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Health Benefits of Watermelon

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Watermelon : Best Fruit to Beat the Summer 1.It is an excellant fruit especially for pregnant ladies as it helps in treating morning sickness .Another benefit,it greatly aids in the development of baby's brain, vision, nervous and immune system. 2.Watermelon has extremely high water content and therefore it helps to boost hydration .It helps to beat the summer by  cooling the body and it is good for skin. 3.Watermelon is a good source of Vitamin A,vitamin B1 and B6,vitamin C,pantothenic acid, biotin, magnesium, potassium and dietary fiber. 4.Being rich in Vitamin C, it helps to boost the immune system and fight against infections. it protects the body from cell damage by free radicals which cause chronic health problems,including cancer and heart disease. it helps to build healthy teeth and gums. 5.Watermelon rich in Vitamin B1 and B6 serve as a wonderful energy booster and thirst quencher.It refreshes body,mind and gives full of energy aft

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

Health Benefits of Green Tea

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1. Green Tea has numerable health benefits because of its anti-oxidant properties .It is rich in amino acids and vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin C and vitamin E.It contains a most powerful antioxidant called Epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG) which helps in treating health disorders like Rheumatoid arthritis,High cholesterol levels,Cardiovascular disease,Infection,Impaired immune function and tooth decay. 2.Regular consumption of green tea reduces the risk of heart diseases and strokes .It helps to block the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol, increase HDL (good) cholesterol and improve artery function.It is a good beverage to burn fat and reduce weight .It also prevents diabetes. 3.Regular consumption of green tea helps in the reduction of hypertension. 4.Green tea is a mind refresher and helps in treating headache and fatigue. Green Tea 5.Freshly brewed green tea when steeped for 5 minutes helps to get the  maximum benefit

Health Benefits of Almonds/Badam

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1.Almonds,a healthy nutritious snack,rich in protein and fiber, boost up the energy level naturally.As a fiber rich content,helps in preventing constipation . 2.Almonds are low in calories and contains no cholesterol.It gives the feeling of fullness to the stomach and reduces our food intake.So daily consumption of almonds significantly helps in weight reduction. 3.Almonds reduces the total cholesterol in our body.It helps to  increase the amount of HDL cholesterol and reduces the LDL(bad) cholesterol levels in blood 4.Almonds stabilizes the blood sugar level and helps in treating diabetes . 5.Almonds,rich in Omega 3 fatty acids and are considered as brain food .It helps in sharp, intellectual and healthy brain development. 6.Regular consumption of almonds reduces the risk of cancer,diabetes,Alzheimer's disease and other chronic illness. 7.Almonds,being a storehouse of nutrients helps to improve cardiovascular health. Almonds/Badam 8.Almonds being rich in 

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

Health Benefits of Beetroot

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1. Beetroot helps to maintain a healthy lifestyle as it contains potassium, magnesium and iron and source of vitamins like vitamin A,B6,C and folic acid. Beetroot also contains carbohydrates, protein, powerful antioxidants and soluble fibre. 2. High content of nitrates in beetroot produces a gas called nitric oxide in the blood which widens the blood vessels and lowers the blood pressure. 3. Antioxidant like Betacyanin in beetroot helps to reduce the LDL cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke.It also helps in preventing colon cancer. 4. Beetroot contains folic acid which is essential for normal tissue growth.Being a rich source of iron,it is good for anaemia and fatigue.Beetroot is a must vegetable to be included by a pregnant woman in daily diet especially during the first three months of pregnancy.It also helps to boost up the stamina. 5. Beetroot contains the mineral silica. This helps the body to utilise calcium, which is important for musculo-ske

Health Benefits of Honey

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Honey contains many vitamins(B1,B2,C,B6,B5,B3)and minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, sodium chlorine and sulphur.So using honey in our daily diet is good for our health . Like sugar,Honey also contains glucose and fructose.Both are considered as energy boosters. But we can consume honey and reduce the usage of white sugar. Because Sugar gives temporary energy and it has no nutritional value rather it harms and it is consdered as the main contributing factor for diabetes.Moreover in the process of manufacturing sugar,almost all its vitamins and mineral are destroyed. Honey,a natural sweetener and energy booster with plentiful of vitamins and minerals is subjected only to minimal heating. Honey is used for skin treatments.It helps in skin rejuvenation and effectively used for treating acne.It is a bleaching agent which makes skin shine and glow.With its antimicrobial properties in great way it also helps in treating burns,cuts and wounds. Hon