How many of us have issues with weight ? Hmmm… actually, the number increases day by day. And how many of us know that fruits actually contribute a lot to weight loss ? I guess, the answer would be everyone.

But again, fruits not only help in weight loss, they give us good health. Every fruit is meant to cure a problem present in our body. Did you know that the proverb, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” can be substituted with “A guava a day keeps the doctor away” ? Yes, guava is equally healthy as the apple, but people feel that it leads to cold and flu. Well, just to gain some more knowledge about the real use, and to get rid of your myths about fruits, read on and stay fit and healthy…

Apples :

Apples provide Vitamins- A and C, and are very high in carbohydrates. They are also an excellent source of cellulose. Apples help to keep your heart healthy and improve the capacity of the lungs. They also prevent constipation and block diarrhea. This fruit also keeps joints in a good condition. Apple skin contains more than half of Vitamin C and two-thirds of the fiber content present in apples. Apples do not contain fat, sodium, cholesterol, which makes them a lot more healthier. (more…)

Smoking is quite hard to give up because the tobacco in the cigars contain nicotine, which is a highly addictive substance. Like heroin and other addictive drugs, both our body and our mind quickly become so used to this nicotine substance present in cigarettes that a person who is into this habit, has to have it at regular intervals to feel normal.

People start to smoke for a variety of reasons. Some, especially teenagers, think that smoking is really cool and start off with this habit and some, just by looking at their friends and family members. Smokers develop wrinkles, yellow teeth, they lose bone density, which increases the risk of osteoporosis. Smokers also tend to be less active when compared to non-smokers because smoking greatly affects the lungs. Smoking can also cause fertility problems and can impact sexual health both in men and women.

Deciding how to quit smoking is one of the best decisions you can possibly take and a difficult choice to cope with. Here are some of the ways to quit smoking and remain smoke free… (more…)

Every morning, we rush through the routine of brushing our teeth and rinsing our mouth, but after a hard day’s work, we are
so tired that we just just crash after dinner, without bothering to clean our teeth. These days, teeth care has become an important issue what with our children suffering from tooth decays everyday and we, suffering from tooth pain, gum problems, bad breath and so on.  So how do you keep your teeth healthy and your smile beautiful? Here are a few tips…

The right diet and nutrition play an integral part in ensuringstrong teeth and healthy gums. Avoid sugar as it is your teeth’s deadliest enemy and is the prime cause of tooth decay. Retentive sticky foods (such as raisins, caramels,toffees, slowly dissolving hard candies, etc) that are not quickly diluted by saliva also pose a major risk in the formation of
dental cavities. Wafers/chips when retained on the tooth for a log period of time and eventually broken down into carbohydrates and sugars lead to decay. (more…)