TRUTH BEHIND SOME MYTHS

THERE ARE MANY MYTHS GOING AROUND.THEY ARE HERSEY AND DO NOT HAVE ANY SCIENTIFIC BACKING TO THEM. LET SEE SOME OF THEM.

1. EATING CARBS MAKES YOU FAT.
According to Food Standards Agency, they become fattening only when actual fat is added to it. Moreover their calorie is half that of fat and they tend to be more filling, prompting you to not overeat.

2. DRINK 2 LTRS OF WATER DAILY.
Scientists at the University of Pennyslvania has not found a single study to support this theory. In fact every body may require only about 3/4 ltrs of water and much of this is got from juices,tea,coffee and beer.

3. SLOW METABOLISM MAKES YOU FAT
The reverse, ie fat people burns more fat for every workout, is revealed by a recent study by the university of Chicago, than slim people.

4. IF PREGENT EAT FOR TWO
This is universally believed by about 40% of women, but the truth is that they need only a extra of 200 calories a day and that to only in their last 3 months.

5. TAKE VITAMINS TO LIVE LONGER
One study concludes that popping antioxidant vitamins will not extend one's life.

6. CHOCOLATE GIVES YOU SPOTS
Acne is formed by the affects of hormones on sebaceous oil glands in the skin, stress is also another factor. Chocolate has nothing to do with it.

7.SUGAR MAKES KIDS HYPERACTIVE
Riley Hospital for children in Indianapolis was unable to detect any such effect on children. So sugar does not cause hypertension behaviour in children. It is all in mind.

8. SIT-UP EXERCISE GIVES A FLAT BELLY
Only cardiovascular exercise can shift the body fat, says fitness expert Nicola Button.

9. WHEN YOU SNEEZE YOUR HEART STOPS
No ! only a moment loss about the surroundings. When you sneeze only the heart rate is increased, but geart continues beating.

10.SWEETS CAUSE CAVITIES
Sugar is not the primary cause for teeth cavities. Sugar, as other carbs, is broken in mouth by bacteria, releasing acids that leach minerals from teeth enamel.So proper dental care, ensures teeth to not decay. Sugar like carbs is a good healthy diet, but only moderate quantity is advisable.

NEED TO BE CAREFULL IN SALT INTAKE

High Blood Pressure or hypertension is the biggest risk factor for deaths across the world. Globally 7 million die due to high blood pressure every year, in which many would have been prevented. Over and near to 2 billion people suffer from HBP.

Salt is the major ingredient responsible for the rise in BP. Hypertension is the major risk factor in Cardiovascular disease. It accounts for 65 % in stroke and about 50 % in heart attacks.

Foods of animal orgin contain more sodium than that of vegetable orgin.It is important to take less salt from early days itself rather than changing the lifestyle after developing cardiac problems.

Sodium is needed by the body. It controls fluid balance,blood pressure and blood volume. The kidneys regulate sodium balance. 1 gm of salt contain 0.4 gms of sodium. The recommended average intake of salt by WHO is not more than 1 teaspoon (5-6gms) of salt day.

AVOID THESE:-
1. Don't use table salt.
2. Avoid seasonings high in salt and sodium-use seasoning substitutes instead.
3. Avoid processed foods and salty cheese.
4. Consult your doc before using salt substitues.

FOLLOW THESE:-

1. Meals containg less salt and sodium.
2. use olive oil.
3. Limit fast food items and canned foods, which contain additives rich in sodium.
4. Modify your recipes to include low sodium ingredients.
5. Fresh fruits and vegetables a must.

SODIUM IN OUR FOOD:-
a.More than 400 mg a serving:Cheese,salty potato chips, noodle snacks, pickles, salted nuts, salted fish, smoked meat, soya sauce, canned meats.

b.More than 200-400 mg a serving:- Cookies, burger, cakes,pizza,sandwiches, fried eggs, caramel.

c. Less than 200 mg a serving:- Boiled eggs, fresh fish, fresh cheese,fruits and vegetables, homemade bread/soup, rice, unsalted nuts, plain popcorn, peas, beans,lemon,Orange,sweet corn,guava.

BY N.Raghu

EVERY ONE SAY NO TO TABACCO

WHO has predicted that india will have the fastest rate of rise in deaths attributable to tobacco in the first two decades of the 21st century.

Its statistics also reveal that in the 20th century there was about 100 million premature deaths totally in the world.

A stick of cigarette contains 4000 chemicals.

CHEMICALS IN TOBACCO: Nicotine, rat poision (arsenic), insectcide(DDT) PRESERVATION FLUID(fORMALDEHYDE), FUELS (BUTENE, METHANOL) radio active material(potassium 210) toilet cleaning acids.

EFFECTS; Sustained use can cause, strokes, blindness and cataracts, gum diseases, gastric diseases, teethloss, infertility, birth defects,vascular disease, deep vein thrombosis, psoriasis, hearing loss, oateoprosis.

PHYSICAL BENEFITS OF QUITING SMOKING.(SOURCS THE HINDU)
After 20 min of quiting smoking :Bloodpressure and pukse rate returns to normal.
8hrs :Levels od oxygen in the blood returns to normal.
24hrs :Chance of heart attack decreases.
48hrs :Ability to taste and smell increases.
72hrs :Lung capacity increases.
2 weeks to 3 months :Improved circulation, lung function increases.
3months to 9 months :Decreased incidence of coughing,sinus infection.

By.N>Raghu

THE GOODNESS OF FRUITS

Juices of fruit contain all the goodness in a condensed form. Juicing extracts the liquid from the fruit, leaving the pulp behind, therefore, the body takes the rest from digesting work it does still taking in all the nourishment.

Juices are a rich source of vitamins, minerals. They are low on calories and help boost the body's immune system. The body is always working a lot to keep a balance between the heat generated and the heat it loses during the course of the day. Having a glass of orange juice with your breakfast is a great way to stsrt the day.

1.ORANGE:- A good source of vitamin C. Experts say a glass of orange juice a day can prevent repetition of kidney stones.

2.PINEAPPLE:-Packes with most vitamins and minerals, pineapple juices is a good source of an enzyme bromelain, which aids digestion.

3. APPLE:- Contains antioxidents, which helps prevent the body from developing various types of cancer, as well as heart diseases.

4.PEACHES AND PLUMS:- Contain good amount of vitamin C, beta carotene, antioxident phytochemicals and anthocyanins all pf which help to eradicate free radicals from the body.

5.LITCHI:- Helps prevent dehyderation and keeps the body cool.

6.WATERMELON:-Not only helps to quest thirst but it is also a good source of beta carotene, vitamin C,pectin, lycopene, potassium and iron. It is also a natural viagra.

7.GUAVA:- Helps control blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, battles diabetes, combats cancer.

8.GRAPE:- Helps deal with fatigue and stress, cleanses the kidney and liver and lowers cholesterol.

9. PAPAYA AND MANGOES:- Excellent source of vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin A and fibre.

By. N. Raghu.