Showing posts with label Healthy Living. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Healthy Living. Show all posts

Saturday, 5 September 2015

How to stop bad breath(Halitosis) completely - Working treatment inside

We all know what bad breath is, and the embarrassment it causes. Many people have lost their relationships due to this. Many are finding it hard to speak comfortably due to this disorder.A lot of  individuals have stopped smiling due to their stinking smell.  You might not take bad breath as a serious disorder but it really is , and it is termed halitosis in medicine. In this post we shall consider
  • Those things that leads to halitosis(did you know that mints makes it even worse?)
  • How to know if you have halitosis
  • Treatments in children and adults
  • Cleaning your tongue effectively to fight bad breath

What causes bad breath

The root causes of bad breath is the development of some bacterium in  side your mouth. This bacterias feed and excrete right inside your gum and release sulfuric gases which is pungent outside.When this bacteria multiplies , they cause mouth and tooth decay which causes some really disgusting smell in your saliva.Certain medical conditions of damaged liver may also result into halitosis.Gum diseases also causes it due to cavities and holes in teeth which harbors bacteria.You may have bad breadth if your mouth is short of saliva, this disorder is called xerostomia

You may develop halitosis if you do the following:

  • If you Smoke tobacco and its product,cigar.
  • If you don't like eating breakfast
  • Eating raw foods like onion and garlic
  • Eating sugary foods and chocolate without flossing.
  • Irregular brushing and flossing.

How to know if you have this condition of bad breath

The surest way to know your breath is bad is to actually have people tell you. But if you don't want to take the risk.You can isolate your saliva and smell it . This can be done by inserting a small plastic spoon in your mouth ,remove it ,allow some minutes and smell it back. If it smells so bad , then you yourself should conclude that you have it.

Best Practices to Fight Bad breath


Common Misconceptions
A worse method of fighting bad breath is by taking mints. This is what people feel is their messiah when bad breath troubles their pretty smile. But by doing this, you are only masking the smell, so what happens when the mask is off? By taking mints you also building up sugar in your cavities and the sole action of chewing mints and sweets makes things was later on

To stop bad breath , do the following:

Good brushing and flossing habit
To fight bad breath completely you must develop a good flossing and brushing habit in order to improve your poor oral hygiene.The ideal brushing habit should be at least twice a day or after every meal. This should effectively remove any stain or bacterias that may want to reside in your mouth.Remember that while brushing , you should fix a particular attention to cleaning your tongue and you should use a fluoride toothpaste while brushing. Brushing alone is not a complete cure to halitosis or bad breadth,you should also include flossing in your quest for a good breath.

Mouth wash and Water intake 
 Develop a good habit of replenishing your saliva by watching your mouth regularly with an antiseptic mouthwash and peroxide. By doing this, you are gradually replacing bad saliva with good ones. By rinsing your mouth with peroxide(not consuming it), you will also reduces the chances of survival of bacteria in your mouth.Also ensure you take a lot of water regularly to fight dry mouth, staying hydrated every time, will reduce bacteria activities in your mouth

Stop taking some foods
Stop taking those strong tasty food like onions , garlic,onions . When you eat them raw their smell only is enough to keep people away from you. When you eat chocolates, don't allow the residue to stay too long before you wash off. Stop chewing tobacco and taking alcohol, they are principal causes of bad breath in many people. When you take mint to kill bad breath , take it with caution because you are consuming more sugar.

See your dentist
No matter what we list here,physically seeing your dentist is a best option. Let your dentist examine you and your breath to prescribe the right medication.


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Thursday, 3 September 2015

Will bread make you fat? See how it might.

The issue of weight gain in many people is as a result of intake of too much calories more than you can burn per day. Eating foods like bread will increase your weight if you eat it consistently daily , because through this process you will be leaving out some calories in your body which causes weight gain. Bread is one of the categories of food which actually makes you fat instead of thin. Many people are unaware of this be cause they know less of what is contained in the ingredients used to make bread.

So does eating bread really makes you fat, or the speculations are just untrue.

Let us consider some healthy ways of eating bread first before we move on the fat inducing aspect.

Avoid wheat bread,choose whole grain bread

Eating bread with pure grain is more advantageous because it contains , pure carbohydrate and empty calories , this type of bread gives you good protein and its consumption also allows decrease in riskn of cardiovascular diseases , diabetes and hypertension. cereals present in whole grains also helps  to manufacture starch which balance insulin content in the body.

Eat less of bread in the day and reduce margarine content

Most bread consumers are fond of mixing their bread with too much butter which is fat itself. Some like consuming bread as sandwich  almost every afternoon. If you make this a regular practice , you will be consuming too much of calories than your body can handle.Combine bread with other nutritious foods like avocado and egg so as to reduce to much consumption of butter .

How then does bread make you fat

Now that we have considered the good ways of eating bread to reduce facts, Let us now look into some reasons why doctors and researchers have concluded that eating bread can make you fat.

Some breads are refined
 While some are freshly made, some fast foods have kept the bread people are eating today for so many weaks, preserving and refining this bread with certain chemicals which induce fat in the body.This refined bread types are already out of nutritional content and what is mostly left is just high calorie and fat, so you should better take cognizance the type of bread you choose to it.

Eating it too much
We have previously describe how bread contains high carbohydrate, so if you consume bread too much like it is done in many American homes you would have just too much carnohydrates which will be converted to glycogens and stored in abdomens. This is what causes belly fats in chronic beer consumers .

So if you are trying to lose weight , you should watch your bread consumption and the type of bread you choose to it. Take the advice we stated above, combine bread with other nutrients and avoid over consumption of bread . Avoid combining bread with too much of butter or agave butter which contains just too much of sugar.Some americans are even careless to the extent of consuming bread with yoghurt, which is a very bad practise if you really want to watch you fat consumption

By doing the above you will be guaranteed good health of mind and body without needing to worry much about obesity.

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Wednesday, 2 September 2015

Important signs that your body is actually deprived of water - and why you should replenish it immediately

The human body can not dot without water because your body is actually composed of about 65% of water. So if your body is deprived too much of water it can lead to certain disorders and trigger some diseases like ulcer, arthritis and even asthma. So one must be careful to balance the level of water intake with excreted water in the body system.

Water helps us do so many things in our body like transport of nutrients, body temperature regulation , proper brain functioning, digestion,waste release and so on.Therefore a dehydrated body system is at a risk of triggering some diseases in the body. Many people prefer taking some other alternatives like coffee and beverage to taking pure water , but this cannot be a substitute for the functions undiluted water actually does to the body so it is advisable to actually take about 3litres of water daily for healthy living, you may continue to urinate frequently through out the day, but this is actually to a healthy long life. However you can reduce the intake if it would affect your work, but ensure that your body is always hydrated. when you start seeing the symptoms listed below , you must find a way to replenish water content in your body is early as possible

Signs that your body needs water urgently

Urine coluor

The normal color of the urine is bright yellow to clear white and you should urinate frequently throughout the day if your body has enough water in it. You would find out that you are not urinating much and when you finally do , it comes out dark yellow, this is a probable sign that your body water is low.

Dry Mouth,Dry tears and thirst

This is quite obvious and is known to most people that when their mouth runs dry , the body is asking for water. This is because your body is actually in dehydration mode, and it thirst for water. You may also notice that some in individuals even when in pain to not release much water when crying , it is due to low water content in the body.

Peptic Ulcer and Asthma

Asthma is an ailment which blogs free flow of air in the lungs due to presence of substances like dusts. When such people take enough water , they frequently flush out those dust particles and mucus which blocks the lung ducts. Ulcer patients are also advised to take enough water into the body so as to regulate body acids and prevent stomach lining , so it is advisable that they take plenty of clean water

Blood Pressure and Cholesterol

So you would wonder how taking water actually relates to high blood pressure and hypertension. Well, when your body stops osmosis and starts diffusion,i.e movement of contents from Higher concentration to lower concentration, then there will be problem. Your body begins to require more pressure to move contents around the body, this is what leads to high blood pressure, due to too much undiluted contents. So it is recommended to take ionized water to fight high blood pressure.

Other effects

If you frequently experience the following through out the day then it is because you need water, this includes muscle cramps, dizziness, heart palpitations,breathing troubles, abnormal body temperature,nausea,headache,migraines. This are all indications of lack of body water

So looking at the above lists , you can notice why your body actually needs water through out the day and why you should do your best to replenish it as often as you lose it through urine and sweating. By doing this , you are keeping your body safe from triggering certain diseases and it is a sure gurantee of good health.

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Sunday, 30 August 2015

The good , the bad and Health benefits of drinking coffee

           The reasons why people take coffee differs from one individual to the other. Some take it for mental alertness very early in the morning ,while others just enjoy taking the drink. It is the favorite drink for starting the day by over 100million Americans.The tea itself is an extract from the seeds of coffee plant.It usually have a bitter taste , so it is served chilled or hot mixed with milk or sugar, why most prefer drinking it without even adding anything.It is one of the most popular drinks known all over the whole world.Coffee has proven useful in the treatment of many diseases such as ,diabetes , gall stones,lung and breast cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, and Parkinson's diseases.Most of the good health benefits of coffee are more than its side effects.

Contents of coffee

Although slightly acidic with a PH of about 5.1, with energy content of 8.4kj per 100g served. It has a magnesium content of 80mg for 3.5oz served, and caffeine content of 212mg.It also contain some amount of riboflavin and niacin.No wonder it is combined with glucose as an energy drink.

Health Benefits of drinking coffee


As said earlier, drinking the coffee daily is definitely most beneficial as it is a diseases prevention drink. Lets take a brief review off some of the benefits gotten from taking the coffee as gathered from research from experts and coffee drinkers all over the world.

  • Coffee actually prevents a whole lot of diseases,ranging from cancer, to gall stones, Parkinsons, Healthy liver and stroke prevention.people with low blood pressure who drank coffee in the past have had their blood pressure balanced and those who experienced drizzleness due to their low blood pressure have had it cured by taking coffee.The Parkinsion's diseases is also prevented by taking coffee because of its caffeine content with exception of smokers.Gall stones is an ailment that have also been prevented by taking coffee and this is due to its caffeine content also.Studies have also shown that people who take coffee lower their risk of the type 2 diabetes caused due to high blood sugar content in the human body.Although not yet proven from research, some people say that coffee also gives you an healthy liver.Finally it is also claimed that coffee lowers your risk of heart diseases and stroke
  • Starting a day with a cup of coffee is actually a means of gaining mental alertness, strength and vigor throughout the day.The caffeine in it will drastically improve your mental and physical boldness and performance.It converts body fats to fatty acids in order to fuel your body.This is why many people like taking coffee in the morning because it gives them strength.

How is coffee Bad for your body?


It causes hyper activity and palpitation: 

 Although this is very normal and common with healthy people with no heart disease. If coffee is consumed too much , it causes you heart to beat faster than normal which may be risky for those with heart diseases

Coffee is Acidic: 

 The drink being acidic does not pose any risk when taken after meal, but the real risk comes when taken on an empty stomach,this produces hydrochloric acid in your body system which retards digestion of foods especially protein.Also the acid component in coffee is risky for your body system.

High Caffeine Content: 

 The high caffeine content in the drink , makes it uncomfortable for most doctors to say that it is totally healthy.Consuming large amounts of coffee will increase anxiety and agitation,insomnia ,nervousness and restlessness.If you don't properly filter your coffee before drinking it , then you expose yourself to an increased cholesterol level. Caffeinated drinks like coffee is also unsafe for drinking by pregnant women because it increase risk of miscarriage.
 
So there you have it , the health benefits and risk involved in taking coffee. And the safety precaution involved  all lies in the fact that it has to be taken  with great caution, do not abuse it because of the strength it gives you, you might end up damaging other important parts of your body.

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Friday, 28 August 2015

Do You Know that Mango is a super diet for High Blood Pressure?See more Benefits inside>>

Many of you have taken this very sweet and sumptuous fruit and have really enjoyed it. I also love taking mangoes especially the yellow ones, many restaurants also make mango fruit juice and believe me, the taste is just out of this world. Mango fruit is just so sweet to eat that you will never forget its  taste.

But Apart from the sweetness , did you know that mango is equally a very healthy fruit? You wouldn't believe that taking a single mango fruit has 250kj of energy,15g of carbohydrates,0.82g protein and a long list of multivitamins. Mango is capable of stopping many deadly diseases like diabetes,cancer and high blood pressure because of its composition of antioxidants.

Before we consider how this fruit is a super diet for High Blood Pressure, Let us view some :

Useful facts about what mango does to the body.


The Skin

When you eat the fleshy part of mango , It gives you fibre which is needed for skin freshness and closing of skin pores on the surface of your skin. Thereby giving your skin a rich , soft, smooth surface

The Eye

A ounce of Mango gives you about 27% of required daily vitamin A , It contains about 54μg of Vitamin A which is useful fore clear eye and vision. It also prevents aye defects like color blindness and and night impairment.

 Immune System

Mango has 35.6mg content of Vitamin C which strengthens the immune system which is the firewall against diseases entering the body.Mango also contains trace amount of tartaric acid and niacin which helps to balance alkalinity of the body system.

Aids Digestion and Prevents hypothermia(Heat Stroke)

By Eating mango, you are consuming certain bio synthetic enzymes which increase the rate of  digestion and breakdown of food to their end products , e.g amino acids.When the Sun is burning up your body and you start to have heat stroke,try and take mango to cool down your body system

Prevents Cancer and Diabetes

Yes it does and you may not want to believe it, but mango does prevents the diseases mentioned above.From our research we gathered that , the antioxidants present in mango fruit help to fight against prostate cancer,colon and breast cancer due to its abundance of enzymes like, methygallat. The leaves of mango  is a natural home remedy for normalizing insulin level in the body. By soaking the leaves over the night consuming the sieved portion in the morning.

How Mango is a Super Diet for High Blood Pressure

Mango most importantly help to reduce high blood pressure, which is really the main focus of this article. But as you have read above it has a host of benefits. So how does mango reduce High blood pressure? This is due to its composition of two important minerals which are magnesium(10mg) and high potassium(168mg) which is also abundant in bananas. It has long be established that this two minerals help to lower pressure of blood significantly. 

So add mangoes to your daily diet if you want to prevent High blood pressure, take sometime to prepare mango juice and consume it often to supply you of the above nutritional benefits.

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Wednesday, 26 August 2015

Coconut Water Nutrients and Why Pregnant It is recommended for pregnant Women

Coconut water as the name implies is the water or the sweet juicy liquid found inside the coconut fruit when divided transversely.It can only be found when the coconut fruit is still young and tender age,because it serves as a source to the endosperm of the fruit which later develops to the white fleshy part.so when the fruit becomes fully ripe or it spends too much time inside the coconut it may disappear.

Due to its high nutrient, it is recommended for very many kinds of illness, ranging from hangovers, kidney stones,blood pressure,heart disorder,and energy drink.It is commonly regarded as nature's sport drink because it hydrates the body.

Basic Nutrients Found in Coconut Water
It is known to contain food variable food nutrients,like fat,carbohydrates,calories and electrolyte.It has also been researched to contain 1-7% of trace elements such as sodium,chlorides,protaein in moderate amount, potassium and magnesium.

The fats contained in coconut water is unsaturated therefore it is better than some sugary drinks  and it contains less sugars for it to cause any harm.Many athletes endorse drinking coconut drink for refreshment and strength due to its richness in sodium and potassium.It reduces nausea and stomach disorder throughout the day

General Health Benefits of coconut

  • It has already be mentioned that it gives refreshment especially if you are an athlete.They keep the body hydrated and helps to fight thirst
  • Coconut contains cytokinins which aids in growth of body cells and significantly help to fight ageing .
  • Coconut can also be used for Oral rehydration Therapy, recommended by WHO to replace fluid loss during diarrhea crisis,this is due to the nutrients of amino acids which it contains.
  • It also helps to fight serious ailments like high blood pressure and heart disorder since it is a great source of manganese,calcium,vitamin C and riboflavin.so they are very beneficial to pregnant women.

Why is Coconut Water Recommended to Pregnant Women.

After considering all the above facts and nutrients contained in thecoconut water , It is now pertinent to consider the nutrient  which it gives to pregnant women which is the main essence of this article.

  • Pregnant women need strength to carry out their daily tasks without tiredness.They therefore need to be hydrated throughput the day. Due to its saline content , it helps to replace salt in the body and to avoid exhaustion for pregnant women.
  • It is cholesterol free when served as beverage for pregnant women.It also moderates the level of High-density lipoprotein in the body which aids healhy cardiovascular system.This is essential for all pregnant women.
  • Coconut oil contains saturated amount of fatty acid and lauric acid which serves as antibodies for bacterial and viral infections need by all pregnant women.The immune system is also strengthened from other diseases when a good amount of coconut water is consumed.
  • Coconut oil is also used for a host of other treatments such as heart burn,Urinary tract infection and weight loss
It is therefore recommended that pregnant women should take fresh coconut oil  of adequate amount but not to be abused.

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Wednesday, 19 August 2015

Cancer types, characteristics, causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of cancer.

         
Two nights ago, while my brother and I were having our dinner at the dining, after we had giggled upon seeing a  hilarious video, he showed me the picture of a lady who needed $5k to cure the brain tumor that had stolen her sight, we both shared the deep feeling of pity for her at that moment and talked on about cancer.
         Having always wanted to know more about cancer (you might too, especially if you've seen or read 'the fault in our stars'), I decided to research and write about cancer that night.
   Now, let me tell you all you need to know about cancer, it really is an interesting topic, see for yourself.
     Definition, types, characteristics, causes, symptoms, prevention and  treatment of cancer.

                                 Definition of cancer

            Cancer is truly deadly and much dreaded than any other disease, even viral ones.  But you need to know this; there is no cancer without tumor, cancer is also known as 'malignant tumor' or 'malignant neoplasm'. So, if you are wondering what on earth does 'tumor' means, well I'll tell you .
Tumor  first of all, is a Latin word for 'swelling' and it is one of the cardinal signs of inflammation (they are: heat, redness, swelling, pain and loss of function). A tumor most times is used as a synonym for neoplasm (though some neoplasm do not form a tumor) that appears enlarged in size. 
            Since, cancer is a malignant Tumor, you should as well be told what a malignant tumor is. A malignant tumor is a tumor which invades its surrounding tissue or spread to other parts of the body.
Therefore, Cancer is a  disease that involves abnormal cell growth with the potential to spread to other parts of the body. Cancer being such a distinct kind of disease, sadly has over 100 different types and all affect humans, few are :
  •  Adrenal cancer
  • Anal cancer
  •  Bile duct cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Bone cancer
  • Brain cancer
  • Breast cancer (both in men and women)
  • Cervical cancer
  • Rectum cancer
  • Endometrial cancer
  • Esophagus cancer
  • Eye cancer
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Penile cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Thyroid cancer
  • Vaginal cancer
and the list goes on, it is like cancer could attack almost every organ of the body, any organ.
  Now, let's move to the characteristics of cancer.

                                                     Characteristics of cancer

Cancer is self-sufficient in growth signalling, insensitive to anti-growth signals (it keeps on growing no matter what), it can evade apoptosis ( natural or programmed cell death), it enables a limitless replicative potential, induces and sustains angiogenesis( a fundamental step in the transition of tumors from benign state in to a malignant one) and finally, it activates metastasis (the spread of cancer from one organ or part to another not directly related to it) and invasion of tissue.
All those traits? wow, some hell of a strong disease it really is.

                                                      Causes of cancer

        Research has made it known that 90-95% of cancer cases were caused due to environmental factors. The remaining 5-10% are due to inherited genetics.
The environmental factors include tobacco, diet and obesity, infections, radiation, stress, lack of physical activity and environmental pollutants. cancer is generally not a transmissible disease.
Exposure to particular substances have been linked to specific types of cancer. These substances are called carcinogens.
         Tobacco smoking, for example , causes 90% of lung cancer. Tobacco is responsible for about one in three of all cancer deaths in the developed world.
In Western Europe, 10% of cancers in male and 3% in females are attributed to alcohol consumption, especially cancer of the liver and of the digestive tract.
Every year, at least 200,000 people worldwide die due to cancer related to what they are being exposed to at work, for example, people working were there is an exposure to benzene stand a great risk of having lukemia(cancer of the bone marrow. ).

                                                Symptoms of cancer

 The symptoms of cancer depend on the location of the Tumor. At the initial stage , cancer invariably produces no symptoms, they only appear as the mass continues to grow.
For example, mass effect from lung cancer can result in blockage of the bronchus, leading to cough or pneumonia.
esophageal cancer can cause narrowing of the esophagus, making it difficult to swallow, even painful.

The general effects of cancer include: unintentional weight loss, fever, tiredness, and skin changes.
The medical tests used in the diagnosis of cancer include blood tests, x-rays, CT scans and endoscopy and it is confirmed by biopsy.

                                                   

     Prevention and  Treatment of cancer

Cancer can be prevented by avoiding the risk factors which are the environmental factors mentioned earlier.
Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with cytotoxic anti-neoplastic drugs . These drugs act by killing the rapidly dividing cancerous cells.
  
The efficacy of cancer depends on the type of cancer and the stage. In combination with surgery, chemotherapy has proven useful in a number of cancer cases.
Immunotherapy as well, helps in stimulating the immune system to fight cancer.

Well, that's all I've got to share with you on cancer .
Till next time.
Stay healthy, stay strong.


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Monday, 17 August 2015

You wouldn't believe this 5 foods prevent Hair loss

So hope you read our previous posts about Hair loss and ways to reduce it , We have even gathered more resources for your reading and learning . And in this post we shall be considering some foods that can help you prevent hair loss.This foods are very commonly found among us , but unfortunately we might not be aware of the purpose they serve in terms of preventing hairloss.

Many people experiencing hair loss often seek natural ways of preventing it, one of which involves consuming some ideal foods which are basically vegetables that can help you reduce stop your hair from frequently falling off.

Some of this foods are already mentioned in our recent post about super foods  For example

  • Salmon Fish : which compose of omega-3 fatty acids which aid mental health and proper brain functioning, also help in preventing hairloss. Since fatty acid are composed in your hair shaft , consuming salmon will further increase the level of fatty acids your hair needs to be strong and fortified.

  • Another Major food that aids hair strength is Tuna : It also contains considerable amount of fatty acid needed to nourish your hair with 300milligrams of omega three acid per serving. It is also a very high source of protein which is very good for hair growth

  • Eggs : Eating eggs has not only be advantageous for body restructuring and growth but also useful  for eye development. It contains very good amount of amino acids for the hair. Iron present in eggs aids oxygen transfer to your hair follicles. Many people especially women who suffer severe hair loss lack a lot of iron.

  • The fourth Food to be considered here is Oats : they are good sources of biotin or vitamin b7 which is also present in egg yolk and swiss chard vegetables. Among the deficiency of biotin in the body is hairloss,conjunctivitis and dermatitis. By continuously eating oats you can increase scalp health, control appetite and improve immune system..

  • Lastly, Sweet Potatoes : known as Ipomoea batatas is a nutrient packed root vegetable which contains beta carotene . It contains ,lubricating oils which helps to harden the hair in direct contact with the hair scalp.You can also gain more carotene by consuming carrots, mangoes and potatoes. which also produces vitamin A.

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Saturday, 15 August 2015

Top 5 Foods That will Totally transform your mood

Some foods have been certified scientifically as super foods because of their nutritional qualities. Most of them are outstanding in their nutrition because they are composed of highly nutritious minerals and vitamins useful for human use. This food are regarded high due to the highly exceptional health benefits being derived from consuming them. Based on scientific evidenced , It was found out that eating this food will totally change your mood and give you the healthy kick you sick.

Here is our list of 5 Most Nutritious food that will leave you ever smiling when you eat them.

Spirulina

It will be surprising that this food is actually a bacteria but can be consumed by humans and other animals  It contains about 70% protein and is known to contain a very high amount of vitamin k which is required for blood coagulation. It is an algae which gives more than 100%  RDV , if only a spoonful is taken. Although their is still controversy about its composition of vitamin B12. Spirulin will improve your mood, it will increase your rate of metabolism and help to reduce stress. Taking a teaspoon of spirulina will also give you about 4g of protein to help you fight depression and increase mental activeness. Although spirulina is not so widely cultivated and it may be very costly to get, It is certainly a simple food with very high nutrient compostion that can elevate your mood

Coconut

The cocos nucifera has found its place among one of the top super foods to eat because of its composition of saturated fats. A 100g of cooconut will actually give you about 350 calorie content. Eating raw coconut flesh gives you 24 grams of carbohydrates and about 33grams of fat , drinking the coconut milk itself will give you aboutv 23% of fat content.
One of the facts that makes consuming coconut super is the fact that its fat content will never raise your cholesterol content or make you prone to heart diseases like some other fat sources. Eating coconut is fun itself,and  the enjoyment derived from its consumption will reduce stress and stabilize sugar level in the blood

Maca

Scientifically known as lepidium meyenii and found deep in the roots of hypocotyls. When dried  the nutritional benefits of maca is similar to that found in rice. It has an average composition of 75% carbohydrates  and 2.2% fats. It also conatains a good amount of protein and fiber. Maca has been found to reduce anxiety in many women . It greatly enhance libido and energy when having s e x. If you want to be in a relaxed state for a long time then you should try some those of Maca

Berries

Either goji berries or acai berries are very tasty and will certainly make you happy and increase your state of mind when you take them.They are composed of large amount of protein as found in spirulin and a high vitamin content.They are foods found to have low sugar , therefore their consumption will not increase your blood sugar. They can either be consumed wholly or taking as juice for maximum happiness and enjoyment.

Salmon

Also known as oily fish is an highly nutritious food with high omega three fatty acids which are highly useful for mental health particularly for fighting depression. It is also known to contain an high amount of Vitamin D and some amount of cholesterol. Consuming Salmon regularly also helps in improving cognitive aging i.e dementia due to its compostion of the omega 3 acid

Monday, 10 August 2015

How to Fight Obesity In Children - Causes and Cure


Why Your Child Should not be Obese?

 It is of paramount need to maintain healthy body systems in all children. The normal of Obese children in The US is growing at a geometrically alarming rate which requires urgent attention of Health Care practitioners and experts in the feed of child care to take urgent action in sensitizing parents of the need to encourage parents to actively monitor the diet of their kids.

Any extra pounds of some foods this days will put your kid at a risk of diseases and health issues like asthma, heart disease or even diabetes... many obsessed kids are often suffered with emotional disorders from pear groups and pressures from even parents.Most kids who are obsessed often turn out to have very low self esteem and depression. All this can be cubed with the right encouragement, support and emotional treatment from their parents.

What Obesity will cause to your child

A child of 7 weighing more than a 100kg has obviously chopped chunks of flesh more than his age and stature can handle although the body Mass Index is the right method of calculating over weighted humans.

However , Obesity itself poses a lot of risky health problems to your child, If your teen child is over weighted, then he is prone to , a type 2 diabetes , high blood pressure, asthma ,sleep disorders, high cholesterol bone problems, emotional disorders

What usually causes obesity in kids

Knowing the cause of an issue is a step towards getting the solution to that problem . It is however saddened to know that obesity in teens are caused by carefree attitude of most parents and families. Let us look at some of the causes of obesity in children of nowadays.
  • Eating Out : Most parents are probably too busy to cook for their child so , all they do is stuck their refrigerator with junk foods for their kids to find when they are not around.Most parents also prefer eating out more than they do cooking at home which is very bad. Junk food however are detrimental to the well being of your child,they are easy access to high calorie products/sugars and will cause them to gain way too much weight.
  • Sugar Consumption : You probably have not be monitoring your child's consumption f the godiva chocolate in your fridge. You may not notice him when he keeps consuming icing sugars from his friend's birthday party. All this are additional weight for your child which later leads to obesity
  • Saturated Fats : Fat is very good for children . But is your child consuming the right source of good fats? Examples of fat bad sources are Red Meats, Ice creams , Chocolates , Junks e.t.c which keeps pumping more weight into children.
  • Exercise: If your child is getting obese, maybe this will be the right time for you to seize that video game of his and remove the TV in his room. This is because the more your child spends time indoors doing nothing, the more his fat keeps increasing. so you should change uregent action about it with immediate effect. Take him out for workouts , let him play around with his friends in the basket ball court instead of his gaming console. Also ensure that he/she is actively participating in extra curricular activities in hos school to ensure burning more Facts.

How to Solve The Obesity problem of My Child

  Make Better food Choices : Stop eating outside, they will only offer you more junks out their and continue to increase your weight and that of your child. Ensure you are eatiing more fruits of various variety , like vegetables, lettuce, carrots, orange etc.

Breakfast: Researches of many years have shown that , kids who  take breakfasts daily are less prone to obesity.If it is just a cup of coffee and milk , that will be at least enough to keep the stomach running before lunch.You can prepare cereals like cornflakes or wheatmeals for your child every morning instead of allowing them to take lunch as the first meal of the day.

Reduce Sugar: You should monitor the sugar level of each of the foods you are preparing for your children so as to know how to reduce the sugar intake per day. Some foods also have hidden sugar in them  and because they are not directly revealed we feel safe consuming them, those foods include margarine , mashed potatoes and fast foods. Chocolate consumption which is a major sugar source should also be avoided.

Exercise : Regular and daily exercise will help your child burn more calories which will gradually reduce its weight.Ensure that your  child does not spend too much time indoors sleeping. Make sure he/she is active most times of the day.


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