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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.

10 Health Benefits of Cantaloupe / Musk melon

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Cantaloupe or musk melon is an excellent source of beta-carotene, folic acid, potassium and vitamins C and vitamin A. It is an y ellow  orange color juicy fruit with numerous health benefits. Cantaloupe fruit is also called as mushmelon, muskmelon, cantalope, rockmelon or spanspek. #Health Benefits of  Cantaloupe / Musk melon 1.Cantaloupe  is an excellent summer fruit .It   helps to combat the heat in the body and aids in preventing heat-related disorders during summer. 2.Being a good source of dietary fiber ,Cantaloupe aids to prevent constipation. 3. Cantaloupe  helps to  reduce heavy flow and clots during mensuration. 4.The potassium content in cantaloupe helps to bring down the high blood pressure and also aids in sodium excretion and age-related bone loss. 5.Cantaloupe is a great fruit for weight reduction . 6.Vitamin A in cantaloupe helps to maintain healthy skin and hair. Cantaloupe  7.Being a rich source of vitamin C ,it helps to prevent chronic diseases.

10 Amazing Benefits of Peaches

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Peaches are good source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, fluoride, vitamin C, folate, folic acid, beta carotene, vitamin A, and lutein.  Other nutrients found in peaches includes vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and selenium. Health benefits of peaches 1.The calcium and phosphorus in peaches is essential for healthy bones and teeth formation.  Phosphorus  also aids in carbohydrates and proteins metabolism. 2.Peaches contains  Potassium  which helps to regulate water movements,  relieves anxiety,stress and  ensures good kidney health. It  also plays a vital role in the nervous system and in muscles contraction. 3.Peaches are a good source of Vitamin B6 . It acts in protein metabolism and  enhances magnesium absorption.  4. Magnesium  in peaches helps to regulate the transmission in the nervous system. 5.Peaches contain  Riboflavin  (also known as  Vitamin B2) .It enhances Iron absorption,also enhances Vitamin B6 and F

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

10 Hidden Benefits of Capsicum or Bell Pepper

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Capsicum is popularly available  in red,green and yellow color.It is also known as bell Pepper.It is the best vegetable for weight reduction. Health Benefits of Capsicum/Bell Pepper 1.Capsicum speeds up the metabolism and helps to burn calories.It lowers the fat stored in blood corpuscles, called triglycerides and helps in weight reduction. 2.Capsicum has blood clotting properties.Vitamin C is found to play a major role in dissolving blood clots. 3.Capsicum is an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C . These vitamins are powerful antioxidants.They helps in fighting against the free radicals in the body which may cause damage to nerves and blood vessels.And it also helps in treating cardiac diseases,chronic rhinitis,osteoarthritis, bronchial asthma and cataract.  4.Capsicum contains compounds known as capsaicins which is beneficial for treating pain-related diseases.It blocks the transmission of pain from the skin to the spinal cord and prevents the sensation of pai

Beans and your Health

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Beans an excellant source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate and Manganese. It is a healthy vegetable for everyone and its regular consumption protects the body from various diseases.  Beans are good source of dietary fiber.Helps to promote a healthy digestive tract,keeps heart healthy by lowering the blood cholesterol levels and also reduces the risk of some types of cancer .It acts as a bulk laxative and aids in preventing constipation and other bowel problems. Beans are protien rich vegetables with a good amount of vitamins, minerals, and complex carbohydrates.Helps to regulate blood sugar level makes beans good for diabetics. Beans being rich in complex carbohydrates provides energy to our muscles and brain .It fills our stomach easily and satify the appetite. Beans contain good amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium.Responsible for bone health,body metabolism,control heart rate and blood pressure.It is also a good source of Thiamin,