Healthy Eating Tips

HEALTHY EATING TIPS

HEALTH BENEFITS OF TULASI   

Tulasi which is commonly known as holy basil It is widely used in Indian households and temples for worship. This miraculous leaves have some medical qualities and can help prevent as well as cure several illness and Some of the health benefits of Tulasi are given below.

1.CURES FEVER 

It's antibiotic properties can bring down fever.  

2.FIGHTS COMMON COLD

Eat tulasi on empty stomach and you can get relief from nasal and chest congestion.

3.CURES SORE THROAT

Boil few tulasi leaves in water and use for goggling and drinking.

4.RELIEVES HEADACHE

 Make a paste of tulasi leaves and sandalwood and apply over the affected area and the cooling effect shall relieve headache.

5.CURES SORE EYES

Drop a few drops of tulasi leaves into your eyes and get cured from sore eyes.

6.FIGHTS BAD BREATH

 Make a paste of dried and powdered tulasi leaves and mustard oil. Massage the paste over your gums and this can also be used as toothpaste.

7.FIGHTS SKIN DISORDERS

 Tulasi paste can be applied on the skin to remedy a variety of skin problems including luca derma. 

8.CURES INSECT BITES

Make a paste of the tulasi root and apply on the area where the insect bite and stains are found.

9.TREATS KIDNEY STONES

For all kinds of renal stones prepare a mixture of basil leaves and honey regularly. This can dissolve stones and expel them through the urinary track.

10.REDUCE STRESS 

Consume about 12 tulasi leaves regularly which can work as an antidepressant.

11.ANTI - AGING

Vitamin C and A are great antioxidants present in holy basil and protect the skin from almost  all the damages caused by free radicals.

If you want to know the health benefits of tulasi for kids, click here.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF LEMON

Lemon contains a high amount of vitamin C about 31 grams which is nearly double the amount of vitamin C needed in daily diet, fiber and plant compounds that gives health benefits for us. It is very healthy to drink lemon juice every day.

Here I have given health benefits of lemon. 

1.CONTROLS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

It contains high potassium content which is beneficial for people with heart disease. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness and provides a calming sensation to the body and mind. It can also boosts immunity system.

2.DENTAL HEALTH 

Lemon plays a vital role in dental care. It prevents bad breath and make the teeth white just by adding a few drops of this juice to your toothpaste. It can stop gum bleeding inside teeth by massaging lemon juice on the gums.

3.HEALTHY NAILS

Lemon can be an effective nail hardener when it is combined with olive oil. It will not only strengthen weak and brittle nails but also whiten and brighten yellowing nails.

4.DISCOLORED ELBOWS

Lemon can reduce dark patches on your elbow by rubbing the lemon rind on it.

5.CRACKED LIPS

Lemon acts as an exfoliant to smoothen cracked lips Lemon juice removes dead skin cells just by rubbing the lemon rend on cracked lips and wash it by next morning. Thus it facilitates smooth application of lipstick.

6.DANDRUFF

Lemon is a natural remedy for dandruff. Apply lemon juice on scalp so that it can help to remove dandruff and also prevents it's reoccurrence.

7.SKIN CARE

Lemon has the ability to detoxify and exfoliate makes them a best beauty secret for clearer skin.

8.WEIGHT LOSS

Lemons are great source of pectin, a soluble fiber which is naturally low fat and low calorie.

9.PREVENTS KIDNEY STONES

Citric acid which is present in lemon may help to prevent kidney stones by increasing urine volume and urine pH makes less chance for kidney stone formation.

If you want to know the health benefits of lemon leaves, click here.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BANANA

Some culturists believe that banana was the first fruit on earth. The word banana is derived from Arab that means 'finger'. Banana is the most popular fruit in the world. Although we see a few types of banana at local store over 1000 kinds of bananas exist around the globe. The spotted bananas are the healthiest and ladyfinger bananas are the sweetest.

Most of the people think that eating banana makes us fat but a simple fruit with yellow coat and white body have full of benefits.

Here I have given some of the health benefits of banana.

1.AVOIDS SMOKING

Vitamin B and many other minerals in banana can help you quit smoking by reducing the stress in the body and can help both physically and psychologically.

2.CURES SKIN DISEASES

Vitamins A B C and E and minerals such as iron, zinc and potassium in banana are the source for boosting beauty. It is also rich in carbohydrates which hydrates the skin.

3.BALANCE BLOOD PRESSURE

Eating two bananas per day lower blood pressure due to their high potassium content which reduce sodium in the body. Don't eat banana for dinner as it can't digest properly.

4.BOOST ENERGY

Especially eating banana after workouts gives energy because it have the ability to boost energy instantly.

5.MOSQUITO BITES

Rubbing the banana peel on the affected area can moisturize and neutralize some of the itching note.

6.DEPRESSION SUPPRESSOR

Banana helps to overcome depression and stress as it contains good level of tryptophan. Moreover, women who undergo mood swings can reduce depression by eating banana.

7.INCREASED IMMUNITY

Banana are rich in vitamin B6 which keeps the immune system to function properly. 

8.REDUCE CANCER

A fully ripe banana with dark spots on the yellow skin produces a substance called tumor necrosis. The darker the patches the higher the immunity enhancement properties so that it have better anticancer qualities.

9.DIGESTIVE HEALTH

Banana is best for digestion because it acts as a probiotic and promote the growth of good bacteria in the digestion tract.

Here I have given only benefits of banana but if you want to know the benefits of banana leaves then click here.