Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Top Foods for Cellular Health




The body is incredibly resilient and efficient, but over time, a poor diet and lifestyle may weaken the health and vitality of our cells. The food you eat is also the food your cells consume, so by eating nutrient-dense food, you provide your cells with the support they need to keep your entire body healthy. Start stocking your fridge with some of the best foods known to support proper cellular health.

Importance of Oatmeal Every Morning


                       Oatmeal is grounded oats that can be used in several ways to prepare a healthy breakfast. Consuming oatmeal has several health benefits due to its nutritional value and high fibre content. So, if you want to get fit, healthy and energised, try eating oatmeal for breakfast


You can add fruits, cinnamon, nutmeg and nuts to your oatmeal for addded flavour and nutrition. You can also prepare a smoothie with oatmeal for a healthy and nourishing breakfast. Oatmeal can also be used to prepare pancakes, upma, cookies, muffins and pies.


Health Benefits of Oatmeal in the Morning:

1) Keeps you satiated for a long time, so is likely to induce weight loss.

2) Since it is rich in fibre, oatmeal helps reduce bad or LDL cholesterol levels.

3) Reduces the risk of high blood pressure.

4) Reduces risk of diabetes.

5) Prevents heart diseases.

6) Oatmeal is also a good source of vitamin B, iron, protein and magnesium. 

7) Improves digestion.

8) Low in calories.

9) Oatmeal can fight risk of cancer.

10) Boosts immunity.

Sunday, 8 December 2013

Healthy Oil:Benefits Of Canola Oil


          
       With health becoming the topic of all conversations and ‘fitness freak’ becoming a personality trait, it is time to focus on consuming healthy oils like canola, so that you can lead a long, healthy and active life.  Switching over to canola oil, is half the battle won, points out  Rekha Sharma, President, Indian Dietetic Association and Director, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Diabetes Foundation (India).

            “There are many healthy oils available in the market and canola is one such oil. The multiple properties of this oil makes it ideal for everyday use in all culinary applications - from salad dressings, sauces and marinades to baking, sautéing .deep-frying and especially so in Indian cooking”, adds Rekha

Below is a brief on the goodness canola oil brings to one’s life and kitchen:

Blend of good fats for good health –   

Canola oil is high in  omega-3 fats (11%), which help protect against heart attacks and strokes and; omega-6 fatty acids (21%) which are important for the brain.  It is also rich in healthy fatty acids like Monounsaturated fatty acids(MUFA) and very low in unhealthy fatty acids like saturated fats (that cause clogging of arteries and thus heart disease). It is rich in vitamin E that acts as an antioxidizing agent and may be a valuable tool in fighting cancer and heart disease.


Neutral taste and light colour and texture– 

Canola oil is one of the most versatile cooking oils available in the market. It does not interfere with the natural colors of the other ingredients of a dish and very light in texture which makes it easy to digest


High heat tolerance – 

It can be heated to a higher temperature (468°F or 242°C) than other oils before it starts to smoke which makes it ideal for high heat cooking applications from sautéing to deep-frying.

Importance of Liver Detoxification






A lot of our fruit and vegetables are coated with chemicals and the meat we eat is loaded with hormones and antibiotics, which are genetically modified. These various processes can breakdown vitamins and minerals present in our food, which are crucial for detoxification of the liver.

Home Renedies:Beauty Secrets From Your Kitchen


We’re often in search of those elusive beauty products that promise to enhance our looks and we’re even ready to spend a few extra bucks on those products. But beauty may not always have to come at a price. Some of the best  kept beauty secrets can be found in our kitchens.

Honey:

Honey is a natural antiseptic and humectant, which retains moisture in the skin. Apply plain honey on your face and rinse it off in 15 minutes, to get a clear, glowing complexion. 

Gram flour: 


Gram flour is a traditional beauty ingredient that can be used to deep cleanse and exfoliate the skin. It can also be used in face packs to get rid of tan and to lighten the skin.  

Eggs: 


You can apply an egg directly to your face to get rid of wrinkles and tighten your skin. 

Brown Sugar:


Many professional spas use this as an effective scrub ingredient. The granules when rubbed against the skin, leaves it feeling smooth and soft. You can mix brown sugar with essential oils to give yourself a spa like experience at home. 

Coconut oil:


 You can use coconut oil as an eye make-up remover. It is a natural ingredient and will not cause any kind of eye irritation even if you wear contact lenses. Simply heat the oil in the palm of your hand and apply it on your eyelid. Then take a cotton bud and gently rub off the make-up. 


Lemon juice:

Since lemon is an acidic fruit, it works well to fight acne and to dry out oily skin. You could rub lemon juice on your acne to get rid of it and you could also use it to banish blackheads by leaving it on your nose overnight.



5 Foods to Beat acid reflux naturally


There are a number of people who are suffering from acid reflux or heart burn, and it has been gradually increasing because of the unbalanced food. To get rid of acidity, people always look for medicines or other remedies and taking some highly advantageous food additives is one of the most prominent ways to contribute in elimination of this problem. To beat up the problems of acid reflux, you should go for these 5 foods, mentioned below-

Fruits as a natural food product can be used to manage acidity
Honey helps to soothe up the functioning of liver
Pumpkin, sprouted seeds, radish etc can also be taken
Potatoes and beet root
Green tea


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Saturday, 7 December 2013

Quick Solution For Skin Problems



 Tomato pulp squeesed and applied as a face pack helps in removing marks

 Prepare apaste out of milkcream and fresh turmeric helps to improve the complextion and brings a glow,it  also removes teh unwanted facial hairs