Expectorants help expel bronchial secretions that accumulate in the airways. They're great for treating colds, coughs and other respiratory problems. Learn how to make 5 great, natural expectorants right at home!


Expectorants are medicines whose properties help expel bronchial secretions that accumulate in the airways.
They’re often used to treat coughs, colds and other respiratory conditions characterized by congestion, phlegm and uncomfortable symptoms that prevent normal breathing.
To be more specific, expectorants increase the aqueous secretions of the submucosal and salivary glands. This plays a big role in the elimination of excess mucus.
While most are sold on the market in the form of syrups and pills, there are also natural ingredients whose composition causes similar effects.
In today’s article, we want to highlight the 5 best expectorants you can make right from home the next time you have a cold.

1. Honey and cayenne pepper syrup:


Homemade syrup with honey, ginger and cayenne pepper is a natural product with expectorant and mucolytic properties that contribute to calming coughs and congestion.
It’s suitable for all ages and can be used as a treatment for colds, asthma, and bronchitis.

2. Eucalyptus vapors:

Eucalyptus is one of the best plants with a mucolytic and expectorant effect that controls coughs and the swelling of the respiratory tract.
The vapors that it releases when it’s added to an infusion are an excellent remedy for congestion,  headaches and breathing difficulties.

3. Honey and onion syrup:

The combination of onions and honey creates a homemade syrup to improve the symptoms of respiratory conditions.
Both ingredients have antibiotic and expectorant properties that facilitate the elimination of accumulated viruses, bacteria and phlegm.

4. Natural expectorant tea:

A little thyme with honey and lemon results in a natural tea to relieve coughs, sore throats and excess mucus production.
Its expectorant and anti-inflammatory compounds help to dissolve mucus secretions to facilitate their expulsion.

5. Apple, honey and lemon expectorant:

A paste prepared with apple, honey and lemon pulp is a great expectorant solution to relieve coughs in both children and adults.
Its anti-inflammatory and mucolytic effect stimulates the elimination of mucus secretions and clears the airways.
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How To Calm Your Cough Naturally with These 5 Homemade Expectorants ?




Anxiety, depression and attention disorders are on the rise. The causes may be two-fold, first simply because we live in a culture saturated with unimportant things. We have thousands of choices we can make every day, from the foods we eat to products for our home and health. Marketing campaigns reach for our hearts, showing that we will be happy if we just purchase their goods and services.

Despite their name, essential oils are not in fact oily, but rather clear and less slick than their name implies. Not quite watery, but not oily either. When blended correctly, essential oils are highly concentrated and should be diluted before applying directly to your skin.

7 Power Packed Essential Oils Having Remarkable Medicinal Properties:

Lavender:
It is soothing, eases depression and calms the nervous system. Its relaxing and rejuvenating benefits make this a perfect addition to your bath, diffuser or massage oil. Relieves headaches, migraines and nervous tension. Lavender is anti-bacterial, and therefore, great for skin and scalp issues including open wounds, cystic acne, insect bites, burns, dandruff and skin/hair care products. This e.o. decongests the sinus and respiratory systems. Lavender is popular for its pleasant fragrance and optimal for meditation given its association with the sixth chakra/third eye/pineal gland.


Lemon:
Lemon supports the sympathetic nervous system. It is naturally high in vitamin c and antioxidants. It supports the elimination of internal parasites. Externally, lemon e.o. lightens liver spots and facial pigmentation; it also works as a natural astringent. It is anti-bacterial and anti-infectious: a diffuser can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in 1 hour, staphylococcus aureus in 2 hours and pneumococcus bacteria in 3 hours (Valnet).

Peppermint:
Peppermint boosts energy and mental alertness; it is especially helpful if you are trying to eliminate caffeine or sugar as it will give you that natural boost of energy you’re accustomed to receiving. It also relieves headaches. Peppermint is anti-bacterial and assists with food poisoning, IBS and other digestive ailments. Use this potent e.o. for tooth and gum infections as it kills bacteria.”

Rosemary:
It is an optimal e.o. to keep in your office as it stimulates mental alertness. It’s also renowned for improving memory. Rosemary assists the adrenal system and helps with asthma, bronchitis, headache, arthritis and gout. It can increase intuition. Rosemary stimulates hair growth, promotes scalp health and reduces cellulite. Studies have shown rosemary e.o. effective in fighting ovarian and liver cancer cells among others.

Frankincense:
Frankincense essential oil may be helpful in alleviating symptoms of depression. I apply Frankincense to my face every day, it’s excellent and nourishing to the skin plus it gives a boost to my psyche. Frankincense can be diffused to improve concentration and mental clarity. Because of this quality, it would be a great choice for using when a student needs to get homework done

Tea Tree Oil:
It has anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-parasitic and anti-septic properties, making this oil the top choice for practically EVERYTHING! It regenerates skin tissue, and so it is ideal for burns, lesions, insect bites, deep wounds, acne, cold sores, fungal infections, dry scalp, lice, eczema, psoriasis and athlete’s foot. For yeast/bacterial infections, you can make your own natural vaginal suppositories by mixing 3 drops tea tree oil into 1 tsp coconut oil and keep in the refrigerator to harden until ready for use. Tea tree e.o. also fights toxic mold when used as a spray or in a diffuser.

Castor Oil:
A castor oil pack is placed on the skin to increase circulation and to promote elimination and healing of the tissues and organs underneath the skin. It is used to stimulate the liver, relieve pain, increase lymphatic circulation, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion.

References:

http://blogs.naturalnews.com

7 Essential Oils For Anxiety, Depression & Attention Disorders.


Most of us are probably tempted by a can of Coke every now and again, though we all know it’s not exactly good for our bodies. But do you know how much sugar there actually is inside that can? Hint: it’s enough to give you diabetes.




A recent study by Public Health Liverpool noted that there is around 54g of sugar in a 500ml bottle of coke, or to put it another way, that’s a whopping 13.5 sugar cubes. With numbers like that it’s no wonder the fizzy stuff is bad for us, and researchers at Cambridge University confirmed that Coke, as well as other sugar drinks, significantly increase our risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In fact, the study found that cutting out just one such sugary drink each day can reduce your risk of developing the disease by 25%.

With around 3 million people suffering from type 2 diabetes in Britain alone, with that figure estimated to rise to 5 million by 2025, it’s safe to say it is a problem in need of attention. Earlier this year George Osborne announced that the UK government will be introducing a new sugar tax on the soft drink industry, which should be in effect by April 2018. This tax will raise around £520 million a year, and aims to address experts’ concerns that over half of all boys and 70% of girls could soon be obese.

A man from Macedonia recently took to YouTube in an attempt to warn people about the shocking amount of sugar in the drink. In the video, he boils down a bottle of Coca Cola on the hob at his home in Skopje, where the drink turns into a thick tar-like substance after 30 minutes. He says to viewers “When you drink one bottle of coke, it’s like eating all this [sugar]”.

Someone else who took it upon himself to warn others of excessive coke consumption was George Prior, who in 2014 embarked on a mission to show the negative effects of the drink by knocking back 10 355 ml cans of the stuff every day for a month. As you’d expect, the self-imposed challenge took its toll on Prior’s health; he put on two stone in weight and his blood pressure rose to an unhealthy 145/96. He also noted that, despite already drinking 350g of sugar each day, his body began to strongly crave even more.



A spokesperson for Coca Cola Great Britain said in a statement to Mirror Online: “Every one of our drinks has a no sugar alternative and since 2005 we’ve reformulated 27 drinks to reduce their sugar content.”

“On the front of our bottles and cans we clearly display the sugar content and are one of a handful of food and drink manufacturers to have adopted the government’s voluntary colour-coded labelling scheme to make it even easier for people to make informed choices.

“Our actions are helping make a difference – the latest data shows that sugar taken home from soft drinks is down 13.6 per cent in the last four years.”

References:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/01/12/what-happens-to-your-body-within-an-hour-of-drinking-a-coke.aspx

http://www.sugarstacks.com/beverages.htm

http://marshallbrain.com/science/sugar-in-soda.htm

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/533879/20140111/coca-cola-sugar-content-calorie-health-soft.htm

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2515555/people-dont-realise-sugar-Coca-Cola-admits-companys-PRESIDENT.html


How Much Sugar Is There In Coke?




This just in – cheese could be the secret to living a long, healthy life. You’ll want to stop whatever it is you’re doing to hear us out here.

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I’ve never met cheese I didn’t like, whether it’s on my burger, my salad, or just a little block straight from the fridge or deli.

New research, straight from Nature Medicine, an academic research journal, suggests that eating cheese may actually help you live longer. You heard it straight from the horse’s mouth folks – cheese may be the secret to immortality. That delicious parmesan on your pasta, the mozzarella in your fried cheese stick, the cheddar on your turkey sandwich – all of them could lead to you living a longer, healthier life.

The study shows that consuming spermidine, a compound found in aged cheese, can help you to live longer. Originally tested on rats and mice, spermidine was found to increase their average lifespan.

Then, they surveyed 800 Italians about their diets (which is full of delicious, delicious cheese), and discovered that those who have a higher intake of the compound were found to have lower blood pressure and lower risks of heart failure – by about 40%, so that’s pretty stellar. They also found that those who consume higher intakes of cheese have reduced risk of developing other cardiovascular diseases. Basically, eating cheese, according to the study, reduces the risk of high blood pressure or heart failure, both of which are leading causes of death in men and women.

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One thing to remember, however, before you feast on an epic cheese board, is that cheese does tend to be high in fat. This would actually cancel out the spermidine, which can also be found in healthier foods.

Other foods that contain high levels of spermidine include: peas, corn, whole grains, and soybeans, all of which are not cheese, but are probably significantly healthier. (Just don’t go putting peas and soybeans on your pizza, we’re not barbarians).

You can even consider lower-fat cheeses, like parmesan (yum), mozzarella (also yum), camembert (exceedingly yum), and Neufchatel – a type of light cream cheese (incredibly yum!). All of these cheeses are equally as addictive as cheddar and can be used as substitutes on a grilled cheese sandwich.

If four options of “healthy” cheese just doesn’t cut it for you, you can add goat cheese and feta to the list too. Feta will take your salad from good to epic, while grilled goat cheese will remind you why we were placed on earth in the first place. Awesome.

Cheese


Sticking to one to three portions of cheese a week is highly recommended by doctors, but allow the feeling of guilt if you happen to go a little overboard on any given day, you’re only human after all!

So, clearly there’s a lot you can take home from this scientific discovery, including a block of cheese from your local grocery store.

Enjoy your cheese fries, grilled cheese toasties, mozzarella sticks, pizza...


References:

Nature Medicine : http://www.nature.com/nm/index.html


Best News Ever: Cheese Could Be The Secret To Living A Longer Life



Psoriatic arthritis may make you exercise much more challenging. The proper fitness regime can help you relieve this painful condition. The low-intensity exercises are the key which will get the body moving. Here are some great exercises for you to try.




1. Yoga

Doing yoga can deepen your sense of self, and help you tune into your psoriatic arthritis. Listen to your body and change when necessary.

2. Chair yoga

A gentle practice in a chair or on a ball, will get your body moving and allow you to obtain the full benefits of yoga.

3. Mat yoga

Even if you have problems with shoulders and wrists, poses can be modified to make mat yoga really work for you! Find a quiet place for you to practice it though.


4. Pilates

It focuses on stretching and strengthening your body and will bring about self-awareness that can aid your condition.

5. Tai Chi

It is a great exercise to help strengthen, reduce pain, improve mobility and enables finding a mental balance.

6. Aquatic therapy

Water helps remove the pressure on your muscles and joints. This gives you the benefit of exercising without having to worry about aggravating that knee or ankle!



7. Walking

It is a great exercise to get you moving, increase your heart rate and promote strength in the body.

8. Biking

Not only does biking help strengthen leg muscles and build endurance, but it helps you maintain your range of motion.







Best Exercises For Arthritis



The weather outside is frightful – so, you need a food that will make your life more delightful!




As temperatures fall, our winter appetites could easily spin out of control. Studies point out that people do tend to eat more during the winter time, with the average person gaining at least two pounds – and individuals who are already overweight likely to gain a lot more. Therefore, we need to be careful during the winter months and eat good food in order stay healthy and warmed, but we also need to watch our weight!

In the article, I offer you the best foods to eat in winter that will boost your health and body heat and will help you shed pounds. These tasty foods not just help curb cravings and burn calories, they are also ideal for winter weight loss.

1) Rabbit Meat:

For most Americans, the domesticated rabbit is a quite rare food option. The rabbit meat is usually comparable to poultry and offers an economical alternative to many larger animals. The domesticated rabbits commonly distributed in the U.S. are imported Chinese rabbits or Belgian and New Zealand hybrids. Rabbit meat is generally available fresh or frozen.
Rabbit meat is popular for its high protein content. This meat contains more proteins than chicken and beef. It is also a concentrated source of iron. One serving has more than 4 mg. In addition, the meat provides many minerals. The highest levels include 292 mg of potassium and 204 mg of phosphorous. Rabbit meat is very low in calories, which can truly benefit your weight loss process. One serving of rabbit meat contains only 147 calories.




2) Pomelo:

Pomelo is a citrus fruit that looks like a big grapefruit with thick bark and sweeter taste. Its yellow flesh is rich in antioxidants, which help prevent the spread of cancer cells. It is also rich in potassium and folic acid.

3) Sunflower Seeds:

Sunflower seeds are an exceptional source of folate, protein, and Vitamin B. They can help protect the immune system. These seeds are loaded with vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that supports healthy hair and skin, prevents cell damage, and could even prevent cancer.

4) Shiitake mushrooms:

Nutritious and appetizing mushrooms are low in calories (only 10 in 1/2 a cup), almost devoid of fat and a great source of zinc, Vitamin B6, folic acid, thiamine, riboflavin, selenium, potassium, and dietary fiber. According to many laboratory studies, shiitake mushrooms also help immune cells to kill viruses.



5) Honey:

Honey is the best natural sweeter that you can use! It can help boost the immune system and will warm up your soul in winter months. However, make sure not to overdo it – at the same volume, it has more calories than sugar. Honey is a great source of antioxidants and its powerful antimicrobial properties make it an ally during the cold days.

6) Liver:

It is a relatively inexpensive source of protein. The liver is an amazing source of vitamin A, B12, niacin, folic acid, and minerals, principally iron.
With just 200 calories, it supersedes most cuts of meat, however, the problem is its high cholesterol: around 400 mg per 115 grams’ liver braised. Therefore, if you lead a diet that is low in cholesterol and fat, eating liver from time to time cannot hurt if you are healthy.

7) Macadamia nuts:

Macadamias are a melt-in-your mouth treat! They are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which are good fats that can help reduce cholesterol. Macadamia nuts are also rich in antioxidants and Vitamin E and contain omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in a ratio 1:1, which is great! Macadamias will warm you up and benefit the weight loss process.

8) Oatmeal:

There is nothing like a hot bowl of oatmeal on a cold winter day! Not just is oatmeal delicious and convenient, it is also full of phytochemicals and nutrients. It also provides great energy and keeps you full. In accordance to a research, individuals who consume oats for breakfast eat 1/3 fewer calories at lunchtime.

8) Guava:

Guava is a popular tropical fruit, which tastes similar to strawberries and pears. This fruit contains 5 times more Vitamin C than oranges. It is also rich in fiber – particularly if you consume the seeds. Moreover, guava contains iron, calcium, soluble dietary fiber, potassium, and lutein. The best part? This fruit has sixty calories in just one serving, making it the ideal slimming snack.

9) Ginger tea:

If you are thinking of reaching for a cup of tea, choose a brew with ginger. It has thermogenic properties that will keep you warm. Due to its healing powers, ginger can also promote blood flow and boost metabolism.

10) Coconut milk:

Scientists’ suggest that the fatty acids present in coconut milk could help speed up the metabolism and promote weight loss. Make sure to read labels – certain brands are high in calories. Additionally, its dietary fiber will keep you feeling full.

11) Chia Seeds:

This seed packs a huge nutritional punch. It contains great amounts of omega-3, calcium, magnesium, folate, and iron. Its soluble fiber upsurges the duration of satiety. Our energy falls easily in winter due to the cold weather. Therefore, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds to your smoothie to boost your energy and improve the immune system.




12) Watercress:

Peppery watercress and dark green leaves are some of the most nutritious greens. Watercress is a cruciferous vegetable abundant in antioxidants, which can help prevent cancer and many other diseases. It is a great source of Vitamin C and beta-carotene, as well as potassium and calcium. One cup contains 5 calories.
Victoria VITO, - nutritionist, Certificate in Human Nutrition





12 Winter Foods That Will Warm You Up and Help You Lose Weight

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It's hard to know just what will keep us healthy these days.

With all the different advice on carbs, sugar, and protein out there, knowing what to eat can be so confusing. Multiple studies, however, are now showing that people who eat nuts experience a surprising number of health benefits. Here's what you need to know.

If you eat 20 grams of nuts high in antioxidants per day, your risk of dying can drop by up to 20%.

The nuts with the highest amount of antioxidants are walnuts and pecans.




Eating an ounce of nuts each day can reduce your risk of heart disease by 33% and cut your cancer risk by 15%.
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There is some evidence that eating them can lower your chances of developing respiratory disease and diabetes.
Dr. Dagfinn Aune of the School of Public Health at Imperial
said: "We found a consistent reduction in risk across many different diseases, which is a strong indication that there is a real underlying relationship between nut consumption and different health outcomes."





"It’s quite a substantial effect for such a small amount of food," the doctor continued.
                                              
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If You Eat A Handful Of These Every Day, You Can Lower Your Risk Of Chronic Disease And Even Death

Avocados have been touted as a heart-healthy superfood in recent years. In reality, the truth isn't too far off from the hype. They are turning up in everything from guacamole and salads to smoothies and even brownies. Here are four reasons that make eating avocados every day a sensible choice.

1. It will reduce your risk of heart disease.

Heart disease has been reported to kill 27 million adults in the United States, and people are becoming more and more conscious of healthy diets. Avocados show a positive benefit to our cardiovascular system in numerous ways because of its low saturated fat and high unsaturated fat content. Consuming extra saturated fat may raise your LDL and HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, while on the contrary, consuming adequate unsaturated fat in your diet may help lower LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol), control HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol) and probably improve your insulin sensitivity. Moreover, avocados also contain a powerful mix of nutrients including plenty of antioxidants such as carotenoids and phenols. These compounds can help prevent inflammation and oxidative stress in the blood vessels while facilitating improved blood flow.

2. It will maintain your weight in a much easier way.

Avocados can help with weight-loss and maintain a healthy BMI by reducing the desire to overindulge. A recent study showed that adding avocado in meals make you feel full and curb your appetite due to its high fiber content, about 14g per fruit on average. Additionally, higher avocado consumption contributes to lower BMIs in observational studies.

3.It might reduce your risk of cancer.

The phytochemicals Avocados contain may help prevent cancer. A protein compound called glutathione, along with the xanthophyll lutein (both in avocados), have been associated with decreased rates of oral cancer. It also shows that avocados play a potential role in reducing the risk of both breast and prostate cancers. Also, it demonstrates that a particular type of fat derived from avocados can exert anti-cancer effects on acute myeloid leukemia cells.

4. It will protect your skin and eyes well into old age.

Compounds called lutein and zeaxanthin in avocados can slow age-related ocular decline and prevent vision dysfunction. They also act as buffers against oxidative UV damage, helping to keep our skin smooth and healthy.
In addition to the potent health benefits, avocados could be a tasty, creamy food combined into shakes, desserts, dips, and toppings. Dice the peaches and place them in a bowl. Pound avocados into pieces combined with peaches. Add diced bacon to the bowl. Cut up an onion and add to some guacamole. Try the recipes and Enjoy! Avocado Smoothie:
1/2 ripe avocado
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice

OPTIONAL: handful of ice
Combine ingredients in blender and mix.
Bacon Peach Guacamole:
1 ripe peach
2 ripe avocados
1/4 red onion, minced
2 strips bacon, crisped

Salt and pepper to taste









References:

1http://media.mercola.com/assets/images/infographic/avocado-uses-health-benefits.jpg 2http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23196671 3http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006291X11007807%20/ 4http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01635580802567158#.UxSk8vldV8F 5http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23638933 6http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8987188%20/ 7http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=21904&Section=NUTRITION 8http://paleomg.com/tag/avocado/page/2/

This Is What Will Happen When You Eat Avocados Every Day



Heart disease is one of the deadliest diseases which should be taken care of!

The reason for heart disease is clogged arteries which has a main purpose of interrupting the flow of blood in the body. These arteries block the flow of blood towards the heart and then also don’t allow the blood to flow away to other parts of the body.

There’re some simple and common factors which most of the people follow and due to which such problems occur. Heart disease is top on the list of such problems and this is only due to unhealthy diet and even stress.
This can be avoided by controlling the consumption of unhealthy diet and changes which are need to be done in the diet as per the requirement for your healthy heart.






Here are some foods, which will keep your heart healthy:

1)Salmon fish:

It is the best food to keep heart healthy due to the presence of fatty acids
Cholesterol and inflammation are some of the key ingredients for heart disease and salmon can help to prevent these!


2)Orange juice

Orange is rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C
This will help to keep the blood vessels healthy and to keep the blood pressure in required levels
By drinking 2 glasses of this juice will help you to get the necessary vitamins and minerals to the body.


3)Nuts

They’re rich in unsaturated fatty acids and Omega-3 fats.
They help in checking the cholesterol level in the body
Also effective to boost memory and repairing joint problems


4)Turmeric

The active compound in turmeric – curcumin is said to have consisting with handful of benefits to the body.
Overactive fat storage and tissue inflammation can be reduced by intake of turmeric powder
Turmeric powder can be consumed as liquid or can be added to food.


5)Green tea

Catechin- this is a powerful antioxidant present in green tea, also there’re many energizing and potent calming properties which helps to reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the body
Metabolic rate of the body increases by the consumption of green tea
2 cups a day can make your way to get the maximum benefits of green tea.


6)Watermelon

Nitric oxide production is increased by consumption of this fruit
Healthy blood vessels present in the body are also supported by this fruit
Consuming a little of this fruit regularly along with your food is of great beneficial to the body


7)Whole grain

Oats, whole grain bread and brown rice are some of the grains which come under the category of whole grain.
These grains are rich in fiber which is essential to reduce cholesterol and also to prevent accumulation of cholesterol in inner walls of arteries.
These grains also help to break down the cholesterol which is already build up in the body


8)Cranberries

Rich in potassium-help to control/reduce the bad cholesterol build up in the body.
They’re also essential for the overall development of the body
Experts say-by drinking cranberry juice two glasses a day will lead to lower the risk of heart attack by 40%


9)Pomegranate

Fruit which is well known for the presence of phytonutrients in it- this leads to promotion of nitric oxide production in the body
By producing nitric oxide- it will indirectly improve blood circulation in the body
Pomegranate with salads can be of great taste


10)Avocado

Avocado is well known for the health benefits and is considered to be the best consumed product for any problems in the body
Avocado is rich in fats- this leads to keep a healthy balance between good and bad cholesterol
It can be consumed in multiple ways i.e. with eggs and even by adding to salads.

10 Foods That Will Clean Your Arteries And Protect You From Heart Attack!

Fruit No Sugar


Fruit is tasty and highly nutritive. It is a rich source of fibers, vitamins and antioxidants that helps the body be in a perfect shape. Nevertheless, fruit contains sugar and for people trying to cut down on carbohydrates, fruit is among the food that goes off the diet list. Natural sugars in food do not have the same negative effect as fast food and desserts because they have added fructose in them.

However, if you are being careful with carbohydrates intake, it is always a great idea to choose fruit that contains the lowest amounts of sugar.

Here is the list:

Olives:
100 gr olives have 0 grams of sugar. You probably did not know that olives were fruit.The same as cherries and apricots, olives are a part of plant whose fruit is a flower of the olive tree. This tiny, little fruit has also antioxidant properties. Olives soak up free radicals that cause damages to cells. Antioxidants are essential in protecting us against various diseases. Olives make the recovery quicker after an intensive physical activity, too.

Avocado:
One slice of avocado has 2 gr of sugar. You may not have known that avocado is fruit, too. It is botanically classified as such and it contains very little sugar. However, it has monosaturated fatty acids, fibers and a broad specter of necessary vitamins and minerals. Consuming avocado with other food such as carrots and tomatoes can increase absorption of beta carotene which in turn helps vitamin A build up in the body. Vitamin A is en essential for proper growth of cells, immunity and eyesight.

Huckleberry:
100 gr huckleberries have 4 gr of sugar. Huckleberries need to be main food throughout the year and not only during holiday season. Besides the very low amount of fructose, this type of fruit also contains a lot of antioxidants. If consumed daily, the low calorie huckleberry juice (the one with no added sugar) can prevent the risk of cardiovascular diseases, insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, triglycerides and body inflammations. Other nutritive values important to mention are vitamin C and fibers.

Raspberries:
123 gr raspberries contain 5 gr of sugar. In comparison to all other berries, raspberries contain the least amounts of sugar, so it is always a good idea to have them in your fridge – whether fresh or frozen they make great protein shakes. Raspberries have more fibers than any other berries (8 grams) and with that the chances of sugar fluctuations in the body are amount to nul. Fibers not only make you feel full up but also may better the content of good bacteria in your stomach. If bad bacteria are dominant in the stomach, then it becomes an environment ideal for new diseases, potentially increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes type 2 and overweight. If your diet is rich in fibers, then it helps good bacteria survive. Strawberries and brambles are also types of fruit with low amounts of sugar.

Kiwi:
One kiwi has 7 gr of sugar. In the past, kiwi was considered as fruit that is egsotic and rarely available to people, but today this “hairy fruit” can be bought everywhere. Aside from the very low content of sugar, kiwi is rich in vitamin C that can literally save your life, so do include it in your daily diet. If you consume a lot of vitamin C from fruits, it lowers the risk of coronary diseases and premature death due to other diseases. Consuming 2 kiwi before sleeping, improves sleep. This is important for you, if you take into account the fact that recovery out of the gym happens while we sleep!

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Reference :  Natural Health.



5 Types of Fruit That Contain Almost No Sugar - Good Healthy Morning



No matter if you are skinny or fat, people will never be satisfied with how you look. When you are skinny, you will hear the compliments like, ‘oh honey get yourself something to eat you are so weak.’ And when you are fat or just little healthy, you will be receiving compliments like, ’Oh dear, go eat some salad or starve yourself to lose those extra pounds, you look so huge’. ‘Sigh’. I know both the compliments aren’t something a girl ever wanted to hear. But, you better stop caring about what people say and start knowing your body and win your desire body, and you can do this only if you want to.

Healthy habits may seem old school but they are definitely for your own good because as you grow old your body gets old too and that is the time when you realize either you have to thank yourself or should be worried about what might happen. But worrying and crying and regretting is not the last option. You still can make yourself look young, pretty and have the perfect body. Excess fat in the body can bring a lot of problems with it. You start losing your confidence, and all those pretty dresses start losing their charm. Kids whose parents, in their early age, make them eat all junk and processed food, are highly at risk of getting obese. And obesity is not something to take light headed. The increase in weight leads to obesity. And most importantly it can bring along a lot of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and sometimes cancer too. A person suffering from obesity has a higher chance of getting cancer than an average person.

I read this magic portion recipe somewhere and thought to try it out and I used this for months, and it turned out the best thing ever happened to me and since then it is the part of my healthy and clean eating. This magic portion consists of 3 ingredients:
  1. -Raw Honey: 1 tbsp.
  2. -Cinnamon powder: ½ tsp.
  3. -Boiled water: 1 glass
Instructions:

Take hot water, that you can drink easily, and add tbsp. of honey and cinnamon powder. Mix well and drink every morning before breakfast and avoid too much crabs and sodas. You will be seeing results in a very short period of a week.

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Reference :   Home Reference

How To Lose 6 Pounds in One Week by This Natural Home Recipe ?

clogged arteries


Worried about clogged arteries? The answer may be found, not in your medicine cabinets, but in your kitchen or pantries!

A recent study published in the Atherosclerosis journal shows that pomegranate extract may reverse and prevent the underlying pathologies of the cardiovascular system, that lead to heart attacks and bypass surgeries.

This study also adds to the clinical study showing that pomegranate can help unclog your arteries. A 2004 study published in the Clinical Nutrition journal showed the result of a 3 year clinical trial in an Israeli population, that the daily consumption of pomegranate juice reversed carotid artery stenosis by up to 29% within 1 year. Also the blockages in the control group increased by 9%, indicating that pomegranate’s artery unblocking effects were even greater than at first apparent.

Pomegranate’s benefit in cardiovascular disease is extensive, as shown by the following experimentally confirmed properties:

– Anti-inflammatory
– Blood Pressure Lowering Properties
– Antioxidant

How can a simple fruit be this beneficial to your heart?


This is because pomegranate juice has a high concentration of antioxidants, particularly polyphenols and vitamin C. Vitamin C deficiency is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease.

Pomegranates are also known to have anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation have a huge role in heart disease. It is a powerful antioxidant, good for lowering blood pressure, and anti-infective.

So make it a habit to drink pomegranate juice and incorporate it into your daily diet.

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Reference :     Atherosclerosis journal 


Worried about clogged arteries? Unexpected answer !!