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Healthy tips about
Garlic, Ginger, Onion & so on
- € Garlic and
onions are among the oldest cultivated food plants. Their culinary,
medicinal and religious use dates back more than 6,000 years
- € Crushed garlic
can be used as a dressing for external wounds. It was used extensively in
the Second World War for its antibiotic and antiseptic qualities.
- € To freshen
garlic breath: Swish mouth with lemon juice and then chew fresh parsley
- € There is an
all-garlic restaurant in Stockholm where they offer a garlic cheesecake.
- € All varieties of
garlic--there are more than 450 --are members of the Lily family.
Ginger has been
revered in Indian subcontinent and Chinese civilizations for more than 5,000
years for its powerful healthful properties. The benefits of ginger include:
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Blocking the effects of prostaglandin -- a substance that causes in
flammation of the blood vessels in the brain and can lead to
migraines.
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severity of nausea, even in pregnancy.
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Anti-inflammatory properties that can lessen the pain of rheumatoid
arthritis.
- € Warning action
on upper respiratory tract, and is used to treat colds and flu.
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Relieving cramps caused by
stomach gas. Ginger also stimulates digestion.
- € A wholesome
effect on the circulatory system as it makes the platelets less sticky and
is of great benefit in cases of circulatory disorders. As a mood enhancer,
ginger's cineole content may help contribute to stress relief.
Healthy tips on
eating more vegetables & fruit
Try a wide assortment each day to
benefit from their various virtues. Focus on a variety of colours as each is especially
rich in different types of nutrients. Scientists continue to research the many
benefits of colourful vegetables fruit. Mak4e the most of these benefits by
eating all your colours. The colours are signals to some of nutritious
components in the vegetable or fruit.
Yellow, Orange & Red contains
varying amounts of antioxidants such as vitamins C & carotenoids. Lycopene
is a carotenoid found in red vegetable & fruit like tomatoes, it is
especially high in processed tomato products like V8 vegetable cocktail, Prego
pasta souce & Campbell's tomato soup.
Dark Green are rich in beneficial
phytochemicals including lutein & indoles.
Blue & Purple contain
antioxidants such as anthocyanins & phenolics.
White, tan & brown contain
various phytochemicals, including allicin found in garlic & onions
It's the vitamins, minerals, energy
& fiber in vegetables that help keep us healthy. here is a very general list
of some of what hiding inside your favorite produce.
Vitamin A : Helps us with normal bone
& tooth development.
Vitamin C : Promotes the development
& maintenance of healthy bones, teeth & gums.
Folic Acid : Aids our bodies with the
formation of red blood cells.
Vitamins E : Protects the fat in body
tissues from oxidation
Calcium : Vital for bone development
& maintenance
Iron : Helps with the creation of red
blood cells.
Magnesium : Supports metabolism,
tissue formation, & bone development
Sodium : It is an electrolyte -- a
nutrient that plays a crucial role in the way water is distributed throughout
the body.
All you need to know about Health, Fitness and Beauty with tips and converter:
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