Tips for a healthy living

IS TOO HOT OUTSIDE?

Here is an important tip for the hot hot summer...

It’s important to prevent the UV radiation from entering your skin!!

· Seek the shade, especially during the sun's peak hours (12-3pm)
· Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
· Cover up with clothing, especially a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses. · Get vitamin D safely through a healthy diet that includes vitamin supplements

HONEY

Honey is a natural antiseptic, moisturiser and because of all its antioxidants, it is an anti age fighter as well.

Use a small amount on insect bites or blisters since it has a natural protective salve which seals out further infections and it creates a moist healing environment within.

Do you know any other use for honey... let us know

AFTER A MEAL DO NOT DO THIS:

1. Don't eat fruits immediately

2. Don't drink tea

3. Don't loosen your belt

4. Don't bathe

5. Don't sleep immediately

WATERMELON:

Watermelons are a good source of antioxidants that help your body detox, as well as fight infections, ageing and inflammation. The seeds are also rich in antioxidants.

Take advantage of these benefits, by blending chunks of watermelon to release the goodness in the seeds. This is great to drink when you are hungover!

RED TOMATES:

Starting with the basics, tomatoes contain large amounts of vitamin C. They also contain vitamin A, potassium, and 7 percent of the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of iron for women and 10 percent RDA for men. The red pigment contained in tomatoes is called lycopene. This compound appears to act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that can damage cells in the body.

When choosing your tomatoes, be sure to pick those with the most brilliant shades of red. These indicate the highest amounts of beta-carotene and lycopene. Though raw tomatoes are great for you, cooking them releases even more of the benefits. Lycopene is located in the cell wall of the tomato, so by cooking it, this healing compound is more fully released. In addition cooking the tomato in olive oil allows your body to absorb the lycopene better. Tomatoes don't lose any of their nutritional value in high heat processing, making canned tomatoes and tomato sauce both just as viable and beneficial as fresh tomatoes.

Wishing u are in pink(or rather red) of health...

BANNERS:

Lets start with the benefits of fruits...

Bananas give a substantial instant and sustained boost of energy. They can help overcome or prevent many illnesses and conditions. Bananas contain vitamin B which calms the nervous system as well as potassium, which is depleted in times of stress. This coupled with the low salt content, makes them heart-healthy. Tryptophan is converted by the body into serotonin, a relaxant and mood improver. The vitamin B6 also regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood, as well as help avoid morning sickness.

Bananas are high in iron. A high fibre content can restore regular bowel action. The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system. Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.