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Showing posts with label Super Foods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Super Foods. Show all posts

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Top 10 Best Antioxidant Rich foods

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Top 10 Best Antioxidant Rich foods:

Berries: Berries are loaded with full of fiber which makes you eat less and works as antioxidant which protects your body from inflammation and organ damage.All fruits and vegetables have antioxidants but berries have more best resources.vitamin C is one of the best antioxidant found in berries.It improves brain power and fight against cancer.


Broccoli: Kids turn up their faces at this green vegetables,but adults add more to their plates.Broccoli contains pytho chemicals and truck load of antioxidants.which helps to reduce the risk of  age related dryness and may help in lower your cholesterol and risk of cancer.Broccoli also rich in vitamin C, E,k,B and the minerals calcium iron and potassium.It keep your eyes healthy and prevents macular degeneration(leading cause of blindness in people). and build up the strong bones.


Black beans: Black beans are rich in dietary fiber and antioxidant properties.which can controls the LDL cholesterol in blood stream and also helps in excrete it from the body to low down your cholesterol.


Tomatoes: Their deep red color gives the  most important nutrient lycopene.Tomatoe have cancer fighting properties and natural antiseptic removes blackheads & white heads.It also packed with Vitamin C it is an powerful antioxidant protects you from heart diseases.


Pinto Beans: Generally beans are free from saturated fat or cholesterol.It is also a good source of protein,fiber,iron, folic acid.It helps to prevent so many side effects and additionally helps to control diabetes,high blood pressure and cut the risk of cardiovascular diseases.


Sweet potatoes: Both red potato and sweet potato are rich source of antioxidants.It works as first line fortress against bacteria and viruses.For a healthy and strong  skin you need vitamin A which plays a crucial role in connective tissue which is a key component of skin.


Oats and barley: These grains contain a type of fiber called beta-glucan with antimicrobial and antioxidant.By eating these grains boosts immune system,quick wound healing and may help as antibiotics.In animals eating these grains they are less affected by anthrax,influenza,herpes etc.....


Onions: Onions provide high levels of quercetin,an antioxidant of the flavonoid and important anti-inflammatory.Inflammation is a factor causing many age related conditions and loss of skin elasticity.


Artichokes: Artichokes are rich source of antioxidant properties.It contains vitamin C, folate and fiber.Artichokes are low in calories and sodium.


Prunes: Prunes are well known for antioxidant properties.Which helps in slow age related macular degeneration  and physical problems.Prunes are also a good source of fiber.

Saturday, 30 November 2013

10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Dates

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Dates are considered as regular dry fruits.It contains rich source of vitamins,nutrients and minerals...Those are very helpful to normal growth and well being.


10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Dates:

Cholesterol & Fat: Dates are good choice who are looking to loss weight.In any weight loss
diet plan dates are included,because dates are free from any type of cholesterol and also contain less amount of fat.

Proteins: Dates are rich source of proteins and essential minerals that helpful to body functioning. Proteins are main building blocks for muscles.

Vitamins: Who are looking up to overcome vitamin deficiency dates are good choice.It contains almost all vitamins such as B1,B2,B3,B5 are very common and also A1 and C vitamin.

Energy: Energy is very important in our busy schedule.Natural sugars present in the dates will helps to boost up your energy in the body and gives you instant result.

Potassium & Sodium: Dates are rich source of potassium which will helps to protect us from the risk of a stroke in the body.It also reduce cholesterol.High amount of potassium and less amount of sodium is a good combination for a healthy nervous system.

Iron: Dates are rich source of iron which can be helpful in iron deficiency.Most of the people fails to consume adequate amount of iron because of adding other ingredients in their meal.Fluorine present in the dates are also helps from tooth decaying.

Constipation: People suffering with constipation(difficulty in emptying the bowels) for those people dates soaked in water will gives better result.

Detoxifying the body: Dates are also used to detoxifying the body after over consumption of alcohol.Dates are also helpful to gain weight  who are suffering with under weight problems such as iron,proteins and vitamin deficiency.

Cure cancer: It cures abdominal cancer and are also well known for night blindness and eyesight problems.

Skin problems: By consuming dates we can combat so many skin problems such as stretch marks vitamin B deficiency.Lack of vitamin B may cause different skin problems.It has a natural source of vitamin B.It can also strengthen hair follicle and prevent hair loss.

Wednesday, 20 November 2013

10 Healing Foods To Fight Common Cold

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A common cold is also known as acute coryza, is an inflammation of the upper respiratory tract caused by infection with common cold viruses.Person may suffer from a common cold several times in a year.A cold usually lasts from 3 to 10 days.


Symptoms:

  • Soreness of the throat.
  • Congestion of the nasal passages.
  • Running nose,sneezing
  • Rise in body temperature
  • Aches and pains in the body
  • Headache
Causes:
  • Exposure to the viruses and cold
  • Low vitality
  • Lack of sleep
  • Mental depression
  • Fatigue
  • Dust
  • Sudden change in temperature
  •  Irritating inhalations
Healing Foods To Fight Common Cold:

Lemon: Lemon is beneficial in all types of cold with fever.Vitamin -c rich lemon juice increases body resistance,decreases toxicity and reduce the duration of the illness.One lemon should be diluted in a glass of warm water and teaspoon of honey to it.Drink this once or twice daily.


Garlic: The oil contained in this vegetable helps to open up the respiratory passage.Take 3 to 4 cloves of garlic and boil them in a cup of water.In soup form ,it flushes out all toxins from the system and does help bring down fever.You can add teaspoon of onion juices in 5 drops of garlic oil.Drink this mix three times in a day.


Ginger: Ginger tea also found beneficial in the treatment of common cold.About ten grams of ginger should be cut into pieces and boiled in a cup of water.It should be then strained and half teaspoon of sugar added to it.This decoction should be drunk when hot.


Lady's finger: Lady's finger are highly valuable in treating irritation of the throat and a persistent dry cough.It act as a drug to allay irritation,swelling and pain.Add some pieces of lady's finger in water and boiled down to make a decoction.The steam issuing from this decoction may also be inhaled once or twice a day to relieve throat irritation and a dry cough.


Bitter gourd roots: The roots of the bitter gourd plant are used in folk medicine to cure a cold.A teaspoon of the root paste,mixed with an equal quantity of honey,given once every night for few days act as an excellent medicine for common colds.


Turmeric: Turmeric is an effective remedy for cold and throat irritations.A teaspoon of fresh turmeric powder mixed in 75 ml of warm milk and taken twice a day for noticeable results.


Chicken soup: Chicken soup contains natural penicillin that will helps to fight common cold and clear clogged airways.


Vitamin C foods: Foods which contain good source vitamin c will be beneficial to cure common cold.Foods that contain vitamin c are potato,citrus fruits,pineapple,strawberries etc..


Watercress: Watercress is good source of nutrients,even less in calories it contains truckload of vitamin C.It is very helpful to heal runny nose and coughs.


Cinnamon: It has a huge history in the treatment of cold and flu.Add cinnamon to your breakfast,tea/coffee it works as a anti-cold and anti-flu food.

Saturday, 28 September 2013

Top 10 Healthy Foods to Gain Weight Fast

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While  people trying to lose weight,many people want to gain few pounds.We thought gain few pounds is very easy task by eating oily,fired and fatty foods.But those are not good for health if you gain your weight by eating that unhealthy food  you may prone to health diseases such as heart attack,blood pressure, diabetes,increased levels of cholesterol etc.....Healthy food is good for maintaining a healthy body,to gain weight while staying healthy is a great challenge.But if you follow some foods that contain both calories and nutrients which are helpful to gain weight fast.The proteins present in that food increase your muscles and gain weight effectively.

Few foods that are rich in right nutrients and calories:

Dried fruits & nuts: Both are rich in nutrients,fiber and calories.Consume almonds,walnuts and cashew  in your diet.These dried fruits and nuts are very supportive in the process of developing strengthen muscles and healthy body.


Butter: Butter is a good source of saturated fat,add some amount of butter in the food you consume.Butter on bread and fried snacks are tastes good.Ghee also have rich source of calories that are good to your health.So you can use both butter & ghee of your choice.


Pasta: Pasta is rich source of carbohydrates,one cup of macaroni  contains about 380 calories and cooked spaghetti has around 215 calories.Pasta is most delicious food and mix it up with veggies it becomes rich in essential nutrient that are very helpful for body health.


Sugar fruits: Fruits such as mango,papaya,pineapple,avocado,banana will helps you to gain weight.Avocado is good choice for who wants to gain weight with out effecting the health.It contains approximately 300 calories.You can take this sweet fruit in salads,deserts,smoothies etc....


Eggs:  Eggs are well known for its healthy cholesterol.It contains nutrients & proteins as well as calories.One egg contains about 70 calories and 4.7 grams of fat.Eggs are also contain good amount of omega-3 fatty acids that are very good for health.So who are trying to gain weight fast add eggs into your diet.


Lean red meat: Lean meat is good source of calories and helps to gain weight quickly.Lean meat is mostly referred to the body builders to  build up the muscles.It contains high amount of proteins that are good to develop muscles.


Potatoes: Potatoes are rich in carbohydrates,nutrients,fiber,vitamin C.People who wants to gain weight fast potatoes are good choice.A medium size potato has approximately 160 calories.Consume potato with its skin or add veggies to it.


Whole milk: Whole milk has rich in calories and vitamin A & D.It is good choice instead of choosing skimmed milk because whole milk contains all fat in it and you can gain weight quickly.A glass of whole milk contains around 150 - 170 calories.


Cheese: Cheese has good source of calcium and fat(that is good for health) along with calories and nutrients.If you are trying to gain weight fast add cheese in your foods


Peanut butter: Peanut butter is rich source of proteins and fat that are good to health.The fat present in this helps to keep your heart healthy.If you want to gain weight quickly add peanut butter in your diet.You can apply it to the whole grain breads etc...

Friday, 6 September 2013

9 Common Foods that Burn Tummy Fat

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Choosing right food at the time when you are trying to lose some extra pounds the foods which are rich in proteins which can helps to reduce the water retention in the body and also speed up your metabolism.They can also improve your digestion and burn tummy flat.I suggest you some foods that can help you to lose belly fat and speed up your metabolism.


Common Foods that Burn Tummy Fat:

Tomatoes: Tomatoes are one of the best remedy to get rid of belly fat.It has good source of antioxidants.Tomatoes are taste good and reduce water retention  in the body and also helps to produce a type of protein called leptin,that could be regulate your appetite and metabolism.

Watermelon: Watermelon is one of the richest source of water.It contains almost 94% of water and it is a great choice of low calorie food.It removes excess fluids which cause belly fat and also cure water retention in the body.


Papaya: It is one of the best choice to burn tummy fat,because it contains enzyme called papain that can helps to breakdown the food faster and flatten your stomach.It can also reduce the bloating and helps in digestion.


Mushrooms: Mushrooms are rich source of fiber which makes you feel fullness for long time thus curb your appetite.It also promote good bowel movement because of dietary fiber.


Olive oil: Most of us thought when we are trying to lose some extra pounds we should cut down the fat.But oleic acid present in olive oil can controls the sugar levels in blood.


Almonds: Almonds are rich in calories but it cannot contribute belly fat,it contains vitamin E which is good for skin.Fiber and proteins present in almonds helps to kill the hunger pangs.It also improves the digestion process and helps to reduce fat from the body.


Banana: When we are trying to lose some extra pounds most of the people suggest that avoid banana.But  it has a good source of potassium which helps to reduce the water retention in the body.Banana is also rich in fiber which helps to keep you feel fullness for long time.


Apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is rich in detoxifying properties.It helps in digestion process and kills the harmful bacteria present in intestine.It can flush out the toxins present in your body and also reduce the water retention.



Oats: Oats contain low calories and  provide more energy to the body.When you plan to lose some extra pounds it is a better choice to start up your day with oats it gives you great energy and that is released slowly and also makes you feel full thus curbing your cravings.

Sunday, 1 September 2013

Foods That Cleanse Liver

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Garlic: It helps to activate enzymes which can flush out the toxins.The two most natural compounds selenium and allicin that aid in liver cleaning and protect liver from damage.

Grape fruits: Grape fruits are well known for high anti oxidant properties and vitamin C present in it.By eating or drinking the juice of grape fruit can flush out the carcinogens and toxins.

Leafy greens: Leafy greens such as spinach can control the chemicals,pesticides that may be contain in your food.It protects the mechanism for the liver.

Green tea: It is rich in anti oxidants which will improves your liver function and cleaning.

Turmeric: We know that turmeric is well known for digestion of fat and maintain the production of bile.
It also cleanse the liver and help in the functioning of  liver.

Walnuts: Walnuts are good source of glutathione and also for omega-3 fatty acids.These can helps to liver in cleansing process.

Avocado: Adding avocado to your diet is good choice it can cleanse the toxins and helps to filter out the unwanted materials from liver. 

Saturday, 31 August 2013

Foods To Improve Thyroid Health

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In researches  found that about 25 to 27.5 million american's are suffering with thyroid diseases.Most of the people don't know that if they have thyroid problem or not.If you have any idea about what should we consume when we have thyroid problems,here we have some foods that can improve the thyroid health.

Coconut butter or oil:
                                                    Coconut oil can increases the production of  thyroid hormone,fat present in coconut butter can quickly converted to energy which helps to supervise the thyroid function.It contains raw saturated fat that contains fatty acids which can helps to improve thyroid health.


Copper & Iron rich foods:
                                          These foods play an important role in thyroid function.Copper & iron are two powerhouses which can boost up the thyroid.
  • Copper rich foods are organ meat,sunflower seeds,oysters,crab,cashew,whole grains,cereals and cocoa products.
  • Iron rich foods are leafy green,shellfish,red meat,poultry etc in vitamin C foods are also rich in iron such as potato,tomato,berries,citrus etc..

Iodine rich foods:
                            Iodine rich foods are very important to improve thyroid health.It helps to produce thyroxin from thyroid glands.Thyroxin will help to maintain metabolism.some iodine rich foods are seaweed,fish,sea vegetables,iodized salt,fish oils,eggs,artichokes and pineapples.Don't take antiseptic or tropical iodine internally.


Eat selenium rich foods:
                                       Selenium is an major factor in thyroid disorders.It keeps the hormones in order produced by thyroid glands and also improves the thyroid health.Selenium rich foods are beef liver and kidney,shellfish,egg,garlic,mushrooms,brazil nuts etc.You can also try turkey flesh it can improves thyroid function and also low in calories and rich in selenium.


Essential fatty acids:
                                 Essential omega-3 & omega-6 fatty acid helps the thyroid to maintain metabolism.Omega fatty acids are rich in salmon,tuna,leafy vegetables,pumpkin,walnut,canola oil and sunflower seeds.



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