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2009-05-29T03:04:00.000-07:00

Software Downloads - Anti Virus - Kaspersky 2009 Torrent Downloads

2009-05-28T23:43:00.001-07:00

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009

Kaspersky's latest security package offers an attractive combination of features and protection

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009, a.k.a. version 8 of the venerable AV package, has benefited from a thorough overhaul, although at first glance things look much the same. The previous version from Kaspersky Lab was a somewhat patchy affair in areas such as keylogging protection and spam detection, and this version addresses these weaknesses.

The new version of Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 offers a fairly standard range of features for a suite — malware protection, content filtering for e-mail and Web, IM protection, a two-way firewall, identity theft protection and parental controls. All these features are accessible via its modified UI and its logical, clear arrangement makes it pretty easy to use.

As is the norm these days, Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 is available both for single and multiple PCs in a variety of subscription permutations. A trial version can be downloaded from the Web site.

Installation is swift although it took exception to the 'presence' of AVG 8, which we'd just uninstalled. Despite cleaning up the registry and hard disk for remnants of AVG it refused to install and so we switched to a different PC. We also had to reboot twice. During this, it builds a list of 'trusted apps' but these are confined to standard OS files — any other apps you've got are assessed the first time they're opened. This is the new Host-based Intrusions Prevention System at work. An application filter, HIPS controls your apps, intelligently deciding which ones are 'safe' to run.

The antivirus scans files on access, on demand, or on schedule. Scans are fast, the support is good, the detection rates are among the best in its class — as a result AV-Comparatives has awarded Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 an Advanced certification level. Most antivirus products that offer e-mail protection just scan the POP3 and SMTP email but KIS also scans IMAP email and Usenet (NNTP) traffic. Plug-ins are available for Outlook, Windows Live, Thunderbird and The Bat!

Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 now features a number of security analysers, essentially a set of wizards designed to improve general PC security. The main one makes good system suggestions such as disabling auto-run on drives. It can usefully check your browser security settings and tighten them for you. This worked for IE but Firefox 3.0 was ignored.

Previous releases of Kaspersky Internet Security didn't do so well on defeating key-loggers so it's nice to see the inclusion of another new feature, a virtual keyboard, which makes the entering of data worth stealing more secure.
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Games Downloads - Action Games - Terminator Salvation

2009-05-28T23:14:00.000-07:00

Terminator Salvation Review

Terminator Salvation is a relaunch of the film franchise featuring Christian Bale's gravitas, amazing set pieces and slick camera work. The videogame version has none of these things. Christian Bale has been replaced by a non-descript actor, the action is fairly tame throughout and the cutscenes are stunningly ordinary. And yet despite the poor presentation, there are some clever gameplay elements that make Terminator enjoyable. Too bad that joy only lasts a handful of hours before the credits roll.

Taking place two years prior to the upcoming film, Terminator Salvation follows one day in the life of would-be savior of mankind John Connor. Los Angeles has been lost to the machines and the resistance is pulling back to regroup, but some of Connor's men have gotten themselves captured by Skynet. While the leaders of the resistance (Connor is still an up-and-coming punk) are willing to sacrifice the few for the good of the many, Connor goes rogue to save his buddies. And that is the entire plot of Terminator Salvation. There are no unexpected twists or insight into John Connor or the formation of the resistance. It's just an excuse to go from point A to B and fight many machines along the way. Not exactly the worst idea for a game, but it's certainly not very deep.

Terminator Salvation seems, ironically enough, a victim of time. There just wasn't enough to create a full game. There are a few moments that lack any cinematic punch. For example, early on you battle an HK (big flying ship) from inside the ruins of a building. When you finally shoot it down, you're told it's crashing into the building. But there's no cutscene that shows this awesome moment and nothing visually spectacular happens in-game. It's a dud, and many more moments like this fall flat throughout the four-hour adventure.

Simply put, the presentation is shockingly poor. Bad acting, ugly cut-scenes, no Christian Bale, and a few story elements that are outright hilarious. The best and worst moments in Terminator Salvation are intertwined. The one shining cutscene (and coolest gameplay segment) is when the massive Harvester machine comes around scooping up humans. As I ran from this metal beast, I thought, "Damn, I can't wait to fight that thing later on." That leads to the worst moment in Terminator Salvation. Towards the end, one of your teammates warns, "The Harvester is still out there." Connor says not to worry, he'll handle it. The next scene shows Connor underneath a snoozing Harvester. With a few turns of a monkey wrench the Harvester is now yours to command. Wha??

Though there are definitely some rough elements to Terminator Salvation, the future isn't completely bleak. The gameplay is smartly crafted and often quite engaging. Salvation is a third-person cover shooter with skirmishes taking place in impromptu arenas throughout the ruins of L.A. Instead of worrying about progressing from cover to cover, moving from the back to the front, fights take place in 360 degrees. The machines are heavily armored and for most, you need to flank them to get at their weak spots. That's only possible by creating combat zones "in the round." Aiding this cover system is a radial menu that highlights a half-dozen angles you can take for cover. It's a great system and the one standout in an otherwise ho-hum movie-licensed game.

The enemy AI is tough and, I have to say, follows a logical attack pattern. The T-600s (humanoid terminators) go straight at you. They don't care about cover or flanking or protecting themselves -- they just walk forward and fire. The Spider is the most cautious, constantly realigning itself to keep its near-impervious frontside towards its attackers. Sometimes the Spider is too good (and too defensive), making it difficult to pull off flanking maneuvers. It seems more focused on you than your AI partners. This often turns you into the bait, leading the Spider to turn its back on your AI allies so they can destroy it. But your AI pals are sometimes total idiots and won't always take advantage of these moments.

Things are much better if you play cooperatively with a friend. As long as your friend isn't an idiot, you'll have an easier time getting to the weak side of the machines. The bad news is that there is no online co-op. It's split-screen only. Like I said, this is a game that just didn't have enough time to be fully fleshed out.

If you're on the fence about Terminator Salvation (and I think it's decent enough to be so), know that this is a very short game. I beat it in under four hours. There is no exploration, no items to collect, no cool Achievements/Trophies to earn outside those for beating the game. That should pretty much push you over to one side of that fence.
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Software Downloads - Utilities - Download Accelerator Plus DAP

2009-05-28T22:31:00.000-07:00

Publisher's description of Download Accelerator Plus

Download Accelerator Plus (DAP) is the world's most popular download manager, with over 170 million users worldwide. DAP accelerates your download speed so you can get all your favorite files, applications, and videos as fast as possible. Additionally, DAP features powerful privacy, security, and file management tools letting you download with confidence and flexibility. DAP is easy to use, working automatically with your web browser to provide the fastest download speed possible. DAP 9.1 has been enhanced with the most requested features to provide an even better download experience. Downloading is safer in DAP 9.1 with innovative new download security powered by SpeedBit's Multi Antivirus (MAV) Analysis. In DAP 9.1 you can now choose your Download Style, with Internet Explorer style downloading, that lets you get files with Download Windows, and Firefox style downloading, that presents all your downloads in a Download list. DAP is also being translated into multiple languages by users working on the DAP Wiki project, and support for Internet Explorer 8 and Windows 7 has been added. Additionally, expansions are available for DAP that provide for downloading and acceleration of your favorite videos from YouTube and other popular video sites.

Version 9.1.1.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes

Software Downloads – Anti Virus – Avast Free

2009-05-28T21:59:00.000-07:00

Publisher's description of Avast Home Edition - Free

Avast Home Edition is a complete ICSA & Checkmark certified antivirus, Checkmark certified anti-spyware & anti-rootkit package. Avast includes the following components: On demand scanner with skinnable simple interface, just select what do you want to scan in which way and press the Play button; On access scanner, special providers to protect the most of available e-mail clients; Instant messaging--ICQ, Miranda; Network traffic--intrusion detection, lightweight firewall; P2P protection for Kazaa, BitTorrent; Web shield--monitors and filters all HTTP traffic; NNTP scanner--scans all Usenet Newsgroup traffic and all operations with files on PC; Boot time scanner--scans disks in the same way and in the same time as Windows CHKDSK does.

Version 4.8.1335.90414.Uni brings improvements in the malware and rootkit scanners and an enhanced setup experience.

Music Donwloads - Hindi - Slumdog Millionaire

2009-05-13T22:05:00.001-07:00

Slumdog Millionaire is the multi-Oscar winning film (8 Oscar, to be exact) directed by the British director Danny Boyle. But you already know that. How could you not! It's all over the news these days. However, I am ashamed to say I haven't watched it yet. The film is about Jamal Malik (Dev Patel) who grew up in the slums, becomes a contestant on "Kaun Banega Crorepati?". Other major roles in the film are played by Freida Pinto, Anil Kapoor, Irfan Khan, Madhur Mittal, Ayush Mahesh Khedekar and Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail.

The spectacular music of Slumdog Millionaire is composed by A. R. Rehman who won two Oscars (for best music and best song, Jai Ho). I don't need to tell you how good the music is. It's so obvious. Enjoy ;D

(Direct MP3 Links - Right click and choose 'Save Target As')

Dreams On Fire / Suzanne D'Mello
Gangsta Blues / Tanvi, Blaaze
Jai Ho / A R Rahman, Sukhwinder Singh, Tanvi, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Vijay Prakash
Latikas - Theme / Suzanne D'Mello
Liquid Dance / Madhumitha, Palakkad Sriram
Mausam - Escape / A R Rahman, Rashid Ali
Millionaire / Madhumitha
O Saya / A R Rahman, Maya Arulpragasam
Ringa Ringa / Alka Yagnik, Ila Arun
Riots / A R Rahman, Madhumitha

Music Donwloads - Hindi - Delhi-6

2009-05-13T22:03:00.000-07:00

I finally got around to post Delhi-6, which so many of you kept requested. Sorry to keep you waiting. Delhi-6 is a film Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra who also directed Rang De Basanti. It stars Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Atul Kulkarni, Divya Dutta, Om Puri, Rishi Kapoor and Waheeda Rehman. Roshan (Abhishek) who is born and raised in America, brings his grandmother (Waheeda Rehman) as she wants to live the last years of her life in her homeland. Unfamiliar with Delhi and everything there, Roshan comes to learn a lot and in the process falls in love with Bittu (Sonam Kapoor).

Music of Delhi-6 is composed by A.R. Rehman (no wonder why it was requested so much). I hope you enjoy listening to them.

(Direct MP3 Links - Right click and choose 'Save Target As')

Aarti (Tumre Bhavan Mein) / Rekha Bhardwaj, Kishori Gowariker, Shraddha Pandit, Sujata Majumdar
Arziyan / Javed Ali, Kailash Kher
Bhor Bhaye / Shreya Ghosal, Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Gujri Todi
Delhi 6 / Blaaze, Benny Dayal, Vivinenne Pocha, Tanvi, Claire
Dil Gira Dafatan / Ash King, Backing Chinmayee
Genda Phool / Rekha Bhardwaj, Shraddha Pandit, Sujata Majumdar
Hey Kaala Bandar / Karthik, Naresh, Srinivas, Bony Chakravarthy
Masakali / Mohit Chouhan
Noor / Amitabh Bachchan
Rehna Tu / A R Rahman, Benny Dayal, Tanvi

Music Downloads - Hindi - 8X10 Tasveer

2009-05-13T21:46:00.000-07:00

8x10 Tasveer is a thriller by Nagesh Kukunoor and stars Akshay Kumar, Ayesha Takia, Sharmila Tagore and Javed Jaffrey. The film is about Jai Puri (Akshay) who has a superpower, and when someone very close to him dies, he uses his powers to unravel the mystery behind the murder. It was released on 3rd April and hasn't received many good reviews, though trailer looks pretty cool.

Music of 8 x 10 Tasveer is composed by the Merchant brothers, Salim and Sulaiman. I hope you like the songs.

(Direct MP3 Links - Right click and choose 'Save Target As')

Aaja Maahi / Neeraj Shridhar, Tulsi Kumar
Aaja Maahi - Remix / Neeraj Shridhar, Tulsi Kumar
Haafiz Khuda / Mohit Chouhan, Tulsi Kumar
Haafiz Khuda - Remix / Mohit Chouhan, Tulsi Kumar
I Got The Picture / Bohemia
I Got The Picture - Remix / Bohemia
Kuchh Is Tarah / Mohit Chouhan, Tulsi Kumar
Kuchh Is Tarah - Remix / Mohit Chouhan, Tulsi Kumar
Nazaara Hai / Vishal Dadlani
Nazaara Hai - Remix / Vishal Dadlani

Music Downloads - Hindi - 99

2009-05-13T21:13:00.000-07:00

99 is a film by first time directors Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK and stars Kunal Khemu, Soha Ali Khan, Boman Irani, Cyrus Broacha, Simone Singh, Mahesh Manjrekar and Vinod Khanna. It's a comedy film set in 1999, and one that I'm very much looking forward to. My reasons: a) I'm a big fan of Kunal Khemu (loved his acting in Traffic Signal) and the trailer looks fantastic. It will be released on the 15th of May, so check it out. I'm pretty positive you'll enjoy it.

Music of 99 is composed by Ashutosh Phatak (a.k.a Ashu) and Sameer Tandon. I haven't listened to the songs yet, so I can't give you my opinion yet. I hope you like them.

(Direct MP3 Links - Right click and choose 'Save Target As')

99 Theme Song / Bonny Chakraborty
Delhi Destiny / Raja Hassan
Delhi Destiny - Spice Mix / Raja Hassan
Kal Ki Tarah / Sunidhi Chauhan, Shaan
Punjabi Size / Labh Janjua, K.K.
Soch Mat Dobara / Bonny Chakraborty
What's Up / Sunidhi Chauhan, K.K.
Whats Up - Dance Mix / Sunidhi Chauhan, K.K.
Whats Up - Grooving Blues Mix / Sunidhi Chauhan, K.K.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Amla

2009-05-13T20:46:00.002-07:00

Amla is a potent gift of Mother Nature to mankind. Humanity has utilized its benefits for decades, and it forms an indispensable part of the ayurvedic and unanai medicine. You must have seen your granny using amla for pickles and murabas and its formulations for treating many common diseases. Amla or Gooseberry has many nutritious benefits. The amla has been found to be the most abundant source of Vitamin C in the plant kingdom

---containing as much as 20 times that of an orange. What makes this even more extraordinary is that unlike many other natural sources, the vitamin C content in amla does not diminish with cooking. It was used successfully in the treatment of scurvy during the Hissar (Haryana) famine of 1939-40.

Amla is a medium sized deciduous tree which can be successfully grown in cariable agro climatic and soil conditions. It can tolerate climates as high as 45 degree celcius and freezing temperatures too. Its natural habitat is Burma in the east to Afganistan in the west.

Though every part of the tree possess therupetic potentials, it is the fruit which constitutes the main drug. Amla is an unusual fruit as it contains gamut of tastes, except the salty taste. With sourness as the foremost taste , it is sweet, astringent bitter and pungent too.

The fresh fruit contains more than 80% of water besides protein, carbohydrates, fibre, minerals and vitamins Minerals and vitamins mainly include cacium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, Vitamin C and B complex. It also contains gallic acid, which is a potent polyphenol.

Amla is the most widely used herb in ayurvedic medicines. Charak and sushrut widely mention the use of amla for curative purposes.

Amla is used in innumerable Auyrvedic formulations. Here is how you can alleviate some of the common ailments through these time-tested decoctions. Put your body back into action following these tips.

The cholesterol in our body is a very essential component. The human liver is the main source of cholesterol. The amount of unused cholesterol gets collected in the blood vessels , Thus resulting in heart attacks. The Vitamin C in amla helps in dilating the blood vessels and there by reducing the blood pressure.

Prepare a powdered mixture of dry amla and sugar candy. Mix one teaspoonful of this mixture in a glass of water and consume daily in empty stomach. This decoction helps in stabilizing the blood cholesterol level.

· Diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to regulate the blood glucose levels. It is the talk of the world today as the number of diabetic patients is rapidly increasing due to the adoption of western food habits aerated beverages, tobacco and alcohol.

If you suffer from this disease trust the anti-diabetic potential of amla and prepare a mixture by mixing equal quantities of amla, jamun and bitter gourd powder. A teaspoonful of this mixture once or twice a day is effective in checking diabetes.

· Of the numerous diseases attributed to the modern life style acidity is one which all of us might have suffered from at different times. In majority homes we find strips of antacids adorning the medicine cupboards.

Frequent intake of sweet, sour and spicy and oily food causes acidity. Excessive coffee, tea and smoking are other causative agents. Psychological reasons for acidity include anger, grief and depression.

When your belly is on fire reach for amla. In acute or chronic acidity, simply take one gram of amla powder with a little sugar in milk or water twice a day.

· Hair, your crowning glory, turns grey with ageing and lusterless due to pollution. All traditional recipes for promoting hair growth contain amla as the chief ingredient.

Anyone worried about graying hair would be delighted to know amla powder soaked in water and left in an iron utensil is a 3-in-1 preparation--- shampoo, conditioner and hair-dye.

Regular application of this mixture for a few hours at a time is ideal.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Mushroooms

2009-05-13T20:46:00.001-07:00

Mushrooms help keep a healthy body and ward of diseases. Mushrooms have high medicinal value and can help lose weight also. Mushrooms are gaining importance as health food and source of valuable medicines. It is estimated that there are 100,000 different kinds of mushrooms, of which 700 can be used as food. They are nutritious and rich in minerals.

They are rich in minerals, vitamin D (ergosterol), thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), dietary fibre as well as all the essential amino acids and are low in fat and calories.

Approximately 200 species appear to have medicinal value, each with its own unique chemistry.

Extensive research on medicinal mushrooms has been going on since the past 20 years in many countries. There are many plants that act as adaptogens (also known as biological response modifiers) to assist the body in adapting to environmental and psychological stress. All the important systems of the body including the nervrous, endocrine, adrenal, and immune systems benefit from adaptogens by increasing or decreasing their function as needed.

Studies suggest that mushrooms are pro-biotic. They keep our body healthy and ward off diseases by maintaining physiological homeostasis. The compounds they contain have been classified as Host Defence Potentiators (HDP), which enhances the immune system. Researches also show that there are thousands of semi essential, non-vitamin factors in mushrooms that protect the body against many diseases including cancer.

Medicinal mushrooms such as Reishi, Shiitake and Maitake enhances immune function by stimulating cell-mediated immunity. Such mushrooms seem to turn on cells in the immune system called T-cells that appear to have significant cancer-fighting properties. Three different anticancer drugs extracted from mushrooms have been approved by the Japanese Health and Welfare Ministry. They are Lentinan, derived from Shiitake, Schizophyllan, derived from Suehirotake and PSK, derived from Kawaratake. PSK sold in Europe and Japan, is the best-selling cancer drug in the world. In Japan, only 30 percent of cancer treatment includes radiation, chemotherapy and surgery.

Maitake

Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is a mushroom highly regarded in Japan for its medicinal and culinary properties. The studies show that the extracts from Maitake protect against hepatitis, tumours, and are effective in regulating blood presure, blood sugar, cholesterol and obesity. A polysaccharide known as beta-glucan, which activates immune cells, is believed to be largely responsible for Maitake's anti-tumour effects. Japanese physicians are using a Maitake extract for tumour inhibition, potentiating shark cartilage supplements, inhibition of cancer metastasis (cancer spreading), cancer prevention, and reversing HIV positive status to HIV negative. Cancer Treatment Centres of America, with hospitals in Chicago, Los Angeles and Tulsa, Okla, is now undertaking clinical double-blind placebo tests using Maitake D-fraction combined with chemotherapy in patients with advanced colorectal cancer. Data collected from 250 cancer patients indicate that side effects from chemotherapy, such as nausea and hair loss, are significantly reduced by it Maitake is also showing promising results with the HIV virus.

Reishi

Reishi (ganoderma Lucidium) meets all the qualifications of being both a tonic and an adaptogen. A tonic strengthens and invigorates organs, and an adaptogen helps the body adapt to stress by readjusting to altered body conditions. In China, many pharmacological, chemical and biochemical studies have been conducted with Reishi. Reishi appears to strengthen the immune system and improve overall healthe. Specifically, it improves or prevents a variety of diseases and conditions including viral hepatitis, allergies, insomnia, neurasthenia (fatigue due to exhaustion of the nervous system) as well as some types of cancer. Reishi has also been clinically demonstrated to alleviate high blood pressure in humans. Reishi is rich in active organic compounds such as polysaccharides, amino acids, proteins, triterpenes, ascorbic acid, sterols, lipids, alkaloids, glucose, courmarine glycoside, volatile oil, riboflavin and more. These compounds are being studies for their positive effects on the immune system, including anti-tumor activity. Reishi is used as a daily tonic to maintain and improve good health increasing longevity, in the treatment of cancer and resistance to and recovery from diseases.

Shitake

The shitake mushroom (Lentinus Edodes) is closely related to Reishi. Shitake is Japan's largest agricultural export and is now the most popular and most cultivated exotic mushroom in teh world. In China, Shitake has a history that dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D). The mushroom was used not only as a food but was taken as a remedy for upper respiratory diseases, poor blood circulation, liver trouble, exhaustion and weakness and to boost chi, or life energy. It was also believed to prevent premature aging.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Fruit Juices

2009-05-13T20:44:00.000-07:00

Try out juices of grapes, watermelon, banana, jack fruit, lemon and pineapple during summer.

STRESS cannot be done away unless the cause itself is removed. Good health and stress free life is all that one craves for. According to the American Dietary Association, the main hazard of stress is not that we need more nutrients, but that anxiety or pressure can cause us to neglect proper dietary habits. Prolonged periods of stress lead to depletion of Vitamin C, B and D. Food changes our brain chemistry in a way that it influences our moods.

The key to our emotion lies in certain chemicals in the blood stream. These are called neuro-transmitters. These are produced from the nutrients in the food. Hence, the need for nutritious and balanced diet is a must to free ourself from the physical and mental diseases and relieve stress. A balanced diet should be defined from the nutritional point of view. As one which contains different types of food in such qualities and proportions; the micro-nutrients like minerals and vitamins and macro nutrients like proteins, fats and carbohydrates is adequately met. And a small provision is made for extra nutrient to withstand short duration of leanness (infections in the body).

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Green Vegitables

2009-05-13T20:41:00.000-07:00

Bone building is a complex process that involves minerals and hormones that can be greatly influenced by dietary factors.

The bone thinning condition called osteoporosis can lead to small and not-so-small fractures. Although many people think of calcium in the diet as good protection for their bones, this is not at all the whole story. To protect your bones you do need calcium in your diet, but you also need to keep calcium in your bones.

How to get Calcium into your bones? Get calcium from greens, beans, or fortified foods. The most healthful calcium sources are green leafy vegetables and lefumes. Broccoli, Brussels, sproouts, collards, kale, mustard greens and other greens are loaded with highly absorbable calcium and a host of other healthfull nutrients. The exception is spinach, which contains a large amount of calcium but tends to hold into it very tecaciously, so that you will absorb less of it.

Dairy products do contain calcium, but it is accompanied by animal proteins, lactose sugar, animal growth factors, occasional drugs and contaminants, and a substantial amount of fat and cholesterol in all but the defatted versions.

Exercise: Exercise is important for many reasons, including keeping bones strong. Active people tend to keep calcium in their bones, while sedentary people lose calcium.

Vitamin D: Vitamin D controls your body's use of calcium. About 15 minutes of sunlight on your skin each day normally produces all the vitamin D you need. If you get lettle or no sun exposure, you can get vitamin D from any multiple vitamin. Vitamin D is often added to milk, but the amount added is not always well controlled.

Reduce Calcium losses by avoiding excess Salt: Calcium in bones tends to dissove into the blood-stream, then pass through the kidneys into the urine. Sodium (salt) in the foods you eat can greatly increase calcium loss through the kidneys. If you reduce your sodium intake to one to two grams per day, you will hold onto calcium better. To do that, avoid salty snack foods and canned goods with added sodium, and keep salt use low on the stove and at the table.

Get protein from plants: Animal protein---in fish, poultry, red meat, eggs, and dairy products--tends to leach calcium from the bones and encourages its passage into the urine. Plant protein--in beans, grains, and vegetables--does not appear to have this effect.

Don't Smoke: Smokers lose calcium, too. A study of identical twins showed that, if one twin had been a long-term smoker and the other had not, the smoker had more than a 40 percent higher risk of fracture.

Hormone supplements have serious risks: Some doctors recommend estrogen supplements for women after menopause as a way to slow osteoporosis, although the effect is not very great over the long run, and they are rarely able to stop or reverse bone loss.

Reversing Osteoporosis: If you already have osteoporosis, you will want to speak with your doctor about excercises and perhaps even medications that can reverse it.

Osteoporosis in men: Osteoporosis is less common in men than in women, and its causes are somewhat different. In about half the cases, a specific cause can be identified and addressed: Steroid medications, such as prednisone, are a common cause of bone loss and fractures. If you are receiving steroids, you will want to work with your doctor to minimise the dose and to explore other treatments.

Alcohol can weaken your bones, apparently by reducing the body's ability to make new bone to replace normal losses. The effect is probably only significant if you have more than two drinks per day of spirits, beer, or wine.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Eggs

2009-05-13T20:40:00.000-07:00

Egg is a healthy and nutritious food. Table eggs being non-fertile, as rightly put forth by Mahatma Gandhiji, are 'as vegetarian as milk and honey', for they can never become the chirpy chicks!

Eventhough eggs contain considerable amounts of cholesterol, lecithin in eggs prevents the absorption of cholesterol of egg and other sources too. (Kansas State University Report, 2001).

Several Medical studies have shown that eating eggs is not related to body cholesterol levels or cardiovascular problems (University of Connecticut report 2004), recommending 'people with normal cholesterol levels and no family history of cardiovascular diseases, should not worry about eating one or two eggs a day'.

Beaks are just like the nails, and therefore their trimming need not be done under anesthesia. Debeaked chicks resume feed intake within a few hours, and then all along their life would continue to consume feed. Birds are housed with enough space for their comfort and production and the statement "hundreds of birds crammed into one cage" is not true.

The way eggs are produced in India have been a model to many countries and hence today India is world's fourth largest producer of table eggs exporting them even to quality conscious places like the European Union and the Gulf countries. I therefore, strongly recommend the production and consumption of hen eggs from nutrition, health and economic point of view.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Almonds

2009-05-13T20:39:00.000-07:00

Consumption of Almond lowers cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of lifestyle diseases and gives overall wellness.

In Italy wedding hosts often gave sugar-coated almonds wrapped in shear fabric to their guests symbolising good health, fertility, romance, fortune and happiness.

Throughout history, almonds have maintained religious, ethnic and social significance. Almonds are appreciated as a staple in the Indian culture not only for their crunch, but also for their nutritional qualities and their health sustaining properties.

A seed from the stone fruit family, almonds are a rich source of nutrients, most notably Vitamin E and protein. A research conducted over the past decade has shown strong links of almond consumption with lowering cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of lifestyle diseases, and overall wellness. Research into nuts has been so extensive that a qualified health claims for certain nuts such as almonds; ability to reduce the risk of heart disease has been approved by the Food and Drug administration in the US.

- Almonds help in fighting diabetes and heart Diseases: The presence of powerful nutrients like proteins, dietary fibre, mono unsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and Vitamin E make almond a rich diet source for combating degenerative diseases such as diabetes and heart diseases.

- Almonds are the best source of alpha-tocopherol form of Vitamin-E: Almonds are among the best whole food sources and the bet nut source of alphatocepherol form of Vitamin E. The U.S. National Academy of Science (NAS) recommends consuming 15 milligrams of alpha tocopherol Vitamin E per day. Alpha-tocopherol is one of the form of Vitamin E that is most effeciciently used by the human body.

- Almonds are a great cholestrol lowering food: Nearly 70 percent of the fat in almonds is mono saturated, a suggested substitute to saturated fats, to reduce the cholesterol levels. Research also shows that almond and almond oil have similar cholesterol-lowering effects. Infact eating almonds consistently lowers total and LDL cholesterol respectively by four and five percent. This cholesterol lowering effect is similar to heart healthy foods such as oats and soy.
Almonds can be consumed in various ways. Their delicious tasty flavour relieves the monotony of the regular diets for diabetic and heart patients. Whereas there are still some myths associated with almonds that part us with the wide range of health benefits that this tiny fruit offers. Some of the common myths and their explanations listed below will help you do away with them.

- Almonds should be soaked and peeled before eating: There is no scientific basis linking the practice of soaking almonds. The almond skin contains fibre, which is good for digestion. This is a misconception that you need to peel almonds before consuming but the fact is that the skin of the almonds contributes to a significant part of the fibre content, a nutrient important for regular bowel movement. The kin also contains anti-oxidants.

- Consumption of almonds results in weight gain:
Latest research has shown that a moderate-fat almind-containing diet results in greater satiety and sustained weight loss as compared to a low fat diet containing the same amount of daily calories.

- Almonds can be consumed only in winters: Almonds can be consumed throughout the year. Infact, a nutritious diet consisting of almonds has been shown to be beneficial in combating lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular disease and obesity. The common belief that almonds cause body heat has not been verified scientifically. But in peak summers, you can also consume almonds in the form of "Badam Sharbat" or "Thandai".

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Banana

2009-05-11T11:43:00.000-07:00

Banana - The alltime favorite and affordable fruit.

Bananas have been the alltime favorite and perennial fruit for hundreds of years now. It has many curative properties. This fruit is affordable by anyone and is available in plenty in India. All the varieties available are beneficial in their own way.

Banana is rich in fiber content and also contains natural sugars like sucrose, fructose and glucose. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect way to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that t the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites:Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work?
Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine," eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - WaterMelon

2009-05-11T11:38:00.000-07:00

Fruit of the Season - WaterMelon

There’s nothing quite like a refreshing slice of icy-cold watermelon on a hot summer day. Watermelon's botanical name is Citrullus lanatus and belongs to the family Curcurbitacae and is related to cucumber family.

Watermelon is an ideal health food because it is 92% water, doesn't contain any fat or cholesterol, and is a great source of vitamins A, B 6 and beta-carotene. Vitamin A plays an important role in vision, bone growth, reproduction, cell division and cell differentiation, which is the process by which a cell decides what it is going to become. Vitamin A also helps maintain the integrity of the skin and mucous membranes that function as a barrier to bacteria and viruses and helps regulate the immune system
Vitamin A helps your eyes see normally in the dark. Lycopene is thought to have powerful antioxidant capabilities that may help reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases. Found only in a few red plant foods like tomatoes and watermelon, lycopene, like vitamin C, neutralizes cell-damaging free radicals. Provides potassium: Watermelon, like most fruits and vegetables, is a good source of potassium. Foods high in potassium seem to help protect against high blood pressure. Potassium also helps regulate fluids and mineral balance in and out of body cells, aids in muscle contraction and helps transmit nerve impulses. Its very low in cholestral and helps you watch your weight!!!. Water Melon is ofcourse the favourite fruit of all weight watchers. It helps control Blood pressure and also lowers the risk of stokes.
Choosing the perfect melon is easy, according to the National Watermelon Promotion Board. First, choose one that is symmetrical and firm, without bruises, cuts or dents. Next, pick it up. You’re looking for one that is heavy for its size. Finally, turn it over. If you see a yellow area, the watermelon rested on the ground while it ripened in the sun, which means you’ll get a sweeter, juicer melon. Contrary to popular belief, don’t thump your melon – slap it. If it sounds hollow, it’s ripe.

There are over 50 different types of watermelons, but two main varieties: Picnic and ice box. Picnic watermelons are generally oblong and weight from 12 to 50 pounds. Ice box varieties are smaller because they’re designed to fit into a refrigerator.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Otas

2009-05-11T11:35:00.000-07:00

Oats have some unique fatty acids and antioxidants which together with Vitamin E slow cell damage.

A Counsel On OTS Marzidoats and dozidoats and little lamzidivie, A kiddeldiedivey too, wouldn’t you?”. A tough, old cowboy once counseled his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life, the secret was to sprinkle a pinch of gunpowder on his oatmeal every morning. The grandson did this religiously and live to the age of 110. He left four children, 20 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and a 50 foot hole where the crematorium used to be.

Oats have been around for centuries & a bowl of porridge has always been considered a satisfying breakfast in the West. The craze has also caught up here not only because it is the best source of soluble fibre, but also as oats are a very versatile cooking ingredient. A serving of oats ( half a cup, cooked) has nearly 4 grams of viscous souble fibre(Beta Glucan). This fibre helps lower blood LDL cholesterol, the so-called “Bad” cholesterol.

Oats absorb the extra fat & flush it out of the system. That is why they cure constipation because of the high soluble fibre & assist in regulating gastro-intestinal functions.

A diet which is rich in oats may also help stabilize blood glucose levels, which could help people with non-insulin dependent diabetes. A study at a famous University in Boston showed that meals with oats lowered blood pressure & total cholesterol in just six weeks. Balancing blood sugar levels by eating fibre-rich food can help your mood. Porridge oats is used traditionally as a relaxant herb & can be taken in tincture form. This helps in nervous disorders.

If aids to cope with ovarian & uterine problems associated largely associated with the onset of menopause in women. Depression & mood swings that affect after menopause are relieved through a regular oat meal, because of its high protein & fibre content. Oat meal rejuvenates the endocrine systems & enriches sexual pleasure because it matures the nerves.

Oats have some unique fatty acids & antioxidants which together with vitamin E slow cell damage & have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer.

Oats are low in fat & salt; they are a good source of natural iron. Being a good source of calcium, they are ideal for heart, bones & nails. Oat Bran because of its food value has received considerable attention from the medical community for its role in reducing blood cholesterol. In 1997, the U.S. food & Drug Administration announced that the fibre from oatmeal may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Several types of baby foods contain oats, mainly in the form of whole oat flour. Dry pabulum type infant food often use just oat flour with a little barley malt & some vitamins & minerals. The product is “drummed” to create very thin flakes of pabulum. Thin oat flakes are equally useful for invalids ask for toddlers. They can easily be swallowed & are easy to digest. The nutrient value in 100 grams of oats when compared to wheat is much more – food value is 389 K cal 19% more than in wheat.

Being partly cooked in the mill, oats can easily be teamed with fresh or died fruits & natural yoghurt. It can be assimilated as a part of any meal breakfast, lunch or dinner. Oats are a very good dessert ingredient because they are low in sugar & compensate for the otherwise rich ingredients.

In an age of fast & processed food, mothers have to be very innovative in cooking up new dishes. Oats have the flexibility not only because of its variety, but also because it is half cooked. It can easily used to make quick pastas, muffins, crossiants. Moreover, since it substitutes for maida, it is a healthy option any day. It can act as a thickening agent for soups & gravies instead of maida & replace wheat flour in Indian cooking.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Papaya

2009-05-10T22:06:00.000-07:00

Papaya - Rich source of anti-oxidants and fibre

Papaya commonly known as 'PawPaw' is a delicious fruit with butter-like consistency. Once considered quite exotic, they can now be found in markets throughout the year. Although there is a slight seasonal peak in early summer and fall, papaya trees produce fruit year round, with the peak season running from April through October. Originally from southern Mexico and neighbouring countries, the papaya plant is now cultivated in most tropical countries. Papayas are grown in both tropical and subtropical regions, including Mexico, Brazil, India, and Southeast Asia. The trees, related to the North American pawpaw, grow quickly and do not live long, but nevertheless seed easily and yield fruit year-round. There are about 50 varieties of papayas, many of which are inedible and not sold commercially.
The papaya, is the fruit of the Carica papaya tree. Papayas are spherical or pear-shaped fruits that can be as long as 20 inches. The ones commonly found in the market usually average about 7 inches and weigh about one pound. Their flesh is a rich orange color with either yellow or pink hues. Inside the inner cavity of the fruit are black, round seeds encased in a gelatinous-like substance. Papaya's seeds are edible, although their peppery flavor is somewhat bitter.

Papayas are picked completely green and firm, they will usually not ripen, but can be used in cooking. Choose fruit that is free of black spots and damage to the skin. The spreading yellow color indicates the papaya is softening and shows how far along it is in ripening; fruit with a little yellow near the end takes five to seven days to ripen. Ripe yellow papayas may be stored in the refrigerator for about a week. Refrigeration will also slow the ripening process in fruit intended for cooking.
For the biggest nutritional benefits, the fruit, seeds and/or skin should be eaten. But tea made from the leaves or dried fruit has shown many of the same properties. Papaya is most often taken in the form of supplements (papaya enzymes) but if you enjoy tea, you might as well give it a try. The fruit, as well as the other parts of the papaya tree, contain papain, an enzyme that helps digest proteins. This enzyme is especially concentrated in the fruit when it is unripe. Papain is extracted to make digestive enzyme dietary supplements and is also used as an ingredient in some chewing gums. Papayas are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients, minerals and fibre. Papayas may be very helpful for the prevention of diabetic heart disease. Papayas are an excellent source of vitamin C as well as a very good source of vitamin E and beta-carotene, three very powerful antioxidants. These nutrients help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol. They are rich in Fibre. The Ayurveda experts have regarded papain as a remedy for abdominal disorders. It is a good medicine for dysentery, hyper-acidity, dyspepsia and constipation. Pimples are removed by rubbing the white pulp of raw papaya on the face. It brings lustre to the face and removes wrinkles.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Avocado

2009-05-10T22:05:00.001-07:00

Avocado for Fitness

Avocado is native to Central America. It is a fruit belonging to the genus Persea in the Lauraceae family. It was once considered to be the 'King of Fruits' and was consumed only by the royal clan. The plant bears yellow green flowers. The Avocado fruit is pear shaped. Because of its shape its sometimes called 'Avocado Pear'. Avocado is tropical plant and cannot withstand very cold temperatures.

The fruit is high in fat content than another fruit. The fat that is present in the fruit is monounsaturated fat. The fruit is also rich in potassium content. The fruit is also a good source of vitamins A, B1, D, E, K & B. The fruit is also said to cure the blood cholesterol levels. It also contains amino acids, lecithin and other fatty acids. It is useful for people suffering from skin problems. The Avocado oil is useful in treating skin orders like Eczema and Psoriasis. The oil is deep olive green in color and has a sweet nutty aroma. It is a good skin nourisher and makes the skin glow. Avocados have a delicate flavor and a smooth, creamy consistency which makes them a perfect food for babies. Compare to any other vegetables such as carrots, spinach, or fruits, just a slice of avocado improves your body's ability to absorb arytenoids. Avocadoes have medicinal qualities as well. They are used in alternative medicine to treat arthritis, high cholesterol, and gum disease.

Avocado flesh also gets oxidised on exposure to air like the apples and pears. To prevent oxidation lemon juice can be smeared on the pulp. Its used in preparation of sandwiches, spreads, dips and rolls. It can also be combined with chicken preparations. The pulp has a pleasing taste and is creamy in consistency. Avocado is widely used in salad dressing and milk shake preparations. The Jamaican islands specialty is the milk shake. The simplest way is just slice the avocado and place ham and mayonnaise to make a bread sandwich. Avoid keeping the avocado fruit as is in the freezer. Avocados are always eaten raw because heating can cause them to become bitter. They can be added to cooked dishes just before serving. Avocado is most commonly used to make the Mexican dip called guacamole, a mixture of mashed avocado, lime juice, tomatoes, and hot peppers.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Bitter Groud

2009-05-10T22:03:00.000-07:00

Health Benefits of Bitter Gourd

Momordica charantia or karela or Bitter Gourd is a tropical vegetable. The vegetable skin is warty in nature like that of a crocodile. It is bitter to taste. The plant is slender and is a climber. It bears yellow flowers. The bitter gourd is available in many sizes. The fresh juice of the vegetable is used to treat various ailments like diabetes, colic, sores, fungal infections, etc., Young immature biter gourds are best to cook. The skin in dark green in colour and the flesh is white and the seeds are tender. Its also known as Karela, Balsam pear or Bitter melon.

Bitter gourd is rich in vitamin A, B1, B2 and c and contains minerals like calcium, phosphorous, iron, copper and potassium. It aids purify blood tissue, enhances digestion, and stimulates the liver. Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid eating bitter gourd. Since ancient times, the extracts of Bitter gourd have been used in natural medicine. Bitter gourd is a blood purifier, activates spleen and liver. It is a purgative, appetizer and digestive. All parts of the plant, the seeds, leaves and vines, are used for medicinal purposes. Like most bitter fruits and vegetables it promotes digestion. Primarily Asians used bitter gourd to treat malaria. Its is said to have a positive effect in controlling the blood sugar level and is termed as 'Plant Insulin'. Three active constituents in bitter melon know as steroidal saponins (charntin, insulin-like peptides, and alkaloids) are believed to be responsible for the blood-sugar lowering. Rich in iron, bitter melon has twice the beta carotene of broccoli, twice the calcium of spinach, twice the potassium of bananas. Its is used to treat blood disorders like blood boils, scabies, ring worm etc.,

The juice of the leaf is used to treat alcoholism and piles. The juice of the Bitter Gourd leaves are used to treat cholera. It is useful as an emtic, purgative. Excessive ingestion of bitter melon juice, much more than the amount recommended may lead to diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Bitter melon is seldom mixed with other vegetables due to its strong bitter flavour. The Chinese used the bitter melon in stir fry dishes and soups. Bitter melon capsules are also available in the market.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Cabbage

2009-05-10T21:37:00.001-07:00

Cabbage for healing

Cabbage 'The drug of the poor' is botanically known as Brassica oleracea. The health benefits of the cabbage are known for ages. It is a relatively cheaper than any other vegetable. It is a perennial vegetable. Cabbages are sturdy and strong. Cabbage has a round shape and is composed of superimposed leaf layers. Cabbages grown late in autumn and in the beginning of winter. The only part of the plant that is normally eaten is the leafy head. There are three major types of cabbage: green, red and Savoy. Red cabbages contain significantly more protective phytonutrients than white cabbages. There are many varieties of cabbage like the 'Danish Ballhead', 'Late Flat Dutch' etc.,

Cabbage helps cure ulcers and prevents colon cancer. It is rich in fiber and low in calories. The fiber content helps the intestines to stay healthy. It helps is reduced absorption of iodine and prevents thyroid disorders. It is an excellent source of beta- carotene. The beta-carotene helps prevent cataract. Cabbage is rich in vitamin A, B, C, E. Cabbage is rich in minerals like Thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, magnesium and proteins. It helps boost immunity. Cabbages are used to treat acute inflammation. It helps relieve painfully engorged breasts. Alzheimer's which is caused due to the accumulation of a protein called beta-amyloid results in damage of the brain cell. The antioxidant polyphones which is present in cabbage can protect the brain cells from such a damage. Raw cabbage juice is said to cure ulcers. The cabbage is a good source of folic acid which lowers the risk of having babies with Spina bifida.

Cabbages are available in the market in abundance. While choosing the cabbages the following points should be kept in mind.
1. Avoid buying precut cabbages.
2. Choose cabbages that are dense and firm.
3. Avoid cabbages with too many loose leaves.
4. Store cabbages in a cool place to make them stay fresh for longer duration.
5.Once cabbages are cut wrap them up tightly in a plastic bag and store else the vitamin c component starts to degrade.

Napa cabbage has a mild sweet taste and is incredible in stir fry dishes. Shredded raw cabbage is usually used in salads, such as coleslaw. Cabbage is often added to soups or stews.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Musk Melon

2009-05-10T20:55:00.000-07:00

Musk Melon - Tropical Delight.

'Cucumis Melo' or Musk Melon is a native to central asia. It is grwon in the tropical regions for a very long time. Musk melon is widely known as 'Cantaloupe'.

Musk melon being an annual plant is cultivated from the seeds. The plants have to be watered lightly. It is a monoecious plant where the male and the female flowers are distinct. The melons are easily grown in sandy soil. Manure is essential for a healthy growth. Dry river beds are the most suitable for melon cultivation. Unripe melons should be stored at room temperature until they ripen. The two principal varieties of muskmelon are those with netted skins and those with smooth skins.

The creamy flesh can be consumed chilled or as fruit juice. With scientific advancements the melon growers have introduced many hybrids which are much tastier. Melons make a good combination for custards and fruit salads.

Musk Melon juice is beneficial to be consumed during conditions like Lack of appetite, Weight loss, Urinary tract infections, Constipation, Acidity, Ulcer. Musk melon reduces heat in the body to a great extent, relieves tiredness, enhances appetite and is an effective laxative. It is a good source of Vitamins A, B, and C. Musk Melons are rich in potassium, a nutrient that may help control blood pressure, regulate heart beat, and possibly prevent strokes.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Tomatoes

2009-05-10T20:44:00.000-07:00

Tomatoes
Tomatoes belong to the family of Solanaceae as potatoes, peppers and eggplants. It is a perennial plant in the tropical regions. Flowers are generally borne in clusters.

The tomato is a native of the area of the Andes Mountains. It is widely known as 'Wolf Peach'. Tomatoes enhance the taste of foods like sauces, chutneys, meat preparations

Tomatoes are the best source of vitamin C. They also contain vitamin A and Potassium. The red pigmentation of tomatoes is called 'Lycopene'. Lycopene is present in foods like watermelon. But tomatoes are said to contain the highest amount of lycopene. Lycopene is an antioxidant. Though raw tomatoes are rich in betacarotene and lycopene cooking them a bit releases the health benefits in entirity. Tomatoes do not lose any of their nutritional values when cooked or purred.

Lycopene prevents prostrate cancer and retard the growth of tumors. It helps reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Cooking actually enhances the lycopene concentration in the food. Eating tomatoes cooked in olive aids in absorption of lycopene.

Tomatoes are also used in beauty treatments. Body masks made of tomatoes are well known. While buying tomatoes always choose bright red ones as the Lycopene content is always better in red tomatoes.

Botanical Name : Lycopersicon esculentum

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Mangoes

2009-05-10T20:43:00.001-07:00

Mango Health Benefits
The mango is the most commonly eaten and popular fresh fruit. The fruit flesh of a ripe mango is very sweet, with a unique taste. Mango leaves occupy a prime position in Hindu tradition. On festival occasions it is used to decorate the entrance of the house. Although it is believed that mangoes originated in southeast Asia however, it is cultivated in mostly all the tropical regions.

The mango is an excellent nutritional source, containing many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Magneferin and lactase in mangoes aid in digestion and intestinal health. Mangoes are rich in vitamin A and have good amounts of vitamins B and C as well as Potassium, Calcium and Iron. Mangoes are high in water content. Mangoes also supply ample potassium, making them ideal for hypertensive patients or anyone looking to replenish energy after physical activity. Mangoes are a rich source of fibre and prevents colon cancer. The high iron content in mangoes aid in treatment of anaemia and are beneficial to women during pregnancy. People who suffer from muscle cramps, stress, and heart problems can benefit from the high potassium and magnesium content. Mangoes are said to be good for the skin too. Ripe mangoes are rich in Beta-carotene which helps prevent heart diseases. Raw mangoes are rich in 'Vitamin C'. Mangoes also aid in maintaining low cholesterol levels.

Mangoes can be eaten both raw and ripe. Mangoes in pickled form are most popular. There are many varieties of mangoes and 'Alphonso' is said to be topping the list. It is cultivated in 'Ratnagiri' in India and is exported world wide. Mangoes are generally plucked when raw and are stored in cool dry places to ripen. Once ripe they impart a sweet fragrance the fruit changes to a bright yellowish-orange colour. Sweetened and dehydrated mango pulp is a available in the market and makes a good dessert. There are many thirst quenchers like juices and milk shakes that are prepared from mangoes. Mango jams are also very delicious to eat.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Cauliflower

2009-05-10T20:39:00.002-07:00

Cauliflower

Mark Twain once said " Cauliflower is nothing but a cabbage with college education. The cabbage is a known vegetable for many centuries many people view cauliflower as an elegant vegetable. Cauliflower is a member of the 'white' family in terms of fruits and vegetables. Brassica oleracea ( Cauliflower), like so many other vegetables, originated in the Mediterranean. It got its name from the Latin words caulis (stalk) and floris (flower).

It is proud member of the cruciferous family, a family which is known for containing nutrients that fight against several diseases. There are two main ingredients in cauliflower indole-3-carbinol, or 13C, and the photo nutrient sulforaphane. Cauliflower also contains vitamin C and folate. The cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, and kale, contain compounds that may help prevent cancer.

Cauliflower contains allicin, which is good for the heart and reduces the risk of strokes, and selenium, a chemical that works well with Vitamin C t improve the immunity of our system. Cauliflower can also help to maintain the cholesterol level. Cauliflower is an excellent source of fibre. Cauliflower helps to keep the bones healthy. Cauliflower is also rich in Folate which is good for pregnant women.

Cauliflower's unique colour and appearance makes it to stand out among the vegetables in the vegetable tray. When you shop for cauliflowers always buy the dense flowers which are white and without brown spots. Always store the cauliflower in the fridge. Raw cauliflower has more health benefits than cooked ones.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Beetroot

2009-05-10T20:39:00.001-07:00

Beetroot Health Benefits

Beetroot is believed to be native of the Mediterranean region of Europe and probably Western Asia. It has been used as a vegetable for the last 2000 years, even by early Greeks and Romans. Ancient peoples believed that the color of beetroots was indicative of their power. It was basically used as a cure for fever and constipation in the ancient times. Beetroot has for many years been used as a treatment for cancer in Europe. Beetroot can be used to treat skin problems, chronic infections, inflammatory bowel disease and in the prevention and treatment of heart disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Beetroot has been used as a food and medicine since early times. Its minerals and phytochemicals increase immunity and boost cellular intake of oxygen and treat blood, liver and immune system disorders. There is some evidence that eating beetroot causes some cancer cells to revert to normal or die. Beetroot's main benefits are that it contains no fat, very few calories and is a great source of fiber. The roots and greens therefore are great for women in general and for those planning pregnancy.

Beetroot contains folate, potassium and manganese. The green leafy tops are especially nutritious as they contain calcium, beta-carotene and iron. Cooked beetroot is a great source of folate that can protect you against high blood pressure and Alzheimer’s.

Try eating the leaves and stalk boiled or steam and accompany with other more flavorsome vegetables like onions and garlic. Or chop finely and add to quiches or stir-fries. Beetroot can be consumed either raw or cooked. Beetroot can add a refreshing touch to a salad, a sandwich (try it with cheese!) or as an accompaniment to other vegetables.

Botanical Name : Beta Vulgaris

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Spinach

2009-05-10T20:38:00.000-07:00

Spinach
Spinach is thought to have originated in ancient Persia (Iran). Spinach is a leafy green vegetable with delicate texture and jade green colour provide more nutrients than any other food. Although spinach is available throughout the year their season runs from March through May and from September through October when it is the freshest, has the best flavour and is most readily available. Spinach grows well in temperate climates. Spinach can have either flat or slightly crinkled leaves. Spinach grows well on well manured soil. It is an annual plant. It is a reasonably priced vegetable and is affordable by people across all status.

It is often available as baby spinach, which is especially useful for salads. Spinach can be purchased fresh, frozen, or canned. Fresh spinach is sold in bunches or already washed and sealed in plastic bags. Spinach is usually very sandy and needs thorough washing. Trim the roots and then swish the leaves in a large bowl of water. A number of other greens that are similar to spinach are often sold in specialty stores. These include New Zealand spinach, which comes from a different plant family. There are three varieties of spinach Savoy, Flat spinach and Semi Savoy spinach.

Spinach can be consumed cooked or raw. Baby spinach leaves are especially good in salads with cheese, walnuts, red onions, and a vinaigrette dressing. Spinach still has a large nutritional value, especially when fresh, steamed, or quickly boiled. Spinach cooks very quickly, and doesn’t need added water. Just place it in a pan, cover, and simmer for two to four minutes. Spinach is a good addition to stews and to soups that contain beans, pasta, or potatoes, or to any kind of curry dish. Spinach can also be creamed. Cook the spinach, then purée in a food processor, adding your choice of ricotta cheese, cream sauce, or soft tofu. Add herbs, salt, and pepper, and use as a stuffing for lasagna or pasta shells, or toss with pasta or rice. Creamed spinach can also be thinned with broth or milk to make soup. Good seasonings for spinach include fresh lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, dill, parsley, basil, nutmeg, and mushrooms.

Cooked spinach is an excellent source of iron and calcium. It's more important for menstruating women, who are more at risk for iron deficiency. Pregnant women are advised to include Spinach in their diet in the first three months for its folic acid contents. Spinach can also help prevent colon cancer. In addition, spinach is a very good source of magnesium, a mineral that can help to lower high blood pressure and protect against heart disease as well. It is a rich source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, folic acid, Beta-carotene and several other antioxidants. The Flavonoids in spinach help prevent age related diminishing memory. The Lutein present in spinach helps prevent cataracts. It is low in calories and high in oxalate content. Spinach contains insoluble fiber which protects the heart and other vital organs in the body.

Botanical Name: Spinacia oleracea

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Plums

2009-05-10T20:37:00.000-07:00

Plums Health Benefits

Plums belong to the Prunus genus of plants and are relatives of the peach, nectarine and almond. They are all considered "drupes," fruits that have a hard stone pit surrounding their seeds. When plums are dried, they become the fruit we know as prunes. The plum season extends from May through October with the Japanese varieties first on the market from May and peaking in August followed by the European varieties in the fall. There are thousands of varieties of plums that are available throughout the world, ranging in colors like red, blue-black, purple, yellow, green or amber. Plums are believed to have originated in Asia and since then have been grown all over the world.
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Plums are a very good source of vitamin C. They are also a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B2 and potassium. In addition, plums are a good source of dietary fiber. Eating three or more servings of fruit a day can lower by about one-third your risk of age-related macular degeneration, the primary cause of vision loss in older adults. Eating plums also reduces your chances of contracting a heart disease in the long run. Plums have certain cleansing agents that keep the blood pure and also prevent complications of the heart. Plums have high content of Vitamin C, which means it helps protect against health conditions like asthma, colon cancer, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. They are a good source of unique phytonutrients called neochlorogenic and chlorogenic acid. These substances are especially effective in neutralizing a particularly destructive oxygen radical called superoxide anion radical, and they also help prevent oxygen-based damage to fats, such as the fats that comprise a substantial portion of our brain cells or neurons, the cholesterol and triglycerides circulating in our bloodstream, or the fats that make up our cell membranes. Consumption of plums helps in the production and absorption of iron in the body, thus leading to better blood circulation in the body, which further leads to the growth of healthy tissues. Regular consumption of plums will prevent macular degeneration and any other infection of the eye in the long run. Your eyes will be healthy and strong for long time and you can also retain a sharp eye-sight.

Plums are sweet, juicy and great for baking. Eating fruit, especially at the peak of its season, is a delicious way to incorporate many diverse phytonutrients into your diet. Plums contain a unique antioxidant that is effective at neutralizing a particularly harmful type of free radical. And like other fruits, plums also contain a healthy amount of fiber, vitamins and minerals.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Cherries

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Cherries Health Benefits
Cherries are a very tasty and nutritious fruit. They contain many vitamins, minerals and compounds which have many health benefits. The word cherry refers to both the tree and the fleshy fruit (drupe) that contains a single stony seed. Cherry belongs to the family Rosaceae, genus Prunus, along with almonds, peaches, plums, apricots and bird cherries. The cherries selected for eating are derived primarily from two species – the wild cherry, which has given rise to the Sweet Cherry to which most cherry cultivars belong, and the Sour Cherry, used mainly for cooking. Besides fruit, cherries have attractive flowers, and are commonly planted for their flower display in spring. Several Asian cherries are particularly noted for their attractive flowers. The Japanese sakura, in particular, is a national symbol and is celebrated in the yearly Hanami Festival.

Cherries contain anthocyanins, the red pigment in berries, which help reduce pain and inflammation. Anthocyanins are also potent antioxidants. Cherries contain high levels of melatonin. Besides being an anti-oxidant, melatonin has also been shown to be important for the function of the immune system. The skin of the cherries holds most of the essential antioxidants vital to their health benefits. There is considerable interest, at present in the use of fresh cherries or cherry juice to treat gout, a painful, inflammatory condition affecting the joints. Although a good source of vitamins, they are not as high in vitamin C or vitamin A as fruits like strawberries or blackcurrants but its the presence of other antioxidants and compounds that are responsible for the many health benefits of cherries. Cherries are low in calories, low in fat and contain a high percentage of water.Increasing water consumption will boost energy levels and help increase the metabolism. Many people are discovering the benefits of eating high water fruits like cherries for help in losing weight. Cherries help stimulate the secretion of digestive juices and of the urine and are effective cleansers of the liver and kidneys. Cherries are particularly beneficial in reducing the risk of colon cancer

Cherry tastes sweet and sour. It is used in many deserts, drinks, cookies, cake, pastry, shakes, ice creams, pies, jams and jellies as flavoring. It can be used for gelatin desserts, punch or sherbtet, and has been added as an ascorbic acid supplement to other fruit juices. The fruits may be made into syrup or, with added pectin made into jelly, jam, and other preserves.

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Coconut

2009-05-10T20:34:00.000-07:00

Coconut
The coconut palm is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family). It is large, growing up to 30m in height, with pinnate leaves. The term coconut refers to the fruit of the palm. The palm is grown throughout the tropical world, for its decorative as well as for its culinary and non-culinary uses.

The coconut is a dry nut known as a fibrous drupe. The husk is composed of fibers called coir and there is an inner stone. The endocarp is the hardest part. It has three germination pores, visible on the outside surface once the husk is removed. Although coconut meat contains less fat than other dry nuts such as peanuts and almonds, it is noted for its high amount of saturated fat. The endosperm surrounds a hollow interior space, filled with air and often a liquid referred to a s coconut water, not to be confused with coconut milk. Coconut water from the unripe coconut, however, can be drunk fresh.

The white, fleshy part of the seed is edible and used fresh or dried in cooking. The cavity is filled with coconut water which contains sugar, fiber, proteins antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Coconut water provides as isotonic electrolyte balance, and is a highly nutritious food source. It is used as a refreshing drink throughout the humid tropics and in isotonic sports drinks. The roots are used as a mouth wash, and a medicine for dysentery. A frayed out piece of root can also be used as a tooth brush.

Coconut oil contains lauric acid. The human body converts lauric acid into monolaurin which is claimed to help in dealing with viruses and bacteria causing diseases such as herpes, influenza, cytomegalovirus, and even HIV. It helps in fighting harmful bacteria such as listeria monocytogenes and heliobacter pylori, and harmful protozoa such as giardia lamblia. As a result of these various health benefits of coconut oil, though its exact mechanism of action was unknown, it has been extensively used in Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicinal system.

Coconut oil is one of the best natural nutrition for hair. Regular massage of coconut oil helps prevent dandruff and gives shine to the hair. It acts as an effective moisturizer on all types of skins including dry skin. There is no chance of having any adverse side effects on the skin with the application of coconut oil. Coconut oil helps in preventing premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties. Coconut oil is very effective against a variety of infections due to its antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. Coconut oil helps in preventing kidney and gall bladder diseases. It also helps in dissolving kidney stones. Coconut oil also helps in treating various skin problems including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema and other skin infections.

Coconut water can be used as an intravenous fluid. Oil can be extracted from the fresh flesh, and used in many ways, including as a medicine and in cosmetics, or as a direct replacement for diesel fuel. The leaves provide materials for baskets and roofing. The husk and shells can be used for fuel and are a source of charcoal. The stiff leaflet midribs can be used to make cooking skewers or are bound into bundies, brooms and brushes. Dried coconut leaves can be burned to ash, which can be harvested for lime. Dried half shells are used as the bodies of musical instruments. Coconut trunks are used for building bridges, and are preferred for their straightness, strength and salt resistance.

Coconut milk is made by processing grated coconut with hot water or milk, which extracts the oil and aromatic compounds. When refrigerated and left to set, coconut cream will rise to the top and separate the milk.

The sap derived from incising the flower cluster of the coconut is fermented to produce palm wine, also known as toddy. The sap can also be reduced by boiling to create a sweet syrup or candy. Coconut water is great for poaching eggs or fish. It is also suitable for adding a tangy taste to soups, meat and poultry. Coconut milk blends beautifully with many dishes, including curries soups and sauces.

Botanical Name : Cocos nucifera

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Chives

2009-05-10T20:31:00.000-07:00

Chives is the smallest species of the onion family alliceae. They bloom in May and June. The pretty lavender-pink globular flower heads of chives not only beautify the garden, but they can also be used as a garnish for salad dishes. It grows in clumps rather than as individual plants. Its species name dervives from the Greek word skhoinos(sedge) and prason(onion). Its English name chive is derived from the French word cive derived from cepa being the Latin word for onion.

The Romans seem to have believed that chives could relieve a sore throat and sunburns. Chives are native to the cool regions of Europe and Asia. Now they grow wild in North America, especially around the Great Lakes region. They can even be found growing wild in your backyard lawn. Chives are a popular hardy garden plant that grows from 8 to 15 inches tall.

Chives can be used for control of high blood pressure. The whole plant has a beneficial effect on the digestive system and blood circulation. It improves appetite, is a digestive, a hypotensive and a tonic. It possesses anti-bacterial properties and is used in Vietnam in the treatment of cough, sore throat, asthma dysentery and dyspepsia. When added to the diet on a regular basis chives help reduce blood cholesterol.

The seed contains alkaloids and saponins. It is used in the treatment of spermatorrhoea, haematuria, incontinence and lumbago. The most prominent vitamin contained in chives is vitamin K. They also contains vitamins A and C. Calcium is the most prominent mineral. Chives are known to be a mild anti-inflammatory. The health benefit of chives is that it reduces the risk of several types of cancers.

The leaves are shredded (straws) for use as a condiment in fish, potato and soup preparations. Chives are widely used in traditional dishes in France and Sweden. The flowers may also be used to garnish various dishes. Chives are one of the finest herbs of French cuisine, which also include tarragon, chervil and /or parsley. Both the leaves and the stalks of the flowers are used as flavouring similar to chives green onions or garlic and as a stir fry ingredient.

In China, they are often used to make dumplings with a combination of eff, shrimp and pork. The flowers may also be used as a spice. Chives are usually used fresh and are a common addition to baked potatoes, cream soups, and egg dishes. Chives have been cultivated since earliest times and are universally important as vegetables, flavorings, and medicinal plants.

Chives are widely used in stews and soups, especially potato and asparagus soups. The chopped leaves can be sprinkled in salads or used to flavor various sauces, dips, soy mayonnaise, and sour cream. Chives can also be used to garnish cottage cheese, and potatoes.

botanical name : Allium schoenoprasum

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Radish

2009-05-10T12:03:00.000-07:00

Radish can be eaten raw or cooked . The most common use of radishes is garnishing or it is used as an ingredient in green salads. Radishes are root vegetables that resemble beets or turnips in appearance and texture, but have a distinct flavor. It is the root of a plant classified in the mustard family.

The flavor of radish varies from mild to peppery and pungent, depending on the variety. Radishes are available all year long, and are at their peak from June through September. There are five main varieties of radishes Red Glode, daikons, Black, white Icicles, California Mammoth White.

Radishes and their greens provide an excellent source of vitamin C and a powerful antioxidant. It has anti-inflammatory properties too. Radish leaves are a good source of calcium. Radishes contain cancer-protective properties. The sulphur based chemicals present in radish increase the flow of bile. This improves the health of gall bladder. Radish can protect as against ailments like Jaundice, piles, urinary disorders, weightloss cancer Leucoderma, skin disorders, kidney disorders and insect bites.

Radishes are usually eaten raw or in salads. They are primarily used in Japanese and Indian cooking. To retain the freshness and crunchiness it is advised to soak Radish in cold water. Radishes come in a number of varieties of shapes, sizes and colours.

Botanicalname: Raphanus sativus

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food - Apples

2009-05-10T11:58:00.000-07:00

Apples are rich in vitamins and helps to reduce risks of colon cancer, prostrate cancer and lung cancer. Apples also Ever heard of irritable bowel syndrome? If cramps in the tummy are common place for you, it’s about time you learnt more about it. That bothersome tummy ache may be more than just your everyday indigestion. Let’s talk about some.

Is that terrible tummy ache taking the wind out of your sails? Making you sleepless, stressed, and irritable? Well, it’s not just your mind that is irritated but something deep down in your belly your bowel! Get up and get cracking, because it might be a case of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) also known as spastic colon, IBS is a functional bowel disorder characterized by mild to severe abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating in the stomach, constipation or diarrhea and alteration of bowel habits. However, IBS does not permanently harm the intestines. And you can control the symptoms by consuming the right diet, managing your stress and following the right medicine regimen. Here’s how;

Signs to watch out for

There are no specific causes that lead to IBS. It is most often a result of a sensitive colon or large intestine. Here’s what you must watch out for

Irritation in the large intestine
Loose motions for 10 -12 weeks in a year
Recurring tummy ache
Bleeding/spotting in the stool
Getting up in the middle of the night to go to the washroom
Significant weight loss in a very short span of time
Recent changes in bowel habits
Depression, stress, anxiety

Stress and IBS

It might sound strange but stress can stimulate colon spasms in people suffering from IBS. It happens because the colon has several nerves control the contractions of the colon and cause abdominal discomfort when we are stressed. Now you know where those cramps come from? Stress management is an important part of treatment for IBS. Here’s how to manage it:

Stress reduction training and relaxation therapies such as meditation in conjunction with medical aid
Regular exercise, such as walking or yoga
Changes to the stressful situations

Tummy treatments

IBS has no specific treatment but there are certain ways in which you can alleviate the problem. Most important, the patient and the doctor must share a good relationship. The doctor should be able to calm the patient down and tell him/her there is no reason to panic. Patients suffering from IBS are often called “doctor bargainers” because they tend to change their doctors often, thinking someone would have the remedy! However, what they must understand is that it’s not a disease but a functional disorder. Certain drugs can help ease this tummy troubler, so do consult your doctor. Following the correct guidelines can help you go a long way in treating the problem. Let it go!

Health Tips - General Health Care - Nutritious and Healthy food

2009-05-10T11:44:00.000-07:00

Healthy and nutritious food is very important for maintaining a good health. Healthy food involves, regular and timely food, juices, nuts, snacks and much more. A balanced diet, good food habits are essential for a healthy life.

In the normal course of life, we forget to take necessary nutrition that is required for our body and hence we tend to get into many life style diseases. It is very essential for a person to know and understand the benefits of nature's creation like fruits, vegetables, nuts,etc.

You can find useful articles on nutrition and health benefits of various fruits and vegetables. Read on and add these to your daily life. The value of food is more when it is taken in a systematic manner and also by understanding the benefits of every bite we take.

Apples are rich in vitamins and helps to reduce risks of colon cancer, prostrate cancer and lung cancer. Read More
Radishes and their greens provide an excellent source of vitamin C and a powerful antioxidant. It has anti-inflammatory properties too. Radish leaves are a good source of calcium.Â Radishes contain cancer-protective properties.
Chives are known for their beneficial effect on the digestive system and blood pressure. Chives are said to reduce the risk of several types of cancers

Coconut : Coconut is known for its antifungal, anti bacterial properties. Coconut oil forms the base of many Ayurvedic medicinal preparations.

Cherries : Cherries are good source of many vitamins, minerals and are tasty to eat.
Plums : Plums are sweet, juicy fruit. It is a good source of vitamin c.
Spinach : Spinach is rich in iron and calcium. It helps overcome iron deficiency.
Beetroot : Beetroots contains good amount of folate, potassium and manganese. They are less in calories and are effective in curing skin problems.
Cauliflower : Cauliflower is highly nutritious and is effective in curing many ailments. It is rich in folate an dis good for pregnant woman.
Mango : Mangoes are a very popular and widely available fruit. It is rich in potassium and is a known antioxidant.
Tomatoes : Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene. Lycopene is a potent antioxidant.
Musk Melon - Tropical Delight : Musk melon is a tropical fruit which is been cultivated for a very long time. It is a rich source of vitamin 'C' and is effective in reducing body heat.
Cabbage - Healing Properties : Cabbage is a well known common vegetable. Its is low in calories and is long known for its healing properties.
Bitter Gourd - Health Benefits : Bitter Gourd is a tropical vegetable. It is a well known cure for diabetes.
Avocado - for fitness and health : Avocado is rich in pottasium content. The fruit is also a good source of vitamins.
Papaya - A rich source of Minerals and Fibre : Papaya has high nutritional benefits. It is rich in Anti-oxidants, Minerals and Fibre. It also helps in Skin Treatments.
Oats - Fibre food that cures constipation : Oats have some unique fatty acids and antioxidants which together with Vitamin E slow cell damage.
Nutritional benefits of Watermelon : Watermelon is highly refreshing during summer. It does not contain cholesterol and helps in eye sight also.
Nutritional benefits of Banana : Banana helps in the treatment of Depression, Anemia, Blood Pressure, Brain power, Constipation, etc.
Almond: A highly Nutritious fruit : Consumption of Almond lowers cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of lifestyle diseases and gives overall wellness
Egg: A nutritious food : Egg is a healthy and nutritious food. Lecithin in eggs prevents the absorption of cholesterol of egg and other sources too
Calcium: The bone builder: Calcium Builds Strong Bones. Get calcium from greens, beans, or fortified foods. Vitamin D controls your body's use of calcium.
Healthy food for Stress Free Life: Nutritious and balanced diet is a must to free ourself from the physical and mental diseases and relieve stress
Mushrooms - A highly nutritious food: Mushrooms are rich in minerals, vitamin D (ergosterol), thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), dietary fibre as well as all the essential amino acids and are low in fat and calories.
Gooseberry (Amla) : Rich in Vitamin C: Amla or Gooseberry has many nutritious benefits. The amla has been found to be the most abundant source of Vitamin C in the plant kingdom

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Students Zone / Interview Questions / SAP/ ABVP

2009-05-08T00:17:00.000-07:00

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Nosh Yourself Gorgeous with These 9 Beauty Foods

2009-05-07T23:39:00.000-07:00

Berries
The foods you eat can affect everything from the smoothness and clarity of your skin to the shine in your hair and the sparkle in your eyes. So with the help of the experts, we've put together nine of the best beauty foods—guaranteed make you even more beautiful than you already are, inside and out...

Summer is fast approaching, and berries are one of the most delicious (and beauty-enhancing!) foods of the season. "Berries are amazing," says beauty and nutrition expert Lisa Petty, author of Living Beauty. They're loaded with vitamin C, which is "a powerful antioxidant and a key factor in stimulating collagen production… when it diminishes, that's when you get saggy skin." To keep skin supple and smooth, and protect against sun damage, include blueberries, raspberries and blackberries in your diet each day. Petty recommends getting your daily fix with a yummy yogurt-berry smoothie first thing in the morning

Walnuts

Get out your nutcrackers, beauty mavens! Just four yummy walnuts (or eight walnut halves) will get you your daily dose of alpha linoleic acid, which is important for healthy, glowing skin, says Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D., nutritionist and author of The Beauty Diet: Looking Great Has Never Been So Delicious. Walnuts are also associated with shiny hair, vibrant eyes and strong bones. "The type of fats [they] contain are even better for you than salmon, and there is no fear of excessive mercury," reports Susan Ciminelli, author, skin-care expert and owner of Susan Ciminelli Spas. Sprinkle them on salads or in your oatmeal, or dip them in dark chocolate for a decadent treat!

Green Tea

Put down that cuppa joe, and pick up a steaming-hot mug of this beauty brew instead. Already famous as a weight-loss tool and a disease fighter, green tea has also been shown to stave off aging, detoxify skin and increase the effectiveness of sunscreen. "Green tea is 200 times more powerful than vitamin E in fighting free radicals, and it helps cleanse the system and add more clarity to the skin," says Denise Gordon, skin therapist at Eclipse the Salon in Portland, OR. "Actually, in China, they mix green tea with a little honeysuckle and call it 'Pimple Tea.'" Green tea can even be used topically as a toner or to calm down acne, Gordon reveals, but for the ultimate beauty advantage, she recommends drinking it daily.

Yogurt

"The appearance of skin has a lot to do with your digestion," explains Lisa Petty. "Yogurt is especially important for people who have skin problems like psoriasis, eczema and acne," all of which are associated with an unhealthy digestive tract. To keep the digestive tract strong, Petty recommends snacking on yogurt daily. But, she warns, "it needs to be unsweetened: Refined sugar feeds unhealthy bacteria and is counterproductive—you want unsweetened yogurt that has active bacteria cultures, because these help create a healthy intestinal environment." She suggests topping plain yogurt with fresh fruit or homemade granola, and estimates that it takes "30 days for baby cells to reach the surface of the skin, when you would see improvement in the mirror." You can help this process along, however, by gently exfoliating, which will encourage cell turnover.

Low-Fat Milk

In the mood for a tall, cool glass of milk? Survey says, go for it! "Low-fat milk is a terrific source of calcium, which is especially helpful if you want strong bones, good posture, healthy nails and a beautiful smile, too!" says Lisa Drayer. Not only does this creamy beverage contain key nutrients like calcium and phosphorus (both of which keep teeth cavity-free), but a cup of low-fat milk "also provides eight grams of protein, a building block for healthy skin, hair and nails." Drayer recommends you aim for about eight ounces a day to get the maximum beauty benefit.

Kale

Though strikingly beautiful itself, this beauty food is not just a garnish. "Kale is high in calcium and other minerals that are needed for great skin, hair and bones," says Susan Ciminelli, author, skin-care expert and owner of Susan Ciminelli Spas. Kale contains sun-damage-preventing phytonutrients that fight off free radicals and UV-light-protective carotenoids that keep your eyes healthy and sparkling. Add to a fresh salad at lunch, or sauté with garlic, lemon and a drizzle of olive oil for an excellent supper side.

Dark Chocolate

Once thought to be bad for your skin, scientists now say that dark chocolate contains an unbelievable amount of antioxidants—even more than antioxidant-rich green tea and red wine. "Dark chocolate is delicious, and it's great for your complexion too!" says Lisa Drayer. This yummy snack contains high levels of cocoa flavanols, which have been associated with softer, more hydrated skin and a decreased sensitivity to the sun. Drayer recommends a one-ounce (or 150-calorie) serving of dark chocolate daily. Get your fix fondu-style with fresh fruit dipped in melted dark chocolate. Who knew being beautiful could taste so good?

Broccoli

"I'm very big on dark-green foods and leafy vegetables," explains Alan M. Dattner, D.M., founder and director of HolisticDermatology.com. "They contain lots of fiber but have low sugar content." Dattner recommends broccoli, in particular, for its sulfur compounds, which have protective effects against cancer and other diseases. But broccoli has lesser-known beauty-specific benefits as well, the prevention of cellulite being one of them. Broccoli contains alpha lipoic acid, a substance that prevents the collagen in your legs from hardening, which is one of the main causes of cellulite—as good a reason as any to get this leafy green into your diet ASAP!

Tomatoes

These bright-red beauties are full of youth-protecting nutrients like beta-carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E. "Tomatoes also provide the greatest amount of lycopene, an antioxidant that protects our skin against the sun's damaging rays," says Lisa Drayer. And actually, consuming tomatoes in their processed form is just as good if not better than consuming them raw. "Lycopene is better absorbed by the body after it is processed into juices, sauces, ketchup, and other tomato products," Drayer explains. So whip out a can of tomato paste and get to work on the homemade spaghetti sauces and tomato soups! Your skin will thank you.

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