Archive for December, 2007
Video’s
- Vitamark’s Diet Cookie:The perfect Healthy Snack
- Cooking: Farro Risotto with Asparagus
- Whole Grains: Option for a healthy diet
- How to Make Raw Almond Milk : Healthy Cooking Recipes
- Healthy Recipes For Kids
- Eat Healthy Food on a Budget Tips-Nutrition by Natalie
- Healthy,Quick and Easy Lunches
- Healthy Cooking: White Bean Crostini
- Healthy,Quick and Easy Recipe:Banana Nut French Toast
- Healthy living: Obesity Prevention and a Vegetarian Diet
Therapy With Healthy Food
Cold-Fighting Foods
When you catch a cold, a nutrient-rich diet can build your immune system and fights inflammation. Try these healing foods:
- Orange Juice
Vitamin C from oranges can shorten the duration of your cold, helping you get well soon.
- Oatmeal, bananas, fish, chicken, turkey
They help maintain the health of organs that produce white blood cells to fight with infection.
- Apples, cranberries, tomato sauce
These have flavonoids, anti-inflammatory substances that can strengthen your immune system.
Away from Alzeimer’s Disease with Brain Nourishment
- Oily fish which contain Omega3 Acid such as Salmon, Tuna and Sardine help nourish your brain and reduce the risk of Alzeimer’s disease.
- Soya bean products, egg yolk, liver and sunflower seed oil can revive your memory.
- Brow rice, grains and nuts are rich with VitaminB1 which help prevent forgetful symptoms.
- Garlic is the healthful herb which helps reduce the decline of brain cells in the aged person.
Insomnia Cure
- Brown rice, whole wheat, pasta, cereal and bread are plenty of carbohydrates containing serotonin which help your body and mind relax.
- Replace your dinner with Date palms, bananas, yogurt and milk since all of them are rich with Tryptophan Amino Acid which help you have a nice sleep.
- Liver, nuts and yeast have Biotin which makes you sleep comfortably.
Say Good Bye Migraine
- Ginger ale is a miracle remedy to relieve your headache from Migraine.
- Eat more Oily fish, avocado, prunes and date palms since they is rich with Niacin which help alleviate the pain from Migraine.
- Good fat acid from Fish, olive oil and flax oil help reduce red blood cell assembly which is the cause of Migraine.
- Low fat diet and light meal help maintain stable blood-sugar levels.
Cancer Fighters
Scientists have recently found that eat more fruits, vegetables, and plant-based foods and reduced high-fat, high-calorie food with few nutritional values can reduce the risk of cancer. As plant-based foods have two important healthful components including antioxidants and phytochemicals.
The antioxidants which are carotenoids, such as beta carotene and lycopene, and vitamins C and E are found in fruits, vegetables. They fight free radicals which cause many cancers. The excellent source of antioxidants are tomatoes, watermelons, red grapefruits, and guavas.
- Antioxidants
Have you ever wondered why some fruits and vegetables are red,bright yellow and orange colors? Absolutely,they are rich with carotenoids which offer nutritional value. Numerous researches has found that its abilities are able to prevent prostate cancer,for example;the study of Havard University found that men could reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer by adding tomato products in their meal twice a week.
- Phytochemicals
Phytochemicals protect the body by obstructing the growth of malignant cells. Phytochemicals, naturally occurring substances, include indoles in cabbage, saponins in peas and beans, and isoflavones in soy milk and tofu. You can enrich your meal with anti-cancer nutrients by mixing and matching at least five servings a day of fruits and vegetables with grains, peas and beans, and potatoes.
Diabetes Therapy
- Choose unpolished carbohydrates like Brown rice and whole wheat bread.
- Eat more high fiber vegetables such as Bitter gourd, asparagus, bean and carrot. They contain various vitamins and antioxidants.
- Intake oily fish including Sardines, Tuna and Salmon 3-4 time per weak.
- Garlic, onion, ginger and soya bean are excellent food to cure Diabetes.
- Cabbage, lettuce, papaya, banana oat and barley help your body maintain producing insulin normally.
Principles Of Healthy Diet
- Eat more fruits and vegetables
Plants are good for our health because they contain antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Eating more vegetables makes you have better heart health. Remember that The more vegetables you eat, the healthier you’ll be.
- Eat less meat but more grain
Besides vegetables and fruits,grains, nuts, and seeds are the important part of the mainstays of a healthy diet rather than meat.. Whole grains such as oatmeal, brown rice, whole-wheat bread provide fiber, which assists the digestive system and makes you feel fuller, and B vitamins, which can boost energy and aid metabolism. Nuts and seeds like almonds and sunflower seeds contain vitamin E.Beans, soybeans, peanuts, and lentils is plenty of protein, iron and folate. Replacing meat with beans is a wonderful choice.
- Eat more high fiber food
Are you sure that your daily food includes sufficient dietary fiber? Absolutely, you should intake both soluble and insoluble for your excellent health. Fiber is important for functioning of excretory system. Don’t worry about constipation if you eat high fiber meal.
- Avoid bad fat and choose good fat
Bad fats are saturated and trans fats, found in dairy and beef products and palm and coconut oils. They are also plentiful in French fries and many baked products, such as cookies and crackers. When you eat more bad fats, you higher risk your life to be cardiovascular disease.
Good fats are polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. They are found in nut and vegetable oils and oily fish, such as salmon, trout, and herring. These fats don’t raise blood cholesterol levels and may even reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems. Omega-3 Fatty acid are also beneficial fats for your health .Choose canola and flax oil in cooking and eat seafood with omega-3 fatty acids twice a week maintains your wonderful health.
- Eat small portions but frequent is better
Pay attention to the overall amount you consume in each meal. Only you know the proper size of your food. You should not eat a large portion in only one meal but you should take a small sized meal frequently to maintain stable blood-sugar levels, control your hunger and helps maintain optimum metabolic rate.
- Choose Healthy Snacks
Healthy snacks should be fruits, chopped vegetables, nuts and seeds, wholegrain. Maybe you can stock healthy foods and snacks in your house so that they are only one choice for you when you want to have a light meal.
- Limit packaged foods and read labels before purchase
Packaged foods or processed food always contain trans fat ,high sugar and sodium. You should check the label and choose the brands that are lower sugar, salt and saturated fat.
- Avoid Health Advertising
Put on health claim on the food label is one of the marketing strategy. Food products that advertise added vitamins and minerals are often replacing natural nutrients that had to be removed during processing. Avoid ‘products’ that make claims and focus on eating fresh food. Remember that you can get extra vitamins if you eat more vegetables.
- Pay More for Better health
As we know that organic fresh foods or foods from the farmer’s market often cost more.But buying healthy ingredients still cheaper than eating out. It’s worth it to pay a little extra to get the benefits of fresher and healthier foods.
- Follow the French Eating Habit
The French live better and longer because they are eating fresh food, not products. They are also not eating much but take small portions. They have stop eating as soon as they feel full, so they have no seconds. French eat only when they are hungry and they don’t have snacks except fresh fruits and vegetable. Eat with people and take pleasure in your meal.
- Cook by yourself
The best way to eat healthy is learn to cook. You can adapt your diets to meet your nutritional needs. Additionally you will enjoy creating your own menu and getting pleasure in your eating.
- Variety of Foods for excellent health
You have to eat different diets to keep a good balance. When you eat more variety, you have the greater chance to meet your nutritional needs.
- Drink a lot of water
Water helps you stay full and helps you discharge toxins from your body which keep your body’s normal metabolism. The easy way to get sufficient water is drink when you are thirsty.
- Enjoy eating healthy diets and reward your self!
Remember that you can overcome all of these rules if you enjoy with your healthy foods. It means that you are happy when you eat them and you appreciate your wonderful meal. Don’t forget to reward yourself(with other things, not foods such as buy chic clothes or watch movie) when you are able to do it event one principle.
No commentsNutrition
- Amino Acids
There are 20 different amino acids. Amino acids are linked together into a chain to form proteins. Our body can synthesize only 11 amino acids and we can get directly 9 amino acids from our food. These 9 amino acids are called “essential amino acids.”
- Antioxidants
Antioxidants such as beta-carotene, vitamins A, C, and E, lutein, lycopene and quercetin will protect the cell in your body from damage and repair free radicals that can cause damage to cell. This help reduce risk of many chronic disease.
- Carbohydrate
The important source of energy for the body and cells is carbohydrate. It consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Types of carbohydrates include sugars, starches, and fiber. Sources include fruits, vegetables, legumes, milk, honey, syrups, table sugar, and grains.
Vitamin
- Folic Acid (Folate)
Folic Acid (Folate) or Vitamin B9 is one type of B vitamin dissolving in water. It works along with vitamin B12 and vitamin C to help the body damage, use and produce new proteins. It also help form red blood cells and helps create DNA. If your body lack Folic acid, it can cause poor growth, gray hair, swollen tongue , and diarrhea. It is essential that pregnant women should take folic acid every day to prevent birth defects. You can find this vitamin in beans, legumes, citrus fruits, whole grain, dark green leafy vegetables, pork, shellfish and liver.
- Niacin(Vitamin B3 )
It is also a type of B vitamin and water-soluble. Niacin helps function in digestive system, skin and nerves. It is also necessary for changing food to energy. This vitamin is found in dairy product, poultry, fish, lean meats, nuts, eggs, legumes, enriched breads and cereals. A deficiency of niacin causes pellagra, inflamed skin, digestive problems, and mental impairment.
- Pantothenic acid or Vitamin B5
Pantothenic acid is important for growth. They help the body in metabolism itp breaking down proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Pantothenic acid is found in eggs, fish, milk, yeast, legumes, broccoli, cabbage, white and sweet potatoes and lean beef.
- Riboflavin
Riboflavin or Vitamin B2 is also a type of B vitamin and water soluble. It is essential to growth, help produce red blood cell and release energy from carbohydrates you’re your body lack this vitamin, it can cause sore throat, swelling of mucous membranes, mouth or lip sores, anemia, and skin disorders. Riboflavin is plentiful in lean meats, eggs, legumes, nuts, green leafy vegetables, dairy products, and milk.
- Thiamine
Thiamine or Vitamin B1is one of the B vitamins,a group of water-soluble vitamins. It is important for the functioning of the heart, muscles, and nervous system as well as assists the body cells transform carbohydrates into energy. A deficiency of thiamine can cause weakness, fatigue, nerve damage and psychosis, especially severe thiamine lacking may lead to brain damage. The significant source of Thiamine is cereals, pasta, whole grains (especially wheat germ), lean meats (especially pork), fish, dried beans, peas, and soybeans.
Mineral
- Calcium
Our body consist of plentiful of calcium especially teeth and bones which contain the most calcium(about 99%) and other cells of body also contain calcium. It is one of the most important mineral for body growth. Calcium assists form and keep healthy teeth and bones. Intake proper quantity calcium over a life time can prevent thin bones. The excellent sources of calcium are milk and dairy products such as yogurt, cheeses, and buttermilk.
- Chloride
Chroride is essential to keep the proper balance of body fluids. Because of excessive sweating, vomiting or diarrhea, your body may carry too little chloride and you can loss fluid. It can cause dehydration and alkalosis. Sodium chloride can be found in table salt or sea salt, seaweed, rye, tomatoes, lettuce, celery and olives. Potassium chloride is found in most foods.
- Chromium
This is an essential mineral that must be obtained from the diet since our body can not synthesize.It is important for fats and carbohydrates metabolism, insulin metabolism, brain function, and other body process. The significant source of chromium is brewer’s yeast, beef, liver, eggs, chicken, oysters , green peppers, apples, bananas, spinach and wheat germ.
- Copper
It is essential mineral working along with iron to help produce red blood cells and keep the blood vessels, nerves, immune system, and bones healthy. A deficiency of copper may lead to anemia and osteoporosis but over intake can lead to kidney problems, hepatitis and brain disorders. The good sources of copper are oysters, shellfish, whole grains, beans, nuts, potatoes, organ meats (kidneys, liver) ,dark leafy greens, dried fruits such as prunes, cocoa, black pepper, and yeast.
- Fluoride
Fluoride occurs naturally in the body as calcium fluoride. It help maintain bone structure and prevent tooth decay. Lack of Fluoride can caused increased cavities, and weak bones and teeth. The important sources of Fluoride are Fluoridated water, seafood and gelatin.
No commentsHealthy Recipes
1. Apricot Glazed Carrots
Carrots are cooked tender then mixed with a ordorous apricot sauce. Serve cold or slightly warm.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/3 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Method
1. Add carrots to a pot of lightly salted water, and bring to a low boil. Simmer until carrots are tender. Drain.
2. Put melted butter in a bowl, and stir in apricot preserves. Stir in nutmeg, salt, orange zest, and lemon juice. Add carrots, and stir well to coat. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
2. Zesty Tuna Salad
Sweet dill pickles and Dijon mustard give this tuna salad a wonderful dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Methods
1. Mash tuna in a small bowl with a fork.
2. Add mayonnaise, pickle relish, mustard, celery, onion, and black pepper; stir to combine. Chill and serve.
3. Baked Honey Maple Salmon
Fresh salmon grilled with a glaze of honey, maple syrup tempting with orange flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 lb salmon filets (with grill side)
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1/4 cup of maple syrup1/4 tsp of grated orange peel
Methods
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Place salmon grilled side down.
3. Mix honey, maple syrup and grated orange peel until well blended, then sprinkle over salmon completely (sauce will drain to sides of salmon).
4. Spoon extra sauce that has drained to the sides back over top of the salmon. 5.Bake for 35-55 minutes using a meat thermometer for proper cooking temp.
4. Shrimp and Cactus Pasta Salad with Avocado Dressing
Shrimp, penne pasta, and chopped, cooked cactus leaves are served with vegetables and an avocado-lime-jalapeno dressing.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh cactus paddles (nopales)
- 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 4 cups cooked penne pasta, rinsed and cooled (cooked to manufacturer’s directions)
- 1 pound small cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp
- Dressing–
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 2/3 cup vegetable stock
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 green onion, minced
- 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco (cheese)
Methods
1. Pare the spines and trim edges from cactus and Cut into 1/2×1/4-inch pieces.
2. Boil water in medium pot and cook cactus for 6 minutes or until tender, then drain and rinse.
3. Combine cactus with red onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, cilantro, cooked pasta and cooked shrimp in a large bowl.
4. During blend the food, prepare dressing by mixing the avocado, lime juice, vinegar, vegetable stock, salt, jalapeno, garlic and green onion.
5. Stir dressing into shrimp/cactus/pasta mixture; combining well.
6. Chill, covered, in the refrigerator for several hours until cold.
7. Serving by sprinkling crumbled queso fresco over the top of the pasta salad.
5. Whole Wheat Shrimp Scampi
Large shrimp are dipped in whole wheat flour and cooked in olive oil, added to a sauce chicken broth, white wine, lemon, and butter, and served over whole wheat pasta.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp
- Whole wheat flour
- ‘EVOO’ (extra virgin olive oil)
- 2 tablespoon butter
- Lemon, sliced
- Low fat chicken broth
- White wine (Pinot Grigio)Fresh pesto (optional)
Methods
1. Shell and devein the shrimp, then dip in whole wheat flour.
2. Saute in EVOO until shrimp is golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Take the shrimp out and let sit on paper towel to drain.
3. Wipe the pan clean, put back on the fire. Add a drop of EVOO to the pan and heat. Add 1 can of low-fat chicken broth and an equal amount of white wine.
4. Add slices of lemon to sauce. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes; add butter and let simmer until sauce thickens and wine boils out.
5. Add shrimp back to the sauce and toss; serve over whole wheat or wheat blend thin spaghetti.
6. Lo-Carb Strawberry Shake
This cool and creamy strawberry beverage is sweetened with Splenda and flavored with almond extract.
Ingredients:
- 6 ripe strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 packet Splenda
- 1/2 cup of half-and-half or light cream
- 1 tsp almond extract (or to taste)
Methods
1. Put all ingredients in a smoothie maker and whip till blended thoroughly.
2. Pour into large glass and serve.
Notes: You can satisfy your wonderful drinking by use other favorite low-carb fruits such as blueberries.
7. Coco-berry Smoothie
A cool light smoothie with strawberries, coconut milk and a nice soda fizz.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 4 cups frozen strawberries
- 3 Tablespoon sugar1 cup club soda
Methods
1. Mix all ingredients in blender and process until smooth.
2. Pour into two tall glasses and serve
8. Chocoberry Smoothie
A healthy smoothie made with the fruit of two berries and a chocolate twist. In this hot summer, let’s enjoy this healthy smoothie.
Ingredients:
- 4 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups cranberry juice, chilled
- 1 cup raspberry yogurt2 1/2 cups frozen raspberries, unthawed
Methods
1. Combine the powdered sugar and the cocoa in a small bowl.
2. Blend the juice, yogurt, raspberries and cocoa mixture in the jar of a blender. Process until mixture is well blended, about 3 - 4 minutes.
3. Divide between 4 tall glasses and serve immediately.
9. Rainbow Refresher
Wow! This is the perfect beverage for a hot day. Rainbow Refresher is an easy and delicious blend of fruit juices, rainbow sherbert and fresh oranges.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 1/2 cup rainbow sherbet
- 1 Tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1/2 cup fresh orange segments
Methods
1. Combine the cranberry juice, rainbow sherbet, and the frozen orange juice concentrate in a blender.
2. Add the orange sections and blend until smooth. Garnish with a mint sprig and an orange wedge.
10. Sunrise-Sunset Smoothie
This smoothie looks like a bright orange sunrise or sunset! It is a super-tasty drink that’s rich in nutrients.Take this smoothie for a healthy morning start or for a mid-afternoon snack. It combines peaches, yogurt, O.J., and baby-food carrots.
Ingredients:
- 1 (6 ounce) jar pureed carrots (baby food)
- 1 cup peeled and diced fresh or frozen peaches or apricots
- 1 (6 ounce) container low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 2 cups orange juice
Methods
1. Place baby food and peaches or apricots in a blender; pulse until fruit is chopped.
2. Add yogurt and orange juice; puree until smooth.
No commentsBiological Clock Healthy Clock
1AM-3AM is the period of a Liver
In this period you should sleep. Anyone who always has a good sleep in this time looked younger because liver releases Meratonine damaging disease and acting against ageing. Avoid eating food in this phase to prevent the liver’s decline.
3AM-5AM is the period of a Lung
At this time you should get up to breathe the fresh air and receive the sunlight in the early morning. People who always get up in this period will have a healthy lung and bright skin.
5AM-7AM is the period of a Large Intestine
In this period of everyday you should excrete for better health.
7AM-9AM is the period of a Stomach
Your stomach function at this time thus it is necessary that you should have breakfast on time in order to have a healthy stomach.
9AM-11AM is the period of a Spleen
Your spleen will be weak if you sleep during 9 AM to11PM.
11AM-1PM is the period of a Heart
Your heart functions hardly in this period, so it would be better if you avoid stress and try to calm down.
1PM-3PM is the period of a Small Intestine
Stop eating all kind of food so that your small intestine can maximum absorb all nutrients such as protein which produce Amino Acid creating brain cells and repairing your body, vitamin C, vitamin B, etc.
3PM-5PM is the period of an Urinary Bladder
The right activity for this time is to sweat out in order to make this organ healthy. The good activities are exercise and sauna.
5 PM-7PM is the period of a Kidney
Making your mind fresh and not be drowsy is the good thing you should do in this period.
7 PM-9PM is the period of a Heart Coat
In this time you should pray and meditate as well as be careful to be over-excited.
9 PM-11PM is the period to Warm the Body
Taking a shower or a bath with a cold water in this time can cause you get sick easily.
11 PM-1AM is the period of a Gall Bladder
Try to drink water before you go to bed. Wearing a pyjamas made from cotton is better because clothes made from nylon or synthetic fiber absorb liquid from the body.
No commentsBenefits Of Healthy Food
- Longer life
Some studies has proven that those who always eat healthy diets live a longer and healthier life and have less risk of falling ill.
- Meets your nutritional needs
A varied and balanced diet like healthy food provides you sufficient nutrients which are essential for your body, especially your brain to function well. It also supports your body while you are growing and developing so that you reach your full physical potential.
- Prevents and treats certain diseases
Healthful eating can prevent the risk of developing many diseases such as cancer and heart disease. It is also helpful in treating diabetes and high blood pressure. Some healthy diets are able to reduce symptoms, and may help you better cope with an illness or condition. Whole grains in healthy meal can help decrease bone loss, constipation, the risk of developing kidney stones and the risk of coronary artery disease.
- Happiness
Many research suggest that what you eat affects your mood. When you eat healthy foods you’ll feel better from inside and it will help you fight stress.
- Vitality and full of energy
Healthy eating along with regularly exercise will make you have more energy to enjoy all kinds of exciting physical activity like running, surfing, football or dancing without drinking hundred cups of coffee
- Great Skin
Healthy diet is “marvel cure” for staying beautiful. Everything you intake is reflected in your body like skin, hair, nails, teeth, etc. You can choose your lifestyle choices to maintain your youth.
- Loose Weight
Eat healthy food will help you control and manage your weight.
- Help you enjoy your life
Food not only provides nutrient, but also helps facilitate connections between people and maintain good relationship. Cooking and having fresh healthy meals can also be an enjoyable way to spend time with your family, your friend or your own.
No commentsHerbal Supplements For Health
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Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a miracle herb to heal both internally and externally.It is coposed of laxative component which kills some bacteria and act against a variety of viruses such as herpes and flu. It extremely speeds the healing of many skin juries including burns, ulcerations, hives and poison ivy. Aloe Vera is also widely used as a digestive aid in Europe.
Dosage:
For constipation, a single 50-200 mg capsule of aloe latex can be taken each day for a maximum of ten days.
Treatment of inflammatory bowel conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis take aloe gel two tablespoons (30 ml) three times per
For type 2 diabetes, used one tablespoon (15 ml) of aloe juice, twice daily.( Using aloe in connection with diabetes should only be done under the supervision and recommendation of a doctor.)
For minor burns, apply aloe gel to the affected area of skin three to five times per day. Treatment of more serious burns should only be done under the supervision of a doctor.
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Lavender
Lavender is a well-known herb which is used in a large variety of treatment.
Lavender has qualifications which produce calming, soothing, and anticonvulsive effects in those who use it, thus it is widely used in connection with relentlessness, loss of appetite, insomnia, anxiety, depression, abdominal complaints, Rheumatism and mood disturbances.
Dosage:
The oil from lavender may be used externally for a wide variety of treatments.
For Aroma therapy, lavender is use to help with nervous disorders and exhaustion.
For skin ailments, lavender oil is used to cure fungal infections, burns, wounds, eczema, and even acne.
For rheumatic and circulatory disorders treatments, add the oil to a healing bath, or also use as a rub to treat.
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Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba is the amazing herb which is extremely beneficial for a variety of treatments. Ginkgo biloba is used to help increase blood flow to the brain which may be useful for memory loss, vertigo, tinnitus, disorientation, headaches, and depression. It also help relieve cerebral insufficiency from decrease in blood supply to the brain. In addition, Ginkgo gives antioxidant effects protecting both the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system from the negative effects of aging, specifically age-related mental deterioration. There are many evidences from scientific studies show that Ginkgo biloba can be used to treat Age-related cognitive decline (ARCD), Alzheimer’s disease (early-stage), Glaucoma (normal tension glaucoma), Intermittent claudication.
Dosage:
For adults are 120 mg daily in two or three divided doses of 50:1 extract standardized to 25 flavone glycosides. For initial results should take four to six weeks. You may not see any dramatic changes for six months.
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Bitter Orange
Bitter Orange, also known as Bigarade Orange or Neroli, has been used in many ancient cultures for its medicine effects in curing a large variety of health disorders. Excellent nutrients extracted from the peel of bitter orange such as flavones, the alkaloids synephrine, octopamine, and N-methyltyramine, and carotenoids are beneficial for a variety of health treatments. Today we still use it in connection with digestive problems, gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia and head aches. It also cure the obesty as bitter orange contains several chemical compounds which stimulate metabolic rate and increase calorie burning in the body.
Dosage:
Take 1 to 2 grams of dried bitter orange peel simmered for 10 to 15 minutes in a cup of water. Recommended dosage is three cups a daily taken three times a day. Avoid Supplementing with pure bitter orange oil.
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Stevia
Stevia or “Non-caloric sweetener” is the great herb especially for all sweet eaters. The leaves of the stevia contain several chemical substances called glycosides which have a sweet taste but do not offer any calories. The most important use of stevia is its ability to replace saccharine. Stevia has many advantages over saccharine as it is not toxic. It is a very healthy sweetener and cheaper than saccharine. Besides, we can use it directry and naturally without any process.
Healthy Eating Pyramid
Eat a tiny bit of these foods each day: Sugar, fats and oil
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Brown sugar is better for your health than white sugar. Intake white sugar may risk eating bleached white substance. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats such as olive oil, canola, flax oil, sunflower seed oil, sesame oil and Omega-3 Fatty acid is good for your heart.
Eat a little of these foods each day: Milk, cream, yogurt, cheese and butter
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Low fat or free fat milk with high calcium is nice for your health. Since it is the excellent source of calcium and doesn’t contain fat or has only tiny fat. You can also find other dairy products which are free fat or low fat.
Eat some of these foods each day: Fish, meat, poultry and eggs
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Fish is easier to digest than other meat.For excellent health you may choose oily fish which contain Omega-3 Fatty acid such as salmon, trout, and herring.
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Meat contains highly absorbable trace minerals like iron and zinc.
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Poultry and seafood offers vitamin B6.
Eat lots of these foods each day: Vegetables, fruits and grains
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The best way to meet nutritional needs is eat 5 colors vegetables and fruits; red, blue/purple, green,yellow/orange and white.(See Five Colors for your Healthy Living).
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Choose whole grain products whenever possible. They are complex carbohydrates and also hit your bloodstream more slowly, giving you a longer lasting source of fuel and making you feel full longer than highly processed carbohydrates such as white bread, white rice and white sugar. Moreover, they provide more vitamins, minerals, and fiber than products made from processed white flour.