Milk products
are packed with calcium, vitamin D, proteins and vitamin B. Take minimum 500 ml of milk daily to strengthen the bones.
Vegetables
are packed with nutrients and fiber. Try to include at least one dark green and one orange veggie daily in your diet.
Aim at keeping your blood sugar level steady by eating small meals
and healthy snacks distributed equally throughout the day. Don’t skip meals, especially breakfast.
Best food for your eyes:
Carrots, Collards, Spinach, Kale, Red pepper, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts and Apricots.
The health benefits of broccoli
are very extensive. Not only is the vegetable loaded with essential nutrients, it also has therapeutic properties. It contains high levels of fiber (both soluble and insoluble) and is a rich source of vitamin-C, which in large doses can potentially shorten the duration of the common cold.Broccoli is also rich in vitamin A, iron, vitamin K, B-complex vitamins, zinc, phosphorus and phyto-nutrients. Phytonutrients are compounds which lower the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers.
Alcohol
dehydrates the skin, increasing the appearance of dark circles.
Health Benefits of Almonds:
• Regulates Cholesterol
• Good for heart
• Prevents Cancer
• Good for Brain
If you are a smoker
, quitting smoking is the best thing you can do to improve the length and quality of your life. People who stop smoking reduce their chances of developing heart disease, cancer, breathing problems, or infections.
Do you know?
Studies have shown that use of hormone replacement therapy is not related to development of breast cancer, but taking it more than 10 years maybe related.
Hot, spicy and creamy foods are tasty but need to be moderated as they may damage your digestive system.
Whole grain bread is beneficial to health as it provides extra source of protein, fiber, multivitamins and anti-oxidants.
If you have asthma and you want to exercise, you may opt from swimming, cycling, yoga and Walking.
Type 2 diabetes is often a part of metabolic syndrome. Never miss your blood pressure and serum cholesterol if you have Diabetes.
Avoid drinking tea or coffee with sugar as it increases the risk of tooth decay.
Too much of alcohol can lead to long term health problems including, cancers, stroke & heart disease.
Obesity in kids can result in a lot of health problems. Avoid obesity by providing them home based healthy and nutritious diet.
Cumin also known as jeera has anti-septic property. It helps fight cold and flu. Drinking a cup of water boiled with cumin seeds, ginger, basil leaves and honey is an excellent remedy for quick relief. Cumin is also rich in iron and is essential for anemic patients. Including jeera in everyday meals is a good way to obtain iron.
Low impact activities like biking, swimming & water aerobics are good for knees & can help take care of sore knees.
Amla contains nearly 20 times more vitamin C than oranges. It is good for digestion, it reduces acidity and helps the body to absorb and assimilate nutrients from the food we eat.
Try eating 2-3 prunes in a day to get relief from mild constipation.
Don’t consume food with extreme temperatures such as a bowl of ice-cream and hot tea or coffee in the same meal.
Cut back on salt:
World Health Organization recommends no more than five grams a day. Too much salt can lead to stroke and heart problems.
When sitting in a chair, maintain an erect posture
with your tummy tucked in and avoid slouching. Slouching is a very bad habit. It not only is bad for your back but it also gives you a very flabby figure. Make it a point to always sit as erect as you can.
Tips for dinning out:
- Select food prepared with healthier cooking techniques, such as steaming, grilling, broiling, baking, roasting, poaching or stir-frying.
- Don’t use the saltshaker.
- If you want a salad, order fruit salad, tossed greens or spinach salad, without added cheese.
