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    An instant energy booster, banana is one fruit that is commonly available across the globe. In India, it is given much importance where various regional cuisines use it in making sinful desserts - kheer, malpua, halwa, payasam, sheera , and paniyaram , to name a few.7 Wonderful Benefits Of Banana: How To Include The Fruit In Your Daily Diet An instant energy booster, banana is one fruit that is commonly available across the globe. In India, it is given much importance where various regional cuisines use it in making sinful desserts - kheer, malpua, halwa, payasam, sheera , and paniyaram , to name a few. The raw fruit too is not left behind. Cut into smaller chunks or thinly sliced using a mandolin, it gets used up in making wafers, subzis, kebabs, pakoras , and the famous curries of Kerala such as Avial and Kalan. If you travel towards the East and the Northeast, you will come across it in the local breakfast cereal, known as jolpan in Assam, whi...

  Almonds are among the world’s most popular tree nuts. They are highly nutritious and rich in healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Here are 9 health benefits of almonds. 1. Almonds Deliver a Massive Amount of Nutrients Almonds are the edible seeds of Prunus dulcis , more commonly called the almond tree. They are native to the Middle East, but the US is now the world's largest producer. The almonds you can buy in stores usually have the shell removed, revealing the edible nut inside. They are sold either raw or roasted. They are also used to produce almond milk, oil, butter, flour or paste — also known as marzipan. Almonds boast an impressive nutrient profile. A 1-ounce (28-gram) serving of almonds contains ( 1 ): Fiber: 3.5 grams Protein: 6 grams Fat: 14 grams (9 of which are monounsaturated) Vitamin E: 37% of the RDI Manganese: 32% of the RDI Magnesium: 20% of the RDI They also contain a decent amount of copper,...

  Everybody sweats, but when sweat comes along with a bad odor is extremely bothering for you and for those around you. Emotions, stress, physical effort, a few minutes in crowded traffic, are enough to be in a sweaty and smelly situation. Smelly sweat is a sign of plenty of bacteria on your skin. Here are a few natural remedies to get rid of smelly armpits Baking soda Wash your armpits very well then apply baking soda powder on your armpits. This ingredient will absorb the unpleasant smell of sweat. Apply powder on the dry skin but don’t sprinkle too much not to stain your clothes. White vinegar Soak a cotton pad in white vinegar and dab your armpits. The smell of vinegar will disappear in a few minutes, and you will be relieved of the unpleasant sweat odor. Apple cider vinegar Apple cider vinegar removes the smell of sweat because it reduces the skin ph. As bacteria don’t survive in a low pH environment, even if you will sweat, th...

  1. Lemon Water Diet for Weight Loss The low-calorie content of lemon water makes it incredibly beneficial for the loss of excess body weight. This helps to feel full and suppresses appetite. The polyphenols contained in lemon water increases the expenditure of energy and enhances oxidation of fats which contributes to the shedding of excessive weight. It accelerates the body metabolic rate and its diuretic nature makes it greatly effective for the weight loss diet. 2. Benefits of Lemon Water in the Morning for the Cure of Diabetes Lemon water is highly beneficial for decreasing the blood glucose level. It improves the fasting blood sugar level and works as an excellent detoxifier to cleanse the pancreas and enhance its functionality of insulin secretion. It optimizes the secretion of insulin in the islets of Langerhans cells of the pancreas and controls the level of blood glucose quite effectively. 3. Health Benefits of Lemon Wate...

  Women do not any time get the same classic heart attack symptoms as men do, as for example heavy chest pain that radiates down one arm, although these heart attack symptoms can actually happen to women, but many will experience some vague or even silent symptoms that they can very often be missed. Here follow the six signs every woman should know in order to keep the disease as far as possible. Pain in your arm(s), neck, back, or jaw These may be very confusing, due tot he fact that  a heart attack is primarily associated with pain in the chest or in the left arm, and almost never in the neck or jaw. Moreover, this may be progressive, nagging, acute or sudden and may also wake you up in the middle of the night and that is the reason why you’d better consult a doctor as soon as you notice any of these unusual symptoms. Sharp stomach pain, sickness A lot of the times we can mistake stomach pain that signals a heart attack with heartburn, the...

  Nobody likes to have wrinkles on their face. But eventually, we’re all going to get a few lines because we are aging and nobody can stop time. Aging is a beautiful, natural phenomenon but that doesn’t mean that we can’t slow it down. Following a healthy lifestyle and taking care of your body and mind can have magical impacts on your overall health! This includes the signs of aging and their appearance on your skin. Not taking care of your wrinkles can make you look much older than your actual age. Also, wrinkles can ruin your makeup by creating an uneven surface beneath. What Are Wrinkles And What Causes Them? Wrinkles are lines and creases that appear on your skin as you age. They are more prominent in the areas that are exposed to the sun more often than the rest. For example, you’ll have more visible wrinkles on your face, neck, and hands in the beginning. As you age, the fat in the inner layers of your skin reduces and results in sagging....

  1. The Eye Roll The eye roll exercise is very effective, and when done regularly, it can help strengthen the eye muscles and enhance the shape of your eyes. So, the next time you hear something and roll your eyes, feel good about it and roll your eyes in the other direction to complete one rep. But since it’s an exercise, you must know the correct way to do it. Here’s how. How To Do Eye Roll Exercise Sit or stand straight. Keep your shoulders relaxed, and neck straight, and look ahead. Look to your right and then slowly roll your eyes up towards the ceiling. Roll your eyes down to your left and from there, down towards the floor. Do this in the clockwise and anti-clockwise directions. 2. The Rub Down This is a personal favorite. You can do this exercise even while wearing contact lenses. This means that it can be done whenever you feel eye strain and need a quick, refreshing exercise. Here’s how to do it. How To Do Rub Down Eye Exercise Sit or s...

  An occasional pimple is easy to deal with. You can also control minor acne breakouts with proper skin care and over-the-counter medications. However, when the breakouts get problematic, the doctors may prescribe antibiotics. Systemic antibiotics are often prescribed when topical treatments fail to provide any relief. In this article, we have discussed everything you need to know about using antibiotics for managing your acne. Antibiotics are often used to treat acne. They are available in two forms: Topical Antibiotics: These are available in the form of creams, gels, toner-like solutions, acne pads, acne patches, and lotions. These are often used to treat mild acne. Oral Or Systemic Antibiotics: These are available in the form of tablets, capsules, and elixirs. Oral antibiotics are used when topical and other treatment methods fail to give any results. These are mostly used to treat moderate to severe acne and other forms of inflammatory acne ...

    A part of the Brassica family, cabbage is a leafy vegetable that has been eaten for centuries and for good reason. With red (also know as purple) and green varieties, it’s low calorie, inexpensive and a great source of many vitamins and minerals. But often cabbage gets tossed by the way side reserved only for cabbage rolls and cole slaw, but no more. With it’s vast amount of health benefits and versatility in the kitchen, we’re breaking down the top 7 benefits this superfood gives your body, including aiding in weight loss and detoxifying the body, plus 11 creative recipes to make a part of your normal routine. 1. It’s a great source of vitamins/minerals. At only 17 calories per cup of cabbage, it really packs a nutrient punch: most notably, cabbage contains calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin K, beta-carotene, fiber, lutein and zeaxanthin. Some even argue the cabbage is the most nutritious vegetable of all! 2. It promotes he...

   Let’s talk about how Dairy Queen hot dogs are the best ever – well at least they were for me – as one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. Aside from pregnancy cravings, you could experience morning sickness, food aversions, or even just a “feeling” that you’re pregnant. These early pregnancy symptoms are very real and could help you determine if you’re pregnant. Finding out you’re pregnant can be an incredibly exciting and stressful time of your life. Unfortunately, you can’t know for sure that you’re pregnant right away. It takes time for your hormones to climb and to be able to take a pregnancy test or see your baby on an ultrasound. When Can You Find Out You’re Pregnant The #1 way to tell that you’re pregnant is through an ultrasound. While seeing that little heart beat flicker and your little baby for the first time can be a magical moment, you might not be able to see much on an ultrasound for a few weeks. Typically, before you...

    What are the best exercises to lose belly fat and get a flat tummy? Not all abs exercises are created equal. This is especially true when it comes to burning and losing belly fat. Finding and doing the most effective exercises is the key to losing belly fat. This is the only way to get rid of the fat that keeps your abs hidden. Of course, your diet also needs to be on point to lose your stomach fat, but that's for another topic. If you're looking for the best exercises to banish belly fat, you came to the right article. The best way to lose belly fat is to add some exercises that will help you burn tummy fat like the following 5 on this list. These belly fat exercises will not only burn your tummy fat fast, but they'll also shed fat from other areas. These fat burning exercises target the abs from all angles. They penetrate the muscles in the area and get your tummy fat burning. Ready to burn and reduce belly fat? ...

    Baked sweet potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes. They’re no-fuss, easy to bake and packed with vitamins and nutrients. To serve, just dollop with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. A little dash of cinnamon is also delicious. You can easily turn a baked sweet potato into a full meal by stuffing it with shredded chicken, ground beef and a variety of other vegetables. My BBQ chicken stuffed sweet potato recipe is one of my favorites. Baked Sweet Potato A baked sweet potato is the perfect fall and winter recipe when the weather’s cold outside. It’s warm, filling, nourishing and couldn’t be easier to make. What’s the Difference Between a Sweet Potato and a Yam Sweet potatoes and yams are both root vegetables, but they’re actually quite different. To make matters confusing, most yams sold in supermarkets in the US are actually sweet potatoes, just marketed under the wrong name. Yams tend to have brown-ish, rougher skin and lighter flesh...

One of the best ways to soak up oil from the skin is to use oatmeal as a mask. Its absorbent qualities quickly reduce excess sebum production, leaving your complexion smooth, bright, and matte looking. Oatmeal is also very moisturizing, so it tricks oily skin into producing less oil. Using an oatmeal face mask will reduce irritation and redness and soothe inflamed, angry looking acne breakouts. What You’ll Need: 1.. 3 TB Powdered (ground) oatmea 2.. 2-3 tsp strong green tea 3..1 tsp local raw honey 4..2-3 drops tea tree essential oil PREPARATION 1.Grind your Rolled Oats (this is important because you want the oatmeal to be as absorbent as possible!) 2. Mix in the warm tea 3. Add in the honey and mash the ingredients until gooey 4.Add your essential oil and stir 5. Apply to freshly cleansed skin in an even layer 6.Leave on the oatmeal mask for 20 min. or until dry 7. Rinse with warm water (you can ex-foliat...

  Shock your muscles with this full body workout! These short but powerful plans are perfect for a busy schedule. There are hundreds of different workout routines you can do, and as long as they are set up intelligently and followed correctly, they will work. Even still though, of those hundreds of possible workouts, a few sometimes stand out as being better, more popular, and more proven to work than others. The whole body workout is definitely one of those workouts. And it’s easy to see why, too. Aside from the total body workout being one of the most tried and true workout routines in existence (because it just flat out works), there’s a few other common reasons that people are drawn to it. We have a dedicated day for each body muscle. Lets find out the best exercises for total body muscles. Monday: Barbell Bench Press (3 Sets x 10 Reps) Flat Bench Dumbbell Press (3 Sets x 10 Reps) Low-Incline Barbell Bench Press (3 Sets x 10 Reps) In...

  The sudden weight you tend to put on your breasts post pregnancy or after a sudden increase in your weight can be… inconvenient. So, if you are trying to get your breasts look a little smaller and perkier (and, of course, less saggy), we have your back! Here are some natural hacks to help reduce your breast size naturally. What Are The Factors That Affect The Breast Size? The size of your breasts is determined by a number of factors. They are listed below: 1. Genetics: Your genes play a major role in determining the shape and size of your breasts by influencing the levels of the hormones that affect your breast tissue. 2. Your Weight: Regardless of how big or small your breasts are, a large proportion of your breast tissues are composed of fat. Thus, the size of your breasts may change if you happen to gain or lose weight. 3. Your Age: With your advancing age, the ligaments that hold your breasts together can wear out, causing your ...