Tag: Smoothies

Used in Ayurveda for decades now, turmeric is an amazing herb for your health. Eating turmeric every day can prevent/treat many diseases including cancer, arthritis, indigestion, respiratory issues, and heart disease. It will also detoxify your liver, purify the blood, improve sleep quality, and treat depression. Add turmeric to your diet in dishes, tea, as a paste, or in the form of smoothies.

Raw cocoa powder is not just healthy, but also incredibly versatile. From sprinkling it over toast and enhancing the taste of nut butters to yummy granola bars and fruit dips – each of these tips will help you and your family indulge your sweet tooth sans the guilt or the health concerns!

Weight gained through poor lifestyle choices can lead to a lot of health problems. If you are looking forward to gaining weight naturally without risking your health, you should make positive lifestyle changes. These include eating nutritious meals, exercising right and following them consistently.

You may have heard about natural detox drinks that can cleanse your body. If you are not sure of your choice, here we bring...

Get ready for a breakfast makeover. To blast your belly fat, one ideal way is to start from the fat-busting breakfast itself. Gradually you can...

In Hashimoto's, the immune system attacks the thyroid gland. To boost thyroid function, drink a smoothie made of 1 cup coconut milk, ½ cup frozen blueberries, a handful of spinach, ½ tsp cod liver oil, and a pinch of sea salt. The vit. D in cod liver oil prevents autoimmune attacks, while coconut milk provides good fats. It's also unlikely to set off any allergies or worsen your autoimmune condition. Sea salt helps resolve the adrenal gland issues linked with Hashimoto's, and some spinach now and then helps too.

Eyes are the most ignored organ of our body. Besides eating the wholesome food, the smoothie of carrots, blueberries, sunflower seeds, spirulina powder, and leafy greens strengthens the eyes. The herbal eye wash, using the herb eyebright, is beneficial for improving poor sight. The herbal tea consisting of goji berries, ho shou wu, red jujube dates, and chrysanthemum flowers nourish the eye. Do exercises, take breaks while working on computers, don't always wear the glasses, let sunrays cross over your closed eyes, use quality sunglasses, and prefer natural light for healthy eyes.

If you're a heavy sleeper, set 2 or 3 alarms that's most annoying to wake you up. Encourage yourself with a pre-exercise smoothie which are healthy and delicious too. Go to bed early and match your responsibilities with your exercise days. Don't cover yourself with heavy blanket as that can make you more cozy. Avoid energy drinks. Arrange for breakfast and next day's exercise schedule before going to bed. Enjoy the sunrise and sunset and be healthy.

Eating habits impact your concentration while practising yoga. Sattvic food i.e., the 'pure-essence' food can help. A simple smoothie with strawberries, kale, almond milk, and broccoli sprouts is full of nutrients and increases vitality. Almond butter+banana+greens' smoothie has vitamin B and is loaded with energy minerals. Hot oatmeal with spices is easily digestible and provides optimal energy. Also, avocado and sprouted toast and green juice oxygenate your cells and provides required nutrients.

With a growing consciousness of food sustainability, many people are trying to repurpose previously neglected parts of the plant. Celery leaves, carrot stalks, drumstick...

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After chihuahuas and chokers, green smoothies are the newest accessory every Instagram star has on their account. After seeing countless pictures of gorgeous women...

If you are on the lookout for a healthy way to shed some pounds, then starving yourself with crash diets or killing yourself at...

If you are planning to cut down on some calories and get back in shape, your best bet are fruits and vegetables. But how...

Staying healthy during the holiday season can be tricky, but it’s possible. Start by eating breakfast to prevent overeating later on. A simple healthy snack or glass of water can also help. When you’re celebrating, sip water in between cocktails to limit unhealthy food choices. And if you have a sweet tooth, treat yourself with a small bite and kick the craving early. Don’t forget to make time for some rest and exercises, two things that will keep your weight in check.