny drops of water oolong tea from the leaves so that the oxidation process can begin. When the leaves are exposed to air, it will turn into a darker color. The length of time the leaves undergo oxidation depends on the type of oolong, some kind of only 10% oxidized, while others can be up to 50% oxidized. Steeping oolong tea taste more akin to green tea, but the color and the aroma is less powerful than black tea

Green oolong tea has a lower caffeine content, while black oolong tea has caffeine content is higher, about 30 milligrams of caffeine per cup. Oolong tea has higher antioxidants than green tea.

For benefits, oolong tea is useful to assist you in losing weight. This is because the consumption of oolong tea you will activate the enzyme are able to drive the fat stored in fat cells or commonly called triglycerides. Oolong tea is proven to encourage the body's metabolism, burn fat, help you lose weight, prevent cavities and maintain healthy skin.

Oolong tea has many we meet in the Indonesian market. But for make it can be done in two ways, first brewing between the water temperature is 85-90 degrees Celsius for 3-5 minutes. The second is the technique of cold brew. It makes quite like the kind of regular oolong tea, but after it is cooled in a refrigerator for four hours. After that you can enjoy oolong tea with different sensations.

YOGHURT

Definition of Yoghurt

Yoghurt or in Turkish called jogurt or yogurut, which means sour milk. Definition of yoghurt is pasteurized milk fermented with certain bacteria (Streptococcus probiotic bacteria and Lactobaccillus probiotic bacteria) so as to produce a sour taste and flavor. Along with the many studies on the health benefits of yoghurt, then developed recipes for the manufacture of yoghurt and its application in food or drink. For some people who like the taste of sour, yoghurt can be drunk directly without adding anything already tasted delicious. However, for people who do not like the taste of sour, yoghurt variations can be made so much more enjoyable.

Yoghurt is milk that is made through bacterial fermentation. Yoghurt can be made from any milk, including soy milk. But modern production is dominated from cow's milk. Fermentation of milk sugar (lactose) produces lactic acid that plays a role in the milk protein to produce a gel-like texture and smell unique to the yoghurt (Buckle et al, 1987). Yoghurt is often sold as is, however the fruit flavors, vanilla or chocolate are also popular. Yoghurt is made by inserting specific bacteria into the milk under controlled temperature and environmental conditions, particularly in industrial production. The bacteria ingest natural milk sugars and release lactic acid as a waste product. Increased acidity causes the milk proteins to make it solid. Increased acidity (pH = 4-5) also avoid the proliferation of potentially pathogenic bacteria.

In the United States, for named yoghurt, the product must contain the bacteria Streptococcus salivarius subspecies thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subspecies bulgaricus. In most countries, a product may be called yoghurt only if live bacteria in the final product. The products are pasteurized, which do not have any live bacteria, called fermented milk (drink). Yoghurt pasteurized has a long life span and does not need a refrigerator. Yoghurt has as much fat milk from which it was made. Because of the structure of lactose yoghurt destroyed, then the yoghurt can be consumed by people who are allergic to milk.

Yoghurt has been consumed for over 4,500 years and is well known throughout the world today. Yoghurt contains nutrients that are good for health. Some of the benefits of yoghurt is rich in protein, contains calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.

Yoghurt has always favored in Europe and America. Dutch society is the highest in the world of consumer yoghurt, followed by Switzerland, France, Japan and other countries. European Community, the Middle East, and Japan prefer yoghurt containing live microbes (Everlasting, 2010).

Yoghurt Making Process

The principle of making yoghurt is fermented, this process is very slow and unpredictable because it depends on the bacteria inherent in milk (Julene, 2011). The bacteria will be down lactose (milk sugar) into lactic acid and various components of aroma and flavor. According to Frazier and Westhoff (1978), the starter or the best bacteria for the manufacture of yoghurt is a mixture of L. bulgaricus and S. thermophillus. Starter dose given will affect the acidity of the yoghurt produced. Usually with a dose of 2-5% active yoghurt starter in the incubation temperature of 45 °C for 4-6 hours will produce yoghurt with acidity of 0.7-1.0% (Dewipadma, 1978).

Is very important to note that when inserting the starter, then the temperature of the milk must be cooled earlier than the current temperature of heating the milk of 90 °C to about 45 °C-55 °C. This is very important because if the starter is inserted at the time of the milk temperature is still high at about 90 °C the bacteria contained in the starter will die so that the manufacture of yoghurt will fail. To obtain good results, the comparison yoghurt starter use Thermophylus and Lactobulgaricus is 1:1.

Yoghurt is generally made from fresh milk, this milk can be liquid milk directly but to note, the milk used must be white milk (Rocha, 2009). Yoghurt can also be made from skimmed milk (nonfat milk) were dissolved in water with a certain ratio depends on the desired product viscosity. Aside from animal milk, yoghurt lately can also be made from a mixture of skim milk with vegetable milk (nuts milk).

Manufacture of yoghurt made with a fermentation process, the fermentation process is the taste of yoghurt will be acid, because of a change lactose into lactic acid by the bacteria. If the undesirable flavor that is not too acidic, add sweeteners (sugar, syrup) and artificial flavorings variety of fruits for example strawberries, pineapple, mango, guava, and so on.

Stages of the process of making yoghurt is heating, cooling, curing, and pasteurization. When yoghurt is consumed in the form of flavored yoghurt, then the stages of the process followed by the addition of sugar as a sweetener and flavored, packaging and freezing.

Heating aims to turn off all the microbes that exist in milk such as mycobacterium tubercolis, micrococcus and others, which can inhibit the growth of bacteria starter. In addition it also to lower the water content in the milk so that it will eventually obtained yoghurt with a fairly dense consistency.

Heating the milk can be done in various ways as follows: the milk is heated at high temperatures (below boiling temperature) within a certain period until the volume is reduced to 2/3 of the original amount, the benchmark is the volume of milk (heating not boil). The milk is heated by using a combination of temperature and time as follows: 85 °C - 90 °C for 10-15 minutes or 80 °C - 85 °C for 15-20 minutes.

The next process is the cooling. This process aims to provide optimum conditions for bacteria starter, cooling is done to a temperature of 50-55 °C, then after the temperature reached starter bacteria are added 2-3% of the amount of milk.

Curing can be performed at 37 °C for 24 hours or in an incubator at a temperature of 45 °C for 4-6 hours, incubation is stopped when it has reached the acidity of 4 to 4.5. After curing is usually yoghurt can be directly consumed as plain yoghurt.

To extend shelf life, yoghurt must be pasteurized for pasteurization process using a combination of temperature and timing will determine the success of the processing of yoghurt. Pasteurization temperature combinations can be used as follows: 80 °C - 85 °C for 20 minutes or 85 °C - 90 °C for 15 minutes.

Types of Bacteria

Here are a few types of bacteria in yoghurt:

1.   Streptococcus Thermophilus. Streptococcus thermophilus or Streptococcus salivarius subspecies thermophilus is a non-sporous streptococcus bacteria, non-pathogenic and non-motile. This type of bacteria commonly found in milk fermented products. Streptococcus thermophilus is typically used to produce yoghurt, cheese, milk, and other dairy products. Streptococcus bacteria beneficial to relieve symptoms of lactose intolerance, lowers stomach acid and other digestive disorders. Streptococcus thermophilus produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate) of respiration and nitrogen compounds produced from milk protein hydrolysis. In making yoghurt, Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus in cooperation with the bacteria lactobacillus. Lactobacillus bacteria play a role in the formation of the aroma of yoghurt, while the bacterium Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus plays a role in the formation of flavor yoghurt.

2.   Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Subspecies Bulgaricus. Lactobacillus delbrueckii subspecies bulgaricus (sometimes referred to as Lactobacillus bulgaricus) is a yoghurt bacteria that ferment lactose to produce lactic acid. These bacteria ferment the milk to produce acetaldehyde, which gives the typical yoghurt aroma. Culture of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subspecies bulgaricus bacteria surviving are typically used to produce various types of yoghurt, including regular yoghurt, organic yoghurt, kefir yoghurt, Greek yoghurt, and Bulgaria yoghurt. This beneficial microorganisms help break down lactose, helping the development of other good bacteria, maintain immunity against the disease, managing cholesterol levels, as well as effective in the process of lipid metabolism. Lactobacillus bulgaricus also inhibit the growth of harmful pathogenic microorganisms in the digestive tract. These bacteria even distinguish yoghurt with other types of dairy products. These bacteria will cooperate with Streptococcus thermophilus in fermented fresh milk to turn it into yoghurt.

3.   Lactobacillus Acidophilus. Lactobacillus acidophilus is beneficial bacteria that exist naturally in the mouth and digestive tract of animals and humans. These bacteria are used commercially to produce acidophilus yoghurt. Acidophilus is a type of bacteria that yoghurt may help reduce bloating, bad breath, repair the damage to the gastrointestinal tract caused by antibiotics, as well as maintaining the health and cleanliness of the bowel. Lactobacillus acidophilus is also used to produce sweet acidophilus milk, which is prescribed for patients with lactose intolerance. These bacteria can also be added to milk to reduce the pH level.

4.   Bifidobacterium. Probiotic bacteria Bifidobacterium are non-motile and anaerobes are often added to yoghurt, frozen desserts, powdered milk, and buttermilk. Bifidobacterium is a type of lactic acid bacteria and are naturally present in the human digestive tract. Bifidobacterium help reduce side effects and damage caused by antibiotics, smooth bowel movement, the treatment of diarrhea caused by antibiotics, maintain the balance of intestinal pH, nitrate inhibits the growth of bacteria in the colon, as well as synthesize vitamin B-complex.

Nutrient Content of Yoghurt

Yoghurt is very good for health. Fermented lactic acid bacterium Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus has a myriad of benefits. These bacteria are able to decipher the milk sugar (lactose) into lactic acid. Lactic acid is what causes the yoghurt tastes sour. The fermentation process causes reduced levels of lactose in yoghurt, so that yoghurt is safe for consumption by people who are allergic to milk and elderly.

In the market there are two types of yoghurt, namely yoghurt (plain yoghurt) thick and lumpy and yoghurt ready to eat with watery texture and has added sugar and fruit flavor. In terms of nutrition, yoghurt is not much different from the milk. However, because the fermentation process there are some nutrients that it implies higher in yoghurt such as vitamin B1, vitamin B2, as well as some types of amino acids making up the protein.

Each 100 g of yoghurt contains energy 52 kcal, protein 3.3 g, fat 2.5 g, carbohydrates 4.0 g, calcium 120 mg, phosphorus 90 mg, iron 0.1 mg, retinol 22 mcg, and thiamine 0.04 mg. Calcium and phosphorus are very high, so it's good for preventing osteoporosis, and colon cancer. In the stomach and small intestine there are many types of microflora, the dominant one is the lactic acid bacteria.

Bacteria from yoghurt can live in the intestines and in symbiosis with other microflora. The presence of beneficial bacteria in the gut provide conditions that could prevent the growth of microbial pathogens. Benefits, a variety of diseases caused by microbial infection or poisoning can be avoided due to the inhibition of growth of microbial pathogens. Bacteria contained in fermented milk are probiotic bacteria can produce lactic acid. The resulting lactic acid is able to metabolize cholesterol that comes from food into a form of plant sterols that can not be absorbed by the intestine. Therefore yoghurt can lower cholesterol. Another benefit of yoghurt is to prevent hypertension and coronary heart disease. Yoghurt has long been known as a traditional drink healthy. One of the benefits of yoghurt is to diet and prevent gastrointestinal cancer. Because yoghurt contains "good" bacteria such as Streptococcus salivarius subsp. thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus which can improve the balance of flora in the gastrointestinal tract.

Types Of Yoghurt

Based on a discovery, yoghurt can be distinguished on Bulgarian yoghurt: using strain culture of Bulgaria, namely Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. Greek yoghurt: made from milk that had been mixed with the cream so that the fat content to 10%. Other forms can be in the form of a standard (5%), low-fat or low fat (2%), and non-fat or non-fat (0%).

Based on the cooking method, yoghurt can be distinguished on yoghurt pasteurized, namely yoghurt after an incubation period finished pasteurized to kill bacteria and extend shelf life. Frozen yoghurt, namely yoghurt stored at freezing temperatures. Dietetic yoghurt, yoghurt that is low in calories, low in lactose, or added vitamins and protein. Yoghurt concentrates, namely yoghurt with approximately 24% total solids.

Based on the levels of fat, yoghurt can be distinguished on the full-fat yoghurt (fat content of more than 3%), half-fat yoghurt (fat content of 0.5 to 3.0%), and low-fat yoghurt (fat less than 0.5%). Differences in the fat content based on the type of milk and mix materials used in its manufacture.

Based on yoghurt taste distinguished among others that plain (natural), fruit yoghurt and flavored yoghurt. Plain yoghurt has a very sour taste, therefore, not everyone liked it, yoghurt this kind usually used to mix salad. Fruit yoghurt is yoghurt mixed with small pieces of fruit or fruit juice, usually the addition of fruits approximately 10%. Flavoured yoghurt is yoghurt flavored with synthetic and food coloring.

Benefits of Yoghurt

Yoghurt can be categorized as one multifunctional foods, foods that serve to address the various diseases that can boost health and fitness. Yoghurt has many benefits, including:

1.   Rejuvenating face. Do not need to cost a fortune to treat the skin to make it look perfect. Yoghurt contains lactic acid, which is a component in prenting chemicals for skin replacement. The trick is very simple: Mix 1 cup of yoghurt with 2-3 drops of olive oil or almond oil and 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply all over the skin of the face, leave on for 20-30 minutes, rinse and pat dry. Feel a result, the skin will be firmer and radiant. Perform routine.

2.   The cleaners are environmentally friendly. Home furnishings are very prone to dust that causes dull. Furnishing of sparkling brass can re-use yoghurt. The lactic acid serves crust eroded dirt or dust on the furniture. The trick wipe the entire surface of the furniture with a damp cloth, then wet a clean cloth with a few spoonfuls of yoghurt, rub the surface until shiny brass furnishings. The results are longer than brass furniture will look as new furniture.

3.   Helps digestion. Yoghurt can help stomach problems. Probiotics (beneficial bacteria species) contained in some yoghurt to balance the microflora in the gut and can aid digestion and keep the body healthy. To receive benefits, make sure the yoghurt contains at least one billion colony-forming units (colony-forming units or CFUs) live probiotics. This information is usually available on the websites of well-known brands of yoghurt.

4.   Keeping the heart healthy. Yoghurt is also good for the heart because low-fat, fat-free even. Eat can help lower the risk of developing high blood pressure. Special proteins in milk regulate blood pressure, levels of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and blood pressure-lowering effects.

5.   Maintain immunity against bad bacteria (Antimicrobial). The study, conducted on 68 people who consumed two cups of yoghurt per day showed quite positive results. They have higher levels of interferon. Dorland medical pocket dictionary, interferon is a glycoprotein that is one of the family formation can be stimulated by bacteria, serves as immunoregulatory and secrete antiviral activity. In addition to the lactic acid produced yoghurt, which are also produced antimicrobial substances that produce antibiotics and some good bacteria that prevent bad bacteria attack produced by acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide.

6.   Prevent Candida albicans. Candida albicans, a type of fungi that cause disease lady called vaginitis is a venereal disease that cause itching and discomfort on the part of the female genital. Candida albicans fungus is able to be controlled by the growth of probiotic bacteria. Women who consume yoghurt can reduce the level of acidity (pH) so as to reduce the development of fungal infections.

6.   Reduce the risk of high blood pressure. By consuming 2-3 servings of yoghurt a day, can reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

7.   Preventing osteoporosis. The absorption of calcium and phosphorus which serves for bone strength is produced by lactic acid-producing metabolites. Bone metabolism is also capable of running both because yoghurt helps produce vitamin K, which plays an important role in this regard. Because milk-based, then the yoghurt contains calcium and vitamin D. Both of these substances can help a person affected by osteoporosis.

8.   Help us fuller. Calories contained in yoghurt to make yoghurt foods that can help someone feel fuller.

9.   Supports the digestion of lactose. Drinking fermented milk like yoghurt is highly recommended for the deficient enzyme. Lactic acid bacteria can ferment lactose in milk into glucose and galactose, as well as stimulating the secretion of the enzyme lactase in the digestive tract. Fermented beverages and yoghurt is more easily digested by the body than milk without fermentation process so that both are used as an alternative for patients with the inability to digest lactose milk. Lactose intolerance is the body's inability to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk at most. When a person consumes lactose found in milk and products like the bacteria in the large intestine convert lactose into lactic acid and carbon dioxide. Within 30 minutes, raised the general symptoms, which include nausea, muscle cramps, bloating, and diarrhea.

Yoghurt contains lactose nearly as much milk, but some people with lactose intolerance can digest it without interruption. Because yoghurt contains microorganisms that synthesize lactase, and this aids in digestion of lactose. Yoghurt is more easily digested by the body than milk.

Although it seems a bit sour, but you can benefit through yoghurt. Currently, there are many products made from yoghurt that adds to the pleasure and taste of yoghurt such as frozen yoghurt and a variety of fruit-flavored yoghurt. Consumption of yoghurt can make your body healthier.

10. Prevention of tumor and cancer. Derived anti-tumor effect of Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Lactobacillus achidophilus produced yoghurt. Research on mice shows, multiplication cancer cells in mice that were fed yoghurt is more constrained than mice without yoghurt. The bacteria involved in the fermentation of milk can alter pre carcinogenic substances present in the digestive tract that can inhibit the occurrence of cancer. Uterine cancer and prostate cancer is able to be prevented by the content yoghut containing folic acid and zinc.

11. Improving growth. Results of the study with mice suggests that bacteria living on yoghurt, especially Streptococcus thermophilus, has the ability to increase the body weight of mice, in particular by improving the digestibility and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.

12. Inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Lactic acid can reduce or kill the pathogen bacteria (disease-causing bacteria) and suppress the production of dangerous compounds, such as amines, phenols, skatol, and H₂S which is produced by pathogenic bacteria. Lactic acid bacteria also produce antibiotics that can inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, the yoghurt has medicinal value of the stomach and intestines were injured.

13. Fix the abdominal movement. A study conducted on a number of the elderly showed that administration of Streptococcus thermophilus cultures can increase stomach movement of 4.8 times to 5.7 times in 10 days. Abdominal movement is needed to expedite the process of spending feces. At the time of yoghurt through the digestive tract an increasing number of Bifidobacterium bacteria that play a role in normalizing stomach movement.

13. Anti-diarrhea. Yoghurt can prevent the activity and the growth of pathogenic bacteria cause gastroenteritis trigger diarrhea. Lactobacillus bulgaricus (one of the bacteria that play a role in the formation of yoghurt) can produce bulgarican, namely anti-microbial effective to inhibit pathogenic organisms.

14. Yoghurt is also often used for people who want to lose weight with the proviso consumed without sweeteners.

15. Good for intestinal health. Yoghurt contains good bacteria such as Lactobacteria, especially acidophilus. The bacteria that increase the good bacteria in the colon, thereby decreasing the risk of colon cancer.

16. Assist the absorption of nutrients. Yoghurt increases the absorption of calcium and vitamin B. The presence of lactic acid in the yoghurt will help digest dairy calcium. By doing so, will be more easily absorbed calcium.

17. Help cure gastrointestinal infections. The existence of viruses and gastrointestinal disorders will form sores in the lining of the gut, especially the cells that produce lactase. Although only temporary, children may develop lactose intolerance as long as 1-2 months after infection of the digestive tract. Because it contains very little lactose and more lactase enzyme, doctors often use yoghurt to restore the health of the digestive apparatus. Research shows, yoghurt accelerate the healing of diarrhea in children.

18. Rich in calcium. In an average cup of yoghurt contains about 450 mg of calcium. This mineral is very beneficial for the health of the colon. People who diet high in calcium such as in the Scandinavian countries, have a higher incidence of colorectal cancer is lower compared to other countries.

19. Sources of protein. One glass of plain yoghurt contains 10-14 grams of protein, or about 20 percent and the daily protein requirement. The fermentation process makes protein in yoghurt is more easily digested.

20. Lower cholesterol. Experts estimate that there are live bacteria in yoghurt is able to assimilate with cholesterol. It could also be because the yoghurt binds bile acids, causing a cholesterol lowering effect.

Tips for Choosing Yoghurt

If you do not have time to make and want to buy yoghurt in the market then there are some things to note:

1.   Choose a thick yoghurt.

2.   Choose yoghurt that is stored in cold temperatures do the outside because usually sterilized again so that the microorganisms are gone.

3.   Watch Out label that plain yoghurt or yoghurt drink tailored to our needs.

4.   Watch Out expiration date.

DATES (Phoenix dactylifera)

"Prophet iftar with Ruthab (wet dates) before the prayer, if no Ruthab, then he takes tamr (dry dates) and if there is no tamr, so he drank the water, mouthful by mouthful" (HR. Abu Daud and Tirmidhi).

Dates are the fruit that comes from a palm tree Arecaceae family of genus phoenix. The scientific name of this fruit is Phoenix dactylifera. This fruit is believed first discovered around the edge of the Nile and the Euphrates region. As for today, palm fruit cultivated in areas that have warmer climates, such as in some Middle Eastern states, Africa, Australia and the Americas. This tree has leaves that little, then there are thorns on leaf stalk and a single root system.

To bear fruit, it takes a long time for the palm tree. At least we have to wait 4 years to 7 years of age in order to bear fruit and the harvest is quite long as well, ie 7 years to 10 years. Dates trees mature in an average of one tree will produce fruit 80 kg to 120 kg per harvest.

Palm fruit has become a staple food in some Middle Eastern countries for thousands of years (until now). If according to an exact science, still unknown origin of the tree, but if glanced at the history of Islam, the palm tree has been used since at the time of the Prophet.

Dates are an important traditional crop in Turkey, Iraq, Arabia, North Africa to Morocco. In Islamic countries, dates and yogurt or milk are the main traditional food for breaking the fast during Ramadan.

But, do we know why the Prophet advocated breaking with dates or water?

Ibnul Qoyyim Rahimahullah describes the hadith,

"The way the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam who break their fast with dates or water, contain very profound wisdom once. Because when fasting, the stomach is empty of any meal. So it is not something that perfectly fits the liver can be supplied directly to all organs of the body and directly into energy, other than dates and water. Carbohydrates contained in dates more easily to the liver and better suited to the condition of the organ. Particularly fresh ripe dates. Liver will be easier to accept that is very useful for these organs as well as can be directly processed into energy. If there are no wet dates, dried dates was good, because it has a high sugar content of the element as well. If there is also, quite a few sips of water to cool the heat of the stomach due to fasting so it can be ready to receive food after it "

Doctors Abdurrauf Hashim Ahmad Ramadan in his book wath Tibb said:

"In the hadith contained great reasons is health. Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam has chosen to prioritize dates and water than others. While the possibility to take other foods is very large, but because there is guidance of divine revelation, the Prophet Shalalllahu' alaihi wa sallam select the type of food dates or water as the best for those who fast. So, that is necessary for people who want to break the fast are the types of foods that contain sugar, liquid that is easily digested by the body and directly rapidly absorbed by the blood, stomach and intestines as well as water as a remedy to eliminate hunger. Substances that contain sugar are glucose and fructose requires 5-10 minutes can be absorbed in the human gut when empty. And the situation occurs in people who are fasting. Type of food rich with the best category is the palm particularly Ruthab (wet dates) because it is rich in elements of sugar, namely glucose and fructose are easily digested and absorbed by the body "

Subhanallah, fruit that is mentioned in the Qur'an (at least, as much as twenty times the name of this fruit is called. Fifteen verse call along with other plants, as a gift of God to mankind) is very fitting to break the fast as the above explanation. That is why, we are encouraged to break their fast with a date as the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad.

But you know, why a lot of dates is called the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad favored sallallaahu 'alaihi wassallam.

The palm fruit is believed to have a myriad of features and benefits that are very good for the human body. It is not only scientifically proven per se, but has also been enshrined in the Holy Qur'an and the Prophet Salallahu 'alahi respectfully.

This fruit has many nutrients that are important and beneficial to the body. Dates that have matured sugar content of 80% and the rest is made up of fat, protein and other mineral products, such as iron, copper, folic acid and magnesium. Dates also contain lots of fiber and also as a source of potassium. Palm fruit contains calories and almost all of the calories came from carbohydrates. Here the nutrient content of the palm fruit. Calcium 52 mg; fat 0.43 g; fiber 2.4 g; Carbohydrates 75 g; Nicotinic acid 2.2 mg; Magnesium 50 mg; Copper 2.4 mg; Zinc 1.2 mg; Sulfur 14.7 mg; Sodium 13 mg; Chloride 271 mg; Glucose 38.5 g; Phosphorus 63 mg; Energy 323 cal; Protein 2.35 g; Vitamin A 90 UI; Vitamin B1 93 mg; Vitamin B2 144 mg; Potassium 667 mg; iron 1.2 mg; Biotin 4.4 mg; folic acid 5.4 mg; Ascorbic acid 6.1 mg; niacin 2 mg; Cobalt 1.9 mg; Fructose 35.5 g; Beta carotene 5 mg.

Types Of Dates

Several types of dates can be found in Arabia, some of them are listed here. Afandi, Ajwah, Anbarah, Baiḍ, Barny, Berḥi, Dhawy, Gharr, Ḥelwah, Ḥelya, Jebaily, Ka'ekah, Khalas, Khoudry, Khuḍab, Lunah, Lubanah, Mabrum, Maktoomi, Medjool, Menaify, Meskany, Mushukah, Rabiyyah, Rashudiah, Safawy, Shishy, Sariyyah, Sawaida, Shahel, Shalaby, Shoukry, Sufry, Sukkary, Suqa'ey, and Wananah.

Privileged Dates

1.   Can Protect the Body of Toxins

Prophet Salallahu 'alahi respectfully once said; "Anyone who takes a seven-point dates, it will be protected from the poison". And indeed, in one story is told there was a Jewish woman who attempted assassination of the Prophet to put poison in the food Prophet at Khaibar War. It turns out the toxins are ingested by him could be neutralized by substances contained in dates. Bisyir Ibn al-Barra’, one of the companions who also eat the toxin died. But the Prophet survived.

2.   Containing Anti-Cancer Substance

In a study in Egypt, it was the cancer has not spread to areas where the population consumes a lot of dates. And later proved that it was because the dates have substances that can kill cancer cells. As it is known, most of the inhabitants of Arabia or who live in the Sahara and the oasis make dates as a staple food.

Dates are one of the specialties in the Middle East. Bedouin Arabs, made of dates on a regular basis. According to a survey, the prevalence of people with cancer and heart disease at a very small bedouin tribes and the lowest compared to other Arab population.

3.   Has the High Sugar Levels

In a hadith narrated by Abu Daud and Tirmidhi, said from Anas, he said, "The Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wassallam, breaking the fast before praying by eating fresh dates, if not then with dry dates, and if not there, he drank a few sips water".

It is clear that in fact dates have good content to restore the body's energy after fasting. And indeed, it dates is the kind of food that is rich in glucose, which can replace sugar substances that dried after a day of fasting.

And another great, why did the Prophet advocated breaking with dates is not without reason. It turns every 100 grams of fresh dates contain 277 calories obtained from 58 percent carbohydrates. And carbohydrate contained in dates also form short chains and easily soluble in water which is fructose. So that the energy provided by the date more rapidly absorbed by the body than when consuming sucrose sugar such as sugar cane.

4.   As a Source of Protein

The content of total protein on a date reaches 1.4 to 1.7 grams / 100 grams of wet dates, the number is estimated to equal the amount of protein found in meat. The protein content in palm fruit will reach its peak at the stage of maturity kimri and continued to decline in line with the degree of maturity of the fruit. Other substances contained in dates such as Threonine, Lysine and isoleucine as essential amino acids and even amounted to hundreds of times more than that contained in apples.

5.   Containing Complete Multivitamin

The content of which is also very important that the content contained on dates is pro-vitamin A (beta carotene), which reached 89 micro grams per 200 grams of fresh fruit. Vitamin A is also beneficial for eye health, so do not be surprised if most people consume palm desert diligently to strengthen auditory and visual focus. Besides palm also contains vitamin B complex, vitamin C and vitamin K, which act as anti-oxidants.

6.   Mineral Resources Element

Palm fruit found to contain a lot of mineral elements that are good for the body, such as phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium, sulfur and chlorine. Serves as phosphorus and calcium to build bones and teeth health, phosphorus also plays an important role as a brain food. Iron is essential for the activity of the formation of hemoglobin and red blood substances so as to prevent anemia.

7.   Rich in Fiber

The fiber contained in the dates was able to prevent the absorption of LDL cholesterol in the intestine. The fiber content in dates also can prevent colon cancer, because the fiber helps to protect the intestinal mucous membrane to reduce exposure to and recall of chemicals.

8.   Very Well For Pregnancy and Childbirth

Doctor Muhammad an-Nasimi in his book, ath-Tibb an-Nabawy wal 'Ilmil Hadith (Medicine Ala Prophet and Modern Science) said that pregnant women who give birth in desperate need of food and drinks that are rich in sugar element. This is because the amount of contraction of the muscles of the uterus when it will release the baby, especially if it takes a long time.

So that the sugar content and vitamin B1 helps to control the rate of motion of the uterus and increase systolic period, the contraction of the heart when blood is pumped into the arteries. And the two elements contained in many wet dates (Ruthab). Ruthab sugar content very easily and quickly digested by the body.

9.   Streamlining ASI and Treating Infertility

Some hormones contained in dates also serves to inhibit the activity of thyroid hormone or gland thyreoidea. And also generating mammary gland hormones, so as to facilitate breastfeeding. Palm juice is also believed to cure infertility.

10. As an antidote Magic

Mentioned in Sahih Bukhari Muslim, hadeeth narrated by Sa'ad bin Abi Waqqas, the Prophet Shalallahu ‘alahi wa sallam said; "Whoever consumes seven points Ajwah dates in the morning, then on that day he would not be affected by poison or magic."

Ajwah dates relating to the privileges, Ibn Hajar Al-Asqalani quoting the words of Imam Al-Khathabi also revealed: "Ajwah dates are beneficial for preventing poison and magic because of the prayers and blessings of the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam to Medina Dates, not because the essence own."

Benefits Dates

Here are the benefits of a date for health.

1.   Maintain healthy bones and teeth

Date palm fruit useful to strengthen bones, prevent premature osteoporosis, and strengthen teeth. This is because the palm fruit contains minerals, selenium, manganese, magnesium, and copper is an essential part of the growth of healthy bones and teeth strong. The palm fruit is very good for consumption by the elderly and those who already have bone loss while still young.

2.   Reduce allergic reactions

Palm fruit may reduce allergic reactions. Because ancient fruit that has existed since the 5^th century BC, contains organic sulfur. A study reveals that organic sulfur compounds positively affect approximately 23 million people in America who have seasonal allergies.

3.   The process of blood clotting

Date palm fruit can be useful in the process of blood clotting. This is because the palm fruit is rich in vitamin K and vitamin B-complex. B-complex vitamins such as vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), niacin, pantothenic acid and riboflavin. This vitamin helps the body to regulate the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

4.   Good for the nerves and the brain

Palm fruit contains nutrients and vitamins that are best for the health and nerve function. Potassium contained in the palm fruit is an ingredient to enhance the nervous system that is more responsive and healthy. Can increase brain activity, can be thought quickly, and keeping the focus in the face of a problem.

5.   Overcoming anemia

Anemia caused by iron deficiency. Iron becomes a component of hemoglobin in red blood cells and determine the oxygen-carrying capacity of blood. Palm fruit contains iron as much as 0.90 milligram or 100 grams per palm fruit (about 11 per cent of RDA).

6.   Preventing a stroke

Dates can also be beneficial for preventing stroke. This is due dates can eliminate most of the bad cholesterol that can lead to stroke. It is recommended to consume a date.

7.   Preventing coronary heart

Potassium contained in palm is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps to control heart rate and blood pressure.

8.   Smooth defecation

As a laxative food, dates can be useful to smooth bowel movement and prevent constipation. Additionally, the content in dates is also useful to facilitate urination channel and prevent urinary stone disease and prostate.

9.   Maintain eye health

The palm fruit is rich in vitamin A. Vitamin A is a vitamin that maintaining eye health because it contains anti-oxidants. Vitamin A can also conserve moisture and strengthen eyesight.

10. Energy

This is the reason why it is recommended to break the fast with a date. This is because dates are rich in glucose, fructose, and sucrose. Dates can be a snack, especially when you're feeling sluggish.

11. Overcoming constipation

Dates contain high fiber. High fiber is also found in other foods, such as oatmeal. High fiber beneficial to aid the digestive process to make it more smoothly. How to use dates as constipation drug, first soak overnight dates with boiled water. The next time eating dates on the results of the marinade. Drinking water used rendamannya also useful for overcoming constipation.

Behind a million properties, under certain conditions, a date is quite risky for health. Therefore, to note the dose or consume servings a day, do not go overboard. Here are some of the side effects and risks to the health of dates.

1.   Can Increase Blood Sugar Levels

The high natural sugar content of dates increases the risk of blood sugar levels that trigger type 2 diabetes.

2.   Increase Weight

Although it contains high fiber, natural sugar content of dates are also at risk for those who are undergoing a diet program. Not only that, the high calories on dates other than fresh fruit, such as apples, pears, blackberries, and raspberries, making it difficult to control weight.

3.   Risk for Patients with Diarrhea

If you suffer from diarrhea, you should avoid dates because it can trigger vomiting and abdominal fullness.

4.   Stomach Cramps

Dates are a rich source of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. Including a high potassium content, the risk of causing stomach irritation and result in abdominal cramps.

5.   Bloating

Drink a glass of water after eating fresh dates can cause bloating. Although rare, you should be wary.

6.   Tightness in Lungs

This negative effect of dry-textured palm fruit a little rough. Creating the chest, the lungs, uncomfortable and claustrophobic.

7.   Obstruction Intestine

A blockage in the flow conditions of the intestine. This condition is not too worried, but need to watch out to prevent the worst.

8.   Dental Problems

The high content of sugar and carbohydrate the dates can damage teeth if consumed in excess of dates. Should rinse your mouth or brush your teeth after eating dates.

This delicious palm fruit other than beneficial to health is also beneficial for beauty. Benefits of a date for beauty, among others are:

1.   Addressing Sensitive Skin

Palm fruit also contains vitamin B6 and protein which can prevent skin infections and can make your skin fresh. To obtain these results, the fruit can be utilized as a mask that is applied to the face or on sensitive skin that is irritated. How to make a mask by mixing palm is smoothed with a cold yogurt. Then use as a mask and rinse thoroughly.

2.   Body Scrub

This can be a palm fruit body scrub that can soften, cleanse and maintain skin elasticity. How to use it is by mixing fruit juice with apricots and cranberries are then crushed and coupled with as many as half a teaspoon oatmeal. After all mixed it can be readily used as a scrub bath time.

Young dates

Young dates (ruhtob) not readily available such as palm-dates the other. In addition to its well smaller, skin texture rather hard, with the inside white like coconut. In terms of taste, young dateser noticeably astringent - not as sweet as the palm of others and leaving a fresh taste for the audience.

Young dates is a type of palm that is still raw or partially cooked, fresh dates, dates are without going through the drying process as other types of dates are often encountered.

Young dates divided into three groups, namely palm red, green, and yellow. Young dates are also rich in nutrients that are beneficial for the body. Among these are iron, calcium, chloride, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin K. This fruit also has biostin and neurohipofisa hormone that works like oxytocin.

This is the kind of young palm fresh dates that have staying power only a few days if it is not placed in the freezer, it means the fruit will be ripe and mushy if in a few days in the open or not in the freezer.

In addition to health, young date palm is believed to have benefits for couples who wanted to have a baby. Dates red light can improve fertility and care for male vitality. While women during childbirth may be eating dates yellow and green colors that are rich in calcium and iron. Below are other benefits that you can feel from young palm:

1.   Hormone botosin has an important role to increase peristalsis in the blood vessels and the uterus (womb) in women, so as to increase its fertility;

2.   Some Islam health experts advise eating young dates and dried together. Young palm is dry and cold, while dried dates are humid and hot. Two dates with different properties are believed to neutralize medicine and food into the body;

3.   Eating a young date palm can help wives during intercourse with her husband. Because the content of the dates can lead to stimulation of the smooth muscle in the uterus to contract. It will also apply when the wife was giving birth;

4.   The young dates can also be an alternative for lactating mothers who have difficulty getting katuk leaves. The content of oxytocin in this fruit can multiply the production of breast milk for the baby;

5.   The benefits for the health of young palm of which is to control blood pressure, maintaining eye health and care for your skin to stay healthy (vitamin A), lowering the chances of cancer of the mouth, raising the performance of the heart, prevent stroke, to improve your memory.

Young dates safely consumed directly or processed into drinks. If you and your partner want to cultivate, dry fruit to be crushed into powder dates. Then, mix with one teaspoon of honey and brewed with hot water. Dates and honey drink of water is about half an hour before intercourse. Consumption routine for maximum results.