Vital Foods For Better Health Of Our Eyes.

        WE see the world through our eyes, and it's important to keep them healthy at all time. Several eye problems such as Glaucoma, hypermetropia, myopia, cataract may hamper with the normal functioning of our eyes, making it important to take essential steps to improve eye function. You watch TV from the right distance, you maintain a good posture while reading, and you make sure never to read in dim light, but it's time to move beyond that. It's time to view the eye disorders in the nutritional way.

Green veggies: 

Spinach and other green leafy vegetables are an excellent source of vitamin A and C, which help maintain eye health and ward off eye-related problems. Spinach has 4 nutrients that protect the eye - vitamin C, lutein, zeaxanthin and beta carotene.

Carrots: 

Grandma is right! Carrots are best for healthy eyes. A healthy diet comprising carrots keeps away eye problems like age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. They are a rich source of vitamin A and beta carotene, both of which promote optimum eye health. Also, carrots look appealing in your salads and stews, so be sure to load them up on your next visit to the supermarket.

Eggs: 

Egg makes its way on your breakfast plate giving your body the much needed dose of calcium, omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12 and more essential compounds than can be listed. Eggs are a very good source of antioxidants and according to a U.S. study, eggs increased plasma concentrations of lutein and zeaxanthin, especially in people susceptible to developing macular (small yellowish spot in the middle of the retina that provides greatest visual acuity and colour perception) degeneration and eye cataracts.

Tomato: 

Tomato contains two important eye nutrients - lycopene and vitamin C - both of which ensure superb eye health. And you can't go wrong with tomatoes. They are perfect for every meal, whether pasta, salad, as a soup or in your gravies; they taste perfect. Also, tomato ketchup contains more lycopene than a tomato. So skip the cheesy dip and go for the tomato ketchup.

Sunflower seeds:

For warding off cataracts, add sunflower seeds to your diet. It contains selenium, an element that is super charged to protect your eye. Alternatively, you could also switch to sunflower oil for an added boost. Plus, it's also heart-healthy.

 Avocado: 

Avocados are the most nutritious of all vegetables you'll find, so it's pretty obvious they are also good for your eyes. They contain more lutein than any other fruit, making them specific in preventing cataract and macular degeneration. Go Mexican with a great avocado dip.

  

Sweet potato: 

The beta carotene comes to the rescue once again in people with poor eye health. Beta carotene, a provitamin that is converted to active vitamin A, is converted to retinol and then to retinoic acid and is essential for vision. Sweet potatoes have a good amount of beta carotene in them and also make for a yummy side dish. Sprinkle sea salt over diced, jacketed sweet potatoes and bake them for 7-10 minutes and serve hot.

Garlic: 

Garlic flavors your dishes, giving it that extra punch. But do you know, that garlic has added eye health boosting properties as well? Quercetin, vitamin C and selenium, in garlic are nutrients that help maintain the retina and eye cells and keep them functioning normally.

Salmon: 

Being a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, salmon not only keeps the heart healthy, but also helps protect the tiny blood vessels of your eye, making it an ideal fish to be included at least once a week in your diet. Tuna's and sardines are the next best fish to consider for healthy eyes.

Thanks for reading.

:::Get my Book "Amazing Health Benefits Of Moringa Plant" for FREE:::

Click here!

**Is this post helpful to you? Kindly drop your comment and don't forget 'Sharing is Caring'. Thanks.

You might also like:

-   Bad Breath Can Disturb Your Social Life; Know The Prevention and Cure

-   How Stress Affects Our Body System.

-   Read! Unsuspected Causes of Obesity.

-   Dealing With Sore Muscles and Joint Pain.

-   6 Ways To Boost Your Body Metabolism.

                                    

Pineapple; Its Health Benefits You Don't Know.

        May I first ask you this question; have you eaten pineapple today?....if “No”, you need to lay your hand on it now, not only because of its sweetness but also it numerous health benefits to be discussed now.

Pineapple is a very popular fruit all around the world, it is eaten raw or is an important ingredient in various pastries. It is widely used to flavor ice creams and shakes. Pineapple toppings and puddings are a common dessert in many cultures.

Pineapple grows and ripens in the plant. Once plucked out, no method will help to ripen it further. It will remain the same way it was when plucked. The taste and sweetness of the fruit depends on the smell of the fruit. More the flavor of the fruit more is the sweetness.

You need to be aware that this fruit is rich in vitamins. What many are not aware is that pineapple has a host of other health benefits. It has properties that help to fight against various illness and sicknesses such as sinusitis, arthritis, indigestion, infections of the stomach and intestines. It helps to ease indigestion because it is filled with proteolytic enzyme that breaks down protein thereby promoting digestion.

Some Health benefits of Pineapple

1.   Building bones and tissues

Pineapple is rich in manganese that is necessary to build strong bones and connective tissues. It also has anti–inflammatory properties which when taken regularly, helps to reduce the pain (mild relief) associated with arthritis in elderly.

2.   Prevents formation of mucous in the throat

Drinking a glass of pineapple juice regularly helps to prevent mucous accumulation in the throat. It brings out the mucous during a productive cough and clears the lungs because of its high vitamin C content.

3.   Contains Anti-coagulant.

Another benefit of consuming pineapple is that it helps to prevent blood clots. It is a rich source of anti-coagulant. So, people who suffer from bleeding disorders are advised to consume a bowl of pineapples daily.

4.   Healthy oral cavity (Prevents bad breath)

Adding on to the benefits is the ability to get a healthy oral cavity. Pineapples are acidic in nature; this helps them to prevent any bacterial growth in the mouth thus discouraging plaque growth in the buccal mucosa (the mucous membranes lining the inside of the mouth).

5.   Reduce morning sickness.

The good news for pregnant women is that consuming pineapple helps reduce morning sickness. Those suffering from terrible morning sickness can consume a bowl of pineapple on empty stomach to help ease this problem.

I hope you now have some reasons to grab a pineapple and treat yourself with a bowl of pineapple  enjoy the sweetness and stay healthy.

Remember your health and wellness is very paramount.

**Has this post been helpful to you? Kindly drop your comments, make your contribution and remember ‘Sharing is Caring’, Please share this post to others to benefit from it. Thanks.

:::Get my eBook "Amazing Health Benefits Of Moringa Plant" for FREE:::

Click here!

     You might also like:

-   Vital Foods For Better Health of Our Eyes
-   Bad Breath Can Disturb Your Social Life; Know The Prevention and Cure

-   How Stress Affects Our Body System.

-   Read! Unsuspected Causes of Obesity.

-   Dealing With Sore Muscles and Joint Pain.

-   6 Ways To Boost Your Body Metabolism.

Read! Unsuspected Causes of Obesity.

What Tips the Scales Toward Excess Weight?

The causes of obesity are as varied as the people it affects.

At its most basic, of course, obesity results when someone regularly takes in more calories than needed. The body stores these excess calories as body fat, and over time the extra pounds add up. Eat fewer calories than the body burns, weight goes down. This equation can be deceptively simple, though, because it doesn’t account for the multitude of factors that affect what we eat, how much we exercise, and how our bodies process all this energy. A complex web surrounds a basic problem.

What are some of the factors that increase the risk of obesity?

Genes Are Not To Be Blamed.

Heredity plays a role in obesity but generally to a much lesser degree than any people might believe. Rather than being obesity’s sole cause, genes seem to increase the risk of weight gain and interact with other risk factors in the environment, such as unhealthy diets and inactive lifestyles. And healthy lifestyles can counteract these genetic effects.

Prenatal and Postnatal Influences

Early life is important, too. Pregnant mothers who smoke or who are overweight may have children who are more likely to grow up to be obese adults. Excessive weight gain during infancy also raises the risk of adult obesity, while being breastfed may lower the risk.

Unhealthy Diets

What’s become the typical Western diet—frequent, large meals high in refined grains, red meat, unhealthy fats, and sugary drinks—plays one of the largest roles in obesity. Foods that are lacking in the Western diet—whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and nuts—seem to help with weight control, and also help prevent chronic disease.

Too Much Television, Too Little Activity, and Too Little Sleep

Television watching is a strong obesity risk factor, in part because exposure to food and beverage advertising can influence what people eat. Physical activity can protect against weight gain, but globally, people just aren’t doing enough of it.

Lack of sleep—another hallmark of the Western lifestyle—is also emerging as a risk factor for obesity.

Toxic Environment—Food and Physical Activity

As key as individual choices are when it comes to health, no one person behaves in a vacuum. The physical and social environment in which people live plays a huge role in the food and activity choices they make.

And, unfortunately, in the U.S. and increasingly around the globe, this environment has become toxic to healthy living: The incessant and unavoidable marketing of unhealthy foods and sugary drinks. The lack of safe areas for exercising. The junk food sold at school, at work, and at the corner store. Add it up, and it’s tough for individuals to make the healthy choices that are so important to a good quality of life and a healthy weight.

Obesity and its causes have, in many ways, become woven into the fabric of our society.

To successfully disentangle them will take a multifaceted approach that not only gives individuals the skills to make healthier choices but also sets in place policy and infrastructure that support those choices.

Turning Around the Epidemic

The fact that the obesity epidemic didn’t flash over countries like a wildfire—rather it smoldered and then slowly grew year after year—has made it even more difficult to combat, since its causes have become so intertwined into the social, environmental, and governmental fabric. Yet efforts to combat obesity—primarily through prevention—are beginning to gain traction, if by a step at a time. To realize real strides, though, positive change must come to all parts of society: from governments and schools, businesses and non-profit organization, neighborhoods and communities, individuals and families.

It is needed of us to change policies and create an environment where the default option is the healthy choice. Evidence shows that obesity prevention policy and environmental change efforts should focus on facilitating a handful of key behaviors: Based on a review of expert guidance from major governmental, professional, and public health advocacy organizations.

Obesity prevention strategies, recommendations, and resources as more evidence emerges. Keep in mind that these obesity prevention recommendations as listed below are based primarily on a review of U.S. expert guidance, unless otherwise indicated; in other countries, different policy approaches may be needed to achieve improvements in food and physical activity environments. Choosing healthier foods (whole grains, fruits and vegetables, healthy fats and protein sources) and beverages.

Basic Obesity Prevention Strategies.

·         Limiting unhealthy foods (refined grains and sweets, potatoes, red meat, processed meat) and beverages (sugary drinks).

·         Increasing physical activity.

·         Limiting television time, screen time, and other “sit time”.

·         Improving sleep.

·         Reducing stress.

**Is this post helpful to you? Can you suggest any other obesity prevention measures? kindly drop your comment and don't forget 'Sharing is Caring'. Thanks

You might also like:

   -   Prevent High Cholesterol by Avoiding 'Midnight Snacking'.

   -   Did You Know These Health Benefits of Moringa?

   -   Vital Foods For Better Health Of Our Eyes.

   -    Bad Breath Can Disturb Your Social Life; Know The Prevention and Cure

   -   How Stress Affects Our Body System.

   -   Dealing With Sore Muscles and Joint Pain.

   -   6 Ways To Boost Your Body Metabolism.

We update this blog daily with several exciting post posts on Health and Wellness also Foods and Nutrition, Kindly subscribe to our Daily Newsletter below to get the Free Updates.

Contribution: Harvard.edu

Healthy drinks for a stronger immune system

Enjoy health benefits from healthy drinks Healthy drinks or natural juices prepared at home are those only from fruit and vegetables, without any additives and are consumed immediately after preparation. All you need is an electric juicer fruit that...

Grilled Liver and Mushrooms Recipe

Liver is an authentic superfood. It's exceptionally dense in vitamin A, vitamin B12 and other vitamins and minerals. Admittedly, I only recently started eating it, but I find the taste and texture to be superb. If you have a mental block against eating...

Environmental Problems: Landfills

Landfills have led to some of the most heated, acrimonious battles over pollution in the public commons that have ever been seen. While there are a number of reasons for the vehement arguments that often surround landfills, one of the largest is the...

12 Worst Medical Technology Dangers

Technology provides benefits to patients, but it also brings significant risks that can threaten patient safety. The ECRI Institute of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, an independent nonprofit organization that studies improvements to patient care, has...