FRUITLETS FOR DIABETICS Fruits can take: Most people think that fruits are not good for diabetic patients. This is not true completely. Some fruits that are rich in fat & sugar content may increase blood glucose levels. But some fruits that are good source of proteins, vitamins and minerals and have less sugar content . Fruits that are rich in fiber content must also be consumed in limited quantities. Following are the best fruits for diabetic patients. Avocado, Cherries, Lime, Olives, Kiwifruit, Pears, Apricots, Pomegranates, Blueberries, Grapefruit, Rose apple, Apple, Papaya, Watermelon, Plums, Strawberries, Muskmelon these fruits can be consumed by the diabetics. Fruits cannot be taken: A diabetic must avoid certain fruits because they contain high sugar and fat content. Following are some fruits that must be avoided by a diabetic: Peach, Custard apple, Grapes, Mango&Banana The glycemic index and sugar content of these fruits is relatively high and hence it is better if they stay away from these fruits. Diabetic patients must avoid fruit juices.
Less Famous Nutrient MAGNESIUM Support the health of the heart, bones, brain and more with this crucial mineral ---Magnesium!! According to America's National Institutes of Health, magnesium plays a role in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including supporting healthy blood pressure levels, muscle and nerve function and blood glucose levels, among others. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency don't show up immediately, but chronically low magnesium levels eventually wear down the cells and can lead to a number of health concerns. Add other common deficiencies like low levels of vitamin D and Omega-3 fatty acids, and the risk of degenerative diseases like cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes increases significantly. Food processing can remove the mineral from naturally healthy food sources. Refined grains--found in white bread, white rice and white pasta--go through a process that removes the germ and bran, the nutrient-rich parts of the grain that also happen to be the main source of Magnesium. While water can be a good source of the mineral, its magnesium content varies widely, and filtering can lower both calcium and magnesium levels, you would need to have your water tested to know the content. Opt for fresher, less processed foods and choose whole, raw foods when possible. Great sources of magnesium are almonds, cashews, yogurt, spinach, black beans, avocado, potatoes with skin, brown rice and salmon fish. Starting from birth every person needs a minimum of 30mg to 420 mg of magnesium intake, daily. Consulting a Health specialist or a Nutritionist to know about age wise daily need is valuable! - Prathyusha
ఆరోగ్యం కోసం చిరుధాన్యాలపై అవగాహన కొర్రలు, సామలు, అరికలు, బరిగలు, ఉదరు, రాగులు, జొన్నలు, సజ్జలు... ఎక్కడో విన్నట్టుగా ఉంది కదా? వీటి గురించి అందరు మరిచిపోయారు కదూ. ఇప్పుడంతా పిజ్జాలు, బర్గర్లు, ఐస్ క్రీంలు, పానిపురీలు ఇలాంటివి అంటే అందరికి తెలుసు. కాలం మారుతుంది కాబట్టి కాలంతో పాటు ఆహారపు అలవాట్లు కూడా మారుతున్నాయి. కానీ ఈ మార్పుల వలన ప్రజలకు ఎన్నో అనారోగ్యాలు కలుగుతున్నాయి. ప్రస్తుత ఆహార తీరు కారణంగా గుండె జబ్బులు, మధుమేహం, క్యాన్సర్ తదితర వ్యాధులు అధికంగా సంక్రమిస్తున్నాయి. చిరుధాన్యాలు తీసుకోకపోవడం వల్లే మధుమేహం తదితర వ్యాధులు పెరుగుతున్నాయి అని శాస్త్రవేతలు చెపుతున్నారు. పిల్లలకు, పెద్దలకు రాగితో కూడిన ఆహారాన్ని అందించడం వలన శరీర పెరుగుదల సరిగ్గా ఉంటుంది. చిరుధాన్యాలు తినడం ద్వారా అసలు మధుమేహం వ్యాధి దరిచేరే అవకాశం ఉండదు. మహిళలు, చిన్నారుల్లో ఐరన్ తగ్గిపోవడం కారణంగా అనీమియా అనే వ్యాధి బారిన పడుతున్నారు. చిరుధాన్యాలు తీసుకోవడం వలన మన శరీరంలో ఎలాంటి సమస్యలు రాకుండా ఉంటాయి. ఎలాంటి వాతావరణ పరిస్థతులనైన తట్టుకొని, ఉత్పత్తి సాధించే శక్తి చిరుధాన్యాలకు ఉంది. ఈ నేపధ్యంలో చిరుధాన్యాలపై అవగాహన కల్పించేందుకు... ఆచార్య ఎన్.జి.రంగ విశ్వవిద్యాలయం నేతృత్వంలో గృహ విజ్ఞాన కళాశాల, వ్యవసాయ శాఖ సంయుక్తంగా నిర్వహిస్తున్న చిరుధాన్యాల ఉత్సవం(Millet Fest) 2014 జనవరి 25,26 తేదిలలో, గుంట గ్రౌండ్స్ , గుంటూరు నందు జరుగును. మరిన్ని వివరాలకై www.milletfest.org వెబ్ సైట్ ను సంప్రదించగలరు.
HEALTHY BENEFITS OF JUICING The virtue of juicing are a popular topic among its health-conscious supporters in gyms, juice bars and kitchens everywhere. But what are some of the actual benefits that have led so many people to make it an essential part of their current lifestyle? It all starts with the powerful nutritional value you'll find in every glass. Since there is no heat or processing to destroy the vitamins, mineral, enzymes, phytonutrients and biophotons, these are all preserved. The resulting raw juices deliver a variety of rewards for your overall health. Incorporating juicing into your nutrition program can provide lasting benefits that will help you get on a healthy eating track. Juicing allows pre-digestion of fruits and vegetables, meaning you can fully absorb vital nutrients much more rapidly and completely than through solid foods. Getting Started: Once you have made the commitment to start a juicing program, setting yourself up with what you'll need is a simple process. 1) Invest in a juicer that you like: A wide mouth juicer that doesn't force you to cut the produce in small pieces is typically a popular feature. Ease of cleaning and total wattage to juice your food properly should also be factored in. 2)Figure out which recipes taste good: Focus on dark, leafy greens such as spinach, coriander, collard greens, kale, parsley that you don't get enough of in regular diet. Due to its sugar content, fruits should be used sparingly for a touch of sweetness. You can avoid pesticides and additives by using organic versions. An excellent source of anti-oxidants, juicing is a great way to energize yourself as you implement a program for optimal health. Set a goal to make an essential change in your lifestyle and you'll begin to see juicing's incredible benefits in as little as three months. Don't forget to discuss your plan with your family Doctor or a trusted Doctor and then start with their permission. - Prathyusha
TO SLEEP BETTER Factors such as stress, shift work and sleep disorders can interfere with a person's ability to get sufficient sleep. Below are 10 key strategies and treatments to help you get better sleep. 1) Stay away from Caffeine, alcohol, nicotene or stimulants that interfere with sleep. 2) Turn your bedroom into a sleep-friendly environment..quiet, dark, cool and equipped with a comfortable mattress and pillow. 3) Establish a soothing pre-sleep routine such as a bath or light reading about an hour or so before bed. 4) Don't be a nighttime clock-watcher, as it can actually increase stress and make it harder to fall asleep. If you're frustrated after trying to fall asleep after 20 minutes, go do something relaxing until you're ready for sleep. 5) Use light to your advantage by exposing yourself to natural light in the morning and during the day, this maintains your internal clock on a healthy sleep-wake cycle. 6) Set your internal clock by going to bed and waking up at the same time each day to ensure a higher quality of sleep. 7) Nap early or not atall. If you want to nap, plan on keeping it short and before 5p.m. 8) Finnish dinner several hours before going to bed and avoid foods that could cause indigestion. 9) Balance fluid intake so that you won't be awakened by the need for a bathroom trip or feeling thirsty. 10) Exercising early can actually promote restful sleep that evening. Keep workout atleast three hours before you go to bed so your body has time to wind down. - Prathyusha More articles from this author.... http://teluguone.com/vanitha/content/effects-of-poor-sleeping--75- 26356.html#.Ut-J3vu6Zkg http://teluguone.com/vanitha/content/effects-of-poor-sleeping--75- 26386.html#.Ut-J2vu6Zkg
COST OF POOR SLEEP - 2 Treating sleep as a priority rather than a luxury can be a huge step to help promote quality sleep and prevent a number of chronic medical conditions. Sleeplessness or sleep problems have few other risks: Diabetes: Research has found that inadequate sleep influences the way the body processing glucose and can potentially lead to Type 2 Diabetes. Heart Disease and HyperTension: Studies show that just a single night of insufficient sleep with a person already suffering from hypertension can cause elevated blood pressure throughout the next day. Eventually, it increases the risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Mood Disorders: Irritability and moodiness can be caused by a single sleepless night, and long-term mood disorders such as depression, anxiety and mental distress have been connected to chronic sleep issues. Performance and Public Safety: The toll from lack of sleep can be seen in reduced efficiency in the workplace and accidents such as drowsy driving incidents and fatalities. Life Expectancy: Studies show that sleeping five hours or less per night increased mortality risk by roughly 15 percent. Its important to be aware that not all sleep problems are so easily addressed. Sleep disorders such as apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy or other clinical sleep problems should be discussed with ones physicians. - Prathyusha More articles from this author.... http://teluguone.com/vanitha/content/effects-of-poor-sleeping--75- 26356.html#.Ut37Mvu6Zkg http://www.teluguone.com/vanitha/content/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack-75- 26148.html#.Uti53fvQtQA
Best Health With Apples Imagine a choice of foods that were tasty, nutritious and good for your health they helped you maintain a healthy body weight, improved your overall mood, and reduced your risk of developing diseases. Apples are an excellent source of antioxidants, which combat free radicals. Free radicals are damaging substances generated in the body that cause undesirable changes and are involved in the aging process and some diseases.Some animal studies have found that an antioxidant found in apples might extend lifespans. Researchers at The Florida State University said that apples are a "miracle fruit".Few foods can rival the apple when it comes to health benefits. Rich in fiber, vitamin C, and relatively low in natural sugars.People who eat one or more apples daily have significantly lower risk of oral cancer and cancers of the voice box , breast, esophagus, colon, kidney, prostate and ovary, compared to those who nosh on the fruit less often. The Fruit That Really Does Keep the Doctor Away.
COST OF POOR SLEEP? - 1 When the topic of healthy living comes up, diet and exercise are usually part of the solution. But most people don't realize that getting enough sleep can be just as important to our health. In fact, medical experts consider sleep the "Third Leg of a Balanced Table--Life" for overall health and wellness. Knowing the Risks: Numerous medical studies have shown that sleep plays a vital role in immune function, metabolism, memory, learning and other crucial functions. The price we pay for chronic sleep deprivation is not only reflected with the fatigue or lack of focus that can follow a night of poor sleep, but also has profound ramifications for our long-term health and ultimately life expectancy. Weight Gain/Obesity: Insufficient sleep is likely to cause weight gain. People who habitually sleep less than six hours per night are much more likely to have a higher than average body mass index(BMI), and people who sleep eight hours have the lowest BMIs. Many other points to discuss on poor sleep....... - Prathyusha More articles from this author.... http://www.teluguone.com/vanitha/content/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack-75- 26148.html#.Uti53fvQtQA http://teluguone.com/vanitha/content/blood-pressure-in-human-system-75- 26326.html#.UtomVPu6Zkg
BLOOD PRESSURE BASICS Blood pressure is one critical aspect of a human system. It can vary based upon a number of factors that include physical activity, one high reading doesn't necessarily mean one has high blood pressure. Reviewing the high result with the family Doctor helps. There are several ways one can help control and lower PreHypertension or high blood pressure on their own. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of USA recommends the following actions: 1) Achieve and maintain a healthy weight. 2) Engage in moderate-level physical activity for 30 minutes a day, several days each week. 3) Stick to a healthy eating plan that is low in fat and cholesterol and high in fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy. 4) Reduce sodium intake. 5) Limit or Forgo alcohol consumption. Doctors can prescribe medications to help control high blood pressure but the best way to treat it is to adopt lifestyle changes that work in tandem with any prescription medication that the Doctor recommends. - Prathyusha More articles from this author.... http://www.teluguone.com/vanitha/content/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack-75- 26148.html#.Uti53fvQtQA
Kidney Health In addition to eating right and controlling your weight, you can take other simple steps to keep your kidneys healthy, including monitoring your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose level, going to the doctor every year, exercising regularly, not smoking and being aware if kidney disease runs in your family. Kidney stones can develop when minerals build up in your urine. However, eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and low in salt or oxalate-rich food can help prevent mineral build up. Additionally, drinking lots of water throughout the day, especially if you exercise frequently, is important for kidney health. Fluids: Staying hydrated is necessary for prevention and treatment. Keeping your urine diluted is important for keeping your kidneys healthy. Water is the best choice, but you can also drink fruit juices, ginger ale or tea. If your urine is light colored after you go to the bathroom, you are getting enough fluid. Also try to limit caffeinated beverages to one to two cups a day because it can actually make you dehydrated. Fruits and Vegetables: Fruits and vegetables improve your kidney function. Such fruits include grapes, cranberries and blueberries; vegetables include fennel, onions, celery, beets, spinach, string beans and asparagus. If you are suffering from kidney disease, make sure the fruits and vegetables you eat are low in potassium. Low-Potassium Foods: Since kidneys regulate potassium, its important that you monitor your potassium intake. If your potassium level gets too high, you may develop a greater risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack. Some examples of low-potassium foods include apples, beans, corn, rice, noodles, pasta, eggplant, cookies without nuts or chocolate, pears, peas and peppers. Iron-Rich Foods: If you are diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, your body may be low in iron. The kidneys play a role in the production of red blood cells, but without a properly functioning kidney, your red blood cell count may be too low, and your energy levels might suffer as a result. Eating iron-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables and eggs can help you increase your iron intake.
WARNINGS Our heart health is very valuable for a lifetime. We are hearing more about Heart attacks these days. I am writing this definitely NOT to threaten you but just to prepare you better to identify and escape any risk. There could be elders at home, this awareness is always handy in times of trouble to take a smart action and avoid the trouble. Warning Signs of a Heart Attack: The most common symptoms of a heart attack, especially for men, include severe chest pain, shortness of breath and pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck, arms and jaw. Conversely, women often experience atypical heart attack symptoms such as nausea or vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, inability to sleep and breaking out in a cold sweat. But everyone is different and not all people suffer the same symptoms or experience them to the same degree. That's why some people can overlook or ignore heart attack symptoms such as indigestion and fatigue. There are many factors which increase the risk, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and lack of physical activity. Reason could be either they dont know they have these certain risk factors affecting them or they dont have these factors under control. The key is getting a regular health check up, no one will tease you if you go to the Hospital just to get checked up. The key is to listen to your body and seek immediate medical treatment if you experience these warnings. - Prathyusha Talluri More articles from this author.... http://teluguone.com/vanitha/content/cooking-eggs-after-expiration-date-75- 26127.html#.Us4wYfvQtQA http://teluguone.com/vanitha/content/how-to-quit-smoking-75- 25909.html#.Us4wjfvQtQB
COOKING EXPIRED EGGS? Most of us buy eggs in cartons that have an expiry date and we forget about them after stashing in the fridge. We realise and find the expiry date has passed, but there are good number of eggs remaining. Can we use it? Will our health be affected if we eat expired eggs? Are these questions on your mind sometimes? Go ahead without any fear! As long as Eggs are refrigerated, they are good for 3 weeks after you buy them. By then, the expiry date on the carton might have passed, but the expiry date is only a standard followed by the manufacturers, its not to do with their edibleness or freshness, and it won't affect the taste or safety, especially if we are cooking the egg. Cooking and boiling eggs fully kills all bacteria. Old eggs are not so fluffy if we are whipping up cream or a cake icing, for whipping, only fresh eggs can be used. - Prathyusha Talluri More articles from this author.... WASHDAY WOES STOP SMOKING
LET LOOSE MOM Hectic day..tiresome night, not just one day..everyday, this is the story of every Mom. Whether she is working elsewhere or from home, or working for home, Busy is the everyday word!!! Monatonous work is boring. Instead, letting loose sometimes is a good thought, and a rejuvenating idea. Call your Dear Friends: Once in a while, have a chat with your friends, even they need a jolly time. If possible, meet for lunch out or someone's place. Chat about everything but everyday life. Dont atall discuss family issues and problems. That day should be a relaxing day not a vexed out time. Go Shopping for yourself: Pamper yourself by going on shopping for stuff you were longing to buy. It can be your favourite decorative piece, a snack you were watching on TV Ads, a good dress, a good book, anything that gives you pleasure. Give ME Time: Get a massage, a facial, a relaxing session of manicure/pedicure, or a new haircut. Dine at your favourite restaurant and finish with only your choice of dessert or cook your favourite dishes and desserts and enjoy the day. ME-Time is very valuable, recharging and rejuvenating once a while, regularly!!! - Prathyusha Talluri More articles from this author..... STOP SMOKING COLORED FOODS
Get rid of the Cracked Heels!! Cracked heels are a bothersome condition; cracked heels may turn out to be an awkward situation amidst other! Cracked heels are mainly due to dryness and thickening of skin over heels. There are certain home remedies which are capable of curing cracked heels. These remedies mainly focus on moisturizing intensively and scrubbing away the thickened and dried skin to reveal the softer skin present underneath! Here are some handy tips to get rid of the cracked heels: Pampering your feet with a enriched water bath, containing raw salt, lemon juice, glycerin and rose water for about 20 minutes. Then scrub off the side of the heels with a pumice stone. Later apply glycerin and rose water mixture and leave it overnight to heal! Repeat this regime for few days. Apply a prominent layer of vegetable oil over cleaned and completely dried heels, cover them up with a pair of socks and leave them alone for a night, in the morning rinse them off with lukewarm water. Banana is not only good for your heart, brain and skin healthiness but also helps in maintaining smooth heels. Just apply a paste of mashed ripe banana paste over the heels and feet keep it on for about 15 minute and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Two to three tablespoons of ground rice and few spoons of honey with vinegar make an excellent scrub. Soak your feet in warm water for a while and then gently scrub off the dead and dry skin with this scrub. If you skin feel too dry add a drop of olive oil to the scrub! Pamper your feet! Pamper yourself!! - Siri
WASHDAY WOES Some scents make no sense for personal or planetary health. Using Scented laundry products can release harmful ---even Carcinogenic -- pollutants into the air. A University study found that air vented from washing machines using the top -selling, scented, liquid laundry detergent and dryer sheets contain hazardous chemicals. More than 25 volatile organic compounds, including seven dangerous air pollutants were found to be releasing when machines using the top-brand products were studied. Of those, two chemicals --Acetaldehyde and Benzene -- are classified by the US Enironmental Protection Agency as Carcinogens, with no established safe exposure level...that means they are absolutely and totally harmful. Benzene is linked with Leukemia and other blood cancers, and Acetaldehyde can cause Nasal and Throat cancer in animals. This is an interesting and alarming source of pollution, because emissions from dryer vents are essentially unregulated, whereas the emissions from a car vent and smokestack of a restaurant are regulated but the manufactures and the Pollution Control Boards are also not taking the washing machine-dryers into consideration. There are some organic, non-toxic, natural-formulae made detergents available in the market, however they are not much available as the famous polluting brands are. But if we all prefer the natural ones, their demand will increase and supply too, sametime their cost made more affordable. - Prathyusha Talluri More articles from this author.... STOP SMOKING COLORED FOODS
STOP SMOKING Reason #1000+++ to stop Smoking NOW !!! Many including you might have suggested a smoker to quit smoking.....most of the reasons are to consider their own health and risk....but this one reason might be alot effective if that smoker is expecting a child soon!!! You've heard of second hand smoke, but the thirdhand kind that sticks to clothes, skin and hair has been found to pass nicotine into babies. Infact, tots who sleep in the same room as a smoking parent have three times the level of nicotene in their bodies than those who sleep in a different room, a new study finds. Quit smoking and it will help the person live longer and healthier, looking younger and healthier, the developing wrinkles will disappear. They will be a role model to thier children, and help the kids too live longer, for which they will thank the person one day soon!!!! - Prathyusha Talluri More articles from this author.... COLORED FOODS
COLORED FOODS Apples, Beetroots, Strawberries, Jamuns, Blueberries, raspberries, Carrots, Cranberries, Gooseberries, green-red-yellow Capsicum, Tomatoes, Grapes, Pomegranate are interesting to eat and are heavily colored..truly naturally colored. Various intensely colored fruits and vegetables contain substances called Phytochemicals that may play key roles in health improvement and disease prevention. Some studies indicate the more intense the color of these foods, the higher the phytochemical content. One of the most studied phytochemicals are Anthocyanins, the key components in colored pigments in foods. In general, consumption of foods containing anthocyanins included improvements in Cardiovascular, Neurological, Immunological and Insulin function. There is also evidence that these foods substances may reduce Cancer risk. These foods may not be available everywhere and everytime, hence our body is ready to cash on the benefits from these if eaten two or three times a month. Berries that are highly colored, contain high Vitamin C, health-enhancing phytochemicals, fiber and are low in fat. - Prathyusha Talluri
Premenstrual Syndrome and its Management!! Premenstrual syndrome is a collection of emotional symptoms with or without physical discomforts. The prominent symptoms include irritability, tension and dysphoria-prolonged unhappiness. Women also complaint of: headache, mood swings, stress, anxiety and insomnia-difficulty in sleeping. Fortunately there are a set of foods which help we, women to combat with this disturbing syndrome! Including these foods prior and during menstrual cycles is of great help!! Cheese, many of avoid it as it has too much of fats! Very true but one of the main causes of PMS is calcium deficiency, which well handled by dairy products and cheese. So, during menstrual cycles pump in more cheese!! Pineapple, there are three main reasons why menstruating women should have this fruit. First, it has copious amounts of magnesium which stabilizes mood swings. Second, it has high amounts of water-content which reduces the bloating -excess fluid accumulation during monthly cycles. Finally, it a nice way of satisfying your sweet-tooth! Almonds, these tiny nuts are a great source of PMS relief. Owing to their high magnesium content and other mineral they are victorious in expelling: headaches, stress, anxiety and depression. A handful of almonds during these times are very fruitful indeed! Menstrual cycles are fragile phases of our life! Taking proper precautions is of utmost importance!! Take care!! - Siri