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How to Get Rid of Belly Fat ==HEALTH AWARENESS==
February 4th, 2013How to Get Rid of Belly Fat
In the age of six-pack abs and eight-pack abs, a rim of fat around your waistline is uncomfortable for sure. Not only it spoils your appearance and beauty, belly fat can pose major health hazards too.If you have loads of fat deposited around your belly, you are more prone to cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer and many other health problems. So the effort to get a flat belly is of huge craze in this 21st century.
The reasons behind a fat belly: The unused fat of our body gets easily accumulated in our abdominal region. A fat waistline is the effect of an irregular lifestyle, unbalanced diet, bad sleeping pattern, consumption of excessive alcohol, lack of physical activities and exercises.
The Cure: There is no miracle cure which will reduce your belly fat overnight. And noparticular treatment is there targeting only your belly fat. But in a positive note, the normal weight loss programs affects the belly fat faster than the other parts of the body because the type of fat deposited in your belly is metabolically more active and easier to lose. So don’t lose your heart. Gear up and start a strict regime to trim your tummy.
Home Based Remedies: Rather than spending hundreds of dollars in tummy tucking sessions and pills, it is always safer and more economical to try for the natural home based remedies, if you have patience and you are consistent to continue the treatment for a longer span.
Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Belly Fat
1. A regular schedule of cardio vascular exercises like tread mill, brisk walking, jogging, swimming helps in overall weight loss and reducing belly fat too.
2. Cut your sugar intake. Say no to sweets.
3. Instead of having heavy meals divide it in 4 to 5 mini meals as it prevents the fat from getting deposited.
4. Have lemon tea or ginger tea with cinnamon as substitute of coffee.
5. Cut off your salt intake and keep a track of your cholesterol level.
6. Increase your water intake. Along with exercise, drinking plenty of water will help you in your weight loss program.
7. Discard processed foods in your diet. Rather eat plenty of fresh vegetables, salad and fruits.
8. According to latest research, calcium has a positive impact in reducing belly fat. So drink skimmed milk and dairy products rich in calcium.
9. High protein diet rich with fiber and whole grains are best for burning belly fat.
10. Have adequate sleep. Your sleep pattern controls your body weight.
11. Try to lead a stress free life. Stress generally increases our appetite. If appetite isenhanced we consume food in large quantity and the fat may get deposited in our abdominal area.
12. Do not completely cut eating fatty food as fat is an essential source of energy. So try to intake mostly polyunsaturated fatty acids like sunflower oil, soya oil etc. which are also rich in omega 3 fatty acids and they help in shedding your flab.
Trimming your tummy or burning belly fat is a part of an entire weight loss program. And if one can do it with dedication and determination, belly fat will get reduced gradually in due course of time. Wish you get great abs soon!
Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.This information is solely for informational purposes.
IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.
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World Cancer Day Monday, 4th February 2013
February 4th, 2013World Cancer Day Monday, 4th February 2013
Top 10 Ways To Prevent Cancer
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Know what chemicals you are being exposed to in your work environment.If you are exposed to fumes, dust, chemicals, etc in the workplace, you have a right to know what you are being exposed to. Gasoline, diesel exhaust, arsenic, beryllium. vinyl chloride, nickel chromates, coal products, mustard gas, and chloromethyl ethers are all carcinogens and can be found in some work environments. Talk to your employer about limiting exposure.Bangalore Institute of Oncology.
AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY .
Cancer Update from Johns Hopkins :
1. Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size.
2. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person’s lifetime. 3. When the person’s immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumours. 4. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors. 5. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system. 6. Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc. 7. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs. 8. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction. 9. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications.
10. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites.
11. An effective way to battle cancer is to starve the cancer cells by not feeding it with the foods it needs to multiply.
WHAT CANCER CELLS FEED ON: a. Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells . Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal,Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very sma ll amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it w h i te in colour. Better alternative is Bragg’s aminos or sea salt. b. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastro-intestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells are being starved. c. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer. d. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes t o no urish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). e. Avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water-best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it.
12. Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines become putrified and leads to more toxic buildup. 13. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more e nzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the body’s killer ce lls to destroy the cancer cells. 14. Some supplements build up the immune system (IP6, Flor-ssence, Essiac, anti-oxidants, vitamins, minerals, EFAs etc.) to enable the body’s own killer cells to destroy cancer cells. Other supplements like vitamin E are known to cause apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the body’s normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells. 15. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiveness and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life. 16. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily, and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells. This is an article that should be sent to anyone important in your life
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Discovery Health “Benefits of Vitamin C”..
February 2nd, 2013Discovery Health “Benefits of Vitamin C”..
Vitamin C is the most popular single vitamin. Besides taking it to treat colds, people pop vitamin C capsules hoping that it will cure numerous ailments. There is now scientific evidence to support some of that hope.
Scientifically controlled studies using vitamin C forcolds show that it can reduce the severity of cold symptoms, acting as a natural antihistamine. The vitamin may be useful for allergy control for the same reason: It may reduce histamine levels. By giving theimmune system one of the important nutrients it needs, extra vitamin C can often shorten the duration of the cold as well. However, studies have been unable to prove that megadoses of the vitamin can actually prevent the common cold.
As an important factor in collagen production, vitamin C is useful in wound healing of all types. From cuts and broken bones to burns and recovery from surgical wounds, vitamin C taken orally helps wounds to heal faster and better. Applied topically, vitamin C may protect the skin from free radical damage after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays.
Vitamin C makes the headlines when it comes tocancer prevention. Its antioxidant properties protect cells and their DNA from damage and mutation. It supports the body’s immune system, the first line of defense against cancer, and prevents certain cancer-causing compounds from forming in the body. Vitamin C reduces the risk of getting almost all types of cancer. It appears that this nutrient doesn’t directly attack cancer that has already occurred, but it helps keep the immune system nourished, enabling it to battle the cancer.
As an antioxidant, vitamin C helps to prevent cataracts – the clouding of the lens of the eye that can lead to blindness in older adults. The lens needs a lot of vitamin C to counteract all the free radicals that form as a result of sunlight on the eye. Vitamin C is concentrated in the lens. When there’s plenty of this vitamin floating through your system, it’s easy for the body to pull it out of your blood and put it into the lens, protecting it from damage. It’s possible that 1,000 mg per day of vitamin C might stop cataracts in their tracks and possibly improve vision.
As with the other antioxidants, vitamin C helps to prevent heart disease by preventing free radicals from damaging artery walls, which could lead to plaque formation. This nutrient also keeps cholesterol in the bloodstream from oxidizing, another early step in the progression towards heart disease and stroke. Vitamin C may help people who have marginal vitamin C status to obtain favorable blood cholesterol levels. High blood pressure may also improve in the presence of this wonder vitamin. All these factors combined make vitamin C an inexpensive and easy way to lower one’s risk of heart disease and strokes.
Asthmatics tend to have higher needs for vitamin C because of its antioxidant function in the lungs and airways. Doses of 1,000 to 2,000 mg per day improve asthmatic symptoms and lessen the body’s production of histamine, which contributes to inflammation.
People with diabetes can benefit from extra vitamin C, too. This nutrient can help regulate blood sugar levels. Since insulin helps vitamin C, as well as glucose, get into cells, people with diabetes may not have enough vitamin C inside many of their cells. Just like glucose, vitamin C can’t do its work if it’s not inside of a cell. Supplementing vitamin C can force it into body cells, where it can protect against the many complications of diabetes.
A dose of 1,000 to 3,000 mg per day drives down glycosylated hemoglobin levels. This means that glucose molecules don’t attach to blood cells. Glucose adhering to red blood cells is responsible for many diabetic complications such as poor wound healing, problems with capillaries, and sluggish circulation.
These are just some of the conditions in which vitamin C has provided significant results. There are many other health conditions in which vitamin C plays a role and has been helpful. For instance, treating preeclampsia in pregnant women, increasing sperm counts especially in smokers, and treating Parkinson’s disease, autoimmune disorders, and periodontal disease.
For more information on Vitamin C, check out the links below:
- To find out more about Vitamin C in general, check out What Is Vitamin C?
- If you’re worried you’re not getting enough Vitamin C in your diet, visit Vitamin C Deficiency.
- Fortunately, Vitamin C is abundant in many food sources, to find out which are your best bets check outFoods That Contain Vitamin C.
- If you’re not fond of fruits and vegetables, but still want to make sure you’re getting enough Vitamin C, read Vitamin C Supplements.
- To learn about the many vitamins in our diet, how much you should be eating, and where to find them, go to our general Vitamins page.
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January 23rd, 2013H E A L T H B U L L E T I N
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“TOPIC OF THE WEEK”
Being overstressed and under-rested, and thinking that there are a few simple steps that can be followed to stay healthy, brings to mind Cecile B DeMille’s famous quip: “It is impossible for us to break the law. We can only break ourselves against the law.”
Experts agree that the key to healthy eating is the time-tested advice of balance, variety and moderation. In short, this means eating a wide variety of foods without getting too many calories, or too much of any one nutrient.
If you know someone – or, you are one of those busy executives – whose life circumstances are such that you just do not have the “luxury” of getting adequate physical and emotional rest on a regular basis, please consider sharing the following 20 diet tips [better still - practice them!]:
Find out how many calories you need
It is not as easy as it sounds, but it is very important for an individual to know his/her caloric requirement [approx 1,800 calories/day] – on the basis of which reduction in calories for weight loss, weight management, or weight gain, can be pursued. Speak to a dietician or nutritionist who can help you decide on what suits your needs best.
Be a fan of fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are packed with beneficial fibre, vitamins, and anti-oxidants. They fill up your stomach quickly, so you feel full just as quickly. They are also low in calories and help to keep your calorie count low. Take at least 3-4 servings of fruit and 4-5 servings of vegetables each day. Snack on apples, melons, peaches, carrots, or green and red pepper strips. Don’t forget juices – or, a glass of fruit or vegetable juice.
Watch for portion-size
Eat moderate portions. If you keep portion sizes reasonable, it’s easier to eat the foods you want and stay healthy. One serving of pasta means 1/2 cup of cooked pasta. However, most restaurants serve a pasta dish with 4 servings of pasta! You do not need to finish and clean off the plate every time. You can simply ask to take home the leftover.
Do not skip meals
Eating small frequent meals helps to balance your calorie intake throughout the day and also keeps your blood sugar level balanced. Instead of eating three big meals, try to eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day.
Eat your breakfast
“Breaking the fast” from the prior evening is crucial for sustained mental work. The brain’s sole source of energy is glucose, and it has no storage reserves. Eating breakfast has been shown to improve overall attitude, increase concentration and problem-solving ability. In addition, studies show those who eat breakfast typically consume fewer calories and fat compared to those who do not start their day off with a healthy meal. If you aren’t used to eating something in the morning, grab something light like a yogurt and a piece of fruit, or a bowl of oatmeal. Avoid heavy breakfasts – skip high fat meat, deep fried snacks like samosa, batata wada. Choose oatmeal, 100 per cent fruit juice, milk, yogurt, fresh fruit, or high fibre cereal for a great breakfast.
Take time for balanced lunch
Yes, for the busy executive many of your lunches are often something you grabbed out of the pantry and snacked on while working at the computer. Not only is it important to take a break during the day, it is crucial to take time to eat. When you eat at the computer, it becomes unconscious eating. You aren’t paying attention to how much of that food item you are eating and this, in turn, is a quick way to gain weight. It becomes impossible to be conscious of feeling “full” when your mind if focused on work, and not your body. Take some time for yourself to eat a balanced meal during the day. Include some protein, whole grains, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. This will help you to improve your energy and focus during the day as well as keep your weight where you want it.
Go for wholesome fresh foods
If possible, purchase fresh foods and avoid package [processed] and convenient foods such as fast-food. Packaged and convenient foods are often high in sodium and fat content. Many people are amazed that they can easily lose weight by packing a home-cooked lunch to work instead of eating out.
Reduce, don’t eliminate certain foods
Most people eat for pleasure as well as nutrition. Everyone has his or her favourite treats. Simply allow yourself a little indulgence, but watch out for the frequency and the quantity. Having a small treat once in a while can be rewarding to your weight loss experience. Cutting too much of your favourite treats usually leads to an early relapse.
Choose skim or low-fat dairy products and lean cuts of meat such as flank steak. This can reduce your fat intake significantly. If you love fried chicken, you don’t have to give it up. Just eat it less often. When dining out, share it with a friend; ask for a take-home bag, or a smaller portion.
Understand food claims and labels
A product labelled with a fat-free claim does not mean that it is low in calories. Similarly, a product labelled as low-sugar or low-carb does not mean it is low in fat or calories. Always read the nutrition label on the packaging, or ask an expert.
Watch for sugary drinks and relinquish caffeine
Juices, pop, cream and sugar in your coffee or tea all add up. Opt for drinking at least 8-10 glasses of water a day. In addition to providing hydration to your body, it will also help you feel full.
Starting your day off with a pot of coffee is not exactly a balanced breakfast, but it is likely the most common. People are more dependent than ever on caffeine to provide them a “perk” of energy. The downside is that’s all it is providing – a quick perk. The reality is caffeine gives you small bursts of energy and then you crash to an energy low which leaves you to need even more. Caffeine also pulls fluid from your cells, which can cause mild dehydration and contributes to the three o’clock slump. Symptoms of mild dehydration are: fatigue, lack of concentration, irritability, anxiety, and mild headache. hmm, sounds familiar? Stick to one caffeinated beverage a day and work on drinking more water
Keep a food journal
Writing a daily food journal helps you pin-point your eating pattern and enable you to easily modify it.
Exercise
Most authorities recommend 30-40 minutes of physical activity a day to stay healthy. Also, try adding weight-bearing exercises at least two times a week. This will help burn some of the unwanted calories.
Eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods
You need more than 40 different nutrients for good health, and no single food supplies them all. Your daily food selection should include bread and other whole-grain products, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, and other protein foods. How much you should eat depends on your calorie needs. Speak to a dietitian or nutritionist for individualised needs.
Go for the grain
Nutrition experts recommend 6-11 daily servings of grains, including bread, rice, cereal and pasta. To reach this goal, you can include plenty of grain-based snacks that are low in fat and calories, like crackers, pretzels, and fat-free flavoured rice cakes.
Balance your food choices over time
Not every food has to be “perfect.” When eating a food high in fat, salt or sugar, select other foods that are low in these ingredients. If you miss out on any food group one day, make up for it the next. Your food choices over several days should fit together into a healthy pattern.
Know your diet pitfalls
To improve your eating habits, you first have to know what’s wrong with them. Write down everything you eat for three days. Check your list with the rest of these 20 tips. Do you add a lot of butter, creamy sauces or salad dressings? Rather than eliminating these foods, just cut back your portions. Are you getting enough fruits and vegetables? If not, you may be missing out on vital nutrients.
Make changes gradually
Just as there are no “miracle foods,” or easy answers to a healthy diet, don’t expect to totally revamp your eating habits overnight. Changing too much, too soon, can get in the way of success. Begin to remedy excesses or deficiencies with modest changes that can add up to positive, life-long eating habits. For instance, if you don’t like the taste of skim milk, try low-fat. Eventually, you may find you like skim, too.
Remember, foods are not good or bad
Select foods based on your total eating patterns, not whether any individual food is “good” or “bad.” Don’t feel guilty if you love foods such as apple pie, potato chips, candy bars, or ice-cream. Eat them in moderation, and choose other foods to provide the balance and variety that are vital to good health.
Don’t forget dairy
Include snacks from milk, yogurt and cheese group. To help meet your daily calcium requirements, choose two to three servings of dairy products each day. Snack on low-fat yogurt, or have a low-fat or skim milk shake.
Start small
You’re not going on a diet. Rather, you’re changing the way you eat for the rest of your life. So, there’s no need to cut out dietary fat – all at once. You might start by switching to milk instead of cream in your coffee, or low-fat mayonnaise on your sandwiches and so on.
In addition to this, check your height and weight. Or, use a chart to see if you are overweight for your height. Your body mass index [BMI] is the weight in kilogram divided by the height in meter-squared: remember, it should be below 25.
Most important: follow the Three As in life – adjust, adopt, accommodate.
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January 23rd, 2013HEALTH
Benefits of Walking
The human body is made to walk.
Walking 30 minutes a day cuts the rate of people becoming diabetic by more than half and it cuts the risk of people over 60 becoming diabetic by almost 70 percent.
Walking cuts the risk of stroke by more than 25 percent.
Walking reduces hypertension. The body has over 100,000 miles of blood vessels. Those blood vessels are more supple and healthier when we walk.
Walking cuts the risk of cancer as well as diabetes and stroke.
Women who walk have a 20 percent lower likelihood of getting breast cancer and a 31 percent lower risk of getting colon cancer.
Women with breast cancer who walk regularly can reduce their recurrence rate and their mortality rate by over 50 percent.
The human body works better when we walk. The body resists diseases better when we walk, and the body heals faster when we walk.
We don’t have to walk a lot. Thirty minutes a day has a huge impact on ourhealth.
Men who walk thirty minutes a day have a significantly lower level of prostate cancer. Men who walk regularly have a 60 percent lower risk of colon cancer.
For men with prostate cancer, studies have shown that walkers have a 46 percent lower mortality rate.
Walking also helps prevent depression, and people who walk regularly are more likely to see improvements in their depression.
In one study, people who walked and took medication scored twice as well in 30 days as the women who only took the medication. Another study showed that depressed people who walked regularly had a significantly higher level of not being depressed in a year compared to depressed people who did not walk. The body generates endorphins when we walk. Endorphins help us feel good.
Walking strengthens the heart. Walking strengthens bones. Walking improves the circulatory system.
Walking generates positive neurochemicals. Healthy eating is important but dieting can trigger negative neurochemicals and can be hard to do.
Walking generates positive neurochemicals. People look forward to walking and enjoy walking.
And research shows that fit beats fat for many people. Walking half an hour a day has health benefits that exceed the benefits of losing 20 pounds.
When we walk every day, our bodies are healthier and stronger. A single 30 minute walk can reduce blood pressure by five points for over 20 hours.
Walking reduces the risk of blood clots in your legs.
People who walk regularly have much lower risk of deep vein thrombosis.
People who walk are less likely to catch colds, and when people get colds, walkers have a 46 percent shorter symptom time from their colds.
Walking improves the health of our blood, as well. Walking is a good boost of high density cholesterol and people with high levels of HDL are less likely to have heart attacks and stroke.
Walking significantly diminishes the risk of hip fracture and the need for gallstone surgery is 20 to 31 percent lower for walkers.
Walking is the right thing to do.The best news is that the 30 minutes doesn’t have to be done in one lump of time. Two 15 minute walks achieve the same goals. Three 10 minute walks achieve most of those goals.
We can walk 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes at night and achieve our walking goals.
Walking feels good. It helps the body heal. It keeps the body healthy.
It improves our biological health, our physical health, our psychosocial health, and helps with our emotional health. Walking can literally add years entire years to your life.
Its good to walk.
Be good to yourself.Be good to your body.
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“Natural remedies for Diabetes”=HEALTH-AWARENESS=
January 21st, 2013
Natural remedies for Diabetes
DIABETIC? NOT SURE WHAT TO EAT? THEN THIS LIST IS JUST FOR YOU. READ ABOUT THE MANY OFFERINGS NATURE HAS, WHICH WILL HELP KEEP YOUR DIABETES IN CHECK.
WE UNDERSTAND THAT AS A DIABETIC, YOUR DIET IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE. AND THAT SOMETIMES THOSE SWEET CRAVINGS ARE JUST WAY TOO HARD TO RESIST! SO WE BRING YOU A LIST OF NATURAL GOODIES THAT TANTALIZE YOUR TASTE BUDS, ARE EASY TO FIND AND AS A BONUS, ARE GREAT FOR YOUR HEALTH!
PEARS: RICH IN POTASSIUM AND LOADED WITH FIBRE, A PEAR IS ALSO LOW IN CARBOHYDRATES! ADD THEM IN YOUR FRUIT BOWL OR MIX IT UP WITH SPINACH TO GET AN INSTANT FIX FOR YOUR HUNGER PANGS. DESPITE THE FACT THAT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ARE GOOD FOR YOU, THERE’S NO DENYING THE FACT THAT SOME OF THEM CONTAIN SUGAR AND CARBOHYDRATES, ALBEIT IN SMALL AMOUNTS. SO KEEP YOUR PORTIONS SMALL AND DO CHECK WITH YOUR NUTRITIONIST BEFORE ANY MAJOR DIET CHANGES.
CABBAGE: CABBAGE HAS A LOW GLYCAEMIC INDEX OF 10 WHICH IS VERY DIABETES FRIENDLY. IT IS ALSO A RICH SOURCE OF VITAMIN C AND K. HOWEVER, KEEP AN EYE ON THE FAT CONTENT IF YOU ARE INCLUDING CABBAGE IN YOUR DIET.
BERRIES: TEMPTING RED STRAWBERRIES OR INDIGO COLOURED BLUEBERRIES OR JUST ANY BERRIES FOR THAT MATTER. EXPERTS ADVICE THAT THESE LITTLE COLOURFUL FRUITS ARE RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS, VITAMINS AND FIBRE AND ARE LOW-CARB! SO TOP OFF YOUR BREAKFAST WITH SOME STRAWBERRIES OR JUST TOSS THEM IN YOUR MOUTH. IT ADDS A POP OF COLOUR AND A DOLLOP OF HEALTH!
ORANGES: DESPITE THE FACT THAT AN ORANGE CONTAINS SUGAR, IT ALSO CONTAINS OTHER COMPOUNDS THAT HELP CONTROL BLOOD GLUCOSE, WHICH MAKES IT GOOD FOR A DIABETES PATIENT. THE SOLUBLE FIBRE PRESENT IN AN ORANGE THICKENS AS IT’S BEING DIGESTED. THIS IN TURN SLOWS DOWN THE SUGAR ABSORPTION, OFFERING BETTER CONTROL OF YOUR BLOOD SUGAR.
BEANS: KIDNEY BEANS, BLACK BEANS OR LENTILS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO HAVE IMMENSE HEALTH BENEFITS FOR A DIABETIC. THEY ARE LOW FAT, LOW CALORIE AND HIGH PROTEIN! THEY MAKE YOU FEEL FULL, SLOW DOWN YOUR DIGESTION PROCESS AND PREVENT BLOOD SUGAR FROM SPIKING.
SPINACH: IS THERE NOTHING THIS SUPERFOOD CAN’T DO? RESEARCH SHOWS THAT GREEN, LEAFY AND FRESH SPINACH IS EXTREMELY LOW IN CALORIES AND CARBOHYDRATES, WHICH IS ESPECIALLY GOOD NEWS IF YOU ARE A DIABETIC. IN FACT, SPINACH IS ONE OF THE RARE THINGS THAT A DIABETIC CAN EAT ALMOST FREELY!
APPLES: LOW IN CALORIES AND CARBOHYDRATE CONTENT, THIS PORTABLE FRUIT CAN BE TOTED AROUND EASILY IN YOUR BAG, MAKING IT THE PERFECT SNACK. FIBROUS, WITH TONNES OF VITAMINS AND ANTIOXIDANTS, THIS DIABETES-FRIENDLY FRUIT WILL ADD A CRUNCHY AND HEALTHY PUNCH TO YOUR DIET.
OKRA (LADY’S FINGER): THIS VEGETABLE IS A SURE SHOT HIT WITH KIDS AND DIABETICS! LIKE BRINJALS AND ORANGES, THE PRESENCE OF SOLUBLE FIBRE IN OKRA MAKES THIS HUMBLE VEGETABLE ONE OF THE BEST THINGS TO EAT IF YOU ARE DIABETIC.
BRINJAL: NON-STARCHY, LOW CARBOHYDRATE AND SOLUBLE FIBRE, COULD A VEGETABLE BE MORE PERFECT FOR DIABETES? LOAD UP ON THIS EASILY AVAILABLE VEGETABLE AND ENJOY THE GOODNESS THAT IT OFFERS!
CHERRIES: IF YOU HAVE A SWEET TOOTH, DON’T WORRY! SWEET CHERRIES ARE GOOD FOR YOU! THE SUGAR IN THEM IS NATURAL. TO ADD TO THAT, THEY HAVE A LOW CALORIE COUNT AND A MINIMAL CARBOHYDRATE LEVEL! BUT MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THE LABELS BEFORE YOU PICK UP A CAN OF CHERRIES AS MANY OF THEM ARE LOADED WITH ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS!
DIABETES IS AMONG THE MOST DEBILITATING OF LIFESTYLE DISEASES, OFTEN THE PRECURSOR TO MANY OTHER TYPES OF HEALTH DISORDERS SUCH AS OBESITY, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AND CHRONIC ILLNESSES OF THE EYE. MOST DIABETICS TEND TO DEPEND UPON TAKING MEDICATIONS, MANY OF WHICH INCLUDE HORMONE SUPPLEMENTATION INJECTIONS AND DRUGS FOR CONTROLLING THE SUGAR LEVELS. THOUGH THESE AIDS ARE OFTEN CRITICAL FOR MANAGING CASES WHERE DIABETES SEEMS TO HAVE TURNED INTO AN INCURABLE CONDITION, IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO SEEK NATURAL CURES. THESE NATURAL REMEDIES DON’T PUT FORTH THE KIND OF SIDE-EFFECTS ASSOCIATED WITH STRONGER MEDICATIONS AND CAN BE RESOURCED FROM OUR EVERYDAY SUPPLIES.
DRINK WATER
WATER TENDS TO MOBILIZE THE HIGH SUGAR CONTENT IN BLOOD AND THEREBY HELPS IN PREVENTING AGGRAVATION. DRINKING 2.5 LITRES OF WATER, ON A DAILY BASIS, WILL NOT ONLY REGULATE PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS BUT WILL ALSO LOWER CHANCES OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND DIABETIC AILMENTS.
GREEN TEA
GREEN TEA IS NOTHING LESS THAN A MIRACLE CURE FOR AILMENTS. CONSUMING A CUP OF UNSWEETENED GREEN TEA REGULARLY WILL RID THE BODY OF FREE RADICALS AND LET THE ANTIOXIDANTS, CONTAINED WITHIN, NORMALIZE THE BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS. THIS WILL AID IN REDUCING DIABETES AND HELP KEEP THE CHANCES AT BAY.
VINEGAR
VINEGAR IS AN EXCELLENT DIETARY COMPOUND RESPONSIBLE FOR DILUTING CONCENTRATED SUGAR-LEVELS IN THE BLOOD. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT TWO SPOONFULS OF VINEGAR BEFORE A MEAL CAN REDUCE THE GLUCOSE INFLUX.
FRESH FRUITS
NATURAL FRUIT SUGARS ARE THE BEST OPTIONS, AS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS, SINCE THEY PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY VITAMINS AND MINERALS REQUIRED. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT AN ADEQUATE INTAKE OF VITAMIN A AND C MAINTAINS BLOOD AND BONE HEALTH. INCLUDE FRESH CITRUS FRUITS LIKE ORANGES, APPLES, PINEAPPLES, GRAPES AND LEMONS IN YOUR DIET. CONSUME BANANAS IN MODERATION, SINCE THEIR SUGAR STRUCTURE IS MORE COMPLEX THAN THAT OF CITRUS FRUITS.
SOY
SOY PROTEINS ARE ONE OF THE MIRACLE CURES FOR REDUCING DIABETES AMONG CRUCIAL PATIENTS. THE ISOFLAVONES CONTAINED IN THEM REDUCE THE SUGAR CONTENT IN BLOOD AND KEEP THE BODY NOURISHED, WHILE ACCUMULATING MUCH FEWER CALORIES, WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER FOODS.
CINNAMON POWDER
POWDERED CINNAMON, APART FROM SPICING UP YOUR FOODS, HAS THE ABILITY TO LOWER BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS, AS WELL. TAKE A PINCH OF CINNAMON WITH WARM WATER EVERY DAY AND KISS DIABETES GOODBYE.
SMALL, FREQUENT MEALS
HIGH METABOLIC RATES ARE HIGHLY CONDUCIVE IN MAINTAINING BLOOD-SUGAR LEVELS AND NOTHING KEEPS METABOLISM MORE FIRED UP THAN CONSUMING SMALL PORTIONS, FREQUENTLY. STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT FREQUENT MEALS RESULT IN GREATER ABSORPTION OF NUTRIENTS AND LESSER DEPOSITION OF FAT. WITHOUT FAT DEPOSITION, THE INSULIN SECRETION IS NORMALIZED.
USING METHI SEEDS: FENUGREEK OR METHI SEEDS ARE CONSIDERED THE MOST EFFECTIVE OF NATURAL CURES THAT CAN HELP ALLEVIATE TYPICAL SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES. METHI SEEDS SHOULD BE SOAKED IN WATER OVERNIGHT. THE WATER CONCENTRATED WITH THE SEEDS’ JUICES SHOULD BE CONSUMED EARLY IN THE MORNING ON AN EMPTY STOMACH. FOR MAKING THIS NATURAL CONCOCTION STRONGER, YOU CAN CRUSH THE SEEDS AND SIEVE THEM THROUGH A CLOTH OR FILTER PAPER.
Follow the mentioned tips to lead a healthy and a happy life.
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November 4th, 2012
Benefits Of Drinking Warm Lemon Water
October 20th, 2012
1. Boosts you’re immune system Lemons are high in Vitamin C and potassium. Vitamin C is great for fighting colds and potassium stimulates brain & nerve function and helps control blood pressure. 2. BalancesPH
Lemons are high in pectin fiber, which helps fight hunger cravings. It also has been shown that people who maintain a more alkaline diet lose weight faster. And, my experience is that when I start the day off right, it’s easier to make the best choices for myself the rest of the day. 4. Aids digestion The warm water serves to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and peristalsis—the waves of muscle contractions within the intestinal walls that keep things moving. Lemons and limes are also high in minerals and vitamins and help loosen AMA, or toxins, in the digestive tract.
Lemon juice helps flush out unwanted materials because lemons increase the rate of urination in the body. Toxins are, therefore, released at a faster rate which helps keep your urinary tract healthy. 6. Clears skin The vitamin C helps decrease wrinkles and blemishes. Lemon water purges toxins from the blood which helps keep skin clear as well. 7. Hydrates the lymph system This cup of goodness helps start the day on a hydrated note, which helps prevent dehydration (obviously) and adrenal fatigue. When your body is dehydrated, or deeply dehydrated (adrenal fatigue) it can’t perform all of it’s proper functions, which leads to toxic buildup, stress, constipation, and the list goes on. Your adrenals happen to be two small glands that sit on top of your kidneys, and along with your thyroid, create energy. They also secrete important hormones, including aldosterone. Aldosterone is a hormone secreted by your adrenals that regulates water levels and the concentration of minerals, like sodium, in your body, helping you stay hydrated. Your adrenals are also responsible for regulating your stress response. So, the bottom line is that you really don’t want to mess with a deep state of dehydration!
Like I said, the recipe is really simple - a cup of warm (not hot) water and the juice from half a lemon. |
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