No more than 35% of your diet should include fat. That's 70gm a day for women and 95 gm for men. Roughly half of our diet should be made up of carbohydrates - from fruits and vegetables plus starchy foods like bread, cereals and potatoes.
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Honey is good for health
Honey has a healthy glycemic index ( GI ) meaning that its sugar can be gradually absorbed in to your blood stream to result in better digestion.
Breathing exercise
Even a simple breathing exercise can add up and contribute to tighter abs and a slimmer body frame.
Milk for your bones
Bones benefits a lot from milk as it provides calcium and vitamin D that is essential for bone density and mass.
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Water level can be maintained with consumption of fruits and vegetables high on water content like watermelon, melon cucumber, tomato, and orange.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C, an antioxidant, works well for a healthy retina, delays cataracts and is helpful in the healing and stengthening of the eye. Citrus fruits , berries, peppers, tropical fruits, potatoes and green leafy vegetables are good sources of vitamin C.
Vitamin B - 12
Vitamin B - 12 is a important vitamin found in fish, shellfish, meat and dairy products. Vitamin B -12 helps make red blood cells and DNA and it keeps the nervous system functioning properly.
Oil massage or spa
Pamper yourself once in a while either with an Ayurvedic oil massage or spa treatment.
Nuts for your health
Eating nuts can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Diet with nuts has a greater benefits on the lipid profile of the blood.
Maintain your hygiene
Hygiene is an essential component of healthy living, integral to achieving good health and preventing diseases.
Beetroot for folic acid
Beetroot is a good source of folic acid; it improves the quality of blood. It cleanses the stomach, kidney, gall bladder and intestines. Additionally , the water in which beetroot is boiled is effective in treating pimples and boils.
Stairs vs Elevator
Take the stairs instead of the elevator to stay fit. Such small fitness regimes can do wonders for your body.
Avoid junk food
Avoid junk foods , be a vegetarian, follow a protein - rich diet that includes soya, sprouts, bowl of fresh fruits, salads, soups, egg white, digestive biscuits, etc. They all are perfect for a diet control plan.
Start day with cerels
Start your day the healthy way with cereals - cornflakes, oatmeal, etc. (With out sugar) that keeps you light and energetic throughout the day.
Banana and watermelons
It's good to keep bananas or watermelon handy as they are high in nutrition that revives energy.
Sound sleep
Always make it a point to get at least eight hours of sleep every day. That provides a base to the healthy functioning of the body and mind.
Water is cleansing agent
Water acts as a cleansing agent that flushes out toxins, therefore , its important to have 10 - 12 glasses of water every day.
Saturday, 3 January 2015
An apple a day - keeps doctor away.
An apple a day keeps doctor away!
Apple is a rich source of dietary fiber along with good quantities of Vitamin C and beta carotene.
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