Recommended daily calorie intake varies from person to person, but there are guidelines for calorie requirements you can use as a starting point.
UK Department of Health Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) are a daily calorie intake of 1940 calories per day for women and 2550 for men.
How many calories are needed each day can vary greatly depending on lifestyle and other factors.
Factors that affect your personal daily calorie needs include your age, height and weight, your basic level of daily activity, and your body composition.
In order to lose weight you need to eat less calories per day than your body needs. To lose 1lb a week you need a negative calorie balance of 500 calories per day. To lose weight at 2lb a week you need to reduce your calorie intake by 1000 calories a day.
Friday, November 6, 2009
What is a Calorie?
A calorie is a unit of energy. We tend to associate calories with food, but they apply to anything containing energy. For example, a gallon (about 4 liters) of gasoline contains about 31,000,000 calories.
Specifically, a calorie is the amount of energy, or heat, it takes to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit). One calorie is equal to 4.184 joules, a common unit of energy used in the physical sciences.
Most of us think of calories in relation to food, as in "This can of soda has 200 calories." It turns out that the calories on a food package are actually kilocalories (1,000 calories = 1 kilocalorie). The word is sometimes capitalized to show the difference, but usually not. A food calorie contains 4,184 joules. A can of soda containing 200 food calories contains 200,000 regular calories, or 200 kilocalories. A gallon of gasoline contains 31,000 kilocalories.
The same applies to exercise -- when a fitness chart says you burn about 100 calories for every mile you jog, it means 100 kilocalories. For the duration of this article, when we say "calorie," we mean "kilocalorie."
Specifically, a calorie is the amount of energy, or heat, it takes to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water 1 degree Celsius (1.8 degrees Fahrenheit). One calorie is equal to 4.184 joules, a common unit of energy used in the physical sciences.
Most of us think of calories in relation to food, as in "This can of soda has 200 calories." It turns out that the calories on a food package are actually kilocalories (1,000 calories = 1 kilocalorie). The word is sometimes capitalized to show the difference, but usually not. A food calorie contains 4,184 joules. A can of soda containing 200 food calories contains 200,000 regular calories, or 200 kilocalories. A gallon of gasoline contains 31,000 kilocalories.
The same applies to exercise -- when a fitness chart says you burn about 100 calories for every mile you jog, it means 100 kilocalories. For the duration of this article, when we say "calorie," we mean "kilocalorie."
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Why Drinking Water Really is the Key to Weight Loss?
Don't roll your eyes! The potion for losing that excess body fat is all around you. It covers two thirds of the planet. If you eat right and exercise at the intensity, frequency and duration proper for you, but still can't get rid of a little paunch here and there, you're probably just not drinking enough water.
No need to get defensive. You're actually quite normal. Most people don't drink enough water. Most people are also carrying around a few more pounds than they would be if they did drink enough water. If you can't seem to get that weight off, try drowning your sorrows in nature's magical weight-loss mineral. It works, and here's why:
"What on Earth is 'metabolism', anyway?" People use the term all the time, but ask them what it means and you'll get all kinds of answers. Merriam Webster defines it as, "The process by which a substance is handled in the body." A little vague, but that's really all it means.
There are many forms of metabolism going on in your body right now, but the one everyone is talking about it the metabolism of fat. This is actually something that the liver does when it converts stored fat to energy. The liver has other functions, but this is one of its main jobs.
Unfortunately, another of the liver's duties is to pick up the slack for the kidneys, which need plenty of water to work properly. If the kidneys are water-deprived, the liver has to do their work along with its own, lowering its total productivity. It then can't metabolize fat as quickly or efficiently as it could when the kidneys were pulling their own weight. If you allow this to happen, not only are you being unfair to your liver, but you're also setting yourself up to store fat.
"I've tried it and I couldn't stand it!" The problem is that, though many decide to increase their water intake, very few stick with it. It's understandable. During the first few days of drinking more water than your body is accustomed to, you're running to the bathroom constantly. This can be very discouraging, and it can certainly interfere with an otherwise normal day at work. It seems that the water is coming out just as fast as it's going in, and many people decide that their new hydration habit is fruitless.
Do take heed , though. What is really happening is that your body is flushing itself of the water it has been storing throughout all those years of "survival mode". It takes a while, but this is a beautiful thing happening to you. As you continue to give your body all the water it could ask for, it gets rid of what it doesn't need. It gets rid of the water it was holding onto in your ankles and your hips and thighs, maybe even around your belly. You are excreting much more than you realize. Your body figures it doesn't need to save these stores anymore; it's trusting that the water will keep coming, and if it does, eventually, the flushing (of both the body and the potty) will cease, allowing the human to return to a normal life. It's true. This is called the "breakthrough point."
One recent finding, as irresponsible as it may be, that caffeine increases the body's fat-burning potential has many people loading up on coffee before going to the gym. This finding may hold some degree of truth in it, but caffeine is, in essence, a diuretic, and diuretics dehydrate. Caffeine may increase the heart rate, causing a few more calories to be burned, but this is at the expense of the muscles, which need water to function properly. This isn't doing your heart any favors, either. It's already working hard enough during your workout. Never mix caffeine and exercise. In fact, your best bet is to stay away from caffeine all together. It's a big bully that pushes your friend water out of your system.
Water is the best beauty treatment. You've heard this since high school, and it's true. Water will do wonders for your looks! It flushes out impurities in your skin, leaving you with a clear, glowing complexion. It also makes your skin look younger. Skin that is becoming saggy, either due to aging or weight loss, plumps up very nicely when the skin cells are hydrated.
In addition, it improves muscle tone. You can lift weights until you're blue in the face, but if your muscles are suffering from a drought, you won't notice a pleasant difference in your appearance. Muscles that have all the water they need contract more easily, making your workout more effective, and you'll look much nicer than if you had flabby muscles under sagging skin.
"Eight glasses a day? Are you kidding?!" It's really not that much. Eight 8-ounce glasses amount to about two quarts of water. This is okay for the average person, but if you're overweight, you should drink another eight ounces for every 25 pounds of excess weight you carry. You should also up this if you live in a hot climate or exercise very intensely.
This water consumption should be spread out throughout the day. It's not healthy at all to drink too much water at one time. Try to pick three or four times a day when you can have a big glass of water, and then sip in between. Don't let yourself get thirsty. If you feel thirsty, you're already becoming dehydrated. Drink when you're not thirsty yet.
Do you think water is yucky? Drinking other fluids will certainly help hydrate your body, but the extra calories, sugar, additives and whatever else aren't what you need. Try a slice of lemon or lime in the glass, or if you really think you hate water, try a flavored water. Just make sure you read the labels. Remember that you're going to be consuming a lot of this fluid.
It's probably a good idea to stop drinking water a good three hours before you go to bed. You know why.
"How cold should it be?" This is debatable. Most experts lean toward cold water, because the stomach absorbs it more quickly. There is also some evidence that cold water might enhance fat burning.
On the other hand, warmer water is easier to drink in large quantities, and you might drink more of it without even realizing it. Do whatever suits you, here. Just drink it!
When you drink all the water you need, you will very quickly notice a decrease in your appetite, possibly even on the first day! If you're serious about becoming leaner and healthier, drinking water is an absolute must. If you're doing everything else right and still not seeing results, this might just be what's missing.
By Maia Appleby
No need to get defensive. You're actually quite normal. Most people don't drink enough water. Most people are also carrying around a few more pounds than they would be if they did drink enough water. If you can't seem to get that weight off, try drowning your sorrows in nature's magical weight-loss mineral. It works, and here's why:
"What on Earth is 'metabolism', anyway?" People use the term all the time, but ask them what it means and you'll get all kinds of answers. Merriam Webster defines it as, "The process by which a substance is handled in the body." A little vague, but that's really all it means.
There are many forms of metabolism going on in your body right now, but the one everyone is talking about it the metabolism of fat. This is actually something that the liver does when it converts stored fat to energy. The liver has other functions, but this is one of its main jobs.
Unfortunately, another of the liver's duties is to pick up the slack for the kidneys, which need plenty of water to work properly. If the kidneys are water-deprived, the liver has to do their work along with its own, lowering its total productivity. It then can't metabolize fat as quickly or efficiently as it could when the kidneys were pulling their own weight. If you allow this to happen, not only are you being unfair to your liver, but you're also setting yourself up to store fat.
"I've tried it and I couldn't stand it!" The problem is that, though many decide to increase their water intake, very few stick with it. It's understandable. During the first few days of drinking more water than your body is accustomed to, you're running to the bathroom constantly. This can be very discouraging, and it can certainly interfere with an otherwise normal day at work. It seems that the water is coming out just as fast as it's going in, and many people decide that their new hydration habit is fruitless.
Do take heed , though. What is really happening is that your body is flushing itself of the water it has been storing throughout all those years of "survival mode". It takes a while, but this is a beautiful thing happening to you. As you continue to give your body all the water it could ask for, it gets rid of what it doesn't need. It gets rid of the water it was holding onto in your ankles and your hips and thighs, maybe even around your belly. You are excreting much more than you realize. Your body figures it doesn't need to save these stores anymore; it's trusting that the water will keep coming, and if it does, eventually, the flushing (of both the body and the potty) will cease, allowing the human to return to a normal life. It's true. This is called the "breakthrough point."
One recent finding, as irresponsible as it may be, that caffeine increases the body's fat-burning potential has many people loading up on coffee before going to the gym. This finding may hold some degree of truth in it, but caffeine is, in essence, a diuretic, and diuretics dehydrate. Caffeine may increase the heart rate, causing a few more calories to be burned, but this is at the expense of the muscles, which need water to function properly. This isn't doing your heart any favors, either. It's already working hard enough during your workout. Never mix caffeine and exercise. In fact, your best bet is to stay away from caffeine all together. It's a big bully that pushes your friend water out of your system.
Water is the best beauty treatment. You've heard this since high school, and it's true. Water will do wonders for your looks! It flushes out impurities in your skin, leaving you with a clear, glowing complexion. It also makes your skin look younger. Skin that is becoming saggy, either due to aging or weight loss, plumps up very nicely when the skin cells are hydrated.
In addition, it improves muscle tone. You can lift weights until you're blue in the face, but if your muscles are suffering from a drought, you won't notice a pleasant difference in your appearance. Muscles that have all the water they need contract more easily, making your workout more effective, and you'll look much nicer than if you had flabby muscles under sagging skin.
"Eight glasses a day? Are you kidding?!" It's really not that much. Eight 8-ounce glasses amount to about two quarts of water. This is okay for the average person, but if you're overweight, you should drink another eight ounces for every 25 pounds of excess weight you carry. You should also up this if you live in a hot climate or exercise very intensely.
This water consumption should be spread out throughout the day. It's not healthy at all to drink too much water at one time. Try to pick three or four times a day when you can have a big glass of water, and then sip in between. Don't let yourself get thirsty. If you feel thirsty, you're already becoming dehydrated. Drink when you're not thirsty yet.
Do you think water is yucky? Drinking other fluids will certainly help hydrate your body, but the extra calories, sugar, additives and whatever else aren't what you need. Try a slice of lemon or lime in the glass, or if you really think you hate water, try a flavored water. Just make sure you read the labels. Remember that you're going to be consuming a lot of this fluid.
It's probably a good idea to stop drinking water a good three hours before you go to bed. You know why.
"How cold should it be?" This is debatable. Most experts lean toward cold water, because the stomach absorbs it more quickly. There is also some evidence that cold water might enhance fat burning.
On the other hand, warmer water is easier to drink in large quantities, and you might drink more of it without even realizing it. Do whatever suits you, here. Just drink it!
When you drink all the water you need, you will very quickly notice a decrease in your appetite, possibly even on the first day! If you're serious about becoming leaner and healthier, drinking water is an absolute must. If you're doing everything else right and still not seeing results, this might just be what's missing.
By Maia Appleby
Thursday, August 27, 2009
WHY SHOULD WE HAVE HEALTHY FOOD OR AVOID JUNK FOOD?
The question a lot of people ask with regarding eating Healthy Diet and food is, “why do it”? That answer has many replies and even more good points that many people should really think about.
First of all, the main reason why people want to do it is because it will make you thin. If you ate nothing but healthy food, you would and will get naturally thinner . No questions asked. However, the other reason, which should be the real main reason, is because your body requires healthy food. Treat your body as a temple as they say.
Your body really does require healthy food for optimum performance. The reason why people get fat is because of all the junk food, the body not only absorbs all the saturated fats, but because it is starving of nutrients it absorbs absolutely everything.
Other reasons would include the fact that you will generally feel better that you would whilst consuming all the bad foods. The bad foods include all the pre processed including boxed, manufactured et cetera that have low nutrients and thus low fuel.
A lot of people complain about always being tired, sleepy, and sluggish and have the general attitude of not being bothered to do anything, this is because they don’t have the energy and the stomach in digesting all the garbage they are consuming is using any energy they do have.
To mention some of the benefits of eating healthy would include loss of body fat, a higher level of energy, a more satisfying sleep, more stamina, better skin condition such as smoother skin, less acne, lower risk of heart diseases & strokes, fewer visits to the doctor, lower cholesterol, lower risk of cancer, better mental ability and work performance and a general overall better you.
That is only some of the reasons I can think of, but it is enough to make me want to eat healthy and take more pride in myself.
Simple changes in your diet will make all the difference. You can even eat food that is high on nutritious content. Eat a lot of healthy vegetables which will give you the necessary protein to increase your energy levels and make you want to get more involved in energetic and athletic activities. You will notice a difference as you will naturally be more social and doing the everyday general exercise activates required without even realizing it.
Knowing that in healthy food actually has more of a variety than junk food. Little bit of spices are a great way to add additional flavour to your food. Consider growing your own! Herbs add great flavour as well as many associated health benefits, which again, a lot of people don’t realize. Instead of the usual junky fat food snacks, try Healthy Food, salads and fruit. You will feel like a fresher you.
First of all, the main reason why people want to do it is because it will make you thin. If you ate nothing but healthy food, you would and will get naturally thinner . No questions asked. However, the other reason, which should be the real main reason, is because your body requires healthy food. Treat your body as a temple as they say.
Your body really does require healthy food for optimum performance. The reason why people get fat is because of all the junk food, the body not only absorbs all the saturated fats, but because it is starving of nutrients it absorbs absolutely everything.
Other reasons would include the fact that you will generally feel better that you would whilst consuming all the bad foods. The bad foods include all the pre processed including boxed, manufactured et cetera that have low nutrients and thus low fuel.
A lot of people complain about always being tired, sleepy, and sluggish and have the general attitude of not being bothered to do anything, this is because they don’t have the energy and the stomach in digesting all the garbage they are consuming is using any energy they do have.
To mention some of the benefits of eating healthy would include loss of body fat, a higher level of energy, a more satisfying sleep, more stamina, better skin condition such as smoother skin, less acne, lower risk of heart diseases & strokes, fewer visits to the doctor, lower cholesterol, lower risk of cancer, better mental ability and work performance and a general overall better you.
That is only some of the reasons I can think of, but it is enough to make me want to eat healthy and take more pride in myself.
Simple changes in your diet will make all the difference. You can even eat food that is high on nutritious content. Eat a lot of healthy vegetables which will give you the necessary protein to increase your energy levels and make you want to get more involved in energetic and athletic activities. You will notice a difference as you will naturally be more social and doing the everyday general exercise activates required without even realizing it.
Knowing that in healthy food actually has more of a variety than junk food. Little bit of spices are a great way to add additional flavour to your food. Consider growing your own! Herbs add great flavour as well as many associated health benefits, which again, a lot of people don’t realize. Instead of the usual junky fat food snacks, try Healthy Food, salads and fruit. You will feel like a fresher you.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
SWINE FLU - Symptoms and Prevention
It is important that as swine flu spreads, you know the symptoms of the disease so you can recognise it in yourself and others at an early stage.
Please read this page and consider your symptoms carefully before using the National Pandemic Flu Service mentioned below.
So far, most swine flu cases have been mild, with symptoms similar to those of seasonal flu. Only a small number of people have had more serious symptoms.
If you or a member of your family has any of the following symptoms and a temperature of 38°C or above, you may have swine flu.
The typical symptoms are:
· A sudden fever (a high body temperature of 38°C/100.4°F or above), and
· A sudden cough.
Other symptoms may include:
· Headache,
· Tiredness,
· Chills,
· Aching muscles,
· Limb or joint pain,
· Diarrhoea or stomach upset,
· Sore throat,
· Runny nose,
· Sneezing, or
· Loss of appetite.
Checking symptoms:
It makes sense to have a working thermometer at home, as an increase in temperature is one of the main symptoms
If you are still concerned you may have swine flu, stay at home and check your symptoms
Call your DOCTOR directly if:
· You have a serious existing illness that weakens your immune system, such as cancer,
· You are pregnant,
· You have a sick child under one,
· Your condition suddenly gets much worse, or
· Your condition is still getting worse after seven days (five for a child).
High-risk groups
For most people, swine flu is a mild illness. Some people get better by staying in bed, drinking plenty of water and taking over-the-counter flu medication.
However, some groups of people are more at risk of serious illness if they catch swine flu, and will need to start taking antiviral medication as it is confirmed that they have it.
It is already known that you are particularly at risk if you have:
· Chronic (long-term) lung disease,
· Chronic heart disease,
· Chronic kidney disease,
· Chronic liver disease,
· Chronic neurological disease (neurological disorders include motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease),
· Lmmunosuppression (whether caused by disease or treatment) or
· Diabetes mellitus.
Also at risk are :
· Patients who have had drug treatment for asthma within the past three years,
· Pregnant women,
· People aged 65 and older, and
· Young children under five.
It is vital that people in these higher-risk groups who catch swine flu get antivirals and start taking them as soon as possible.
Here is a low down on the symptoms of Swine flu and the precautions that you should take to be safe, rather than sorry...
Swine Flu is a viral infection and its most common symptoms are fever, running or blocked nose, nausea, chills, cough, soar throat, body ache, weakness and fatigue.
One can also experience respiratory problems and can develop diarrhea in case of Swine flu.
Swine flu is commonly spread through coughing, sneezing or by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your nose or mouth.
If you have recently visited a country under Swine flu attack or have met a person suffering from the infection, it is advisable to get a test done.
These days anybody suffering from a prolonged viral infection is high on the suspicious level and should visit a doctor.
How to be safe:
School and college goers and people who go out to work are at a higher risk of contracting the infection. People who live in air-conditioned, closed environments are more likely to catch the disease.
You might be sharing a telephone, computer or books with an infected person. People travelling abroad should also be little cautious.
Use disposable tissues, always cover your mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing, and dispose of your waste carefully.
There is always some virus on tabletops, telephones and computers. So try not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth frequently.
Washing and sanitizing your hands frequently is a very effective way of staying away from the infection. Alcohol-based gel or foam hand sanitizers are very efficient in killing these viruses.
There is no restriction on food and drinks as Swine flu is not a food borne illness. Swine flu is transmitted by airborne droplets from an infected person's sneeze or cough; or from germs on hands, or germ-laden surfaces.
Wearing a well-fitted mask in public places is also advisable. But only a mask can’t save you from the disease.
Drink loads of water and get enough sleep. Sleep derivation is an unhealthy habit and can affect your immune system too.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Stay away (3-feet distance) from people who have a respiratory infection.
Ventilate and allow the entry of sun in the house and all enclosed places.
Make sure areas like the kitchen and restrooms are clean.
If you have already got it:
If you are a confirmed case of Swine flu, then confine yourself to a room. Wearing a mask is a must.
Keep yourself away from social gathering, your work place and other public places, to avoid spreading the infection to others.
Swine flu is most contagious in the initial five days. In the case of children, it can be contagious up to 10 days.
Please read this page and consider your symptoms carefully before using the National Pandemic Flu Service mentioned below.
So far, most swine flu cases have been mild, with symptoms similar to those of seasonal flu. Only a small number of people have had more serious symptoms.
If you or a member of your family has any of the following symptoms and a temperature of 38°C or above, you may have swine flu.
The typical symptoms are:
· A sudden fever (a high body temperature of 38°C/100.4°F or above), and
· A sudden cough.
Other symptoms may include:
· Headache,
· Tiredness,
· Chills,
· Aching muscles,
· Limb or joint pain,
· Diarrhoea or stomach upset,
· Sore throat,
· Runny nose,
· Sneezing, or
· Loss of appetite.
Checking symptoms:
It makes sense to have a working thermometer at home, as an increase in temperature is one of the main symptoms
If you are still concerned you may have swine flu, stay at home and check your symptoms
Call your DOCTOR directly if:
· You have a serious existing illness that weakens your immune system, such as cancer,
· You are pregnant,
· You have a sick child under one,
· Your condition suddenly gets much worse, or
· Your condition is still getting worse after seven days (five for a child).
High-risk groups
For most people, swine flu is a mild illness. Some people get better by staying in bed, drinking plenty of water and taking over-the-counter flu medication.
However, some groups of people are more at risk of serious illness if they catch swine flu, and will need to start taking antiviral medication as it is confirmed that they have it.
It is already known that you are particularly at risk if you have:
· Chronic (long-term) lung disease,
· Chronic heart disease,
· Chronic kidney disease,
· Chronic liver disease,
· Chronic neurological disease (neurological disorders include motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease),
· Lmmunosuppression (whether caused by disease or treatment) or
· Diabetes mellitus.
Also at risk are :
· Patients who have had drug treatment for asthma within the past three years,
· Pregnant women,
· People aged 65 and older, and
· Young children under five.
It is vital that people in these higher-risk groups who catch swine flu get antivirals and start taking them as soon as possible.
Here is a low down on the symptoms of Swine flu and the precautions that you should take to be safe, rather than sorry...
Swine Flu is a viral infection and its most common symptoms are fever, running or blocked nose, nausea, chills, cough, soar throat, body ache, weakness and fatigue.
One can also experience respiratory problems and can develop diarrhea in case of Swine flu.
Swine flu is commonly spread through coughing, sneezing or by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your nose or mouth.
If you have recently visited a country under Swine flu attack or have met a person suffering from the infection, it is advisable to get a test done.
These days anybody suffering from a prolonged viral infection is high on the suspicious level and should visit a doctor.
How to be safe:
School and college goers and people who go out to work are at a higher risk of contracting the infection. People who live in air-conditioned, closed environments are more likely to catch the disease.
You might be sharing a telephone, computer or books with an infected person. People travelling abroad should also be little cautious.
Use disposable tissues, always cover your mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing, and dispose of your waste carefully.
There is always some virus on tabletops, telephones and computers. So try not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth frequently.
Washing and sanitizing your hands frequently is a very effective way of staying away from the infection. Alcohol-based gel or foam hand sanitizers are very efficient in killing these viruses.
There is no restriction on food and drinks as Swine flu is not a food borne illness. Swine flu is transmitted by airborne droplets from an infected person's sneeze or cough; or from germs on hands, or germ-laden surfaces.
Wearing a well-fitted mask in public places is also advisable. But only a mask can’t save you from the disease.
Drink loads of water and get enough sleep. Sleep derivation is an unhealthy habit and can affect your immune system too.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
Stay away (3-feet distance) from people who have a respiratory infection.
Ventilate and allow the entry of sun in the house and all enclosed places.
Make sure areas like the kitchen and restrooms are clean.
If you have already got it:
If you are a confirmed case of Swine flu, then confine yourself to a room. Wearing a mask is a must.
Keep yourself away from social gathering, your work place and other public places, to avoid spreading the infection to others.
Swine flu is most contagious in the initial five days. In the case of children, it can be contagious up to 10 days.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
PREVENT CANCER
AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, DOCTORS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY...
CANCER UPDATE:
1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.
2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.
3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumours.
4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.
5.. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.
6.. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow,
gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.
7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.
8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.
9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.
10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.
11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.
WHAT CANCER CELLS FEED ON:
a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal,Spoonful etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.
b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and
substituting with unsweetened soya milk, cancer cells are being starved...
c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.
d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline
environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans . Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to no urish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).
e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate , which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water- best to drink purified water , or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.
12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.
13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.
14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the
body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.
15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger,
unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.
16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.
CANCER UPDATE:
1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.
2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person's lifetime.
3. When the person's immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumours.
4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors.
5.. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.
6.. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow,
gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc.
7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs.
8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction.
9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.
10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.
11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.
WHAT CANCER CELLS FEED ON:
a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal,Spoonful etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg's aminos or sea salt.
b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and
substituting with unsweetened soya milk, cancer cells are being starved...
c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer.
d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline
environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans . Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes to no urish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C).
e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate , which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water- best to drink purified water , or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.
12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup.
13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body's killer cells to destroy the cancer cells.
14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the
body's own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.
15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger,
unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life.
16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Water of Life (Coconut Water)
The Tree of Life
The scientific name for coconut is Cocos nucifera. Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means "monkey face" because the three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resembles the head and face of a monkey. Nucifera means "nut-bearing."
The coconut provides a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk, and oil that has fed and nourished populations around the world for generations. On many islands coconut is a staple in the diet and provides the majority of the food eaten. Nearly one third of the world's population depends on coconut to some degree for their food and their economy. Among these cultures the coconut has a long and respected history.
Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a "functional food" because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content. Coconut oil is of special interest because it possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other dietary oil and is extensively used in traditional medicine among Asian and Pacific populations. Pacific Islanders consider coconut oil to be the cure for all illness. The coconut palm is so highly valued by them as both a source of food and medicine that it is called "The Tree of Life." Only recently has modern medical science unlocked the secrets to coconut's amazing healing powers.
Coconut In Traditional Medicine
People from many diverse cultures, languages, religions, and races scattered around the globe have revered the coconut as a valuable source of both food and medicine. Wherever the coconut palm grows the people have learned of its importance as a effective medicine. For thousands of years coconut products have held a respected and valuable place in local folk medicine.
In traditional medicine around the world coconut is used to treat a wide variety of health problems including the following: abscesses, asthma, baldness, bronchitis, bruises, burns, colds, constipation, cough, dropsy, dysentery, earache, fever, flu, gingivitis, gonorrhea, irregular or painful menstruation, jaundice, kidney stones, lice, malnutrition, nausea, rash, scabies, scurvy, skin infections, sore throat, swelling, syphilis, toothache, tuberculosis, tumors, typhoid, ulcers, upset stomach, weakness, and wounds.
Coconut In Modern Medicine
Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:
Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.
Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.
Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.
Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.
Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.
Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.
Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.
Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.
Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.
Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.
Helps protect against osteoporosis.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.
Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.
Improves digestion and bowel function.
Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.
Reduces inflammation.
Supports tissue healing and repair.
Supports and aids immune system function.
Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.
Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.
Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.
Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Functions as a protective antioxidant.
Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.
Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do.
Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).
Reduces epileptic seizures.
Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.
Dissolves kidney stones.
Helps prevent liver disease.
Is lower in calories than all other fats.
Supports thyroid function.
Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.
Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.
Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.
Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.
Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.
Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.
Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.
Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.
Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.
Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun.
Helps control dandruff.
Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.
Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.
Is completely non-toxic to humans.
The scientific name for coconut is Cocos nucifera. Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means "monkey face" because the three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resembles the head and face of a monkey. Nucifera means "nut-bearing."
The coconut provides a nutritious source of meat, juice, milk, and oil that has fed and nourished populations around the world for generations. On many islands coconut is a staple in the diet and provides the majority of the food eaten. Nearly one third of the world's population depends on coconut to some degree for their food and their economy. Among these cultures the coconut has a long and respected history.
Coconut is highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is classified as a "functional food" because it provides many health benefits beyond its nutritional content. Coconut oil is of special interest because it possesses healing properties far beyond that of any other dietary oil and is extensively used in traditional medicine among Asian and Pacific populations. Pacific Islanders consider coconut oil to be the cure for all illness. The coconut palm is so highly valued by them as both a source of food and medicine that it is called "The Tree of Life." Only recently has modern medical science unlocked the secrets to coconut's amazing healing powers.
Coconut In Traditional Medicine
People from many diverse cultures, languages, religions, and races scattered around the globe have revered the coconut as a valuable source of both food and medicine. Wherever the coconut palm grows the people have learned of its importance as a effective medicine. For thousands of years coconut products have held a respected and valuable place in local folk medicine.
In traditional medicine around the world coconut is used to treat a wide variety of health problems including the following: abscesses, asthma, baldness, bronchitis, bruises, burns, colds, constipation, cough, dropsy, dysentery, earache, fever, flu, gingivitis, gonorrhea, irregular or painful menstruation, jaundice, kidney stones, lice, malnutrition, nausea, rash, scabies, scurvy, skin infections, sore throat, swelling, syphilis, toothache, tuberculosis, tumors, typhoid, ulcers, upset stomach, weakness, and wounds.
Coconut In Modern Medicine
Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:
Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.
Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.
Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.
Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.
Provides a nutritional source of quick energy.
Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance.
Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.
Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body.
Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis.
Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes.
Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.
Helps protect against osteoporosis.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease.
Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers.
Improves digestion and bowel function.
Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids.
Reduces inflammation.
Supports tissue healing and repair.
Supports and aids immune system function.
Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers.
Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease.
Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease.
Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay.
Functions as a protective antioxidant.
Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease.
Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do.
Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation.
Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement).
Reduces epileptic seizures.
Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.
Dissolves kidney stones.
Helps prevent liver disease.
Is lower in calories than all other fats.
Supports thyroid function.
Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate.
Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats.
Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems.
Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection.
Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis.
Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin.
Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking.
Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots.
Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion.
Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun.
Helps control dandruff.
Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do.
Has no harmful or discomforting side effects.
Is completely non-toxic to humans.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
The Fabulous Fourteen - 14 Super Foods
SuperFoods Rx is based on a very simple concept: Some foods are better than others for your health. We can all guess that an apple is better for you than a potato chip. But what about choosing between a couple of pretzels and a few walnuts? Did you know that eating a handful of nuts a few times a week can reduce your risk of getting a heart attack by at least 15% and perhaps as much as 51%? Even if you smoke, are overweight and never exercise. That’s how powerful certain foods are.
SuperFoods Rx presents the 14-known nutritional powerhouse foods that can help you extend your health span -- the extent of time that you have to be healthy, vigorous and vital -- as well as, perhaps, your life span. These are foods that have proved to help prevent and, in some cases, reverse the well-known scourges of aging, including cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, and even dementia.
Many super foods may already be part of your diet, as most people already routinely enjoy broccoli, oranges and even spinach. Blueberries could possibly be everyone’s favorite super food, but most people only eat them as a treat when they’re in season. When you learn about the awesome power of this berry, and some other berries, to promote health I’m sure that, like me, you’ll try to eat berries every day. Other super foods, like pumpkin and turkey, only make occasional appearances in the average diet; you’ll soon see that they should be eaten more frequently. Some other super foods may be brand-new to you, like soy or perhaps yogurt, and I’ll show you how to enjoy them if you think you don’t like them.
Walnuts are the surprising super food. Surprising, because most people think nuts belong in the “avoid” category due to their fatty content. But the power of nuts is almost stunning. I try never to go a day without eating some nuts and seeds. Some super foods are less of a surprise; perhaps you’ve read about wild salmon recently. Wild salmon has so many health benefits that it seems foolish not to eat it regularly.
Learn more super foods and their benefits. Some super foods are so easy to incorporate into your diet that you’ll be able to begin your overall improvement in the time it takes to boil water for a cup of tea. Others will take a little more planning. Some super foods, such as pumpkin (or one of its sidekicks, like orange bell pepper), should be eaten a few times a week, while others, like yogurt, should be eaten more frequently, even if in small amounts. A couple of super foods cover a category -- for example, beans, which you may rarely think about -- but when you realize the power of humble pea or garbanzo to improve your health, you’ll make a point of eating them frequently. And when you discover the power of tomatoes, even in the form of ketchup or sauce, you’ll find yourself choosing pizza before other fast foods.
You may be surprised to learn from super-food shopping tips that dramatic improvement in your nutrition can be a simple matter of learning to read a label. For example, most of us eat bread every day and we serve it to our families. Unfortunately, many of us think that we’re eating whole-grain bread and would be surprised to learn that we’re not. Did you know that by checking the nutrition label on a loaf of bread and making sure it has at least 3 grams of fiber.
SuperFoods Rx presents the 14-known nutritional powerhouse foods that can help you extend your health span -- the extent of time that you have to be healthy, vigorous and vital -- as well as, perhaps, your life span. These are foods that have proved to help prevent and, in some cases, reverse the well-known scourges of aging, including cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, and even dementia.
Many super foods may already be part of your diet, as most people already routinely enjoy broccoli, oranges and even spinach. Blueberries could possibly be everyone’s favorite super food, but most people only eat them as a treat when they’re in season. When you learn about the awesome power of this berry, and some other berries, to promote health I’m sure that, like me, you’ll try to eat berries every day. Other super foods, like pumpkin and turkey, only make occasional appearances in the average diet; you’ll soon see that they should be eaten more frequently. Some other super foods may be brand-new to you, like soy or perhaps yogurt, and I’ll show you how to enjoy them if you think you don’t like them.
Walnuts are the surprising super food. Surprising, because most people think nuts belong in the “avoid” category due to their fatty content. But the power of nuts is almost stunning. I try never to go a day without eating some nuts and seeds. Some super foods are less of a surprise; perhaps you’ve read about wild salmon recently. Wild salmon has so many health benefits that it seems foolish not to eat it regularly.
Learn more super foods and their benefits. Some super foods are so easy to incorporate into your diet that you’ll be able to begin your overall improvement in the time it takes to boil water for a cup of tea. Others will take a little more planning. Some super foods, such as pumpkin (or one of its sidekicks, like orange bell pepper), should be eaten a few times a week, while others, like yogurt, should be eaten more frequently, even if in small amounts. A couple of super foods cover a category -- for example, beans, which you may rarely think about -- but when you realize the power of humble pea or garbanzo to improve your health, you’ll make a point of eating them frequently. And when you discover the power of tomatoes, even in the form of ketchup or sauce, you’ll find yourself choosing pizza before other fast foods.
You may be surprised to learn from super-food shopping tips that dramatic improvement in your nutrition can be a simple matter of learning to read a label. For example, most of us eat bread every day and we serve it to our families. Unfortunately, many of us think that we’re eating whole-grain bread and would be surprised to learn that we’re not. Did you know that by checking the nutrition label on a loaf of bread and making sure it has at least 3 grams of fiber.
14 SUPER FOODS
Here are the 14 "superfoods" and the superpowers they bestow. That's the word from Steven G. Pratt, author of "SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life." His premise is that these vitamin-packed goodies have superpowers when it comes to keeping us healthy, improving our well-being, and helping us to live longer provided we do our part by eating them regularly.
Beans
They lower cholesterol, fight heart disease, stabilize blood sugar, reduce obesity, lessen cancer risk, and relieve hypertension. Eat four 1/2-cup servings a week. Don't like beans? Substitute green beans, sugar snap peas, green peas, or chick peas instead.
Blueberries
They lower the risk of heart disease and cancer and help maintain youthful, healthy skin. Eat 1 to 2 cups a day. When they aren't in season, eat cranberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, currants, and purple grapes.
Broccoli
It boosts your immune system, reduces the incidence of cataracts, builds bones, and fights birth defects and heart disease. Eat 1/2 to 1 cup a day. Can't stand broccoli? Eat brussels sprouts, red and green cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy, and kale.
Oats
Oats lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and are high in fiber and protein. Eat five to seven servings a week. Don't want it that often? Try wheat germ, brown rice, barley, wheat, buckwheat, rye, millet, and quinoa.
Oranges
They support heart health while preventing cancer, stroke, diabetes, and other chronic ailments. Eat one a day. Want more variety? Try lemons, grapefruit, kumquats, tangerines, or limes.
Pumpkin
It's not just for pie. Pumpkin lowers the risk of various cancers, while it promotes youthful, healthy skin. Eat 1/2 cup a day. Want an alternative? Try carrots, carrots, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and orange bell peppers.
Soy (Fermented Only)
Miso or any fermented soy is OK, but soy in general is not due to the glue like substances that clogs the duodenum villi.
Spinach
Popeye was on to something! Spinach lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases, a variety of cancers, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts. Eat 1 cup of steamed spinach or 2 cups of raw spinach a day. Don't like it? Then eat kale, collards, Swiss chard, bok choy, romaine lettuce, mustard, or turnip greens.
Tea (White, Green, Oolong or Black
Besides soothing the soul, tea boosts the immune system, helps prevent cancer and osteoporosis, lowers stroke risk, and promotes cardiovascular health. White, green, oolong, and black tea originate from the same leaves White tea is the least processed, highest in antioxidants and low in caffiene. Drink at least 3 cups a day.
Tomatoes
High in Lycopene especially when cooked. They lower prostate cancer risk, increase your skin's sun-protection factor, and play a role in preventing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Eat one tomato a day. Don't like them? Try watermelon, persimmons, or pink grapefruit instead.
Turkey (skinless breast)
It's not just for Thanksgiving. Turkey is not only the perfect healthy low-fat protein, but also builds a strong immune system. Eat three or four 3-ounce servings a week. Want something else? Skinless chicken breast is a great alternative.
Walnuts
How nutty is this? Walnuts reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Eat 1 ounce five times a week. Other options include almonds, pistachios, sesame seeds, peanuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and cashews.
Wild salmon
It lowers risk of heart disease and cancer. Eat it two to four times a week. Don't like salmon? Go for Alaskan halibut, sardines, herring, or trout.
Goat Yogurt
In addition to being a great source of protein and calcium, goat yogurt has 13% more calcium than cow's milk and is more digestible. Eat 1 cup a day.
Beans
They lower cholesterol, fight heart disease, stabilize blood sugar, reduce obesity, lessen cancer risk, and relieve hypertension. Eat four 1/2-cup servings a week. Don't like beans? Substitute green beans, sugar snap peas, green peas, or chick peas instead.
Blueberries
They lower the risk of heart disease and cancer and help maintain youthful, healthy skin. Eat 1 to 2 cups a day. When they aren't in season, eat cranberries, raspberries, strawberries, cherries, currants, and purple grapes.
Broccoli
It boosts your immune system, reduces the incidence of cataracts, builds bones, and fights birth defects and heart disease. Eat 1/2 to 1 cup a day. Can't stand broccoli? Eat brussels sprouts, red and green cabbage, cauliflower, bok choy, and kale.
Oats
Oats lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes, and are high in fiber and protein. Eat five to seven servings a week. Don't want it that often? Try wheat germ, brown rice, barley, wheat, buckwheat, rye, millet, and quinoa.
Oranges
They support heart health while preventing cancer, stroke, diabetes, and other chronic ailments. Eat one a day. Want more variety? Try lemons, grapefruit, kumquats, tangerines, or limes.
Pumpkin
It's not just for pie. Pumpkin lowers the risk of various cancers, while it promotes youthful, healthy skin. Eat 1/2 cup a day. Want an alternative? Try carrots, carrots, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and orange bell peppers.
Soy (Fermented Only)
Miso or any fermented soy is OK, but soy in general is not due to the glue like substances that clogs the duodenum villi.
Spinach
Popeye was on to something! Spinach lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases, a variety of cancers, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts. Eat 1 cup of steamed spinach or 2 cups of raw spinach a day. Don't like it? Then eat kale, collards, Swiss chard, bok choy, romaine lettuce, mustard, or turnip greens.
Tea (White, Green, Oolong or Black
Besides soothing the soul, tea boosts the immune system, helps prevent cancer and osteoporosis, lowers stroke risk, and promotes cardiovascular health. White, green, oolong, and black tea originate from the same leaves White tea is the least processed, highest in antioxidants and low in caffiene. Drink at least 3 cups a day.
Tomatoes
High in Lycopene especially when cooked. They lower prostate cancer risk, increase your skin's sun-protection factor, and play a role in preventing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Eat one tomato a day. Don't like them? Try watermelon, persimmons, or pink grapefruit instead.
Turkey (skinless breast)
It's not just for Thanksgiving. Turkey is not only the perfect healthy low-fat protein, but also builds a strong immune system. Eat three or four 3-ounce servings a week. Want something else? Skinless chicken breast is a great alternative.
Walnuts
How nutty is this? Walnuts reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Eat 1 ounce five times a week. Other options include almonds, pistachios, sesame seeds, peanuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, macadamia nuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and cashews.
Wild salmon
It lowers risk of heart disease and cancer. Eat it two to four times a week. Don't like salmon? Go for Alaskan halibut, sardines, herring, or trout.
Goat Yogurt
In addition to being a great source of protein and calcium, goat yogurt has 13% more calcium than cow's milk and is more digestible. Eat 1 cup a day.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Foods That Lower High Blood Pressure...
With all the horrible news that pops up every other day about how this food and that is bad for your blood pressure, it may seem hard to believe that you can actually lower blood pressure with some nutritional foods. The truth of the matter is that you can. Some foods will naturally lower your blood pressure. This does not mean that you can use this to replace medication, but it does help immensely with those that are borderline high. Also, it can enhance the effects of medicines for high blood pressure.
Here are a number of different foods that can lower blood pressure naturally:
Some of the best foods to lower high blood pressure are those that are high in calcium. Calcium has always been known to be a good thing for high blood pressure, and no food is better than skim milk. Skim milk gives you the good (calcium and vitamin D) without giving you the bad (tons of fat) Any other foods that are high in calcium are also usually great for lowering high blood pressure. These include almonds, sardines, and most leafy green veggies.
Some more great foods for lowering blood pressure include yellow corn, grains, apples, and grapefruit. These foods are wonderful because they contain another fantastic enemy of high blood pressure…magnesium. Yet another reason to eat your spinach as well.
High blood pressure is one of the few reasons that your doctor might advise that you enjoy a little chocolate. Dark chocolate is said to lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. Not many people that I know would have a problem taking some chocolate now and then for their blood pressure. This is not for everyone so be sure to check with your doctor to see if the benefits are higher than the risks for your particular medical situation.
Another important food factor in lowering blood pressure is potassium. Most people are aware that bananas are high in potassium, but do not realize there are a number of other delicious foods that are as well. They include watermelon, oranges, baked potatoes, and even zucchini. Omega three foods are also great for high blood pressure and include most of the oily fishes including tuna. Finally, garlic is long considered to be one of the best natural enemies of high blood pressure.
By sampling each of these foods on a regular basis and keeping them in moderation, you can help to get control of that high blood pressure. Take your medicine and watch your diet, and you will find that your blood pressure will respond in kind.
Here are a number of different foods that can lower blood pressure naturally:
Some of the best foods to lower high blood pressure are those that are high in calcium. Calcium has always been known to be a good thing for high blood pressure, and no food is better than skim milk. Skim milk gives you the good (calcium and vitamin D) without giving you the bad (tons of fat) Any other foods that are high in calcium are also usually great for lowering high blood pressure. These include almonds, sardines, and most leafy green veggies.
Some more great foods for lowering blood pressure include yellow corn, grains, apples, and grapefruit. These foods are wonderful because they contain another fantastic enemy of high blood pressure…magnesium. Yet another reason to eat your spinach as well.
High blood pressure is one of the few reasons that your doctor might advise that you enjoy a little chocolate. Dark chocolate is said to lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. Not many people that I know would have a problem taking some chocolate now and then for their blood pressure. This is not for everyone so be sure to check with your doctor to see if the benefits are higher than the risks for your particular medical situation.
Another important food factor in lowering blood pressure is potassium. Most people are aware that bananas are high in potassium, but do not realize there are a number of other delicious foods that are as well. They include watermelon, oranges, baked potatoes, and even zucchini. Omega three foods are also great for high blood pressure and include most of the oily fishes including tuna. Finally, garlic is long considered to be one of the best natural enemies of high blood pressure.
By sampling each of these foods on a regular basis and keeping them in moderation, you can help to get control of that high blood pressure. Take your medicine and watch your diet, and you will find that your blood pressure will respond in kind.
Will eating Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate) hurt you?
Yes in exssesive amount baking soda can be very harmful and can block up your colons leading to infection
Baking Ssoda is sodium bicarbonate. a high intake of sodium can alter your bloods electrolytes & result in thirst, dizziness, mental confusion, muscle twitching, & seizures.
Baking Ssoda is sodium bicarbonate. a high intake of sodium can alter your bloods electrolytes & result in thirst, dizziness, mental confusion, muscle twitching, & seizures.
Tomatoes Cure Cancer, Scientists Say...
Scientists at a leading Patagonian university have revealed stunning new evidence that tomatoes may contain the cure for cancer.
They've conducted two years of detailed tests that show the colour pigment chemicals contained within the tomato's skin, known as 'red', have an amazing effect on cancer cells.
"These red chemicals, when digested in big enough quantities react with proteins in the body and gradually kill off the cancerous growth." says Professor Ivan Owidea.
Eating just 200 tomatoes a day for four years would give the average adult enough red chemicals to kill off 3 or 4 cancerous cells - providing a miracle cure for a disease that kills tens of thousands each year.
Washington, Aug 24 (ANI): Turning up the heat on red tomatoes while processing, can boost the garden staples disease-fighting power, say a group of researchers, who added that the effect may help fight cancer and other chronic diseases.
The research team found that turning up the heat while processing tomatoes increases the absorption of lycopene molecules found in the veggie, which are linked to the prevention of the deadly diseases.
Lycopene belongs to a family of antioxidants called carotenoids, which give certain fruits and vegetables their distinctive colours. Carotenoids antioxidant properties are associated with protecting cells and regulating cell growth and death, all of which play a role in multiple disease processes.
The average structure of molecule in the average red tomato seems to hinder its absorption through intestinal walls and into the blood.
Most of the lycopene that is found circulating in human blood is configured in a bent molecular form.
This means that either the human body somehow transforms lycopene molecules through reactions that have yet to be identified, or that the bent molecular structures of lycopene are much more likely to be absorbed into the blood and transported to tissue a necessary step in preventing disease.
During the study, the tem led by Steven Schwartz, an investigator in Ohio States Comprehensive Cancer Centre and a professor of food science and technology at Ohio State devised a way to process red tomatoes into a sauce that contains bent molecular forms of lycopene.
The study involved twelve people and all ate both kinds of sauce over the course of the study.
After each meal, researchers took samples of participants blood seven times during the following 9 1/2 hours to measure lycopene levels.
They used a special testing method to analyze lycopene levels in the blood associated only with the tomato sauce meal, avoiding any other possible sources of those compounds in the bloodstream.
The participants had a 55 percent increase in total lycopene absorption after eating the specially processed sauce when compared to their lycopene blood levels after eating the regular sauce.
Schwartz said this finding reinforced the expectation that the bent forms of lycopene are more easily absorbed into human blood,
The study is published in the British Journal of Nutrition in 2007. (ANI)
They've conducted two years of detailed tests that show the colour pigment chemicals contained within the tomato's skin, known as 'red', have an amazing effect on cancer cells.
"These red chemicals, when digested in big enough quantities react with proteins in the body and gradually kill off the cancerous growth." says Professor Ivan Owidea.
Eating just 200 tomatoes a day for four years would give the average adult enough red chemicals to kill off 3 or 4 cancerous cells - providing a miracle cure for a disease that kills tens of thousands each year.
Washington, Aug 24 (ANI): Turning up the heat on red tomatoes while processing, can boost the garden staples disease-fighting power, say a group of researchers, who added that the effect may help fight cancer and other chronic diseases.
The research team found that turning up the heat while processing tomatoes increases the absorption of lycopene molecules found in the veggie, which are linked to the prevention of the deadly diseases.
Lycopene belongs to a family of antioxidants called carotenoids, which give certain fruits and vegetables their distinctive colours. Carotenoids antioxidant properties are associated with protecting cells and regulating cell growth and death, all of which play a role in multiple disease processes.
The average structure of molecule in the average red tomato seems to hinder its absorption through intestinal walls and into the blood.
Most of the lycopene that is found circulating in human blood is configured in a bent molecular form.
This means that either the human body somehow transforms lycopene molecules through reactions that have yet to be identified, or that the bent molecular structures of lycopene are much more likely to be absorbed into the blood and transported to tissue a necessary step in preventing disease.
During the study, the tem led by Steven Schwartz, an investigator in Ohio States Comprehensive Cancer Centre and a professor of food science and technology at Ohio State devised a way to process red tomatoes into a sauce that contains bent molecular forms of lycopene.
The study involved twelve people and all ate both kinds of sauce over the course of the study.
After each meal, researchers took samples of participants blood seven times during the following 9 1/2 hours to measure lycopene levels.
They used a special testing method to analyze lycopene levels in the blood associated only with the tomato sauce meal, avoiding any other possible sources of those compounds in the bloodstream.
The participants had a 55 percent increase in total lycopene absorption after eating the specially processed sauce when compared to their lycopene blood levels after eating the regular sauce.
Schwartz said this finding reinforced the expectation that the bent forms of lycopene are more easily absorbed into human blood,
The study is published in the British Journal of Nutrition in 2007. (ANI)
Tomatoes Fight Cancer Best When Used With Broccoli...
A recent study suggested that eating tomatoes and broccoli together can enhance the anti-cancer potentency possessed by tomatoes and broccoli.
In the study, rats were injected with human prostate tumors. And they were fed powdered tomato and dried broccoli. Used also in the study was finasteride, a drug that shows to slow the benign growth of the prostate.
The study found that the rats use diets with tomatoes and or broccoli get the smaller tumors. The diet with both tomatoes and broccoli is most effective and finasteride is least effective in slowing the tumor growth.
Tomatoes are known for its anti-cancer properties. Lycopene is believed to be the major active component in tomatoes that is responsible for the anti-cancer activity.
Anti-cancer bioactivity has been reported in broccoli. It's believed that glucosinolates may be responsible.
The study was conducted by Dr. John Erdman and colleagues at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
In the study, rats were injected with human prostate tumors. And they were fed powdered tomato and dried broccoli. Used also in the study was finasteride, a drug that shows to slow the benign growth of the prostate.
The study found that the rats use diets with tomatoes and or broccoli get the smaller tumors. The diet with both tomatoes and broccoli is most effective and finasteride is least effective in slowing the tumor growth.
Tomatoes are known for its anti-cancer properties. Lycopene is believed to be the major active component in tomatoes that is responsible for the anti-cancer activity.
Anti-cancer bioactivity has been reported in broccoli. It's believed that glucosinolates may be responsible.
The study was conducted by Dr. John Erdman and colleagues at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Curry Leaves - A Ayurvedic Herb
The colloquial name for curry leaves is curry patta and its botanical name is murraya koenigi. Curry leaves grow on a small shrub commonly found in backyards or gardens around Indian houses. The leaves are the edible part and they are shiny, dark green, aromatic and slightly bitter in taste. As the colloquial name suggests, these leaves are one of the ingredients of Indian curries, cooked vegetables, salads, chutneys and spices. They add to the smell and taste of food and in addition to the food value. Although the leaves are added to Indian dishes as a natural flavoring agent, it is well known that they have some medicinal value as well.
Curry leaves improve functioning of the stomach and small intestine and promote their action. They improve the quality of digestive juices secreted during digestion. Their action starts with intake. Their smell, taste and visual impression initiates salivary secretion and initiates the peristaltic wave, which is the first step in good digestion. They are mildly laxative and thus can tackle multiple digestive problems caused by food intake. They are directly added to food or an extract in the form of juice is added to buttermilk and consumed at the end of lunch/dinner. In case of a digestive upset, buttermilk enriched with the paste of curry leaves, common salt and cumin seed powder is recommended. This combination is also useful in problems such as loss of appetite, tastelessness of mouth as in case of fever etc. where food intake is a problem. Curry leaves are one of the important ingredients of herbal tonics and are parallel to digestive enzymatic tonics in allopathy.
A paste of these leaves with limejuice and honey/sugar/crystal sugar powder is a time-tested medicine in the treatment of hyperemesis graviderum. Nausea, dry vomiting, vomiting and food intolerance are few other conditions where this paste is used as a remedy. Curry leaves have some role in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery and idiopathic loose motions though they are not antidiarrheal in the true sense. Fresh juice/ a paste of fresh leaves/a teaspoonful of powdered dried leaves /a mixture of curry leaves, coriander, mint leaves, etc. is a commonly known home made remedy.
Certain ayurvedic research says that curry leaves have some role in controlling non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. People with DM due to obesity or heredity should try this treatment. A paste of about 8 to 10 fresh, fully-grown curry leaves is to be taken on an empty stomach in the morning for a minimum of 3 months for desired results. Many people have also reported weight loss, which is an additional benefit in diabetic people.
The bark or root of this plant also has medicinal properties. One ayurvedic school recommends powdered root/bark for relief from kidney/biliary pain. Traditional healers have observed some effects on premature graying of hair. Regular intake of these leaves with buttermilk is advised. Few have tried curry leaves for treatment of minor burns, bruises, abrasions, etc. and claim benefits of the treatment. More clinical trials are necessary to prove effectiveness. Traditional healers in villages use these leaves with a few other medicinal leaves for the treatment of insect bites and claim desired results. In this treatment, these are applied externally in poultice form.
In general, curry leaves are used confidently in daily cooking without the advice of a medical practitioner. They are food ingredients as well as medicinal ingredients. They add to taste and have digestive properties. They have some role in the management of diabetes, but this needs further research.
Curry leaves improve functioning of the stomach and small intestine and promote their action. They improve the quality of digestive juices secreted during digestion. Their action starts with intake. Their smell, taste and visual impression initiates salivary secretion and initiates the peristaltic wave, which is the first step in good digestion. They are mildly laxative and thus can tackle multiple digestive problems caused by food intake. They are directly added to food or an extract in the form of juice is added to buttermilk and consumed at the end of lunch/dinner. In case of a digestive upset, buttermilk enriched with the paste of curry leaves, common salt and cumin seed powder is recommended. This combination is also useful in problems such as loss of appetite, tastelessness of mouth as in case of fever etc. where food intake is a problem. Curry leaves are one of the important ingredients of herbal tonics and are parallel to digestive enzymatic tonics in allopathy.
A paste of these leaves with limejuice and honey/sugar/crystal sugar powder is a time-tested medicine in the treatment of hyperemesis graviderum. Nausea, dry vomiting, vomiting and food intolerance are few other conditions where this paste is used as a remedy. Curry leaves have some role in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery and idiopathic loose motions though they are not antidiarrheal in the true sense. Fresh juice/ a paste of fresh leaves/a teaspoonful of powdered dried leaves /a mixture of curry leaves, coriander, mint leaves, etc. is a commonly known home made remedy.
Certain ayurvedic research says that curry leaves have some role in controlling non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. People with DM due to obesity or heredity should try this treatment. A paste of about 8 to 10 fresh, fully-grown curry leaves is to be taken on an empty stomach in the morning for a minimum of 3 months for desired results. Many people have also reported weight loss, which is an additional benefit in diabetic people.
The bark or root of this plant also has medicinal properties. One ayurvedic school recommends powdered root/bark for relief from kidney/biliary pain. Traditional healers have observed some effects on premature graying of hair. Regular intake of these leaves with buttermilk is advised. Few have tried curry leaves for treatment of minor burns, bruises, abrasions, etc. and claim benefits of the treatment. More clinical trials are necessary to prove effectiveness. Traditional healers in villages use these leaves with a few other medicinal leaves for the treatment of insect bites and claim desired results. In this treatment, these are applied externally in poultice form.
In general, curry leaves are used confidently in daily cooking without the advice of a medical practitioner. They are food ingredients as well as medicinal ingredients. They add to taste and have digestive properties. They have some role in the management of diabetes, but this needs further research.
Curry Leaves - A Ayurvedic Herb
The colloquial name for curry leaves is curry patta and its botanical name is murraya koenigi. Curry leaves grow on a small shrub commonly found in backyards or gardens around Indian houses. The leaves are the edible part and they are shiny, dark green, aromatic and slightly bitter in taste. As the colloquial name suggests, these leaves are one of the ingredients of Indian curries, cooked vegetables, salads, chutneys and spices. They add to the smell and taste of food and in addition to the food value. Although the leaves are added to Indian dishes as a natural flavoring agent, it is well known that they have some medicinal value as well.
Curry leaves improve functioning of the stomach and small intestine and promote their action. They improve the quality of digestive juices secreted during digestion. Their action starts with intake. Their smell, taste and visual impression initiates salivary secretion and initiates the peristaltic wave, which is the first step in good digestion. They are mildly laxative and thus can tackle multiple digestive problems caused by food intake. They are directly added to food or an extract in the form of juice is added to buttermilk and consumed at the end of lunch/dinner. In case of a digestive upset, buttermilk enriched with the paste of curry leaves, common salt and cumin seed powder is recommended. This combination is also useful in problems such as loss of appetite, tastelessness of mouth as in case of fever etc. where food intake is a problem. Curry leaves are one of the important ingredients of herbal tonics and are parallel to digestive enzymatic tonics in allopathy.
A paste of these leaves with limejuice and honey/sugar/crystal sugar powder is a time-tested medicine in the treatment of hyperemesis graviderum. Nausea, dry vomiting, vomiting and food intolerance are few other conditions where this paste is used as a remedy. Curry leaves have some role in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery and idiopathic loose motions though they are not antidiarrheal in the true sense. Fresh juice/ a paste of fresh leaves/a teaspoonful of powdered dried leaves /a mixture of curry leaves, coriander, mint leaves, etc. is a commonly known home made remedy.
Certain ayurvedic research says that curry leaves have some role in controlling non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. People with DM due to obesity or heredity should try this treatment. A paste of about 8 to 10 fresh, fully-grown curry leaves is to be taken on an empty stomach in the morning for a minimum of 3 months for desired results. Many people have also reported weight loss, which is an additional benefit in diabetic people.
The bark or root of this plant also has medicinal properties. One ayurvedic school recommends powdered root/bark for relief from kidney/biliary pain. Traditional healers have observed some effects on premature graying of hair. Regular intake of these leaves with buttermilk is advised. Few have tried curry leaves for treatment of minor burns, bruises, abrasions, etc. and claim benefits of the treatment. More clinical trials are necessary to prove effectiveness. Traditional healers in villages use these leaves with a few other medicinal leaves for the treatment of insect bites and claim desired results. In this treatment, these are applied externally in poultice form.
In general, curry leaves are used confidently in daily cooking without the advice of a medical practitioner. They are food ingredients as well as medicinal ingredients. They add to taste and have digestive properties. They have some role in the management of diabetes, but this needs further research.
Curry leaves improve functioning of the stomach and small intestine and promote their action. They improve the quality of digestive juices secreted during digestion. Their action starts with intake. Their smell, taste and visual impression initiates salivary secretion and initiates the peristaltic wave, which is the first step in good digestion. They are mildly laxative and thus can tackle multiple digestive problems caused by food intake. They are directly added to food or an extract in the form of juice is added to buttermilk and consumed at the end of lunch/dinner. In case of a digestive upset, buttermilk enriched with the paste of curry leaves, common salt and cumin seed powder is recommended. This combination is also useful in problems such as loss of appetite, tastelessness of mouth as in case of fever etc. where food intake is a problem. Curry leaves are one of the important ingredients of herbal tonics and are parallel to digestive enzymatic tonics in allopathy.
A paste of these leaves with limejuice and honey/sugar/crystal sugar powder is a time-tested medicine in the treatment of hyperemesis graviderum. Nausea, dry vomiting, vomiting and food intolerance are few other conditions where this paste is used as a remedy. Curry leaves have some role in the treatment of diarrhea, dysentery and idiopathic loose motions though they are not antidiarrheal in the true sense. Fresh juice/ a paste of fresh leaves/a teaspoonful of powdered dried leaves /a mixture of curry leaves, coriander, mint leaves, etc. is a commonly known home made remedy.
Certain ayurvedic research says that curry leaves have some role in controlling non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. People with DM due to obesity or heredity should try this treatment. A paste of about 8 to 10 fresh, fully-grown curry leaves is to be taken on an empty stomach in the morning for a minimum of 3 months for desired results. Many people have also reported weight loss, which is an additional benefit in diabetic people.
The bark or root of this plant also has medicinal properties. One ayurvedic school recommends powdered root/bark for relief from kidney/biliary pain. Traditional healers have observed some effects on premature graying of hair. Regular intake of these leaves with buttermilk is advised. Few have tried curry leaves for treatment of minor burns, bruises, abrasions, etc. and claim benefits of the treatment. More clinical trials are necessary to prove effectiveness. Traditional healers in villages use these leaves with a few other medicinal leaves for the treatment of insect bites and claim desired results. In this treatment, these are applied externally in poultice form.
In general, curry leaves are used confidently in daily cooking without the advice of a medical practitioner. They are food ingredients as well as medicinal ingredients. They add to taste and have digestive properties. They have some role in the management of diabetes, but this needs further research.
Health Benefits of Kokum (botanical name: Garcinia indica)
Kokum (botanical name: Garcinia indica), is a deep purple fruit that is very similar to Mangosteen. The tree is native to the Western Ghats and Konkan regions of India and the fruit is commonly used in west-Indian cuisines. Various parts of the tree such as the seeds and bark of the root are used in Ayurvedic preparations since they offer a myriad of health benefits.
Dried Kokum fruit rinds are widely used in cooking as they impart a sweetish-tangy flavor to the food. The fruits contain citric acid, acetic acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, hydroxycitric acid and garcinol.
Medicinal Properties and Application:
· Kokum fruits contain rich amounts of anti-oxidants that bind with free radicals and prevent oxidative damage to body cells. They also promote cell regeneration and repair.
· Kokum juice is especially popular during scorching summer months as it has a cooling effect on the body and shields the body against dehydration and sunstroke. It also helps in bringing down fever and allergic reactions.
· Kokum seeds contain a high percentage of oil that freezes to form Kokum butter. Kokum butter is extensively used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry as it works wonders on dry, chapped, sensitive, irritated or burnt skin.
· Kokum butter is rapidly gaining popularity over cocoa butter as an intensive skin moisturizer.
· Due to its soothing and healing properties, it is also applied directly to wounds and infected areas on the skin.
· Kokum butter is rich in healthy fats like stearic and oleic acids and can also be used as edible oil.
· Extracts from the Kokum fruit are traditionally used to relieve gastric problems like acidity, flatulence, constipation and indigestion.
· Kokum juice is a healthier and far more refreshing option as compared to commercial bottled drinks. It acts as an appetite stimulant and also has anti-helmintic properties.
· Ayurvedic medicine also uses Kokum infusions to treat piles, dysentery and infections. Kokum is known to strengthen the cardio-vascular system and stabilize liver function.
· The hydroxycitric acid present in the fruit fights cholesterol and curbs lipogenesis, thus aiding weight loss.
Availability and Use:
Dried Kokum is easily available at most Indian food stores. The rinds may be soaked in hot water for a few hours to extract the juice which may be mixed with spices and consumed directly. Alternatively, you could add a few pieces of the dried rind to curries and gravies as a substitute for other souring agents like tamarind, vinegar and lemon juice.
Dried Kokum fruit rinds are widely used in cooking as they impart a sweetish-tangy flavor to the food. The fruits contain citric acid, acetic acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, hydroxycitric acid and garcinol.
Medicinal Properties and Application:
· Kokum fruits contain rich amounts of anti-oxidants that bind with free radicals and prevent oxidative damage to body cells. They also promote cell regeneration and repair.
· Kokum juice is especially popular during scorching summer months as it has a cooling effect on the body and shields the body against dehydration and sunstroke. It also helps in bringing down fever and allergic reactions.
· Kokum seeds contain a high percentage of oil that freezes to form Kokum butter. Kokum butter is extensively used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry as it works wonders on dry, chapped, sensitive, irritated or burnt skin.
· Kokum butter is rapidly gaining popularity over cocoa butter as an intensive skin moisturizer.
· Due to its soothing and healing properties, it is also applied directly to wounds and infected areas on the skin.
· Kokum butter is rich in healthy fats like stearic and oleic acids and can also be used as edible oil.
· Extracts from the Kokum fruit are traditionally used to relieve gastric problems like acidity, flatulence, constipation and indigestion.
· Kokum juice is a healthier and far more refreshing option as compared to commercial bottled drinks. It acts as an appetite stimulant and also has anti-helmintic properties.
· Ayurvedic medicine also uses Kokum infusions to treat piles, dysentery and infections. Kokum is known to strengthen the cardio-vascular system and stabilize liver function.
· The hydroxycitric acid present in the fruit fights cholesterol and curbs lipogenesis, thus aiding weight loss.
Availability and Use:
Dried Kokum is easily available at most Indian food stores. The rinds may be soaked in hot water for a few hours to extract the juice which may be mixed with spices and consumed directly. Alternatively, you could add a few pieces of the dried rind to curries and gravies as a substitute for other souring agents like tamarind, vinegar and lemon juice.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Nutrition in Vegetables
How many times has you mom warned you about your diet? How many times has your doctor recommended you to include vegetables in the diet? Countless, right!! Though we all realize the numerous health benefits of vegetables, very few of us actually follow a diet that includes it. Fresh vegetables can help to get rid of numerous diseases such as heart disease and stroke, blood pressure, cancer, painful intestinal ailment called diverticulitis, cataract and macular degeneration and vision loss. Apart from these, vegetables have a low fat and calories content, thereby minimizing the problem of excessive weight or obesity.
Vegetables have a rich content of nutrition, right from protein, vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium to selenium, iron, manganese, copper and zinc. A high vegetable diet definitely assures a relief from all the major and minor problems of the body. According to experts, people consuming greater amounts of vegetables in their diet are high on energy and feel less lethargic or stressed out. The nutrition provided, helps body perform all the activities, by providing the body cells and organisms, all the necessary requisites for supporting life. To know more about the nutrition content in vegetables, browse through the table below.
Nutritional Value of Vegetables
Item Serving Fat Fiber Prot. Carb. Sod.
Asparagus 3 med. spears 0 1g 1g 2g 1mg
Beans, Kidney 1 cup 1.5 45g 43g 110g 44mg
Beans, Lima 1 cup 1g 33g 38g 113g 32mg
Beans, Snap 1 cup 0 3.5g 2g 8g 6.5mg
Beans, Soy 1 cup 17g 11g 33g 28g 38mg
Broccoli 1 bunch 2g 18g 18g 32g 164mg
Brussels Sprouts 1 sprout 0 0.5g 0.5g 1.5g 4.5mg
Cabbage 1 med 2.5g 21g 13g 49g 163mg
Carrot 1 med. 0 2g 0.5g 6g 21mg
Cauliflower 1 med. 1g 14g 11g 30g 172.5mg
Cucumber 1 med. 0 2g 2g 8g 6mg
Garlic 1 clove 0 0 0 1g 0.5mg
Mushrooms 1 cup sliced 0 1g 1.5g 3.2g 2.8mg
Onion 1 med. 0 2g 1g 9.5g 3mg
Peas 1 cup 0.5 7g 8g 21g 7mg
Potato 1 med. 0 2g 2.5g 22g 7mg
Radish 1 med. 0 0 0 0 1mg
Spinach 1 bunch 1 9g 9.5g 12g 268.5mg
Tomato 1 med. 0.5g 1.5g 1g 5.5g 11mg
Vegetables have a rich content of nutrition, right from protein, vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium to selenium, iron, manganese, copper and zinc. A high vegetable diet definitely assures a relief from all the major and minor problems of the body. According to experts, people consuming greater amounts of vegetables in their diet are high on energy and feel less lethargic or stressed out. The nutrition provided, helps body perform all the activities, by providing the body cells and organisms, all the necessary requisites for supporting life. To know more about the nutrition content in vegetables, browse through the table below.
Nutritional Value of Vegetables
Item Serving Fat Fiber Prot. Carb. Sod.
Asparagus 3 med. spears 0 1g 1g 2g 1mg
Beans, Kidney 1 cup 1.5 45g 43g 110g 44mg
Beans, Lima 1 cup 1g 33g 38g 113g 32mg
Beans, Snap 1 cup 0 3.5g 2g 8g 6.5mg
Beans, Soy 1 cup 17g 11g 33g 28g 38mg
Broccoli 1 bunch 2g 18g 18g 32g 164mg
Brussels Sprouts 1 sprout 0 0.5g 0.5g 1.5g 4.5mg
Cabbage 1 med 2.5g 21g 13g 49g 163mg
Carrot 1 med. 0 2g 0.5g 6g 21mg
Cauliflower 1 med. 1g 14g 11g 30g 172.5mg
Cucumber 1 med. 0 2g 2g 8g 6mg
Garlic 1 clove 0 0 0 1g 0.5mg
Mushrooms 1 cup sliced 0 1g 1.5g 3.2g 2.8mg
Onion 1 med. 0 2g 1g 9.5g 3mg
Peas 1 cup 0.5 7g 8g 21g 7mg
Potato 1 med. 0 2g 2.5g 22g 7mg
Radish 1 med. 0 0 0 0 1mg
Spinach 1 bunch 1 9g 9.5g 12g 268.5mg
Tomato 1 med. 0.5g 1.5g 1g 5.5g 11mg
Athlete Sports Nutrition
Sports and nutrition are directly related to each other. Taking into consideration the fact that sportspersons need more energy to carry out their sporting activity effectively, it becomes of prime importance to take care of the nutrition for sports performance. Careful planning and implementation is required, when it comes to athlete sports nutrition. Read further to explore information about sports nutrition diet…
As far as the nutritional diet of sportsperson is concerned, there are lot many things that deserve proper attention like selection of foods, timing of food intake, selection of nutrition supplement and many more. These things are again decided, keeping in mind several factors like the athletes' energy needs, body composition, nutritional needs etc.
Here are some sports nutrition diet tips:
There is a need to consume fats and infact 20-25% of your energy should come from fats. If the fat intake would be less than that, it won’t be able to make any contribution in boosting your performance level.
There is a need to eat food before, during and after your exercise session, as that helps to control blood glucose level, thereby helping in enhancing your sports performance.
When an athlete performs his/her sporting activity, lot of fluid loss takes place, which causes dehydration. Dehydration can eventually cause heat stroke. So, it is vital to drink adequate water during and after your sports performance.
It is advisable for sportspersons to eat a balanced diet consisting of plenty of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Opt for complex carbohydrate food and the intake of fat should be in moderate quantities.
It is vital to plan out your pre exercising or sports meal that works best towards charging your energy. Limit the quantity of salt and simple sugar.
Don’t change your diet plan before going in for your sports competition.
Fasting is not recommended for sportspersons, as it is likely to hamper their performance level.
If you feel some kind of an uncomfort or pain in your abdomen or intestine, then you must have had a high fiber or high fat content food in your pre exercise/sports meal, so take care that it doesn’t happen again.
Foods to Avoid for Performance
Food is a decisive factor, when it comes to the performance of a sports activity. Even if you strictly follow a diet plan, the food that you eat just before and after your performance can affect your physical as well as your mental health.
List of Foods a Sportsman Can Eat
It is indeed a mandatory requirement for sports persons to keep a check on what they eat. As what they eat ultimately reflects in their performance.
Pregame Meal Guidelines
It is mandatory for an athlete to eat right and stay fit. Specially before participating in some game, it is extremely important for them to check upon what they consume.
Sports Drink Nutrition
Sports drinks are gaining popularity among people, especially youngsters, as they give a boost to the endurance level. Recommendation of sports drink is based on a number of factors like type of sport
As far as the nutritional diet of sportsperson is concerned, there are lot many things that deserve proper attention like selection of foods, timing of food intake, selection of nutrition supplement and many more. These things are again decided, keeping in mind several factors like the athletes' energy needs, body composition, nutritional needs etc.
Here are some sports nutrition diet tips:
There is a need to consume fats and infact 20-25% of your energy should come from fats. If the fat intake would be less than that, it won’t be able to make any contribution in boosting your performance level.
There is a need to eat food before, during and after your exercise session, as that helps to control blood glucose level, thereby helping in enhancing your sports performance.
When an athlete performs his/her sporting activity, lot of fluid loss takes place, which causes dehydration. Dehydration can eventually cause heat stroke. So, it is vital to drink adequate water during and after your sports performance.
It is advisable for sportspersons to eat a balanced diet consisting of plenty of proteins, vitamins and minerals. Opt for complex carbohydrate food and the intake of fat should be in moderate quantities.
It is vital to plan out your pre exercising or sports meal that works best towards charging your energy. Limit the quantity of salt and simple sugar.
Don’t change your diet plan before going in for your sports competition.
Fasting is not recommended for sportspersons, as it is likely to hamper their performance level.
If you feel some kind of an uncomfort or pain in your abdomen or intestine, then you must have had a high fiber or high fat content food in your pre exercise/sports meal, so take care that it doesn’t happen again.
Foods to Avoid for Performance
Food is a decisive factor, when it comes to the performance of a sports activity. Even if you strictly follow a diet plan, the food that you eat just before and after your performance can affect your physical as well as your mental health.
List of Foods a Sportsman Can Eat
It is indeed a mandatory requirement for sports persons to keep a check on what they eat. As what they eat ultimately reflects in their performance.
Pregame Meal Guidelines
It is mandatory for an athlete to eat right and stay fit. Specially before participating in some game, it is extremely important for them to check upon what they consume.
Sports Drink Nutrition
Sports drinks are gaining popularity among people, especially youngsters, as they give a boost to the endurance level. Recommendation of sports drink is based on a number of factors like type of sport
Health Benefits of Soy
In the contemporary times, soy products are selling like real hot cakes among people, owing to its multiple health benefits. In fact, in the supermarkets, exclusive shelves are dedicated to soy products. Today, the soy products are sailing smoothly in the list of youngster's favorite foods. Read further to explore information about the benefits of soy products…
Well, nothing better can be said about soy than saying that it is one of the most beneficial health maintenance products that ensure the well being of not just your heart, but your bones, prostate and immune system. Here, it becomes necessary to define as to what is this product called soy. Soy is the name given to all such products that are made from soybean, a grain native to Asia.
Soy is a complete protein package, containing essential amino acids that are required by the body. Soy has very little fat content and that too the unsaturated fats, which are good for the body. The best part is that soy is cholesterol free, so the risk of artery blockage is minimized.
A few health benefits of soy include prevention of prostate cancer, minimization of the risk of developing heart disease, healthy bones, improved immune system and many more. Soy is rich in fiber content and thus it aids the diabetic patients, by lowering their blood glucose level. So, incorporate soy products in your daily meals to promote your health fitness.
Soy Bean Nutrition
Classed under the plant legume, Soy beans is mostly found in Southeast Asia. It is found in varied of sizes as well as seed coat colors, right from black, brown, blue, yellow or mottled.
Soy Milk Health Benefits
Soy milk is a healthy beverage made from soybeans; it is nutritionally close to cow's milk. It can be a good alternative for people who don’t like drinking cow's milk.
Soy Nut Nutrition
Soy nuts are a healthy and tasty source of nutrition, rich in protein, iron and dietary fiber. They are the by-product of soy beans. Soy beans are soaked in water, drained and then roasted or baked until crisp and brown.
Well, nothing better can be said about soy than saying that it is one of the most beneficial health maintenance products that ensure the well being of not just your heart, but your bones, prostate and immune system. Here, it becomes necessary to define as to what is this product called soy. Soy is the name given to all such products that are made from soybean, a grain native to Asia.
Soy is a complete protein package, containing essential amino acids that are required by the body. Soy has very little fat content and that too the unsaturated fats, which are good for the body. The best part is that soy is cholesterol free, so the risk of artery blockage is minimized.
A few health benefits of soy include prevention of prostate cancer, minimization of the risk of developing heart disease, healthy bones, improved immune system and many more. Soy is rich in fiber content and thus it aids the diabetic patients, by lowering their blood glucose level. So, incorporate soy products in your daily meals to promote your health fitness.
Soy Bean Nutrition
Classed under the plant legume, Soy beans is mostly found in Southeast Asia. It is found in varied of sizes as well as seed coat colors, right from black, brown, blue, yellow or mottled.
Soy Milk Health Benefits
Soy milk is a healthy beverage made from soybeans; it is nutritionally close to cow's milk. It can be a good alternative for people who don’t like drinking cow's milk.
Soy Nut Nutrition
Soy nuts are a healthy and tasty source of nutrition, rich in protein, iron and dietary fiber. They are the by-product of soy beans. Soy beans are soaked in water, drained and then roasted or baked until crisp and brown.
Healthy Food Recipes
Today's youngsters are more susceptible to diseases and the reason that can be attributed to this fact is their unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical fitness exercise. It is here where parents can play an important role by modifying their child's eating habits and showing them the path of leading life the healthy way.
It is not that unless and until you make extensive usage of oil or fatty elements, the food does not become tasty. There are innumerable healthy food recipes that are not just good for your health, but also are extremely mouthwatering. Read further to explore information about healthy low calorie recepies....
Here is a list depicting a couple of easy low fat receipes:
Healthy Dessert Recipes
Bengal Gram Payasam Recipe
Carrot Halwa Recipe
Healthy Food Snacks
Spiced Aromatic Idli Recipe
Young Papaya Bites Recipe
Healthy Soup Recipes
Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe
Chicken & Cabbage Soup Recipe
Healthy Salad Recipes
Grape Apple Salad Recipe
Warm Mushroom Salad Recipe
Non-Vegetarian Food Recipes
Modified Murgh Makhani Recipe
Chili Chicken Recipe
Grilled Sole Fish with Sprouted Moong Recipe
Health Benefits of Eating Meat
Healthy Indian Vegetarian Dishes
Kashmiri Dum Aloo Recipe
Red Rajma with Soya Nuggets Recipe
Dal Makhani Recipe
Weight Reducing Diets
Liquid Diet Plan
Grapefruit Meal Diet Plan
Food Combining Diet Plan
Cabbage Soup Diet Plan
Sugar Busters Diet
It is not that unless and until you make extensive usage of oil or fatty elements, the food does not become tasty. There are innumerable healthy food recipes that are not just good for your health, but also are extremely mouthwatering. Read further to explore information about healthy low calorie recepies....
Here is a list depicting a couple of easy low fat receipes:
Healthy Dessert Recipes
Bengal Gram Payasam Recipe
Carrot Halwa Recipe
Healthy Food Snacks
Spiced Aromatic Idli Recipe
Young Papaya Bites Recipe
Healthy Soup Recipes
Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe
Chicken & Cabbage Soup Recipe
Healthy Salad Recipes
Grape Apple Salad Recipe
Warm Mushroom Salad Recipe
Non-Vegetarian Food Recipes
Modified Murgh Makhani Recipe
Chili Chicken Recipe
Grilled Sole Fish with Sprouted Moong Recipe
Health Benefits of Eating Meat
Healthy Indian Vegetarian Dishes
Kashmiri Dum Aloo Recipe
Red Rajma with Soya Nuggets Recipe
Dal Makhani Recipe
Weight Reducing Diets
Liquid Diet Plan
Grapefruit Meal Diet Plan
Food Combining Diet Plan
Cabbage Soup Diet Plan
Sugar Busters Diet
Functions of Proteins in the Body
Proteins play a major role in ensuring your health well being. There are innumerable functions of proteins in the body. Well, the primary functions of proteins include building and repairing of body tissues, regulation of body processes and formation of enzymes and hormones. Read further to explore information about protein role in health…
Proteins aid in the formation of antibodies that enable the body to fight infection. Proteins serve as a major energy supplier. There are distinctive kinds of proteins, each performing a unique function in the body. Proteins form a major part of your body, next to water.
The composition of proteins in the body is like that muscle contains about 1/3 protein, bone about 1/5 part and skin consists of 1/10 portion. The rest part of proteins is in the other body tissues and fluids. Even blood contains loads of proteins. In fact the hemoglobin molecule is nothing but proteins.
Our body requires proteins for the purpose of maintenance and healthy growth. The need for consuming proteins is especially more for infants, young children, pregnant women and recovering patients. There is a constant breakdown of proteins in the body and this explains the reason why we need to consume proteins on a regular daily basis. It becomes of prime importance to ensure that you have your daily-recommended protein intake, so as to improve your health fitness.
Daily Proteins Requirements
Protein is one of the most important components of every cell present in the body. A complex, high-molecular-weight organic compound, it has an unsurpassed content of amino acids.
Egg Protein Content
Egg protein is very rich in quality and it is due to this fact that manufacturers of protein powders often base their products on egg protein. Egg protein contains all the essential amino acids that the human body requires.
Food High in Protein
Proteins form an important nutrient component of the body. Made up of essential and non-essential amino acids, it helps in building and repairing muscles and bones, restoring body cells
Protein Content of Milk
Milk definitely serves as one of the most excellent sources of proteins and this can be attributed to its rich quality protein content. Though it doesn't contain a large quantity of proteins, but the quality of proteins that it provides the body
Protein Digestion & Absorption
Digestion of proteins takes place in different stages. The initial phase of protein digestion and absorption occurs in the stomach and the latter takes place in the small intestine.
Benefits of Whey Protein
Before knowing the benefits of whey protein, you need to first know, what exactly is it? During the process of conversion of cow's milk into cheese, a by-product is formed.
Proteins aid in the formation of antibodies that enable the body to fight infection. Proteins serve as a major energy supplier. There are distinctive kinds of proteins, each performing a unique function in the body. Proteins form a major part of your body, next to water.
The composition of proteins in the body is like that muscle contains about 1/3 protein, bone about 1/5 part and skin consists of 1/10 portion. The rest part of proteins is in the other body tissues and fluids. Even blood contains loads of proteins. In fact the hemoglobin molecule is nothing but proteins.
Our body requires proteins for the purpose of maintenance and healthy growth. The need for consuming proteins is especially more for infants, young children, pregnant women and recovering patients. There is a constant breakdown of proteins in the body and this explains the reason why we need to consume proteins on a regular daily basis. It becomes of prime importance to ensure that you have your daily-recommended protein intake, so as to improve your health fitness.
Daily Proteins Requirements
Protein is one of the most important components of every cell present in the body. A complex, high-molecular-weight organic compound, it has an unsurpassed content of amino acids.
Egg Protein Content
Egg protein is very rich in quality and it is due to this fact that manufacturers of protein powders often base their products on egg protein. Egg protein contains all the essential amino acids that the human body requires.
Food High in Protein
Proteins form an important nutrient component of the body. Made up of essential and non-essential amino acids, it helps in building and repairing muscles and bones, restoring body cells
Protein Content of Milk
Milk definitely serves as one of the most excellent sources of proteins and this can be attributed to its rich quality protein content. Though it doesn't contain a large quantity of proteins, but the quality of proteins that it provides the body
Protein Digestion & Absorption
Digestion of proteins takes place in different stages. The initial phase of protein digestion and absorption occurs in the stomach and the latter takes place in the small intestine.
Benefits of Whey Protein
Before knowing the benefits of whey protein, you need to first know, what exactly is it? During the process of conversion of cow's milk into cheese, a by-product is formed.
Nutrition During Pregnancy
There is a need for proper nutrition during pregnancy, as the mother's nutritional status will affect the development of the baby. It is during the time of pregnancy, when various changes take place in the expectant mother's body, which are not just anatomical, but also physiological in nature. It is a very crucial time and it becomes all the more necessary for the mother to take care of herself and there arises a need for consuming healthy pregnancy nutrition. Read further to explore information about nutrition during pregnancy…
Some of the changes that take place in the expectant mother and demand the need to make nutritional adjustments are:
Fat And Energy: it is during the time of pregnancy, when fat deposits take place in the mother's body and it is this fats storage that is later utilized by the body, during lactation, for the formation of milk. Owing to this fact, the calorie requirement generally increases by 300 calories. But it also depends from person to person. An underweight mother needs to consume more calories than an overweight mother. Well, it is preferable to consult your doctor, as far as your calorie intake is concerned.
Protein: protein is the most vital nutrient required by the body. It happens during the early and mid pregnancy stages, that protein starts getting stored in the body. And it is during the later stages of pregnancy, when the foetus is rapidly developing, that the body utilizes its protein reserves.
Minerals: as far as the minerals are concerned, it is the calcium and phosphorus that occupy a supreme position. Calcium is vital for healthy bone and teeth formation and it is during pregnancy that the calcium needs are especially high for the healthy bone formation of the foetus.
Iron: during pregnancy, the need for iron intake increases, as this mineral is essential for the body's development.
Vitamin A: vitamin A is essential for carrying out several bodily functions. It helps in improving vision and maintaining the nervous equilibrium. Well, as far as the intake of vitamin A is concerned, there is a need to ensure that you've had your recommended daily vitamin intake.
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Eating a well balanced diet is necessary to maintain good health. It becomes even more important for a pregnant woman. This is because of the fact that the choice of food during pregnancy affects the health of the expectant mother as well as development of the fetus.
Nutrition During Lactation
The nutrition needs of a nursing mother are much more, because the kind of nutrition she consumes, will determine the quantity and quality of milk that will directly affect the health of her baby.
Some of the changes that take place in the expectant mother and demand the need to make nutritional adjustments are:
Fat And Energy: it is during the time of pregnancy, when fat deposits take place in the mother's body and it is this fats storage that is later utilized by the body, during lactation, for the formation of milk. Owing to this fact, the calorie requirement generally increases by 300 calories. But it also depends from person to person. An underweight mother needs to consume more calories than an overweight mother. Well, it is preferable to consult your doctor, as far as your calorie intake is concerned.
Protein: protein is the most vital nutrient required by the body. It happens during the early and mid pregnancy stages, that protein starts getting stored in the body. And it is during the later stages of pregnancy, when the foetus is rapidly developing, that the body utilizes its protein reserves.
Minerals: as far as the minerals are concerned, it is the calcium and phosphorus that occupy a supreme position. Calcium is vital for healthy bone and teeth formation and it is during pregnancy that the calcium needs are especially high for the healthy bone formation of the foetus.
Iron: during pregnancy, the need for iron intake increases, as this mineral is essential for the body's development.
Vitamin A: vitamin A is essential for carrying out several bodily functions. It helps in improving vision and maintaining the nervous equilibrium. Well, as far as the intake of vitamin A is concerned, there is a need to ensure that you've had your recommended daily vitamin intake.
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
Eating a well balanced diet is necessary to maintain good health. It becomes even more important for a pregnant woman. This is because of the fact that the choice of food during pregnancy affects the health of the expectant mother as well as development of the fetus.
Nutrition During Lactation
The nutrition needs of a nursing mother are much more, because the kind of nutrition she consumes, will determine the quantity and quality of milk that will directly affect the health of her baby.
Organic Food Facts
In spite of the increasing popularity of Organic food these days, most of the people do not have a clear idea regarding the definition of organic food. In simple words, Organic foods are those foods that are produced, processed and packaged without using chemicals. They have been accepted due to their perceived health benefits over conventional food. The organic industry is growing rapidly and has caught the attention of farmers, manufacturers and, above all, consumers. Some of the popular organic food items include organic tea, organic coffee, organic wine, organic meat, organic beef, organic milk, organic honey, organic vegetables, organic fruits, organic rice, organic corn, organic herbs, organic essential oils, organic coconut oil and organic olive oil.
Organic foods protect from heart disease and cancer, as they contain Phenolic compounds. Organic food ensures high food quality, which other conventional foods cannot give. Organic food is natural and fresh, and thus, it is tasty. Many people prefer to grow organic food in their home gardens, because it costs about 20% more than the conventional food. Organic gardening uses organic seeds, organic fertilizers, compost, organic root stimulators, and organic pest control. It has been claimed by health experts that organic food is more nutritious. Some of the features that can be associated with organic food are quality, good taste, proper selection of crop varieties etc.
Advantages of Organic food
Organically grown foods are natural, without any sprayed chemical.
Organically grown foods are nutritious and full of taste although they may not look as colorful and well presented as shop produce.
Organic foods put less burden on environment. Growing foods organically can protect the topsoil from erosion and is a great way of getting closer to nature.
Tips for Organic Food Customers
Search for the label / logo of the certification body that has monitored and approved the production and processing of the food item as organic.
Keep yourself updated about the organizations that are authorized to sell organic food in your region.
Check out the prices of different food items in different stores and buy accordingly. The price of organic food varies from 10% to even 200% depending upon the place from the shopkeeper has bought the product.
Health Benefits of Organic Food
Organic food is termed as certified food, which is produced in accordance with some production standards. It is grown in organic farms and vigorously monitored by the officials of a certification body, during the production.
Benefits of Raw Organic Food
Organic food consumption has become the trend of the time, owing to the multiple health benefits that it offers. Organic food is absolutely natural and is packed with loads of vital nutrients required by the body.
Organic foods protect from heart disease and cancer, as they contain Phenolic compounds. Organic food ensures high food quality, which other conventional foods cannot give. Organic food is natural and fresh, and thus, it is tasty. Many people prefer to grow organic food in their home gardens, because it costs about 20% more than the conventional food. Organic gardening uses organic seeds, organic fertilizers, compost, organic root stimulators, and organic pest control. It has been claimed by health experts that organic food is more nutritious. Some of the features that can be associated with organic food are quality, good taste, proper selection of crop varieties etc.
Advantages of Organic food
Organically grown foods are natural, without any sprayed chemical.
Organically grown foods are nutritious and full of taste although they may not look as colorful and well presented as shop produce.
Organic foods put less burden on environment. Growing foods organically can protect the topsoil from erosion and is a great way of getting closer to nature.
Tips for Organic Food Customers
Search for the label / logo of the certification body that has monitored and approved the production and processing of the food item as organic.
Keep yourself updated about the organizations that are authorized to sell organic food in your region.
Check out the prices of different food items in different stores and buy accordingly. The price of organic food varies from 10% to even 200% depending upon the place from the shopkeeper has bought the product.
Health Benefits of Organic Food
Organic food is termed as certified food, which is produced in accordance with some production standards. It is grown in organic farms and vigorously monitored by the officials of a certification body, during the production.
Benefits of Raw Organic Food
Organic food consumption has become the trend of the time, owing to the multiple health benefits that it offers. Organic food is absolutely natural and is packed with loads of vital nutrients required by the body.
Food Nutrition Pyramid
Food nutrition pyramid lays down some basic guidelines regarding the kind of food that the kids should consume. Nutrition pyramid guide for kids basically focuses on five distinctive food groups. Each food group is indicated by a different color in the nutrition pyramid, like orange color is for grains, red indicates fruits, purple represents proteins, yellow is for fats and oil, blue stands for dairy and other calcium products and finally green is meant for vegetables. Read further to take a note of healthy food pyramid guidelines…
Every food item that is mentioned in the food pyramid consists of some different nutrients mix. So, it becomes of prime importance to cook different kinds of foods for your kids, so that they get all essential nutrients required by the body. Regular exercise and healthy balanced food is what is required to ensure their health fitness.
The nutrition content of particular foods is likely to vary, when they are put to use, while preparing different dishes. For example apple serves as an excellent after school snack, but if you make apple pie, now the same nutritious apples are used in such a manner that eating that very dish contains high sugar and fat content, which if consumed in excess quantities, can cause weight gain.
Grains, a major source of complex carbohydrates, are very necessary for your child, as they provide the majority of energy. So, give your child foods like bread, cereals, rice etc. Vitamins and minerals are vital for the child's growth. Fiber helps in ensuring smooth bowel function. Vegetables are the perfect source of vitamins and minerals, but don't fry vegetables, prefer going in for cooking methods like steaming and boiling.
Eating raw fruits is an excellent idea to provide them with vitamin A and C. Fruits provide a dual advantage, on one hand, they are filling and appetite satisfying and on the other hand, they are extremely beneficial for your child's health. Dairy products encompassing milk, cheese, yogurt and other milk products are important sources of vitamin A, D, calcium and protein.
Calcium is necessary for your child, as it leads to strengthening of their bones and muscles and paves way for their healthy growth. Vitamin A is good for skin, hair and eyes. Fats and oils are also requisite to maintain your child's health fitness, but offer your child only smaller quantities of fatty foods. So, follow these nutrition pyramid guidelines and witness your child growing in a healthy manner.
Adult Calorie Requirement
In the contemporary times, people are becoming very calorie conscious. Well, calories are like a must for the body, as it is the calories that the human body burns in order to produce energy.
Calories in Indian Food
If you wish to lead a healthy lifestyle, it is essential to eat nutrition rich food and exercise regularly. What you eat directly affects your body fitness so it becomes all the more necessary to be aware about the number of calories in Indian food
Low Calorie Cooking
Low calorie cooking has today become an integral part of healthy lifestyle. Cooking low calorie healthy foods not only helps you keep in shape, but also goes a long way in keeping you away from the clutches of several kinds of diseases.
Indian Cuisine Masala
When the talk is about spicy Indian foods, the first thing that strikes our mind is undoubtedly Indian cuisine masala. Well, it can be said that Indian cooking is literally popular for its distinctive varieties of flavored spices.
Food that Boosts Metabolism
Metabolism rate directly affects your weight loss program. The higher your metabolism level, the faster you will lose weight, provided you eat healthy food and pursue a vigorous workout.
Every food item that is mentioned in the food pyramid consists of some different nutrients mix. So, it becomes of prime importance to cook different kinds of foods for your kids, so that they get all essential nutrients required by the body. Regular exercise and healthy balanced food is what is required to ensure their health fitness.
The nutrition content of particular foods is likely to vary, when they are put to use, while preparing different dishes. For example apple serves as an excellent after school snack, but if you make apple pie, now the same nutritious apples are used in such a manner that eating that very dish contains high sugar and fat content, which if consumed in excess quantities, can cause weight gain.
Grains, a major source of complex carbohydrates, are very necessary for your child, as they provide the majority of energy. So, give your child foods like bread, cereals, rice etc. Vitamins and minerals are vital for the child's growth. Fiber helps in ensuring smooth bowel function. Vegetables are the perfect source of vitamins and minerals, but don't fry vegetables, prefer going in for cooking methods like steaming and boiling.
Eating raw fruits is an excellent idea to provide them with vitamin A and C. Fruits provide a dual advantage, on one hand, they are filling and appetite satisfying and on the other hand, they are extremely beneficial for your child's health. Dairy products encompassing milk, cheese, yogurt and other milk products are important sources of vitamin A, D, calcium and protein.
Calcium is necessary for your child, as it leads to strengthening of their bones and muscles and paves way for their healthy growth. Vitamin A is good for skin, hair and eyes. Fats and oils are also requisite to maintain your child's health fitness, but offer your child only smaller quantities of fatty foods. So, follow these nutrition pyramid guidelines and witness your child growing in a healthy manner.
Adult Calorie Requirement
In the contemporary times, people are becoming very calorie conscious. Well, calories are like a must for the body, as it is the calories that the human body burns in order to produce energy.
Calories in Indian Food
If you wish to lead a healthy lifestyle, it is essential to eat nutrition rich food and exercise regularly. What you eat directly affects your body fitness so it becomes all the more necessary to be aware about the number of calories in Indian food
Low Calorie Cooking
Low calorie cooking has today become an integral part of healthy lifestyle. Cooking low calorie healthy foods not only helps you keep in shape, but also goes a long way in keeping you away from the clutches of several kinds of diseases.
Indian Cuisine Masala
When the talk is about spicy Indian foods, the first thing that strikes our mind is undoubtedly Indian cuisine masala. Well, it can be said that Indian cooking is literally popular for its distinctive varieties of flavored spices.
Food that Boosts Metabolism
Metabolism rate directly affects your weight loss program. The higher your metabolism level, the faster you will lose weight, provided you eat healthy food and pursue a vigorous workout.
Benefits of Dietary Fiber
Dietary fiber is the undigested part of our food that paves way for promoting health fitness; by preventing several diseases from spreading its tentacles. The reservoir of benefits of dietary fiber is a real comprehensive one. There are two kinds of fibrous food, namely soluble and insoluble and both offer distinctive advantages. Read further to explore information about the fiber health benefits…
The importance of fibre can be mainly felt in giving a boost to your weight loss program. Well, it can be said that fiber serves as the perfect way to reduce your appetite. This can be attributed to the fact that fibrous foods also known as cellulose and hemicelluloses, occupy a large space of your stomach, thus making you feel full and thereby enable you to avoid overeating.
It helps a great deal in preventing constipation, by keeping your bowel movements going smooth. Fiber ensures that the waste products move rapidly through the colon and in one way, they also help to prevent your risk of developing colon cancer.
Fiber aids in lowering your blood cholesterol level, by removing bile acids that digest fat. It also takes the responsibility of regulating your blood sugar. Also your risk factor of falling prey to kidney and heart diseases is greatly reduced. So, incorporate fiber in your daily meals and derive its ultimate health benefits.
Fiber Rich Food
Fiber rich food should be incorporated into your daily diet, as it is extremely beneficial for the body. It aids in expanding the inside walls of the colon, thereby paving way for flushing out the waste products from the body.
Types of Dietary Fiber
Fibers are long, thread like structures that are present in fruits, vegetables, and grains. Fibers are an essential nutrient for good health and are helpful in practicing preventive health care.
The importance of fibre can be mainly felt in giving a boost to your weight loss program. Well, it can be said that fiber serves as the perfect way to reduce your appetite. This can be attributed to the fact that fibrous foods also known as cellulose and hemicelluloses, occupy a large space of your stomach, thus making you feel full and thereby enable you to avoid overeating.
It helps a great deal in preventing constipation, by keeping your bowel movements going smooth. Fiber ensures that the waste products move rapidly through the colon and in one way, they also help to prevent your risk of developing colon cancer.
Fiber aids in lowering your blood cholesterol level, by removing bile acids that digest fat. It also takes the responsibility of regulating your blood sugar. Also your risk factor of falling prey to kidney and heart diseases is greatly reduced. So, incorporate fiber in your daily meals and derive its ultimate health benefits.
Fiber Rich Food
Fiber rich food should be incorporated into your daily diet, as it is extremely beneficial for the body. It aids in expanding the inside walls of the colon, thereby paving way for flushing out the waste products from the body.
Types of Dietary Fiber
Fibers are long, thread like structures that are present in fruits, vegetables, and grains. Fibers are an essential nutrient for good health and are helpful in practicing preventive health care.
Indian Fast Food Nutrition
In the present times, it is the fast food craze that has created sensation all over. The fast food has occupied a demanding position in the list of top hot fad foods. People are getting lured into trying yummy fast food dishes, without possessing adequate knowledge regarding Indian fast food nutrition. Well, there is a need for bringing forward some eye opener nutrition facts about fastfood.
These days, the fast food chains are booming in number and witnessing flourishing business. Abraham Lincoln had once said, "let the people know the facts and the country will be safe". Well, it also holds true regarding the information about fast food nutritional content. The prime motive is to make the people aware of the fact and then let them take conscious decision.
Here are some facts about fast food nutrition:
In the list of fattening dishes, Korma and Biryani are on the top.
If a sauce solidifies in room temperature, it's an indication that it consists of high saturated fats.
Pappadums contain relatively high calories.
Indian curry makes use of green chilies that are rich in Vitamin C.
All food items like Tikka dishes that are cooked in dry oven contain low fat.
Instead of creamy pasta sauce, eating tomato sauce is a better option, as pasta sauce contain high fat content.
Lasagna contains multiple cheese layers; therefore it is a very fatty item.
Chips are high in fat and calories.
Well, the basic reason that can be attributed to the increasing consumption of fast food is the fact that fast food is readily available, quick to make and easy to serve. Media truly deserves the credit for the wide publicity of fast food stuff. But it is always advisable to eat healthy nutritious food that can help maintain your overall fitness.
Fast Food Calorie Chart
Looks like there is no respite from fast foods!! With the ever-increasing chain of eating joints opening in every nook and corner, these 'unhealthy' food items have become the most preferred choice for everyone - be it, children or youth.
Chinese Fast Food
Chinese fast food is not something new; in fact, it entered the Indian market in organized form about 10 years back and soon it captured the taste buds of urban India.
Healthy Fast Food Choices
In the contemporary times, people are heading their way towards fast food restaurants, for the purpose of snacking. Fast food is selling like real hot cakes especially amongst youngsters.
These days, the fast food chains are booming in number and witnessing flourishing business. Abraham Lincoln had once said, "let the people know the facts and the country will be safe". Well, it also holds true regarding the information about fast food nutritional content. The prime motive is to make the people aware of the fact and then let them take conscious decision.
Here are some facts about fast food nutrition:
In the list of fattening dishes, Korma and Biryani are on the top.
If a sauce solidifies in room temperature, it's an indication that it consists of high saturated fats.
Pappadums contain relatively high calories.
Indian curry makes use of green chilies that are rich in Vitamin C.
All food items like Tikka dishes that are cooked in dry oven contain low fat.
Instead of creamy pasta sauce, eating tomato sauce is a better option, as pasta sauce contain high fat content.
Lasagna contains multiple cheese layers; therefore it is a very fatty item.
Chips are high in fat and calories.
Well, the basic reason that can be attributed to the increasing consumption of fast food is the fact that fast food is readily available, quick to make and easy to serve. Media truly deserves the credit for the wide publicity of fast food stuff. But it is always advisable to eat healthy nutritious food that can help maintain your overall fitness.
Fast Food Calorie Chart
Looks like there is no respite from fast foods!! With the ever-increasing chain of eating joints opening in every nook and corner, these 'unhealthy' food items have become the most preferred choice for everyone - be it, children or youth.
Chinese Fast Food
Chinese fast food is not something new; in fact, it entered the Indian market in organized form about 10 years back and soon it captured the taste buds of urban India.
Healthy Fast Food Choices
In the contemporary times, people are heading their way towards fast food restaurants, for the purpose of snacking. Fast food is selling like real hot cakes especially amongst youngsters.
Carbohydrates Digestion
Carbohydrates are natural organic substances including sugars, starch and cellulose. Carbs provide energy to the body. "Sugar" is not bad for health, and starches do not have always bad effects on blood glucose and lipids. So, it is not right to say that carbohydrates only have bad effects on our body. The digestion of a particular carbohydrate depends upon the complexity of the carb's molecular structure - the more complex this structure is, the harder the digestive system works to break it down in order to absorb it into the bloodstream. The new theory about carbohydrate digestion and absorption has completely changed the way people used to think about dietary carbohydrates. It has been found that starches are not digested completely, and such indigestible carbohydrates are neutral bulking agents.
Carbs can be divided into four types; the first is monosaccharide, like glucose which is found in corn sugar, fructose that is found in fruit sugar and galactose; these type of carbs are rapidly digested; the second type of carb is disaccharides, like sucrose which is found in table sugar, lactose that is found in milk sugar and maltose; these are digested quite quickly. The third type of carbs is polysaccharides, like starch, which takes long time to digest; and the fourth & the most complex carbs is cellulose which is indigestible plant fiber. The speed of digestion is determined by the chemical nature & resistance level of the carbohydrate. For example, a simple sugar is much less resistant than a starch, and is metabolized or digested much faster.
There are two types of carbohydrates: natural and manmade. Natural carbs are slow digesting carbs, but still it is recommended to consume these carbs as they are a gift bestowed on us by nature. Being natural, they definitely serve as a better choice for deriving energy. Natural carbs are a reservoir of fiber and nutrients. Some of the good sources of natural carbs are wild rice, beans, fruits and red potatoes.
Man made carbs get digested quickly compared to natural carbs, as they hit the bloodstream faster than the natural carbs. The reason that can be attributed to this fact is that the more the number of processing steps a carb food has to go through, the more easily it gets digested in the body. Man made carbs tend to trigger insulin release and the result is that excess carbs get converted and then eventually get accumulated on the body in the form of fats. Examples of man made fast digesting carbs are white bread, white rice, mashed potatoes, cold cereals, fruit juices etc.
Alcohol Carbohydrates
As far as the question of carbohydrates in alcohol is concerned, there is a myth that non-alcoholic drinks contain less carbs, when compared with the regular alcoholic beverages.
Fruit Carbohydrate Content
Fruits that are relished by people owing to their wonderful taste and nutrition value are rich sources of carbohydrates. Fruits can be had in different forms, like as a raw fruit or in the form of spicy fruit chaat.
Vegetable Carbohydrate Content
Carbohydrates are pivotal nutrients required for a balanced diet. Their prime role is to produce energy required for the smooth functioning of the body.
Complex Carbohydrate Food
Carbohydrate forms an integral part of a balanced diet, because it is the prime source of energy required by the human body. It is broadly divided into two categories - simple and complex.
Functions of Carbohydrate
Carbohydrates play a major role in promoting your health fitness. They form a major part of your food and help a great deal in building your body strength, by generating energy.
Low Carb Healthy Snacks
It is important to have access to healthy and nutritious foods, so that if you are hungry in between meals, you satisfy your urge to eat snacks in a healthy manner.
Sources of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate maintains the functional activity of the cells, apart from supplying the energy needed for the functioning of the human body. It is one of the major constituents of a healthy and balanced diet.
Types of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are one of the main energy booster nutrients that your body requires, in order to keep going. Carbohydrates can be broadly classified into two broad categories, namely simple and complex carbohydrates.
Carbs can be divided into four types; the first is monosaccharide, like glucose which is found in corn sugar, fructose that is found in fruit sugar and galactose; these type of carbs are rapidly digested; the second type of carb is disaccharides, like sucrose which is found in table sugar, lactose that is found in milk sugar and maltose; these are digested quite quickly. The third type of carbs is polysaccharides, like starch, which takes long time to digest; and the fourth & the most complex carbs is cellulose which is indigestible plant fiber. The speed of digestion is determined by the chemical nature & resistance level of the carbohydrate. For example, a simple sugar is much less resistant than a starch, and is metabolized or digested much faster.
There are two types of carbohydrates: natural and manmade. Natural carbs are slow digesting carbs, but still it is recommended to consume these carbs as they are a gift bestowed on us by nature. Being natural, they definitely serve as a better choice for deriving energy. Natural carbs are a reservoir of fiber and nutrients. Some of the good sources of natural carbs are wild rice, beans, fruits and red potatoes.
Man made carbs get digested quickly compared to natural carbs, as they hit the bloodstream faster than the natural carbs. The reason that can be attributed to this fact is that the more the number of processing steps a carb food has to go through, the more easily it gets digested in the body. Man made carbs tend to trigger insulin release and the result is that excess carbs get converted and then eventually get accumulated on the body in the form of fats. Examples of man made fast digesting carbs are white bread, white rice, mashed potatoes, cold cereals, fruit juices etc.
Alcohol Carbohydrates
As far as the question of carbohydrates in alcohol is concerned, there is a myth that non-alcoholic drinks contain less carbs, when compared with the regular alcoholic beverages.
Fruit Carbohydrate Content
Fruits that are relished by people owing to their wonderful taste and nutrition value are rich sources of carbohydrates. Fruits can be had in different forms, like as a raw fruit or in the form of spicy fruit chaat.
Vegetable Carbohydrate Content
Carbohydrates are pivotal nutrients required for a balanced diet. Their prime role is to produce energy required for the smooth functioning of the body.
Complex Carbohydrate Food
Carbohydrate forms an integral part of a balanced diet, because it is the prime source of energy required by the human body. It is broadly divided into two categories - simple and complex.
Functions of Carbohydrate
Carbohydrates play a major role in promoting your health fitness. They form a major part of your food and help a great deal in building your body strength, by generating energy.
Low Carb Healthy Snacks
It is important to have access to healthy and nutritious foods, so that if you are hungry in between meals, you satisfy your urge to eat snacks in a healthy manner.
Sources of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate maintains the functional activity of the cells, apart from supplying the energy needed for the functioning of the human body. It is one of the major constituents of a healthy and balanced diet.
Types of Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are one of the main energy booster nutrients that your body requires, in order to keep going. Carbohydrates can be broadly classified into two broad categories, namely simple and complex carbohydrates.
Antiaging Food Guidelines
Aging, an unavoidable phenomenon, is characterized by wrinkles, memory loss, declined physical capacity, mental and logical sharpness, weakening of the function of sense organs, incoming of diseases like cardiac problems, diabetes, blood pressure, arthritis, etc, gray hair and so on. Nobody wants to be old, look old, and feel old but aging is just a reality of life. However, it is impossible to stay young forever but with the help of a healthy eating and living style, we can keep hale and hearty. Changing your diet can extend your life and make you feel and look younger than your physical age. A healthy diet can help you conquer the aging process. Staying young and keeping fit does not depend on anti aging creams but other factors like nutrition and exercise plays a significant role in doing so.
Antioxidant is the main element of a youthful diet. The food rich in antioxidants protects you against several diseases. They prevent you from contracting diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, cardiac failures and elevated blood pressure. They have the capability of retarding the aging process. Some of the most popular food items that are rich in antioxidant are berries, broccoli, spinach, green tea, garlic and tomatoes.
Given below are some anti aging nutrition tips that will give you a clear idea of what to eat
Limit the intake of fats and sugar.
Consume a moderate-dose multiple vitamin-and-mineral supplement on a regular basis.
Lay emphasis on minimally processed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, non-fat skim milk and lean meat, especially fish.
It is advisable to take some extra antioxidants, such as 100 IU of vitamin E.
Drink plenty of water, at least about 10-12 glasses everyday. It flushes out all the toxins from the body.
Focus on eating complex carbohydrates, rather than going in for fast digesting carbohydrate foods like rice, wheat, bread and pasta that shoot up your blood sugar level thus making your obese.
Avoid underground vegetables like potato, yam, and carrots that tend to cause sugar imbalance.
Choose above ground veggies, as they have antioxidant properties.
Prefer consuming fresh fruits, rather than opting for fruit juices, which contain high fat and sugar content.
Anti Aging Vitamins
As we grow older, the ability of our body to process nutrients decreases and it is here that need arises to increase our nutrients intake. There are certain vitamins that prevent aging, like vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps prevent osteoporosis from taking place. Read further to explore information about anti aging vitamins…
Foods Causing Aging
If you want to remain healthy, fit and young your entire life, you will have to check your diet. What you eat basically decides how long your internal system is going to sustain, so it is very important for you to choose the right kind of food that not just momentarily revitalizes you but also checks upon the longevity of your fitness.
Anti Aging Foods
The best part about being young is being healthy and fit. In case you want to remain fit, healthy, active and beautiful throughout our life, you must understand the mantra of eating right and eating healthy.
Antioxidant is the main element of a youthful diet. The food rich in antioxidants protects you against several diseases. They prevent you from contracting diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, cardiac failures and elevated blood pressure. They have the capability of retarding the aging process. Some of the most popular food items that are rich in antioxidant are berries, broccoli, spinach, green tea, garlic and tomatoes.
Given below are some anti aging nutrition tips that will give you a clear idea of what to eat
Limit the intake of fats and sugar.
Consume a moderate-dose multiple vitamin-and-mineral supplement on a regular basis.
Lay emphasis on minimally processed fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, non-fat skim milk and lean meat, especially fish.
It is advisable to take some extra antioxidants, such as 100 IU of vitamin E.
Drink plenty of water, at least about 10-12 glasses everyday. It flushes out all the toxins from the body.
Focus on eating complex carbohydrates, rather than going in for fast digesting carbohydrate foods like rice, wheat, bread and pasta that shoot up your blood sugar level thus making your obese.
Avoid underground vegetables like potato, yam, and carrots that tend to cause sugar imbalance.
Choose above ground veggies, as they have antioxidant properties.
Prefer consuming fresh fruits, rather than opting for fruit juices, which contain high fat and sugar content.
Anti Aging Vitamins
As we grow older, the ability of our body to process nutrients decreases and it is here that need arises to increase our nutrients intake. There are certain vitamins that prevent aging, like vitamin D is an essential nutrient that helps prevent osteoporosis from taking place. Read further to explore information about anti aging vitamins…
Foods Causing Aging
If you want to remain healthy, fit and young your entire life, you will have to check your diet. What you eat basically decides how long your internal system is going to sustain, so it is very important for you to choose the right kind of food that not just momentarily revitalizes you but also checks upon the longevity of your fitness.
Anti Aging Foods
The best part about being young is being healthy and fit. In case you want to remain fit, healthy, active and beautiful throughout our life, you must understand the mantra of eating right and eating healthy.
Alcoholic Beverage Nutrition Facts
Have you ever thought about the nutritional value of the alcoholic beverage you are consuming? Probably not! Several interesting studies reveal that different kinds of alcoholic beverage have different kind of nutritional value. These various types of beverages have their own calorie content and react in different ways inside the human body. As for example 12 ounce of typical beer glass contains 150 calories while its lighter and mild version only has 110 calories. The nutritional content of these alcoholic drinks are also different, for example wine contains phytochemicals which act as antioxidants for the body, whereas beer provides the body with only sugar and carbohydrates.
Alcoholic Beverages Tend To Stimulate Your Appetite
Alcoholic beverages are said to be beneficial if taken in limited amount to increase your appetite. People who are anorexic should consume a limited amount of beer in order to boost up their hunger and digestion capabilities.
Anti-Oxidant Content
Certain kind of alcohol beverages contains anti-oxidizing chemicals like phytochemicals. The phytochemicals are basically found in good quantity in wine. These anti-oxidants help you to fight against ageing and also rejuvenate your skin tone.
Consume With Right Eatables
Always consume alcoholic beverages with right kind of eatables because certain eatables add a lot to your weight if consumed with wine, beer or rum. So, while boozing take care of what you eat along with the drink.
Always Limit Your Intake
Excess of everything is bad especially if it is an alcoholic beverage. So make sure you consume it only to the medically permissible limits. Excess consumption may lead to several other biological problems. It can also lead to intolerable hangover, nausea, vomit etc.
Remember It Will Increase Your Weight
Human body mechanism is like that it processes alcohol before fats, proteins and carbohydrates. So, consumption of alcohol is certainly going to slow down your fat burning process, thereby slowing your weight loss program.
Hard Liquors Do Not Even Have Carbohydrates
Hard liquors undergo the process of distillation and hence do not contain carbohydrates. Whenever you consume a hard alcoholic drink, remember it may not be having a trace of any nutritional items; so do not give an excuse of nutritional benefits. Always drink in limits.
Alcohol Calorie Content
Alcohol probably tastes exotic to some people, but it should be taken into consideration that alcohol is usually high in calorie content. Not only calories, but those calories are empty calories, meaning they provide less or no nutritional supplements to the body, yet mount up the caloric intake.
Effects of Alcohol on the Body
Consumption of alcohol is increased in the current times, and usually people enjoy drinking. However, drinking heavily over longer periods can result into serious problems. Alcohol misuse not only harms the individual but also poses a threat on society in terms of violence and crime, accidents and drink driving.
Different Types of Alcoholic Beverages
The market is stocked with different types of alcoholic beverages, differing in terms of alcohol content. There are some alcohol beverage types that are low in alcohol content like beer. Beer has an alcohol content of about 3-8% and wine consists of approximately 7-18% alcohol concentration.
Alcoholic Beverages Tend To Stimulate Your Appetite
Alcoholic beverages are said to be beneficial if taken in limited amount to increase your appetite. People who are anorexic should consume a limited amount of beer in order to boost up their hunger and digestion capabilities.
Anti-Oxidant Content
Certain kind of alcohol beverages contains anti-oxidizing chemicals like phytochemicals. The phytochemicals are basically found in good quantity in wine. These anti-oxidants help you to fight against ageing and also rejuvenate your skin tone.
Consume With Right Eatables
Always consume alcoholic beverages with right kind of eatables because certain eatables add a lot to your weight if consumed with wine, beer or rum. So, while boozing take care of what you eat along with the drink.
Always Limit Your Intake
Excess of everything is bad especially if it is an alcoholic beverage. So make sure you consume it only to the medically permissible limits. Excess consumption may lead to several other biological problems. It can also lead to intolerable hangover, nausea, vomit etc.
Remember It Will Increase Your Weight
Human body mechanism is like that it processes alcohol before fats, proteins and carbohydrates. So, consumption of alcohol is certainly going to slow down your fat burning process, thereby slowing your weight loss program.
Hard Liquors Do Not Even Have Carbohydrates
Hard liquors undergo the process of distillation and hence do not contain carbohydrates. Whenever you consume a hard alcoholic drink, remember it may not be having a trace of any nutritional items; so do not give an excuse of nutritional benefits. Always drink in limits.
Alcohol Calorie Content
Alcohol probably tastes exotic to some people, but it should be taken into consideration that alcohol is usually high in calorie content. Not only calories, but those calories are empty calories, meaning they provide less or no nutritional supplements to the body, yet mount up the caloric intake.
Effects of Alcohol on the Body
Consumption of alcohol is increased in the current times, and usually people enjoy drinking. However, drinking heavily over longer periods can result into serious problems. Alcohol misuse not only harms the individual but also poses a threat on society in terms of violence and crime, accidents and drink driving.
Different Types of Alcoholic Beverages
The market is stocked with different types of alcoholic beverages, differing in terms of alcohol content. There are some alcohol beverage types that are low in alcohol content like beer. Beer has an alcohol content of about 3-8% and wine consists of approximately 7-18% alcohol concentration.
Different Types of Vitamins
Vitamins, one of the most essential nutrients required by the body, can be broadly classified into two broad categories namely, water-soluble vitamins and fat-soluble vitamins. Water-soluble vitamins (B vitamins and vitamin C) get flushed out from the body; therefore there arises a need to consume these vitamins on a daily basis. On the contrary, fat-soluble vitamins (Vitamins A, D, E, and K) get stored in the body's fatty tissues. There are distinctive kinds of vitamins and each vitamin play a unique role in promoting health fitness.
Here is a list of different vitamin types:
Vitamin A:
It helps a great deal in improving your eyesight. Also it aids in maintaining healthy skin. Rich sources of vitamin A are: eggs, milk, apricots, carrots, spinach and sweet potatoes etc.
Vitamins B:
Vitamin B is a list of multiple vitamins like B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, folic acid, biotin, and pantothenic acid. Vitamin B aids in generating energy that the body utilizes to carry out its activities. Vitamin B also participates actively in making red blood cells that carry oxygen to different parts of your body. Rich sources of vitamin B include whole grains, such as wheat and oats, fish and seafood, leafy green vegetables, dairy products like milk and yogurt, beans and peas etc.
Vitamin C:
It helps in strengthening your gums and muscles. Vitamin C found in citrus fruits like oranges, also aids in healing wounds. It enables you to overcome infections. Foods rich in vitamin C, apart from citrus fruits are: tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage and strawberries etc.
Vitamin D:
It works towards strengthening your bones and teeth. It also aids in absorbing the calcium required by the body. Foods rich in vitamin D are: fish, egg yolk, milk and other dairy products etc.
Vitamin E:
It takes care of your lungs and also aids in formation of red blood cells. Good sources of vitamin E are: whole grains, such as wheat and oats, leafy green vegetables, egg yolks, nuts etc.
Vitamin K:
Vitamin K helps in the maintenance of normal levels of the blood clotting proteins. Good sources of vitamin K are: leafy green vegetables, dairy products, like milk and yogurt, pork etc.
Vitamins to Increase Energy
Do vitamins give energy is a question that confuses millions of people. Well, vitamins do not directly serve as a source of energy, but they aid the enzymes that generate energy from the energy producing nutrients like protein, carbohydrates and fats.
Vitamins Good for Hair
It is the deficiency of B vitamins (especially B6, biotin, inositol and folic acid) in your diet that lead to hair loss.
Vitamins for Healthy Skin
Taking care of the skin means different things to different people. For many, it means a simple splash of water, using soap for cleansing purpose.
Vitamins for Weight Loss
It is difficult to list out best vitamins for weight loss, but yes definitely there are some weight loss vitamins that deserve a special mention.
Here is a list of different vitamin types:
Vitamin A:
It helps a great deal in improving your eyesight. Also it aids in maintaining healthy skin. Rich sources of vitamin A are: eggs, milk, apricots, carrots, spinach and sweet potatoes etc.
Vitamins B:
Vitamin B is a list of multiple vitamins like B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, folic acid, biotin, and pantothenic acid. Vitamin B aids in generating energy that the body utilizes to carry out its activities. Vitamin B also participates actively in making red blood cells that carry oxygen to different parts of your body. Rich sources of vitamin B include whole grains, such as wheat and oats, fish and seafood, leafy green vegetables, dairy products like milk and yogurt, beans and peas etc.
Vitamin C:
It helps in strengthening your gums and muscles. Vitamin C found in citrus fruits like oranges, also aids in healing wounds. It enables you to overcome infections. Foods rich in vitamin C, apart from citrus fruits are: tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage and strawberries etc.
Vitamin D:
It works towards strengthening your bones and teeth. It also aids in absorbing the calcium required by the body. Foods rich in vitamin D are: fish, egg yolk, milk and other dairy products etc.
Vitamin E:
It takes care of your lungs and also aids in formation of red blood cells. Good sources of vitamin E are: whole grains, such as wheat and oats, leafy green vegetables, egg yolks, nuts etc.
Vitamin K:
Vitamin K helps in the maintenance of normal levels of the blood clotting proteins. Good sources of vitamin K are: leafy green vegetables, dairy products, like milk and yogurt, pork etc.
Vitamins to Increase Energy
Do vitamins give energy is a question that confuses millions of people. Well, vitamins do not directly serve as a source of energy, but they aid the enzymes that generate energy from the energy producing nutrients like protein, carbohydrates and fats.
Vitamins Good for Hair
It is the deficiency of B vitamins (especially B6, biotin, inositol and folic acid) in your diet that lead to hair loss.
Vitamins for Healthy Skin
Taking care of the skin means different things to different people. For many, it means a simple splash of water, using soap for cleansing purpose.
Vitamins for Weight Loss
It is difficult to list out best vitamins for weight loss, but yes definitely there are some weight loss vitamins that deserve a special mention.
Health Benefits of Drinking Water
Water, a precious gift bestowed on us by Mother Nature, forms a major part of our body constitution. In fact, 2/3 of our body weight is water. The very composition of our body is like that blood is 83% water, muscles are 75% water, brain is 74% water and bone is 22% water. Water is necessary for the very survival of human beings, as it ensures the smooth functioning of body systems.
Lack of water in the body tends to give rise to dehydration, thereby posing hurdles for the blood to circulate. The gravity of problem increases, as it causes the brain to become less active and your body feels tired and fatigued. Water keeps the digestive system in order and flushes out the waste products from your body. Well, the reservoir encompassing the advantages of drinking water is very large, so, read further to explore other health benefits of drinking water…
Water acts as a natural remedy to head your way towards achieving beautiful rich glowing skin. Drinking water skin benefits can be attributed to the fact that water acts as a body purifier, by removing toxins and waste from your body. People who are fed up with their overweight problem, for them hot lemon water works wonders in fastening their weight loss program. It also keeps your heart healthy. So, drink lots of water throughout the day, to promote your mind body fitness.
How Much Water to Drink Per Day
There is no clear-cut answer as to how much water to drink per day, because it depends upon a number of factors like your health condition, your activity status etc.
Warm Lemon Water Benefits
Warm lemon water serves as the perfect good morning drink, as it aids the digestive system and makes the process of eliminating the waste products from the body easier.
Water Weight Loss Benefits
Drinking water and weight loss are directly related to each other. Water helps to lose weight by boosting your metabolism rate, thus paving way for quick weight loss.
Lack of water in the body tends to give rise to dehydration, thereby posing hurdles for the blood to circulate. The gravity of problem increases, as it causes the brain to become less active and your body feels tired and fatigued. Water keeps the digestive system in order and flushes out the waste products from your body. Well, the reservoir encompassing the advantages of drinking water is very large, so, read further to explore other health benefits of drinking water…
Water acts as a natural remedy to head your way towards achieving beautiful rich glowing skin. Drinking water skin benefits can be attributed to the fact that water acts as a body purifier, by removing toxins and waste from your body. People who are fed up with their overweight problem, for them hot lemon water works wonders in fastening their weight loss program. It also keeps your heart healthy. So, drink lots of water throughout the day, to promote your mind body fitness.
How Much Water to Drink Per Day
There is no clear-cut answer as to how much water to drink per day, because it depends upon a number of factors like your health condition, your activity status etc.
Warm Lemon Water Benefits
Warm lemon water serves as the perfect good morning drink, as it aids the digestive system and makes the process of eliminating the waste products from the body easier.
Water Weight Loss Benefits
Drinking water and weight loss are directly related to each other. Water helps to lose weight by boosting your metabolism rate, thus paving way for quick weight loss.
Healthy Nutrition for Child
Nutrition and child development are two terms that often go hand in hand. The more nutritious diet your child consumes, the healthier your child would be. The nutrition requirement of a child differs from that of an adult, because the child witnesses the phase of growth. It is owing to this fact that there arises a need to encourage healthy nutrition for child.
Here are presented some child nutrition guidelines:
Offer your child a wide variety of healthy nutritious foods like green leafy veggies, fresh fruits, legumes etc.
Encourage your child to eat plenty of cereals, but prefer inculcating the habit of eating wholegrain.
Milk and other milk products are a must for the growth of child. They act as fabulous sources of calcium that ensures your child's healthy bones and teeth. Going in for low fat skim milk is not recommended for children under the age of 2, but young children and adolescents can definitely opt for low fat milk varieties.
As far as intake of non-vegetarian food is concerned, encourage your child to go in for lean meat, fish and poultry.
Alcohol intake is not at all recommended for young children.
Choose foods that are less salty and less spicy.
Avoid foods that are high in sugar and fat content.
When it comes to cooking, prefer going in for cooking techniques like steaming, boiling and baking, rather than going in for frying, because that tends to involve extensive usage of oil, thus making the food item high in calories.
Healthy Drinks for Kids
There are plenty of beverages that you can go in for, but not all drinks are healthy. The market is stocked with various kinds of sweet drinks that contain high sugar content.
Child Nutritional Requirement
Kids today don't really pay attention to consuming healthy foods that provide the essential nutrients required by the human body. Here, it becomes necessary on the part of parents to take care of the child nutritional requirement.
Healthy Snacks for Child
In the contemporary times, it is the snack food that is sailing smoothly everywhere. But instead that your child consumes unhealthy high calorie fast food snacks, it is preferable to check out some healthy low calorie child snack ideas.
Child Growth Nutritional Supplement
Are you tired of your child's wrong feeding habit? Worried about his/her lack of nutritional content diet? Most of the parents, today, are tensed about their kid's unhealthy lifestyle.
Here are presented some child nutrition guidelines:
Offer your child a wide variety of healthy nutritious foods like green leafy veggies, fresh fruits, legumes etc.
Encourage your child to eat plenty of cereals, but prefer inculcating the habit of eating wholegrain.
Milk and other milk products are a must for the growth of child. They act as fabulous sources of calcium that ensures your child's healthy bones and teeth. Going in for low fat skim milk is not recommended for children under the age of 2, but young children and adolescents can definitely opt for low fat milk varieties.
As far as intake of non-vegetarian food is concerned, encourage your child to go in for lean meat, fish and poultry.
Alcohol intake is not at all recommended for young children.
Choose foods that are less salty and less spicy.
Avoid foods that are high in sugar and fat content.
When it comes to cooking, prefer going in for cooking techniques like steaming, boiling and baking, rather than going in for frying, because that tends to involve extensive usage of oil, thus making the food item high in calories.
Healthy Drinks for Kids
There are plenty of beverages that you can go in for, but not all drinks are healthy. The market is stocked with various kinds of sweet drinks that contain high sugar content.
Child Nutritional Requirement
Kids today don't really pay attention to consuming healthy foods that provide the essential nutrients required by the human body. Here, it becomes necessary on the part of parents to take care of the child nutritional requirement.
Healthy Snacks for Child
In the contemporary times, it is the snack food that is sailing smoothly everywhere. But instead that your child consumes unhealthy high calorie fast food snacks, it is preferable to check out some healthy low calorie child snack ideas.
Child Growth Nutritional Supplement
Are you tired of your child's wrong feeding habit? Worried about his/her lack of nutritional content diet? Most of the parents, today, are tensed about their kid's unhealthy lifestyle.
Health Benefits of Calcium
Calcium is one of the main nutrients that the body requires in order to overcome the problems of high blood pressure, heart attack, premenstrual syndrome and colon cancer. One of the main health benefits of calcium is that it helps in keeping the bones strong and healthy. Read further to explore information about calcium health benefits…
Owing to the advantages of calcium, the market today is flooded with innumerable kinds of calcium supplements including calcium carbonate, calcium gluconate, calcium citrate, calcium citrate malate, calcium lactate and calcium phosphate. Calcium helps to ensure that your teeth are strong and thus prevents dental problems from torturing you.
The consumption of calcium helps in facilitating the movement of nutrients across cell membranes. By keeping the bones healthy, calcium paves way for prevention of osteoporosis. Calcium intake helps in relieving backache by strengthening your backbone.
Calcium helps to keep a check on the blood pressure and also it aids in muscle contraction, thereby enabling the heart and blood vessels to perform their functioning effectively. The best sources for calcium intake are low fat dairy products, fruits and vegetables. So, make it a point to drink milk regularly and also consume other calcium rich foods, so as to promote your health fitness.
Calcium Supplement Benefits
If your daily meals do not fulfill your need for calcium, it is preferable to look forward towards consuming calcium dietary supplements, as a great source to ensure that you have had adequate amount of calcium.
Recommended Calcium Intake
Calcium is a vital nutrient required by the body for strengthening bones. After a certain age, loss of bones starts taking place and it is here where the consumption of calcium becomes all the more important. Also the intake of calcium is of prime importance for the growing child.
Best Sources of Calcium
Calcium is the main component of bones and teeth. It is essential for growth in children, and helps to ensure efficient muscle contraction and blood clotting. It is also useful for lower blood pressure. Our bodies use calcium to help our heart, muscles and nerves work properly.
Owing to the advantages of calcium, the market today is flooded with innumerable kinds of calcium supplements including calcium carbonate, calcium gluconate, calcium citrate, calcium citrate malate, calcium lactate and calcium phosphate. Calcium helps to ensure that your teeth are strong and thus prevents dental problems from torturing you.
The consumption of calcium helps in facilitating the movement of nutrients across cell membranes. By keeping the bones healthy, calcium paves way for prevention of osteoporosis. Calcium intake helps in relieving backache by strengthening your backbone.
Calcium helps to keep a check on the blood pressure and also it aids in muscle contraction, thereby enabling the heart and blood vessels to perform their functioning effectively. The best sources for calcium intake are low fat dairy products, fruits and vegetables. So, make it a point to drink milk regularly and also consume other calcium rich foods, so as to promote your health fitness.
Calcium Supplement Benefits
If your daily meals do not fulfill your need for calcium, it is preferable to look forward towards consuming calcium dietary supplements, as a great source to ensure that you have had adequate amount of calcium.
Recommended Calcium Intake
Calcium is a vital nutrient required by the body for strengthening bones. After a certain age, loss of bones starts taking place and it is here where the consumption of calcium becomes all the more important. Also the intake of calcium is of prime importance for the growing child.
Best Sources of Calcium
Calcium is the main component of bones and teeth. It is essential for growth in children, and helps to ensure efficient muscle contraction and blood clotting. It is also useful for lower blood pressure. Our bodies use calcium to help our heart, muscles and nerves work properly.
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