Benefits of Almonds

Nuts are known for many health benefits.

One of my favourite nut would be Almond ----Tasty and nutritious ! 

Pic : HealthAliciousness

Benefits of Almond

 

• Reduce Heart attack risk- Almond contains high amount of monounsaturated fats which are the fats commonly found in olive oil. Apart they also contain potassium, magnesium,antioxidants and vitamin E which helps reduce heart disease. Taking 5 servings of nuts in a week were found to reduce 50% of heart attack risk. 

• Regulates cholesterol- Rise the level of high density lipoproteins (HDL) and lowers the level of low density lipoproteins (LDL) which effectively balances cholesterol levels 

• Help to lose weight- Almonds' healthy fats and low calories are a good substitute for people who wants to shed their weight.

• Reduce risk of diabetes- Almonds reduces blood sugar and insulin level after meals.

• Good for energy production- Almond is a good source of maganese and copper. These elements aids in energy production. 

 

Recommended serving

- One serving of nuts a day is sufficient. 1 serving- 8 pieces of almonds





  

Sparkle Like An Angel This Christmas

Picture credit to : Flickr user Laurent Jean Philippe

CHRISTMAS, The festival that everyone looks forward to is coming ! We meet the people we love, people that we haven met in a while. 

Most importantly, we want to look our best on such occasions.

While there are may products available that can help us, most contains harsh chemicals and may cause unfavourable side effects.

There is an alternative that is Natural and Conveniently available. 

- LEMON

Why Lemon

For ages, Lemon has been one of the most useful beauty product. It does wonders internally or externally.

Contains notably citric acid,Vitamin C,bioflavonoids that promote immunity, fight infections and promote weight loss.

But there's so much more to this little fruit, read on to find out the interesting benefits of lemon that you didn't know!

Weight Loss 

Drink a glass of warm water mix with lemon juice daily. 

Benefit: Clears toxins from body which helps in having clear skin, relieve constipation

Mix Honey with lemon water and drink it everyday

Benefit: Aids in weight loss

Fight Acne
Lemon juice on face

Benefit: Balance ph of face and reduce outbreaks

2 Tsp Lemon JPice + 1/2 tsp Tumeric powder + 3 tsp Papaya Pulp

Mix to paste and apply on face avoiding eye areas.

Leave on for 20 minutes and wash off after.

Benefit: Reduce oil secretion from skin ( Recommended for Oily Skin )

3 tsp Lemon juice +3 tsp honey

Benefit: Remove oil from skin( Recommended for Oily Skin )

Hair Loss, Dandruffs

1 egg white + 4tsp of lemon juice

Apply to hair roots, leave on for 1 hour and rinse off after.

Benefit: Treatement of itchy scalp and Dandruff

Water + 2-3 tsp of lemon juice

Use it as last rinse after shampoo.

Benefit: Gives shine to hair

4 tsp of lemon juice+ 4tablespn of coconut oil

Benefit: Prevent Hair loss

picture credit to : Flickr user ilmungo,Luigi Anzivino

Teeth Whitening
2tsp lemon juice + baking soda + Table salt

Mix to paste form and brush onto teeth

Benefit: Teeth Whitening

Note : As with any new treatment, be sure to test out on small area to ensure there are no adverse effects.