Lettuce is good for health

THE DIFFERENT types of lettuce are Butter Head: these are quite popular in European countries; Chinese lettuce: these are usually used in stir-fried dishes and stews, and this kind has longish leaves, do not form a head and they have a bitter flavour; Crisp head: this is also known as iceberg lettuce, and they have a mild flavour and have crunchy flavour, and are very common in the US; Loose leaf: these are mildly flavoured, tender leaves and include oak leaves; Romaine: these are also known as Cos and have very strong leaves that are resistant to heat; and then there is Summer crisp: these are in between iceberg and loose leaf types.

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Dried plums are good for health

RESEARCHERS HAVE found that apart from other fruits, dried plums and also prunes are highly beneficial for bone density. All fruits and vegetables have a positive effect on nutrition, but in terms of bone health, dried plums are highly beneficial. Scientists have tested twp groups of postmenopausal women over a 12-month periods. The first group, consisting of 55 women, was instructed to consume 100 grams of dried plums) about 10 prunes) each day, whereas the second group of 45 women were told to consume 100 grams of dried apples. All of the study’s participants also received daily doses of calcium and vitamin D. The group that consumed dried plums had significantly higher bone mineral density in the uina (one of the long bones in the forearm) and spine as compared to the group that ate dried apples. This is due in part to the ability of dried plums to suppress the rate of bone resorption, or the breakdown of bone, which tends to exceed the rate of new bone growth as people age.

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Healthy food habits and happy motherhood

WE HAVE often heard about the whims and fancies that pregnant women have during pregnancy for food. One can never know how much alluring green food and vegetables could be! The colors and taste attracts everyone. Even doctors recommend green vegetables and fruits during the expecting time. In order to avoid miscarriages and improper fetus development one should take special care of food habits during pregnancy. One should avoid unwashed fruits and vegetables in order to be safe from eating unhealthy bacterias. Even sprouts should not be eaten raw, cook them thoroughly and then intake them - as many raw vegetables contain many contaminated bacteria.  

Some suggestions are also made on huge amount of vitamin A. It is not recommended during pregnancy as it may cause birth disorders in the fetus. The one thing that needs to be avoided for sure is caffeine and alcohol content. Caffeine affects the heart rates of the child. Alcohol increases the chances of miscarriages and mental disorders in the child. It’s best if they are not even taken in small amounts. Effects of alcohol are seen as very adverse in majority of the cases. Seafood it is considered to be the best source of protein. On the other hand it has got a lot of mercury. This can harm the fetus developing nervous system.

Some species such as tilefish, shark, king mackerel and swordfish are recommended to be avoidable by Environment Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration. Poultry, meat and eggs undercooked should not be taken. It’s because of the harmful bacteria that do not get well with the immunity system. They result in poisoning the baby and even the mother. Dairy products that are skimmed and not pasteurized are also avoidable as they may lead to food borne dieses such as rotavirus, hepatitis E. For cheese lovers a few forms such as cottage and mozzarella cheese should also not be taken.  

Only with a little consultation of doctor and healthy eating habits can have a healthy baby. Eat healthy and be healthy!

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Smoking - the number one killer

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World No Tobacco Day to be observed on May 31

THE IMPORTANT causes of smoking–related mortality include heart diseases and chronic obstructive lung disease. Quitting smoking involves the combination of behavioural therapy and drugs. Combination therapy is clearly superior to counseling alone or drugs alone. Drug therapy involves giving a varenicline or combined nicotine replacement.

Cigarette is responsible for over 50 lakh premature deaths all over the world making it a leading preventable cause of death, said Padma Shri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India. Continoue Reading…..

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International Nurses Day being observed today

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Throughout the world, the International Nurses Week is celebrated from May 6 to 12 and each year, and on this day a prayer service is held at Westminster Abbey in London. As part of the service, a ceremonial lamp, which is obtained from the Nurses' Chapel and handed over to nurses, who then give it to the Dean, who places it on the High Altar.  Continoue Reading….