Carrot prevents stoke! Read 10 beautiful health benefits of carrot juice

Carrots are one of the healthiest root vegetables that there is and they come with a whole host of health benefits. Carrot juice is a fantastic, healthy and nutritious drink that provides you with a lot of vitamins and is also useful for detoxing the blood and liver and, yes, they are really good for the eyes too! Here are ten of the amazing health benefits of carrot juice that you need to know about:

1. Carrot juice detoxes the liver

Your liver is the filtration device in your body and, like all filters, it needs a clean from time to time. Carrot juice is a great source of Vitamin A, which acts as a cleansing agent for the liver, removing excess fat, toxins and other harmful compounds.

2. It is good for the eyesight

Better eyesight is another one of wonderful health benefits of carrot juice. The reputation for carrots helping you see in the dark is more than just an old wives tale. The Vitamin A in carrots actually does strengthen your eyesight, it can help to prevent macular degeneration as well.

3. Carrots are a good source of Vitamin C

A large glass of carrot juice will provide you with over 30% of your daily recommended intake of Vitamin C, which boosts your immune system and also helps with the production of collagen in the skin.

4. It regulates blood sugar levels

Another one of the important health benefits of carrot juice is that drinking it can help normalize blood sugar levels. Carrot juice is a good source of potassium which helps to regulate the

22 SURPRISING USES OF SALT

Health experts sometimes call it white poison, or white killer and you know that eating too much salt is unhealthy for you… But is it? Salt has all kinds of uses around the house! From the beauty routine to cleaning, salt can really come in help.

Soothe puffy eyes

Soak a cloth in one cup warm water that has a half teaspoon of salt dissolved in it to make a compress for tired eyes.

Exfoliate

After a shower or bath, use plain old salt to slough off dead skin from your dry areas like your knees, elbows, feed or.

Homemade facial

Mix one part salt with one part olive oil and massage into your face and neck. Wash off with water and soap and admire your glowing skin.

Salt Scrub

Combination of a coarse salt with a little bit of olive oil will do your favorite essential oils for a decadent salt scrub.

WHAT TO EAT FOR BREAKFAST IF YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT

Eating breakfast is very important, because it gives you the energy and nutrients you need to kick start your day. If you set off for work or school on an empty stomach, you will feel extra hungry around lunch time, and you may not be able to control yourself to make the right food choices. You may be skipping breakfast because you are trying to lose weight, but there are many healthy and delicious breakfast choices that can help you achieve better weight loss results.

Importance of Eating Healthy Breakfast

Eating breakfast is actually an effective way to lose weight, because it gets your metabolism going and makes your body burn calories instead of storing them. It also regulates hunger, so that you will not be overcome by the urge to consume unhealthy food. According to research, people who eat breakfast regularly will be able to maintain a healthy weight more effectively than those who skip breakfast. Also, eatingbreakfast will make your mind more alert and focused throughout the day. It will also enhance your mood.

TOP 10 VEGETABLES, THEIR NUTRITIONAL IMPORTANCE AND WHY YOU NEED THEM IN YOUR DAILY DIET

A diet rich in vegetables contains beneficial antioxidants that help reduce your risk of cancer, stroke, and heart disease. These antioxidants are just some of the nutritional benefits of eating vegetables.

Vegetables contain vitamins, such as folate and B6, and carotinoids — such as lycopene in tomatoes, beta carotene in mangos and carrots, lutein in spinach and collard greens, and zeaxanthin in greens and corn.

1st) - Green Leafy Vegetables -

Leafy green vegetables are ideal for weight management as they are typically low in calories. They are useful in reducing the risk of cancer and heart disease since they are low in fat, high in dietary fiber, and rich in folic acid, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium, as well as containing a host of phytochemicals, such as lutein, beta-cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene. Because of their high magnesium content and low glycemic index, green leafy vegetables are also valuable for persons with type-2 diabetes. An increase of 1 serving/day of green leafy vegetables was associated with a 9 percent lower risk of diabetes. The high level of vitamin K in greens makes them important for the production of osteocalcin, a protein essential for bone health.

Green leafy vegetables such as kale, chard, collard greens, spinach, parsley and dark green and red leaf lettuce are high in carotenoids and best eaten raw in salads, on healthy sandwiches, lightly steamed or in nutritious soups.

4 HEALTH BENEFITS OF RED WINE

Red wine has well known health benefits. However, drinking any alcoholic beverage in excess can lead to alcoholism and the serious health problems associated with it, so limit your red wine consumption to no more than 24 ounces per day. Use FitDay to keep track of the calories you're eating and make sure that you get adequate nutrition on the road to weight loss as you enjoy the following benefits of an occasional glass of wine.

1) Red Wine is Good for Your Heart

Red wine contains resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant compound. Resveratrol also protects your heart and arteries against the effects of saturated fat in your diet, so drinking one or two glasses of red wine a day can help protect your heart and prevent cardiovascular disease.

The flavonoids and sapponins in red wine also help to protect your heart against cardiovascular

WATER MELON HEALTH BENEFITS

water melon

The normal reaction for most people when they come in from the sun is to grab a bottle of Soda and down it one go. It is refreshing right? Wrong, it is harmful so why don’t you get refreshed in the right way by grabbing a jug of cool water melon juice. It has immense health benefits so here goes.

Water melon is delicious and extremely healthy, they are rich in potassium, a nutrient that can help control blood pressure, regulate heart beat and possibly prevent strokes. It reduces the risk of developing kidney stones and possibly age related bone loss. Adult should at least consume about 4,700 milligrams of water melon per day. They are also abundant in vitamin c and beta-carotene , which is believed to prevent heart diseases, cancer, and other chronic conditions. Water melon is a valuable source of lycopene, one of the carotenoids that have actually been studiedand proven to be of immense health benefits to the human body. Research shows that lycopen is helpful in reducing the risk of prostrate, breast and endometrial cancers as well as lung and colon cancer. Watermelon contains Vitamin A which helps maintain eye health and is an anti-oxidant, Vitamin C which helps strengthen immunity, heals wounds, prevent cell damage, promote healthy teeth and guns and Vitamin B6 which helps brain function and helps convert protein to energy.

Water melon can be taken either whole or as juice.

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HOW TO PREPARE WATER MELON JUICE

MATERIALS

Water Melon (One medium sized portion)

Water

Sugar

Flavourings(optional)

PROCEDURE

1.       Wash and peel water melon

2.       Remove seeds

3.       Dice into cubes

4.       Blend with a blender

5.       Pass blended portions through a sieve

6.       Gradually use scoop to press it down on the sieve

7.       Pasteurize together with sugar

8.       Cool and serve chilled.

THE BEAUTY OF TIGER NUTS (AYA)

 Tiger nut is widely used all over Africa, the tuber nut is unearthed in winter   and summer; distributed and commercialized all over the world.  It is rich in fibre, has 20-30 per cent tiger-nut oil which is nourishing to the epidermis, nullifies hard-knots in the stomach and acts as a coolant to hot flushes associated with premature menopause. The high fibre content of the tiger nut makes it a wonderful colon evacuator and cleanser.

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF TIGER NUT.

·         It prevents constipation.

·         It has necessary essential minerals; calcium, magnesium and iron necessary for bones, tissues repairs, muscles and the blood stream.

·         It contains enough protein and carbohydrates.

·         It contains a good quantity of vitamin B1 which assist in balancing the central nervous system and helps to encourage the body to adapt to stress.

·         It supplies the body with enough quantity of vitamin E, very essential for fertility in both men and women.

Fresh Tiger Nuts

   It is excellent for colitis and assist proper digestion.  AYA  as it is fondly called in Nigeria is used as a liver tonic, heart stimulant, drank to heal serious stomach pain, to promote normal menstruation, to heal mouth and gum ulcers, use in ayurvedic medicines and  is a powerful aphrodisiac (sexual stimulant).

·         The black specie of the tiger nut is an excellent medicine for breast lumps and cancer .

·         It can be used as eye compress and to bandage wounds.

·         Tiger nuts give a heating and drying action to the digestive system in general and this gives it the potency to alleviate flatulence.

·         Tiger nut promotes the production of urine, this is why it is a preventive measure for cyst, prostrate, hernia, rectum deformation and prolapsed (anal feature-small painful flesh and the tip of the anus) and to prevent endometriosis or fibrosis as well as blockage of the fallopian tube.

PREPARATION OF TIGER NUT JUICE (KUNU AYA)

Fetch 180g of dried tiger nut, 1 litre of water and one lemon rind; sort out all rotten nuts and other unwanted object. Wash tiger nuts and soak for 24 hours, change the water 2-3  times to avoid smelling, drain well and blend in your blender. Blend it with a rind of lemon, add half of the water and allow to stand for 20 minutes- sieve with a neat cloth twice, bottle and serve cold. you can add ginger and sugar to taste.

Tiger nut is cholesterol free but contains 2.9 grams of sodium, so, it should be eaten in moderation by the blood group ‘O’S. Nursing mothers should eat a lot of tiger nut for enough production of their breast milk to satisfy their babies.

ZOBO:NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS AND PREPARATION

1.       PRODUCTION OF SORREL FLOWER JUICE (ZOBO) AND ITS NUTRITIONAL VALUE.

Sorrel, contains a range of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, niacin, riboflavin and Flavonoids. Flavonoids, which give the sorrel flower its deep red colour, have been recognized as a powerful antioxidant and a likely contributor to cancer health as well as immune function. In addition sorrel is thought to have a mild diuretic effect and the ability to reduce high blood pressure. Anti-Cancer, Sorrel has been shown to have a multifaceted anti-cancer activity. Firstly, free radicals have been implicated in the conversion of normal cells into cancer cells. Research has shown sorrel inhibits free radicals from converting normal cells into cancer cells. In another study, sorrel was shown to inhibit mutation of colon cells into cancerous cells. Colon cells, exposed to cancer causing chemicals, did not become cancerous when pretreated with sorrel.

Nutrition Sorrel is an excellent source of trace minerals and other nutritional elements essential to health. It's rich in Chromium, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus.Weight Loss, Medical thinkers have come out and said products like Sorrel are a realistic aid in weight loss regimes. It has no toxicity and risks to health and may help people lose weight. Sorrel contains an acid which blocks the digestion and absorption of starch, a major source of calories and weight gain. Specifically, it contains an alpha-amylase inhibitor. Cough and cold cure, A traditional African treatment for flu, researchers have found there is something to this use. On top of stimulating immune function, it has been proven to reduce the fevers associated with infections. This herbal remedy is pleasant to the taste! Sorrel is as good for the kid and adults. 

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METHOD OF PREPARATION

The drink is typically prepared by boiling the flowers then letting it stand for a while, straining it and then pressing out the juice through a strainer. The juice is then sweetened and chilled. Depending on the concentration, the juice can be diluted according to taste.such condiments as ginger, cloves, cinnamon stick and any fruit of your choice can be added when the sorrel is boiling, as well as rum after words to add flavour and extend the life of the drink.