Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Diet for Healthy Life

Healthy and nutritious food is very important for maintaining a good health ...A Healthy food involves regular and timely food , which includes  juices,nuts,snacks,and much more .....


Balanced diet and good food habits are essential for a healthy life.In the normal course of life ,we forget to take necessary nutrition that is required for our body and hence our body tends to get  into many life style diseases......


It is very essential for a person to know and understand the benefits of Nature's Gifts like fruits ,vegetables,greens,nuts ,etc.....






SPINACH
  • Spinach is rich in iron and calcium It  helps to overcome iron deficiency....
  • Another of the benefits of spinach is that this is a heart-healthy food. 
  •  An outstanding source of vitamins C and A ,which are antioxidants that help reduce free radical amounts in the body. The antioxidants work to keep cholesterol from oxidizing. 
  • It acts as an anti-ageing Tool too




BEETROOT :
                          
  • Beetroot contains good amount of  folate, potassium,and manganese.They are less in calories and are effective in curing skin problems. 
  • Red beet juice is associated with human blood and blood forming qualities. 
  • Due to its higher content of iron, it regenerates and reactivates the red blood cells, supplies fresh oxygen to the body and helps the normal function of vesicular breathing i.e. normal breath sound. It is thus extremely useful in the treatment of anaemia.




CAULIFLOWER


  • Cauliflower is highly nutritious and is effective in curing many ailments .
  • It is rich in folate and is good for pregnant woman....
  • Cauliflower can also help to maintain a healthy cholesterol level.
  • Cauliflower can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke, counter anaemia and help regulate blood pressure




MANGO


  • Mango is a very popular and widely available fruit .
  • It is rich in potassium and is a wellknown antioxidant which prevents ageing....
  • Mangoes are thought to help stop bleeding, to strengthen the heart, and to benefit the brain.
  • Taking Mango regularly makes the complexion fair and the skin soft and shining.
  • They are perfect to replenish salts, vitamins and energy after physical exercise.




TOMATOES


  • Tomatoes are rich source of lycopene. lycopene is a potential antioxidant..
  • It increases the alkalinity of the blood and helps remove toxins, especially uric acid, from the system


    BITTER GOURD


    • Bitterguord is a tropical vegetable .It is a well known cure for diabetes ....




    PAPAYA -  : 


    • Papaya is rich in antioxidants ,minerals and fibre .
    • It is highly efficient in fitness n beauty programs.




    OATS


    • Fibre food that cures constipation. 
    • Oats have some unique fatty acids and antioxidants which together with vitamin E that slows down  cell damage ...




    WATERMELON


    • Watermelon is highly refreshing during summer. 
    • It contains more water ,hence ideal during weight loss programs. 
    • It does not contain cholesterol and helps in eyesight also....




    BANANA


    • Banana helps in treatment of depression ,anemia,blood pressure, constipation etc....
    • It is a rich source of minerals which helps in body functioning.




    ALMOND


    • A highly nutritious fruit, Consumption of almond lowers cholesterol levels.
    • It reduces the risk of lifestyle diseases and gives overall health...




    EGG


    • Egg is a healthy and nutritious food ..
    • Lecithin in eggs prevents the absorption of cholesterol of egg and other sources too....




    CALCIUM


    • The bone builder : Calcium builds strong bones Get calcium from greens ,beans or fortified grains..
    • Milk and dairy products are high source of calcium ..
    • Vitamin D controls your body's use of calcium ....






    MUSHROOMS


    • Mushrooms are rich in minerals , vitamin D (ergosterol) , thiamine (B1) ,riboflavin  (B2), niacin (B3) , dietary fibre as well as all the essential amino acids and are low in fat and calories ....




    GOOSEBERRY (Amla)


    • Amla or gooseberry has many nutritious benefits .
    • The amla has been found to be the most abundant source of vitamin C in the plant kingdom......

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