1. Orange Fruits and Veggies:
According to a recent review from Copenhagen University Hospital, the best way to whittle down your waist is to replace carbohydrates from sugar and refined grains (like white bread) with carbs from fruits and vegetables. Orange-hued foods were found to be the most effective substitutes.
Since fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, they keep you feeling full longer and researchers believe the high levels of antioxidants like vitamin C and beta-carotene fend off the belly fat. Get a good dose of beta-carotene from carrots, cantaloupe, squash and peaches. You can get your vitamin C from oranges and berries, but remember that fruit juice is not a good substitute for the real thing.
2. Lean Meats:
You should be getting about 25 percent of your daily calories from protein, Ryan says, but you should make sure to choose lean sources like poultry, fish, low-fat yogurt, and fat-free milk to keep calories down. Nuts are also high in protein, but can also be high in calories, so eat them in moderation. Tracey recommends roughly a handful a day.Protein helps to keep you feeling full and boost your energy, aiding in your weight-loss efforts. According to research from Skidmore College and Copenhagen University Hospital, eating additional protein is especially helpful for those over 40 in reducing abdominal fat.
3. Nuts:
A recent survey of more than 8,000 Americans found that selenium, a cancer-fighting mineral, seemed to also lower rates of abdominal obesity, reporting that those with lower levels of selenium had larger waistlines.Several foods contain selenium, so it's hard to know if you're getting your recommended 55 mcg per day. The best sources are nuts (especially Brazil nuts), whole grains, poultry, red meat and seafood. Foods rich in vitamin E, such as nuts and seeds, will increase the effectiveness of selenium in the body.Your best bet to get enough selenium is to eat a varied, balanced diet or try a supplement containing the mineral.
4. Wine:
Could drinking possibly help you keep your middle little? Several studies suggest that light drinking, compared to teetotaling, protects against weight gain around the waistline in women. Data reviewed by the National Center for Health Statistics points to one 4-ounce glass of wine most days as the best bet.The key to boozing and losing is the "less is more" philosophy. While one glass has great health benefits, having more is just going to add inches to your waist and cause you to think you're funnier, smarter and better looking than you really are. The only 6-pack you should be having is the one under your shirt.
5. Fish:
There's a difference between good and bad fats. Eating good fats like monounsaturated and omega-3s make it easier to stay slim, according to recent research."The healthy fats, like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, are found in fish, nuts, olive oil and avocado, while the bad fats, like saturated and trans are found in butter, shortening, pre-packaged cakes and cookies," Ryan says.A Wake Forest University study found that over a 6-year period, participants whose only source of fat was trans fats gained 30 percent more fat in their abdominal region and had early signs of diabetes. You don't have to fear fats if you know which are good and bad.Exercise and follow these simple guidelines and you'll be on your way to an abs-olutely amazing midsection!
from: ediet.com
Monday, March 23, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
9 easy steps to great feet
Chiropodist and foot doctor to the stars Margaret Dabbs advises on the best skincare routine for your feet
1. Use a foot-file or pumice stone on dry feet once a week. Never do this on wet or damp skin or in the shower, as your skin is likely to crack.
2. Resist the temptation to soak your feet for more than five minutes. Any longer can cause skin to weaken and split or worsen any damage you already have. Avoid water that's too hot or too cold.
3. Cut nails straight across to avoid in-grown toe-nails. If you can, have a professional pedicure once a month and simply maintain your toe-nails in-between with a glass nail file, which is kinder to nails. And, as ever, when filing your nails don't saw back and forth, move from one side to the other and repeat.
4. Your mother was right! Don't wear the same shoes everyday - they need time to dry out to prevent fungal infections.
5. Always wear flip-flops in public showers to avoid picking up verrucae and other infections.
6. Treat athlete's foot and other infections immediately. Conditions don't tend to get better by themselves and they can get worse without treatment.
7. Moisturise your feet daily, just as you would your face. And remember that, as the skin is much thicker than the rest of the body, ordinary body lotion won't work, you need a specialist foot care range.
8. A few varnish-free days a month will help your nails from drying out.
9. Always use a nail serum to hydrate your cuticles and stop nails from flaking and splitting.
1. Use a foot-file or pumice stone on dry feet once a week. Never do this on wet or damp skin or in the shower, as your skin is likely to crack.
2. Resist the temptation to soak your feet for more than five minutes. Any longer can cause skin to weaken and split or worsen any damage you already have. Avoid water that's too hot or too cold.
3. Cut nails straight across to avoid in-grown toe-nails. If you can, have a professional pedicure once a month and simply maintain your toe-nails in-between with a glass nail file, which is kinder to nails. And, as ever, when filing your nails don't saw back and forth, move from one side to the other and repeat.
4. Your mother was right! Don't wear the same shoes everyday - they need time to dry out to prevent fungal infections.
5. Always wear flip-flops in public showers to avoid picking up verrucae and other infections.
6. Treat athlete's foot and other infections immediately. Conditions don't tend to get better by themselves and they can get worse without treatment.
7. Moisturise your feet daily, just as you would your face. And remember that, as the skin is much thicker than the rest of the body, ordinary body lotion won't work, you need a specialist foot care range.
8. A few varnish-free days a month will help your nails from drying out.
9. Always use a nail serum to hydrate your cuticles and stop nails from flaking and splitting.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
white hairs Solutions
Henna:
put the henna powder or it would be better if you get the fresh leaves,they give more color,in an iron container.add some boiled black tea.then beat it and keep it overnight.the next morning add to it one egg,some yoghurt,lemon juice.apply it all over your hair and keep it for 3-4 hours depending how much color you want in your hair.then wash it off with shampoo.if you have sinus problem then reduce the time.you have to repeat it every month or in 15 days.
Oil:
heat a cup of dried indian goose berry with a cup of mustard oil on low flame for an hour,then strain the mixture and massage ur hairs with that leave it overnight oir for more than one hour,than shampoo your hairs as usual
Indian Gooseberry:
The use of Indian gooseberry is the foremost among the home remedies found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. This is a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation. The fruit, cut into pieces, should be dried, preferably in shade. These pieces should be boiled in coconut oil till the solid matter becomes like charred dust. This darkish oil is very useful against premature greying.
Amla:
The water in which dried amla pieces have been soaked overnight is also nourishing for the hair. This water should be used for the last rinse while washing the hair.
Massaging the scalp every night with a teaspoonful of amla juice, mixed with a teaspoon of almond oil and a few drops of lime juice, also proves beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair.
Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Amaranth:
Amaranth is another effective home remedy for hair disorders. Application of the fresh juice of the leaves of this vegetable helps the hair to retain its black colour and prevents it from premature greying. It also helps the growth of the hair and keeps it soft.
Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Curry Leaves:
Liberal intake of curry leaves is considered beneficial in preventing premature greying of hair. These leaves have the property of providing vitality and strength to hair roots. New hair roots that grow are healthier and contain a normal pigment. The leaves can be used in the form of chutney, or may be squeezed in buttermilk. When the leaves are boiled in coconut oil, the oil forms an excellent hair tonic to stimulate hair growth and bring back hair pigmentation.
Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Ribbed Gourd (Jhina in hindi):
Ribbed gourd boiled in coconut oil is also an effective remedy for premature greying of hair. Pieces of this vegetable should be dried in the shade. These dried pieces should be soaked in coconut oil and kept aside for three or four days. The oil should then be boiled till the solid is reduced to a blackened residue. This oil should be massaged into the scalp. It will help enrich the hair roots and restore pigment to the hair.
Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Butter:
The butter made from cow's milk has the property of preventing premature greying of hair. A small roll may be taken internally and a little quantity may be massaged into the hair roots twice a week.
Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Vitamins:
The vitamins considered useful in guarding against premature greying of hair are pantothenic acid, para-aminobenzoic acid (paba), inositol. The minimum daily requirement of these vitamins appears to be 10 mg of pantothenic acid, 100 mg of para-aminobenzoic acid, and 2 gm of inositol. To obtain satisfactory results, all three of these vitamins belonging to the B group should be supplied at one time, preferably in a form which supplies all the B vitamins, such as yeast and liver. The three anti-greying-hair vitamins can also be produced in the intestinal tract by bacteria. Thus, taking a sufficient quantity of yoghurt daily and a tablespoonful of yeast before each meal is an excellent remedy for the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. If one wishes to take tablets of calcium pantothenate and para-aminobenzoic acid (paba), they should be taken in addition to the yeast and yoghurt, and not as a substitute for them.
* Juice of carrot, lettuce, capsicum and fresh alfalfa remove copper deficiency, this is good remedy for gray hair and hair loss.
Dietaries for Premature Greying of Hair:
Take nutrients and rich diet: Diet is of utmost importance in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair and persons suffering from this disorder should take a diet rich in all essential nutrients. Avoid devitalising foods, soft drinks etc Devitalising foods such as white flour, refined sugar and all products made from them, soft drinks, pastries, jams and jellies should be avoided. These foods take away energy, cause wrinkles, unattractive skin, grey hair, and premature old age.
put the henna powder or it would be better if you get the fresh leaves,they give more color,in an iron container.add some boiled black tea.then beat it and keep it overnight.the next morning add to it one egg,some yoghurt,lemon juice.apply it all over your hair and keep it for 3-4 hours depending how much color you want in your hair.then wash it off with shampoo.if you have sinus problem then reduce the time.you have to repeat it every month or in 15 days.
Oil:
heat a cup of dried indian goose berry with a cup of mustard oil on low flame for an hour,then strain the mixture and massage ur hairs with that leave it overnight oir for more than one hour,than shampoo your hairs as usual
Indian Gooseberry:
The use of Indian gooseberry is the foremost among the home remedies found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. This is a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation. The fruit, cut into pieces, should be dried, preferably in shade. These pieces should be boiled in coconut oil till the solid matter becomes like charred dust. This darkish oil is very useful against premature greying.
Amla:
The water in which dried amla pieces have been soaked overnight is also nourishing for the hair. This water should be used for the last rinse while washing the hair.
Massaging the scalp every night with a teaspoonful of amla juice, mixed with a teaspoon of almond oil and a few drops of lime juice, also proves beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair.
Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Amaranth:
Amaranth is another effective home remedy for hair disorders. Application of the fresh juice of the leaves of this vegetable helps the hair to retain its black colour and prevents it from premature greying. It also helps the growth of the hair and keeps it soft.
Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Curry Leaves:
Liberal intake of curry leaves is considered beneficial in preventing premature greying of hair. These leaves have the property of providing vitality and strength to hair roots. New hair roots that grow are healthier and contain a normal pigment. The leaves can be used in the form of chutney, or may be squeezed in buttermilk. When the leaves are boiled in coconut oil, the oil forms an excellent hair tonic to stimulate hair growth and bring back hair pigmentation.
Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Ribbed Gourd (Jhina in hindi):
Ribbed gourd boiled in coconut oil is also an effective remedy for premature greying of hair. Pieces of this vegetable should be dried in the shade. These dried pieces should be soaked in coconut oil and kept aside for three or four days. The oil should then be boiled till the solid is reduced to a blackened residue. This oil should be massaged into the scalp. It will help enrich the hair roots and restore pigment to the hair.
Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Butter:
The butter made from cow's milk has the property of preventing premature greying of hair. A small roll may be taken internally and a little quantity may be massaged into the hair roots twice a week.
Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Vitamins:
The vitamins considered useful in guarding against premature greying of hair are pantothenic acid, para-aminobenzoic acid (paba), inositol. The minimum daily requirement of these vitamins appears to be 10 mg of pantothenic acid, 100 mg of para-aminobenzoic acid, and 2 gm of inositol. To obtain satisfactory results, all three of these vitamins belonging to the B group should be supplied at one time, preferably in a form which supplies all the B vitamins, such as yeast and liver. The three anti-greying-hair vitamins can also be produced in the intestinal tract by bacteria. Thus, taking a sufficient quantity of yoghurt daily and a tablespoonful of yeast before each meal is an excellent remedy for the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. If one wishes to take tablets of calcium pantothenate and para-aminobenzoic acid (paba), they should be taken in addition to the yeast and yoghurt, and not as a substitute for them.
* Juice of carrot, lettuce, capsicum and fresh alfalfa remove copper deficiency, this is good remedy for gray hair and hair loss.
Dietaries for Premature Greying of Hair:
Take nutrients and rich diet: Diet is of utmost importance in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair and persons suffering from this disorder should take a diet rich in all essential nutrients. Avoid devitalising foods, soft drinks etc Devitalising foods such as white flour, refined sugar and all products made from them, soft drinks, pastries, jams and jellies should be avoided. These foods take away energy, cause wrinkles, unattractive skin, grey hair, and premature old age.
48 hrs in Kuching... by Leanne Chew
8 am
Laksa breakfast at Jiangxi Kopi Hui on Banghok Road
930 am
Kuching waterfront - check out 19th century colonial buildings like Astana and Fort Marcherita along with some malay villages. Opposite waterfront is Main Bazaar, drinks, handycrafts and stuffs.... check out history at Chinese History Museum.
1030 am
hop on board of sampan or wooden boat and get to across fort margharita, check out police museum
2pm
to semenggoh wildlife rehab center
5pm
sunday market and dinner
check out spa, nasi lemak and go to cultural village... www.scv.com.my
Laksa breakfast at Jiangxi Kopi Hui on Banghok Road
930 am
Kuching waterfront - check out 19th century colonial buildings like Astana and Fort Marcherita along with some malay villages. Opposite waterfront is Main Bazaar, drinks, handycrafts and stuffs.... check out history at Chinese History Museum.
1030 am
hop on board of sampan or wooden boat and get to across fort margharita, check out police museum
2pm
to semenggoh wildlife rehab center
5pm
sunday market and dinner
check out spa, nasi lemak and go to cultural village... www.scv.com.my
Friday, March 13, 2009
Dry Skin??
Use petroleum jelly to areas like lips, elbow, hands and legs....
it helps to keep it moisture'd ;)
it helps to keep it moisture'd ;)
Having a dark lips??
Put some honey and go to bed.. do this constantly and u can c some changes on ur lips soon..
u can also extract out some Beetroot juice and apply it on ur lips.. it helps to redden ur lips too ;)
u can also extract out some Beetroot juice and apply it on ur lips.. it helps to redden ur lips too ;)
bad odour on ur containers??
put some newspaper into the container and leave it for few hrs or overnight...
take out the paper out later and check out the sniff the container.. the smell will be gone for sure ;)
take out the paper out later and check out the sniff the container.. the smell will be gone for sure ;)
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