Nature's Best Stress Soothers

Are you stressed and not at all in a mood of deep breathing?

Then eating will be a better option  to keep stress in check :)

There are  four  nature’s best and tasty tension tampers , that can help boost your mood, and the best part is , it will protect your body as well…..

FISH

To keep stress in check, add omega-3 fatty acids to your diet.These essential fats may help moderate stess hormones and protect you against depression.You could pop a fish oil supplement, but the most delicious way to get them is through food  :) 

For a steady supply of feel good onega-3s, aim to eat 85 grams of fatty fish at least twice a week or a handful of walnuts every day.

DARK CHOCOLATE

Well all chocolate lovers will probably know this fact that dark chocolate have a stress relieving property that go beyond the taste buds…In a large German study , those who ate the most dark chocolate over ten years had lower blood pressure than those who ate the least.Another study showed a reduction in a stress hormone in people who ate dark chocolate often.

Alas!!! Dark chocolate still has “not-so-good_for_you fat, sugar, and calorie” .So stick to a few small squares a day…

BLACK TEA

Research from London suggests that drinking black tea may help you recover from nerve-racking events more quickly.Study participants who drank four cups of black tea every day for six weeks had lower levels of stress hormone cortisol and reported feeling more relaxed after stressful tasks than those who disn’t drink the tea.Other studies have touted blackj tea’s mood-boosting effects and suggested it can help increase alertness throughout the day.

AVOCADOS

The fresh of these delicious green fruits is loaded with two two powerful sress fighters : potassium and monounsaturated fatty acids. Both nutrients can lower blood pressure, and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) may play a part in helping ward off depression. Researchers think , the fats may improve how the brain absorbs the mood-boosting neurotransmitter serotonin.

Drinking Milk (calcium present in it) may help ease anxiety and mood swings linked to pre-menstrual syndrome.

Eating Crunchy foods like carrot sticks, munching celery and can help relax a clenched jaw and ward.

So , next time whenever you will feel stressed try out this….

                      Eat healthy    n     Stay healthy

                                           :)

                                            

Eat healthy stay fit :)

Top 12 Indian Foods that Help in Weight Loss

Indians are obsessed with Desi Food and cannot replace their ghee with olive oil. Indian Food is well-known for their spices and great taste. But, with the great taste comes huge amount of calories as well. The food filled with ghee and other seasonings are the main reason for weight gain in Indians. However, there are some ingredients which if included in the daily diet can help in Weight Loss.

Some of the Ingredients that help in Weight Loss are listed below:

Garlic: Garlic has a strong connection with Indian food and has been used for cooking from ancient times. It is known for its flavor healthy properties that make the food delicious and healthy at the same time. With its anti-bacterial properties, it helps in reducing LDL and at levels in the body.

Cabbage: Cabbage is an excellent antioxidant that goes well with all kinds of heavy meat dishes. The carbs and sugar content is slowed down from tuning into fat. It is a great ingredient which promotes weight loss.

Cinnamon and Cloves: Cinnamon and cloves help in controlling blood sugar levels in the body and also aid the production of insulin. It is recommended to the people having type 2 diabetes.

Cardamom: Cardamom is known for its digestive properties. It helps in boosting the metabolism and burning the body fat. Tossing a few cardamoms in the evening or morning tea can help you lose weight.

Honey: Honey is considered as a great home-made remedy for obesity. A spoonful of honey mixed in lime water is a great way to start the mornings.

Turmeric: Curcumin contained in turmeric is an essential constituent that protects the heart. It helps in reducing the LDL levels in the body and lowers down the blood pressure. It also prevents clotting which reduces the risk of heart attacks. Including turmeric in the regular dishes will promote good health.

Buttermilk: It is a famous drink which is excellent for health. This easy to make drink contains essential nutrients which consists of less fat and calorie content. By adding green chillies, salt, pepper and coriander, you can prepare a refreshing and easy to make drink at home.

Curry Leaves: curry leaves help in detoxifying the body and also help in reducing the LDL levels in the body. The fat deposits in the body are also reduced to a great extent and are a great method to promote weight loss.

Moong Dal: Moong dal is rich in several vitamins and minerals, calcium, iron, potassium etc. It is high in protein and helps in lowering the cholesterol level and blood sugar levels in the body. A bowl of dal accompanied by some rotis is a great meal for a person who wants to lose weight.

Millets: Grains like miilets, bajra, jowar etc. have high fibre content and are excellent for melting the fat and controlling the cholesterol.

Chillies: It is another ingredient which keeps the metabolic rate of the body up and burns the excess fat content in the body. You can add it in the every type of dish and lose the excess fat in your body.

Mustard Oil: Mustard oil is the healthiest oil known as it contains lower level of saturated fat. It provides essential vitamins and antioxidants to the body that helps in lowering the cholesterol levels in the body.