Melons And Other Mouth-Watering Fruits That Can Help Lower High Blood Pressure

Green leafy vegetables, dairy products, pulses, oatmeal, beetroots, fatty fish like salmon, cod and tuna and many other foods help in lowering high blood pressure. High blood pressure is rising at an alarming rate. If not controlled, high blood pressure can lead to serious heart diseases, stroke or even kidney disease. An active lifestyle, healthy eating habits, some medications and other lifestyle changes can help manage high blood pressure. Green leafy vegetables, dairy products, pulses, oatmeal, whole grains, ground flax seeds, prunes, cinnamon, beetroots, fatty fish like salmon, cod and tuna and…

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Set yourself free from Constipation

Don’t let your gut give you the silent treatment Improper bowel movements are not serious. But they surely cause a lot of discomfort and gastric issues that can make your life difficult. However, it has been seen that when it comes to speaking up about bowel movements, people are really apprehensive. Believe it or not, every 1 in 7 adults suffers from constipation. Then why keep these issues under wraps. Instead, you should try to rectify it such that you can lead a normal life. Though constipation does not have…

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HYPERTENSION – THE HIGH AND LOW OF IT

Keep calm and say no to hypertension Hypertension which is commonly termed as high blood pressure is a lifestyle disease that is affecting millions of people across the world. What was earlier perceived to be a health issue that affected only the elderly is now detected even in children as well as teenagers. According to experts, the main reason for the increase in the number of reported cases of hypertension is the wrong choice of diet and lack of physical activities. However, this is not to be taken lightly, given…

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Here’s How Coconut Can Do Wonders For Your Skin And Diet

Coconuts are versatile; they can be used as a fruit, in desserts and in savouries. In fact they dominate quite a part in the Southern Indian dishes Coconuts are versatile; they can be used as a fruit, in desserts and in savouries. In fact they dominate quite a part in the Southern Indian dishes. It is a part of every celebration, as an ingredient in the delicacies prepared, as offering to the gods and to mark an auspicious occasion. Not only are they used for their mild flavours, but also…

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Eating right for non-vegetarians

By: Kavita Devgan is a New Delhi-based nutritionist You need not ‘go off’ any type of food. The trick is to know your body and eat sensibly. Most non-vegetarian foods like meat, fish and eggs are good sources of protein, which our body needs for growth. A diet high on proteins (more than 30 per cent of total calorie intake a day), however, can cause a kidney overdrive, because the kidney has to work hard to flush out the extra protein. The body can store only small amounts of protein, so all excess is used for…

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Eat Beetroot Salad For Dinner For 3 Days And See What Comes Out From Your Stomach… (Recipe)

This salad will help you cleanse your intestines and maintain a normal pH balance in your stomach. This means that the salad will benefit your digestive system. The ingredients that are used in this salad are rich in fiber, minerals and pectin, which will keep the intestinal flora in balance. Ingredients: • Olive oil • Lemon juice • Beets • Cabbage • Carrots Preparation: Chop and mix the cabbage, carrot and beets. You can also add a bit of celery. Leave it to rest a bit and then add lemon…

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Here’s How Maintaining Consistency in Weight Loss Can Help in the Long Run

According to the study published in the journal Obesity, those who lost weight in consistent bouts were more likely to achieve long-term weight loss than one who showed no consistency. Planning to shed some quick pounds? Make sure you choose a program that helps in losing a consistent number of pounds each week, it may prove more effective in the long run than a program where your weight keeps fluctuating, according to a study. According to the study published in the journal Obesity, those who experienced consistent weight loss in…

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How to Control Fluctuating Sugar Levels

By Max Whitmore Your blood sugar levels fluctuate naturally throughout the day, and the normal blood sugar range is between 70 and 140 mg/dL. Your blood sugar levels are generally lowest in the morning, because you have not eaten for several hours, and increase after your first meal of the day. Your levels continue to fluctuate depending on how active you are, how often you eat and how many calories you consume. Your body uses sugar as energy at all times, so it is not possible to stop your levels…

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महिलाओं के लिये क्यो जरूरी है फोलिक एसिड

गर्भावस्‍था में फोलिक एसिड (Folic Acid) और आयरन (Iron) लेना सबसे ज्यादा जरूरी होता है।फोलिक एसिड और आयरन की आवश्यकता 50 फीसदी तक बढ़ जाती है। हरी पत्तेदार सब्जियों (Vegetables), स्ट्राबेरी (Strawberry), फलियों आदि से फोलिक एसिड की पूर्ति। भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान से वनीता जैन बता रही है फोलिक एसिड की कमी से मस्तिष्क (Brain) के सामान्य विकास पर भी असर।प्रेग्नेंसी (Pregnancy) के दौरान फोलिक एसिड का नियमित रूप से सेवन करना आवश्यक है। फोलिड एसिड की कमी गर्भवती मां और होने वाले बच्चें के स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य के लिए हानिकारक है। आइए…

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