Healthy Home remedy Tips: Follow in your day today routine

(1) To reduce sun spots and acne scars, apply a face mask made of honey and lemon juice.

(2) Stick basil leaf over ulcers in the mouth to ease the pain.

(3) Radish leaves have antipruritic properties which soothe insect bites. Puree it and apply.

(4) To get rid of dandruff, apply a concoction of vinegar and beetroot juice on the scalp. Leave it for an hour and then wash it off.

(5) The high amount of potassium in bananas prevents the weakening of bones.

(6) Drink a glass of pomegranate juice in the mornings to reduce the cholesterol levels in the blood.

(7) If you suffer from indigestion and gastritis munch on half a teaspoon of fennel seeds after meals.

(8) A mix of honey and powdered cinnamon applied to pimples and washed off in 30min will help your skin stay free of acne.

Healthy Tips

(1) To reduce pigmentation, blend orange peel with curd and apply. Wash off after 15 min.

(2) To improve complexion, apply a paste of mashed ripe papaya. Wash off after 15 min.

(3) Cherries contain anthocyanin, which is good for the brain and improves memory.

(4) To get rid of acne spots, apply a paste of grounded betel leaves on the affected areas.

(5) Carrots are natural abrasives that help in eliminating tarter and plague from teeth and gums.

(6) Munching an apple stimulates flow of saliva, which lower levels of bacteria and prevents tooth decay.

(7) Going through menopause? Include flaxseeds in your list. Rich in phytoestrogens, they can be your natural hormone therapy.

(8) Plums are a good source of Vit C, which helps fight infections and incr4eases iron absorption.

Few more health tips : Home remedy

(1) Drink orange juice mixd with a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of nutmeg, if you suffer from anxiety - It will help relax the nerves.

(2) To get rid of dark circles, apply a paste of turmeric powder and pineapple juice around your eyesdaily. Wash it off after 15 min.

(3) Carrots are rich in carotenoids and thus are good for regulating blood sugar levels.

(4) Walnuts rich in omega-3 improves cardiovascular function and counter high blood pressure.

(5) Star fruit is rich in ascorbic acid, which helps maintain bones, teeth, mucus membranes and your skin.

(6) Boiled peanuts have 2 to 4 times more flavanoids which are anti-oxidants and cancer fighting ability than their raw counterparts.

(7) Cashew nuts are rich in heart friendly monounsaturated fatty acids which help lower LDL or bad cholesterol.

(8) Onions have anti-flammatory and anti-bacterial properties. When eaten, they help soothe an upset stomach. 

Some Home Remedy Tips

(1) Honey absorbs moisture frrom the air and has anti bactrial propereties. Smear it on cuts.

(2) If you have a sore throat, gargle with diute tamarind pulp for relief.

(3) To prevent greying, heat 20 curry leaves in a cup of coconut oil until the leaves turn black.
Apply to the scalp two to three times a week.

(4) Mushrooms are rich in potassium and help lower elevated blood pressure.

(5) Garlic contains a chemical compoud called allicin which cleanses the digestive system.

(6) Green gram contains folic acid that fights birth defects and acids cell growth.

(7) Eat black eyed beans to continue getting enough protein. They are also rich in Iron & Potassium.

(8) Chew copper rich sunflower seeds for strong bones and flexible joints.

Importance of Breakfast

A recent research study says that eating breakfast has an advantageous effect on late morning mood, satiety and cognitive performance. Eating immediately afyer waking up fuels you up instantly and prepares you for the day ahead. If you dont eat breakfast, the starvation mode makes you want to eat more and store more, resulting in weight gain. Your daily breakfat should include protiens, fibre and complex carbohydrates. Items such as a bowl of poha, upma or dalia are perfect mix of carbohydrates and proteins. Moong dal or besan, fat free milk, cheese, yoghurt, raw fresh fruits, whole grain breads, crackers and cereals, are some of the good breakfast items.

Some of the results of skipping breakfast: it can lead to slow start of the day, low mental performance, fatigue, weight gain, lack of energy and stamina, weakens your immune syetem.

Reasearch says : "Breakfast is the only way you can survive the day without feeling lethargic or tired".

Also the ideal time for breakfast should be within the first hour of waking up. Eating soon after you wake up can raise your energy level and encourage you to be more active throughout the day. Delaying it could cause a complete blood sugar crash resulting in overeating during the first meal of the day.