Juices and their Health Benefits

Fresh juices from fruits and vegetables offer many health benefits. Drinking juice on a daily basis can strengthen the body and keep the skin, glands and organs well hydrated. Furthermore, juices are easy to digest and make great dietary supplements.

POMEGRANATE JUICE

Pomegranate juice is a good source of antioxidants and also lowers LDL cholesterol. Studies show that it may also slow down the growth of prostate cancer and increase blood flow to the heart in people with certain coronary heart diseases.

ORANGE JUICE

Oranges are your answer to painful kidney stones. Research says that a daily glass of orange juice can reduce the incidence of kidney stones.

CRANBERRY JUICE

Often used as a home remedy for urinary tract infections, cranberry juice is also helpful for bladder and kidney problems. Rich in Vitamin C, cranberry juice offers a healthy dose of dietary fibre, antioxidants and phytochemical nutrients.

ALOE VERA JUICE

Aloe vera is known for its benefits to the skin. It acts as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal agent, preventing illness.

APPLE JUICE

Apple juice contains a host of essential nutrients and vitamins which may help protect the body from certain illnesses such as the common cold.

Courtesy : Times of Inida, Chennai Times, 9/12/2009

Diabetes and Nutrition

Food and Nutrition are the most interesting things in our life. A large portion of our waking hours is spent on planning, buying, cooking and eating food. Of course, food alone is not the key to a healthier life, but good nutrition should become a part of overall healthy life style. Back in 400 B.C., Hipocrates said, “Let food be your medicine and medicine by your food”. They were emphasizing the link between nutrition and diseases.

Good and proper nutrition is very important in managing diabetes and ensures better control and reduction in medicines.Diabetics don’t need a special diet. Interestingly our traditional Indian diets with slight modification in the sugar and fat intake is ideal for a diabetic. But an occasional intake of these foods is permitted only after making necessary adjustments and also avoiding over indulgence, which can create problem. The daily intake should be spaced into three principal meals and two snacks.A diabetic can make his diet flexible to match his customs, likes, dislikes and health condition by adopting food exchange system.

The food exchanges are:

1. Fruits
2. Vegetables
3. Milk and Milk products
4. Oil, fats and nuts
5. Cereals
6. Meat, fish and pulses

7 steps to healthy eating

1. Avoid visible and invisible
2. Fill up with starchy food
3. Eat at least 3 servings of vegetables a day
4. Get rid of the sugar habit but use
5. Eat enough protein
6. Avoid fasting and
7. Quit smoking and alchol
8. Hence “Eat for Health; Not for Taste”.

The Hindu November 14 2006

Radish for health

Radish is an important ingredient in salads. They are known for their antioxidant properties. Radish are also known to have cancer protective properties. Radish can protect against kidney ailments, skin disorders and insect bites. They have varied falvours. Usually they taste quiet pungent. White radish variety is commonly consumed.
Crispy in texture they are an excellent snack to be eaten raw. Raw radish with a dash of lime is an excellent starter.

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