Strawberry For Health

A cup of strawberries has up to 130% of the DV of Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant that boosts production of collagen fibers that help keep skin smooth and firm.

More C means fewer fine lines too. People with lower intakes were likelier to have dry, wrinkled skin. Early research also shows that ellagic acid, an antioxidant abundant in strawberries, protects the elastic fibers that keep skins from sagging.

Strawberries may lower your risk of cancer by inhibiting the development of malignant cancer cells. In one study, people eating the most strawberries were 3 times less likely to develop the disease.

Antidote To A Heavy Meal

Have you just indulged in a decadent meal? If so, consider fruits for dessert. Studies by the Journal of the American College of Nutrition showed that eating antioxidant-rich fruits, including berries, grapes, kiwi and cherries, helps minimize the free-radical damages that occurs after a meal.

Eating caloric meals, without antioxidant –rich food like fruits and vegetables, can have harmful-effects over time. So, always try to finish your meal with a generous portion of fruit.

Eat Potatoes To Look Young And Gorgeous

How does it help? It will reduce wrinkles, and build a strong and energetic body.How? Potatoes have Vitamin C, potassium, manganese, B6, copper, tryptophan, and fiber, all of which are great to calm you down and relieve joint health.

Having healthy nerves and joint health not only help you feel better, but you’ll walk and talk differently than if you’re in pain or stressed. In fact, eat potato and you’ll be walking and acting like a carefree youth. Potatoes can be eaten almost daily.

Foods Trigger Adult Eczema, Too

Doctors and parents have long known that eczema can flare up in babies and toddlers who’ve had milk, eggs, or wheat products like bread and noodles. Now. evidence is mounting that adults with eczema may reacts to foods, too.

 

Researchers have found that one in four adults with severe eczema have food allergies. Culprits in one small Italian study included nuts, tomatoes, milk, eggs, and grains. Don’t cut out food on your own; work with your doctor to see if foods are affecting your skin and eliminate one at a time.

Beating Food Cravings

Looking to take control over your cravings? Then do indulge (in moderation). Denying yourself of the very treats you love is only going to make you want them more, and of you cut the out completely you may find yourself binging on them within a week’s time.

Better to keep yourself in check by practicing moderation. Love chocolate? Eat two small squares daily rather than the entire bar. Is it crunch you crave? Trade in fatty potato crisps for a healthy chip alternative.

A Bad Breakfast

You know you’re not supposed to skip breakfast, but did you know that what you eat in the morning sets the tone for your meals, throughout the day? Skip the pastries, energy bars, and sugary juices and enjoys a breakfast that is full of protein, fiber, and healthy carbs such as fruit or whole grain bread.

Patience Key To Good Exercise Habit

It takes at least two weeks, and probably more like four to eight weeks, to turn a new exercise strategy into something that’s second nature. You have to stick with it long enough to face all the challenges you meet regularly in your life and find a way to fit it in, no matter what.

If you can do something for three weeks in a row, you’ve established a good habit. You’ll know it is working because if for some reason you can’t get your usual exercise, you’ll miss it, or suddenly realize that you’re not feeling so good because you haven’t had your usual exercise “dose”.

Oatmeal Help To Fall Asleep

It may be favorite for breakfast, but you might want to pair a bowl of oatmeal with some coffee to make it through the day. Grains in oatmeal trigger insulin production much like whole-grain bread.

They raise your blood sugar naturally and make you feel sleepy. Oats are also rich in melatonin, which relaxes the body and helps you fall asleep.

Posture Practice While Driving

We’d like to have better posture. Take your car time as an opportunity to hone your ability to sit up tall. As you’re driving, bring your awareness to lifting the back of your neck up.

This basic adjustment ripples all the way down your spine and helps it unfurl to its maximum length. Keep checking in with this spot as you drive; you’ll find again and again that you’ve sunk back down into your usual slouch. Just start again. It becomes an exercise for your mind as much as for your body.

The FRESH Boost In The Morning

 

Want to really give your body a shot of energy the natural way that won’t crash your energy level hours later?

Drink freshly squeezed oranges or grapefruits, and eat freshly cut fruits. The natural enzymes from fresh foods will really jolt you to alertness, and you won’t be weighed down by heavier foods like bagels with cream cheese or omelettes.

The Benefits of Cinnamon

A 2003 study showed that as one teaspoon of cinnamon per day can boost the body’s weight-loss ability by reducing blood sugar and promoting healthier processing of carbohydrates. It also lowers LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) by seven to 27% and total cholesterol by 12 to 26%.

Plus, cinnamon has been shown to prevent the metabolic syndrome commonly seen in pre-diabetics. But before you go on piling the spice by spoonful, note that cinnamon contains a chemical called coumarin, which can lead to liver damage if consumed in very large amounts.

Stay Happy By Staying Warm With Hot Cocoa

Clutching a steaming beverage, coffee and tea also do the trick, can elicit flood of positive feeling, according to a Yale University Study. This may be because people associate physical warmth with emotional warmth, say the researchers.

Study subjects held cups of either hot or iced coffee; those gripping warm mugs were more appreciative of friendliness in others and also felt more generous and trusting themselves.

Cholesterol-free Egg Whites

 

An egg is full of cholesterol, Mayo Clinic says, with a single, large egg weighing in with nearly as much cholesterol recommended in your full day’s diet. The full 213mg of an egg’s cholesterol, however, is all in the yolk.  Eat only the egg white and you’re instantly removing the egg’s notoriously detrimental element.

People with no health problems should eat no more than 300mg of cholesterol per day, while those suffering from conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease should eat no more than 200mg of cholesterol per day.

Getting Perfect Running Shoes

Shoes are a runner’s most important piece of gear. Like tires on a car, they are the only thing that touches the ground while we are in motion. Wearing the right kind of shoe (natural/cushioning) can help distribute the forces of impact.

Choose one that fits best and not just for the looks. Better still, do a few test runs few feet within the shop. You will know it is the right one if it feels and runs just nice.