Sunday 17 August 2014
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Wednesday 2 July 2014
Saturday 28 June 2014
Simple Health Benefits of Warm Lemon Water
Adopting healthy habits like
eating healthful foods and daily exercising can seem difficult, but sometimes
it can be quite easy. There’re some health tips and wellness habits we can
easily change in our routine life to improve our health absolutely. Things like
drinking water with lemon are so easy to implement and can deliver many health
benefits.
Moreover to offering
mind-boosting hydration, lemon water delivers immune-boosting vitamin C &
antioxidants. In fact it is a notable way to wake up and an excellent way to
wind down your day. However; it’s low in calories and is a good source of
potassium and pectin. Maybe best of all, lemon water is easy to make and lemons
are easy to obtain.
- Lemon is an excellent and rich source of vitamin C and it helps in Immune-boosting benefits of vitamin C support ensure your body can fight off illness.
- It helps in to kill bacteria in the mouth and can be used as a natural teeth whitening home remedy.
- Supports replenish the body after a hectic workout.
- It can decrease the occurrence and aid in the treatment of urinary tract infections.
- Pectin fiber is a great for your colon and digestive health.
- It helps in the reduction of phlegm (mucus) produced by the body
- It helps control the spreading of unhealthy bacteria in the gut.
- Dissolving uric acid, lemon water can support in to decrease pain and inflammation of the joints.
- Lemon water is so good for your skin.
- Aids in detoxify the liver and kidneys.
- In case of a heart burn, taking a glass of concentrated lemon juice can give relief.
- It helps purify the blood.
- Regardless of lemons being acidic, they can support in to keeping your pH balance in check.
- Supports to maintain eye health and protects against eye disease and damage.
- It supports in to reduce the weight loss.
- It helps in clenches the liver.
- It aids in to cure the common cold
- It can treat a sore throat. Gargle with warm lemon water to help ease a sore throat.
- The potassium content in lemon helps nourish brain and nerve cells
- It strengthens
the liver by providing energy to the liver enzymes when they’re too dilute.
Though several people consider of
ice cold lemon water as the best refreshment, but warming the water is actually
better. When you drink warm water, your body doesn’t have to work to rise the
temperature and it can calm you like a cup of tea or wake you like a cup of
coffee. By adding warm lemon water to your daily routine is a small and simple
step towards better health. It doesn’t need any lavish additions or
restrictions, just adding a flavorsome fruit to your daily hydration.
Monday 23 June 2014
Friday 6 June 2014
Food Tips to Live a Longer Life
Every human being love to live
long life with their best of health. In fact you may not be able to control
your genetic factors or your surrounding environment, but you can control what
you eat. Of all the things you do to stay healthy and live a long life, paying
attention to what you eat can give the surest results. Here’re 15 simple tips
to change your diet to live out your years the healthiest way as you can. There
is a baffling array of diets out there, but try out a few of these easy ideas
to change your diet and your life for the better. Yes we knew a balanced diet
is the best not too much of anything though it’s difficult when it comes to favorite
foods.
Take Nutrient-Rich Foods instead
of worrying over calories, worry about the nutritional density of your food. Before
I changed my diet, I had this idea that I had to have some sides and a big
entrée-looking thing and now I have very simple meals that have much more
calories in them and much more nutrients. So per item I am getting much more
nutrients per calorie than I used to and find food more satisfying and pleasing
because of that.
You must pick fermented foods by
starting your meal with a fermented, raw food, such as raw sauerkraut or kimchee,
is a great way to get your digestive fire going naturally. Chow down a couple
of tablespoons for a nice dose of enzymes before you start eating.
Make sure your water is purified
as we’ve this assumption that is a give-in that our water is of good quality and
the reality is that our water is actually one of the culprits reintroducing
toxins into our diet right now. We need to pay attention to that as a potential
source of contamination. The level of contaminants, such as pharmaceuticals,
hormones, metals and fluoride, is worrisome. The only way to get clean water is
to pass it through a filtration system. Get informed about the water supply
where you live.
Choose berries as your go-to
fruit, because bursting with antioxidants; fruits are Boyd’s best friends. The
best fruits for your health are berries. Since they are seasonal, try organic
frozen berries, probably to cool down oatmeal or blended up raw with coconut
milk.
Steer clear of processed foods as
you’ll never get (high levels of nutrients) with something that has an actually
catchy name and is in a very colorful box. So it is generally the first hint. Everybody
wants food that looks as close as possible to its original form in which it
grows in the world at any costs try to avoid the chemical-laden, big
agriculture foods that have an ingredient list you can’t pronounce or
understand.
Get your fill of veggies,
especially cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale. People
who’re used to counting their calories: Go hog wild. Eat as many well-prepared
vegetables as you can get.” Green vegetables in general are powerhouses of
nutrients and have cancer-fighting properties. “My general advice to people is
every time you are opening your pie hole, you should be putting in as many
vegetables as you can get in first and foremost. And after you feel you have
done God’s work in getting all of that down, then you can focus on other things
on plate.
Keep your animal products to a
condiment-sized amount with our factory farms, animals are not fed their ideal
diet, plus many animal products are full of saturated fat and cholesterol. We
pay for it when the animals we eat suffer from abnormalities and are treated
with hormones. Plants are the best sources for protein, but if you need
familiar animal foods as part of your diet, go with a small serving.
Dress your veggies the right way
and cook them only in olive oil or coconut oil and pair with a healthy fat like
avocado. For flavor, try coating in sesame seeds or dousing with herbs and
garlic. Remember that the first step of digestion occurs before your food
enters your body. You don’t have that first phase of digestion in head.
Imagining your food, planning, and thinking about what you will be eating,
being in contact with your food, and chopping it up, releasing the odors all of
those things get your enzymes going, your salivary gland, and your digestive
enzymes going. In saliva you have all these antibacterial properties.
It is very imperative to keep
track of your water intake and buy a large refillable container, preferably
stainless steel, and carry it around with you. Boyd has a 40 oz. bottle that
she drains at least one and a half times a day. Be careful of disposable water
bottles, because the plastic can leach chemicals into the water.
Spice it up as we forget that spices
can be really valuable and high in antioxidants. They pack a powerful punch for
their size. Jazz up your meals with liberal amounts of curry, oregano, turmeric
and basil, maybe grown in your own garden or windowsill. The allium family,
such as garlic and onions, comprises loads of powerful antioxidants and can
prevent infection and lower blood pressure.
Connect with your food because all
of the books that discuss about great diets for longevity the thing they’ve in
common are that they’ve lots of great practices around the culture of eating.
They’re cooking, they’re relaxing, they’re coming in contact with their food,
they’re eating socially with other people, they’re praying over their food. All
of those things, when done correctly, can be relaxing.
Add lentils to your diet, because
Lentils are a good choice as they’re high in protein and fiber, plus contain a
great deal of vitamins and minerals. Boyd suggests combining lentils with a
healthy fat such as coconut oil to make them more digestible and absorb all the
nutrients. You can get all the protein you need without touching animal
products with a quick sauté.
Work around your busy schedule
because not all packaged food is processed food. If you don’t like to cook,
there’re several foods with quality ingredients that are premade. Or try
cutting up your week’s veggies Sunday night to be able to throw meals together
fast.
Try to be creative and mixing up
your vegetables and sample new things, new foods, fresh cooking techniques, new
spices and flavorings. Don’t be a slave to the same foods all the time. Go for different
colors and try things that are new to you. Go for your staples in new ways. Probably
freeze some berries into an ice cube tray to pop in your drinks. Whatever you
do, don’t pressurize yourself out so much you do not relish your food. The motivation
is on living well and healthily for as long as you can. Take a few small steps
a day and in no time your body will thank you for your new health.
Saturday 31 May 2014
Wednesday 21 May 2014
Monday 12 May 2014
Seven Foods That Helps in To Burn Fat in Summer
In most part of world’s summer
has arrived and if you have been feeling wistful over not being able to wear smart
clothing it's not too late. A magazine quoted dietician Dr. Carrie Ruxton saying,
"Metabolism converts food into energy and slow rate calories are more likely
to be converted into fat. Although exercise helps a lot, and so does portion
control, here are some handy foods that act as the biggest metabolism boosters.
1. Apples: Apples contains rich nutrient
and have enough fiber to keep the digestion healthy. Eating an apple just 20
minutes before your meal will make you eat lesser calories in your main meal. And
even an early morning apple will help your hunger in control.
2. Turkey: This is regarded as a best
alternative to chicken as it is lower in calories and higher in proteins and
nutrients. So 5 ounces of turkey comprises just 175 calories and 10 grams of
fat.
3. Broccoli: It is highly
suggested to add more broccolis in your diet which can help you to lose that
weight as it is low-calorie foods that can assist you fill up quickly. A single
cup of steamed broccoli gives you almost twice the amount of vitamins C and K normally
required in a day. It also is a very rich source of vitamins B6 and B2,
phosphorus, magnesium, protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
4. Almonds: Almonds can speed up
metabolism like no other. They are also associated with plummeting cholesterol
and lowering blood sugar.
5. Peppers: Bell peppers are
great food for reducing the weight loss. They can fill out any dish without
adding the calories and have a small amount of fat burning capsaicin in them.
6. Pulses: Legumes or pulses like
soya beans and kidney beans have key nutrients like iron, vitamins of B group
and dietary fiber. Pulses assist in maintaining regular bowel movement since
the texture of the fiber supports it move through the digestive system quickly.
7. GreenTea: It is another
substance that can be added to the diet that can upsurge the metabolic rate.
Green tea has EGCG in its composition. This substance supports to increase the
body and the rate that the nervous system functions. It in turn increases the
metabolism.
Saturday 10 May 2014
Friday 25 April 2014
Tuesday 22 April 2014
Five Foods to Avoid From Cancer
Who isn’t afraid of the word
“cancer”? We all know a family member or a friend who had it. And indeed,
according to the American Cancer Society, more than one million people in the
United States get cancer each year. The American Cancer Society lists many
possible causes to cancer disease, including genetic factors, lifestyle factors
such as tobacco use, diet, and physical activity, certain types of infections
and environmental exposures to different types of chemicals and radiation.
Since I’m very interested in healthy nutrition, and foods that are protect
against cancer development, but it won’t help if we eat those foods while
consuming large amounts of other foods that can increase the risk of cancer. So
let’s have a look at these cancer promoting foods so we all know not only what
to eat, but what NOT to eat (or at least reduce their intake).
1. High intake of processed foods
Many diverse substances are
adjoined to commercially prepared foods, such as artificial colors, chemical flavors,
salt, sugar or artificial sweeteners. These additives are frequently
investigated by researchers to check if any of them is thought to be a real
risk. Sometimes there is a scare about a particular additive and some additives
are thought to be a cancer risk. Heavily salted, smoked and pickled foods, for
example, may increase the risk of stomach cancer. This may well explain why
there is high rate of stomach cancer in Japan, because salty and pickled foods
are very popular. Also an epidemiological study published in June 2010 in the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition observed that a high salt food can
increase in 10% risk of stomach cancer. Furthermore artificial food coloring
are noticed numerous health risks and research has been is limited to animal
studies, including mice and rats, but some claim that these dyes are possibly
toxic enough to cause the cancer in the humans.
2. High intakes of red meat,
processed meat or charred food
It has been observed the peoples
who eat lots of red processed meat can cause bowel and stomach cancer. Red meat
includes all fresh, minced and frozen beef, pork, lamb or veal, particularly
pork is so injurious for health and leads to cancer. Therefore processed meats possess a risk of
cancer, and these have been preserved in some way other than freezing and
include bacon, ham, salami, sausages, corned beef, black pudding, pâté and
tinned meat. When you eat processed meats, you are exactly assure consuming
sodium nitrite or sodium nitrate, which are added to processed and cured meats
to preserve color and extend shelf life. Unluckily, these compounds can be
converted to nitrosamine, which is very much famous to cause cancer in
laboratory rats (though again, the connection in people is unclear). Also hot
dogs, bacon and the like may also be preserved by methods involving smoke or
salt, which also increases the exposure to potentially carcinogenic chemicals.
Charred food creates chemicals which can damage human cells, and making them
more likely to become cancerous. However; it is highly depend on the way you
cook your meat can potentially make a big difference in the cancer risk it
poses to you. The char-grilled meats that are somewhat burnt on the outside are
among the worst foods that increase the risk for cancer.
3. Sugar
There are a number of websites
that encourage the idea of sugar “feeds” cancer. They suggest that eating foods
with sugar makes cancer breed faster. Due to this some cancer patients avoid
eating any sugar, and rejecting beneficial foods, i.e. fruits, that contains
vital nutrients. Therefore no decisive research on human subjects to verify
that sugar makes cancerous cells grow. Avoiding foods with processed sugar is a
decent idea in general, but disregarding foods with natural sugar won’t stop
cancer cells from dividing. As per Mayo clinic, sugar doesn’t make cancer grow
faster. All cells (including cancer cells) depend on blood sugar (glucose) for
instant energy. But giving extra sugar to cancer cells doesn’t speed their
growth. Similarly, depriving cancer cells of sugar doesn’t slow their growth.
According to Canadian Cancer Society the connection between sugar and cancer is
different, eating abundance of sugary foods can cause of rapid gaining weight.
Research shows that obese habit or being overweight can increase risk of
cancer. Normally obesity may cause changes in hormone levels or insulin that
might increase the risk of developing breast, colon or uterine cancer. Thus
limiting the sugar level in your diet is really important. High sugar in your diets
sugar and refined carbohydrates can lead to overweight and obesity, which
indirectly increases cancer risk over time. Sugar can be found several foods
such as cookies, sodas, cakes, soft drinks and other sweets even in pasta
sauce, salad dressing and canned vegetables. So you’ve to read out food labels
carefully, look for sugar e first ingredient and be aware of hidden sugar
names: fructose, lactose, sucrose, maltose, glucose, dextrose. Natural sugars
such as molasses, honey and maple syrup contain beneficial antioxidants but
those, too, should be consumed in moderation. If you tend to have sugar
cravings, you may want to read my article 13 effective ways to quit sugar.
4. Fried food, French fries, potato chips and
snack food
It is highly important that
French fries, potato chips and other snacks you eat, actually may have high
levels of acrylamide, another carcinogenic substance that forms when foods are
heated at high temperatures, such as during baking or frying. Acrylamide may be
gotten in any food heated to a temperature above 250° F, but potato chips &
French fries have been observed highest levels of among foods tested. Therefore
cooking methods i.e. frying, baking or roasting are more likely to produce
acrylamide, whereas boiling, steaming, and microwaving appear less likely to do
so. Longer cooking times and cooking at higher temperatures can raise the
amount of acrylamide in foods further. It is most important to mentioned here,
that the prolonged exposure to acrylamide has caused a range of tumors in
animal tests (rats and mice), whereas most of the human studies published so
far have failed to find any connection between acrylamide and several types of
cancers. Therefore many believe it has a potential to be a human carcinogen
because of those animal studies. If you are still worried, the FDA and other
public health groups suggest the best way is to follow the general advice on
healthy eating, including limiting the consumption of fried and fatty foods. Another
component found in these types of foods that may increase the risk for cancers
are Trans fats or trans fatty acids. These are formed when manufacturers turn
liquid oils into solid fats via a process called hydrogenation. And indeed, Tran’s fats can be found in many
foods including vegetable shortening, margarine, crackers, cereals, candies,
baked goods, cookies, granola bars, chips, snack foods, salad dressings, fried
foods, fats and many other processed foods. Tran’s fats cannot only increase
your risk of cardiovascular disease and two types of diabetes, but the high
intake of trans-fatty acids may have a direct association with prostate cancer
in men, which ranks number one among the most common malignant cancers in
American men. Chronic inflammation plays an important role to the development
of prostate cancer and the association of trans-fats and chronic inflammation
may explain the link between prostate cancer and trans-fatty acid ingestion.
However, further studies and clinical trials are needed to establish this fact.
5. Excess alcohol
Scientific and researchers have
strong consensus of the linking between alcohols drinking causing several types
of cancer. The peoples who drink alcohol regularly could be high risk of
developing an alcohol-related cancer. According to Cancer Research UK and
American Cancer society, alcohol can increase the risk of cancers, like as
mouth cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer, bowel cancer and throat cancer. You have perhaps heard about other studies
that have found that certain substances in red wine, such as resveratrol, have
anti-cancer properties, but like several things in life moderation is the key.
The nutrition guidelines suggest physical activity plays a key role for cancer
prevention; the people, who drink alcohol, have high risk of cancer.
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