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Top 10 deit tips

Ten Diet Tips For A Busy Executive 1. Find out how many calories you need:  It is not as easy as it sounds, but it is very important for an individual to know his/her caloric requirement [approx 1,800 calories/day] – on the basis of which reduction in calories for weight loss, weight management, or weight gain, can be pursued. Speak to a dietician or nutritionist who can help you decide on what suits your needs best. 2. Be a fan of fruits and vegetables:   Fruits and vegetables are packed with beneficial fibre, vitamins, and anti-oxidants. They fill up your stomach quickly, so you feel full just as quickly. They are also low in calories and help to keep your calorie count low. Take at least 3-4 servings of fruit and 4-5 servings of vegetables each day. Snack on apples, melons, peaches, carrots, or green and red pepper strips. Don’t forget juices – or, a glass of fruit or vegetable juice. 3. Watch for portion-size:   Eat moderate portions. If you keep portion sizes reas

Health Benefits of Aloe vera

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Aloe Vera plant is considered to be a miracle for health due to numerous Aloe vera juice and gel benefits. Here is a list of 25 Aloe vera health benefits and uses that might teach you how to use Aloe vera properly: Numerous Aloe vera benefits have made the aloe vera plant popular all around the world. From last many years Aloe Vera plant is being used for the treatment of different kind of illness and diseases. Aloe vera plant is a non-toxin, succulent plant which store water in their fleshy leaves and its succulence allow this juicy plant to survive in areas of low natural rainfall. There are many Aloe vera benefits from health to nutrition, from acne treatment to skin care. Aloe vera plant is widely grown as an ornamental plant; however it is equally popular as medicinal plant due to several Aloe vera uses. Aloevera benefits for skin care : * Aloe vera plant relives the burned skin caused by sunburn. Try this Aloe vera benefit to treat sunburn naturally at home.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D: Wonder Pill or Overkill? Wouldn’t it be great if one vitamin could build stronger bones and protect against diabetes, multiple sclerosis, cancer, heart disease, and depression? Or even help you lose weight? Researchers have high hopes for vitamin D -- which comes from our skin's reaction to sunlight, a few foods, and supplements. Learn the facts in the slides ahead … and see who's at risk for a "D" deficiency. Vitamin D Boosts Bone Health Vitamin D is critical for strong bones, from infancy into old age. It helps the body absorb calcium from food. In older adults, a daily dose of "D" and calcium helps to prevent fractures and brittle bones. Children need "D” to build strong bones and prevent rickets, a cause of bowed legs, knock knees, and weak bones. Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is more common far away from the sunny equator. For years, experts suspected a link between sunlight, vitamin D levels, and

Nuts Health Benefits

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Almonds (Badaam) The next time your mom forces a few badaams into your hand as you leave the house in a rush, don’t crib, eat them! They are known to help your body prevent cancer! • Body organs - Almonds help in the creation of new blood cells, hemoglobin and help in proper functioning of vital organs of the body. • Other health benefits – Almonds also help in weight loss, lowering blood pressure, reduction in risk of recurrent coronary heart disease, solving constipation, preventing loss of sexual vigor, etc. • Not just oral benefits - Few leaves of the wild almond powdered with water applied to affected parts helps cure many skin diseases, especially eczema. Almond paste with milk cream and fresh paste of rose bud applied regularly over the face is known to make the skin soft and fair while almond oil applied on the scalp helps to cure several hair problems. Raisins (Kishmish) You simply love these sweet dried grapes but for some reason forget to eat