Below are given some foods that you should always take to stay healthy.
1. APPLE
Quantity: 1 Apple
Delicious and crunchy, apple fruit is one of the most popular and favorite fruits among the health conscious, fitness lovers who firmly believe in the concept of "Health is Wealth". This wonderful fruit is packed with rich phyto-nutrients that, in the true sense, indispensable for optimal health. The antioxidants in apple have several health promoting and disease prevention properties, and thereby, truly justifying the adage, "An Apple a day keeps the Doctor away".
- Apples are low in calories; 100 g of fresh fruit slices provide only 50 calories. They, however, contain no saturated fats or cholesterol. Nonetheless, the fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which helps prevent absorption of dietary-LDL or bad cholesterol in the gut. The fiber also saves the colon mucous membrane from exposure to toxic substances by binding to cancer-causing chemicals inside the colon.
- Apple fruit contains good quantities of vitamin-C and beta-carotene. Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the body.
- Further, apple fruit is a good source of B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, thiamin, and pyridoxine (vitamin B-6). Together, these vitamins help as co-factors for enzymes in metabolism as well as in various synthetic functions inside the body.
- Apples also carry a small amount of minerals like potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure; thus, counters the bad influences of sodium.
2. TULSI (Holy Basil)
Quantity: 5 Leaf of Tulsi
The tulsi or holy basil is an important symbol in the Hindu religious tradition and is worshiped in the morning and evening by Hindus at large. The holy basil is also a herbal remedy for a lot of common ailments. Here're some medicinal uses of tulsi.
- Healing Power: The leaves are a nerve tonic and also sharpen memory. They promote the removal of the catarrhal matter and phlegm from the bronchial tube. The leaves strengthen the stomach and induce copious perspiration. The seed of the plant are mucilaginous.
- Fever & Common Cold: The leaves of basil are specific for many fevers. During the rainy season, when malaria and dengue fever are widely prevalent, tender leaves, boiled with tea, act as preventive against theses diseases. In case of acute fevers, a decoction of the leaves boiled with powdered cardamom in half a liter of water and mixed with sugar and milk brings down the temperature. The juice of tulsi leaves can be used to bring down fever. Extract of tulsi leaves in fresh water should be given every 2 to 3 hours. In between one can keep giving sips of cold water. In children, it is every effective in bringing down the temperature.
- Coughs: It helps to mobilize mucus in bronchitis and asthma. Chewing tulsi leaves relieves cold and flu.
- Sore Throat: Water boiled with basil leaves can be taken as drink in case of sore throat. This water can also be used as a gargle.
- Respiratory Disorder: Taking tulsi leaves, with honey and ginger is an effective remedy for bronchitis, asthma, influenza, cough and cold. A decoction of the leaves, cloves and common salt also gives immediate relief in case of influenza. They should be boiled in half a liter of water till only half the water is left and add then taken.
- Kidney Stone: Basil has strengthening effect on the kidney. In case of renal stone the juice of basil leaves and honey, if taken regularly for 6 months it will expel them via the urinary tract.
- Heart Disorder: Basil has a beneficial effect in cardiac disease and the weakness resulting from them. It reduces the level of blood cholesterol.
- Children's Ailments: Common pediatric problems like cough cold, fever, diarrhea and vomiting respond favorably to the juice of basil leaves. If pustules of chicken pox delay their appearance, basil leaves taken with saffron will hasten them.
- Stress: Basil leaves are regarded as an 'adaptogen' or anti-stress agent. Recent studies have shown that the leaves afford significant protection against stress. Even healthy persons can chew 12 leaves of basil, twice a day, to prevent stress. It purifies blood and helps prevent several common elements.
- Mouth Infections: The leaves are quit effective for the ulcer and infections in the mouth. A few leaves chewed will cure these conditions.
- Insect Bites: The herb is a prophylactic or preventive and curative for insect stings or bites. A teaspoonful of the juice of the leaves is taken and is repeated after a few hours. Fresh juice must also be applied to the affected parts. A paste of fresh roots is also effective in case of bites of insects and leeches.
- Skin Disorders: Applied locally, basil juice is beneficial in the treatment of ringworm and other skin diseases. It has also been tried successfully by some naturopaths in the treatment of leucoderma.
- Teeth Disorder: The herb is useful in teeth disorders. Its leaves, dried in the sun and powdered, can be used for brushing teeth. It can also be mixed with mustered oil to make a paste and used as toothpaste. This is very good for maintaining dental health, counteracting bad breath and for massaging the gums. It is also useful in pyorrhea and other teeth disorders.
- Headaches: Basil makes a good medicine for headache. A decoction of the leaves can be given for this disorder. Pounded leaves mixed with sandalwood paste can also be applied on the forehead for getting relief from heat, headache, and for providing coolness in general.
- Eye Disorders: Basil juice is an effective remedy for sore eyes and night-blindness, which is generally caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Two drops of black basil juice are put into the eyes daily at bedtime.
3. LIME
Quantity: 1 Lime
Lime is a favorite when it comes to citrus fruits. Whether eaten as a fruit, used in various dishes or consumed as juice, this fruit is something almost everyone enjoys. Citrus fruits are known for their beneficial effects on the skin and lime is no exception. Lime juice, whether taken orally or applied topically, benefits your skin in several ways. Being rich in powerful antioxidants like Vitamin C, citric acid and flavonoids, it is really good for your skin. Besides being effective in skincare, lime peels and lime juice play an important role in hair care as well. Lime occupies an important place among the fruits that possess medicinal properties. The seeds, flesh and rind of this fruit have medicinal properties. Lime juice possesses healing and curative properties. This fruit has been mentioned in ancient Indian and Chinese medicinal texts due to its health benefits.
- Heals oral ulcers and gives relief from congestion and nausea.
- Rejuvenates skin, reduces body odour and dandruff.
- Cures scurvy
- Helps in digetion and eases constipation
- Regulates sugar absorption in diabetic patients
- Eradicates root cause of piles and prevents gout
- Protects eye from aging and infection
- Aids in weight loss
- Effective disinfectant for cholera infected water
- Prevents heart diseases.
4. MILK
Quantity: 1 glass of Milk
Milk is a colloid composed of various enzymes, vitamins, minerals, calcium, protein as well as fat. Since it has a varied combination of different essential nutrients, both adults as well as children stand to benefit from this wholesome, power packed, balanced liquid food item. Children are probably the ones who are urged the most to consume milk on a regular basis. Inculcating the habit of including milk in one’s breakfast is a very healthy diet habit that has positive effects on one’s health not only during childhood, but for the days to come as well.
- Milk contains various micro nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, sodium and phosphates that are required by the body to regulate the various functions of the different organ systems. Potassium is essential for the proper function of the circulatory system and helps in maintaining optimum blood pressure. Milk is one of the best sources of everyday potassium that is required to be supplanted via diet.
- Milk is probably one of the most preferred options of calcium intake. Calcium is required by the body, mainly for strengthening the skeletal system.
- Milk is one of the best protein sources for vegetarians who do not have the benefit of the various animal sources of protein.
- Cow’s milk contains around 66 kilo calories of energy while buffalo and sheep’s milk have higher energy content.
5. WATER
Quantity: 3 liters of Water
Water is the main component of the human body. In fact, the body is composed of between 55 and 78 percent water, depending on body size. Adequate and regular water consumption has numerous health benefits. As an added plus, it has no calories, fat, carbohydrates or sugar. The amount of water you consume everyday plays an important role in maintaining a healthy body. Experts recommend drinking eight to 10 glasses of water each day to maintain good health. Furthermore, the Institute of Medicine has determined the adequate intake of total beverage per day (AI) to be about three liters or 13 cups for men and 2.2 liters or nine cups for women. Water helps keep the body well hydrated, which is essential because almost every cell in the body needs water to function properly.
- Helps to lose weight
- Healthy skin
- Fights Infection
- Get rid of body Toxins
- Healthy heart
- Prevents joint pains and arthritis
- Boosts up Energy
- Prevents Constipation
- Reduces risk of cancer
- Improves Productivity
- Eases Digestion
- Relives Fatigue
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