Healthy Ideas For Healthy Life

One Who Goes For “Red “ Live Longer

noreply@blogger.com (Nirmala.Narendra.) — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:10:00 +0000

By Red I mean , Red colored food is good for everyone!!!!!!!!Yes .

Red group of food contains many nutrients and antioxidants which help our body in different ways. To name a few of the nutrients are lycopene, ellagic acid, Quercetin and Hesperidin.

These nutrients lessens the risk of prostate cancer, lower blood pressure, reduce tumor growth and LDL cholesterol levels

Quercetin, found in apples and many citrus fruits helps to reduce LDL cholesterol oxidation and also helps to build resistance against allergens and helps in respiratory problems.

Raspberries, strawberries, walnuts, pomegraenates have ellagic acid, which acts as anticarcinogenic and antioxidants. This nutrient decreases the rapid proliferative production of the cancer cells.

Red fruits like strawberries, raspberries and grapes have a powerful antioxidant named, Anthocyanins .which keep our hearts healthy, and protect cellular damages

Oranges and other citrus fruits have the good vitamin C, which keeps our immune system strong; speeds wound healing, and promote strong muscles and joints.

Tomatoes contain a main ingredient called lycopene, which helps to relax the blood vessels and helps in the fight against erectile dysfunction and prostate health. Tomatoes also contain potassium, which does great things for our hearts, and lowers blood pressure.

A good reason to eat strawberries is that it provides minerals like folate and 210 mg of potassium which will help you to fight against heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.

Of all the red fruits, Watermelon has the highest concentration of lycopene, rich source of vitamin A and Vitamin C, Watermelon, which is 85% water ,high in Vitamin B, is a natural energy booster. This fruit contains potassium and electrolytes, needed to maintain hormonal balance. The antioxidant properties also help lessens the growth of plaque in the arteries, and lowers the chances of men developing colon and prostate cancer

Red grapes can be consumed as a fruit, as wine, juice or even spread on bread. Flavonoids found in red grapes are antioxidants, which benefit by activating enzymes that reduce the risk of some types of cancers, heart disease, and age-related degenerative diseases.

Red vegetables are Beets, Radishes. Bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes

Red fruits are cherries, Blood oranges, Cranberries, Guava, Papaya, Pomegranates and raspberries.

Red fruits and vegetables promote heart health, protect against urinary tract infections and improve your memory. With specific phytochemicals called lycopene and nthocyanins which have unique antiaging and cancer protecting functions.

Lowering High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Naturally With Eight Healthy Juices.

noreply@blogger.com (Nirmala.Narendra.) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:27:00 +0000

Nutritionists and health care professionals all over the globe recommend that “One should eat five servings of fruit and vegetables a day.”

We hear it and give a smile and promise ourselves that we will try to pick up one or two fruits at least today.

But staying healthy is very important in this era, as stress level always stays on the top in our life.

If you give a thought to what you eat, you can plan and have all the necessary nutrients required for the body.

Fruit Juices and Vegetable Juices are a good way to a healthy diet plan.

Juices are a good way of hydrating yourself and also adding up your nutrient level at the same time.

People who hate eating fruits and vegetables should always go for a juice glasses whenever they have the opportunity.

High blood pressure sufferers specially should have a diet which can help them to lower their pressure naturally.

I am listing here some healthy fruit and vegetable diet which will help lower high blood pressure .These also support the cardiovascular system by their diuretic activity or by their powerful antioxidants.

Instead of having the veggies and fruits, you can combine it with tasty ingredients and have a variety of juices every day.

So now you don’t have any excuse for skipping your five servings a day.

1. Beet root

Beet root contains inorganic nitrates which are transformed to nitric oxide after ingestion. Nitric oxide helps to relax the blood vessels which help to lowers the blood pressure naturally.

Beetroot Juice

One can combine this vegetable juice with cucumber and pineapple. Peel two beetroots, and two cucumbers. Peel and core a small pineapple. Cut all the ingredients in to pieces and add lemon juice of half a lemon along with a small spring of mint. Blend it till it smoothens.

2. Celery

Celery is one of the most hydrating and nutritious foods. Celery contains powerful body fluid regulators like sodium and potassium which acts as a diuretic and helps in the removal of excess body fluid

Celery juice with carrots and apples.

Take 4 stalks of celery along with two carrots and an apple. Remove the carrot tops and the core the apple. Slice the carrot, apple and celery. Blend and enjoy.

3. Tomato.

Tomatoes have a very high content of potassium, folate, vitamin B6, and niacin. Lycopene, a strong anti-oxidant in red tomatoes helps in protecting blood lymphocytes and also reduces LDL cholesterol. Hence it helps in lowering blood pressure also.

Blend two tomatoes .then add mint leaves or ginger and blend again. Strain it and chill it.

4. Kiwi fruit

Kiwi fruit has high potassium along with the antioxidant, flavanoid. Kiwi is also a rich source of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin E along with magnesium and copper.

Kiwi fruit juice strengthens our immune system and also helps regulate blood pressure.

Kiwi and Apple juice

Peel three kiwis and core and slice two apples. Blend and serve.

5. Strawberries

Strawberries have many significant l phytonutrients and antioxidants. In addition to potassium, vitamin C, strawberries also are a good source of vitamin C, K folic acid, vitamin B5, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Strawberry juice.

Wash and make thin slices of strawberries. Sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar on it and refrigerate for an hour till you see the juice coming out. Blend it with water and lemon juice. Strain and serve.

6. Banana

Banana is called a power food as it is an energy booster. .A rich source of potassium and iron It also elevates your mood as it has a protein tryptophan, which the body converts into serotonin. Serotonin is a hormone that is known to make you feel happy

Banana juice

Blend two ripe bananas along with four dates and some fresh milk. Chill and serve.

7. Passion Fruit.

A tangy fruit rich in vitamins A, B and C and has nutrients like iron, calcium carbohydrates and proteins. It also has laxative properties. It helps in removing uric acid from the body and reducing blood pressure

Passion Fruit Juice
Select ripe passion fruits .Cut it in to half and remove the pulp with a spoon. Blend the pulp with water in a ratio of 1(pulp): 3(water).Blend only till the seeds separate from the pulp. Sieve it and add three times more water and sugar as per the taste. Chill and serve.

8. Apricot

An amazing source of Vitamin C, antioxidants like beta-carotene and carotenoids. Apricot juice is also a good source of fiber and potassium

Carrot apricot juice.

Choose fresh carrots and apricorts.You can juice the whole apricot except for the stone, be sure to leave on the skins to ensure more fiber and antioxidants make it to the apricot juice. Cut the carrots and remove the stones from the apricots. Blend with a sprig of mint. Serve and enjoy.

Cinnamom And Its Health Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Nirmala.Narendra.) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 13:45:00 +0000

The Latin name of cinammom is Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Cinamomum saigonicum

The Common Names of cinnamom are Saigon cinnamon, Ceylon cinnamon, Dalcini, Gui, Twak, Yueh-kuei

Cinnamom commonly known as “Dalchini” in India is very widely used as a spice in everyday life.

The main spices used in India are black pepper, cinammom, cloves and red chilies

Spicy Cinammom also has many beneficial properties like antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal. Cinnamom is also rich in calcium, iron, fiber and manganese

Cinnamom is known to reduce the level of sugar in the blood and helps to increase the production of insulin naturally. But that does not mean you can stop your diabetes medication and start taking cinnamom.
You can use cinnamon as a supplement, and this is a safe and effective way to add cinnamon into your diet.
There are many different ways you can enjoy this spice.
You can make an herbal tea by adding 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon to one cup of (250 mL) boiling water. Stir and steep for 5 minutes. Add 1 tsp (5 mL) honey and enjoy warm.
Add more flavor to your breakfast cereal or oatmeal or muesli by adding cinnamom to it.
You can also sprinkle some cinnamom powder on your toast.
If you like its flavor and aroma, you can add it to your t tea, coffee or cocoa.
Cinnamon helps to reduce the level of cholesterol by taking half teaspoon of cinnamon per day.
Cinnamom also has anticlotting properties, so cinnamon supplements shouldn't be taken with blood thinning medication, such as Coumadin (warfarin), Aspirin or by people with bleeding disorders or cardiac problems.
Every morning half teaspoon of cinnamom powder with honey if taken for a week gives considerable relief in arthritis pain and one could find relief in pain within one month