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Based on a new study it was discovered that it would be better to cook carrots whole than cutting it off before cooking to preserve more its anti-cancer properties and other nutritional benefits.
In a research conducted by the University of Newcastle lead by Dr. Kirsten Brandt and researcher, Ahlan Rashed it was discovered that that carrots boiled before cutting had 25 per cent more of the anti-cancer chemical falcarinol than those that were cut up before boiling.
Brandt and her team also found out that uncut cooked carrots had higher concentrations of the naturally occurring sugars that give them their distinctive flavour.
According to Brandt, who is based at the School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and the Human Nutrition Research Centre at Newcastle University Chopping the carrots increases the surface area so more of the nutrients leach out into the water while they are being cooked.
Brandt added by cooking them whole and chopping them up afterwards you are locking in both taste and nutrients so the carrot is better for you all round
She revealed while working with her colleagues at the University of Southern Denmark they discovered the health properties of falcarinol in carrots four years ago.

Medical experts said to preserve its anti-cancer properties it would be best to cook carrots whole.

The researcher said since then she and her colleagues have been looking at the health benefits of raw and cooked carrots, comparing different varieties of the vegetable, and how their properties change with heat.
Brandt said they found that cooking a carrot kills its cells so they cannot hold water and this increases the concentration of falcarinol.
However, Brandt said heat also softens the walls of the cells so sugar, vitamin C and other compounds such as falcarinol leach out more readily.
Furthermore, Brandt said cutting the carrot into pieces before boiling increases the surface area, which allows more of the nutrients to leach out of the cell walls into the boiling water.
The researchers hoped that with their findings people around the world especially those facing cancer should now cook carrots whole to preserve its anti-cancer properties.
 

A recent study revealed that women are more sensitive in terms of their physical appearance than men are.
According to the joint research made by the University at Buffalo and the University of Kent, it was discovered that women showed greater sensitivity to appearance rejection than men did.
The researchers revealed based on their study they found out that women have the urge to look attractive so that their peers will accept them.
Lora Park, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology and graduate student Ann Marie DiRaddo, of the University at Buffalo, and Rachel Calogero, Ph.D., a lecturer in psychology at the University of Kent explained their study also showed that men and women who had internalized media ideals of attractiveness had higher levels of appearance-based rejection sensitivity than did their peers.
The research made by the two prominent universities also uncovered the information that both men and women are more concerned on their appearance based on the perception of their peers and the media than what the opinion of their own parents.

Based on a recent study it was discovered that women are more concerned on their appearance than men are.

Moreover, the researchers said their study suggests that when people feel pressure to look attractive, whether from their friends or the media, they may be putting themselves at risk for experiencing negative outcomes that may limit their development and enjoyment of life in many ways.
The two universities gathered the data on the survey of 220 (106 women, 114 men) U.S. college students ranging from 18 to 33 years of age.
Accordingly, the participants responded to a series of questionnaires, including scales that assessed the perceived influence of peers and parents on sensitivity to appearance-based rejection, and the Sociocultural Attitudes Toward Appearance Scale-3, which assesses dimensions of media influence related to body image and appearance.
 

Now it can be told sex inside marriage is not boring but rather more satisfying than engaging in casual sex or lovemaking outside the sanctity of the sacrament of matrimony.
A recent study showed that fears of sexual monotony in marriage is far-fetch since lovemaking in marriages and long-term relationships provide ways for a creative and explorative sex life among couples.
If you are married there are no more limits on your sexuality so you can totally express yourself and undertook sexual positions  experimentation.
Here are three other interesting reason why sex inside marriages is far better than single or dating sex.
 

Sex inside marriage is still far better than lovemaking without commitment.

1. More sex than singles
 

If you are in a committed relationship engaging in frequent sex is common since you have a steady partner who is willing to share your sexual passion any given time and opportunity.
Married couples share the same bed and house which makes sex natural between them unlike those in dating stages or casual sex where couples live in separate houses.
Some might argue that serial daters have more sex than married couples but such an idea is not entirely true.
Although married couples have an average of one or two times  a week sex compared to the those who have no long term commitment who engages in sex three times a day such sexual activities inside marriage last for one whole year and more years in depending on how strong ttheir marriage bond.

2.) Proper communication leads to gratifying sex
 

Married couples share a lifetime commitment of love and understanding regardless of whatever situation they faces which would result in a more ffulfilling sex among them.
A wife and her husband can openly talk about things that can satisfy and make them happy in bed unlike those in dating stage or those involved in casual sex.
No holds barred talk is tolerated inside marriage since couples know they need to coconstantly talk to discuss things to realized their lifetime pledge  till death do us part love affair.
Single people cannot openly talk their sexual preferences since their bond had not than been established yet or they are afraid that their partner will not accept it if they will share their sexual fantasy.
Being open and free flowing in discussing sexual needs inside marriage is very significant to achieve satisfying sex among couples.
 

3. More ways to experiment
 

Sex is more satisfying inside marriage than those who have no commitment since couples are more open to try new sexual positions due to their mutual trust for each other.
Those involved in sex without commitment cannot freely what they want in sex since they are afraid their partner might not accept it unlike in marriage.
If ever there are instances when a husband or wife are not keen to experiment on new position in sex it can still be resolve with a happy compromise between them.
Remember trust promotes love and vice versa so when you engage in sex with love and trust such an intimate encounter is but unforgettable.