Healthy Eating Today (Meatless)

Benefits of Coconut Water

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Detox Drink

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Make Your Own Vitamin Water

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Make your own vitamin water. Add fruits instead of sugar for a natural sweetener for your H20. Cut the fruit into paper-thin slices or small chunks. Combine ingredients with water. Refrigerate 4-6 hours and serve over ice. So delicious and very refreshing! —

Benefits of Drinking Herbal Tea

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Detox Tip

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Homemade Anti-Dundruff

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Dandruff is a natural condition in which the dry scalp begins to flake. Dry scalp are common in winter. The flakes of the dead scalp skin are usually seen on the face, shoulders, and the forehead of a person. While extreme dryness or oiliness in the head is the main causes for dandruff, the condition could have also been caused by bacteria. Types of Dandruff

There are two types of dandruff-

Waxy dandruff occurs the epidermis scales which is mixed with the sebum that stick to the scalp in the form of patches.
Dry dandruff is small white flakes of scalp which falls or may get attached to the skin of head.
Home Remedies for Dandruff

Home Remedy 1- Massage the scalp with mixture of almond and olive oil for five minutes, leave it for 30 minutes and then rinse off to get the dandruff free hairs.

Home Remedy 2- Soak a handful of fenugreek or methi seeds in some water overnight. Next day, grind the seeds to a paste. Apply this on your scalp and leave to rest for a couple of hours. Rinse your hair with shikakai or ritha.

Home Remedy 3- Yogurt reduces the intensity of scaling. Mix 2 teaspoon of black pepper powder in a cup of curd and blend it thoroughly. Then rub this mixture into dandruff affected scalp and after an hour, wash it with a mild shampoo.

Home Remedy 4-You can get rid of dandruff with the consistence use of olive oil. Olive oil is natural clarifying and moisturizing agent. It is one of the most admired home remedies for dandruff. A lukewarm oil treatment of olive oil can help you to treat your dandruff. Don’t make the olive oil too hot. Apply the olive oil to the problem scalp in circular motions before going to bed. Wash out your hair with a mild shampoo in the morning.

Home Remedy 5- Mix 6 spoonfuls water, a spoonful of lemon juice, half a teaspoon of salt and two spoonfuls of pure vinegar. Apply on the scalp with cotton wool. After shampooing, rinse again with vinegar water. Continue this for three months.

Home Remedy 6- Most important is to take balanced diet on a regular basis that should include vegetables, grams, cereals, fruits, etc. Drink lots of water during the day.

Homemade Mouthwash Recipes

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Mouthwash is a neat little creation. It’s an easy way to feel like your mouth totally clean and fresh in a matter of second. Mouthwash helps to eliminate bad breath and promote overall mouth and gum health. It is not a time-consuming or as difficult as you may think. By making your own homemade mouthwash with ingredients and natural essential oils, can help you to avoid synthetic chemicals, such as dyes, preservatives, artificial sweeteners and anti-microbial agents which are added to mouthwashes.

Homemade mouthwashes will help you to eliminate bad breath and promote overall mouth and gum health.

Rosemary Mouthwash:-

Boil 4 ½ cups mineral water, add 2 tsp fresh mint leaves,1 ½ tsp rosemary leaves and 1 ½ tsp anise seeds, infuse for 30 min. Cool, strain and use as a gargle/mouthwash.

Baking Soda Mouthwash for Fresh Breath:-

Combine 3 ounces of water, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, 2 drop of pure peppermint oil, and 2 drop of tea tree oil. Mix ingredients together in reusable container

Benefits of Using Baking Soda Mouthwash:

Reasonably priced
No harsh chemicals
No strong taste
Anti-alcohol
Tip:-

If you prefer to make up big batches, boil your water, and add a teaspoon of baking soda for every eight ounces of water. Store in a sterilized container.

Health Benefits of Tulsi

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Tulsi is undoubtedly the best medicinal herb ever known. It has endless miraculous and medicinal values and is being worshipped in India since thousands of years.

Tulsi is considered to be an adaptive, balancing different processes in the body, and helpful for adapting to stress. Tulsi protects from nearly all sorts of infections from viruses, bacteria, fungi and

protozoa. Marked by its strong aroma and astringent taste, it is regarded in ayurveda as a kind of elixir of life and believed to promote longevity.

The health benefits of Tulsi are as follows:

Respiratory problems

Holy Basil is very effective in treating cold and its related disorders. It is a boon for respiratory tract disorders. It helps in treating all the disorders that are related to our throat

Heart Diseases

Tulsi contains vitamin C and other anti oxidants, which protect the heart from harmful effects of free radicals.

Stress

Vitamin C and other anti oxidants in Tulsi, apart from repairing damages done by the free radicals, can minimize the stress induced by these oxidants. They soothe nerves, lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation and thus reduce stress.

Headaches

Tulsi is very helpful in relieving headaches and body pain. It has certain properties that helps in releasing spasm in the muscles hence is extremely helpful in relaxing the body.

Anti Ageing

Vitamin-C, A, Phytonutrients and the essential oils in it are excellent anti oxidants and protects the body from nearly all the damages caused by the free radicals. In traditional Indian medicine system called Ayurveda, it is considered as a tonic to retain youth and avoid aging.

Healing Power

The tulsi plant has many medicinal properties. The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous

Healing Herbs & Spices

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Foods that Kill Candida

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Why is Brown rice better than White rice?

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Main cause of Diabetes is modern use of polished rice, in which fibre, vitamins and minerals in the upper layer of the grain is removed. Want to lose weight and still eat rice? Just switch to brown rice instead of white. Apart from being more nutritious, it also has fat-burning properties.

What is brown rice? How is it different from white rice?

It is just normal rice but with all the nutrients still intact. The reason brown rice has many more nutrients than regular white rice is due to the fact that brown rice has only th...e outer layer, called the hull(husk), removed while white rice has been refined for convenience removing several nutritious layers—therefore losing all nutrients. The next time you feel sluggish reach for brown rice. It has several health benefits:~

Brown rice has more than 80% of your daily value of manganese, which gives you energy from both carbohydrates and proteins.
Manganese also helps synthesize fatty acids, which keeps your nervous system in working order.

The fiber in brown rice produces the best health benefit of all – fat burning! In addition to requiring more energy to break it down, the fiber in brown rice helps satisfy your appetite and therefore decreases your chances of overeating. That is the equation for fat loss – eat less and burn more!

The fiber and selenium found in brown rice can also reduce your risk of many types of cancer, which is a health benefit we could all use. Finally, oils found in brown rice can help lower cholesterol, which according to research

Fruity Good Health

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Warming Foods

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Best Herbs to Grow Indoor

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Edible Seeds

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Healthy Vs Unhealthy Oil

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Greapeseed oil:Grape Seed Extract and its oil is derived from the seeds of a grape. Due to their nutritional and medicinal properties grapes, their seeds, and leaves have been used in many home remedies for centuries.

.*Walnut oil:Walnuts and walnut oil are rich in antioxidants and are one of the best antioxidant sources among the tree nu

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Avocado Oil:Avocado oil is of of the few oils not pressed from oil-rich seeds but from the flesh of the fruit of the avocado tree

*Coconut Oil:The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, stress relief, maintaining cholesterol levels, weight loss, increased immunity, proper digestion and metabolism, relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV and cancer, dental care, and bone strength.

*Olive Oil:In addition to bolstering the immune system and helping to protect against viruses, olive oil has also been found to be effective in fighting against diseases such as: Cancer,Heart Disease, Stress, Blood Pressure,Diabetes,Obesity,Arthritis and Osteoporosis

*Hemp seed oil:Hemp seed and oil has been called "Nature’s Perfect Food for Humanity"

*Flax seed oil:Flax Seed Oil is derived from flax seeds, flax seeds are an excellent source of Omega-9 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids. They are also a very good source of dietary fiber and protein, as well as manganese, folate, Vitamin B6, magnesium, phosphorous, lecithin, zinc, and copper. In addition, flax seeds are concentrated in lignan, which has been shown to fight both breast cancer and colon cancer.

Brazil Nut Oil: Brazil Nut Oil is also one of the best sources of selenium around

Least Healthy

*Palm oil:This oil is generally found in processed foods and contains a high ratio of saturated fat. Studies show it may raise the risk of heart disease and spike cholesterol levels.

*Cottonseed oil:Cottonseed oil is so toxic that it is often used as a pesticide

*Vegetable and soybean oil:Hydrogenated oils and fats are extra-saturated and can increase "bad" LDL cholesterol and decrease "good" HDLcholesterol. They're typically found in processed foods and snack items with a longer shelf-life.

(from Natural News)Corn oil:Corn Oil's polyunsaturated acids are the prime requirements for cancer growth. Long-term corn oil use is associated with colon cancers because it inhibits an enzyme used to prevent cancer growth. Further, Japanese researchers have found that long-term use of con oil and other corn products increases mortality rates and esophageal cancers.

(from Natural News)Canola oil: Canola oil comes from genetically engineered rapeseed. Rapeseed is easy to produce because it is so toxic not even insects want it. It was originally used as a lubricant for machinery in small industries. It has been proven to cause lung cancer and heart disease. It was originally used in Europe in farm animal feeds. These animals went blind, began exhibiting various diseases, and finally went mad and began attacking people.

* Sunflower oil and Safflower oil: Vegetable Oils and their fats should be avoided completely. There are much healthier alternatives and there is no reason or need to consume these types of fats

Benefits of Beets

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Potassium Rich Foods

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Barley Grass

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10 Ginger Benefits

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Pomegranates Power

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Health Benefits of Pomegranate/ Pomegranate Juice: The Top Ten

1. Antioxidants – These help to wrangle the hoards of free radicals in your system. Free radicals have an uneven number of electrons and like to balance themselves out by stealing from other molecules and cells in your body. These cells are oftentimes very important ones dealing with your DNA, and when they are destroyed, disease steps in. Pomegranate juice is an excellent source of antioxidants that work to help you stay disease-free.

2. Blood Thinner – Pomegranate juice helps your blood circulation, making it easier for blood to travel to your heart, brain, and the rest of your body.

3. Cancer Fighter – Pomegranate has been known to reduce and prohibit the growth of cancer cells and tumors in your body.

4. Digestion Aide – Pomegranate juice is a natural remedy for diarrhea, dysentery, and great number of other digestive problems.

5. Anemia Relief – With a high content of iron, pomegranate juice is a great home cure for anemia because it promotes higher levels of hemoglobin.

6. Anti-Inflammatory – Pomegranate juice has properties that help treat sufferers of arthritis. It can also help cure a cough or sore throat.

7. Neonatal Care – It has been proven that pomegranate juice ingested by pregnant women can help protect the neonatal brain.

8. Artery Protection – It helps keep plaque from building up in your arteries.

9. Cartilage Protection – It works to prevent the deterioration of cartilage in your body.

10. Cholesterol Reducer – Pomegranate juice is capable of lowering blood pressure by as much as 6% in daily drinkers.

The Power of Coriander leaves to Detox our Kidneys

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Amazing Coconut Water

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Uses of Tamanu Oil

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White Food Power

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