Now-a-days, bottle gourd (doodhi/ lauki) is getting popular throughout the world due to its health benefits. Bottle gourd is little familiar to the western countries but it is often used in Indian cookery. Bottle Gourd juice has been used in Indian Ayurvedic medicines to treat various problems. Bottle gourd is great source of phosphorous, fiber, potassium, iron, sodium and vitamin C. 96% water is contained by this vegetable. It has very less amount of calories (12 calories in 100 gm), fat and cholesterol. The taste of bottle gourd is not too great therefore many children and young people hate to eat it. But they will be amazed to know that this vegetable is an excellent food. It has numerous health benefits so aged people likes to drink its juice to maintain good health but consuming it too much can cause ulcers. Read on this article to know the benefits of bottle gourd juice.

Health Benefits of Bottle Gourd Juice:

Diarrhea

Consuming juice of bottle gourd by adding pinch of salt helps to treat excessive thirst. Excessive thirst is led by eating too much oily/fried foods, diarrhea and diabetes. You should drink 1 glass juice daily. Excessive loss of sodium is also prevented by drinking this juice.

Urinary Disorders

People who experience burning sensation in urinary passage should drink 1 glass bottle gourd juice after adding lime juice once daily. Bottle gourd juice works as an alkaline diuretic when taken with sulpha drugs to treat urinal infection.

Grey Hair

Bottle gourd juice also treats grey hair. Just drink 1 glass juice in the early morning. You should consume it daily. It cures the problem of hairfall and baldness. It also helps to prevent premature aging. Read the rest of this entry »

Healthy diet includes fruits and vegetables of all colors such as orange, green, blue, red, purple, yellow and white. Every color gives different nutrients to diet. Brighter color fruits and vegetables have more fighting power compared to lighter. Several vitamins and minerals are included in nutrients rich diet. Nutrients rich diet provides vitamins, antioxidants, fiber, and minerals which help immune systems to fight against illness and disease. Nutrients rich diet also decreases the risk of chronic diseases as well as the effect of aging. Nuts and seeds, fruits, whole grains, vegetables, low-fat & fat-free dairy products, legumes, and lean meats & fish add huge amounts of nutrients in diet. Here are provided some foods that adds nutrients in diet.

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During summer, juices are very important as they keep the body hydrate. The body becomes dehydrate in summer as it looses huge amount of water and minerals through sweating due to heat. To fight with the heat of summer, you should consume different types of juices. Juices contain all the vitamins which are needed by the body. Juices flush out toxins from body and also provide permanent glow to the skin. Juices are very delicious and easy to prepare. Drinking juices in summer provides many health benefits. Read on to know the best juices for summer.

Juices work wonders in dehydration and help to defeat fatigue. Juices boost energy and immune system. Juices are low in calories and high in minerals, vitamins and enzymes. There are many fruits in summer such as mango, banana, water melons, grapes, strawberry, oranges, pears, pineapple which you can use to make juice. Drinking gallons of fresh fruit juices helps to decrease body heat and control the body temperature. You will also feel cool from the inside by consuming juice. Compared to bottled aerated drinks, fresh fruit juices are 100 times healthier, tastier and cheaper. Read the rest of this entry »

Among athletes and sports enthusiasts, hydration is an essential part as it plays a key role to maintain peak physical and mental performance in sports. Sports drinks provide the energy and keep the body hydrated so they are very popular among athletes as they will let the athlete to have more stamina. Some sports drinks contain too much sugar and artificial colors and flavors so they may not be good for you. Health conscious individuals are always looking for the natural alternative to sports drink which gives all aforementioned factors without any harm to the body. Coconut water is a 100% natural and healthy alternative to sports drinks, which promotes re-hydration as it is the richest source of electrolytes.

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Iron is essential to build red blood cells that carry oxygen around the body. Iron also takes part in a significant function such as brain development, growth, as well as in fighting infections. A genuine problem for children is Iron deficiency that can inhibit brain development, enduringly inferior IQ of a child, and also cause anemia, which weakens strength of the children. Children may become faint, tired, uninterested in play, pale, and may complain of headaches and often have small appetites, if they do not consume sufficient iron containing foods.

The body stores the level of iron that can fall and anemia may occur, if people do not eat sufficient iron from food. So to stay healthy, it is best to consume a diet supplying sufficient iron. If a variety of foods containing iron is consumed daily, then blood iron levels are improved. 11 milligrams of iron a day is required for babies between 6 and 12 months old, and 7 mg of iron is required for toddlers age 1 to 3. Many foods boast iron naturally, and many cereals of children are fortified with iron. Children can get help to avoid anemia from a lack of iron with the use of vitamins and iron rich baby foods.

Iron Rich Food for Kids

Red meat:

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Yoghurt is included in the world’s healthiest foods as it provides protein, active biotics, calcium, vitamins and minerals. Now-a-days there are many varieties of yoghurt available in the market. All varieties of yoghurt have same element of yogurt cultures and milk. You can easily make all these varieties of yoghurt at home. Homemade yogurt will be tasty, inexpensive, healthy and double nutritious than store-bought yogurt. Refer the article to know the how to make different varieties of yoghurt at home.

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Radiation exposure can cause many health risks from simple burning or tissue damage to cancer. Many people think that all types of radiation are linked to cancer but this is not fact; only ionizing radiation (high-frequency radiation) can lead to cancer as it damages the DNA of cells. Some examples of ionizing radiation include gamma rays, some high-energy UV rays, x-rays, and some sub-atomic particles like protons and alpha particles. Foods that are consumed by us either provide a foundation to be healthy or harm the body. Some foods even possess cancer-fighting properties. If you are living in the radiation risk areas, then you must consume cancer defending foods to stay alive.

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Everybody wants beautiful face so they spend thousands of dollars to achieve it. Face mask helps the skin to moisturize and tighten. Facial mask removes dirt, dust, and excess oil from the skin as well as soften it. There are so many face masks available in the market, which are loaded with synthetic chemicals. So, homemade face masks are better. Facial masks are usually based on fruits, dairy products and dry fruits. Homemade fruit facial mask will exfoliate the skin naturally with fruit acids. Refer the article to know the benefits and recipes of fruit facial mask.

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Every woman experiences stomach pain during menstruation but the intensity of it varies from woman to woman. Some women dread getting their period as it causes great deal of discomfort and can interrupt your regular activities. Also, menstrual pains can keep you away from homework or school. It may be extreme and hard to deal with. In some women, cramping starts in the lower abdomen, beneath the stomach area, previous to starting of their menstrual period and it lasts for first two or three days of the period. During menstrual periods, if you experience cramping and severe pain, then consult your doctor to exclude an underlying condition. Mild to moderate menstrual pain can be treated at home with simple home remedies.

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Cough at times can be quite irritating and importunate. Herbal soup is an age-old natural remedy for coughs. Viral infections, allergies to environmental irritants and asthma may be responsible for dry, hacking, and non productive cough. When you have a cough that is unrelated with a serious ailment, you can really try some herbal soups to get relief. Herbal soup prepared at home is an effective remedy for cough. You can also try some mild soups like sweet corn soup or tomato soup, vegetable or chicken broth.

Herbal soup is good for health as well as it replenishes nutrients required by the human body. Also, it helps to replenish the body’s fluids, regulate the taste buds, sharpens the appetite and prevents diseases. Herbal soups also speed up the recovery process and increase the absorption of nutrients. It is very simple to prepare herbal soup at home. Here are given some simple herbal soup recipes that you can prepare at home very easily. Read the rest of this entry »