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REDUCE WEIGHT NATURALLY

Obesity can RISK your health,Reduce your Weight by Natural Way- 10 Effective Home Remedies for Losing Weight ~

1) Fruits and green vegetables are low calorie foods, so over weight persons should use these more frequently.

2) One should avoid intake of too much salt. Salt may be a factor for increasing the body weight.

3) Milk products like cheese, butter should be avoided because these are rich in fat. Meat and non-vegetarian foods should also be avoided.

4) Spices like dry ginger, cinnamon, black pepper etc. are good for loosing weight and can be used in a number of ways.

5) Vegetables like bitter gourd (Karela), and bitter variety of drumstick are useful for loosing weight.

6) Taking of honey is an excellent home remedy for obesity. It mobilizes the extra deposited fat in the body and puts it into circulation, which is utilized as energy for normal functions. One should start with small quantity of about 10 GMs. or a table spoonful to be taken with hot water. It is good to take it in early morning. A teaspoonful of fresh lemon juice may also be added.

7) Cabbage is considered to be an effective remedy for loosing weight. This vegetable inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction. It can be taken raw or cooked.

8) Exercise is an important part of weight reduction plan. It helps to use up calories stored in body as fat. In addition, it also relieves tension and tones up the muscles of the body. Walking is the best exercise to begin with and may be followed by running, swimming, rowing.

9) Lime juice is excellent for weight reduction. Juice of a lime mixed in a glass of warm water and sweetened with honey should be taken every morning on an empty stomach.

10) Measure the portions of your food every meal and make sure that the portions are small. For example one portion of rice should not be more than the quantity which can fit in your fist. Smaller meals at a regular interval of 4 to 5 hours will keep your metabolism high and prevent your body from converting the food you intake into fat. You must also include regular exercise in your daily routine to help enhance weight reduction..

FRESH Orange Juice BENEFITS -2

Drinking orange juice every day may have important heart health benefits. A recent study published online in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that consuming about two cups of 100 percent orange juice every day for one month significantly lowered diastolic blood pressure among men who were slightly overweight, but otherwise healthy. Improvements also were seen in other indicators of cardiovascular health, notably better functioning of the inner lining of blood vessels.

Don't mix sugar with orange juice. Always remember that you do not need to drink a whole lot of orange juice in order to get these healthy benefits. In fact, since orange juice is fairly high in calories, avoid drinking too much of the stuff. If you are drinking canned orange juice, then be sure to check the sugar content on the label when choosing orange juice if you really want to get the highest amount of health benefits from your orange juice and, ultimately, prevent weight gain (since high sugar levels can cause it).

It is often said that orange juice containing pulp tends to be healthier for the body, but it is an issue that is often debated. If you have a stomach condition, remember that orange juice is very acidic and for that reason, it may cause a stomach upset. Due to its acidity, orange juice can also cause tooth damage , if left uncared for.

The iconic breakfast drink may help people prevent recurrences of painful kidney stones. A study has found that a daily glass of orange juice can reduce the incidence of kidney stones better than other citrus drinks, such as lemonade.

Bell Pepper Nutrition Facts

Regardless of how you feel about peppers in general and bell peppers specifically, there are plenty of reasons to introduce them to your weight loss regimen.

These peppers are more than colorful, colorful and tasty; they are also packed with nutrients that provide you with many health benefits. Keep reading to find out what it is about bell pepper nutrition facts that has the whole world falling in love.

About Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are vegetables with a shiny, waxy outer skin that come in a wide variety of colors. Although the most common bell pepper is the green bell pepper, bell peppers can be found in orange, red, yellow, purple, brown and even black.

These bright colors are part of why bell pepper nutrition facts are so compelling for dieters.

When looking at bell pepper nutrition facts one thing stands out clearly—they are packed with vitamins A and C, with significant amounts of folate and vitamin B6. These vitamins provide tremendous health benefits for both fat burning and overall good health.

Natural Tips To Prevent Hair Loss

It's better to use natural products to stop hair fall than to go in for expensive parlor treatments that may not help the problem.

Try the following easy tips at home and see how effective they are in reducing hair loss!

1. Hot Oil Treatments:

Take any natural oil -olive, coconut, and canola - and heat it up so that it is warm, but not too hot. Massage it gently into your scalp. Put on a shower cap and leave it on for an hour, then shampoo your hair.

2. Natural Juices:

You can rub your scalp with either garlic juice, onion juice or ginger juice. Leave it on overnight and wash it thoroughly in the morning.

3. Get a Head Massage:

Massaging your scalp for a few minutes daily will help stimulate circulation. Good circulation in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. Circulation may be improved through massage by using a few drops of lavender or bay essential oil in an almond or sesame oil base.

2. Natural juices:

You can rub your scalp with either garlic juice, onion juice or ginger juice. Leave it on overnight and wash it thoroughly in the morning.

3. Get a head massage:

4. Antioxidants:

Apply warm green tea (two bags brewed in one cup of water) on your scalp and leave this mixture on for an hour and then rinse. Green tea contains antioxidants which prevent hair loss and boost hair growth.

5. Practice meditation:

Believe it or not, most of the times, the root cause for hair loss is stress and tension. Meditation can help in reducing that and restore hormonal balance.

6. Hot Water Baths:

Avoid scalding hot water baths. Hot water opens the pores, completely washes off scalp oil, making your hair follicles brittle. This causes hair to break and fall.

7. Drink Water:

Water intake is important for healthy hair. Water is the answer to dry scalp and unmanageable dry hair.

8. Do Exercise:

Exercise is crucial for a healthy scalp and hair. Exercise improves the quality and texture of your hair and skin. Apart from this, the added benefits of increased blood circulation through exercise also relieve you of stress – another cause for hair fall.

9. Trim Hairs:

Thanks to our harsh climate and toxic air, our hair tends to lose luster and weakens with daily stress. Hence, it’s recommended that you trim your hair when the shaft is long enough.

Benefits Of Waking Up Early

Early to bed and early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy as well as wise. And that is not merely an age-old saying. It works in daily life too. Read on to know how.

1. Time to Exercise
Waking up early gives you the time to exercise. You can easily go for a jog, do a few laps in the pool, practice yoga or hit the gym with plenty of time at hand.

2. Time to Meditate
There is nothing like beginning the day with a dose of meditation. It will help calm your mind and sharpen your reflexes to keep you going through your busy schedule of work.

3. Experience the Charm of Early Morning
Only an early morning person knows the charm and serenity that those hours offer. The silence, the birds chirping, the absence of cars honking, and the sunrise are all advantages only early rising can offer.

4. Increase Productivity and Efficiency
A study conducted at the Texas University in 2008 revealed that early risers are more prone to be productive and efficient at work. In fact, students who wake up early are known to get higher grades than those who wake up late.

5. Eating Breakfast
Breakfast is known to be the most important meal of the day. Often, you may land up skipping it if you are running late for work. An early start to the day ensures that this significant meal is never given the slip

Healthy Breakfast

A balanced nutritional diet is very important for our body. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as the body performs all sorts of physical and mental activities, which are tiresome. Therefore, a healthy, low fat breakfast that keeps your body active is essential.

It's better for your health (and your weight) to eat breakfast than to skip it. And it's definitely better to eat a healthy breakfast, high in fibers and nutrients, than one full of refined grains, sugar, salt, and/or saturated fat.

Low-fat or nonfat dairy products can add protein to your breakfast, as can egg whites or egg substitute (egg yolk doesn't contribute protein); lean breakfast meats like Canadian bacon, extra-lean ham, turkey bacon, or light turkey sausage; and soy milk and other soy products. Here's how much protein you get from some typical breakfast foods:

Breakfast Protein Sources	Protein (g)	Calories	Fat (g)	Saturated Fat (g)	Carbs (g)
Skim milk, 1 cup	10	100	0	0	14
Low-fat yogurt, vanilla, 1 cup	9.3	253	4.6	2.6	42
Low-fat cottage cheese, 1 cup	28	160	2	1	6
Reduced-fat cheese, 1 ounce	8	70	4	2.5	1
Stonyfield Farms Organic Low-Fat, Fruit flavored	7	33	0	0	1
Egg substitute, 1/4 cup	6	30	0	0	1
Soy milk, low-fat, 1 cup	4	90	1.5	0	14
Soy-based sausage, 2 ounces	12	119	4.5	0.7	6
Tofu, extra firm lite, 2 ounces	5	43	1.4	0	2.2
Canadian bacon, 2 ounces	12	89	3.9	1.2	1
Extra lean ham, 2 ounces	11	61	1.5	0.4	0.4
Turkey bacon, 2 strips	4	70	6	1	< 1
Light turkey sausage, 2 ounces	9	130	10	2.2	1
Peanut butter, natural, 1 tablespoon	3.5	100	8	1	3.5
Light cream cheese, 1 ounce	3	53	4	2.7	1.8
Lox (smoked salmon), 1 ounce	5.2	33	1.2	0.2	0

Breakfast Tips

Fruit and Cheese

A balanced, easy-to-assemble make-ahead morning meal: Grab an apple, wrap 1 to 2 ounces of Cheddar in plastic, and toss ¼ cup of fiber- and protein-rich walnuts into a resealable plastic bag.

Peanut Butter Waffle

Instead of dousing a whole-grain or bran toaster waffle in syrup, cut the sugar and boost the protein and fiber by spreading it with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. You can also sprinkle on 1 tablespoon of raisins, sesame seeds, or extra peanuts for even more fiber, which helps deliver the meal's nutrients slowly and steadily.

Plain Doughnut With Chocolate Milk

A plain cake-style doughnut is usually a better choice than a bakery muffin. At Dunkin' Donuts, for instance, an old-fashioned doughnut has 280 calories, while a corn muffin has 510 calories. Add fiber by eating ¼ cup of almonds or dried fruit. Instead of coffee, try 8 ounces of low-fat chocolate milk.

Strawberry Shake

In a cocktail shaker, combine a packet of vanilla or strawberry instant-breakfast powder (look for the no-sugar-added kind, such as Carnation) and 1 cup of low-fat strawberry cow's milk or soy milk. (You can also mix this the night before.) If you have time, use a blender to add strawberries or a frozen banana, for extra fiber, and a scoop of protein powder, such as GeniSoy Natural.

Egg White Sandwich

Who doesn’t love a classic egg sandwich? Try giving it an extra healthy twist. Microwave 2 egg whites along with 1 handful spinach and a sprinkle of salt for 30-45 seconds. Place in a whole wheat English muffin or sandwich thin with 1 slice of cheddar cheese (optional). Wrap in foil so the cheese melts evenly, and enjoy whenever the craving hits!

Overnight Oats

This is the ultimate lazy-person breakfast. The night before, combine ½ cup milk, 1/3 cup rolled oats, ½ a banana (mashed), ¼ cup chopped nuts, and a sprinkle of cinnamon in sealed Tupperware container. By morning, you’ll have delicious cold overnight oats! These can also be heated in the microwave for 1-2 minutes if in the mood for something warm.

Morning Pizza

You could have a slice of last night's pizza (it's preferable to filling up on sugar or skipping breakfast). Or you could try a more sophisticated spin: Take a slice of crusty bread, spread it with 3 tablespoons of low-fat ricotta, and add tomatoes. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil (about 1 teaspoon) and a little salt and pepper. Broiling is optional.

Healthier food choices for breakfast

Breakfast food	Healthier choices	Nutritional value	Handy tips
Bread and bread rolls	Wholegrain, whole meal multigrain, added fibre, soy and linseed, high-fibre white, focaccia, Lebanese, pita, pocket, mountain and fruit or raisin loaf, bagels, baps, whole meal crumpets, hot cross buns	Contains dietary fibre, carbohydrate, minerals and B vitamins	Wholegrain or whole meal breads are more nutritious because they contain all of the natural parts of the cereal grain, including the bran and germ
Cereal	High-fibre, wholegrain, wholemeal flake or puffed cereals, porridge (rolled oats), wholewheat breakfast biscuits, untoasted muesli	Contains dietary fibre, carbohydrate, minerals and B vitamins	Avoid toasted muesli because it is usually higher in energy
Margarine	Margarine spreads made from canola, sunflower or olive oil, or dairy blends that have earned the Heart Foundation Tick	Source of vitamins A, D and E, and essential fatty acids	Use margarine or margarine spreads instead of butter
Muffins	English-style, wholegrain or spicy fruit	Contains dietary fibre, carbohydrate, minerals and B vitamins	Commercial cake-style muffins may be higher in energy and contain little dietary fibre
Savoury crispbreads	Wholemeal varieties of crispbreads, crackerbread, rice crackers and rice cakes	Contains dietary fibre, carbohydrate, minerals and B vitamins	Choose no added salt and wholegrain varieties
Pikelets and scones	Wholemeal, savoury or fruit pikelets and fruit scones	Contains carbohydrate and dietary fibre	Try making your own using wholemeal flour
Fruit	Any fresh fruit is a great choice. Canned or tubs of fruit in natural or unsweetened juice is also a good option. Dried fruit and 100% fruit juice (with no added sugar and served in small glasses) is another alternative	Contains water, dietary fibre, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals	Dried fruit contains dietary fibre, but be careful how much you eat because it can also be high in natural sugars that contribute to energy intake
Drinks	Tap water, plain mineral water, diet soft drinks, tea (black or green) and coffee (filtered, instant or café style)		Water is essential for life and needed for sustained performance
Milk	Reduced, low or no fat milk or added calcium soy beverages		Reduced, low or no fat milk is lower in saturated fat and often contains more calcium than full fat milk
Yoghurt	Reduced, low or no fat yoghurt (plain or fruit flavoured)	Contains protein, riboflavin and calcium	Reduced, low or no fat yoghurt often contains more calcium than full fat yoghurt