Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diet. Show all posts

Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Benefits of Eating Dates

Dates are juicy, sweet and nutritious fruit, mostly brown in colour. These are mostly consumed raw or with milk to add extra health benefits.They are found mostly everywhere and are an excellent remedy for many health related problems.
They are rich in Potassium, carbohydrates, vitamins A,B,C,E and K.,magnesium,copper,cobalt,proteins,boron,iron and many more components to provide essential nutrients for overall health. These have been known since ages.So below are some of the nutritional and health benefits of dates below:

For Skin:
Dates are a natural resource of Vitamin B5, It is highly beneficial for skin cells as it can repair damage caused by free radicals. It can eliminate dry and dead skin cells and gives healthy, bright and glowing skin.It can nourish our skin and improve its texture.It fights ageing and help getting smooth skin cells.

For Hairs:
It helps preventing many hair problems like dandruff, splitends,brittle hairs etc.It provides nourishment to hairs giving hairs a smooth, shiny and bouncy look, it makes hairs stronger and prevent hair fall to a larger extent due to the presence of vitamins in it.

For Heart:
Dates are low in sodium content, and helps improving overall blood circulation, therefore leads to lower cholestrol level, this restrict stoppage of blood in body,moreover avaliability of potassium helps in reducing heart strokes to a large extent,Dates also prevent cancer as they are rich in lutein,beta-carotene which have anti-cancer properties.

For Body:
Dates provide instant energy because of presence of carbohydrates , glucose and sucrose in it, It improves strength and stamina of body,Because of high amount of iron in it, it increases haemoglobin in body, also reduces acidity, it also improves muscle strength and facilitate movement of bowel in body.

For Brain:
Dates are rich in vitamin B complex which help boosting memory and brain efficiency, it helps in proper functioning of brain, can reduce many diseases like Alzheimers etc.It also improves memory power.

For Eyes:
Dates are rich source of Vitamin A which is an essential nutrient for improving vision, it decreases macular degeneration and restricts night blindness.

For Recipes:
Dates can be used in making chocolates, brownies, cakes, drinks, can also be used in salads or garnishing puddings.

So try and include them in your daily diet, Beneficial to all age groups.
Thanks
Take care:)

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Benefits of Drinking Coffee

Coffee is a brewed beverage prepared from the roasted or baked seeds of several species of an evergreen shrubs of the genus coffea.
 It is the second most popular drink in the World,and is one of the healthiest drink and has beneficial nutrients that improve your health.

 This Beverage certainly has much more good news than bad news, there has been always a myth that drinking Coffee is not good or in dangerous to health, but we will tell you as how drinking coffee is beneficial to all:
So below are some of the Advantages of drinking coffee:-

1:COFFEE FOR SKIN:-


As we all know coffee contains caffeine,and caffeine in its properties acts as an Anti-oxidant, Detoxifier,Anti-cellulite and Vasoconstrictor.
According to recent researches it is found that caffeine is beneficial to skin,It helps  fight free radicals, that damages the skin cells and speed up ageing with wrinkles, dull and patchy skin.caffeine effectively smooth out skin, creating an even texture and works well on affected areas.
It helps reducing the fluid build up inside the skin that causes acne  and make skin looks clearer and healthier.it detoxify the acids and help revive dull skin.

2:COFFEE FOR EYES:


Caffeine provides protection against cataract, it is good for reducing dark circles as well as puffiness under the eye.
It also helps in eye lashes growth and prevent them to break down.







3: COFFEE FOR BRAIN:

Coffee contains a chemical known as Dopamine, that is good for our brains.
It makes brain sharper and active.
It is also good for people suffering from Parkisons or Alzheimers disease.
It also aids migrain issues and lastly improves memory attention and concentration power.It is also believed that drinking coffee at night you can prevent sleep for sometime, so its good for persons working at night to do their jobs.

4:COFFEE FOR HAIRS:

 Coffee acts as a Stimulant for Hair Follicles, i.e It increases the average of hair follicles.
caffeine when applied to hairs penetrate into the hair follicles and increase their growth .
It also give strength as well as a glossy lustre to hairs, giving them a shinier look.



5:COFFEE FOR BODY:

For overall body coffee acts as an anti inflammatory, which reduces the redness of the body, providing a smooth texture to overall body.
It also improves muscles performance and internal stamina, it also reduces the risk of developing cancer.
It is also noticed that people who drink coffee see decrease in ther overall appetite and result in weight loss.




 Coffee has its benefits, so in order to reap its benefits taking right dose is necessary, take dose according to your body requirement.
so Enjoy and Take care:)


Tuesday, 11 November 2014

Advantages of eating Kidney Beans

The kidney bean is a variety of the common bean (phaseolus vulgaris). These are more toxic than most other bean varieties if not pre-soaked and subsequently heated to the boiling point for at least 10 minutes.


These are an integral part of the cuisine in northern regions of India and Pakistan, where the beans are known as rajma.

Now lets talk about its ADVANTAGES:

ADVANTAGES OF EATING KIDNEY BEANS:

1: Energy Booster:
 Kidney beans are a rich source of iron that increases your energy levels. Iron is also essential for your body’s metabolism and production of energy.

2: Prevent The Risk Of Diabetes:
Kidney beans contain carbohydrates with a low glycemic index. This is useful to prevent the risk for diabetes.

3:Anti-Aging:
 kidney beans are a rich source of antioxidants.They have anti-aging properties that can protect your skin and body from health problem.

4: Prevent Osteoporosis: 
Kidney beans are high in soluble fiber, potassium, lean protein, folate, magnesium and zinc. They are also rich in iron and folate that help to prevent Osteoporosis.

5: Maintain Your Memory with Thiamin (Vitamin B1): 
 kidney beans contain thiamin,which  is needed for the synthesis of acetylcholine, the important neurotransmitter essential for memory.

6:Protein Healthy
These beans are a good source of protein, and are good for blood sugar stabilization and heart health benefits.

7:Calorie count:
The amount of calorie found in rajma is moderate and can be eaten by all the age group.

8: Cardiovascular Benefits:
High magnesium content and fiber in kidney beans is responsible for lowering bad cholesterol levels. High magnesium level found in kidney beans helps the body fight diseases.

9:Improves bowel movements:
The fiber present in kidney beans helps in maintaining healthy bowel movements,and are associated with a lower risk of colon cancer.

10: Fiber: 
kidney beans contains fiber, and Fiber is known to prevent constipation. It keeps your colon and digestion tract healthy as well. 

So eat them and enjoy :)

Monday, 3 November 2014

Juices for increasing Haemoglobin levels

Haemoglobin, or ‘Hb’, is a protein found in the red blood cells that carries oxygen around your body and gives blood its red colour. Haemoglobin levels vary from person to person. Men usually have higher levels than women.
 To ensure safety  Hb should be at least 125g/l for women and 135g/l for men.
 To increase haemoglobin levels iron is an important component.Iron not only supply oxyzen in body, but also plays a key role in strengthening the immune system by making it strong enough to fight off infections. Iron builds concentration, treats insomnia, and regulates body temperature.
Below are some of the juices that contains iron for increasing blood levels:
 

1: CARROT JUICE

CARROTS are a rich source of necessary nutrients and minerals.not only it contains iron to improve blood platelets but also,Aids In Clotting Of Blood,Heals External Wounds And Gums,Improves Immunity,Cleanses the Liver and many more benefits, so ry and include it in your diet.



2: TOMATO JUICE :


Tomato contains iron, magnesium, and phosphorous.Studies have shown the lycopene in tomato juice reduces a person’s risk for prostate cancer.Tomato juice reduces the tendency for blood to clot.Drinking tomato juice also improves hair health.thus it serve all the functions.


3 : APPLE JUICE :

Apples are known for its excellent source of pectin and fibers. They are high in vitamin A and C and a good source of potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus.
thus is a good source for increasing blood levels in body.





 4 : POMEGRANATE JUICE :

 The juice of this fruit is an exceptional source of vitamin A, C and E and minerals such as calcium, phosphorous, potassium, iron, folic acid, niacin, thiamin, folates and riboflavin.
It is a natural aspirin, which keeps the blood from coagulating and forming blood clots. It even acts as a blood thinner allowing for an unrestricted flow of blood through the body.


5: BEETROOT JUICE :

Beetroots are high in folic acid and manganese. The green leaves of this root vegetable are also nutrient dense and contains Vitamin A, C and K. It contains minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, copper, sulphur, silica and chlorine. These nutrients have a favourable effect on the blood, improve red cell production, increase the level of haemoglobin and improve the nutrition of the cells with oxygen.


6: AMLA JUICE:

 Amla juice is a healthy drink as it is a storehouse of vitamin C and other nutrients which provide an array of health and beauty benefits.Being a storehouse of vitamin C and minerals like iron, it can prevent various diseases and improves your health. 







SO include these in diet and improve or maintain blood levels in body.