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How your body is benefited when you lose fat?

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When we gain weight,the overall health of our body is affected.Here are the list of 20 benefits which we gain by losing fat. Image showing how the different parts of the body is benefited by losing fat.

7 Iron Rich Natural Foods

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List of seven super natural foods to treat anemia: 1. Beetroot Kheer :             Peel the beetroot skin.Slice them into small pieces.Add a cup of coconut milk and cashews.Include jaggery for sweetness and grind. 2 .Plantain Flower Chutney:                  As usual clean the Plantain Flower and cut them into small pieces.Add Roasted gram,ginger,green chilly,salt and shredded coconut.Finally grind. 3. Soup with drumstick leaves:                        Add  Garlic,pepper,ginger,salt,cumin seeds with drumstick leaves.Boil it.Finally filter it. 4.Mint Juice:       Grind  Mint leaves,lemon juice,jaggery and water.Helps to be active,aids in treating urinary infections. 5.Fruit Salad:        Pineapple slices,Pomegranate,Guava slices mix and serve as salad. 6. Vegetable Salad:        Carrot,beetroot cut into small pieces.Add red chilly powder,cumin powder and salt.Also cut coriander leaves and curry leaves into small pieces.Mix all and serve as Vegetable salad. 7.

Omega-3 Brain Booster

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Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids commonly found in marine, plants and nut oils.OMEGA-3 cannot be synthesized by the human body and some common sources include fish oils, squid oils,other seafood including algae and krill, and some plant oils such as Sacha Inchi oil, echium oil, flaxseed oil and hemp oil.It is vital for normal metabolism and brain function. In other words,Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids, necessary for human health and for normal growth and development. It reduces inflammation and lowers the risk of of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis. Top sources of Omega-3 fatty acids for vegetarians - linseeds,flaxseed oil and walnuts and kiwi fruit. It is considered important for cognitive and behavioral function . Symptoms of omega-3 fatty acid deficiency include fatigue, poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, depression, and poor circulation. “It helps to boost  memory,improve learning and increase brain

What is Nutrition?

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Nutrition is all about the nutrients and how the body uses those nutrients in foods.Nutrition otherwise called as nourishment or aliment.Nutrition  is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Nutrition includes the process of ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, transport, storage and excretion of those nutrients. It also includes the environmental, psychological and behavioral aspects of food and eating. Why is Nutrition Important? Nutrients are very essential for a balanced diet and it also plays a vital role in keeping our body healthier. The nutrients in our food includes:  carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. 1.Carbohydrates  act as a fuel to provide us with energy and aids in building block for other nutrients. Carbohydrates occur as either starches or sugars. The most useful carbohydrates are those found in cereal foods, such as breads, rice, pasta, oats, and starchy

What is a Whole Grain?

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Grains are divided into 2 subgroups,   Whole Grains   and   Refined Grains . Grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies. The nutrients includes  dietary fiber , several B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate), and minerals ( iron ,  magnesium , and selenium). Grains and grain products are important sources of energy, carbohydrate, protein and fibre. Whole grains  are  cereal grains  that contain  cereal germ ,  endosperm , and  bran , in contrast to  refined grains , which retain only the endosperm.  Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel ― the bran (   It contains important antioxidants, B vitamins and fiber) , germ ( It contains many B vitamins, some protein, minerals, and healthy fats) , and endosperm ( It contains starchy carbohydrates, proteins and small amounts of vitamins and minerals) . Examples of Whole Grains Whole wheat bread,Oatmeal,Brown rice Refined grains have been milled, a process t

17 Benefits of Standing

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1.Standing posture is good for health.It renders numerable benefits to your health. 2.Standing , also referred to as  orthostasis , is a  human position  in which the body is held in an upright (" orthostatic ") position and supported only by the feet. 3.Standing is good for health compared to sitting. Standing is the preferred posture to reverse the health consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. 4.T he act of sitting shuts down the circulation of  a fat-absorbing enzyme called  lipase,and may result in  obesity, heart disease and diabetes.While sitting, t he fat in the body will recirculate in the blood stream and get stored as body fat or it clog arteries and cause diseases," Dr. Hamilton says. 5.The act of standing engages muscles and promotes the distribution of lipase , which prompts the body to process fat and cholesterol.  Standing helps us to use more muscles and also aids to physically strengthen it. 6.Standing up posture uses blood glucose an

Seasonal Foods

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Diet according to Summer, Winter and Monsoon/Rainy Season We must change our diet and consume food as per season to adapt our body to the climatic changes and to stay healthy. Summer Food Winter Summer Monsoon/Rainy Take 1.Amonds 2.Ginger 3.Garlic 4.Honey 5.Pepper 6.Onion 7.Chilly 8.coffee 9. Sesame seeds   10.Cinnamon Basil (tulsi),cloves,pepper,walnut,butter fresh vegetables and fruits/dry fruits, dairy products, nuts/oilseeds, whole grains/legumes and ghee,pineapple  Mustard, asafoetida (hing), black pepper, fenugreek, ajwain  Root Vegetables - Carrots, white radish,  Potatoes and yams pearl millet papaya,pinneapple,indian gooseberry,dates Barley,  tomatoes, watermelons,  bananas  grapes Guava sesame oil buttermilk coconut water oats wheat rice lassie Apple tofu sweet lime Kiwi Lemon Mango Orange cucumber Musk melon Strawberry Amla Avoid   1.junk and outside food(Immunity) 2.Oil/fried foods(acidity)

Why Is it Important to Eat Vegetables?

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Vegetables are packed with nutrients(vitamins and minerals) which are good for our health. Why Is it Important to Eat Vegetables? Amazing fact is,all vegetables are  cholesterol free.  Second worthy reason ,most vegetables are naturally   low in fat and calories.  Food that are high in  cholesterol,fat and calories and the e xcessive intake of such foods ends with arising various health problems. Vegetables in our daily diet is a wise choice  for healthy living because they are low in all the above three. Why is Nutrients needed for our body? Nutrients are very essential for a balanced diet and it also plays a vital role in keeping our body healthier.Read What is Nutrition? for more details. When we eat vegetables,our body is supplied with essential nutrients which are needed for healthy living. Additional benefits of Eating Vegetables, 1.Helps to reduce the risk of some chronic diseases.  2.Reduces the risk of heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.  3.Pr

Health Benefits of doing Exercise

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Benefits of doing Regular Exercise  1.Exercise helps to improve our health and it increases the longevity of our life. 2.Exercise strengthens muscles,bones,joints and makes our body flexible . 3.Exercise boost up our energy  and keeps us active all throughtout the day. 4.Exercise increases the metabolism and aids in weight reduction by burning fat.Good remedy for Obesity and over-weight problems. 5.Exercise reduces the risk of strokes and other heart disease .It helps to improve blood flow and aids in raising high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels (good cholesterol) and lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels (bad cholesterol). 6.Exercise improves blood sugar and cholesterol level,reduces blood pressure and body fat.so doing regular exercise reduces the risk of developing  Type II diabetes and high blood pressure . 7.Exercise rejuvenates body and mind.It is the best aid for treating depression,stress and anxiety. Exercise increases the longevity  of our lif

Top 10 Reasons to Do Yoga

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1. Yoga helps to improve our overall health .Yoga strengthens and makes our body flexible. 2.Yoga boosts up our energy and makes us feel relaxed.Yoga practice is a good remedy for stress reduction and mental calmness. 3.The functions of the respiratory system, the circulatory system,heart,liver,kidney,brain and other excretory functions can also be improved by practicing Yoga. 4.Yoga provides complete solution to rejuvenate our whole body system including bones,muscles and nerves. 5.Yoga refreshes both body and mind and keeps us active all throughout the day. 6.Yoga helps in weight reduction .A consistent yoga practice increases the stamina and makes you feel strong and light. 7.Yoga helps in treating diabetes,blood pressure and back pain. Yoga strengthens and makes our body  flexible 8.Yoga provides effective remedy for breathing problems . 9.Yoga gives supreme divine bliss with  innunumerable health benefits .Practicing yoga helps in great way for living