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Monday, January 28, 2013
Food Combination Of Fruits For Better Digestion
The greatest benefits from foods and the most efficient digestion come from simple meals with minimal food combinations. Thus, the first principle of Food Combining is simplicity and compatibility in meal planning.
Fruits digest best when eaten by themselves as an entire meal. In general, fruits should not be eaten with other foods. If they are, they will be detained in the stomach causing them to begin formation.
Alcohol, coffee, tea, vinegar, condiments retard digestion considerably.
Acid Fruits & nuts - Cheeses are ok because the high fat content of nuts & cheeses acts like a separate meal from the Acid frutis by digesting more slowly.
Acid fruits delay the digestion of sweet fruits.
Tomatoes - May...
Benefits Of Musk Melon
Musk melon being an annual plant is cultivated from the seeds. The plants have to be watered lightly. It is a monoecious plant where the male and the female flowers are distinct. The melons are easily grown in sandy soil. Manure is essential for a healthy growth. Dry river beds are the most suitable for melon cultivation. Unripe melons should be stored at room temperature until they ripen. The two principal varieties of muskmelon are those with netted skins and those with smooth skins.
The creamy flesh can be consumed chilled or as fruit juice. With scientific advancements the melon growers have introduced many hybrids which are much tastier. Melons make a good combination for custards and fruit salads.
Musk Melon juice is beneficial...
Thursday, January 24, 2013
10 Foods That Fight Pain
While many foods taste great, they are also powerful healers in a vibrant multicolor disguise. The best healing remedies also taste fabulous (I can’t say that about any prescription medications). Plus, foods won’t cause the nasty common side effects that most drugs cause.
1. Cherries
Muraleedharan Nair, PhD, professor of natural products and chemistry at Michigan State University, found that tart cherry extract is ten times more effective than aspirin at relieving inflammation. Only two tablespoons of the concentrated juice need to be taken daily for effective results. Sweet cherries have also been found to be effective.
2. Blackberries 3. Raspberries 4. Blueberries and 5. Strawberries
Dr. Nair later found the same anti-pain...
Nutrition Tips: No Need to Say "No"
Coconut
Coconut is wholesome. Every part of it can be used. Coconut has anti-fungal and anti-viral properties that can be useful to the body.
Groundnuts
Groundnuts has antioxidants which very few plants have and it is called reservetol. It has properties that can burn the stubborn fat in your bodies. Eating some peanuts will keep the heart healthy. It helps you mobilise the fat deposited areas that needs to be worked on.
Rice
Rice is a must-have. Grown regionally, eat rice as it has methionine needed for lustrous hair. If you are dieting and cutting out rice, you will notice how the diet leads to hairfall. Always check for rice with red lines on them. That is the rice you should be eating.
Ghee
Always add ghee in your food. Ghee or clarified butter increases the immunity...
Eye Care Tips
Eye Care Tips::
Wash your eyes with cold water at regular intervals.
Eat foods rich in vitamins like papaya, egg, fish, milk, green leafy vegetables.
Increase your water intake.
Use slices of cucumber and potato regularly to reduce the dark circles under your eyes.
Blink often or close your eyes to relax the eye muscles.
Take a short nap to reduce the puffiness in the eyes.
Get regular eye-check ups done.
Wear proper sun glasses.
Foods rich in vitamin A helps reduce the risk of night- blindness and cataract.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
BEST OF NUTRITION TIPS
Keep Your Diet Simple:
To achieve good health keep your diet as simple as possible. The way you eat is more important than the variety. Eat foods that you enjoy.
Drink Green Tea:
Green tea helps you to build strong bones and protect you from broken bones in your old age.
Burn More Calories:
You should burn more/extra (calories) than you eat to become overweight. These calories do not have nutritional values.
Drink 2-3 Glasses of Milk in a Day:
As per study and research, group of people who drink the most milk in a day have lower risk of heart diseases than people who drink the milk least.
Do not look for Diet Perfection:
Instead of perfect diet look for diet which gives you satisfaction and happiness. Do...
Papaya - A Rich Source Of Minerals And Fibre
Papaya - A Rich Source Of Minerals And Fibre :
Papaya has high nutritional benefits. It is rich in Anti-oxidants, Minerals and Fibre. It also helps in Skin Treatments.
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Mangoes Are Rich In Iron And Vitamins
Mangoes Are Rich In Iron And Vitamins:
Mangoes supply ample potassium, making them ideal for hypertensive patients or anyone looking to replenish energy after physical activity
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Cauliflower Is Good For The Heart And Reduces The Risk Of Cancer
Cauliflower Is Good For The Heart And Reduces The Risk Of Cancer:
Cauliflower is highly nutritious and is effective in curing many ailments. It is rich in folate and is good for pregnant woman.
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Beetroots Rich In Potassium And Fiber
Beetroots Rich In Potassium And Fiber:
Beetroots contains good amount of folate, potassium and manganese. They are less in calories and are effective in curing skin problems.
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Friday, January 18, 2013
Egg A Nutritious Food
Egg Is A Healthy And Nutritious Food. Lecithin In Eggs Prevents The Absorption Of Cholesterol Of Egg And Other Sources Too.
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Cabbage Helps Cure Ulcers And Prevents Colon Cancer
Cabbage is a well known common vegetable. Its is low in calories and is long known for its healing properties.
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Tomatoes Reduce The Risk Of Heart Attack
Tomatoes reduce the risk of heart attack: Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene. Lycopene is a potent antioxidant.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Hidden Allergens in Foods
Hidden Allergens in Foods :
Deaths in children, adolescents, and adults who ingested foods to which they were highly allergic have been reported.1,2 These deaths are often caused by a "hidden" ingredient in the food to which the individual is allergic.1,3 Yunginger1 suggests that in the United States, more children and adolescents die annually as a result of food-induced anaphylaxis than as a result of insect stings. The majority of these deaths are due to severe allergy to peanut and nuts, and asthma appears to be an important risk factor for this form of allergy.2
Problems relating to some specific foods
1-Eggs
2-Milk
3-Peanuts
4-Soy
5-Whea...
Tomatoes For Skin Problems
TOMATOES FOR SKIN PROBLEMS
Tomatoes are a staple in every kitchen but hardly anyone extols its cosmetic benefits. Whether you want to cure large pores, reduce acne and rashes or simple revive the glow, tomatoes are very beneficial.
*ACNE HEALING
Vitamins A and C are commonly found in a lot of acne medicines and tomatoes are rich in vitamins A, C and K. Cut a tomato in half and apply the inside on ur face. Leave it on for an hour, rinse and moisturize.
*ASTRINGENT
Crush a fresh tomato, make a little cucumber juice and add it to the tomato juice. Apply this juice to control excessive Oiliness.
*BURNS NO MORE
Crush half a tomato and mix it with 2 tbsp of plain yoghurt. Apply this mix on ur face, neck, hands and feet. Wash...
Monday, May 28, 2012
What You Can Do to Maintain Your Health?
Health is a positive concept emphasised in social & personal resources as well as physical capacities.Thus health is the level of functional efficiency of a living being. There is a saying in english that ''Health is wealth''. According to the WHO a health is a state of complete physical,mental & social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. There are three key determinance of an individual health such as live style,environment and bio-medical.
The recent study suggested that people can improve there health through exercise enough sleep,maintaining a healthy body weight,avoiding alcohol and smoking. However the ability to adapt and to self manage has been suggested as core components of human health. The environment...
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