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Benefits of Custard apple in Winters to Boost Immunity & More

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  A pale green fruit with knobbly skin resembling a brain, the custard apple is not just unique in its appearance, but also in offering a plethora of health benefits. This fruit has a white creamy edible interior with large dark brown seeds. It is both delicious as well as high in nutrients. Also known as sitaphal,sharifa or krishnaguru in India, the custard apple is a seasonal fruit mostly available during the winter season in India. Scientifically named  Annona squamosa,  this winter fruit is believed to have originated in the Andes of South America. It is mostly grown in tropical areas with high altitudes and is hence commonly found in Australia and Africa. But it is now also cultivated in Asia and West Indies. According to several studies, the custard apple is rich in fibre and nutrients. Loaded with antioxidants, it is also  a good source of Vitamin C  and minerals like Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium. Studies point out that not only the...

SUPERFOODS FOR WINTERS

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Chilly winters are here and sudden weather changes make our body more prone to infectious and health problems. So here are some winter superfoods that you can include in your diet each day to   give your body the immune boost and keep infections at bay. Oranges :- Oranges is good for health during winters as it is rich in fibre and vitamin C, which promote digestion , boots immunity, provide skin glow and helps in weight loss.           Carrots :- This vegetable contains vitamin A that helps slow down the ageing process, promote healthy skin, contributes to better eyesight. It help the liver in flushing out toxin from the body and also helps to reduce fat and bile in the liver.          Nuts and seeds :- They have essential fatty acids and help you fight cold and cough, boots immune system , aids better digestion and dryness of the skin from winter.            Ghee :- It  is a good fat w...

AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALMONDS

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Almonds are said to be one of the world’s most loved tree nuts that are highly nutritious and filled with fats, antioxidants including vitamins and minerals . Most people are aware of the facts that almonds are good for your health, but the question lies what are their various health benefits? So top most 10 health benefits are given below: 1. Almonds Reduce Cholesterol. According to a recent study by the American Dietetic Association, consuming almonds were proven to increase your levels of Vitamin E in your red blood cells and also reduces your risks of having cholesterol. By boosting the levels of vitamin E in your bloodstream antioxidants are formed that prevents your cells from clogging developing cholesterol.  Thus consuming a handful of almonds daily can generate more vitamin E into your bloodstream and this can also save you from the risk of developing cholesterol. 2.  Almonds are Good for Your Heart: When almonds are consumed along with some other nuts, it is sa...

BENEFITS OF BEETROOT SMOOTHIE

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  Ingredients 100 gm beetroot 25gm celery stalk/coriander 1 garlic clove 2 tsp-soaked chia seeds lemon juice to squeeeze from top salt and pepper to taste Method: add beetroot, celery stalk/ coriander, garlic and ginger tp the mixture blender with water. Transfer this blended mix to a glass. Add soaked chia seeds to this, squeeze lemon on top and salt , pepper to taste. Sip and relish. Benefits: The antioxidants present in beetroot may help improve immunity and protect against infections. it contains trace amounts of betalain , which acts as a potent anti-inflammatory agent chia seeds are rich in iron, calcium and fibre. Chia seeds is a good source of omega 3, which is important to our body. Beetroots also help boost haemoglobin and iron levels and can also help hypertension associated with pregnancy. NOTE: Please discuss with your doctor , dietitian, healthcare expert before trying any new food in case  you are Diabetic and during pregnancy. In case you are allergic to lemon ...

"EAT MORE OF RAW FOODS"

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                          In This Nutrition week you go with the small good habit that you can include in your daily life . Try to include more raw forms of foods like, raw fruits, vegetables in the form of salads. You can also eat sprouts salads. Try with including one fruit at a time. Start having your favorite fruits, adding salads in your regular diets. Adding a colourful platter of salads is a great step towards this goal.So let's make it a point to "add more raw fruits and vegetables "in our diet. Benefits of eating Raw fruits: 1.It helps in managing weight as these foods are low in calorie and gives satiety due to the presence of fibre in it. 2. Having fresh Raw fruits and vegetables helps you managing lifestyle diseases like diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, High BP, PCOD and prevents from having one. 3. Eating raw fruits and vegetables often makes sure that you get water soluble vitamins like vitamin C and ...

Glutamine Abundant Foods and How They Can Help You To Boost Your Muscle Strength

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Glutamine is one of the twenty amino acids, the individual building blocks that join together to make up proteins in the body. Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid found in human blood, at a concentration of around 500-900 µmol/l. It is considered a conditionally essential amino acid.  Essential amino acids are those that cannot be produced by the body and must therefore be consumed in the diet. A conditionally essential amino acid is one that may stop being produced by the body in specific disease conditions such as prematurity or severe catabolic distress. Glutamine plays an important role in maintaining balance of the body’s acid-base ratio. This amino acid is used to remove excess ammonia, a toxic waste product of deamination reactions.  Glutamine is a very effective intestinal and immune system health compound, as these cells use glutamine as the preferred fuel source rather than glucose. When the body requires more glutamine than it produces naturally, a glutam...