Angineh Parsadanians, MSc 1
Food microbiologist, Speaker & Compiler
1Department of Quality Assurance of AHT-Sahra Ruby Co
Angineh Parsadanians, MSc 1
Food microbiologist, Speaker & Compiler
1Department of Quality Assurance of AHT-Sahra Ruby Co
reference:
https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/g19534487/nutritionist-cold-remedies/
https://pistachioproject.com/2012/12/how-to-survive-cold-and-flu-season.html
Pesticides are widely used in most areas of crop production to minimize infestations by pests and thus protect crops from potential yield losses and reduction of product quality. Hence, they play an essential role in ensuring high profits to farmers, providing reliable supplies of agricultural produce at prices which are affordable to consumers, and also improving the quality of produce in terms of cosmetic appeal which is also important to buyers. Benefits from pesticide use can accrue to a number of different recipients, not only to farmers or consumers, but also to the society. At the same time, there is evidence of both direct and indirect dangers involved in the use of these chemical substances both for humans and the environment. Health impacts from pesticide use are of continuous concern in the European population, requiring a constant evaluation of European pesticide policy. However, health impacts have never been quantified accounting for specific crops contributing differently to overall human exposure as well as accounting for individual substances showing distinct environmental behavior and toxicity. Although discussions among scientists and the public have repeatedly focused on the real, predicted, and perceived risks that pesticides pose to people and the environment, in reality nobody will ever know with complete certainty that a pesticide is safe or not. Thus, this article aims to provide a review information for understanding the magnitude of pesticide-associated health problems, identifying groups at special risk, knowing which compounds pose special problems, and finding safer alternatives. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the need to balance alarm about the hazards of pesticides with a sound understanding of precise risks and the best ways to prevent them.
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Naturally occurring toxicant contamination of foods with mycotoxins is unavoidable and unpredictable and poses a unique challenge to food safety. Aflatoxins are toxic mold metabolites produced by toxigenic strains of Aspergillus species. Primary commodities susceptible to aflatoxin contamination include nuts and animal-derived foods. Tree nuts (almonds, pistachios, and walnuts) are an exceptionally valuable crop, especially in Iran. The product can be contaminated with aflatoxins, with the former being of special concern because of the strict regulatory levels applied by the European Community (EC). Natural, consumer-acceptable control methods/procedures are therefore required to conform to such limits.
Risks associated with aflatoxin-contaminated foods can be reduced through the use of specific processing and decontamination procedures.
Practical decontamination procedures must:
It is concluded that continued efforts are needed to: Identify and quantify human/animal exposure; estimate health risks and make defensible risk‐benefit judgments; develop sampling plans based on experimental observation; arrive at agreed regulatory levels based on legitimate sampling plans, analytical capabilities and economic considerations; develop procedures for disposal of contaminated lots; and develop plant varieties resistant to fungal invasion.
Research carried out in different regions and provinces of Iran has shown many genera and species of toxigenic fungi, and aflatoxins have been found in different types of food, air, and equipment. Contaminated warehouses are an important route for the entrance of mycotoxins into human tissues, and thus certain management activities are important in order to decrease mycotoxin levels in foodstuffs. Based on the levels of nuts consumption in Iran, many control processes are aimed at decreasing mycotoxin production in nuts such as pistachios and using safe products. Farm-management and food-storage practices are effective at decreasing food-processing times, and these efforts can prevent or minimize toxin formation in agriculture, industry, and food-product manufacturing in order to improve human and animal health. The routine detection of mycotoxins in food and food products for human and animal consumption should be performed as early as possible, before these toxins enter human or animal bodies.
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Winters can tend to get very cold sometimes. It is important to keep ourselves warm during this time. This is where our diet plays a crucial role.
We tend to fall sick mostly during the winter season. We need to take extra care of ourselves during this time. Taking care of the diet is a must. we should only eat foods that keep us warm and boost our immunity during this season. This way there are fewer chances that we will fall sick and in turn, we can enjoy the weather merrily. We need to keep ourselves healthy to cope up with the winter spirit. Certain foods like Dried fruits and nuts help us in keeping warm during the cold season. Making these foods a part of the diet is highly beneficial for our health.
How dry fruits and nuts help in keeping us warm during this season?
Add these foods in your daily diet and stay healthy!
The benefits of pistachios for human health are very surprising. Pistachios will help in weight loss, heart problems, gut health, and most surprisingly they will help to recover Sleep Disorders.
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland to regulate the body's internal biological clock and control daily sleep cycles. Melatonin supplements are commonly used by people with insomnia or with irregular sleep patterns which may arise from frequent travel or irregular work schedules, among other causes.
Pistachios contain the highest amount of BCAA amino acid which is the precursor of melatonin melatonin between nuts. They contain about 660 ng of this amino acid per grams. Which is even more than other foods even fruits and vegetables! As it is mentioned above melatonin is a hormone inducing amino acid that can help us sleep. So, this amount of melatonin content in pistachios makes it the number one solution for the insomnia. In addition to their melatonin content, they are also packed in protein, vitamin B6 and magnesium, which makes them a great sleep pill.
One surprising fact about melatonin in pistachios is roasted pistachios had more melatonin than raw. So, it is better to eat roasted pistachios if you have a sleep disorder problem.
The increase in tryptophan will result in delayed sleep onset, sleep duration, and quality. Pistachios contain certain phenolics which will reduce the breakdown of tryptophan to toxic compounds. So that it is converted to melatonin and you will get better sleep. Pistachios are a natural food option if anyone is looking to increase their melatonin intake.
Add these foods in your daily diet and stay healthy!