Why natural food ?

Because it the best for your health and your body knows these foods very well because his ancestors used to take these.

Thanks to Science which proves that the food we eat can put the brakes on the ageing process. A little investment in healthy diets can help reduce likelihood of suffering from ailments such as failing eyesight, arthritis and heart disease as well as fatigue and lackluster skin etc.

As discussed earlier chapters that most of the diseases we suffer today are caused by free radicals and malnutrition, as a result of pollution, wrong food habits and lifestyles. These Free Radicals are highly reactive molecules that damages our cells and genetic materials within the cells. This unbalance condition of the molecular structures of cells cause diseases. Proper nutrition by right food can balance the molecules or stop further damaging of cells and may keeps the diseases away.

Growing old gracefully is an art that anyone can master with a little help from the right food. You have to be little selective and change food habit. We the urban people mostly having wrong food habits. So it is time to change your food habits and switch over to natural foods which is more beneficial for your health.

NATURAL FOODS FOR GOOD HEALTH

We must try to cultivate a habit for taking these natural food for good health. May be due to busy lifestyle and changed food habits, we seldom keep these in our daily diet chart. Try few common ones, if not full.

Broccoli : 294 mg of potassium in just three spears. Potassium counteracts the effects of sodium by dilating blood vessels and increasing the amount sodium excreted in your urine, thus lowering blood pressure and protecting against stroke.

Almonds : One tablespoonful of almonds providees 2.2 gms of alpha- tocopherol, a type of vitamin E, which reduces the risk of Alzheimer's. Vitamin E fights free radical damage.

Cashew Nuts : High in iron, cashew nuts are great for lifting you out of blues. Taking 20 cashew medium cashew nuts three times a week is ideal. However if you are extremely calorie conscious, avoid.

Orange : A vitamin C enriched orange is what you need to face the audience. Studies proved that who take 1000mg of Vitamin C before a speech are much more relaxed than those who don’t.

Avocado : Loaded with Vitamin C & E. Avocados are excellent for keeping skin soft supple and healthy and for maintaining glossy hair. High in Omega-3 fatty acids, they help prevent wrinkles, enhance brain power and treat arthritic pain. They contain the antioxidant lutein, which has been shown to protect against eye problems and cardiovascular disease.

Walnuts : Walnuts contain melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep and also acts as a powerful antioxidant. Consuming walnut in the evening leads to sound sleep.

Sunflower seeds : One tablespoon of sunflower seeds provides 8.35 mcg of selenium. Men with high level of selenium have a 49 % lower incedence of advanced prostate cancerthan thoswe with the lowest levels.

Cucumber : It helps to maintain a youthful appearance, thanks to its hydrating and anti inflammatory properties. When ingested, the high water and balanced mineral content makes it one the best diuretics.Cucumber is rich source of silica, a mineral needed for healthy skin, bone and connective tissue. Silica also plays a major role in preventing cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.

Flaxseeds : One tablespoon of flaxseeds will give you 2.3 grams of OMEGA-3 fatty acids (read in details about Omega-3, in "Facts about Fats" below), which are linked to reduced risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's and depression. It also inhibits cancer cell growth. (Picture of flaxseeds shown at left ).

Ginseng : Consuming Ginseng counters mental fatigue and nervous disorders. The main health benefits are derived from its roots, which are chewed to recover form bad health.

Oatmeal : A magical food. It strengthens the nervous system and has tranquilizing and relaxing effects. It can be cooked with milk or water.

Cardamom : Regular intake of cardamom sharpens and stimulates the mind. It also counters premenstrual tension and attendant irritation.