Food that heals

Right food to eat before Exercise or Workout to lose weight and gain muscle strength

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 12:38:00 +0000

Right diet to be consumed before exercising

We all want to get the most out of a workout – to train harder, spin faster, run quicker, jump higher. And, while many of us prepare mentally for a challenging workout, we sometimes forget to fuel the engine or to do it properly. Not being adequately fuelled led to a weak-feeling workout and unusually sore muscles the next day.

As you get closer to your workout time, carbs with a little bit of protein should be your main focus. If you only have one to two hours before your workout, keep your snack light (preferably under 200 calories, more if your goal is to gain weight or muscle). This mixed carb-protein snack will help you feel satisfied, energized and may also help reduce muscle soreness post-workout.

Snacks are always best consumed two to three hours before working out, but these foods are still ok to eat up to 30 minutes before a workout, is long as they digest quickly and easily. The lighter your food should be when you have less time

Pre-Workout Foods:

Bananas

Known as nature’s power bar, bananas are packed with carbohydrates and potassium, which supports nerve and muscle function.

Smoothie

Consuming a fruit smoothie before exercising is a healthy pre-workout meal option that can provide you with a good source of fast-acting glucose. They’re super quick to make, just use your favourite sliced fruit and some Greek yogurt for protein and a thicker consistency. It’s best to make it yourself, but if you’re picking one up, just check the label to make sure it’s got wholesome ingredients and no sugar.

Oats

Because they are full of fibre, oats release carbohydrates gradually. Due to this slow release, energy levels are kept consistent throughout your workout, meaning you can train harder for longer. They also contain Vitamin B, which helps convert carbohydrates into energy. Irish oats are often considered the best, as they are the least processed type and boast a lower glycaemic load than quick-cooking and instant oats.

Yogurt

Dairy with protein like Greek yogurt, quark or cottage cheese is great combined with naturally sweetened fruit before a workout. This healthy snack is easy on your stomach, and when paired with a small number of nuts, will keep blood sugar levels from dropping mid-workout. Just remember not to consume too much of this snack — especially the nuts, because they take longer to digest.

Grilled Chicken, Broccoli, And Sweet Potato

If you are working on building muscle mass then this combo is a must-try. Although it is more of a meal than a snack, there’s a reason pro-athletes chow down on this regularly

Dried Fruit

For a quick, easy and good pre-workout food, fix yourself some dried berries, apricots, figs, and pineapple. Dried fruits are a good source of simple carbohydrates that are easily digestible.

Whole Grain Bread

One slice of whole grain bread is an excellent source of carbs. Add some hard-boiled eggs for a protein-packed snack, or some low-fat turkey.

Apple

Enjoying sliced apple with a bit of nut butter 30 minutes before exercising won’t harm your workout. It’s perfect f you’re wanting something sweet because it has fibre to prevent that sugar crash mid-squat session, and it’s a sure-fire way to ensure you’re stocking up on necessary vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Top Tip:

Make sure you eat your meal and snack 30-90 minutes before you work out, so you don’t feel bloated. If eating a larger meal, wait the full 90 minutes, but if you’re sticking with a snack, 30 minutes should be fine.

Pre-Workout Meals for Specific Goals

1. For Bodybuilding

As a bodybuilder, you're trying to stay lean and build plenty of muscle. Having small portion of meal about an hour before your workout--not a heavy one that will sit lean in your stomach--will help you see the muscle growth you're looking for. Your small meal should be made up of equal parts lean protein and carbs. Some great ideas include:

Egg whites
Whey protein isolate
Fresh fruits including oranges, strawberries, or apples
Brown rice or long-grain white rice
Oatmeal
Wheat pasta
Chicken or turkey

Note that timing and portion control are critical in this pre-workout meal. You want to eat enough to give you energy and fuel your muscles throughout your workout, but you also want to be sure that you're eating early enough and light enough that your food won't sit heavy in your stomach, slowing you down throughout your workout. Combining some of the sources of lean protein mentioned above with the quicker-digesting carbohydrates about an hour before your workout will ensure that you get the nutrition punch you need to keep building muscle.

2. For Weight Loss

Exercising for weight loss means maintaining a tricky balance. You want to eat enough to keep fueling your body and give you plenty of energy to complete those demanding workouts, but you don't want to pack on calories that could prevent you from losing the weight you want to lose. Eating lightly around half an hour before your workout will allow you to head in with maximum energy.

Some combinations

A banana with nut butter, especially almond butter
Multigrain crackers with hummus
An apple with peanut butter or a small handful of nuts
1/2 cup rice or pasta, preferably whole grain
Any whole piece of fruit
1/2 cup oatmeal with raisins or berries

Keep in mind that your goal is to fuel your body through your workout. Fasting cardio won't have nearly the same results as a properly fueled workout that will drive your success up.

3. For Energy

Going into a workout, you want to be sure that your energy levels are high. After all, you're going to push your body hard! If you want to avoid that wall that makes you feel as though you're not going to be able to accomplish your goals, make sure you're providing your body with complex carbohydrates that will help fuel your workout.

These pre-workout foods will give you plenty of energy for your training session:

Fruit smoothies
Yogurt parfaits with granola and fruit
Bananas
Oats
Multi grain bread with a couple of slices of lean meat
Chicken with rice and vegetables
Apples with peanut butter and raisins
Greek yogurt

4. For Women's Health

Women have unique health concerns. They typically don't burn as many calories per day as men, nor do they have the same workout goals. As a woman, you want to make sure that you're keeping your calories low while still fuelling your workout. You need that same great balance of carbs and protein, but, depending on your workout, you also need to keep the calories low.

Some great pre-workout treats include:

Fruit smoothies, especially those made with almond milk or another low-calorie option
Greek yogurt
Whole fruit
Lean meat on top of whole grain bread
1/2 cup oatmeal sweetened with honey or agave
1/2 sweet potato

Hydration Is very important

Your body needs water to function.

Good hydration has been shown to sustain and even enhance performance, while dehydration has been linked to significant decreases in performance

It's recommended to consume both water and sodium before exercise. This will improve fluid balance.

CLOVES

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 05:30:00 +0000

Cloves possess antibacterial, anesthetic, aphrodisiac, analgesic, antispasmodic, carminative and stimulant properties. Moreover, the herb contains eugenol, a compound which works as a potent platelet inhibitor. In other words, it helps prevent blood clots. Thus, Laung or clove benefits your cardiovascular health.

Its anti-fungal qualities make clove oil effective in reducing Athlete’s foot and Ringworm. When taking internally, it helps cure diarrhea.

Having a mixture of clove powder and honey is one of the best clove home remedies to for nausea, vomiting, abdominal bloating and upset stomach.

Prepare a paste by adding salt crystals, cloves and some water. Now, apply it on your forehead and temples. This is one of the most valuable home remedies for headaches using cloves.

To heal a nasty toothache, soak a cotton ball in clove oil and place it around the aching tooth

It is believed that massaging clove oil on the belly helps the uterus in contractions during child birth.

Simply chewing a clove bud can help soothe a sore throat.

Application of clove oil on the affected area works as an efficient natural home remedy for muscular cramps and arthritis pain.

It contains very good amounts of vitamin A and beta carotene levels. These compounds are known to have antioxidant properties.

This spice is a good source of vitamin-K, vitamin-B6 (pyridoxine), thiamin (vitamin B-1), vitamin-C and riboflavin. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful oxygen free radicals.Consumption of natural foods rich in flavonoids helps to protect body from lung and oral cavity cancers.

Excellent aid for skin disorders, such as acne.

Clove's antiviral and cleansing properties purify the body, augmenting our resistance to disease.

Due to its antiseptic characteristics, clove and clove oil work as an effective remedy for some common problems such as cuts, fungal infections, burns, wounds, athlete's foot and bruises. The clove oil if directly applied on the skin can cause irritation. The clove oil is hence used in the diluted form.

Precautions

Though clove is a safe spice still, a fairly small amount of individuals may be allergic to it. Those suffering from hypertension should also avoid taking this herb.

This stimulant herb is not considered good for bilious people. Plus, children should not consume clove oil or supplements.

Clove oil should not be applied on skin for long, or else it may give rise to burning sensation, sores or rashes.

When taken in excess, cloves can cause heartburn.

Eating clove is also avoided during pregnancy

Green Chillies at its best!

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:29:00 +0000

Green chilies is always surrounded by a thought of tears in eyes and burn in mouth ,but actually it is a great miracle food.

It is surprising to know that green chilies contain more vitamin c than oranges ,so makes your immune system healthy and has more beta-carotene than carrots!It helps in removing blood clots,removing congestion in the blood and curing migraines,arthritis,sinusitis.

Isn't it something you should not blame !
Eating chilies even eases pain in the body as consuming it the brain releases endorphin which relaxes body from the pain and it inhibits the growth of prostate cancer and leukemia.

It helps reduce fats from the body so helps to some extent to keep you in shape!It is fat free has almost null cholesterol and good amount of fiber. When green chilies turn red they are loaded with vitamin A.

Great For Your Skin :Green chili peppers are also rich in Vitamin E that is essential for producing certain natural skin oils. So, having spicy food can actually give you good skin and good shape as green chili have zero calories.

Green chilies keep prostrate cancer at bay,as loaded with free radicals protect body against free radicals..boosts immunity and keeps heart strong.

he heat produced by the chilies, act as an effective pain reliever, as a digestive and anti-ulcer aid.

Fishy Fish

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:52:00 +0000

Eating fish that is cooked is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids which help in improving eyesight in children,help in preventing occurence of cancers by 40%,prevents occurence of dementia in older people ,keeps heart healthy ,improves cardio strength,acts as an antidepressant,prevents asthma in children.Fish is a high protien low fat diet which is easy to cook and delicious.I will rather score it above all the other non-vegetarian food items since it is easy to digest and provides body with essential fatty acids which are not found in common diet.

Pregnant ladies consuming fish have fewer chances of delivering premature babies ,however it is advised that they should not consume king mackerel,tuna,sword fish,shark since such fishes can have great amount of mercury which can lead to nervous breakdown of the fetus or the consumer and

What to check when buying a fish?
This is one of the most important talent a fish buyer should have because a stale fish can be problem for the health rather than a blessing.
While buying a fish check that skin of the fish is clean and clear without any blemishes.
Also when you touch the flesh it should spring back and the tail of the fish should not be brown on edges or curled.The smell of the fish should be" fishy" not stale and pukish.Ask the vendor the catch day and get te fish cleaned infront of you if you require fillets.

Fish eating is also good for enhancing beauty as it is promotes clear skin and and healthy hair as it is great source of protein..

SALT CURE

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:06:00 +0000

Sodium or salt is the most important mineral needed by our body since every cell is moving around fluid which contains sodium and potassium.

Having salt is a very tricky subject.Eating excessive amount can have hazardous results as well as eating small quantities can also be dangerous.

A normal and a healthy person should consume from 500 mg/day to 25000mg/day and excessive salt is filtered and extracted away from the body through kidneys.

SAlt helps in maintaining fluid balance in the body.Helps in regulating blood pressure and carrying various nutrients to the blood.

It is essential for maintaining hcl in the stomache and removing mucous and sticky phelgm from the throat specially of aesthma patients.

Doctors advice to regulate and compensate the salt lost by sweating through water and salt mixed since lower quantities of salt in the body can cause :

muscle contractions
low blood pressure
increased risk of heart attack
sudden death

For the better development of baby in the pregnant ladies it is advised to them to take good amount of iodized salt as it provides health to the cells of the baby and aids in proper cell division.

SALT CURE

Rubbing salt mixed with ghee applied on temples helps in curing headache
Putting salt water in nostrils helps in opening nasal blocks and curing headache.
Salt with mustard oil rubbed on gums helps make them strong and germ free.
Rubbing teeth with salt and turmeric once a week nourishes them.
During insect bite wash that area with cold water and then rub salt to cure it.
Taking salt applied on banana along with lemon juice helps in fighting stomache worms ,also eating black pepper ,salt and tomato slices does the same.
Applying salt and oil on hair helps treating dandruff.
In cough and cold massaging chest with oil and ginger oil helps removing phelgm from the chest.
During sore throat drinking lukewarm water added along with honey and salt cures pain and clears throat.
Taking bath with salt mixed in water keeps body free from bad odour.
Salt is a natural exfloitant and is great when applied on skin to remove dead cells.
Oil mixed with salt and lemon juice applied on crack heels helps cure them.
Ginger juice mixed with salt applied on face cures acne.
When burnt apply salt to avoid burnt sore on the skin.

COOKING
It is always advisable to add salt in cooking at the last so the minerals found in salt are not list due to overcooking
Salt takes away moisture from food item so it advisable to put in potatoes or while boiling eggs so that it is easy to peel them.That is the reason it is also added in noodles so that they dont stick after boiling.

Lemons

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Thu, 27 May 2010 09:47:00 +0000

Lemon is a citrus food which helps in healing skin from suntan when applied externally and bleaches skin and when consumed internally helps in bringing cooler effect to the body and maintaining the right temperature.

LEMOn JUICE when drank with warm water helps in digestion ,nausea,headache,killing worms in stomache,relieves from urinal infections,constipation ,heartburn .

Lemon has high content of vitamin C ,Citric acid which helps in scurvy,aesthma,nose bleeding,arthritis,gout,gums bleeding,cough,cold.

Lemon drank with warm water and honey also helps a lot in fighting obesity.

Lemon skin can also be grinded and put in your cooking.Lemon juice can also be consumed by adding it on the salads,curries,soups as the uncooked content of juice has more values.

For cooking of non-veg items lemon are used to preserve the fish or chicken in fridge and also marinates them .This helps in adding taste tothe food and also adding vit c content to the diet.

It also acts as an antiseptic that kills germs and bacterias.It kills infection from bactreias and is also applied on cuts and wounds.

It is a great antioxidant because when drank with water or as tea it takes the toxins out of the body and degreases the system.
Recipe for honey tea:Take tea leaves or basil leaves,warm water,and lemon juice .Boil water add leaves and honey.Allow to cool a bit and then add lemon juice and salt and drink that healthy liquid.

Fibre Food

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:22:00 +0000

Fiber food is a GREAT FOOD for health as it is a carbohydrate which passes thru the digestive tract without breaking its nutrients and and hence takes time by the body to get digested giving a feeling of fullness hence fighting obesity and slow release of glucose in the body and bloodstream keeps the sugar of body also stable.

Since fiber is digested slowly in the colon by bacterias it secretes juices which is good for lining of colon preventing from colon cancer and liver.

It is found in

natural cereals
fruits
nuts
beans
whole bran breads

No fibre in

juices
cakes,puddings
biscuits
jams
croissants
white-bread
non-veg ,eggs

The best part of fiber food is that it helps in constipation,heart ailments,managing cholestrol and hypertension as it flushes all the toxins from the body.It actually acts as a broom inside the body which cleans all the entangled particles stored here and there.

Fibre Food

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Thu, 20 May 2010 10:22:00 +0000

Garlic -A wonder drug

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:23:00 +0000

It is actually a wonder drug cause of benefits it has in it to cure our ailments, and keep us disinfectant!

The cures of garlic runs hand in hand with ginger actually,I guess they are related cousins!!!

Best to fight hypertension cold,allergies,plague if eaten and best for acne if applied the juice on the skin.

Aged garlic has actually more of antioxidants!It is also a natural antibiotic.

Used for healing wounds,poor blood circulation, for a strong immune system,fights cancer.

Cooked garlic as such loses most of its nutrients so it is more useful to eat it raw .1 raw garlic sipped in water early morning is a great anti-allergic throughout the day and good for heart too!

For cough one can boil 3-4 cloves of garlic in water and let it settle for a day.Then drink it adding honey for taste.

For cold prepare tea by adding garlic and see the warmth.!

Few drops of garlic oil will relieve tooth and ear-ache.

Intake of garlic also depends on the weather.In summers the intake should be less as compared to winters.

HEALING GINGER!

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Sun, 16 May 2010 06:46:00 +0000

Ginger is one of the important ingredients used in medicines and household to treat various ailments like:

cold and flu
asthma
stimulates digestion and relieves stomache gas
treats infection of respiratory tracks.
anti -cancer agent
great mouth freshener
helps fight circulatory disorders
treats nausea caused during pregnancy or by traveling.
helps in arthritis.
Migraine relief

To cure all these problems ginger root is consumed in various ways.One can consume it either adding in cooking,or take its capsules,or preparing a solution by adding it in water or milk.

DRINK GINGER TEA AND FIGHT FLU,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS!
RECIPE:

Take ginger and mash it either in mortar pestle or grinder or cut it in small pieces.Add one cup water in the saucer and boil the ginger.Add to it tea leaves (optional).Add honey and and lime juice and salt and drink your way a healthy and delicious drink making you feel fresh and strong and cure you against cold and cough.While drinking keep inhaling the steam from the drink as it will help in opening your clogged nasals.

This can be consumed twice a day.

Storing ginger!!!

Ginger can be stored by peeling its skin and wrapping in a plastic and keeping in refrigerator!It lasts for long and remains fresh.
The peeled skin can be used in cooking.

ONIONS

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Sat, 15 May 2010 10:32:00 +0000

Onions have been used in medicines and treating ailments like cough,cold and asthma,bronchitis,insomnia,blood pressure,anemia.They are useful against bacterias like e.coli and salmonella .

Onions helps in lowering blood lipids,controlling blood clotting and in cardiovascular diseases.People eating onions have have less chances of developing stomache cancer and ovarian cancer than people who do not consume at all.

Consuming 5 drops of onion juice mixed with honey helps reducing mucus and prevent from cold.

Onion juice applied on scalp helps in fighting baldness and hair infections.

Onion juice,rosewater and honey mixed and dropped in eyes is great for purifying eyes.

Boil onion in water till water is reuced to half the quantity.After it is cooled drink it to fight urinary infections.

Cotton ball dipped in onion juice is put in the ears to get rid of the pain or ringing bells.

Onions are recommended for respiratory conditions, including coughs and colds. Taken raw it can be a good expectorant. Onion juice mixed equally with honey is a popular cough syrup. Their flavonoids and sulfur compounds make onions beneficial for the heart, cholesterol levels, diabetes, arthritis, and generally as an antioxidant.

CURD/YOGHURT Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:24:00 +0000

CURD/YOGHURT

Curd or yogurt as it is known is a great food for treating body out of ailments .It is prepared by churning milk and adding some acidic substance like vinegar or lemon juice.The water gets extracted and the milk settles.

Consuming Curd makes one rid of constipation,useful for those having vaginal infections,great for people with osteoporosis,increases immune system and thus keeps out of stomach infections.

Some people cannot digest milk due to asthma or allergy ,in that case curd is the best option.It has more vitamin B than milk,it purifies system and keeps body internally cool.
Since it has good calcium content eating curd strengthens bones,teeth ,helps maintaining cholesterol level.Not only this it is great for skin.Acts as bleaching agent .HAIR problem try out curd mixed with lemon juice to get rid of those flakes

It is a good snack for people aiming for weight loss as it is a filling food which can be consumed in the form of dips ,added while cooking which not only enhances taste but also makes food healthy.If eaten with rice curd helps treating dysentry and diarrhea.

Aloe-vera

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Mon, 10 May 2010 11:30:00 +0000

It is a magical plant with various healing properties.Cut,blisters and burn on the skin can be cured by applying aloe-vera.Not only this it is also used to halt the growth of cancer tumors.

It is best for treating arthiritis,aesthma,stomache ulcers,indigestion,intestinal infections,prostate problems,kidney and liver infections!!!

ISN'T IT A MAGICAL PLANT.

This plant acts as a purgative for lazy and weak people.The gel inside the plant is used locally for enhancing skin growth,stop baldness,cure blemishes and also for treatment of cough.

Growing Aloevera : It is a semi tropical plant and can be planted outdoors near your window or garden where it gets good sunlight.Proper water to be given since it containd 70% water.

When you have the plant at your doorstep it is very easy to use it directly.Pluck the leaf and slice it with a knife and you will see the gell coming out. You can directly apply on the affected area-wonder for wrinkles and pigmentation or can consume it with water or can use it in your cooking.

Recipe:Take aloevera either gel or juice mix in it 1 carrot , 2 slices of apple grind it put in a glass add lemon juice and enjoy!

Warning:
Since it can trigger uterine contractions so it should not be taken by pregnant women.
It's latex consumed by children can cause stomache pain.

Buttermilk

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Mon, 10 May 2010 11:21:00 +0000

Buttermilk helps in increasing apetite and digestiveness.

Buttermilk with sugar prevents diarrhoea and vomitting.

Buttermilk with rice eaten is an ideal meal for jaundice.

In summers it is the best cooling agent for the body.

Pain while passing stool in rectum can be treated by taking buttermilk with lemon juice and bland diet.

Buttermilk and meat cooked together makes a great and healthy recipe.

Buttermilk is prepared by churning curd ,water and adding sugar or salt along with pepper,crushed ginger.
Prep-are

ALMOND HEALING POWERS

noreply@blogger.com (chikki) — Mon, 10 May 2010 11:07:00 +0000

They are dense in vitamins and minerals that help keep your body healthy. In addition to providing a hefty dose of protein and fiber, almonds also contain the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6. They also contain vitamin E, zinc, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.

Almonds can also help you lose weight. Because they contain fiber, protein, and the good type of fat, they help keep you full, making them an ideal healthy snack.

Almonds are usually eaten raw, but people also add them as ingredients in salads. Almond milk is a delicious drink.

You can eat almonds directly, preferably eat it empty stomach to ensure absorption of their nutrients.

Mono-saturated fat, protein and potassium contained in almonds are good for the heart. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and reduces the risk of heart diseases. The presence of magnesium in almonds helps to avoid heart attacks.

Almond is also a source of folic acid. Folic acid helps to reduce the incidence of birth defects in newborn babies.

Potassium present in almond helps to regulates blood pressure. Almonds are very low in sodium which also helps in containing blood pressure.

Almonds are rich in fibre. Like most other fibre rich food, almonds also help in preventing constipation. Make sure you drink good amount of water after eating almonds.

One avoids the risk of Alzheimer's disease by consuming almonds.

Having almonds will help you in relieving stress and controlling your mood swings making you feel good.

Almond oil is also a good hair conditioner and prevents hair fall, split ends and breakage as it moisturizes the scalp.

Soaking of almonds overnight and then peeling the skin next morning mixing with milk and honey will improve growing children's immunity and make thier bones healthy.

Eating almonds daily improves the immunity of body against seasonal infections.

It increases libido and sexual performance.

Burn shell of almond and use as a tooth powder in case of teeth and gum infections.

Muscular pain can be treated by applying garlic and almond oil.

Regular eating of almonds improves complexion and hair density.

Increases brain power.

Precautions

They contain oxalates and excessive oxalates can cause crystallization. So people having kidney or gallbladder problems should avoid eating almonds.