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7 Healing Foods to fight common cold

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1. Chicken soup why: It's been called nature's penicillin and is at the top of the list for its curative powers. Hot chicken soup helps clear clogged airways, 2. Hot and spicy food Chilies or spicy sauces to help ease congestion. Cook Indian or other ethnic foods that contain these ingredients, or simply add a spicy sauce to foods for extra zip 3. Garlic This fragrant bulb contains a flavoring agent called alliin which acts as a decongestant. Garlic is also believed to act as an antioxidant and destroy free- radicals, the active oxygen molecules that damage cells 4. Fluids To keep you liquefied. 5. Citrus fruits Reach for citrus fruits to increase your vitamin C intake. Drink orange juice for breakfast, snack on half a grapefruit, or add tangerine slices to a lunchtime salad. Getting an increased amount of vitamin C is especially important if you smoke, as smoking increases both your risk of catching a cold and your body's need for this protective vitamin....

Why Not Try Fruits Instead of Pfizer?!!

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By John Smith Since the creation of enhancement pills, many a good man has been completely religious to the idea that this is the only way to go. When Pfizer Viagra first hit the pharmacy shelves in 1998, it was received with mixed feelings some of doubt, some of excitement, and some of fear. Yet today it's become such a widely recognized name for the cure of ED, that it's hard to miss it. Most men are quick to rush to the doctor for a prescription for the little blue pill as soon as they notice that things are not going as they should be, and while there are times when a Viagra prescription may be required for genuine ED reasons, most of the times you can boost your masculine libido by natural means, that way you don't have to worry about any nasty side effects or other problems. Fruits produce one such avenue for boosting libido. Some of these fruits are: Watermelon is top of the list of stimulating fruits. It has received world acclaim in recent times as the ...

Apples protect women from cancer

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Scientists from New York came to the conclusion that only one apple a day may reduce the risk of cancer of the breast. However, for this it is necessary to include in your diet and also some other products, write the foreign media. If on apple eat in combination with other fruits and vegetables, it will significantly reduce the risk of cancer in women. It does not really matter what kind of products will be included in the diet further. The study showed that apples contain large amounts of phenolic resin and flavonoids, which are very effective in the prevention of cancer. An experiment was conducted on laboratory mice, the risk of cancer which was 81%. Within 24 weeks of scientists gave rodents 1, 2 or 3 portions apples. When the experiment was over, it was found that the risk of developing cancer in mice who ate one serving of apples a day, up 57% from consuming 2 servings - 50%, while those eating 3 servings - 23%.

People are more likely to choose a healthy diet

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Scientists conducted a study which confirmed that the level of happiness depends on the amount of fruit on the daily menu. It produces our food mood. British scientists conducted an experiment of 80 thousand people. Results showed that the amount of fruits and vegetables in the human diet is associated with how happy she or he feels. The highest level of happiness experts have recorded in people who consumed about 7 servings, or 85 grams of fruit and vegetables a day. Thus, happy people are more likely to have chosen just a healthy diet, which became one of the reasons for their satisfaction with life.

For vegetarians

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Vegetarians argue that people who refuse meat, generally have better health than those who consume meat. Perhaps this is so. But it is worth considering that a proper vegetarian diet means not only giving up meat, but also a healthier way of life - the rejection of drugs, alcohol and smoking. Vegetarians believe that their diet helps fight obesity (and overweight - one of the enemies of male potency). Unfortunately, not always know how to eat a balanced vegetarian - no meat meals can also be overly rich in carbohydrates and fats. People who adhere to a vegetarian diet, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease (a negative influence on the quality of sexual life obviously) is lower than that Those who use the meat. According to American scientists, men, in the daily diet including meat, sick of prostate cancer is 3.6 times more likely than vegetarians. Vegetarians consume more plant food that is rich in fiber, which helps normalize the digestive process and therefore has...

A Grandma's Guide to Staying Fit on Her Golden Age

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Admit it. One of the most feared changes in life is getting old. But, it is an established fact that each one of us will be like one someday. Nevertheless, regardless of age, one has to stay healthful and physically fit. The following are 10 ways on how to stay fit and healthy at 60. Choose less acidic foods; eat more alkaline foods, instead. Other than alteration in the digestion process in older individuals, too much acidity can cause reduce absorption of calcium in foods. In similar manner, grandmothers and grandfathers are also advised to only eat lighter meals so that they are easier to digest. Experts prefer 6 small, frequent meals for older people. Do exercise. A perfect exercise for older people is resistance training. Resistance training works by preventing muscle wasting, since normally, older people are at greater risk of losing muscle mass. Do resistance training approximately three times a week reduce spine fracture risk. On top of that, walk daily. One essential th...

Less Microwaving - Push for Fresh Fruits for Better Health

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Let's be honest no one thinks that popping a frozen dinner into the microwave is the best way to go about improving his or her health. The larger problem is that microwaving is just too easy a notion mothers in the 1950s would've been all too happy to test out. Invented the mid-60s to make things just that easy they've become a crutch for a society that is today too busy and too tempted to make healthy eating choices. It doesn't hurt that many microwavable food items, like Pop Tarts, are designed to make us crave them. Vitamins and nutrients Fruits have long been known to provide vitamins and nutrients that processed foods just don't offer, and they do it with a portability that many microwavable food items are only now beginning to rival. According to the United States government, a diet rich in fruit may reduce the risk for heart attack and stroke, as well as various types of cancers. High-fruit diets provide fiber, which can help with obesity and type 2 dia...

Proper Diet for Pregnant Women

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Proper nutrition during a pregnancy is vital to the development of the child within, allowing it to grow and develop properly. There is a reason why women should consume about 300 more calories daily to offset the extra nutrients required by the child. Nausea and feeling sick will be part of the first few months of a pregnancy, however the need for a well-balanced diet is undeniable no matter how one feels. There are plenty of good foods out there and in this article we will cover some of them. We hope you will have a better idea what to eat thanks to our tips as your child develops: Eggs Offering more than 12 vitamins, minerals and plenty of protein, they will help your baby's cell growth. As your pregnancy progresses you will need to address the growing needs of your own body as well and eggs are an excellent addition to your diet. They are also rich in choline which boosts the growth and health of the central nervous system of your child as well as vision development. Sa...

How to Help Children Eat Healthier

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Child obesity is becoming a more and more serious problem now, more than ever, and it is vital for you to teach your children proper eating habits. They need to be learned from the youngest of age. Once a kid does get used to eating healthy, these habits stick for a lifetime. And if they do it without a problem at home, they will surely do it not only at school too, but everywhere else as well. All problems, connected with children's bad eating habits are usually rooted in the household. When a parent rarely prepares homemade dishes, but rather buys takeaway meals from fast food franchises, this is when kids start developing these ill eating habits. It's a proven fact, that children are constantly exposed to all sorts of junk food, but it is their parents duty to keep their sons and daughters away from them and to help them lead a healthy diet. Here are a couple of useful tricks on how to do so. 1.Guide the choice of food, don't dictate it Have a big variety of healt...

Acid Reflux Cause Natural Remedies

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Acid reflux, also called heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), happens when stomach acid rises into the esophagus due to a weakened esophageal sphincter, according to doctors at the Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology clinic. Chest discomfort, a burning sensation in your upper stomach or lower throat and occasionally a bad taste in your mouth characterize the disease. If you're tired of buying a new pack of antacids every day, perhaps a diet change can do the trick. Complex Carbs Eat breads and grains that are low in fat and high in complex carbohydrates, recommends Jackson Siegelbaum Gastroenterology. Try to avoid heavily processed breads that are high in fat and low in nutrition. Writers at Health Castle recommend eating multiple small meals every day instead of large meals since a large meal on your stomach requires additional stomach acids. Make sure you eat plenty of rice, pasta and breads. These help ensure that the acids in your stomach have complex foods...

Healthy Food for Growing Muscles

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Did you just picture Olive and Popeye? Yes, they are the classic cartoon characters. Popeye is the character with rich muscles and gets his strength from eating spinach, and Olive is a skinny lady who is Popeye's love interest. Listen to your body Our body tells us if we are living a healthy diet. Our skin, our eyes, our hair, and even our finger nails can tell what we are not eating and we have been doing to keep either a fit or fat body. The ultimate manifestation of a great wealth in health is our figure, the contours of our body tells us if we had been eating and moving right since the growth of our first tooth. Figure, contour, shape, muscle formation and skin color. These are outward proof of a good discipline and healthy routine. A well-toned skin and a firm muscle is basically everyone's dream to have, but unfortunately 99% just dream about it and fail. Only 1% of us persistently and successfully gets to the finish line. You shouldn't read huge custom resea...

Hair Fall Remedy

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Biotin! Biotin (also called hair growth vitamin) is a water soluble vitamin found in many foods. It is one nutrient that keeps skin, hair, eyes and a few other organs healthy! An adult needs 30 mcg of Biotin per day. FOOD Sources 1. Liver 2. Egg 3. Sardines and Salmon 4. Poultry 5. Avocado, cauliflower, mushrooms, raspberries, bananas, dairy, nuts such as peanuts, walnuts, almonds and pecans, soybeans,beans and legumes, whole-wheat bread. A combination of Biotin and other Vitamins like Folic Acid, Vitamins A, C and D are said to be beneficial for hair problems.

Weight loss tips

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Weight loss is counted amongst the biggest concern of every individual these days. There hardly exists a single person who will claim not to be concerned about his growing fat. Experts suggest that you don't need big plans to get rid of the unwanted fat. Sometimes incorporating small changes in your life lead to perfect YOU. Aim behind loosing weight: Loosing the extra fat accumulated all over your body. Getting a lean toned body with perfect abs. Three essential ways those accomplish your target: A healthy blooming diet plan. Cardiovascular exercises. Strength workouts. Tips that lead to a guaranteeing weight loss: Calculate exactly how many kilos are required to be lost. Abrupt start to weight loss is considered a crime if you really determined to cutting off the extra kilos. Make a habit of eating less from outside. Learn to cook healthy food at home and enjoy it. Grabbing junk food on every alternate hours gobs unnecessary calories and nothing else. Avoid it as much...