Nutrition
Jaggery is a sweetener, unrefined sugar extracted from sugar cane or palm, becoming popular as a healthy alternative to sugar. It has a better nutritional profile that ordinary sugar but is high in calories. It is said to improve the immune system, digestion, and liver health but there is no substantial evidence to support the same. However, eating any source of sugar leads to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.
For gaining weight in a healthy way you need to consume in larger quantities and get bigger, but at the same time, you must also avoid unhealthy weight gain leading to fat accumulation. The first step is to intake at least 500 extra calories daily to gain weight in a week. Keep exercising and lifting weights but also ensure that you get a proper 8-hour sleep because that is the time when muscles grow faster. Start eating more fruits and veggies and have a protein rich diet. Maintain your intake of carbs and monitor your progress weekly.
The best way to handle a cough, sore throat, asthma, infections or breathing issues is with the help of a powerful natural antibiotic. A healthy mixture of 6 garlic cloves, 4 teaspoons of ACV, half a cup of honey and water can be a powerful natural remedy to boost immunity. Crush the garlic first, then mix all the ingredients and store it for the entire night. Strain the liquid in the morning then store it in another container. Consume 5 drops daily to boost immunity and if you are infected, take a teaspoon every 2 hours.
The discovery of this amazing rainforest berry containing powerful anti-cancer properties has given a new hope to the world. It might even turn out as a permanent cure for cancer. The rainforest plant is called Brushwood tree, seeds of which grow exclusively in north Queensland. The seeds contain an extremely high amount of cancer-fighting properties. It is said that cancer gets destroyed within minutes just after consuming them.
Most people adopt a healthier or a specific food diet with a hope to reduce their belly fat or size of waistlines. But recently scientists have come up with a super diet which reportedly will be able to transform your health permanently. This diet is called “Fasting Mimicking Diet” (FMD). It is strictly made up of a variety of essential nutrients in a precise ratio. It is said that following this only for five days will change everything. Go give it a try!
Vitamin D is highly responsible for strength and athletic performance of your body. A new research has claimed that athletes with higher Vitamin D levels were able to perform 77% better than those with lower D levels. Vitamin D enables the muscle cells in our body to efficiently release calcium during the muscle contraction process leading to powerful contractions. This means you lift heavier, jump higher and sprint faster.
Curd is a great dairy product with natural health benefits but did you know that it can also aid in preventing the risk of breast cancer? It is studied that intake of probiotics might actually increase the proportion of beneficial bacteria in the breast and thereby prevent the risk of cancer. The two beneficial bacteria produce antioxidants that neutralise reactive oxygen species which can potentially cause DNA damage leading to cancer.
Recently a study has found that to avoid the risk of type-2 diabetes, a plant-based diet can be highly beneficial. Diabetics are restricted with various food choices and still need to meet their daily dose of nutrition. A plant-based diet is claimed to provide high fibre, unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants and micronutrients such as magnesium which together helps to prevent type-2 diabetes.
Oil pulling is a traditional Indian remedy. It has been practiced since ages for maintaining wellness. In this process, oil is swished around the mouth which is believed to help eradicate toxins from the body. This makes you revitalized and healthier. The best time to do oil pulling is before breakfast. If you want to heal effectively, repeat three times a day.
It is always said that “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food”. It is true that if you eat the right food, it can help you lead a healthy life. Certain food items have powerful sickness-fighting properties. They help to relieve some symptoms and heal quickly. Best items to have when you’re sick include chicken soup, broths, garlic, coconut water, hot tea, honey, ginger, spicy foods, bananas, oatmeal, yogurt, avocados, leafy green veggies and certain fruits.