HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLES

Fruits contain less calories, have more fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C and contains many nutrients. There are so many seasonal fruits for one to choose and it is always best to eat the seasonal fruits and those that grow in your own country.

Apples- 
1)are a great source of fiber, one apple contains 5 gm of fiber. 

2)An apple provides more energy than a cup of coffee.

3)Whiter and healthier teeth- as when we bite into an apple, it stimulates the production of saliva, reducing tooth decay by lowering  the levels of bacteria. 

4)According to a study, drinking regularly apple juice, can help keep Alzheimer's away and fight the effects of ageing on the brain.

5) Protect against Parkinson's-
Research has shown that people who eat fruits and other high-fibre foods may be protected against Parkinson’s disease, a condition characterized by a breakdown of the brain’s dopamine-producing nerve cells. Scientists have linked this to the free radical-fighting power of the antioxidants contained therein.

6) Curb all sorts of cancer-
Scientists agree that the consumption of flavonol-rich apples could help reduce your risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to 23 per cent. Researchers have identified several compounds — triterpenoids — in apple peel that have potent anti-growth activities against cancer cells in the liver, colon and breast. Their earlier research found that extracts from whole apples can reduce the number and size of mammary tumours in rats. Meanwhile, the researchers have recommended a high fibre intake to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. 

7) Decrease your risk of diabetes-
Women who eat apples — at least one a day — are 28 per cent less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those who don’t eat apples. The reason is because this fruit is loaded with soluble fibre, the key to blunting blood sugar swings.

8) Reduce cholesterol- 

The soluble fibre found in apples binds with fats in the intestine, which translates into lower cholesterol levels and a healthier you.

9) Get a healthier heart-

An extensive body of research has linked high soluble fibre intake with a slower buildup of cholesterol-rich plaque in arteries. The phenolic compound found in apple skins also prevents the cholesterol that gets into your system from solidifying on your artery walls. When plaque builds inside your arteries, it reduces blood flow to your heart, leading to coronary artery disease.

10) Prevent gallstones-

Gallstones form when there’s too much cholesterol in your bile for it to remain as a liquid, so it solidifies. They are particularly prevalent in the obese. To prevent gallstones, doctors recommend a diet high in fibre  to help you control your weight and cholesterol levels.

11) Beat diarrhea and constipation-

Whether you can’t go to the bathroom or you just can’t stop, fibre found in apples can help. Fibre can either pull water out of your colon to keep things moving along when you’re backed up, or absorb excess water from your stool to slow your bowels down. 

12) Neutralize irritable bowel syndrome-

Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain and bloating. To control these symptoms doctors recommend staying away from dairy and fatty foods. And people with IBS understand all too well how food can make symptoms worse, but learning about high-fibre foods they can eat is the key. 

13) Prevent hemorrhoids-

Hemorrhoids are a swollen vein in the anal canal and while not life threatening, these veins can be very painful. They are caused by too much pressure in the pelvic and rectal areas. Part and parcel with controlling constipation, fibre can prevent you from straining too much when going to the bathroom and thereby help alleviate hemorrhoids.  A healthy digestive system means a healthy body.

14) Control your weight-

This is one of the health benefits of apples most of us are willing to get. Many health problems are associated with being overweight, among them heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. To manage weight and improve overall health, doctors recommend a diet rich in fibre. Foods high in fibre — will fill you up without costing you too many calories.

15) Detoxify your liver-

Your liver is responsible for clearing these toxins out of your body. Many doctors are skeptical of fad detox diets, saying they have the potential to do more harm than good. Luckily, one of the best – and easiest – things you can eat to help detoxify your liver is fruits, like apples.

16) Boost your immune system-

Red apples contain an antioxidant called quercetin. Recent studies have found that quercetin can help boost and fortify your immune system, especially when you’re stressed out. That’s one of the most unexpected health benefits of apples.

17) Prevent cataracts-

Though past studies have been divided on the issue, recent long-term studies suggest that people who have a diet rich in fruits that contain antioxidants — like apples — are 10 to 15 per cent less likely to develop cataracts.  

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Some Extraordinary Uses Of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is one of the world's oldest spices, that imparts a magnificent aroma to a wide variety of foods. But, besides its great taste and smell, cinnamon is considered to have quite a variety of healing properties too. Many of its benefits derive from the spice's anti-fungal, antibacterial and antioxidant prowess. You can smell it, ingest it, or apply it. Either way, the health benefits of cinnamon are more than skin-deep. These top 14 tips will get you going, and in the process, you may also be surprised to discover that this great spice has all kinds of ingenious uses too!


In the Know: Learn to Identify Real Cinnamon

Before getting to its uses, here's a fact you may want to consider. Much of the cinnamon available is not real cinnamon (Cinnamon Verum or Cinnamomum Zeylancium), it is Cassia. Cassia contains substances that have strong anticoagulant properties, which may be harmful to the liver when consumed in large quantities. It is easier to spot the difference between the two when buying cinnamon sticks. Though, it is a lot harder to identify real cinnamon in its powder form.

Here's how to spot the difference:

    Cinnamon is a paler tan brown, as opposed to the reddish rust brown of cassia.
    Cinnamon has a thin, paper-textured bark that forms multiple thin layers when rolled up. Cassia bark is thicker, forming just a few layers.
    Cinnamon is more fragile and can crumble a lot easier than cassia, which is tough and a lot harder to grind.
    Cinnamon has a delicate, sweeter aroma, whereas cassia is more pungent and full-bodied.
    Cinnamon is very expensive in comparison to cassia and is a lot harder to obtain.
    Nevertheless, it is important to note that there are no dramatic nutritional differences between the two and to actually notice the difference, you would need to consume it in large amounts.

1. Use it Boost your Brain Power

Studies show that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory. It is the perfect spice to use when you're feeling out of focus. Carry a stick around with you and take a whiff every now and then. Alternatively, every morning, add a couple of dashes to your coffee or cereal - this will start your day off on a good note and it will help you stay more focused and alert.

2. Enhance the Aroma in your Home - Use it in Potpourri 
Sprinkle a couple of drops of cinnamon essential oil atop dry potpourri and place it in a small bowl, preferably somewhere that gets good ventilation, allowing the aroma to spread in the kitchen, near doorways, or atop the radiator. The room will carry with it a subtle hint of cinnamon, providing you with some year-round comfort.

3. Use it to Reduce Cholesterol

In a study conducted over a period of 40 days on a group of diabetic patients, each was given one-quarter of a teaspoon of cinnamon daily, researchers observed that their triglycerides, cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels dropped.

4. Use it to Repel Moths

Cinnamon is great at warding off pesky moths. Just break three to four cinnamon sticks and combine them with half a cup of whole cloves and half a cup whole black peppercorns. Fill sachets with one tablespoon of the mixture and toss the sachets in your underwear drawer or hang them in your closets.

5. Use it to Treat Diabetes

The Researchers conducted a study on diabetic patients. In this study, the diabetic patients were given one-quarter of a teaspoon of cinnamon over 40 days, after which researchers observed that patients' blood sugar levels fell by as much as 30 percent. In another study, researchers gave half of their participants cinnamon extract, and the other half, a placebo. In eight weeks, the women who took the cinnamon extract showed greatly-reduced insulin levels in comparison to the placebo group.

6. Use it to Promote Weight Loss

Due to cinnamon's effectiveness in reducing insulin resistance, researchers  report that cinnamon triples insulin's capacity to metabolize blood sugar. Therefore, the spice can reduce hunger and sugar cravings leading to weight loss. Cinnamon is a particularly useful ingredient to have for anyone living with diabetes and finding it difficult to lose weight. 

7. Use it to Boost your Circulation

One of the health benefits of cinnamon is that it can be used to thin the blood, which in turn increases circulation throughout the body. This helps to reduce pain in troubled areas, as well as supply oxygen to the blood cells. It is also a great dietary complement for heart attack survivors. 

8. Use it to Reduce Arthritis Pain

In a 2008 study, researchers discovered that cinnamon slowed the breaking down of bones, ultimately reducing bone damage. 

9. Use it as a Light Bulb Diffuser

As odd as it may seem, cinnamon can be used as a light bulb diffuser to bring its scent to a room. All you need to do is add one drop of cinnamon essential oil on a cool light bulb. When you turn the lights on, the heat from the bulb will emanate the aroma throughout the room.

10. Use it to Treat Bladder Infections

Consuming cinnamon will reduce (or help you avoid) urinary tract infections and bladder infections. Cinnamon packs an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal punch, and it is also a diuretic, contributing to urinary discharge.

11. Use it to Treat Insect Bites

To help alleviate the pain and itching of an insect bite, apply a mixture of cinnamon and honey. The duo will disinfect the infected area, moisturize the skin and heal it.

12. Use it to Relieve Cold and Flu

This use of cinnamon is pretty well-known, especially across East Asia and Europe. To treat a cold or flu, it is usually combined with ginger.
13. Use it to Sooth Stomach Pain

To relieve a stomachache, combine honey and cinnamon. These two ingredients are packed with anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, helping to treat ulcers, as well as reducing gas in the stomach.

14. Use it to Prevent Food from Spoiling

Adding cinnamon helps to prevent the spoiling of food. It does so by delaying bacterial growth. 

 

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SOme ues of cinnamon other than flavouring food

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1) Relieve Cold and Flu

This use of cinnamon is pretty well known, especially across East Asia and Europe. To treat a cold or flu, it is usually combined with ginger. 2) Sooth Stomach Pain To relieve a stomachache, combine honey and cinnamon. These two ingredients are packed with anti-fungal and antibacterial properties, helping to treat ulcers, as well as reducing gas in the stomach.  3) Insect Bites  To help alleviate the pain and itching of an insect bite, apply a mixture of cinnamon and honey. The duo will disinfect the infected area, moisturize the skin and heal it.  4) Bladder Infections  Consuming cinnamon will reduce (or help you avoid) urinary tract infections and bladder infections. Cinnamon packs an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal punch, and it is also a diuretic, contributing to urinary discharge.   5) Reduce Arthritis Pain  A 2008 study, published in the journal Bio-organic and Medicinal Chemistry, researchers discovered that cinnamon slowed the breaking down of bones, ultimately reducing bone damage.  6) Boost your Circulation  One of the health benefits of cinnamon is that it can be used to thin the blood, which in turn increases circulation throughout the body. This helps to reduce pain in troubled areas as well as supply oxygen to the blood cells. It is also a great dietary complement for heart attack survivors.   7) Promote Weight Loss  Due to cinnamon's effectiveness in reducing insulin resistance, research by the Human Nutrition Center at Tufts reports that cinnamon triples insulin's capacity to metabolize blood sugar. Therefore, the spice can reduce hunger and sugar cravings - leading to weight loss. Cinnamon is a particularly useful ingredient to have for anyone living with diabetes and finding it difficult to lose weight. 8) Treat Diabetes  The Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center also conducted a study on diabetic patients. In this study, the diabetic patients were given one-quarter of a teaspoon of cinnamon over 40 days, after which, researchers observed that patients' blood sugar levels fell by as much as 30 percent. In another study, published by Fertility and Sterility in 2007, researchers gave half of their participants cinnamon extract, and the other half, a placebo. In 8 weeks, the women who took the cinnamon extract showed greatly reduced insulin, in comparison to the placebo group.  9) Repel Moths  Cinnamon is great at warding off pesky moths. Just break 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks and combine them with 1/2 cup of whole cloves and 1/2 cup whole black peppercorns. Fill sachets with 1 tablespoon of the mixture and toss the sachets in your underwear drawer or hang them in your closets.  10) Reduce Cholesterol  In a study conducted by the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, over a period of 40 days on a group of diabetic patients, each was given one-quarter of a teaspoon of cinnamon daily, researchers observed that their triglycerides, cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels dropped.   11)Enhance the Aroma- Use it in Potpourri   Sprinkle a couple of drops of cinnamon essential oil atop dry potpourri and place it in a small bowl, preferably somewhere that gets good ventilation - allowing the aroma to spread in the kitchen, near doorways , or atop the radiator. The room will carry with it a subtle hint of cinnamon, providing you with some year-round comfort.  12) Boost your Brain Power  Studies show that smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory. It is the perfect spice to use when you are feeling out of focus. Carry a stick around with you and take a whiff every now and then. Alternatively, every morning, add a couple of dashes to your coffee or cereal - this will start your day off on a good note and will help you stay more focused and alert.

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20 Great Uses for Black Pepper

There's good reason why black pepper is considered the 'king of spices'. With its aromatic appeal, a culinary selection and a large variety of medicinal advantages, the black pepper has gained a place of honor in any kitchen or spice rack, and even in the medicine cabinet.

Since ancient times, the pepper appeared in many medicinal arts, for its ability to calm stomach ache, reduce liver problems, lung diseases and digestion problems, as well as improve blood flow, acting as an anti-depressant and reduce the risk of Colorectal Cancer. 

Here, we've collected 20 more great uses you can get out of your black pepper! 

 

 

1. To keep your cholesterol low - Add a 1/4 spoon of black pepper to a glass of buttermilk. Mix in some finely cut onion and drink.

2. Dealing with cold feet - Put black pepper grains, a few pieces of garlic and mustard grains in a cloth bag and hang around your neck.

3. To lose weight - Add a 1/4 spoon of ground black pepper to a glass of water and add 2 spoons of lemon juice and a spoon of honey. Mix well and drink daily.

4. To reduce fever - Take 7-8 leaves of basil and 3-4 grains of black pepper and chew them together.

5. To treat a cold - Make some tea and add 2-3 grains of ground black pepper, a piece of ginger and basil leaves.

6. To relieve a dry cough - Grind 5-6 seeds of black pepper and mix with natural honey. Swallow a spoon of this mix daily until relief is achieved. 

7. To relieve asthma attacks - Boil 8-10 grains of pepper, add 2 clove buds and 10-15 basil leaves to the water. Let the brew sit for about 15 minutes, strain it and add 2 spoons of honey. Tip: Drink with milk!

8. Treating a sore throat - Squeeze some lemon juice, add a bit of salt and ground black pepper - and gurgle.

9. To treat a chronic cold - Consume ground black pepper with some dates.

10. To open a blocked up nose - Mix equal amounts of black pepper, cinnamon, Cumin and cardamom seeds. Grind to a thin powder and smell or inhale the mixture. This will cause healthy sneezing and will open the nose ducts.

11. To relieve any kind of cough - Grind some black pepper and add sugar. Consume the mix with clarified butter.

12. To ease a heavy cough - add 2-3 grains of black pepper to a glass of boiling hot milk, wait for it to cool a bit and then drink.

13. Treating toothache - Mix ground black pepper with clove oil. Smear the ointment on the afflicted area. 

14. To treat indigestion - Mix some black pepper with ginger juice and sip after every meal.

15. Relieve nausea - Mix black pepper and water in a glass, add some fresh lemon juice, mix and drink slowly.

16. Treating skin conditions - Prepare an ointment from ground black pepper and refined butter. Apply to skin conditions such as allergy rash, Eczema and scabies.

17. To fight baldness - Make a thick mix from black pepper and lemon seeds.Apply it daily to the balding areas about 10 minutes before showering. The solution should help revitalize hair growth.

 

18. To deal with hemorrhoids - Grind and mix 20 grams of black pepper, 10 grams of cumin and 15 grams of sugar. Mix in water and drink morning and evening, each day.

19. To stop bleeding - Cover the bleeding wound with

 ground black pepper. Bandage with a paper towel and tighten with cello-tape. Wait 10 minutes and the bleeding will stop.

20. To stop hiccups - Hold a small plate with black pepper to your nose, exhale strongly a few times and the hiccups will cease.

 

 

 

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