Vital Nutrients for the elderly

Health is more important than any other in old age.

Aging is the process that always worries anyone. Nobody wants a older age suffering from health problems, nobody to take care and sometimes feeling burden to their own selves. Along with regular health checkups, proper diet and exercise are important for elderly to stay active and healthy. Women in the older age tend to be more weak and fragile because of many issues like menopause, anemia, joint pains and many other problems. Here is a list of nutrients that need to be taken in for elderly women that helps them overcome their health issues.

1. Calcium: Required for active functioning of bones and found in milk,eggs, cereals, cabbage, cauliflower and soy products.
2. Folic acid: Responsible for heart protection and formation of new red blood cells. Consumption of leafy vegetables, eggs, citrus fruits and pulses provides them to our body.
3. Vitamin D: Fat less milk, cur and milk products this vitamin which is responsible for bone density.
4. Vitamin B12: Responsible for keeping anemia under control and helps fight depression, anxiety and memory loss. Easily available from eggs, milk,fish and chicken. Supplements also can be taken under medical guidance.

Ensure that the diet for elderly people contains above nutrients to keep them active and healthy.

Cure those cracked feet using these home tips

Fantastic dress and accessories for a party, got facial done, put all those makeup and nail colors. Okay, matching foot wear too, but are your feet really smooth and crack less?? Then congrats, if not its the time you read this post. Most of the women neglect caring their feet as they do their face and dress. Little care is sufficient for that part of our body which bears our weight. See what it is all about!!

Cracked feet are caused due to over weight and not caring them enough. Being over weight puts all that extra burden on feet and stresses them. Opt for comfort rather then style while choosing your footwear. While going to bed, wash them with mild soap and water, apply moisturizer and go to bed. Instead of spending lots of money on creams, you can choose any of the following home tips if you want to heal your cracked feet.

• Mash a ripe banana and apply on the cracked part. Leave it for 20 min and wash off with plain water.
• If the cracks are severe, apply a mix of glycerin and rose water at night times.
• Fill a bucket till half with warm water. Add five slices of lemon, hand full of salt and little glycerin. Soak your feet for 15 min and massage slowly. This is an excellent foot mask.
• Mix turmeric, aloe vera gel and camphor. Appy this to cracked feet. Wash off after 20 min.
• Walk for some time in open grass without foot wear. This improves blood circulation to your feet.
• Before going to bed, soak your feet in dettol water and rub them gently to free them from any fungal infections.
• Walk in red soil if possible for 20 min to remove fungal infections and dead cells.
• Put coffee decoction in a half bucket of water. Soak your feet for 15 min to get smoother skin.
• Mix fuller's earth and rose water and apply at night time for 15 min. Wash off and apply moisturizer or petroleum jelly.
• Pumic stone may be harsh on your foot. Soak your foot in warm water and gently remove those dead cells using an old tooth brush.
• Mix a cup of gram flour and two spoons  of turmeric with water. Apply this mix thrice a week.
• Put your feet under the shower and let that water fall on them. Do this for ten min to improve blood circulation to your feet.

Follow any of these regularly and show off your smooth heels!!

8 Do's and Don'ts for a better sleep

How many of us are following a correct sleep schedule? How quality is our sleep? As we grow older, our sleep gets shorter and shorter because of stress, tensions, unhealthy lifestyle habits, not caring about health and various other reasons. Sleep is also an important factor in determining one's health and beauty. Sleep is the God's gift for us to relax ourselves after a hectic day. Imagine two days and nights, full of joy, shopping, outing, eating and all other tasks, but, without sleep?? How would your third day be?? Food, clothing, shelter and sleep are the basic requirements for a human. Our modern life is depriving us from quality sleep leading to many metabolic disorders. Let's see what are those do's and don'ts for a better sleep.

1. Eat moderately:

Never go to bed without eating anything or immediately after having heavy meal. Both of these hinder your sleep. Always have a light dinner one hour before you sleep or a moderate dinner two hours before you sleep.

     2. Napping in the noon:

A nap of half an hour after lunch is suggested but sleeping beyond that may trouble you from sleeping at night. Also don't sleep after 4 P.M to get that nice sleep by 10 P.M

     3. Moderate exercise:

 Don't over do the workouts and never do exercise just before sleeping. Maintain at least a 4 hour gap between your exercise routine and sleep timings. Also don't sit idle without doing exercise at all. Do simple workouts to get that deep sleep.

      4. Make your bedroom a no gadget zone:

 No gadgets in your bedroom please!! Put all your electronic gadgets out of your bedroom. Check all your social networking updates next morning and watch those soap repeats the next day. No tv, no mobile, no gadgets. Just dim your bedlights if possible put it off and sleep in dark.

       5.  Relax yourself:

Postpone all those thoughts about next days work or financial matters or any other issues. Relax yourself for five minutes by simple breathing exercises and empty your mind and go to bed.

       6. Compensations won't work:

Don't be in an idea to compensate all your lost sleep on weekdays that coming weekend. You can't compensate your daily sleep in that manner. This will not work!! Daily dose is the daily dose that's it.

      7. Foods that better sleep:

Bananas, warm milk with honey, almonds, cereals,rice, potatoes, oats and mush rooms help in getting better sleep. Avoid foods rich in sugar and oil content and junk and deep fries at night. Plan your dinner appropriately.

      8. Natural sleeping pill:

If you are married, don't miss your natural sleeping pill !! Yes, sex relaxes all your muscles and brings sleep very easily. So enjoy sex for a better sleep!!

Amazing ways you can use Cloves !!

Born in Indonesia and available easily throughout the world, Cloves make a wonder spice in terms of its health benefits apart from its spicy flavor. They are most commonly used in preparation of spicy recipes. Almost in every Indian spice box, cloves are a must. Many home cures are available with this wonder spice for various problems. Let's check out all those health benefits that can be obtained from this spice.

1. Nasal and bronchial problems

• Nasal problems like cold, cough,sinusitis, sneezes and bronchial problems like asthma and bronchitis  can be put under control using cloves.
• Boil 6 cloves in 5 cups of water and wait till they become 2 cups. Drink this decoction twice a day to get relief from all the above problems. 
• You can also inhale the vapor while they are boiling to get relief from blocked nose.
• Apply clove oil on your handkerchief and inhale its smell frequently to breathe easily during cold and flu.

2. Indigestion and stomach disorders

• Diarrhea, worms in stomach, vomitings, giddiness can be controlled by drinking the decoction made of cloves.
• Mix powder of 2 cloves and a spoon of sugar in a glass of cold water. Drink this to get immediate relief from acidity.

3. Sex life enhancer and de alcoholic:

Regular usage of cloves in foods proved to improve your sexuality.  Chewing cloves also suppresses the desire to consume alcohol.

4. Tooth problems:

• Chew very slowly two cloves and swallow its juice twice a day. This relieves you from tooth pain.
• Apply clove oil on your teeth to suppress that pain.

5. Antioxidants:

Cloves are rich in anti-oxidants and help in fighting aging, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer, cancer and arthritis.
Have them daily a two to attain their benefits.


Tip:

Like any other food or medicine, excessive consumption of cloves is also not suggested. A healthy person can chew up to three cloves a day to attain its amazing benefits.

Mudras for health and beauty

Mudras are a gift of Ayurveda. They have been very prominent since the vedic times in India. Simply stating, a mudra comprises of touching two or more fingers with a relaxed mind. This creates and increases the positive energy of one's body and soul. Various mudras are in prominence for problems relating to spine, memory loss, stress relief, blood pressure, urinary problems, ear problems, eye sight, insomnia, beauty and a lot others. Infact, more than thousand mudras are presented in ancient ayurveda. However, only a hundred and above are in practice now a days.

The benefit of practicing mudras can be experienced when one believes them and practices them daily. they can be easily practiced any time any where, the only requisite is concentrate on your breathe for better and faster results. No specific time duration or time in the day or seating rules are prescribed. While practicing them, sit straight if you are in sitting posture either at office or in car or anywhere. If you can, cross your both legs one on the other and keep your spine straight for best results. The time you can allot for mudras is all up to your convenience and depends on the intensity of your health problem. It is suggested to stay away from drinking and consuming non veg foods to attain best results.

Few important mudras are presented here. For an exhaustive list of mudras, consult a certified yoga trainer or multiple sites and books offer you the mudras. You can practice them on your own too.  I found the book "Mudras: Yoga in your hand" by Gertrud Hirschi useful.

Gyan Mudra- Removes all negative thoughts, keeps anger and stress at a bay

Prithvi Mudra- Removes vitamin deficiencies from the body

Shunya Mudra- Relieves ear aches and cures deafness (not by birth)

Surya mudra- Controls obesity and reduces heaviness of the body

Vayu mudra- Relieves joint pains and helps fight paralytic condition

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Easy remedies for Piles/Hemorrhoids

Piles/ hemorrhoids can be very painful and effect our social life too. Simple remedies can help a lot in avoiding and relieving piles.

Why they occur?

• Pregnancy, miscarriages, high risk deliveries
• High indulging in spicy food, deep fried items, packed foods, foods high in salt content.
• Drinking tea and coffee beyond limits
• Frequent travelers who neglect their diet
• Sitting on a hard seat for prolonged durations.

Home remedies:

• Eat more fiber rich food daily. Opt more on green leafy vegetables, carrots, beetroots,cabbage, radish, mangoes, bananas, pineapples and oranges.
• Drink coconut water and buttermilk frequently.
• Use smooth cushions to sit.
•  Avoid heavy exercises and late nights.
• Mix a cup of curd and a spoon of fenugreek and eat daily.
• Consume raw food more and cut down on heavily fried or junk foods.
• Drink water sufficiently.
• While on travel, opt for fresh fruits and veggies, drink enough water, have dried fruits like almond and figs.
• Opt for whole grains and cut down usage of grains in polished  form.

If you spot bleeding or if the pain is severe, don't delay in visiting doctor.

Boost your brain power!!

In the olden days, loss of memory, greying of hair, poor eyesight, hearing disabilities, joint pains etc. were the signs of ageing. However, all these have become common ailments in the present generations owing to pollution in terms of water, air, sound, food, radiation and unhealthy lifestyle habits.

Many of us have the common experiences of forgetting our passwords, searching for spectacles, keys, mobile etc.,, Sometimes words doesn't strike to our mind when we are talking something in front of everyone or we may not able to recollect very recent happenings. Though all these occur for everyone every now and then, things turn serious if they occur too frequently. That means you are not taking care of your brain that may push you into unwanted consequences. Let's see all those easy changes and implementations in our daily life which help us to boost our brain power.

Lifestyle:

• If you are a right handed person, use your left hand to do your daily tasks like picking up phone call, locking the door, drinking coffee, collecting fruits in a market, brushing your teeth, bathing etc. This keeps both sides of your brain active.
• Get a happy eight hour sleep. Sleep rejuvenates brain cells. Remember that early to bed and early to rise is very good for you brain's health.
• When you see some object or any thing, try recollecting its alternate form. For example, when an apple strikes your mind, instead of opting for a red colored image in your brain, try feeling its smell and taste. If you remember a puppy, recollect its barking and wagging of tail along with its look. By doing so, you can keep all your senses active.
• Involve in more mind games like sudoku, chess, crosswords, puzzles,memory games etc. and make them a part of your daily routine.
• Develop a hobby which is entirely different from your profession. For example, if you are a software engineer, you can opt on writing stories, songs, cartoons, learn cooking, craft making, gardening etc.
• Be a student lifelong. Always keep learning something. Studies say a higher educated person is less likely to develop dementia. You can learn new languages, go for some certifications, research on some interesting topics etc.
• Positive thoughts are always good to your mind. Stay positive and be in those companion who encourages you.
• Exploring to new places helps your mind to relax.
• Don't stay alone.Socialize more with people. participate in sports, functions and all other gatherings. It helps to keep your brain active in the long run.
• Stimulate your senses as far as possible. Use different aromas for bathing, in the car, in the bedroom, at the office etc.
• Focus on a topic and don't get distracted.
• Learn ten new difficult words daily along with their spellings and revise them daily.
• Try to remember all the phone numbers, license numbers, passwords etc. Revise them regularly and depend less on electronic gadgets.
• If you know different languages, keep speaking daily at various occasions. People who speak more than three languages are good at brain power.
• Watch less television and spend time outdoors or any other activity. 

Exercise:

• Aerobic exercises pumps more oxygen to your brain cells. Do brisk walking, cycling, treadmill, cross training, swimming, jogging etc.
• Meditate and relax. Studies proved those who meditate daily are less likely to forget than those who don't.
• Yoga is always at your help. Specified asanas are designed in yoga which improves your brain health. Follow them with your instructor's advice.

Diet:

The list of foods given below provides essential nutrients for brain functioning.

• Green and black teas
• Filter Coffee once a day
• Dark chocolates
• Blueberries
•  Flax seeds
• Food rich in fiber like fresh fruits and vegetables
• Pulses, whole grains
• Nuts, seeds
• Onions
• Eggs, meat, Salmon
• Avacado

Remember to cut down on sugar, junk food, smoking, heavy drinking. Don't opt for fad diets or meals at irregular timings. Follow your body clock designed for your genes and don't skip meals.

6 essentials for hair growth

Most of us worry about our hair for different reasons, let it be dandruff, premature greying, thinning or heavy loss of hair, split ends etc. If one has a knowledge of the various nutrients which are essential for hair, these worries can be reduced. Let's have a quick snap of all those nutrients our hair is made of and the diet which provides them to us.

1. Chromium:

Deficiency of Chromium causes loss of hair. Have onions, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, bananas and apples to supply this element to your hair.

2. Protein :

Proteins helps in rebuilding of new cells in our body and hair. Chicken, fish, eggs, milk and milk products like paneer, cheese, ghee, curd etc.,, soya, nuts, cereals and pulses provide adequate essential amino acids required for hair.

3. Iron:

 Foods like meat, eggs, green leafy vegetables, ragi, jowar, oats, wheat, apricot etc. reduces anemia and improves hair growth.

4. Vitamin C:

 Iron absorption in the body is enhanced with the intake of vitamin C. Eat more citrus fruits like lemon, oranges, berries, curd, chillies, guavas, apples to obtain this vitamin.

5. Biotin:

Biotin generates keratin which helps avoiding premature graying and controls hair fall.  Unpolished rice, egg yolk, cereals, milk, curd and liver are rich in Biotin.

6. Copper:

Prevents premature graying and avoids hair fall. Beans , eggs, fresh green leafy vegetables, pulses and cereals, meat and fish are rich in copper.


Also drink water in plenty to keep your hair hydrated and shining!!!

Hair is the crowning glory for any body's look

Hair is the crowning glory for any body's look. The recent changes in lifestyle, pollution , food habits and stress is causing hair loss irrespective of age at an alarming levels. Every year millions of business runs around hair products in the beauty market, which shows the severity of the problem. Having an awareness of causes and preventive measures for hair loss and the care to be taken means a lot of help to us.


Causes of hair loss in women:

1. Deliveries, operations, chemotherapy and contraceptives are known for their side effect of hair loss.
2. Wrong dieting without proper medical guidance for a long stretch is very bad to hair.
3.Protein and iron deficiency, thyroid disorders, typhoid conditions triggers hair loss.
4. Stress, depression and severe psychological issues negatively effect hair growth.
5.Fungal infections and dandruff are direct causes for hair loss.
6. Wearing hair too tightly with pins, bands, clips; not drying hair properly and combing wet hair in a hurry; wearing tight caps; combing too much; using hair colors, unwanted hair styling treatments; too frequent head baths; not oiling or  not oiling at allare all causes of hair fall.

Tips to prevent hair loss:

1. Use contraceptives or any high power drugs on doctor's advise only.
2. Improper dieting or fad diets are strict no nos. Take proper guidance if you want to go on a diet.
3. Consume food rich in protein like green leafy vegetables, veggies and fruits, eggs, cheese, milk, curd, soy, tofu, panneer, cereals as a part of balanced diet to strengthen your hair.
4.Use wide mouthed combs and plait your hair loose. Allow your hair to breathe.
5. Drink enough water to prevent split ends and to let your hair shine.
6.Let your hair dry naturally to air. Avoid using hair driers very frequently.
7. Massage your hair with lukewarm coconut oil twice a week in circular motion. It improves blood circulation to hair roots and strengthens them.
8. Use lukewarm water for hair bath. Hot water can weaken hair follicles. Head bath twice a week is sufficient, overly doing it may remove all natural oils required for hair growth.
9. Do certain yoga poses specially designed to improve blood circulation to hair.
10. Avoid sharing combs with others to prevent any unwanted infections from spreading.

My mom is always 20!!!

Open your photo album and compare your photos while you were in college, during your engagement, marriage, before and after your child is born. Thought the outcome is slightly disappointing, but that's the fact of life!! A woman's body undergoes many changes after delivering children. Household tasks, taking care of kids, working at office meeting deadlines, fulfilling family's requirements etc., takes away ladies time leaving no single moment to care about her body.

Most of us take care while we are at college worrying for those pimples or going to parlor without fail, however busy we are with our studies. No need to mention how we care ourselves once marriage is fixed to look our best on that big day. We junk all oil foods, apply face packs, do little exercises to lose weight, take extra care about looks, take more salads to avoid face look oily and all blah blah blah. Once honeymooning is over and we get back into our daily chores whether at work or at home, slowly we start neglecting our body and looks. And when we become mom, that's the end of our beauty maintenance era. Though all these stages cannot be avoided in a woman's life, there is no rule that one need to stop caring our body once they become a mom.

Looking good is not about looking sexy. Looking good is all about gaining confidence in ourselves and attaining success both at work and at home.

When you believe you look good, you don't think twice to open your mind in any meetings or in any occasion. You deliver whatever you want to without any hesitation and get your things done. When you look good and dress accordingly, respect comes to you.

Follow these simple but effective tips to attain your 20's looks and keep maintaining them to win your children's compliment "my mom always looks 20" .



1. Ditch late nights, get a healthy 7 hour sleep and wake up before sunrise:

Don't watch tv too late or work on computer at nights. Keep all those electronic gadgets out of your bedroom and prepare for your better night sleep two hours after your dinner. Wake up before sunrise, get into balcony and enjoy the beauty of sunrise and fresh air. Stretch your body and let your muscles get enough fresh air to keep you active and healthy. Let the sun rays give you enough activeness for the day throughout.

 2. Drink milk or any juice to break your fast within half an hour of rising from bed:

As soon as you wake up, rinse your mouth with water, drink two glasses of water. If you have time, drink a glass of warm water with lemon juice and a tbsp of honey. Honey when mixed with warm water has a property of fighting with bad fat in our body while lemon cleanses our digestive system. After brushing your teeth, make sure you eat or drink something healthy because studies show that those women who don't consume within half an hour of waking up are more prone to anemia. Better options here are tea, coffee, milk or any fresh juice or fruit.

3. Have a healthy and wholesome breakfast, don't skip breakfast for God's sake:

Ensure you get enough protein, fiber and carbohydrates from your breakfast. Opt for traditional menu as it suits your genetic structure and climate. Those who want to reduce weight, have break fast in a reduced quantity, but never skip it. Skipping breakfast is dangerous in the long run. It could lead to diabetes, obesity, anemia and other problems. If you have very small kids whom you need to feed, then first you have your breakfast and then you will have enough energy and patience to feed them. Else it becomes too late by the time you have your breakfast which is not good to your body.

4. Get enough physical exercise:

Since I am talking about moms, I know exercising in the early morning is not possible, especially in the Indian scenario, where moms are flooded with lot of household tasks right from giving bed coffee to husband to packing lunch boxes. If you can wake up around 4.30 or so you can grip some time for exercise but if you can't, never mind. There are alternatives for everything because something is better than nothing.

Break your exercising time into two half an hour intervals or 15 mins intervals in a day and go for simple tasks like spot jogging, skipping without thread,push ups, weight training using dumbbell or a water bottle, do sit ups, climb stairs twice or thrice, walk to the market, walk wherever you can, sit down while cutting vegetables, do house hold work by yourselves (if you are in a small family), sit down while having meals in Indian way or sit down when reading newspaper or watching tv because it gives you enough exercise. In simple words, try what all you can follow from your grandmother's days because those daily tasks only kept them very active. (I am not asking you to cook on a firewood, please be practical!!!)

5. Healthy Snacking:

As a mid meal snack or an evening snack, don't go for samosas and other deep fried items. They may taste well for that moment, but when you look at long run they contribute nothing to your beauty and health. Go for healthier options like a plate of fruits or veg salads with green tea as a mid meal snack. Have a bowl of unsalted popcorn or sweet corn or a brown bread sandwich or a home made veg roll with evening tea.Avoid junk food like noodles, puffs, deep fries, pizzas, burgars, sweets etc. and opt for fruits and veggies instead.

6. Have a wholesome lunch at correct time:

If you are a home maker and you have kids coming home at lunch, have it before they are at home. If at office, ensure you have lunch around 1-2 PM, because our digestive system is most active at that time. Opt for home made lunch, if you are at office because it protects your health and beauty in the long run. Your lunch should comprise rice/rotis with enough veggies, cereals, curd. Don't skip curd or milk to lose weight. Milk and curd helps in weight loss and provides enough calcium which is quite essential to a woman. 

7.Eat variety of foods at regular intervals.

Eating rotis for weight loss is ok but if you keep on eating rotis daily you may get bored of them. Eat variety of food items like cereals, white rice, brown rice, rotis, tiffins,with different combinations so that you don't feel bored and also your body receives  all types of nutrients.Maintain regular timings for meals and don't confuse your biological clock. Consume enough water and liquids to keep your skin glowing.

8. Include raw diet in small portions and gradually increase it.

Raw food like carrot, beetroot, cucumber keeps the level of visceral fat i.e, fat around belly under control. Carry these in your lunch packs and snack at office or include them as a mid noon snack at home. But make sure you eat them at some time. They can also be consumed as juice but don't add sugar in the juice. They keep your skin and body healthy and glowing. Make sure you drink at least a glass of raw veggie juice a day.

9. Spend some time for your beauty:

Find some time to yourself. Get a relaxed oil massage with olive oil or coconut oil once or twice a week followed by a nice head bath. It relaxes you from top to toe. Maintain a daily beauty regime. Check from various options available in your own kitchen. Don't hide or feel shy about taking care of your beauty. Your beauty is your right.

10.Stay Active, Plan ahead and Be positive:

Plan anything in advance, either it is what to cook the next day or the task to be completed at office or what dress you wear at work for next day's meeting- to avoid unnecessary stress. Get enough physical movements at office and don't stick to your chair, take breaks, drink water, have a walk in the lawn to get enough sun exposure. be positive in your thoughts and don't take unnecessary comments to heart. Learn to say NO when you can't do it, heavens are not going to fall down.

11. Open your heart and make some own space:

Share all your emotions with your life partner. Happy married life ensures healthier and longer life for both sexes. Make some space for you and continue your hobbies or learn something new like stitching, painting, dancing, learning new language or write a diary.  Spare some time in a day for your own self.

12. Healthy mom means a healthier family:

Don't ignore your health. Never postpone health checkups or ignore minor ailments. Get regular checkups and meet your doctor to get advice on your health and nutrition. A healthy mom means a healthier family.

Simple foods to keep you active!!!

All of us have a common experience of feeling tired and inactive just few hours after starting our day. To maintain energy levels throughout the day and make our day more active, little changes in the diet can make wonders. Instead of opting for high calorie junk foods for instant energy, select from multiple options hidden in our kitchen. Lets have a look at few of those!!!

Oats: Makes your body feel lighter by aiding digestion, controlling body weight apart from providing various required nutrients. Include a cup of oats in your diet either in breakfast or as a snack. 
 




Liquids: Take sufficient amount of liquids in the form of water, soups, green tea, butter milk and fruit juices to regulate energy levels throughout the day. 

Iron: If you are a woman and feeling fatigue frequently, get your hemoglobin levels checked and ensure you get sufficient amount of iron.Also increase intake of foods rich in vitamin C as it improves iron absorption by our body.Spinach, tofu, eggs,pumpkin, sesame, cereals are some of the veg foods rich in iron. Citrus fruits, chillies, curd and fresh fruits are some of easily available sources of vitamin C. 

Fresh fruits and vegetables: Ditch regular tea and samosa as snacks.Have a cup of fruits dashed with dry fruits as mid meal before lunch. and snack on a cup of raw or boiled veggies in the evening. Follow for a week and notice the enhanced energy levels in you. 

Curd: Though it looks very simple, a cup of curd  provides energy required throughout the day. The protein present in curd is very good for health. Curd can be included as a part of meal or can be taken as a snack by dashing some fruits and dry fruits. 

Dry fruits: Nothing beats a handful of dry fruits in providing instant energy. Carry nuts and dry fruits  with you and make sure to include as many varieties as possible to get more benefits.


Tip:

Avoid sugar and other artificial sweeteners in juices,curd, butter milk or any other foods you intake for better results.

Opt for low fat curd and milk if you are conscious of gaining weight.

Basic facts about brown rice

One of the foods that has joined the super food list in the recent days is Brown rice. Though it has been the part of our grand parents diet, recent generations had neglected it and opted for polished rice. However, the increasing health consciousness among people made this super food into their grocery shopping list entry. Brown rice rice offers multiple benefits compared to polished rice.

• Since only outer layer is removed, brown rice retains all minerals and vitamins that enhances the taste and nutrition levels.
• Our stomach feels full very early after consuming  brown rice leading to reduced intake of food.
• The fibre in brown rice reduces constipation and protects large intestine. 
• Helps reduce cholesterol and prevents diabetes, obesity and menstrual problems.
• Regularizes menstrual cycle by improving hormonal activity.
• Selenium present in brown rice protects heart. Taking starch made of brown rice improves our energy levels contains vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B12 in sufficient levels. 

Tip:

• Brown rice is best cooked with open lid method than under pressure cooking process.
•  If you are planning to start including brown rice in your diet, don't suddenly jump into it. Start with 2-3 times a week for 3 months and gradually increase the frequency.

Why drink fruit and vegetable juices?

All of us are aware that vegetable juices are good for health. But how many of us really drinks them atleast once a day in practice? Well, if we understand their benefits probably we may opt for them to full fill that particular need at least. Here are some unique advantages offered by specific juices. Select which you need and take a glass at least once a day.

Beetroot  juice drives away fatigue and gives instant energy. It provides vitamin B, C and keeps sugar levels and blood pressure within limits.

Bitter gourd juice benefits diabetes patients and helps manage their blood sugar levels.

One of the juices which saves from dehydration while providing all minerals, vitamins and also doesn't increase our weight how much ever consumed is nothing but watermelon....

Best juice for beauty and health is fresh carrot juice which cures all skin and eye problems too!!

Tip:

Ladies.. to attain the utmost benefits of these juices best have them without adding sugar or any other artificial sweeteners!!!!!

health benefits of jaggery

Not all sweets need to be avoided to curb your craving for sweets...sweets made of jaggery can be consumed to attain its magical health benefits!!!

• Jaggery purifies blood when compared to sugar and provides iron to our body thus reduces anemia.
• Contains complex carbohydrates and provides energy instantaneously.
• Purifies lungs and respiratory tract.
• Contains fibre and hence makes digestion easier.

Tip:

• Next time when you feel tired and exhausted, chew a piece of jaggery instead of opting for energy drinks.
• After a hearty meal if you feel heavy, put a piece of jaggery in your mouth which aids smooth digestion.