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Jan 14, 2013

Oranges - VITAMIN C source - Essential



I thought of mentioning Important Benefits of the Oranges and it Nutrient Contents :

1. Eating higher amounts of a compound in citrus fruits, especially oranges and grapefruit, may lower ischemic stroke risk.
2. Oranges, like other citrus fruits, is an excellent source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the blood.
3. taking 2-3 oranges a day helps to stay away from cold.
4. Lowers cholesterol.
5. Prevent and Dissolve kidney stones and hence decrease the risk of colon cancer.
6. It contains a very good amount of minerals like potassium and calcium, which in turn controls heart rate and blood pressure.

So start eating Oranges (lasts from December to February ). 

Feb 10, 2010

Anti Aging Tips


1. Use UV screening cosmetic products

  • If you protect your skin from the sun’s rays only in the summer, when you’re sunbathing, you must know that this singular habit isn’t an effective barrier against wrinkles. 
  • Sun exposure is the main factor of skin aging. 
  • Some experts actually estimate that about 80% of aging is due to sun effects. Even more, sun exposure can cause skin cancer after the age of 50. 
  • Protection must be adapted depending on each type of skin. People with very light skin color need to use UV screening creams all year round. 
  • If you’re using these kind of products daily there’s a chance that your skin will have less wrinkles or sun-caused spots.

2. Eat fruits, vegetables and fish every day

  • Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables and you’ll do your skin a very big favor! Lacking vitamins is the next major cause of body deterioration. 
  • You must pay attention to your meals more often, by that meaning you have to supply it with antioxidants (vitamins A, E, C and selenium), zinc and copper. 
  • You need a daily quantity of 60 miligrams of C vitamin (about as much as an orange has). It is recommended to give up sweets, meat and fat-rich food. 
  • Don’t forget breakfast! It’s well known that even a piece of bread and butter or some cereals with milk will help your digestive system deal with the food more efficiently. Besides that, it also make you less hungry between the meals.

3. Drink more liquids!

  • Correct body hydration helps keep your skin young. Drink natural juices as much as possible, mineral water and tea. 
  • Avoid consuming too much black tea and coffee. 
  • In the summer your body will need up to 6 liters of fluids while in the cold season 1.5-2 liters will do the job.

4. Give up smoking

  • Both nicotine and alcohol “steal” the skin’s vitamins and minerals thus leaving it dehydrated and exposed to wrinkle conditions. 
  • Smoking should be definitely forbidden because it directly affects the skin, large part of the toxins being eliminated through it. These factors contribute to the whole body aging, also increasing the risks of cancer, arthritis and osteoporosis. 
  • Alcohol in moderate quantities isn’t as harmful as tobacco is, unless there’s strict recommendation against it from your doctor.

5. Take it easy!

  • It has been proven that chronic stress increases the aging process' speed. Don’t forget the 3 eights rule: have 8 hours of sleep, 8 hours of work and 8 hours of relaxation each day. It sounds impossible, right?
  • Try yoga, meditation, massage or aromatherapy. You can use oils that create a peaceful sensation such as lavender. 
  • Can't get enough sleep? You should try harder, otherwise your efficiency at work will suffer, you’ll do a lot of mistakes and you'll get old quicker. 
  • Try harder to spend quality time with your friends, in a relaxing environment. Laughter has its benefits!

6. Use quality makeup

  • If the cosmetic products you’re using are carefully picked, they are specific to your skin type and you don'’t "forget" to remove your makeup every night, they won't harm your body.
  • Instead, quality makeup protects the skin from harmful actions of the surrounding environment.