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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Simple Healthy Food Tips

 A combination of animal and vegetable protein is better absorbed and is good for health. Protein is the major nutrient responsible for overall growth and wear and tear of tissues. 

A diet rich in sprouts, milk and raw carrots is nutritious for hair roots and promotes hair growth.

A glass of tomato juice consumed daily helps to banish leg cramps as it provides a good amount of potassium, the lack of which often causes this problem.

A short nap in the afternoon can rejuvenate you, making you more fresh and productive throughout the day.

A soft diet with lot of water, liquids and high fibre foods are always advised to regularize the bowel movement.

Add nuts and seeds like peanuts, walnuts, flax seeds and sesame to your salads – enhance the total protein, calcium and vitamin E.

Adding a carrot to the daily meal helps the eye health greatly as it is a rich source of beta carotene which gets converted to vitamin A, responsible for preventing cataracts.

Adding green leafy in daily diet aids to normal blood clotting.

Adopt cooking methods which involve shortest cooking time and minimal addition of water. This helps in preserving the natural nutrition of the vegetables.

Always start your lunch with a big bowl of leafy and crunchy salad. 

Avoid habits like consumption of excess amounts of alcohol, smoking or excess intake of caffeine as they steer the health towards bad effects.

Bathe tired feet in a basin of hot water with two large handfuls of salt or 2 tablespoons of vinegar dissolved in it.

Cutting down fat from your diet completely is not advisable since some amount of fat is essential for certain bodily processes.

Deep-frying and overcooking can result in loss of nutrients, so it is advisable to stir fry, roast, grill or steam foods to retain nutrition.

Drink a glass of water before and after exercise to avoid dehydration.

Eat slowly as it takes a few minutes for the brain to tell your body that it has had enough. Eating just right helps one to remain alert, relaxed and feeling the best.

Eight glasses of water a day will give you a healthy glowing and supple skin by providing hydration.

Gradual lifestyle changes are of much greater benefits than 24 day fad diets.

Healthy eating and regular exercise are the only proven methods for long term weight loss.

Listen to your favourite music whenever you get time.

Start your day with a healthy breakfast. This jumpstarts your metabolism. Eating your major calories early in the day gives your body time to work those calories off.

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