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Home remedies for reducing body heat

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Home remedies for reducing body heat

Here are top 8 home remedies for reducing body heat is explained. You must follow to reduce body temperature to normal.

  • Drink a glass of fresh pomegranate juice mixed with few drops of almond oil, every morning.
  • Take a basin of cool water and soak your feet in it. This will help in reducing an excessive heat from the body
  • Eat a handful of poppy seeds before you to go to sleep to get good rest and to maintain normal body temperature during the night times. Remember that poppy seeds contains opiates and should not be consumed in large quantity nor should be given to children.Home remedies for reducing body heat
  • An easy home remedy to relieve body heat is eat a spoonful of fenugreek seeds on a daily basis.
  • Add a tablespoon of honey in cold milk and have it on a daily basis for fast and effective results.
  • Mix sandalwood with water or cold milk and make it into a fine paste. Apply this paste in your forehead and cheat. This is a proven technique to reduce excessive body temperature and cool the skin instantly. You may also want to add few drops of rosewater to the paste for attaining greater results.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of clarifies butter to a glass of milk and have it daily. However, if you have high cholesterol, you should avoid this remedy.
  • Vegetables that are high in vitamin C and also fruits like orange and sweet lemon that contains citrus in it, are excellent foods to relieve body temperature.

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Health benefits of Pumpkin

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Health benefits of Pumpkin

Nutritional benefits

Pumpkins are so cheerful looking with their bright colours. Its yellow-orange skin and flesh is packed with carotenoids.

Pumpkin is the good source of vitamins A, C, E and B vitamins and dietary fiber. Mineral wise, it is rich with potassium, iron, copper, manganese, sodium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.

Health benefits of Pumpkin

This bright-coloured, gourd like crush is so rich with the nutrients that makes it very valuable vegetable from health perspective.

Anti-inflammatory effect:

Pumpkin seeds have the anti-inflammatory properties that are very useful against arthritis and joint inflammation.

Asthma:

The anti-oxidants effectual protects respiratory system from infections & free-radical attacks, reducing the healing asthma attacks.

Atherosclerosis:

he highly cleansing power of this orange-colored juice helps to scrub away old build-up of arterial deposits, reducing risks of heart diseases and stroke. The high anti-oxidants prevent the arteriosclerosis is hardening of arteries.

Bone health:

Pumpkin is also rich in calcium. I would make the pumpkin juice with carrots and broccoli that makes it so healthful for the bone development.

Cholesterol:

Pumpkin has high amounts of phytosterols that is similar to our human cholesterol. It can replace and normalize cholesterol to the healthy level.

Depression:

One of cause of depression is the lack of trytophan in our diet. Pumpkin is rich with the L-tryptophan is an essential amino acid that our body cannot produce. When this chemical compound is supplied, it activates feeling of happiness and well-being, reducing depressed mood.

Dietary fiber:

The bulk that pumpkin flesh provides is helpful dietary fiber that helps in the gastrointestinal disorders for example indigestion, constipation etc. It also facilitates in lessening blood LDL cholesterol level and regulates blood sugar level.

Diuretics:

Pumpkin juice -juiced uncooked act as an inborn diuretic, which is very useful for getting rid of toxins and useless waste materials by flushing them out of body. It can be included as the detoxifying food.

Eyesight or vision: Beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin are some of finest nourishment that help to keep the optic system in tip-top condition, with the special protection against astigmatism, macular degeneration and cataracts.

Immune system:

It does wonders for enhancing the immune system by increasing production and performance of the white blood cells; building resistance to various kinds of the infections.

Kidney stones, prevent:

Pumpkin seeds are also great for kidneys. By taking about 5 to 10 grams of pumpkin seeds daily prevents stones formation in kidneys.

health benefits of pumpkinParasites:

In traditional Chinese medicine, pumpkin seeds are ground into the powder form to be drunk with juice for treatment of parasites or tapeworm infection.

Peptic ulcers:

Pumpkin has all right mix of medicinal properties that are calming to gastrointestinal tract, healing to digestive conditions and peptic ulcers. In this case, best to take in nutrients in juice form.

Prostate cancer:

The high content of zinc and carotenoids in pumpkin and its seeds help to protect against prostate cancer. These compounds prevents improvement of prostate and over-stimulation of male hormones that cause prostate problems.

Skin:

The high quantity of anti-oxidants in form of vitamins A, C and E, and zinc, provide synergistic healing virtues that are great for skin. These healthful properties are best obtained by drinking of its juice daily.
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Home Remedies for healthy hair growth using fenugreek seeds

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Home Remedies for healthy hair growth using fenugreek seeds

Fenugreeks are rich sorce of proteins, nicotinic acids and large amounts of lecithinare extremely effectual in strengthening hair from the roots and treating follicular problems. The seeds contain the hormone antecedent that enhances the hair growth and help in rebuilding hair follicles.The natural tonic helps in moisturizing hair and bringing back lustre and bounce. Fenugreek seeds have been used since time immemorial for curing the hair problems, so you can go ahead and use them without any second thought. so here I have explained you about some Home Remedies for healthy hair growth using fenugreek seeds.

Soak fenugreek seeds in the water for about 24 hours,sprain and use water to wash hair.Do not wash hair immediately. Let this water be there for at least three hours in the hair, after that rinse your hair with the lukewarm water never use hot water on your hair.Repeat this daily for about a month to see your hair gaining the strength and volume.

For the fenugreek hair mask:

  • Mix fenugreek seeds powder with coconut milk well,
  • apply to your scalp or roots of hair and hair,
  • leave for ½ an hour.
  • Now rinse off with the mild shampoo and water.

For Hair loss:

  • Take two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in the mixer and grind them as powder.
  • Now take powder into a bowl and add one table spoon of coconut oil or olive oil to it.
  • Mix both ingredients well and apply this paste on hair loss and hair damaged area.
  • Let it dry for 10 minutes. Then wash it off with the mild shampoo.

For dandruff

  • Soak the fenugreek seeds over night.
  • Take the fenugreek seeds in the mixer and make it as fine paste.
  • Now take fenugreek paste into a bowl.
  • Add one tablespoon of lemon juice to paste. Mix both of them well
  • Apply this mix all over the hair scalp. This is old grandma tip for dandruff removing.
  • For voluminous, glossy and nutritious hair:
  • Make the paste of finely powdered fenugreek seed and coconut milk.
  • Apply the mixture on your scalp .
  • Let it be for ½ an hour. Rinse the hair with some mild shampoo and condition it.

Homemade Facial Scru:

  • Home Remedies for healthy hair growth using fenugreek seedsTake soaked fenugreek seeds into the mixer and add yogurt in that.
  • Take 2 ingredients in 2:1 quantities. Grind them like rough paste.
  • If it becomes smooth add methi powder to it to make rough.
  • Apply this mixture on face. This exfoliates dead skin cells from the face.

Methi seed for pimple remedy:

  • Soak the methi seeds or fenugreek seeds over night and grind fenugreek seeds in the next day morning.
  • Grind them up to it becomes smooth creamy paste.
  • Apply the paste on the pimples with finger tip.
  • Dried it for 10 to 12 minutes then rinse the face with thecool water. Repeat this process for every three days up to 45 days makes your face free from pimples.

Skin tone Cleansing:

  • Take two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds
  • Boil them in three glasses of water for about 10 minutes
  • Extract the boiled water with the help of strainer.
  • Apply this water for face cleaning. This water cleanse the face and gives the glow to face.

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Wonders of fruits

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Wonders of fruits

We have many Wonders of fruits. I believe fresh fruits are God’s provision of the finest and best sources of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, phytonutrients and anti-oxidants that our bodies need.

Most of the fruits have very high concentration of one kind or another vitamin or mineral that our bodies so desire. When we regularly consume the variety of fruits, it provides the vitamins, minerals and enzymes our bodies need to keep it in its most optimum form.

God created our bodies to be self-building, self-repairing and self-rejuvenating. When we fail to encourage it by eating nutrient-deficient foods, when we are stressed, when we live an unhealthy lifestyle, and when we abuse our bodies by substance dependence or even because of polluted air we breathe in, the cells in our bodies start to deteriorate. This is when ugly degenerative diseases surface.

Wonders of fruitsFruits help to prevent the diseases and nourish our cells back to health. So start making wise choices now concerning your health. Choose to live the healthy. But, if disease has already shown its ugly face, then fight it with very “miracle food” that God has given mankind—fresh fruits.

The National Cancer Institute of US has in recent years, been recommending 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. This recommendation was made based on their years of cancer research study on the abundance of nutrients found in fruits and vegetables that may not only prevent, but also remedy many ailments.

Researchers are continually searching and researching for chemicals in plants that can prevent and cure cancer. These plant chemicals, known as phytochemicals (or phytonutrients), along with vitamins, minerals and enzymes have been found to prevent or cure some of the most deadly diseases, as well as some of the more common diseases, like cold, allergies, asthma, arthritis, etc.

Most of these nutrients are known to be destroyed or removed by modern food processing techniques, including cooking. Thus, processed foods contain very little or almost none of the beneficial nutrients.

I hope you have been following me, because I promise you that it will definitely make a whole world of difference in your future choices for food. Choose only what’s best for you, and your family … God-given nutrition-loaded foods.

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Dark chocolates help to lose weight

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Dark chocolates help to lose weight

Love eating chocolates? Few people don’t. Well, if you were feeling guilty that this habit of yours led to weight gain, then think again. According to a new research, chocolate combined with a low-carb diet can aid in weight loss. How these Dark chocolates help to lose weight are explained.

What is important is the specific combination of foods in your diet when trying to shed those extra pounds, the Daily Express reported.

Dark chocolates help to lose weight

Just lowering the proportion of carbohydrates is not a reliable weight loss intervention because it has different physiological effect depending on the bioactive compounds in your diet.

Chocolate is a rich source of bioactive compounds, particularly a group of molecules called flavonoids, plant compounds associated with several positive health impacts.

The German researchers divided volunteers aged 19 to 67 into three groups to find out whether consuming chocolate in combination with dietary interventions has no effect or it makes such diets even more effective in the right dose.

One group followed a strict low-carbohydrate diet, another group followed the low-carbohydrate diet and also consumed 42 grams of dark (81 percent) chocolate per day, and a control group followed their normal diet.

They found that the low-carb group lost weight compared to the control, but surprisingly, the low-carb plus chocolate group lost 10 percent more weight.

The effect of chocolate is real, adding that it is not enough to just consume chocolate, but in combination with exercise and reduction in carbohydrates, the data indicate that chocolate can be a weight loss accelerator.

The best part about this discovery is that people can buy chocolate everywhere, cheaply and without having to believe diet gurus or purchase expensive nutrition products over the Internet.
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8 healthy reasons to combine honey and cinnamon

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8 healthy reasons to combine honey and cinnamon

Everyone know adding cinnamon or dalchini & honey in warm water & drinking it first thing in morning on an empty stomach, is the best way to lose the weight. But this combination can do much more than just keep in shape. When went through a few research articles on net, We got to know about some of its lesser-known health benefits. Here goes the list about 8 healthy reasons to combine honey and cinnamon are:

Boosts immunity

Many alternative practitioners & holistic nutritionists maintain that the honey-cinnamon combination can enahance your immunity. Cinnamon possesses antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial properties that can prevent many respiratory, as well as intestinal infections. The antimicrobial agents present in the honey can exclude the growth of bacteria and virus preventing many infections such as cold & an influenza.

Lowers the bad cholesterol

If you regularly consume honey in small amounts with the cinnamon, you can lower levels of low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol & triglycerides in the body. The mixture can help to clear clogged arteries and reduce the chances of heart attack.

Relieves from cough

Honey and cinnamon together can be very effectual as a home remedy for the cough. It can clear phlegm from chest and reduce cough naturally. Cinnamon has antiseptic and natural warming properties that can relieve congestion.

Keeps the blood sugar in-check

Adding honey and cinnamon to the diet can keep your blood sugar stable, thereby minimising chances of developing diabetes. According to the research from University of California, cinnamon has been proven to the lower sugar as it can balance insulin levels in the blood.

Improves the digestive health

These 2 naturally healthy foods also make a wonderful combo for aiding digestion. It eliminates the toxins from colon. In addition, honey displays an antimicrobial properties that enhances gastrointestinal health by eliminating the free radicals. Cinnamon is an excellent carminative that can relieve an intestinal gas. It also helps in building the good bacteria in gut, helping in the digestive process.

Treats bladder infections

Cinnamon and honey combo can be an wonderful solution for treating the bladder infections and bacterial cystitis. Both the ingredients possess healing and anti-microbial properties that can get rid of any form of infection from bladder.

Eliminates bad breath

8 healthy reasons to combine honey and cinnamon The cinnamon & honey combination can be a natural breath freshener. Both honey and cinnamon contain antibacterial properties that can naturally eliminate bad breath. It can also prevent odour-causing plaque from clinging to the teeth. This combo works extremely well for neutralising odours of onion and garlic.

Prevents tooth decay

The humble combination of cinnamon and honey can inhibit the growth of pathogens that lead to tooth decay and tooth plaque. On account of its anti-microbial properties, honey can prevent tooth decay. Applying a paste of cinnamon and honey, several times a day can treat infected gums. For the paste, mix a teaspoon of cinnamon powder with a tablespoon of honey. You can also add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the mixture for a smooth consistency. Here are 10 ways to prevent dental cavities that can put you in a risk of tooth decay.

How to consume it?

  1. To a cup of boiling water add a teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
  2. Stir to mix well. Now leave the mixture for 15 minutes and let it cool down.
  3. Now add two teaspoons honey and mix all the ingredients together.
  4. You can drink half a cup of this concoction before breakfast or before going to bed.

Honey and cinnamon can also be added to your fruit juice, smoothie, yoghurt and cereals. I like to add cinnamon and honey on a slice of wheat bread instead of peanut butter. It tastes delicious. You need to try it.

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Tomato packs for Sun Protection and glowing skin

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Tomato packs for Sun Protection and glowing skin

One of the main important elements of tomato is lycopene, is a powerful antioxidant which is able to regenerate sun damaged skin and, with the help of its vital vitamins A, C and K, protect it from the further damage. Even though fresh tomatoes have the healthy amount of lycopene, cooked tomatoes in any form such as pureed, paste, and even ketchup have the more concentrated amount. Here two important tomato packs are explained like Tomato packs for Sun Protection and glowing skin. The ingredients for the sun protection preparation using tomato juice are:

How to use tomato for sun protection

  • Natural tomato juice – 1 cup
  • Natural coconut water- 1 cup

Combine the 2 ingredients and put the combination in a spray bottle to take to shore or for use whenever you are in sun – simply give the bottle a good shake before spraying liquid on all areas of the skin that receive sun exposure, particularly the face. The skin will absorb mixture in approximately 1 minute.

How to Use Tomato for Glowing Skin

The natural tomato is perfect ingredient for the most simple of face masks, as nourishing properties of vitamins A, C, and K will improve your skin. Daily use of this mask will swamp away the dead skin cells from skin’s surface, leaving it clear and healthy. This basic tomato mask should be made fresh each day. Prepare this daily facial mask as follows:

  • Tomato packs for Sun Protection and glowing skinnatural tomato juice : 1 tablespoon
  • honey : 2 tablespoons
  • English clay powder : 1 tablespoon

Mix all the ingredients together to form a paste that is easy to spread on skin using finger tips. If it is too thin, simply add a little more clay. For exemplary results, exfoliate the facial skin before applying the mask. Leave the mask on for approximately 15 minutes until it has dried and is starting to crack; then wash it off with warm water for a glowing and healthy skin. The tomato will brighten the skin while the honey purifies and the clay cleanses the pores to draw out blackheads, dirt, microscopic bacteria, and other damaging elements of everyday life.

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Pav Bhaji-North Indian Chat

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Pav Bhaji-North Indian Chat

Everyone like this yummy pav bhaji- North Indian Chat taste and also addicted to this taste. Today, I share you how to make this pav bhaji-North Indian chat recipe, since this recipe tastes an excellent than that of the chat shops and preparation is simple also.

Pav is nothing but rectangle bun is available at all nearby groceries stores and healthy also as we prepare this in home hygienically.

What is needed:

  • Pav : 4 pieces
  • Melted Butter : 5 tbsp
  • Peas : 1 small cup
  • Carrot : 1
  • Potato : 1
  • Onion : 1
  • Tomato : 2
  • Ginger : a small piece
  • Garlic cloves : 5 pod
  • Turmeric pwd : ¼ tsp
  • Red chilly pwd : 1 tbsp
  • Chat masala pwd : ½ tbsp
  • Garam masala pwd : ½ tbsp
  • Fresh lemon juice : 1 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Pav Bhaji - North Indian ChatCoriander leaves

Spices:

  • Cinnamon : 1
  • Cloves : 2
  • Elaichi : 1
  • Cardamom : 1

How to prepare:

  1. Peel the skin of carrot, potato, wash and cut it to small cube shaped pieces.
  2. Wash the green peas, cook them by adding little salt.
  3. Fry the spices in the dry pan, cool and grind to fine pwd.
  4. Heat butter in pan, add chopped onion pieces and sauté it until it turn pink colour.
  5. Add grated garlic and ginger and toss it.
  6. Add mashed tomato puree and allow to cook.
  7. Once it thickens, add turmeric powder, red chilly powder, chat masala powder and salt.
  8. Cover it and cook by adding little water.
  9. Add boiled vegetables and mix them.
  10. Add garam masala powder, combine, taste and see for salt.
  11. Heat oil in the small fry pan, add spices and wait to splutter.
  12. Add the spice powder to above masala, combine well.
  13. Remove from the flame, add fresh lemon juice and mix them.
  14. Take a non stick fry pan, or Dosa girdle add 1 tbsp butter and heat it.
  15. Toast Pav in butter in medium flame to golden.

Serve this Pav hot with yummy Bhaji masala.
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Moongdal Sundal

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Today, I prepared Moongdal Sundal, which is very healthy & easy to prepare snack.

Unlike other varieties of lentils , moong dal gets cooked very easily, so no need to soak for long hours.

And Moongdal Sundalmakes an excellent snack for the kids as well as mid day snack for those who are on diet. It is a good source of high levels of protein and contain only very less fat calories.

Try this very delicious &.yummy moongdal sundal recipe, that tickles our taste buds and leave us craving for more.

Ingredients to prepare Moongdal Sundal:

  • Yellow Moong Dal (Pesarapappu) : ½ cup
  • Turmeric pwd : a pinch
  • Oil : 1 tsp
  • Mustard : ¼ tsp
  • Cumin : ¼ tsp
  • Split urad dal : ½ tsp
  • Green chilly : 1
  • Grated ginger : ½ tsp
  • Coconut shreds : 2 tbsp
  • Lemon juice : ½ tsp
  • Fresh curry & coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste

Methods to prepare Moongdal Sundal:

  1. Toss moong dal in the fry pan in low heat, till it changes to golden brown in color.Add 1 ½ cup of water, turmeric powder, salt and cook it.
  2. Keep the flame in medium and stir it once in a while.
  3. Take care moong dal does not get stick to the bottom of pan.
  4. If required add some more hot water to it and cook till moong dal is cooked soft.
  5. At same time, it is important not to overcook , as moong tends to get soggy.
  6. In a kadai, add oil and heat it.
  7. Season with the mustard, cumin , split urad dal and curry leaves.
  8. Moongdal SundalAdd chopped green chilly and ginger.
  9. Carefully mix all the ingredients and flavorings with a ladle. Too much handling might break the moong grains.
  10. Turn off the flame.
  11. Add fine coconut shreds and lemon juice.
  12. Combine gently.

Garnish with the freshly chopped coriander leaves. Enjoy the yummy & healthy taste of MoongDal Sundal.
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Fibre-rich baby potatoes healthy recipe with skin

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Fibre-rich baby potatoes healthy recipe with skin

If potatoes make it onto the plate more frequently than carrots and broccoli then you should definitely give this dish a try. Fibre-rich baby potatoes healthy recipe with skin can be an excellent source of insoluble fibre that stimulate the digestion and promote regular bowel movement. The extra fibre obtained by consuming the vegetables skin can also prevent the blood sugar levels from rising. Fibre rich foods can also help you stave off the heart disease. These potatoes with the skin can be a classic appetiser or you can also have them as the side dish with roti. If you are fond of potatoes, you can also try this sookha aloo recipe.

Ingredients to prepare Fibre-rich baby potatoes healthy recipe with skin

  • Baby potatoes : 250 g
  • ajwain or fennel seeds : 1 tsp
  • jeera or cumin powder : ½ tsp
  • chilli powder : 1 tbsp
  • coriander powder : 1 tsp
  • amchur : ½ tsp
  • garam masala : ½ tsp
  • oil : 1½ tbsp
  • Salt to taste

Method to prepare Fibre-rich baby potatoes healthy recipe with skin

  1. Fibre-rich baby potatoes healthy recipeParboil baby potatoes and leave the skin on.
  2. Heat oil in the non-stick pan.
  3. Add ajwain and jeera and let it crackle.
  4. Add chili powder, coriander powder, amchur and salt.
  5. Also, add baby potatoes and sauté for 5 minutes.
  6. Cover and cook on a slow flame till the potatoes are cooked.
  7. Take care that they donot become soft and mushy.
  8. Serve hot.

Try this hot spicy baby potatoes recipe and enjoy its taste.
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Health benefits of Beans

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Health benefits of Beans

Beans an excellant source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate and Manganese.It is a healthy vegetable for everyone and its regular consumption protects the body from various diseases. See one by one health benefits of beans.

Beans are good source of dietary fiber.Helps to promote a healthy digestive tract,keeps heart healthy by lowering the blood cholesterol levels and also reduces the risk of some types of cancer.It acts as a bulk laxative and aids in preventing constipation and other bowel problems.

Beans are protien rich vegetables with a good amount of vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates.Helps to regulate blood sugar level makes beans good for diabetics.

Beans being rich in complex carbohydrates provides energy to our muscles and brain.It fills our stomach easily and satify the appetite.

Beans contain good amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.Responsible for bone health,body metabolism,control heart rate and blood pressure.It is also a good source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin,Phosphorus and Copper.

Health benefits of BeansBeans are good source of Vitamin K,Vitamin A,Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.It helps the body maintain healthy vision,develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful oxygen-free radicals,reduces the risks of cancer,heart attack and strokes.

Beans contain Vitamin K which stimulates the process of blood coagulation and prevents excess loss of blood in case of injury.It enhances the absorption of calcium in the body and boost bone strength and density,together with manganese helps to prevent osteoporosis,aids in quick healing in case of wounds.

Beans contain flavonoids and carotenoids With strong anti-inflammatory properties.It helps in alleviating conditions like gout.

Beans being a good source of iron helps in treating anemia.Manganese helps in the absorption of other nutrients in the body.

Beans contains folic acid and molybdenum.Proteins,iron,folic acid everything together makes beans a healthy vegetable for everyone and especially for pregnant women.

Beans are low in calories,low in Sodium, and very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol.Diet food helps in weight management.

Beans contain Vitamin B2(Riboflavin) which stimulates growth and protects vision,acts in fats, proteins and carbohydrates metabolism,enhances Iron absorption,enhances Vitamin B6 and Folic Acid use.

Beans contains phosphorus which is a base component of bones.Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin,Phosphorus and Copper helps in fats,carbohydrates and proteins metabolism.

Thiamin in beans helps in sugars assimilation.
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Top 10 Health Benefits of Jackfruit

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Top 10 Health Benefits of Jackfruit

Jackfruit is very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Carbohydrates, Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and iron.

Top 10 Health Benefits of Jackfruit

1. Being rich in carbohydrates, fructose and sucrose, Jack fruits are energy boosters.

2. Jack fruit contain powerful anti-oxidant, Vitamin C which helps to heal cuts and wounds, keeps teeth and gums healthy. Play vital role in growth and repair of all body tissues. It is effective against respiratory health problems such as shortness of breath, asthma and cough. It helps to strengthen the immune system function by supporting the white blood cells function.

3. Potassium helps to maintain healthy blood pressure and reduces the risk of strokes.

4. Calcium and Magnesium in jackfruit protects and keeps our bones and teeth healthy.

5. Jackfruits have anti-cancer properties. The phytonutrients in jackfruit helps to eliminate the cancer-causing free radicals from the body.

6. The powerful antioxidants like Vitamin C and phytonutrients such as lignans, isoflavones and saponinsacts in jackfruit act as an anti-aging and helps the body to fight against the damage caused by the free radicals.

7. Jackfruits helps to cure ulcers and digestive disorders. The dietary fiber in jackfruit helps to prevent constipation and aids in smooth bowel movements.

8. Jackfruit being a source of iron, aids in treating anemia and also helps in proper blood circulation.

Top 10 Health Benefits of Jackfruit

9. Vitamin A in Jackfruit helps to maintain a healthy eye and skin.

10. Copper in Jackfruit plays a vital role in thyroid metabolism particularly in the production of hormone and absorption. It also aids in treating nervousness and tension.
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The above are the Top 10 Health Benefits of Jackfruit

Simple Tips to Look Beautiful Without Makeup

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Simple Tips to Look Beautiful Without Makeup

Makeup helps in beating the flaws in your skin but they cannot remove these flaws. Most of the women apply makeup to hide the flaws in their skin. If your skin is naturally beautiful you wouldnot require much makeup. In this review, I will be mentioning a few tips that can help you to look naturally beautiful.

Here are the Simple Tips to Look Beautiful without makeup

Drink Water:

Drink lots of water if you wish to have a moist and youthful skin. Water hydrates your skin and allows its cells to eliminate all the unwanted toxins or unhealthy substances and wastes. It also makes the skin lighter and softer.

Moisturize:

Use the good quality moisturizer that does not contains any harsh chemicals. Moisturizer keeps the skin lithe and it protects the skin from premature aging signs like wrinkles and fine lines. Apply your moisturizer on your face, neck, hands and also on your feet. These are the areas where the skin tends to get more loose as your grow older.

Utilize A Face Wash:

Rinse your face using a face wash in order to clean your skin. Skin attracts lots of dirt and dust that gets into its pores. This can cause issues like blackheads. Hence, it is important to cleanse your face with the help of a face wash. For more effect, wash your face twice in a day.

Use A Toner:

A toner helps in improving the facial appearance of the skin. It also makes the skin tighter and protects it from the wrinkles. It also helps you to wash off surplus oil secretions from your skin.

Use A Shampoo:

Shampoo your hair at least thrice in the week. This would make your hair look neat and clean. Oily hair can destroy the beauty of your face. It is very important to maintain your hair if you rinse to look naturally beautiful.

Use A Sunscreen:

Simple Tips to Look Beautiful without makeupDo not forget to use a sunscreen whenever you step out of the house. Make it a habit so that you would not forget about it. Sun rays can cause lot of damage to the skin and you cannot make it up with the help of makeup or any other form of skincare.

Lemon Juice:

Start the morning with a lemon juice instead of tea or coffee. Squeeze some lemon juice into a cup of hot water and have it daily in the morning. This would help your body in eliminating all the wastes and toxins. This would protect your skin from sensitivities. It would naturally make your skin glow.

Exfoliate:

Exfoliate your skin daily to remove dead and dry skin cells. This would help you to cleanse your skin naturally.
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Natural Seeds For Body Scrub

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Natural Seeds For Body Scrub

The first step in skin care starts with cleansing and hence here we discuss some homemade cleansing products. We are making use of natural seeds for body scrubs as a scrub is essential to exfoliate the skin.

The basic benefit or natural seeds used for body scrubs is plain and simple; they are safe and sure. When we prepare our own Natural Seeds For Body Scrub we know what we are exactly going to be applying on our skin.

Sesame Seeds

Very nutty in taste and excellent for the skin. When you need that delicate skin texture and are looking for a good exfoliation then sesame is the product to go for. To two tablespoons of ground sesame seeds add half a teaspoon of turmeric add oil of your choice to the mixture. Mix well to get a paste like consistency.

Poppy Seeds

Be it the white poppy or the black one these small granular seeds are one of the best natural seeds used for body scrubs. Their small size makes them the perfect size to be added to the scrub and when used they give excellent exfoliation leaving behind a soft and smooth skin. Mix poppy seeds with sugar or salt, add enough oil to make a paste and apply.

Flaxseed

These small brown seeds are gaining popularity day by day. Their nutritional value is being hailed as one of the best ones for overall health. In the area of body scrubs also they are doing wonders. While they caress the skin on one hand they get rid of dead skin on the other. Mix ground flaxseeds with honey and add milk or water to make a paste.

Coffee Beans

 Natural Seeds For Body ScrubThe use of this natural product in body scrubs is becoming very popular. It is also believed that body scrubs containing coffee are a sure way to beat cellulite. Mix coffee granules with sugar and add coconut oil to make a thick paste. While the sugar and coffee do the scrubbing the coconut oil will moisturise the skin.

Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds lend a gritty texture to a scrub making exfoliation very effective. To get a scrub which exfoliates, cleanses and moisturises mix ground sunflower seeds, oatmeal, honey and milk. Make sure to mix very well before application.

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5 white coloured foods to avoid during pregnancy

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5 white coloured foods to avoid during pregnancy

During the time of pregnancy, it is very important to be attentive and cautious about the diet. Food has an enormous impact on the health of the expectant mother and developing fetus. So unmindful eating could be dangerous at this time. As it is healthy to gorge on the coloured fruits and vegetables during the pregnancy, white coloured foods can be of threat to maternal and fetal health. Here is the list of 5 white coloured foods to avoid during pregnancy that can be bad when consumed in excess.

Sugar:

It breaks down into the glucose that provides you energy. But there is a limit to how much glucose your body can take and required. Overconsumption of sugar can lead to complications like gestational diabetes in mother. It can also put the baby at risk of developing facial abnormalities like a fissure palate or even improve the risk of neural tube defects, despite taking folic acid pills daily.

Unpasteurized milk:

Having the glass full of milk during pregnancy can help to increase your calcium intake. Al though, never sip on unpasteurized milk or raw milk during the pregnancy. The bacteria present in milk can lead to infection in mother that can affect fetus. If the bacteria cross placenta, it can hamper the neurological development.

White flour:

Many foods are prepared with the white flour – bread, biscuits, pasta, rotis, etc. Remember, gorging on them unmindfully will only add calories with the little nutritional value and contribute to weight gain process. Switch to brown bread or use red millet flour to make the chapattis or limit their intake at least.

White rice:

5 white coloured foods to avoid during pregnancyWhite rice has the high glycemic index, which means that body breaks it down quickly into sugar. This sugar is absorbed by cells of your body very fast, hence raising the blood sugar levels. As white rice is a good source of carbohydrates, it is not recommended for expectant mothers who are suffering from the gestational diabetes or have elevated blood sugar levels.

Salt:

Even though sodium from salt is essential for both mother and growing baby, high intake of the salt can give rise to conditions like edema, preeclampsia in mother and impair kidney development of the fetus. On the other hand, low sodium intake can lead to the altered fluid balance in the body leading to the mass of complications.

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6 reasons why experts recommend eating Ghee every day

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6 reasons why experts recommend eating Ghee every day

Ghee or clarified butter that was an essential part of the Indian cuisine has lost its sheen these days. Many ‘health-conscious’ people dismiss adding ghee to food as they believe it is an unhealthy practice. But in reality ghee is packed with myriad health benefits. Don’t believe it? Here’s are 6 reasons why experts recommend eating Ghee every day or how adding a dollop of ghee is good for your health.

Acts as brain tonic

According to the nutritionists, Ghee is good for nerves and brain. It contains the high levels of omega-6 fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids, which is ideal for the overall health. Apart from this, decreased intake of these acids is connected with the increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Therefore, make it habit to comprise ghee in the diet frequently as it can help to brain function better.

Prevents cancer

Eve though ghee is high in saturated fats, it is ideal for cooking Indian food because it has the high smoke point i.e., it does not burn very easily. This means, it generates the less free radicals when heated, which are known to increase the risk of cancer. It is also rich in antioxidants that in turn protect you from free radical damage.

Aids digestion

Ghee helps in the secretion of stomach acids that aid digestion,’ says Neha. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar in her series Indian Food Wisdom and the Art of Eating Right highlights the fact that certain foods such as khichdi, puran poli, etc. need to have ghee to help us digest them better. You can also try these yoga poses to improve digestion.

Used as the natural moisturiser

Ghee is good beauty enhancer as well. If you have chapped lips, apply a drop of the ghee on them before you sleep. In Ayurveda, ghee is used as the moisturising agent by mixing it with water and inspiring it. The process is repeated several times before ghee can be used. And once made, you can store it for up to 6 months to use it frequently.

Melts the stubborn fat

If you have problem areas where fat gets build up quickly, consider adding ghee to the diet. ‘Ghee has necessary amino acids that help to mobilise the fat and allow the fat cells to shrink in size.

Apart from the above benefits, ghee is good for people suffering from the joint pain. It also improves your memory and vision power. As ghee has powerful antiviral and antifungal properties, it reinforce the immune system.

How much is too much?

Ghee is considered to be unhealthy because people do not know how much is too much. Even though it has several benefits, eating unhealthy amounts will only lead to the problems. Learn to draw the line at 2 teaspoons of ghee per day. Also, remember that it is rich in saturated fat and eating too much can enhance your cholesterol levels, affecting the heart .

Who should avoid it?

6 reasons why experts recommend eating Ghee every dayAl though it has numerous health benefits, people with the heart disease, the high blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity should avoid or get rid of the intake of ghee to prevent further health complications.

Now that you know various benefits of ghee, don’t shy away from spreading a spoonful on your rotis or adding a dollop of it on your dal-chawal.

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Symptoms of Iron Deficiency-Anemia

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Do you experience severe tiredness? Do you suffer from the headaches? You might be showing signs of anemia. Even Though anemia shows the mild symptoms, it can lead to life-threatening diseases like the heart problems. Anemia can also lead to death. To treat the anemia, one should know its symptoms. First What are the symptoms of anemia? Read on these Symptoms of Iron Deficiency-Anemia

Symptoms of Iron Deficiency

Anemia is the condition wherein person has fewer red blood cells. Red blood cells are very important in the body as they carry oxygen to the cells.

Types of Anemia

Different types of anemia are as follows

Iron deficiency Anemia

This occurs when there is lack of iron content in the body. This can occur because of an ulcer, cancer etc.

Vitamin deficiency Anemia

When there is lack of Vitamin-B12, the person can get vitamin deficiency anemia.

Hemolytic Anemia

When the red blood cells are collapsed at a rate faster than the rate of producing at, it leads to hemolytic anemia.

Sickle cell Anemia

When the body produces irregular sickle-shaped red blood cells, it leads to the sickle cell anemia.

Symptoms of Anemia

  1. Extreme tiredness
  2. Pale skin
  3. Poor concentration
  4. Weakness
  5. Irregular heartbeats
  6. Chest pain
  7. Cold hands and feet
  8. Headache
  9. Shortness of breath
  10. Dizziness
  11. Ulcers
  12. Jaundice
  13. Bone deformities
  14. strange cravings for non-food items, such as dirt, ice, and clay.
  15. tingling or a crawling feeling in the legs.
  16. swelling or soreness in the tongue.
  17. causes of anemia
  18. The body does not produce sufficient red blood cells
  19. The body destroys the red blood cells
  20. Bleeding

The factors that increase the risk of anemia are as follows:

Vitamin deficiency

When a person consumes a diet that is low in iron or vitamin-B12, he can get anemia.

Menstrual cycles

When a woman does not reach menopause, she would continue having her menstrual cycles. This will lead to loss of the red blood cells. This can result in anemia.

Intestinal problems

People suffering from celiac disease have a high risk of developing anemia. Also surgeries that involve removal of parts of small intestine can lead to anemia.

Pregnancy

When a woman is pregnant, the iron should be enough for her increased blood volume and for her growing baby. This can also lead to the anemia.

Chronic conditions

When a person suffers from the cancer, kidney or liver failure he can have anemia. A person may experience the blood loss from an ulcer; this can also lead to anemia.

Family history

A person has a high risk of anemia, when his family members are suffering from the sickle cell anemia.

A person will have a high risk of developing anemia when he has auto immune diseases or when he consumes alcohol.

What happens when anemia is ignored?

Anemia can lead to severe problems. The severe problems are as follows:

Extreme tiredness:

Anemia can cause severe tiredness. Due to this severe tiredness, the person might not be able to carry on his daily activities.

Heart diseases:

A person suffering from anemia can suffer from irregular heartbeats. This can result in congestive heart failure.

Death:

People with sickle cell anemia should be very mindful. It can lead to life-threatening conditions like severe anemia. This can even lead to death.

Anemia can lead to death. Therefore don’t delay if you have anemia, consult a hematologist.

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Unique Health Benefits Of Sunflower Seeds

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Unique Health Benefits Of Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds have obtained from sunflower that are highly nutritious and health promoting snack Sunflower seeds are healthy food options one should include in their diet. It is an excellent source of vitamin E that neutralizes the free radicals in your body. The anti-inflammatory property of these seeds lessen the symptoms of asthma and arthritis. Unique Health Benefits Of Sunflower Seeds

Vitamin E present in it reduces the risk of colon cancer & diabetes. It improves male fertility, decreases hypertension, increases digestion and prevents eye damage. Do you want more reasons to add these seeds to your diet? Then go ahead & read this Unique Health Benefits Of Sunflower Seeds.

Prevents Cancer

Sunflower seeds have packed with Vitamin E, Selenium and Copper, which are antioxidant in nature. These antioxidants prevent cellular damage that leads to cancer.

Good For Bones

Sunflower seeds are best sources of the Magnesium, which is essential for strong bones, plus Calcium.

Eases Stress

The Magnesium present in the sunflower seeds soothe the nerves, relieves stress & migraines.

Lowers Cholesterol

The good fat in sunflower seeds lowers the cholesterol. The high fiber content in it also helps in weight loss.

Unique Health Benefits Of Sunflower Seeds
Unique Health Benefits Of Sunflower Seeds

Cardiovascular Health

The vitamin C present in the sunflower seeds prevents cardiovascular diseases. It neutralizes free radicals & prevents heart attacks and strokes.

Mental Health

Sunflower seeds reduce depression. The serotonin present in it relieves tension and boosts relaxation.

Aids In Digestion

Sunflower seeds enhance digestion and bowel movement; helps to get rid of constipation.

The above are the Unique Health Benefits Of Sunflower Seeds.

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