Friday, January 20, 2012

Vitamin E rich peanuts are healthy for lowering LDL


We all want to be healthy and fit but how many of us are aware of the Food and nutrition facts? If one gets awareness as what to eat, I think we can still lead a healthy life without the help of a doctor. If one is careful to choose his/her daily diet most of the nutrition deficiency problems can be overcome.

I am little choosy of what I eat .I always prefer a fruit after my meals be it after breakfast or lunch. I think most of us do that. My question is how many of us practice it? We all slog to earn money; want to lead a luxurious life without taking care of ones health. Is not it quite strange. Yes it is. Better you take care.

Now this blog post is about the health benefits of Peanut. How many of us are really aware that these nuts can do wonders if one includes in his diet? They are enriched with vitamins .They do not cost you much. Anybody can afford to have it. We get them in different forms. Some are coated and fried with masala, some others are just roasted. Some also are found in chocolates. Roasted are the best ones.

Peanuts are rich in vitamin E, protein, and manganese and folate niacin. They are needed for the smooth functioning of the body.Resveratrol, a phenolic anti-oxidant found in grapes also found in peanut. These are also rich in monounsaturated fats (good fat) which also can help lowering low density lipoproteins (bad cholesterol).
These nuts are also rich in fibre that are good for the smooth functioning of the bowels.So have it daily as a part of your diet
Note: Some people may be allergic to peanut just be careful

Friday, January 13, 2012

Antioxidant properties and health benefits of Guava rich in fibre


This is called as poor man’s fruit because it is cheap. This tree grown easily anywhere in India. This fruit contains seeds inside. After washing the fruit this is eaten completely without discarding anything meaning to say the whole fruit is edible. The kernel part of the fruit shows white and light pinkish in color. This is all about the appearance of the Guava. I really do not know if this fruit is available all over the world. If you get a chance better you have it. Most of us think that Apples are the best healthy and nutritious fruits. It may be true but Guavas also prove to be the best ones. According to the Food and nutrition value, a series of test conducted on fruits like Bananas, pomegranates, apples, custard apple and Guava. The highest concentration of antioxidants are found to be in guava .Having the antioxidant fruit in our diet can prevent the aging of skin and also prevention of the deadliest disease like cancer. This fruit also is rich in fibre.This fruit also contains vitamin A C, B1,B2 & B3.

These are the below a few benefits that can be got from guava.

1. Since this fruit is rich in vitamin C this proves to be an excellent antioxidant. This also can prevent the risk of cancer.

2. Good for diabetic patient

3. Improves eyesight

4. Guava is rich in folate content hence it helps in promotion of fertility

5. Its anti-ageing property helps in maintaining healthy skin

Monday, January 9, 2012

3Diet benefits of coconut water


Many of us are unaware that the control of one’s own diet can do wonders.Health and fitness with natural food is good practice of balancing one’s own diet.what I am talking about is knowing which food to take when can save us from falling into illeness. Nutritional deficiency can lead into variety of problems.

Coconut is not new to anybody. This tree grows everywhere. Almost everyone uses coconut in one way or the other.Dry coconut (kernal) is used to extract edible oil and various preparations.dry or the raw coconut also used in preparation of delicious sambar chicken or mutton curry etc.

Now my topic is not on this but on Delicious Teder coconut water.How many of us think about having a glass of tender coconut water when we feel thirsty? I think very a few of us do that instead we have beverages like coke,pepsi etc.How many of us think about having coconut water is so benificial to health. I feel a very countable people do that.

Some people also claim that it helps in reducing weight quickly.This water has a property of antiaging too.It also gives good calories when taken during fatigue.One more interesting thing of this water is that it has no fat and consists of natural sugars and minerals. It is also rich in fibre magnesium and potassium content

So why wait if this is available in your area let have it

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Pomegranate Fruit Nutrition Value and Benefits



Pomegranate is fruit available in India and in some parts of the world. This fruit can be called as a king of all fruits. It has good medicinal properties. It is rich in vitamin C, polyphenols, potassium and B5

Medical studies have proved that juice of this fruit can do wonders. It helps to reduce the levels of cholesterol in human body.

It also contains antioxidants that can have good benefit on the skin (can prevent aging of skin).

It is also proved that it can work wonders in diabetic patients and can control high blood pressure levels.

Pomegranate Juice preparation:

Peel off the skin add the fleshy seeds to a mixer and grind it for 2-3 minutes .Filter the juice and consume it. Follow it for 6-8 weeks and check the cholesterol levels