BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS

BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS

1. No Breakfast
People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.
This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overeating
It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking
It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption
Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution
The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation
Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.

7. Head covered while sleeping
Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of
Carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness
Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts
Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely
Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain.


For all who love eating Maggi
DO NOT IGNORE THIS .......

Especially those fond of Maggi.......


'CORRECT WAY OF COOKING NOODLES'

The correct way to cook instant noodles without
harming our bodies and health. `Normally,
how we cook the instant noodles is to put the noodles
into a pot with water, throw in the powder and
let it cook for around 3 minutes and then it's ready to eat.

This is the WRONG method of cooking the instant noodles.

By doing this,
when we actually boil the ingredients in the powder,
normally with MSG,
it will change the molecular structures of the MSG
causing it to be toxic.

The other thing that you may or may not realize is that,
the noodles are coated with wax and
it will take around 4 to 5 days for the body to
excrete the wax after you have taken the noodles.

CORRECT METHOD :

1. boil the noodles in a pot with water.
2. once the noodles is cooked,
take out the noodles,
and throw away the water which contains wax.
3. boil another pot of water till boiling and put the
noodles into the hot boiling water and then shut the fire.
4. only at this stage when the fire is off,
and while the water is very hot,
put the ingredient with the powder into the water,
to make noodle soup.
5. however, if you need dry noodles,
take out the noodles and add the ingredient
with the powder and toss it to get dry noodles.


The Benefits of Garlic



Garlic (Allium sativum) is not only a culinary mainstay,
but also an antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal tonic.
To help prevent or lessen the severity and symptoms of a cold,
eat two cloves of raw garlic at the onset of symptoms.

Chopping or mashing garlic releases the herb's full potential
as the active component, allicin, forms only on contact with air.

To make garlic oil, crush a few cloves into some olive oil.
Let the oil sit for a few days at room temperature, and then strain.

If you use powders, tinctures or other commercial garlic products,
choose those standardized for allicin content.

For a less-intense flavor, put garlic in applesauce or mix with honey.

To avoid garlic mouth, don't chew it and it won't stay on your breath.




Eat to a Healthy life

Seven culprits behind that headache

Tight clothes
Tight clothes and belts that constrict the abdomen can lead to headaches. Squeezing the stomach in, can make your head seem like it抯 about to burst.

What to do: Wear comfortable clothes that stretch or allow you to eat your meals without strangling your abdomen. Don抰 tie your belt too tight and though reducing your weight is a long-term solution, buy clothes that fit for now.

Gastronomy
Eating spicy food, fasting or missing meals can cause the stomach lining to get
inflamed leading to dyspepsia or gas-formation, which results in headaches.

What to do: Avoid foods that give you acidity. Lying down on your stomach after a meal can also cause gastric disturbances, leading to headaches. Drink plenty of water. Antacids can help. Preventing gastrointestinal tract disturbances may keep
the headaches away.

It抯 all in the fragrance
Your head starts throbbing the moment your man sprays on his deodorant. You may be over sensitive to strong smells.

What to do: Simply avoid perfumes and fragrances that make your head swirl. And try to stay away when people are spraying on deodorants and perfumes. Once you catch a headache, you may need pain killers.

Caffeine overdose
Often, caffeine can give you a rebound headache. Certain foods or ingredients, can trigger migraine headaches. Drinks like cola, coffee, coffee liqueurs and tea, and foods like brownies, puddings and cakes can contain caffeine.

What to do: Avoid consuming too many of them. Also look out for other triggers like monosodium glutamate (MSG), processed meat and fish, aged cheese, freshly risen yeast-baked food, red wine, citrus fruits and artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, and eliminate them from your diet.

Brain freeze
Ever bitten into an icecream or sipped on a slushy frozen drink and been struck by a stabbing headache? This is the 慴rain freeze?effect that comes with ingestion and inhalation of a cold foods and beverages. You may be more susceptible to these 慶old?headaches if you are prone to migraines.

What to do: Fortunately, the sharp stabbing spell in the forehead lasts only for
about a minute or two. Prevent brain freeze by consuming cold foods and beverages slowly.

Fashion backlash
You feel a headache coming on just before you抮e going out. Take another look at your heavy earrings or too-tight hairstyle. Heavy earrings that pull your ears down or a hairstyle that pulls your hair back and is too tight can make your head throb.

What to do: Put on a lighter pair of earrings and loosen your hair. If your headache doesn抰 disappear within some time, pop a painkiller.

Environmental causes
Changes in climate, weather, temperature, humidity or high winds may cause headaches. Bright sunlight, glare, fluorescent lighting or television screens can also have the same effect. Also, if the weather is extremely cold, you could be susceptible to a migraine. Pressure changes in airplanes or deep-sea diving can trigger them off as well. Dry and dusty, or smelly, stuffy rooms with poor ventilation can trigger them off because of carbon monoxide poisoning. Pollution, smoke and cigarette smoke may also induce or
intensify headaches.And loud irritating noises can be associated with stress.

What to do: Trigger avoidance, symptomatic control and preventive medications help. Air out rooms and wear a mask while cleaning a dusty room. Wear shades when you go out in the sun and anti-glare glasses while using a computer or watching television.

Source:- Femina online



POTATOES...
Just for your information...


The humble potato in all its thousands of varieties is gaining more and more importance as a food source for developing nations, and the UN has declared 2008 the international year of the potato.


The tubers were first cultivated on the Altiplano of modern-day Peru and Bolivia, and after being introduced to Europe around in the 16th Century, potatoes are now the world's third biggest staple food.


More potatoes are grown in developing countries than in the developed countries, providing poor nations with valuable food and some income.


One of their big attractions is that potatoes provide higher yields in less time than other staple foods.


Amid the growing food crisis, potato prices have also remained relatively stable as they are not traded much across borders.


When boiled, a single medium-sized potato contains about 3g of protein, half the daily adult requirement of vitamin C, and substantial amounts of vitamin B, as well as iron, potassium and zinc.


Pre-Incan cultures and the Incas used the freezing night temperatures and the hot sunshine of the daylight hours to dehydrate and freeze-dry potatoes, a process that is still used today.


About 130 countries are potato producers, growing a total of 315 million tonnes.


China now is the world's largest potato producer, growing 70 million metric tonnes in 2006, but potatoes are increasingly popular across Asia.


Still, experts say it has yet to realise its full potential as a global food source.

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28 Tips for Better Life


1. Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day..
3. Sleep for 7 hours.
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
5. Play more games.
6. Read more books than you did in 2007.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink plenty of water.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
14. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
15. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
16. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
17. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
18. Smile and laugh more.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Call your family often.
21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about. Don't compare your partner with others.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
25. Forgive everyone for everything.
26. What other people think of you is none of your business.
27. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
28. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.


Health is Wealth
Healthy diet

Develop good, healthy eating habits.
The first condition to a healthy diet is to eat a wide variety of foods so
that you can gather all the different nutritional requirements.
In a nutshell, we should eat more fruits, vegetables, yoghurt and yoghurt drinks,
starchy and fresh produce and less sugary, salty, fatty and processed foods.

Eat more fibre

The best source of fibre and the easiest way to consume it is to eat more fruits,
vegetables, beans and whole grains.
Nowadays, most breakfast cereals, and those for children too, are packed with fibre,
vitamins and nutrients.
Start your day with a healthy serving of breakfast cereals
that will take you through to the next meal.

Healthy weight

Keeping your weight at the desired level is tough
but everybody knows the benefits of maintaining a healthy weight.
It lowers the risk of coronary diseases like heart attack and stroke,
diabetes and hypertension, to name a few.
Be aware of what you consume with a strong emphasis on low fat
and low cholesterol foods. Be more active,
choose smaller portions during meal times and eat slowly.

Move more, eat less

Be more active. Choose activities you enjoy and do them every day.
If need be, do them with a friend and both of you can keep each other on track.
Reduce your intake of sweet drinks and junk food.

Turn off the TV

Watching less TV can give you more time to exercise and be active.
Also, you will not be enticed by junk food commercials.
Two ways of reducing TV watching is by:
a) taking it out of your bedroom; and
b) switching off the TV during meal times.

Drink plenty of water

Water helps to soften waste material in the gut and prevents constipation which,
if left unchecked, could lead to digestive stress.

Vitamins and minerals

Try to get all your vitamins and minerals from foods you consume and not from supplements.
Also, food provides the 搒ynergy?that many nutrients require so that
they can be efficiently broken down and absorbed in the body.
Once equilibrium is restored, you will enjoy a sense of well-being.
After all, a healthy body brings with it glowing skin, luscious hair and strong nails.


Benefit of banana
Benefit of banana
After Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a banana in the same way again!
Bananas, containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose, combined with fiber, give an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.
Depression:
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the b ody converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS:
Forget the pills -- eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.
Anemia:
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect way to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power:
200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.
Constipation:
High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers:
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn:
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness:
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites:
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves:
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Overweight and at work?
Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
Ulcers:
The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Temperature control:
Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.


Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking:
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress:
Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes:
According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine," eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrates, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around. So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"


Eat Right to Stay healthy
Unsalted Taste
Bear in mind that salt in great quantities exist in processed food and too much of it tends to raise blood pressure heights, which could lead to heart diseases and strokes. Less is more here, and none would be better!

Say No To Sweet
This certainly applies to sugar and fat in our diets. Fat is necessary, as unsaturated fats helps keep cholesterol levels down. It isn't only the high calorie content you have to worry about but also tooth decay, diabetes etc.

Go Fish
Whether your choice of poison is a hot and spicy fish curry or the healthier sushi, include fish in your diet as often as possible. It is low in fat, high in protein and an excellent source of omega 3 fatty acids - an all-round great-for-health ingredient.

Green is In
You know what they say about fruit and vegetables keeping you regular. While you may not be a big fan of greens, remember that you need to consume at least five portions of a variety of fruits and vegetables daily, from fruit juice to vegetable soup.

Carbo Power
Make sure your diet has enough starch - bread, cereal, rice, potatoes, or pasta - daily, but keep the portions small and healthy with wholegrain bread or brown rice. These food items are a great source of energy and come packed with various nutrients.

Big Breakfast
A quick cup of coffee and nothing else before heading out to work? No wonder you feel out-of-sorts and lethargic. This is the most important meal of the day and it鈥檒l give you energy to face the day鈥檚 challenges. Do not overdose on carbs and sugar, though!

Don't Pig Out
Moderation is the solution to end calorific cravings. Instead of a daily fix, opt to indulge in the most sinful cakes once a week. Also, eat small portions throughout the day, instead of persisting in pigging-out sessions at meal times.

Booze in Moderation
Try to spread the boozing throughout the week instead of binge drinking throughout the weekend. Aside from causing liver damage, excessive alcohol is also bad for the figure as alcohol is high in calories!

Keep Fit
While you may be a fan of every fad diet in town, bear in mind that there's no substitute for regular exercise. If you can't make time for it, opt for workout sessions in the course of daily life - take the stairs instead of the lift and walk to the corner shop instead of hopping into your car.

H20 A Must
Make sure you drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day. We lose so much of it in the business of living - through perspiration to breathing - so drink up. It鈥檒l cleanse your body鈥檚 systems and clear out skin too.

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