Fri 20 Jan 2012
Health Benefits
The rich potassium content of figs helps to maintain the blood pressure of the body.
Fri 20 Jan 2012
Health Benefits
The rich potassium content of figs helps to maintain the blood pressure of the body.
Thu 19 Jan 2012
Figs tend to be more popular in their dried form because fresh figs are very delicate and tend to deteriorate quickly. When choosing fresh figs, select those which are plump and tender, have a rich, deep colour, are free from bruises and are not mushy.
Wed 18 Jan 2012
A study on mice at Cornell University found that the quercetin in apples may protect brain cells from the kind of free radical damage that may lead to Alzheimer’s disease.
Tue 17 Jan 2012
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Eat an apple a day. Doing that could help you remember to eat an apple a day. It might also help keep your skin from wrinkling.
Mon 16 Jan 2012
Yellow-orange fruits and vegetables contain a good amount of antioxidants including vitamin C, carotenoids, and bioflavonoids. Additionally, the scientists are studying the role played by this family of fruits and vegetables to prevent diverticulosis, cataract, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and hypertension.
Sun 15 Jan 2012
A diet involving regular amounts of fruit will provide your body with antioxidants to help prevent free radicals from attacking the body.
Free radicals are molecules that are produced when our bodies react with oxygen.
Sat 14 Jan 2012
These days our bodies need more vitamins and minerals than ever before and this is because we work longer hours, are exposed to more toxic fumes from pollution and are under more stress than we used to be.
Fri 13 Jan 2012
To make your training effective and to reduce your chances of injuries, follow the tips and guidelines listed below:
1. Warm up before each session. Follow this up with stretches to enhance flexibility and agility. This step is important to prevent injuries. (more…)
Fri 13 Jan 2012
Following are the benefits of exercising:
First, exercise gives people a general sense of well- being and improved self- image. It is a known fact that if a person feels well mentally, his or her immune system will be stronger, thereby giving him or her that extra edge to fight against disease.
Thu 12 Jan 2012
Regular Physical Activities are almost a religion to me! Everything in my life revolves around it including my profession, so should not surprise you if I say that in any condition, disease or discomfort some form of exercise or the other will be beneficial.