Tag: Juices

Throwing away food is a criminal waste. We often throw away overripe fruits even though they may still be edible and tasty. If it is completely rotten and inedible, then it is better to throw them. But, most overripe fruits can be converted creatively into many tasty foods that even kids will love. Since they will also contain some nutrition value, it will make an excellent delicious and healthy snack.

Pasta and BBQ sauces are convenient, but they pack in the sodium. Even corn flakes increase salt intake, so reach for oats instead. Love wheat bagels for breakfast? They’re high in sodium even before adding meat and cheese. Vegetable juices and nut butters seem healthy but only if they’re homemade. Many brands add salt for flavor as well. And high-sodium dressings just ruin salads. Make your own dressing with vinegar, oil, or avocado.

The liver is one of the largest organs in the body that has many important metabolic functions. It converts the nutrients in our food into substances that the body can utilize, stores them, and provides them to the cells when required. The liver absorbs toxic substances and converts them into harmless substances or ensures they are removed from the body. By eating certain healthy foods we can promote liver health.

If you are diabetic or have high blood sugar levels, you might have already started controlling your diet. People who have high blood sugar...

If your blood platelet count is dropping or well below ideal levels, you may need to supplement any other treatment with some natural remedies as well. Even if you’re just looking at remedies for a moderately low count, these easy remedies can help. Get some sunshine, cut out alcohol, stay hydrated and consume foods rich in vitamins B12, C, and K that help build and cleanse blood. Or try Ayurvedic remedy amla or drink some papaya leaf juice to help boost that platelet count.

Some foods increase hunger instead of satisfying it. Focus on fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Egg whites are rich in protein, but the yolk adds more substance. Instead of juicing, make smoothies with the fiber-rich skin. Diet soda has artificial sweeteners that increase sugar cravings, so drink with caution. White refined grains are also digested quickly and won’t leave you satisfied. So, for a snack, skip salty foods because they increase energy needs.

It is ironic that many food habits that we consider healthy are not actually healthy. Dig a little deeper and many such food habits will prove to be just myths that you should be aware of. Skipping breakfast is the worst idea ever. Eating protein from non-organic meat like chicken and beef can be bad for your health. It is not true that a cooking spray adds lesser oil to our food. A cleansing diet may not always do what it claims to do.

While we happily munch on our favorite burger, hot dog, or patties, we don't realize the threat of the illnesses that come along with it. Most poultry food like turkey, chicken, and meat like beef or seafood like raw oysters fall in the category of such foods. You should know how these can cause trouble and also know how to buy, cook and eat them for a safer, healthier you. Organic food sources and proper temperature treatment are two options.

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Hair thinning is a major problem these days due to the use of harmful hair care products and heat treatments. Indian gooseberry, eggs, coconut oil, olive oil, avocado, onion juice and orange juice can help you reverse hair thinning, reduce hair fall, and make your hair voluminous. However, using these remedies is not recommended if you have any cuts or wounds on your scalp.

When you make up your mind to start living a healthy life, the first thing you should do is cleanse your system, especially your...

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Breakfast kick-starts our day and sets the tone for how the rest of our day will pan out. If you make the mistake of...

Every serving of red or processed meat increases cancer risk by up to 16 percent. Fried potatoes, like French fries and potato chips, are especially harmful. Other foods that bring on cancer include foods with added sugars, soda, fried potatoes, and refined white flour products. To reduce the risk for cancer, reach for fruits, vegetables, whole grains, flaxseed, and seafood.

Lighten dark spots using baking soda by mixing it with water or green tea. You can also use lemon juice. Baking soda also makes a great face scrub when mixed with sugar or coffee grounds. Move in circular motions and focus on hyperpigmentation. For a creamy mask, combine baking soda with papaya or honey, two ingredients that moisturize and reduce extra oil.