Jicama

jicama 

• Jicama is low in sodium and high in potassium
• It has a slightly sweet flesh that's on the order of water chestnuts, but crunchier
• Due to their high carbohydrate content, they should be used sparingly

It's time to Cycling .

Cycling is low-impact exercise that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Regular cycling has many physical and mental health benefits. It is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of health problems such as stroke, heart attack, some cancers, depression, diabetes, obesity and arthritis.



The health benefits of regular cycling include:

• Increased cardiovascular fitness
• Increased muscle strength and flexibility
• Improved joint mobility
• Decreased stress levels
• Improved posture and coordination
• Strengthened bones
• Decreased body fat levels
• Prevention or management of disease
• Reduced anxiety and depression.

What is a Pulse?

A pulse is an edible seed that grows in a pod. Pulses are a great source of protein for vegetarians, but they are also a very healthy choice for meat-eaters.

CEREALS IN OUR DAILY MEALS!

Cereals & cereal foods!     

We should eat cereals in large amounts , each days at each meals. Cereals are include wheat, maize, rice , barley, oats, rye and millet. We also can  use these cereals to make foods like breakfast cereals, bread, pasta and noodles.

    If you are trying to maintain a healthy weight, you might think that cutting out 'carbs' or starchy cereal foods like bread and pasta is the best way. However, foods in this group are all low in fat and, providing you don’t add lots of oil or butter when you’re preparing them, you can eat and enjoy them as part of your healthy eating plan.

Menstrual Problems

Common Menstrual Problems

Most issues teens confront when they start menstruating are completely normal. In fact, many girls and women have had to deal with one or more of them at one time or another :

Premenstrual Sydrome (PMS)

PMS includes both physical and emotional symptoms that many females get right before their periods, such as : 

• acne
• bloating
• fatigue
• backaches
• sore breasts
• headaches
• constipation
• diarrhea
• food cravings
• depression or feeling blue
• irritability
• difficulty concentrating
• difficulty handling stress
• feeling tense or anxious

Different girls may have some or all of these symptoms in varying combinations. PMS is usually at its worst during the 7 days before the period starts and disappears soon after it begins. But girls usually don't develop symptoms associated with PMS until several years after menstruation starts — if ever.

Prevention tips for Ear Problems.

• As a rule, if a place is too noisy that you need to shout to make yourself heard, the noise maybe damaging your ears.

• Avoid listening to loud music , especially in confined spaces or when using personal headphones . 

•  Wear protective earmuffs if you work in an environment with noisy machinery.

"Lets get know about oral problems!! "

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What happens in and around the mouth can effect other parts of the body?

Examples of oral problems:-

• Bad Breath

• Biting Problems

• Bleeding Gums                                                            

  

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• Chapped lips

• Cold Sores

• Denture Problems

• Discolored Teeth

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• Fractured Teeth

• Gingivitis

• Gum Boil

• Malocclusion

• Mouth Ulcer

• Sensitive Teeth

Why Fruits are Important ?

WHY FRUITS ARE IMPORTANT?

Eating fruits provides health benefits . People who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body.

Good news on Egg's

Did you know that blood cholesterol levels are more influenced by the saturated and trans fat we eat than the cholesterol in foods? That's why it's OK to eat eggs - you can enjoy up to six eggs each week as part of a healthy balanced diet.

Eggs are very nutritious, always available and easy to cook quickly. Did you know that eggs contain good quality protein and omega-3, plus 10 vitamins and minerals? They are an essential part of any healthy eating plan and also provide a quick delicious snack when time is short. Eggs make great lunchbox fillers for adults and children and are very portable when hard boiled. 

What is Obesity???? What you can do??

A person gains weight if he consumes more calories than what his body uses, has little physical activity or has a low basal metabolic rate resulting in the accumulation of too much body fat.

Causes

• Overeating . Excess calories are stored as fat
• Sedentary lifestyle (low physical activity or no exercise)
• Low basal metabolism; hypothyroidism (unusually slow metabolism ) in rare cases.

What you can do?????? 

• Consult a doctor
• Reduce your wight by eating less and following a low-fat, high fiber diet. Eat more vegetables , fruits and whole grain cereals.
• Engage in Aerobic exercise activities like swimming , cycling, walking and jogging .

Fish that contain omega-3s

fishes

Omega-3 fats are found primarily in fish such as Atlantic and Australian salmon, blue-eye trevalla, blue mackerel, gemfish, canned sardines, canned salmon and some varieties of canned tuna. Other fish, such as barramundi, bream and flathead, and seafood, such as arrow squid, scallops and mussels, are also good sources of omega-3.

Meats??? Yeah!

Which meats are best to eat?

• Select lean meat and game trimmed of all visible fat. Lean beef, lamb, mutton, veal, pork, venison, rabbit, emu, kangaroo, buffalo and goat are all good choices.
• Select poultry trimmed of visible fat and without the skin. Choose chicken, turkey, duck or other wild birds.

Varieties of Meats.

Which meats should I avoid?

• Avoid processed meats like and sausages and deli meats like salami.
• Limit foods such as liver, and kidneys and paté.

               

10 Easy Ways to Lose Weight

SINUSITIS

Sinus is a infection or inflammation of the sinuses, the air pockets in the front of your head above and below your eyes. it is a common condition afflicting millions of people worldwide .

SYMPTOMS :

A runny nose or sinus congestion by itself doesn't necessarily signal of sinus infection.

• Thick, yellow-green nasal discharge.
• Facial or sinus pain, made worse by bending over or straining.
• runny nose with cough and sore throat.
• aching teeth
• headache
• fever

CAUSES :

• Bacterial infection that develops as a complication from viral infection.
• Allergic response

Reproduction

• 10% of all human beings ever born are alive at this very moment.
• The earliest documented occurrence of a fetus yawning is at eleven weeks after conception.
• During a normal pregnancy, the average woman's uterus expands up to five hundred times its normal size.
• 99% of all maternal deaths (death from childbirth) occur in developing countries.
• Women who smoke take longer to conceive, suffer from infertility at higher rates, and have higher rates of miscarriage.
• Babies hiccup while still in the womb because the respiratory center of a developing child’s brain works just like that of an adult, even though they are not yet breathing air.

THE SECRET OF CUCUMBER !

REASONS WHY WE SHOULD EAT CUCUMBER :

• Cucumber hydrates your body :  it contains 90 % of water so when we eat cucumber it  can compensate for less water content of your body.

• Cucumber can resist heat  :  it can relieve heartburn. More than that, blended cucumber can release the pain of sunburn if we put it on the effected place.

• Cucumbers can get rid of toxins  :   With regular practice of eating cucumber, cucumber, thus helping to dissolve kidney stones.

• Cucumber as a source of daily vitamins  :  it contains all types of vitamins such as vitamin A, B, C which helps our immune system.

• Cucumber supply minerals to the skins  :  it is very reach with  potassium, magnesium and silicon so that it is very widely used in many spa centers. 

• Cucumber helps in weight loss and digestions  :  it contain low calories and very reach in water content which can balance our diet. in fact , it very high with fibre which can help our diggest system. Eating cucumber can treat chronic constipation .

• Cucumber can fight cancer  :  it contains secoisolariciresinol, lariciresinol and pinoresinol.All of these three natural compounds have a strong connection as lignans which can reduce the risk of some cancers such as ovarian cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer.

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Which ones should I eat?

Fresh, frozen, canned and dried fruit and vegetables all count towards your daily quota. Look for seasonal varieties which will be fresher and cheaper. Frozen vegetables are ideal if you don’t have time to shop regularly and they are just as healthy as fresh vegetables. 
 

fast foods and health ..

How fast foods affects you.

Fast foods are just unbalanced meal. Especially with long-term consumption, fast food can negatively affect you physically and emotionally.Fast foods contains too many calories . The average adult woman generally needs between 1,600 to 2,400 calories per day, and the average adult man usually needs from 2,000 to 3,000 calories per day. Consuming excess calories puts you at risk of weight gain and weight-related health conditions.Regularly eating fast food over an extended period may increase your chances of type 2 diabetes, according to study findings published in a January 2005 “Lancet” article.

Tips..Tips..Tips!

Tips ...Tips ..Tips!!

• If you’re looking for a way to stop the carbs you’re eating from turning into fat, try this small diet change: Eat most of your carbs early in the day and reduce them as the day goes on. Try to end your day with more protein. This will better your chance of burning off carbs during your day so they don’t transform into fat.

•  If you love pasta but are afraid it might make you gain weight, learn how to enjoy it without feeling guilty! The secret is in the serving size. The amount of pasta on your plate should be no larger than an “a-ok” sign made with your hand. To make the sign, simply touch your index finger to your thumb to make a circle and keep your remaining three fingers pointing upwards. 

• Oats are rich in fiber, so a serving can help you feel full throughout the day. Just a half cup packs 4.6 grams of Resistant Starch, a healthy carb that boosts metabolism and burns fat.

• To keep mood swings from taking over your life, try using holy basil to keep you calm. It is an all natural supplement that is really effective in treating anxiety, and can be found in capsules at most vitamin stores.  

• Eat a hardboiled egg with tea in the morning to start your day off with a boost of energy. The protein from the egg will keep you from feeling sluggish, and the tea will give you the same jolt of caffeine as coffee – but without the crash.

  
  

Morning with Yoga !

Let's start our day wit simple Yoga movements!!!