Pumpkin is low in fat and calories and rich in disease-fighting nutrients such as:

• Alpha-carotene
• Beta-carotene
• Fiber
• Vitamins C and E
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Pantothenic acid

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Plums are a very good source of vitamin C. They are also a good source of vitamins B1, B2, and B6, and dietary fibre. Prunes are a very good source of pro-vitamin A. They are a good source of potassium, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6, boron and dietary fibre. (more…)

Improving Kidney Function
Women eating more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetable per day cut their risk of kidney cancer by 40%. Women eating bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease compared to those who did not eat this fruit. (more…)

Bananas are a great food for all round health benefits, for the average person, dieter or even athletes; they provide greater benefits than most fruits. The combination of carbohydrates and B vitamins present in a banana helps provide an energy boost which makes them great to eat 30 minutes before a workout, or even at breakfast to help boost energy at the start of every day.
Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy (more…)

Dietary and Other Recommendations During the Menstrual Period:
Making dietary adjustments starting about 14 days before a period may help some women with certain mild menstrual disorders, such as cramping. (more…)

Yoga Poses Recommended During the Menstrual Period -

Baddha-Konaasana:
Relieves menstrual discomfort and sciatica also helps relieve the symptoms of menopause.

Janu Sirsasana: (more…)

Importance of Yoga
Yoga treats the root causes of menstrual disorders by helping the condition to be cured in different ways. It is not advisable to do yoga during menstruation. (more…)

Importance of Diet
There is a clear link between menstrual complications and diets that are too low in important nutrients.
Although our fast-paced and often hectic lives can make it difficult to pay attention to what we are eating, nutritionists know that diets contribute significantly to female chemistry. Changing one’s diet can actually be more helpful and effective than hormonal treatments. (more…)

Any time any where stress buster: Meditation…

Meditation is a powerful stress-relieving tool that you can practice anytime, anywhere to relieve tension, improve concentration and re-energize. Like many people, you may be reluctant to try meditation. Perhaps it seems mysterious, intimidating or too unusual. Or maybe you’ve tried it and felt silly or it didn’t seem to work. But if you find yourself stressed out, filled with worry, or just not feeling your best, you might want to give it a try. The results may surprise you! (more…)

Desk Exercises help maintain Ergonomic Well-Being. These exercises are recommended for computer users throughout the day…

When muscles remain stationary, circulation decreases, muscles tire, tasks become more uncomfortable for the computer user to perform. Incorrect computing posture habits combined with long-term stationary sitting are considered causative of medical problems known as Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) or Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). (more…)