Apples contain anti-oxidants that fight stress

Chips to cherries

They are great on iron and zinc. Good for hair and skin. Most of the time we tend to throwthese away from our food. But try sun-drying these, powder it and use the way you want. Of course a few fresh leaves will always add to the aroma.

Curry leaves- Mineral Power

Though these foods give you Vitamin D, its absorption is maximum only when fixed by sun-light .Taking a morning walk atleast for 10 minutes to replenish this vitamin helps a lot. Build up more calcium in your bones ,pay less on your bone scans!

E-Eat on time

F- Fox-tail Millet

They are called Thinai in Tamil and Kangini in Hindi.BestIs that these very rich in protein and fi bre,a unique combo to eat.

G- Grapes for longevityThey are equal to berries in anti-oxidant benefits.Eating with skin makes it a good fruit for maintaining blood sugar level in DiabeticsHelps your skin stay young!

Cut back salt/sodium rich foods

Have lots of low fat curdsChoose the right oil

Include more fresh veggies Go lean on meat

Eat good fats

Go whole on grains

H-Healthyheart

H-Have a break

Iron …why and how?

L-Lose weight, not healthDo not try to lose weight in the following ways you end up losing health and your confidence:1.Never crash diet2.Going on only juices and soups dosen’t help, they deprive of some basic nutrients.3. Skipping or Skimping meals can actually increase your weight.4.Diet pills and supplements can damage your body beyond repair.5.A life-style along with some food changes is all what you want, all other methods to lose weight are temporary. Never lose confidence in your self, just work towards your goal!

M-Millet Mania

Na-K (Potassium)-Combo for Blood Pressure toSave your heart!

In your battle against high blood pressure, salt (sodium)is your enemy. Controlling that enemy is your primary weapon, but you also have an ally that many people don’t know about: eating more potassium.The more potassium we consume, the more sodium is excreted through urine and out of the body.Potassium helps relax blood vessel walls, which helps lower blood pressure.The point is to go on more water and fruits,fish for Potassium.Cut back bakery products,aerated beverages,processed foods, preserved veggies and fruits.

Olive Oil- Do we need this?

In his book Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil, author Tom Mueller claims that much of the olive oil sold in the U.S. as "extra-virgin" is really adulterated in some way and lacks the health and the taste benefits of real “extra-virgin” olive oil.There is nothing exotic about olive oil. It is a healthy oil indeed. But this too needs moderation in usage.True health benefit of Extra virgin oil depends on the quality of pressing.Also, best nutritional quality comes only when cooked at low temperature. So use it only for Sautéing and in salads.All vegetable oils are susceptible to heat damage—much more so than the whole foods from which they were pressed or extracted. But in the case of extra virgin olive oil, the susceptibility is especially great .At high temperatures, the healthy phenols are killed in them giving little nutrition.MUFA content is more in Sesame oil and coconut oil compared to Olive oil.

So do we need this?

Q-Quinoa-Know more,Indianise it!

1. The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has officially declared that the year 2013 be recognized as "The International Year of the Quinoa."

2. Perhaps the most striking health benefit provided by quinoa is its overall nutrient richness.

3. Great on quality of protein. 4. About 28% of quinoa's fatty acids come in the form of oleic acid, a

heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, and about 5% come in the form of alpha-linolenic acid or ALA—the omega-3 fatty acid most commonly found in plants and associated with decreased risk of inflammation-related disease.

5. Quinoa is an equally impressive food in terms of its overall phytonutrients benefits.

Almonds Salad Berries

Water

Whole grains Walnuts

Milk

U-Up the Colour quotient in your diet

Add one colour a day!

V-Vazhailai(plantain leaf)Health benefits of eating on this

Why do we need to eat on banana leaves?1.It is one of the most eco-friendly, disposable form of serving food. 2.It is bio-degradable ,saves a lot of water and hence reduces carbon foot print.3.The antioxidants (polyphenols) in banana leaf is reported to help fight cancer. Another research says the leaf contains polyphenol oxidase increases immunity.4.When the food is served hot,the juices thus exuded contain useful minerals and vitamins which gets mixed with food.5.It is hygienic. A simple sprinkling of water is enough to clean a banana leaf. 6. It is a self-sustaining serving system, something taken from nature and is given back to it.

W-Water

Never replace this with anything else!

X-Exercise ,just walk it out

Y-YogaYoga is a life changer for most people. It is a kind of experience your body will be love to be in.Pranayama is very helpful form of yoga, a complete stress-buster, lesser formalities than regular Yoga.Get some professional help on this ,squeeze into the routine as soon as possible ,feel the difference. Work towards positive health!

Zzz- Sleep well, it is your right; Sleep makes you feel better, but its importance goes way beyond just boosting your mood or banishing under-eye circles. Adequate sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, and can benefit your heart, weight, mind, and more. "Sleep used to be kind of ignored, like parking our car in a garage and picking it up in the morning," says David Rapoport, M.D., director of the NYU Sleep Disorders Program. Food is so related to sleep .Over-eating and under-eating leads to problems in digestive systems which includes Gastritis, Ulceritis and Obesity of all!