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Calcium and Vitamin D: Who needs it and how much

Sep 2, 2014

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Right from the childhood we have been listening to our parents humming the tune of consuming eatables carrying Calcium and Vitamin D and the tune still carries on. They keep the bones healthy as much as they did when we were children. Calcium and Vitamin D tend to prevent any kind of harm to the bone and even keep you immune from osteoporosis with the coming of age.

These things have left the people wondering on how much intake of these nutrients should be had and whether it would be fine even if consumed in excess.

The California University conducted studies on the same and concluded that certain people have sufficient amount of Vitamin D and calcium in their bones due to regular intake of milk and the exposure to sun and therefore do not even need the dosage of both. Still, if they happen to take the same, it might even have adverse effects on them in terms of giving them kidney stones or even heart disease for that matter.

Vitamin D is measured in International Units (IU). The people falling in the age group of 19-70 should have 600 IU while those above 70 should take about 800 IU. When we talk of calcium, the newborns upto 6 months of age need about 200 mg, infants from 7 to 1 year need 260 grams of calcium, children from 1 -3 years of age need 700 milligrams, 4 years to 8 years- about 1000 milligrams, teenagers require about 1300 milligram, adults of age upto 50 years of age need about 1000 milligrams and old people from 51 to 70 years of age need about 1000 milligrams. Women in the same age group need about 1200 milligrams while the women who are pregnant need about 1000 milligrams of the same dose.

It is said that the Vitamin D and Calcium are two nutrients which complement each other because presence of Vitamin D is important for the calcium to be absorbed from the digestion chamber. Therefore, we should try to make different combinations of such foods with each other so that both the nutrients can be fed to the body. These questions have been raised in different countries by the dieticians given the rising cases of osteoporosis, fractures, depletion of synovial fluid in the joints in both men and women. Women, however stand a higher risk to the problem given the situation of estrogen level being lost at the time of menopause which can adversely affect the bone density.

All you need to do at this point of time is getting to know the food and drinks that you should consume and also look for any signs of family history of bones abnormalities happening from lack of Vitamin D.

Look for calcium in the dairy items like milk, yogurt, orange juice, broccoli and the breakfast cereals. It is easy to find the required 1000 milligrams of calcium in the regular diet consisting of oats in the breakfast soaked in milk, orange juice, cup of yogurt and the evergreen spinach.

When we talk of Vitamin D, the following food serve the purpose really well- Sunlight, mushroom, cod liver oil, Egg yolk, Shrimp, tuna, milk and cereals.

But at the same time you need to take care that you do not consume them in excess. Consuming too much calcium in the form of broccoli wherein you are already having your diet of milk could intoxicate your thyroid gland.� Yet there are certain vegetables present like calcium, beans, collards which carry oxalates that inhibit calcium absorption. Vitamin D is made from the exposure of the skin to the sun and excess exposure can cause excess tanning of the skin.

References

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9780470319444.ch9/summary

https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=NcFBX_2wRTAC&oi=fnd&pg=PA231&dq=calcium+and+vitamin+D&ots=ASZdHPgIsw&sig=MiUfFojNpECKw30QR9b5KZ-QFq4

Hazards of being a couch potato

Aug 30, 2014

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It is usually tempting to make excuses that you cannot wake up for the gym in the morning or can you go in the evening because of your late working hours. All you want to do is sit back lazily and slouch on the sofa while holding your favorite flavor of chips in your hand.

This will lead to nothing but add on more weight to your body along with the tag of a lazy man. You also must have heard of people telling you not to watch TV while you having your food. This contains a logic of you not able to decide how much food you want thereby ending eating more than required and hence getting closer to obesity. Even a research shows that the more number of hours you spend on the T.V being a couch potato, the more are the chances of you being overweight, thus giving you in bounty, more tendencies to laze on the couch. This forms a vicious circle. But more than the harm that is caused to you by stuffing in all the junk that you can have on the couch; it is the lying down in the same position for long period of time, which is dangerous to your health.

Being a couch potato is directly linked to fat cells

A research done at the Tel Aviv University has revealed that the fat cell precursors which are at a nascent stage get converted into fat cells faster and happen to be catalyze more quickly when you are lying down or sitting for long hours. These hours of long duration when you are resting on your certain parts of your body are referred to as mechanical stretching loads�.� Because of this stress over selected areas, it becomes easier for the body to create fat owing to this inactiveness due to which the fat cells produce more fat forcing the cell to elongate and become bigger in size.

The damage that can't be undone

It is even more alarming to note what the studies say about the effects that these long hours of working have on our body. The studies say that the effects are irreversible and cannot be even improvised by exercising in the later stage even if you do hit the gym, run in the open or go for cycling. Therefore, there is no scope left for you to think that you can crouch on your couch consoling yourself that you have exercised enough for the day and you might just end up playing with your body too bad.

Another study found in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology says that the male populations who are used to sitting in front of the Television are more prone to getting heart attacks than the men who watch it less and are physically active outdoors. Also, the results were fatal for men who spent more than 4 hours sitting at the same place and had 50% more chances of dying earlier.

Prevention is better than cure

Though various studies are being conducted to find out the exact duration of stillness in the human body before the fat cells start altering themselves, but the basic cure still remains prevention. The people should prefer to spend more time outside in the fresh air so as to keep the agility of the body alive always. Whether it is playing video games or watching T.V, the fun is short lived since it is harming your body in the long run. Therefore, try to limit these indoor hours of leisure and try to explore new hobbies or stick to schedules that keep you healthy.

References

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/09602010802091183

https://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/being-a-couch-potato-is-more-harmful-than-you-think.html#b

Can exercise keep you young?

Aug 22, 2014

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Exercise�keeps you fit and physically active. You must have heard this cliché somewhere in your life but have you ever heard about something like exercise can keep you young.

Research at California University has shown that about 40 minutes of regular exercise tends to slow down your ageing process by retarding the motion of the age thereby making you feel young

The exercise usually starts with the cardiovascular set where you either run on the treadmill, running on a cross trainer or cycling on the cycling machine or otherwise. This tends to keep the heart healthy and in the usual pumping spirit, thereby pumping the blood in all the parts of the body aptly and making your skin look glowing and young.

Apart from keeping the heart young, the exercise tends to keep the body young in the following ways:-

Upright posture- Whether you are doing cardio or weight training, the exercise tends to keep your framework really fit and inspire you to have the food , best to keep you in your desired shape.

Good blood circulation- The blood circulation of the body improves because the heart stays healthy and is able to pump out its blood efficiently without any layers of fat posing as an obstruction and therefore maintaining the oxygen supply to the brain and the other parts of the body.

Physically active- The exercise make you active since you end up rejuvenating your cells when you exercise and they pay you back by keeping you active and alive all the while.

Better Shape- Without any doubt, that is always the first reason for anyone to join any gym to look better and in shape to attract the opposite sex. Exercise gives you that and makes you feel more confident about yourself.

Better Self Esteem- The more strictly you adhere to your schedule, the more you are able to keep your body fit and in the desired shape and this helps you boost your self esteem and raise your confidence levels.

For somebody who has never seen their days with the exercise in their morning or evening menu, happen to doubt if exercise can bring such benefits in their lives. Whenever that is the case, try to look for your favorite star like Shakira or Usher and think how come they look 10 years young to what their real age is. All, you need to do is take the first step and the rest 99 will follow. Here are some tips that will help you to get started:-

1. Try to find a friend who is himself very passionate about fitness and make it a habit to go for the morning jog or exercise with him. Keeping a company with you will keep a check that you are sincere with your sessions.

2. �If you cannot find a friend around, try to keep a motivation for you to go for your exercise sessions every day. It can be a friend who has a great built or a movie star whose body you aspire to have one day.

3. Keep things slow and do not try to rush in with your routine. This is only going to exert more stress on your body and you might even end up hurting yourself.

4 Try to keep a personal trainer for the initial sessions since he understands your body strength and endurance better and would be able to make a good schedule for you to stick on.

5. Keep a goal in mind as to what kind of frame are you aiming at and take necessary diet keeping your trainer in the loop.

References

https://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=700895

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4613-3994-6_8

Meditation helps the brain, studies find

Aug 22, 2014

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Nothing can describe the relationship of give and take better than the brain and meditation. First, the brain instructs the individual to go for meditation and then meditation pays back the body by keeping the brain in the finest of conditions. Every now and then you hear people saying they are indecisive, do not know what to do with their life , do not have a control of yourself, are confused or do not have a piece of mind that they have been looking for. And the best advice that they ever get is get into meditation because that will bring you immense inner peace which you really want at that time. And it is never a gamble.

As a person who has always heard the benefits of meditation but never tried them himself, it might just sound unbelievable to hear the tall claims that meditation makes but you would yourself experience it at your end.

The practice of meditation is usually famous for giving physical relaxation and mental peace but it is also famous for other benefits, it also tends to make your senses alert and enhance your psyche.

A lot of mental tests have also been done in the area. One of them consisted of scanning of the brains of the people who did meditation for 15-20 minutes every day for 7 days. Two sets of people were created and therefore the test group of people who did not do meditation was compared to the ones who did.

After the scans were conducted, it was seen that that the people who adhered to the practice were more alert and showed great agility and activeness as compared to the ones who did not practice it. The test showed the presence of grey substance in certain parts f the brain which is said to have a great contribution to learning and memory activation by the Medical Science.

This was a startling result that showed that the brain structure could show changes like that with a spiritual practice and help bringing a positive a change in one's well being. There are certain brain areas that undergo changes:-

Lateral prefrontal cortex– This is that part of the brain that gives you rational thinking and makes you assess situations from an objective point of view, thus reducing the chances to react emotionally. Also called the Assessment Centre.

Medial prefrontal cortex- It is the Me- centre of your brain because it keeps all your experiences and feelings for future reference and makes you introspect and improve your life's existence. It has two parts.

Ventromedial prefrontal cortex is that part that makes you react emotionally and makes you take things personally. It is also called the unhelpful part because it tends to hype the worries and increase the anxiety level higher.

Dorsomedial prefrontal cortex is that part which executes information about people different from you. It takes cares of acknowledging other people's feeling and all your social relationhips.

Insula is that part that helps in deciding your gut feel ahead of time and affects your deciding abilities.

Now, when you start meditating, you would start feeling the difference. The link between the Me center and the fear center begins to weaken and therefore you happen to get more immune to depressive feelings that pull you down. You turn stronger to situations coming your way and are able to face situations of anxiety more strongly.

Secondly, your assessment centre becomes more concrete and you are able to enhance your rational thinking and take more objective decisions rather than falling prey to your emotions.

The Dorsomedial prefrontal cortex of the Me centre also enhances your feelings of empathy for the people around you and acknowledge them well.

References

https://flourishfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Meditation-Gives-Brain-a-Charge.pdf

https://scan.oxfordjournals.org/content/8/1/27.short

How to Beat Fatigue

Aug 22, 2014

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Fatigue is a common problem that people face which leaves them tired and run down all the time. But, suffering from chronic fatigue doesn't mean that there is no way to beat it. In fact, there are some great and simple ways that can help to boost your energy and beat fatigue.

Get Adequate Sleep:

Isn't that too obvious � in order to feel energized and replenished one should ensure to get enough sleep. Our body needs quality sleep in order to feel recharged. So, don't waste your time in staying awake and watching a movie at late hours. For getting quality sleep, develop a sleep routine � sleep and wake up at the same time every day. Make sure the bedroom you sleep in is quiet and comfortable.

Shoo Away Stress:

Stress is the number one reason for feeling tired. So, if you can shoo away stress you will naturally feel relaxed. In order to keep stress at bay, the first thing you need to do is know the reason that causes stress to you. Once you know the causes that lead to stress in you, you can start addressing the root cause and that way you can improve the situation. Go to a spa, take a massage, indulge in hot bath or try some relaxation techniques to alleviate yourself from stress.

Eat well and have a balanced diet:

Diet is another single most important factor that can have a big impact on how you feel. If your diet is not balanced and healthy, you are likely to feel sluggish and fatigued. It is best to take small and frequent meals rather than large meals after long intervals as it will ensure that your body has something to sustain on at any point in time. Don't skip carbohydrates altogether � it is important to include it in the diet as it helps in maintaining blood sugar which in turn helps in keeping fatigue at bay.

Exercise Regularly:

When one is not fit, he will experience fatigue and will not feel like exercising. But, you need to break this cycle of inactivity by making exercising a part of your day to day life. Go for brisk walks, run, jog, and cycle; indulge in yoga or go for swimming. The changes you will feel in your energy levels only after a week or so, will speak for it.

Keep Yourself Hydrated:

Drinking adequate water everyday can help in preventing tiredness to a large extent. For an average adult, the recommended intake is 2 liters every day. To ensure that you drink adequate water every day, keep a water bottle within arm's reach all the time.

Limit the Intake of Caffeine in the Evenings:

When you have coffee in the morning, you get your caffeine kick that keeps you energized and going the whole day. But, having caffeine rich food in the evening is not a good idea. This is because increased amount of caffeine can interfere with your sleep and cause restlessness. Sleep deprivation can in turn leave you fatigued and tired the next day. Things like tea, coffee, chocolate, fizzy drinks have caffeine, so cut down on their intake in the evening.

Limit Alcohol Intake:

Alcohol can have adverse effects on your sleep, particularly if you drink right before you go to bed. You might also have to relieve yourself in the middle of the night, which can disturb your sleep. The day after you consume too much alcohol typically results in a hangover can leave you feeling beaten the whole day.

By following these tips and making necessary changes in your lifestyle, you can beat fatigue effectively.

References

https://www.nhs.uk/livewell/tiredness-and-fatigue/Pages/tiredness-and-fatigue.aspx

https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/tiredness-and-fatigue/Pages/self-help-energy-tips.aspx

Folker System Vertshock Program For Great Vertical Jumps

Life Style

Aug 19, 2014

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So you have been one of those basketball players who is a great crowd puller when it comes to dribbling, hook shots, cherry picking, shoot arounds etc but when it comes to Dunks, you don't really make it. The vertical jump that you try just does not give you enough momentum to make you take the right leap to place the ball in the basket safely. You miserably fail at the vertical jumps subsiding the roar of the crowd that you actually deserved. Tried watching a lot of Jordan videos and Lebron James videos on YouTube but nothing seems to work well for your vertical jump does not go even an inch higher. It is time to end your jump miseries here and now with Folker System Vertshock program, that has been designed exclusively for all the vertical jump woes.

You are just not reading a fairytale here because players using the program have actually added 9 to 15 inches in their vertical jump in not weeks or months but in days. All you need to do is not get skeptical with the product but put your faith in it even if you are short, unathletic and have tried everything but nothing has worked well so far. It is going to be your time now to touch the dunking glory and outshine the players taller than you. Players who have already achieved this feat thank this program for getting the biggest of sponsorships, huge fan base and coaching contracts from various basketball schools across the globe.

You must have heard players are born, not made. The Folker System Vertshock�program seems to have defied the law since even the players with sports in their ancestors' genes are not that great a vertical jumper as much this program would give you a high. The reason is simple. It is a step by step scientific program based on years of concrete training principles. Therefore, why to let even a single effort on your dunk go waste when you have a tested and fool proof program to be tried.

The Vertical Shock program will send you shock waves if you get to know the cost. It is now available in E book versions and is available for just $67.And there is a full guarantee that it will work for you simply. We talk of fast twitch�� fibers that help you in taking a bigger vertical leap which are rigorously trained in a usual basketball practice. This can cause fatigue and affect your performance. If you dig deeper, you have Type 2B fibers which actually give you the dunking leaps but have not been that famous. This program helps you train this subset at regular intervals with most judiciously designed exercises that help you achieve an extra inch every successive day with no fatigue or side effects and lesser effort. Also, the program is fit for all the ages and experienced people owing to its versatility of leaving no injuries, cutting down the training time and achieving the desired jump.

Click here�and have a look at it yourself!

Benefits of Oolong Tea

Aug 19, 2014

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China has been using Oolong tea for the past 400 years. Just like any other tea, it is also a fermented tea. It is semi-green in color because the fermentation process is stopped as soon as the leaves start to change their color.

Oolong tea reduces risk of chronic health conditions such as heart disease, inflammatory disorders, high cholesterol levels, etc. Oolong tea has a fragrant and fruity flavor with a pleasant aroma. Despite its caffeine content, it is extremely relaxing to drink.

Nutritional Value of Oolong Tea

This tea is nature’s gift to mankind and is rich in antioxidants. It also contains calcium, manganese, copper, corotin, selenium, and potassium, and Vitamins A, B, C, E and K. Furthermore, it contains folic acid, niacin amide and other detoxifying alkaloids. It is not completely fermented, thus it preserves polyphenolic compounds. Oolong tea also contains caffeine and theophylline and theobromine which stimulate the nervous system.

Health Benefits of Oolong Tea

Weight Management

The polyphenol compound present in oolong tea is very effective to control the fat metabolism in the body. It activates enzymes that enhance the functions of fat cells in the body. It is found that daily consumption of oolong tea can reduce obesity. Some studies actually show that the caffeine content in the oolong tea is the active ingredient behind weight loss, but now it seems to be mainly due to polyphenols. This is because the active components in oolong tea make fat work for you.

Healthy skin

According to scientific experiments, the polyphenols present in oolong tea also work as anti-allergenic compounds. They reduce irritation and chronic skin problems, known as atopic dermatitis. Patients with eczema can benefit from drinking 3 cups of oolong tea per day relieving them from such conditions.

Healthy bones

The high quantity of antioxidants present in oolong tea protects teeth against decay, strengthens the bones, and prevents osteoporosis. People who consistently drank oolong tea for years have been found less likely to lose their bone mineral density over time. It has some components that actually stimulate the retention of minerals from other foods as well.

Controls diabetes

Oolong tea can be used as a herbal brew for treating type-2 diabetes. It acts as a supplementary drug for treating that disease. It regulates the amount of sugar levels in the blood and insulin that is in the bloodstream. A study showed that when oolong tea is combined with regular hyperglycemic drugs, it can further balance the blood sugar levels and prevent the sudden drops.

�Anti-cancer properties

Oolong tea has been found as an anti-cancerous compound and it is a well-known fact around the world that tea drinkers have a lower risk of getting skin cancer. Moreover, polyphenolic compound present in oolong tea promotes apoptosis. This prevents stomach related cancerous growths. This polyphenol extract also has properties that make it a chemo-preventive instrument which is able to protect you against the development of other forms of cancers as well. These compounds suppress the activation of carcinogenic cells, thus preventing the formation of N-nitroso compounds, and trapping genotoxic agents before they can become active.

Word of Caution

In spite of all of these very important benefits of oolong tea, it is essential to keep in mind that oolong tea tends to be very high in caffeine. Different people may respond differently to caffeine, but common side effects include, headaches and severe anxiety, sleeplessness, diarrhea and heartburn, irregular heartbeat, and confusion. Other conditions that may be affected or elevated by high caffeine intake include diabetes, high blood pressure, heart conditions, and irritable bowel syndrome.

References

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1099-OOLONG%20TEA.aspx?activeIngredientId=1099&activeIngredientName=OOLONG%20TEA

https://www.theteatalk.com/oolong-tea-benefits.html

Benefits Of Dragon Fruit

Aug 18, 2014

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Dragon fruit is as surprising as any fruit can get. It is a fruit of the cactus plant that grows in tropical and subtropical areas like Asia and Latin America. It has a yellow or red outer covering with green scales on it, which are usually spiny, inside is a white, magenta or pink flesh which has tiny black seeds � the overall shape resembles a dragon, that’s why the name Dragon fruit. Dragon fruit has a lot of essential nutrients to offer and has potential health benefits as well. Dragon fruit is also known as pitaya.

How to Eat Dragon Fruit

The best way to enjoy this exotic fruit is to chill it in the refrigerator, cut it into two halves and eat its creamy pulp like ice-cream by scooping it out with a spoon. You may find it to be a real tasty and refreshing treat.

How to Choose Dragon Fruit

Over ripe dragon fruits have too many blotches on them and should be avoided at all costs as they would not taste good. Avoid buying dry dragon fruits.

Dragon Sized Benefits

The two risk factors that lead to heart diseases are high levels of oxidative stress and stiff arteries. Consuming dragon fruit helps us improve these conditions.

Cholesterol

Dragon Fruit is very low cholesterol and has no unhealthy cholesterol fats that harm your body.

Fats

Dragon Fruit consists of small amounts of healthy monounsaturated fats because of the many seeds in its edible part. These seeds and the nuts in the dragon fruit contain essential fats and proteins.

Fiber

Dragon fruit is also best known for its high fiber content that has amazing cleansing properties of the digestive system. The fibers in the fruit help with bowel movements. It is an ideal solution for constipation.

�Antioxidants

Dragon fruit is a delicious and a natural source of antioxidants. Antioxidants combat free radicals that cause cancer as well as other health problems.

Arthritis

Dragon fruit drastically decreases the irritation of joints, so it is also known as an anti inflammatory fruit, which alleviates the symptoms of arthritis and further reduces the swelling of the joints.

Good for the Heart

Dragon fruit decreases bad cholesterol levels from the body, while increasing good cholesterol levels. This fruit is a great source of mono unsaturated fats which keep your heart in good condition.

Regulates Diabetes

Dragon fruit contains a high amount of fiber that helps you stabilize your blood glucose level as it avoids sugar spikes. High sugar levels are often observed as a cause for diabetes which is triggered by high glycolic index foods. Therefore, dragon fruit is good for diabetics but you should consult your doctor before consumption.

Fights Aging

As said earlier too that this fruit is a very rich source of antioxidants. It gives us the power to fight free radicals in our body. Free radicals cause skin aging, therefore, eliminating them is a surefire way to improve your skin and make it tighter and suppler.

Helps In Weight Management

Dragon fruit is very low in calories and is also a rich source of fiber. Therefore, people who aspire to lose weight can include this fruit into their lifestyle. Dragon fruit keeps us full after a meal without adding any extra pounds. It cleans and improves our metabolic system by burning fat and keeping us active, thereby helping us to maintain a healthy weight.

Great for hair

Dragon fruit juice works wonders on chemically treated or colored hair. Just apply some dragon fruit juice on your scalp. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes and wash hair with shampoo.

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References

https://www.naturalfoodbenefits.com/display.asp?CAT=1&ID=41

https://www.medicalhealthguide.com/articles/dragonfruit-healthbenefits.htm

Foods for the Brain

Aug 18, 2014

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Our brains also require nutrients for efficient functioning � just like our heart, muscles, lungs, etc. In this article, we will tell you about the foods that are good for the brain.

Walnuts � the power food for brains:

If you have a closer look at walnuts, you will see that these nuts look like little human brains. It is replete with vitamin E -an antioxidant that is known to prevent cognitive decline particularly in elderly people. Vitamin E actually taps the free radicals that can damage brain cells and hence is helpful in lowering the risk of developing Alzheimer disease.

Include Avocados for Sure:

Avocados are great for promoting brain health. They are rich in mono saturated fats, which are essential for healthy blood flow in the brain. They can also help in lowering blood pressure which in turn reduces the risk of hypertension or stroke � which could result in permanent damage to the grey cells.

Kale and other Cruciferous Vegetables:

These vegetables are superfoods that are replete with powerful anti-oxidants known to protect the brain from harmful effects of free radicals. Kale is an excellent green leafy vegetable because it is packed with magnesium which is not only good for the body, but the waistline too. Studies show that increasing your magnesium intake can reduce your abdominal fat, which happens to be one of the major risk factors of diabetes, heart disease and several types of cancer. Therefore, not only are you reducing your risk of cancer with their antioxidant properties, but you're abating it with more magnesium too!

Binge on Blueberries:

The health benefits of blueberries are numerous. It is said to be a wonder fruit for the brains. A diet high in blueberries is said to help in faster learning, sharper thinking and enhanced memory. Not to mention, that these little berries are antioxidant power house that can clear free radicals and prevent or reduce neurodegenerative oxidative stress.

Add Whole grains:

Just like everything else in our body needs energy, our brain needs it too. �Only with steady supply of energy will out brain be able to concentrate and focus. For energy it is best to choose whole grains since they have a low GI, which means that they release energy into our blood stream slowly, keep one mentally alert. Wheat Bran, Brown Cereals, Brown Pasta, etc., are the things that should make way into your diet.

�Celery � A must have:

Celery contains the plant compound called �Luteolin' which is known to lower the rates of age related memory loss. It calms the inflammation in the brain andprevents a cycle of degenerative changes in the brain. Celery is one of the richest sources of this miracle plant compound for brains; other good sources include peppers and carrots.

Opt for Chickpeas:

Chickpeas are a good source of magnesium, a mineral that plays a key role in energy metabolism. It is highly beneficial for brain as it relaxes blood vessels, letting more blood through to feed the brain. Just one cup of chickpeas contains 220 mg of magnesium.

Eat more tomatoes:

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, powerful antioxidant that protects against the free radical damage to cells. It can be helpful in warding off the development of dementia, Alzheimer’s in particular.

These were some of the superfoods that are great for the brains. Make sure that you include them in your diet regularly.

References

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-foods-boost-your-brainpower

https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/facts/5-best-foods-for-brain-health.htm

Foods for the Brain

Eating good nutritious food is important for our overall well-being and health. But, did you know that some foods are particularly good for the brain, they help in enhancing your memory and can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Our brains also require nutrients for efficient functioning � just like our heart, muscles, lungs, etc. In this article, we will tell you about the foods that are good for the brain.

Walnuts � the power food for brains:

Include Avocados for Sure:

Kale and other Cruciferous Vegetables:

Binge on Blueberries:

Add Whole grains:

�Celery � A must have:

Opt for Chickpeas:

Eat more tomatoes:

Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, powerful antioxidant that protects against the free radical damage to cells. It can be helpful in warding off the development of dementia, Alzheimer’s in particular.

These were some of the superfoods that are great for the brains. Make sure that you include them in your diet regularly.

References

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-foods-boost-your-brainpower

https://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/facts/5-best-foods-for-brain-health.htm

Benefits Of Barley

Aug 17, 2014

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Barley is a member of the grass family and a staple cereal grain in many countries. This wholegrain is lighter in color and resembles wheat berries. Barley, being extremely versatile with its nut like flavor and chewy consistency is rich in maltose, and is made into malt and used as a syrup sweetener. Barley has several types which are available in regular grocery stores. It is a great health food that is high in antioxidants and has medicinal properties.

The following are some of the benefits of barley:

Lowers Cholesterol Levels

Barley is a great source of soluble and insoluble fibers. The soluble fiber lowers total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein by dissolving and binding fatty acids. The insoluble fiber, on the other hand, keeps the digestive system clean, yields propionic acid that keeps blood cholesterol low and significantly reducing the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

Helps You Lose weight

Consuming barley makes you feel fuller for a longer period of time as it has high content of insoluble fiber and hence suppresses appetite. Moreover, this fiber facilitates the removal of fatty substances from the body. Thus, barley can aid in weight loss.

Protects Against Cancer

Barley has a phytonutrient called plant lignans, among which enterolactone helps in preventing breast cancer as well as coronary diseases. The dietary fiber in it provides good bacteria in the large intestines which assist in proper functioning and protecting against cancer of the colon.

Treats Anemia

Barley contains the mineral copper in high quantity which helps in the formation of hemoglobin which is the reason for the red color of our blood. It increases the production of red blood cells in our body, thus, helping in abating anemia.

Aids In Digestion

Barley juice has been found to be extremely beneficial for our digestive system. It assists in digestion by enabling the digestive juices to work. It reduces the bloating effect that some foods might have on our stomach. It also helps in weight reduction by preventing the build-up of fat and increasing the rate of metabolism.

Improves Immunity

It has been found that barley contains twice the amount of vitamin C than that present in oranges. Vitamin C boosts your immune system. It reduces the chances of cold and flu. Barley also contains iron which enhances blood volume, which prevents anemia and fatigue.

It enables the kidney to function properly and encourages development of body cells. The manganese found in it makes you feel good and energetic which in turn benefits the nervous system and immune system.

Prevents Osteoporosis

Barley grass contains phosphorus and copper which have proven to be nothing short of miraculous when it comes to the overall health of bones and curing Osteoporosis. Phosphorus cures bone and tooth ailments. Barley grass juice has eleven times more calcium than a regular glass of milk. Manganese, which is needed for normal bone production and also in iron deficiency is found in abundance in barley.

Not Too Sweet After All

Eating barley is particularly very beneficial for diabetics. Sugar patients who consume barley on a regular basis have found that it stabilizes their blood glucose levels significantly as it contains beta-glucan fiber. This beta-glucan fiber is found in this whole grain and has the ability to plummet the body's absorption of carbohydrates from foods that then leads to a reduction in glucose in the blood and insulin levels.

Maintains Skin Elasticity

Barley is a natural anti-aging ingredient as contains selenium which preserves skin elasticity and protects it against free radical damage that can cause early onset of wrinkles and fine lines. Selenium also improves the functioning of your heart, pancreas and immune system. It is found that people who have deficiency of this mineral face cancers of the skin, liver, stomach and breast.

References

https://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/health-benefits-of-barley

https://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=127

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The following are some of the benefits of barley:

Lowers Cholesterol Levels

Helps You Lose weight

Protects Against Cancer

Treats Anemia

Aids In Digestion

Improves Immunity

Prevents Osteoporosis

Not Too Sweet After All

Maintains Skin Elasticity

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