Passion Fruit For Healthy Aging
There is passion in fruit! Yes, passion fruit, the tropical marvel wrapped in sun, is beneficial in many ways.
In addition to antioxidants, passion fruit is full of vitamins and minerals. It is recommended to people suffering from high blood pressure or asthma. Full of fiber, it is efficient in eliminating fat, thus cleaning out the intestines.
Just cut the fruit in half and scoop out the pulp for a delicious snack.
Grandma Nature
Dried Fruits For Healthy Aging
Even though dried fruits are a wonderful source of energy rich in glucids, they are also full of minerals, antioxidants, omega-3 and vitamin B.
Potassium, magnesium, calcium and iron are found in dried apricots, prunes, raisins and figs and some nuts. Walnuts are a wonderful source of omega-3, which is so important for heart health. Apricots, raisins and prunes are rich in antioxidants.
Grandma Nature
Tummy Troubles
Everyone has digestive inconveniences at one time or another, and there are many. Gastric pain, stomach burning reflux and bloating are among them.
There are things you can be do to prevent them. What one eats is both the primary instigator and the solution to the problem. Too many fats affect the liver. Water eliminates fat from the liver, so drinking it regularly is a good start. However, stay away from carbonated drinks; they increase bloating. Also lack of exercise and stress promote digestive problems
Eating well is the answer. Unfortunately, the things we seem to love are the worst culprits such as sausages, fried foods like French fries, and cakes. Fruits and vegetables and non-fatty meat are the solution, although excessive acid can increase problems so attention should be given to some fruits.
Eating smaller portions several times a day seems to help as opposed to three bigger meals at one sitting.
Grandma Nature
Grandmother’s Secret
Grandmother’s secret, Soda bicarbonate – good old fashion Baking Soda, is a miracle for many uses. It has no chemicals – completely natural – and very, very inexpensive. It was used to wash fruits and vegetables in former times.
Baking Soda absorbs bad smells be they in the refrigerator or on rugs, whitens teeth, cleans combs, gives cut flowers a longer life and eliminates wine spots. A box of baking soda in the refrigerator will keep food longer and tasting fresher. It cleans the bottom of pots and pans when they are burned.
A bath with baking soda is so relaxing. – Try one to enhance your age esteem.
Keep several boxes of baking soda on hand. It will probably work for whatever you wish!
Grandma Nature
Apricots For Healthy Aging
Apricots are loaded with vitamins A, B3, B5, C, and K. Beta carotene, so necessary for control of cataracts and macular degeneration, is also a component of this versatile little fruit. Minerals found in apricots are copper, magnesium, potassium and phosphorous.
Used to make tarts and jams, they are also delicious when eaten raw. When fresh apricots are not in season, dried apricots provide a powerhouse of healthy ingredients.
Grandma Nature
Sunshine For Age Esteem
The sunshine is very good for you at every stage in life.
Latest studies have shown that it is an important factor in many ways to improving health at all ages. It increases the immune system, aids in preventing aging of the eyes, and reduces the level of heart disease, as has been found in many Mediterranean countries. Above all, sunshine enhances your mood. This in turn can play an active role in influencing good health, just as your age esteem does.
Grandma Nature
What Health Information Should I Believe?
It seems that many findings that are reported today show that studies have proven that just about anything is beneficial to good health. – Eggs, coffee, and even sunshine.
It may be a bit confusing, and, of course, there should not be an excess of any one of these. However, it seems safe to say that with more sophisticated and modern technologies used in these studies, the results can be trusted.
You should also keep in mind that in a few years from now perhaps foods that are good for us today will not be considered so in the future.
What should one do? Have faith in the studies but be very sure that the source of these findings is reliable. Who knows, maybe one day cookies and cakes will be found to benefit your health. If only!
Grandma Nature
Lemon To Keep You Trim and Healthy
The lemon is a miracle food for losing weight. This is due to its richness in vitamin C. Recent studies have found that the more vitamin C there is in the blood, the fewer fats will be assimilated in the body. This improves the circulation in the lymphatic system and eliminates cellulite and firms up the tissues in the skin.
A regular daily addition of lemon to your food should do the trick. – Squeezed lemon on boiled vegetables, lemon juice in vinaigrette instead of vinegar, a slice of lemon in a glass of water and other means that you can think of.
Surprisingly, lemon becomes alkaline when in the body and will balance to some extent the excessive amount of acid which is found in just about all other foods that we eat such as fish, meat, eggs and certain fruits.
Eat lemons daily to keep you trim and healthy as you age with esteem.
Grandma Nature
Spring Fatigue
It is normal to feel tired in the spring. This is true at all ages.
Lack of sun, a diet that was too rich during the holidays and cold weather, and lack of exercise and fresh air are some of the reasons. In many parts of the world there is a change in time as we set our clocks forward an hour.
You will feel normal again in two to three weeks after you get back to a healthy life style.
Grandma Nature
Beware of Ticks
April and May are the months when ticks make their appearance. They are very dangerous and do not show any particular respect for age. Tick bites can even cause death as well as diseases like Lyme Disease. Certain areas are more prone to them than others.
You cannot feel them when they are on the skin, and once they bite, it is too late. Be very careful when hiking or walking in woods and forests. Cover up as much of the body as possible by wearing long pants and long sleeves.
The diseases can be treated with antibiotics. However, prevention is always best.
Grandma Nature
