Almonds, cashews, and walnuts

Have you ever thought why in India our grandma used to give us a handful of almonds, cashews, and walnuts? She might not know the detail but she definitely knew that they are very healthy. They are in fact good source of protein, unsaturated fat and Omega-3 fatty acid.

Here is a suggestion to boost your health in case you don't consume meat and eggs with nuts;

1/4 cup of Almonds (7.62 g of protein, 200 calories, 16 g of mono and poly fats)

1/4 cup of Cashews (5.24 g of protein, 200 calories, 12 g of mono and poly fats)

1/4 cup of Walnuts (163 calories, 14 g of mono and poly fats)

All together a cup full of these nuts a day will be good.

All these nuts are good for your heart, cardiovascular protection, brain function, and lower LDL. Walnuts are good source of Omega-3 which our body cant produce on its on.

I normally like to eat a handful of all these three nuts after my lunch and dinner. Also, I like soaked Almonds. I soak handful of Almonds in water overnight and eat before breakfast. Actually it became a part of my breakfast. Also, I drink the water I soak them in to not waste any nutrients that are drawn into the water.

To learn more please check following webpage: http://www.whfoods.com/

How to Lift Depression.....fast

My friends, if you ever had a depression or if you encounter cyclic phases of depression, here is a proper guide that can help you understand what depression is, how it keeps on reoccuring, and how to deal with it. No one can help you more than yourself when you are depression because it is not an illness but a state of mind. It is best if you can learn about it and prepare yourself and your family ahead of any events that could set you into a depression. The fact is everyone at one point in their life get depressed and so it is suggested to have an understanding of it. Even if it is not you but someone you care is depressed, you can help. here is what you need to offer.

I found a copy of it on scribd.com. Just search for the title "How to Lift Depression...fast" and you will find it. I am not gone throught the book completely but so far it did helped me. At least, it is a good start.

Health Benefits of Bananas

Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy

Reducing Depression
Bananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood

Anemia
Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body's hemoglobin function

Constipation and Diarrhea
Due to their content in fiber, they help restore a normal bowel function. In addition, diarrhea usually depletes your body of important electrolytes (of which the most important is potassium, contained in high amounts in bananas). They also contain pectin, a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the digestive tract.

Eyesight Protection
Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has proven that adults consuming at least 3 servings of fruit per day have a reduced risk (by 36%) of developing age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.

Healthy Bones
Bananas are an exceptionally rich source of fructooligosaccharide, a compound that nourishes probiotic (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These beneficial bacteria produce enzymes that increase our digestive ability and protect us from unhealthy bacteria infections. Thanks to fructooligosaccharides, probiotic bacteria can increase both in number and functionality, increasing our body's ability to absorb calcium.

In addition, green bananas contain indigestible short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that are very nutrient to the cells that make up the mucosa of the stomach. These cells, when healthy, absorb calcium much more efficiently

Healthy Kidney
About 190,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year.
Research published in the International Journal of Cancer has shown that daily consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, is highly protective to kidney health. The results show that, over a long timeframe (13.4 years), women eating more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetable per day cut their risk of kidney cancer by 40%. Among the fruits, bananas were especially protective. Women eating bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease compared to those who did not eat this fruit. The conclusion of the study is that frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, cabbage and root vegetables, may reduce risk of kidney cancer. This is because bananas and many root vegetables contain especially high amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds, while cabbage is rich in sulfur, necessary for effective detoxification of potential carcinogens.

Blood Pressure
Bananas are extremely high in potassium (about 4673mg), yet very low in sodium (1mg), thus having a perfect ratio for preventing high blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Heartburn
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Smoking
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and B12 they contain, as well as potassium and magnesium: these substances help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Ulcers
This is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicle cases. It also helps reduce acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells on the internal stomach lining to produce a thicker mucus (which protects against acid). Additionally, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of ulcers.

Nerves
Bananas are high in B vitamins that have been shows to improve nerve function

Mosquito Bites
Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is very effective in reducing itching and swelling

Stress Relief
Bananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize the hearthbeat and regulate the body's water balance. During periods of high stress, our body's potassium levels tend to be rapidly depleted: eating bananas is a healthy way to rebalance them without using drugs

Stroke Risk
According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40% Bananas as Food

More about bananas here:
http://bananasweb.com/
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DONT PUT YOUR HEAD IN SEARCH UNLESS YOU ARE VERY CLEAR WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. FIRST KNOW WHAT YOU WANT AND THEN LOOK SEARCH FOR IT. IT IS BETTER TO SPEND TIME FIGURING OUT WHAT EXACTLY YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THEN SPENDING TIME SEARCHING AND NOT BEING SURE........

My Hands

I don't know if it is same for everyone, but I observed that one of my hand is good in doing certain tasks and the other hand is good in doing certain other tasks. They both cannot switch their tasks though. This leads to a lot of confusion many times and makes me feel nervous. I think if I could identify which hand is good in doing what, I can avoid look stupid when I know I am not.

Yesterday, I was in a restaurant with my friends. It suddenly sticks to me that I was using my both hand to eat. I felt ridiculed and little awkward. But then I notices that both of my hands are performing different tasks. My left hand was used to hold spoon, hold a piece of bread to eat with a soup, etc. and my right hand was used to grab a piece of bread to eat with sabji (dish). I tried to do both the job with one hand but I was not comfortable. I become clear that both hands are good in doing different jobs and they cannot be switch their jobs.

I got relaxed and was recollecting all the previous moments when I had trouble like this and I couldn't understand what is wrong. If I make a list of stuff my each hands are good at, I can make a concious decision when to use which hand and avoid lot of confusion.

God! why didnt it stick me before?

Distinguish

Know distinction between:

Watch

Observe

See

Think

Read

Wander

Tips for an exam

There are two things while you are preparing for an exam:

a) Remember what you already knows

b) Learn about things that you don't know and try to remember it