Monday, 6 January 2014
Salmon: A Super Food For Heart
Salmon fish
The American Heart Association recommends two servings of salmon or other oily fish a week.
Salmons are rich in omega 3 and omega-3s lower risk of rhythm disorders, which lead to sudden cardiac death.
Salmon is a top food for heart health because it's rich in the omega-3s EPA and DHA.
Salmon lowers blood truglycerides and reduces inflammation.
Red Wine Is Good For Your Heart
Red wine which is also an alcohol is a heart-healthy choice for people who drink alcohol.
Alcohol can help to boost the good cholesterol, HDL.
I advice you consider your health condition first before embarking on taking alcohol.
Moderate alcohol is good but alcohol is not good for people taking aspirin and other medications and for some people with certain health issue.
One drink a day is recommended for healthy women and one to two for healthy men.
Red wine contains the antioxidants resveratrol and catechins which help in protecting the artery walls.
Red wine
Moderate consumption of alcohol is encouraged while too much alcohol hurts the heart.
Sweet potatoes is good for heart and diabetes
Sweet potatoes are a hearty and healthy substitute for white potatoes especially for people concerned about diabetes.
With a low glycemic index,these spuds will not cause a quick spike in blood sugar level.
Sweet potatoes contains ample fiber, vitamin A and lycopene which made it healthy for heart and diseases such as diabetes.
NOTE
You can enhance their natural sweetness by adding cinnamon and lime juice instead of sugar.
Coffee and Tea can ward off type 2 diabetes
Coffee and tea may help to protect your heart by warding off type 2 diabetes. Studies show that people who drink 3-4 cups a day may cut their risk by 25 percent. Even decaffeinated coffee works.
Caution:
Those who already have diabetes or hypertension should try to avoid coffee as caffeine can complicate these conditions.
Sunday, 5 January 2014
Fastest way to dry nail polish
Old nail polish can take eternity to dry. One working method of drying polished nails is to use ice cold water as this seal and harden it quickly.
How to do it : Allow nails to air-dry for 2 minutes and then submerge in ice-cold water for about 3 minutes.
Another method is to blast nails with cool air from a hair dryer. this helps each layer of color to dry quickly.
How to do it : Allow nails to air-dry for 2 minutes and then submerge in ice-cold water for about 3 minutes.
Another method is to blast nails with cool air from a hair dryer. this helps each layer of color to dry quickly.
Saturday, 4 January 2014
Foods that help fight against belly fats
Fruits and vegetables
All fruits and vegetables, due to their rich
nutrient and fiber content, help to combat chronic inflammation, so make
sure to include fruits as part of your daily diet routine.
Some of the anti-inflammatory fruits and vegetables to include in your meal plan include pineapple, apples, berries, , mushrooms, papaya and spinach.
Some of the anti-inflammatory fruits and vegetables to include in your meal plan include pineapple, apples, berries, , mushrooms, papaya and spinach.
Green tea
Green tea can help you to reduce your waistline and it also fight against inflammation. This is due to the presence of flavonoids in
this with natural anti-inflammatory properties. It also contain the compound
EGCG which help to reduce body fat.
Monounsaturated fats
It helps to raise your
healthy HDL cholesterol levels along with reduction of overall inflammation. Plants with monounsaturated fats include olive oil, almonds, and avocado.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Adiet with a high
percentage of omega-3 fatty acids and a low percentage of omega-6 fatty
acids has been linked with decreased inflammation. Great food sources include walnuts, flaxseed, and fish, such as wild Alaskan
salmon.
Spices
Food regarded as spices includes garlic, turmeric,
cinnamon, ginger, and chili peppers and they are known to have potent inflammation-reducing
capabilities.
Water
Dehydration is not good for your body and it kills. Staying hydrated can be of great help in flushing inflammation-causing toxins out of your body.
Whole grains
Whole grains are rich in fiber therefore help control the
insulin response in your body. Whole grains are anti inflammatory because of the high Vitamin B contents that help reduce homocystine which is an inflammatory hormone in the body.
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