Nutritious and Healthy food

Healthy and nutritious food is very important for maintaining a good health. Healthy food involves, regular and timely food, juices, nuts, snacks and much more. A balanced diet, good food habits are essential for a healthy life.

In the normal course of life, we forget to take necessary nutrition that is req

uired for our body and hence we tend to get into many life style diseases. It is very essential for a person to know and understand the benefits of nature's creation like fruits, vegetables, nuts,etc.

You can find useful articles on nutrition and health benefits of various fruits and vegetables. Read on and add these to your daily life. The value of fo

od is more when it is taken in a systematic manner and also by understanding the benefits of every bite we take.

Coconut : Coconut is known for its antifungal, anti bacterial properties. Coconut oil forms the base of many Ayurvedic medicinal preparations.

Cherries : Cherries are good source of many vitamins, minerals and are tasty to eat.

Beetroot : Beetroots contains good amount of folate, potassium and manganese. They are less in calories and are effective in curing skin problems.

Cauliflower : Cauliflower is highly nutritious and is effective in curing many ailments. It is rich in folate an dis good for pregnant woman.

Mango : Mangoes are a very popular and widely available fruit. It is rich in potassium and is a known antioxidant.

Tomatoes : Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene. Lycopene is a potent antioxidant.

Musk Melon - Tropical Delight : Musk melon is a tropical fruit which is been cultivated for a very long time. It is a rich source of vitamin 'C' and is effective in reducing body heat.

Cabbage - Healing Properties : Cabbage is a well known common vegetable. Its is low in calories and is long known for its healing properties.

Oats - Fibre food that cures constipation : Oats have some unique fatty acids and antioxidants which together with Vitamin E slow cell damage.

Calcium: The bone builder: Calcium Builds Strong Bones. Get calcium from greens, beans, or fortified foods. Vitamin D controls your body's use of calcium.

Mushrooms - A highly nutritious food: Mushrooms are rich in minerals, vitamin D (ergosterol), thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), dietary fibre as well as all the essential amino acids and are low in fat and calories.

Gooseberry (Amla) : Rich in Vitamin C: Amla or Gooseberry has many nutritious benefits. The amla has been found to be the most abundant source of Vitamin C in the plant kingdom

Some Ways to Avoid Aching Legs and avoid injury Before starting and finishing work, warm up and warm down

Stretch the muscles

•Wear sensible footwear

•When lifting bend the knees and keep the back straight.

•Do not bend down to pick things up-go down with the knees bent and back straight. (See ‘Circle of Tightness’ tight calves-back of the legs)

•Use a kneeler with handles at the side to help you up and down. (See lower back and knee problems caused by tight Illiopsoas and Illiotibial band)

•Do not stay in one position for too long. (See muscle memory)

•Do not move suddenly to reach for something. (See brain and muscle message confusion)

•Do not move loads that are too heavy for you

•Split the load or wait until you can get help to move it.
•Think before you do something how you are going to move it, how are you going to get it there, what are you going to do with it once you get it there?

•Try to avoid double handling

•When you sit down for a break, and want to stand up do not move suddenly, let the brain know what you are going to do and move slowly.

•This way, there is no confusion between the brain and muscles as to what is to happen, so risk of pulling something is reduced (See Muscle Apprehension/anticipation ad injury)

•Do not bend down to pull up weeds. (See ‘Circle of Tightness’ tight calves-back of the legs)

•If you have to bend over, bend the knees and keep the back straight

•Use a kneeler with handles at the side to help you get up and down.

•Use long handled tools as mush as possible to save bending over.