From weight loss to better digestion, 6 benefits of litchi!

The only good thing about summers is delicious and irresistible summer fruits. And litchi is one summer fruit, which is loaded with multiple health benefits. From boosting your immunity to keeping your skin healthy, the pulpy fruit is a great fruit to keep you hydrated during this hot weather. 

Here are 6 health benefits of litchi:
Helps in digestion Loaded with fibers, litchi helps in smooth bowel movement. It adds bulk to the stool and is effective in overcoming the problem of constipation and other stomach related issues.

Boosts immunity The juicy fruit is packed with vitamin C and has more than 100 percent daily requirement of ascorbic acid (ABA). ABA is excellent to boost immunity and vitamin C present in the fruit stimulates the activity of white blood cells and protects our body from foreign harmful bacteria.

Good for blood circulation The copper content in litchi is excellent for boosting blood circulation throughout the body. Increase in copper intake helps in the formation of Red Blood Cells (RBCs). RBC carries oxygen to different parts of the body and increase in its number means faster oxygen flow to different parts of the body.

Regulates blood pressure The fruit helps in regulating the flow of fluid throughout the body. Rich in potassium, litchi helps to control the blood pressure. Potassium reduces compression of the arteries and blood vessels and also helps to keep your heart healthy. 

Good for skin Litchi slows down skin ageing and blemishes. Vitamin C and antioxidant present in this fruit can give you clear and healthy skin.

Helps in weight loss Litchi is a good source of dietary fiber and is excellent for weight loss. High in water content and low in calories, it is an ideal fruit for weight loss. The fruit also contains other essential minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, and copper, which are great for stronger bones. 

THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES.                                    PS- THOSE INTERESTED IN RECIPES ARE FREE TO  VIEW MY BLOG-                                                                                           https://gseasyrecipes.blogspot.com/                                                                                                                                                FOR INFO ABOUT KNEE REPLACEMENT, YOU CAN VIEW MY BLOG-                                                  https:// kneereplacement-stickclub.blogspot.com/                                                                      FOR CROCHET DESIGNS                                                                                                                                                                                     https://gscrochetdesigns.blogspot.com

BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

When we're young, we'ld love to run and play, climb trees, play various indoor and outdoor games, never gave a thought about the benefits of exercise. But, as we grow old, we're religiously reminded that we need to exercise, or else our muscles and bones will get stiff. When one is told to exercise, one always come across so many excuses, you don't know how much I do at home, or I've pain, or what is heard most common is, I DON'T GET TIME TO EXERCISE!. Sadly, God has given us all the same 24 hours, we need to do some time management , then we can find time to do all that we want to do.

Now for the benefits of exercise-

1) Helps maintain proper posture- Quite often our aches are due to wrong posture, when we're sitting and working, or even standing to do household chores. The wrong posture can lead to spinal problems, some of which will only worsen with age. Regular and correct exercise, will not only help to keep us erect, but also strengthen our bones and muscles.

2) Strengthens our bones- The more we walk and exercise, our bones will get stronger. But, be careful to learn the correct type of exercise which you need according to your age and other ailments if you've. So, best is to have a good physiotherapist to guide you and let you know what is best for you.

3) Better circulation- When we exercise, our circulation improves greatly, as our oxygen need increases, our heart feels better to pump if it gets enough oxygen. When we exercise, we sweat out, so we drink more water, which helps to flush out the toxins from the body. This ultimately improves our immunity and maintain better health overall.

4) Sound sleep- With better circulation, we're able to do more work. This will make us feel tired at the end of the day and help us to have sound sleep once we hit the bed.

5) Less stress- When we exercise, endorphins are released, which help to reduce stress. This helps to reduce our blood pressure, thus indirectly helps the heart too. For those who are diabetic, it helps to keep their sugar level under control by regular exercise.

6) Make us confident- Regular exercise keeps us healthy, lowers our blood pressure and sugar levels. Keeps our weight in check. All these leads to more energy, help us to concentrate better in whatever work or physical activities we undertake. Being physically fit itself boosts one's confidence, as better body, gives rise to better features, with better look, one gets more confident in facing any physical or mental challenge boldly.

I'm sure after reading this, many are going to promise that from now on, they'll do regular exercise. The simplest form of exercise which all can do is walking, walk at your own pace, while you walk, don't talk, as those who have respiratory problem get very breathless while talking and walking. Daily walking for 30 minutes will do you a world of good. It will help you to enjoy the nature, can listen to those lovely birds singing so merrily. Above all those who have digestion problem, a small advise, don't walk after eating, as blood that is needed for digestion gets diverted more to walking. So, best is to walk before eating, and not after eating.

THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES. PS- THOSE INTERESTED IN RECIPES ARE FREE TO VIEW MY BLOG-                      

HTTP:GSEASYRECIPES.BLOGSPOT.COM/
FOR INFO ABOUT KNEE REPLACEMENT, YOU CAN VIEW MY BLOG-                                                                      

HTTP://KNEE REPLACEMENT-STICK CLUB.BLOGSPOT.COM/
FOR CROCHET DESIGNS
HTTP://MY CROCHET CREATIONS.BLOGSPOT.COM

Less protein-intake during pregnancy will help your kid have stronger bones

Suffering from the woes of having frail bones? Unfortunately there are chances that your kid may inherit the 'brittle bone disease' from you, but thanks to science, you can protect your child by consuming less protein while you are pregnant.

Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine have shown that limiting a specific maternal protein in pregnant mice with osteogenesis imperfecta resulted in offspring with stronger, denser bones. 

Osteogenesis imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, is a genetic disorder that causes bones to break easily. Severe cases of the disease can result in hundreds of fractures during a person's lifetime or even death. The finding might one day provide a new therapeutic approach to treating brittle bone disease.

Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry and child health at the MU School of Medicine, Charlotte Phillips, "Osteogenesis imperfecta is caused by the body's inability to make strong bones because of mutations affecting the production of the protein known as collagen".

She added, "No cure exists; however, we know from previous research that the prenatal environment can have a lasting effect on cardiovascular and metabolic health into adulthood. We studied whether bone health of mice could be improved by optimizing the environment within the womb."

She stated, "Myostatin is a protein that limits muscle growth. However, exercise causes myostatin levels to decrease - which is good because it allows muscle tissue to develop. Increased muscle tissue results in stronger bones".

Using mice with brittle bone disease, the MU researchers were able to identify the female as responsible for offspring bone health. The team also confirmed that female mice deficient in myostatin had offspring with stronger bones.

"Humans achieve 90 percent of their peak bone mass by age 19," Phillips said. "To approximate this timeframe with mice, we re-evaluated their bone strength and density four months after birth. In each case, the mice with stronger, denser adult bones were those whose fetal development involved females deficient in the protein myostatin.

This finding shows that the environment within the womb affects bone development not only at birth, but into adulthood."

The researchers believe that the work represents a paradigm shift in understanding and possibly treating osteogenesis imperfecta. The researchers also feel that their findings may prove beneficial to reducing the risk of other bone diseases such as osteoporosis later in life for many others. However, more research is needed.

this is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.
https://gscrochetdesigns.blogspot.com. one can see my crochet creations
https://gseasyrecipes.blogspot.com. feel free to view for easy, simple and healthy recipes 
https://kneereplacement-stickclub.blogspot.com. for info on knee replacement