Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Home Remedies for Hair Loss that Really Works...!!





Fed up of hair fall and feeing sad to see that receeding hairline daily. From a head full of thick hairs to watching it falling daily consistently causes so much pain. Cheers!...here are some natural ways by which you can save your hair from falling and getting back those thick and long hair.

Good and healthy hair is also reflection of how healthy or unhealthy your  life is. Everyday there is some hair fall but hairfall upto 50-100 strands is normal. Loosing more hair than this and finding hair everywhere in the house, in pillows and bed is not normal. We should take it seriously and start taking care of it before its too late.

We will have brief look on its causes, some basic care and then home remedies for its treatment.


Causes of hairfall: 

Todays fast paced and stressful life is mainly resposible for hair loss nowdays. Hair loss can be due to many reasons like

  • poor nutrition
  • due to stress, worry or anxiety
  • due to severe or chronic illness
  • poor hygiene
  •  heredity

Basic care for your hair to stop hair loss:

1. Avoid hot shower bath because hot water makes your hair dry and brittle and also strips natural oil from your hair.

2. Drink lots of water and eat lots of fruits and vegetables, a healthy diet is the first basic step for good health and good hair.

3. Dandruff and itchy scalp is also a reason for hair fall, so  maintain good cleanlines for healthy hair.

4. Wash your hair every 2-3 days, don't wash it daily as daily wash will strip your hairs natural oil.

5. Dont use hair dryer or hot blowers, allow your hair to dry on its own, as these artificial mode of drying will make your hair more brittle and dry.

6. Avoid harsh chemical treatments for your hair in parlours.

7. Gentle combing is recommended as harsh combing leads to more hair fall.

8. Don't tie your hair too tight, too tight hairstyle also leads to hair breakage.

9. Be gentle on wet hair, as wet hair are more prone to breakage.

10. Always style your hair after drying them.


Home Remedies to Stop Hair fall:


1. Amla powder:

Amla or Indian Gooseberry is rich in vitamin C,which is good for natural hair growth.

Ingredients:

  •  half cup amla powder
  •  two tablespoon castor oil
  • 1 egg

Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl thoroughly to get a smooth mixture. 

Apply this mixture on your scalp and hair and leave it for 30 minutes before shampooing.


2. Neem leaves paste:


Due to its various medicinal properties, it is effective in treatment for hair loss, if the hair fall is due to excessive build up of scalp oil or some skin infection.

  • Take some neem leaves, make a smooth paste of these leaves by adding some water in a mixer grinder. 

  • Don't make a coarse paste, as it will be difficult to remove after washing.
  • Apply this paste on your scalp and hair. 

  •  Leave it for 1 hour before shampooing. 

Repeat this for 2-3 times a week for a month to see the result.


3. Fenugreek seeds:
  
Fenugreek or methi seeds are also one of the effective  treatment for hair loss. They contain proteins and nicotinic that help in hair regrowth.

  • Soak some meethi or fenugreek seeds in water overnight.

  • In the morning, ground them into a paste .

  • Apply this paste to your hair.

  • Leave it for 1 hour before shampooing.
 Repeat this 2-3 times a week for a month.


4. Onion juice:
 
Onion juice contains sulphur which help in treatment for hair growth by improving blood circulation to the hair follicles, regenerate hair follicles and reduce inflammation.

  • Onion juice can be extracted by grating it and then straining it.

  • Apply this onion juice directly on your scalp. 
  • Leave it for  atleast 30 minutes before washing and then shampooing it.
Repeat this 2-3 times a week for a month.


5. Aloe Vera :


Aloe vera contains natural enzymes which directly help in hair growth.
  • Extract aloe vera juice from its leaf by peeling its green skin and blending the gel in a blender.

  • Apply this aloe vera juice on your scalp directly.

  • leave it for 1 hour before rinsing it.
Repeat this for a month to see the results.



6. Oil massage with curry leaves:


Massaging your hair with the goodness of coconut oil  infused with curry leaves natural properties increases blood circulation in the scalp and help in promoting hair growth.


  • Heat coconut oil in a pan.

  • Put some curry leaves in it and heat till the curry leaves are  burnt in the oil so all the natural properties of curry leaves are infused in the oil.


  • Sieve this oil in a bowl. 

  • Wait till its temperature is normal or little warm.

  • Use this oil for massaging your scalp gently with your fingers.

All these remedies help in natural growth of hair. If the hairfall is persistent due to unkown reason or some illness, consulting a Doctor is must.
 
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Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Use this Amazing Natural Treatment for Flawless and Radient skin..!!






Here is the secret of glowing and clear skin....it's none other than the peels of your favourite fruit, sweet and tangy Oranges. Don't throw these orange peels in the garbage when you eat those juicey oranges, instead use them for various beauty treatments.

These orange peels are loaded with vital nutrients like vitamins, anti-oxidents, and flavonoids. They also have anti-bacterial, anti- microbial and anti-inflammatory properties. All these are good for making your skin flawless and radient.

You can use fresh orange peels for various skin treatments or you can make powder of sundried orange peels and then use it. It works well in both the forms.

How to make orange peel powder at home:

Making orange peel powder is very simple. Whenever you eat oranges, dont throw them in the bin instead put them in the corner where you get maximum sunlight in your home and dry them. 

When they are dried completely, put them in the mixer-grinder and make a smooth paste. Store this powder in the jar and use it for beauty treatments whenever you want.


Orange peels can be used for beauty treatments in various ways:

1. Cleanser
2. Face Pack
3. Pimple or acne treatments
4. As a natural scrub
5. As a face mask

 Method to use it as a cleanser:

Ingredients:

1. Orange peel powder, 1tbsp
2. Gram flour, 1tsp
3. Milk, 1tbsp

Mix all the above ingredients thoroughlly to make it a paste like consistency. Apply this paste on your face and keep it for 10- 15 minutes till it dries. Wash your face with cold water. Pat dry your face with a clean towel.

This paste will naturally cleanse off dirt, dust ans exceess oil from your face giving it natural glow and softness.

Method to use it as a face pack:

Make your own face pack at home with multani mitti and orange peel powder to get smooth, soft and bright skin.

Ingredients:

1. Orange peel powder, 1tbsp
2. Multani mitti, 1tbsp
3. Rose water,1 tbsp

Mix all these three ingredients thoroughlly to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your face and leave it for 20-25 minutes. Wash your face with water and pat dry with a clean towel.

It will naturally make your skin soft, smooth, glowing and also absorbs extra oil from your face.

Pimple or acne Treatments with orange peels: 

Orange peel has natural anti-bacterial properties which help in killing the pimple causing bacteria. It also reduces the oil production in the skin and it also soothes the skin by its anti-inflammatory properties.

How to use it:

Take some fresh orange peels, don't forget to wash them before using it. Make the paste out of it by using mixer-grinder. Apply this paste on the pimple spots. Leave it for 10 minutes and then wash off with water.

                                           OR

Use the above face pack of orange peel poder with multani mitti or fuller's earth and rose water for pimple treatment. This face pack naturally treats pimples and stops them from coming back.



Method to make Orange peel scrub: 

Mixing orange peel powder with oatmeal genly scrubs and exfoliates your skin making it soft, clear and glowing. It also removes impurities, dirt, dead cells and excess oil from your skin making your skin glow naturally.


Ingredients:

1. 1 tbsp  orange peel powder
2. 1tsp oatmeal
3. 1 tsp baking soda

Mix all the ingredients with water to form a paste. Massage your face gently with this paste in circular motion with your fingertips. Let it sit for 15 minutes and then wash with cold water. Pat dry your face with a clean towel.


Method to make face-mask with orange peel powder:

This mask is skin exfoliating, yogurt help in removing dead cells, it lightens and brightens your skin and prevent premature aging of skin. Honey is a natural cleanser. This mask help in achieving clear radient and soft skin.

Ingredients:

1. 1tbsp orange peel powder
2. 1tsp honey
3. 1tsp yogurt

Mix all the ingredient and apply this paste on your face. Let it be there for 20 minutes and then wash your face with water. Pat dry your face with a towel.

Orange peels are useful in beautification of your skin. Use it in the form of natural cleanser, face mask, natural scrub or for preventing pimples or acne from your face. In any form it makes yor skin lighter, brighter, blemish free, soft, supple and radient so start using these peels at home instead of throwing them in the bin.

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Thursday, 18 May 2017

Say Good bye to pimples forever by using these simple natural treatments!





Tired of those ugly pilmples on your face? Say bye bye to them. Here are some natural treatments for pimples or acne which can treat your pimples and stop them from coming back .Try them and i know, you will be thankful for all these remedies.


Pimple or acne is a common problem of almost everyone especially our younger gneration. If not treated in time, worsens its condition causing itching, inflammation of skin, increases infection too. It also leaves  dark marks and patches on your face. So treating pimples with right care is important to stop infection further and cure each pimple to get clear and smooth skin.


Causes:

  • The main reason for pimple or acne occurance is harmonal change in teenagers and also in adults. Sometimes during teenage period, you didn't got pimples and suddenly during twenties or thirties it starts occuring, you start wondering "Oh God, why i am getting these pimples now". This is also because of harmonal changes taking place inside your body.

  • It also occurs due to poor hygiene, if dirt and oil accumulates on your face mainly due to exposure to pollution and dirt.


  • If you have oily skin, extra care to should be taken to protect it. Since oily skin is more prone to pimples because dust and dirt can easily stick to it.  
     
  • It can also occur due to unhealthy eating habits like eating more oily, spicy and fried foods. 

Follow this simple regime for pimple or acne free skin:

1. Wash your face whenever you come from outside or after some outdoor activity to clean your face from accumulated dirt and oil.

2. Always use gentle cleanser on your face as harsh soap can trigger the increase of oil production in your skin.


3. If you have oily skin, wash your face frequently with water simply for the reason, oily skin tends to accumulate more dust and dirt leading to blockage of pores and these blocked pore outburst as pimples or ace.

4. Do not touch your face frequently with your hands as dirty hands are also source of pimple or acne occurance on your face by transferring dirt and germs from your hands to face.

5. Do not apply oil based creams if your skin is oily, as it may increase the condition.

6. Always wash your face and hands before before applying anything on your face.

7. Do not squeeze your pimples with your nails or dont touch them often with your hands. This will inturn worsen condition.

8. To soothe your skin from inflammation due to pimples, massage your face with ice for 10-15 minutes, this will cause the pore to close and the excess bacteria will ooze out on its own and heal the the pimples fast.


Home Remedies to cure pimples or acne:


1. Apply mint, gramflour paste every night:

Mint has natural properties to cool and soothe your skin. The antibacterial properties of mint help to treat pimples naturally. This paste really works, if applied daily till all the pimples are treated.


How to use it:

Take some fresh mint leaves. Wash these leaves and crush them in a mortal pestel. Squeeze the juice of crushed mint leaves in a small bowl. Add a little bit of gram flour may be a pinch of it to give it a thin paste like consistency.

 Apply this paste on your pimple spots at night. No need to apply on the whole face, just applying on the pimple spot is enough and go off to sleep. Wash your face with water next day in the morning. Follow this routine daily till your face is clear of pimples or acne.



2.Basil or tulasi leaves: 

 

 The antibacterial, medicinal and healing properties of basil or tulasi naturally help in treating pimples or acne. 

 

How to use it: 

 

Take some fresh basil or tulasi leaves . Wash them with water and crush them in a mortal pestel. Squeeze out the juice out of these crushed leaves in a small bowl.

Apply this basil or tulasi leaves juice on the pimples on your face at night for spot treatments. No need to apply on your whole face, just on pimples is fine to treat them. Go to sleep after applying this. Wash your face in the morning with water. Follow this routine daily to clear your face of the pimples.



3. Aloe vera gel:

 Aloe vera has natural cooling, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which help in fighting it against pimples. If you have a aloe vera plant in your home, use its natural gel to treat your pimples. Cut an aloe vera leaf from the plant, peel its green skin with a knife.  After peeling it, you will see the aloe gel.

How to use it:

Wash your face and apply this aloe vera gel directly on your face or on the pimple spots only. No need to mix it with anything. Natural Aloevera gel itself is enough to treat your acne or pimples. Keep it for 20-25 minutesand then wash off with water. Apply this gel regulary to treat your pimples.


 4. Multani mitti or fuller's earth :

 Mulatani mitti has many goodness and is used in various beauty care treatments since ages. It not only makes your skin soft, supple, and glowing but  also  help in curing  pimples and blemishes because of its natural healing properties. It also absorbs extra oil from the skin and removes dead cells from it.

How to use it:

It can be applied in the form of face pack. In a bowl, take some multani mitti, mix it with rose water to form a paste. The paste should not be very thick, It should be thin enough to apply on the face. Keep it for atleast 20 minutes till it gets fully dry and then wash it off with water. Apply this pack regularly for the treatment of pimples.


5.Potato slice:

Potatoes are easily available  in all our homes. While cooking a delicious meal out of it you can also use it  for the treatment of pimples or acne. The vitamins and minerals in potatoes not only help in treating acne but also improves your skin tone.

How to use it:
   
Take a potato, wash and peel it. Cut thin slices out of it. Rub the slice on your face till all its juice is dried. When one slice is dried, use the other one. You can also extract its juice by grating it and then squeezing the juice out of it. Apply this juice on the pimple spots and leave it overnight. Wash your face in the morning.  Repeat this for few days till all your pimples are gone.


6. Neem leaves:

 This medicinal leaves have anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-ceptic and ant-inflammatory properties. It naturally soothes the irritation caused by acne and fights the bacteria causing it.


How to use it:

Crush the neem leaves using a mortal pestel, add little water to it, to crush it into a paste. Apply this paste on the pimples or acne spots. Leave it overnight and wash your face in the morning. Repeat this daily to treat all the pimples completely.


7. Garlic:

The anti-bacterial, anti-ceptic and anti-fungal properties of garlic help in help in killing the bacteria causing acne. It also has anti-inflammatory properties which help in reducing swelling, redness and itching of skin. 

How to use it:

Since  many people cannot tolerate the strong nature of garlic as it may cause burning sensation while applying it directly to pimples. So its always better to use some rose water to dilute it as rose water is a cooling agent.

Crush 3-4 garlic cloves to make it a paste using mortal pestel. Add some rose water to it around 1tablespoon to dilute it. Apply this mixture on your pimples and leave it overnight if its not causing any irritation. Wash your face in the morning. Repeat this procedure daily to treat all the pimples.


8.  Orange peel:

Orange peel has natural anti-bacterial properties which help in killing the pimple causing bacteria. It also reduces the oil production in the skin and it also soothes the skin by its anti-inflammatory properties.

How to use it:


Take some fresh orange peels, don't forget to wash them before using it. Make the paste out of it by using mixer-grinder. Apply this paste on the pimple spots. Leave it for 10 minutes and then wash off with water.

You can also dry the orange peels in the sunlight and make powder of it by using a mixer -grinder. This powder can be stored in a bottle for months. You can use this powder whenever you want.

Mix this sundried orange peel powder with multani mitti by adding some rose water to it. Make a paste of these and use it as face pack.
Apply this face pack on your whole face or only on the pimples. Lave it for 20-25 minutes and then wash off with water.

These are all the natural treatments for acne, you can use any of them to treat your pimples or acne. 

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Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Simple Steps to Lower your Cholesterol Naturally



Are you living your life with high cholesterol and looking for some natural methods to reduce it without medication? High cholesterol is a risk factor for stroke and heart diseases as well as diabetes.


 Here are natural ways by which you can control your cholesterol level, all you need to do is, change your lifestyle by adding some simple day to day routines to it like changing your eating habits, adding some excercise to your day to day life.


 Nowdays people work mostly sitting in front of computers or laptops for long hours. Having sedentary life style is also one cause of rise in cholesterol levels. Also fast foods like pizza, burger, pasta and noodles have taken the place of our traditional food, which were healthier and full of nutrients.


 It's always better to switch to our traditional foods which are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fibre than having unhealthy processed foods. Here are simple routines which you can add to your current lifestlyle for lowering cholesterol level and living healthy life with healthy heart.



1. Stop Smoking: 






If you have high level cholesterol, smoking is the first thing you should quit. The major risk factor for various heart diseases is one's smoking habit.


Smoking builds up a fatty plaque in the blood vessels, due to this plaque blood flow is restricted to the other parts of the body and after some years of growth, this plaque burst and forms blood clots. These blood clots reduces or blocks the blood flow to the heart causing heart attacks. Blood clots can also travel throughout the body, causing stroke if the blood flow to the brain is stopped. So smoking is the most dangerous habit for your heart.


According to a research, people who quit smoking improved their level of HDL the "good" cholesterol within short period and also their blood pressure was improved. So quitting smoking saves you from many cardiovascular diseases.



2. Have more fruits and vegetables in your diet: 





 Having a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is good for your overall health. Since these are very low in saturated fat and total fat, and have no cholesterol.


 A diet high in fruit and vegetables is good for heart and also help in lowering cholesterol. It's a really healthy if we substitute our snacks high in saturated fat and other fats with fruit salad or some healthy vegetable delicacy.



3. Excercising :
 




Include the habit of excercising regularly, without excercising no diet plan will help. Excercising helps in improving HDL or the "good" cholesterol and it also help in lowering triglycerides which 
are responsible for many coronary artery diseases. 


Regular excercise help you in maintaing healthy body weight; being overweight increases the LDL, the "bad" cholesterol in the blood which is linked to many heart diseases. Excercising help to maintain your cholesterol to a healthy level.
 


4.Completely cutting foods having trans fat:






Cut off trans-fat from your diet completely beacause they pose the major risk for your heart. Stop having yummy cookies, pizza, and other processed foods if you have high cholesterol as they  only tantalize  your taste buds but once its get digested causes most health risk to your heart by clogging your arteries and forming a sludge that is hardly degradable.


 Always check the pakaging label for the amount of trans-fat content or the list of ingredients for the partially hydrogenated oils. The trans fats raises your bad cholesterol LDL and lowers your good cholesterol HDL, increasing the risk of developing heart diseases and stroke.




5. Reduce Stress:






Everybody knows stress increases a person's heart rate but do you know  it also raises a persons cholesterol level. A study has shown that chronic stress and high cholesterol together leads to heart diseases if not quickely taken care of. Leading a streefree life has positive impact on overall health. 


During stress, the hormones, adrenaline and cortisol trigger the production of cholesterol, a fatty substance like wax which liver makes to provide energy to our body and also to repair damaged cells. If the stress is persistent, too much cholesterol is formed which gets clogged in the arteries leading to heart diseases.


 A research has shown that people who are capable of coping stress have higher level of good cholesterol than the people who are not capable of coping stress. So keeping yourself stressfree is important for controlling your cholesterol levels. Do some activities like yoga, meditation, playing some sports, listening to music, having adequate sleep etc. to reduce stress.



6. Have foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fibre: 






Omega-3 fatty acids lower the risk of heart diseases. It reduces unhealthy fat called triglycerides in the blood stream. They can also slow the plaque build up in the bloodvessels. Since our body cannot make these omega-3 fatty acids, we must get these essential fatty acids from the food or supplements.


We must also have foods rich in soluble fiber to lower cholesterol level. Soluble fibre forms a gel in water that helps bind acids and cholesterol in the intestinal tract, preventing their re-absorption into the body. This is how soluble fibre help in lowering cholesterol. 



Some foods rich in omega-3 fatty acid and soluble fibre are given below :


  • Flax-seeds and chia seeds, are rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and soluble fibre. 


  • Sea food is the largest source of this essential fatty acid which includes fishes like salmon, sardines and tuna. Oyesters are also good source of these fatty acids. Cod liver oil is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids.


  • Soya bean, black beans, kidney beans, chickpea etc, all  beans  are rich in soluble fibre which help in lowering cholesterol.


  •  Other foods which are rich in soluble fibre are oats and oats fibre, barley, brown rice, carrots, apple, avacado and other fruits and vegetables.

 
  • Nuts like walnuts, almonds, peanut, hazel nut, pistachios etc help in lowering cholesterol as they are rich in protein, fibre, healthy monosaturated fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidents. Eating one ounce of nuts daily can reduce heart diseases. So you can have these nuts as snacks but in moderation, is good for your heart.



7. Drink alcohol in moderation:






You must have heard that drinking a glass of wine reduces the risk of heart diseases but drinking too much alcohol does much harm to your heart.


 It increases your risk of heart diseases like stroke, heart attack, raise your blood pressure, weakening of heart muscles and also contributes in weight gain. Excessive drinking also causes liver damage and have many more bad effects on your overall well-being.


Various heart organisations and heart specialists never recommend you to start alcohol for lowering your cholesterol level or improving your heart health, instead they advice healthy eating habits and regular excercise to control your cholesterol level.


So always drink alcohol in moderation for healthy heart and keeping your cholesterol level in control.


8. Reduce excess weight:





If you are overweight or obese, loosing extra pounds of weight will help you in getting your cholesterol level in control. People who are overweight or obese are more likely to have diabetes and high cholesterol. 


So if you are overweight, you need to be more active. Do some excercise, go for the long walks, head to the gym and cut those extra pounds to reduce cholesterol. 


Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet. Have a healthy diet plan from your nutrition for healthy heart and body.


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Thursday, 4 May 2017

Foods that Boost your Brain and make you Happier






Believe me or not! but there are certain foods that are good in lifting your mood and making you happier, especially when you are feeling little depressed  or sad.


A scientific research has shown that having these foods will definitely boost your mood, ease your anxiety and depression and make you happy. 


Ofcourse there are some other activities also which can help you in boosting your mood like meditation, yoga, playing with the kids, laughing, having adequate sleep, listening music, being around happy people, playing your favourite game or sport and also by eating!


Yes you heard it correct, by eating also you can boost your mood. Several studies on foods have found that these foods  have some compounds that help in calming your mind and is good for your emotional wellbeing.


That does not mean you can start binge eating on anything you like when you feel low or sad. You can have these foods in the given list below guilt free but in limited portion for boosting your mood to combat depression and anxiety which inturn increases your overall happiness level.


1. Walnuts:





Walnuts have many health benefits like it help in reducing bad cholestrol from our body,  in improving metabolism,  in control of diabetes and it also help in fighting against cancer. 


It is also considered as a brain food since the inner strutcture of the walnut looks like a brain. This belief in one way is true because a recent study has shown that having walnuts increases your brain function. 


They contain omega 3 fatty acid along with selenium and iodine which help in optimum functioning of brain and help in boosting your mood and fighting stress. It also helps people who are battling with stress or depression.



2.Green tea:






Starting your day with a cup of green tea is perfect for boosting your mood and energy levels.


Green tea has polyphenols and phytochemicals which gives it a bitter taste and are powerful anti-oxidents which help in fighting cancer and heart attacks. 


A recent study has shown that these compounds also help in boosting positive mood states and also protect from  other brain disorders.


So just have a cup of green tea guilt-free whenever you feel stressed or low as it also help in weightloss too by increasing your body metabolism.  



3.Coffee:






Yes, a morning cup of coffee can make you a happier person. A recent study  has found that drinking coffee lowers the rate of depression or anxiety.


It is super concentrated with antioxidents especially flavonoids which have many healh benefits lilke anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anti-tumour, etc.


Coffee enhances the flow of blood in the brain  and refreshes the mind. It enhances alertness and motivation. It facilitates thought formation concentration, and decreases mental fatigue.


Coffee which is a caffeine content beverage with its rich aroma  increases your general happiness and positive moods.


Hence drinking a cup of coffee in the morning is a good option to start your day. Avoid coffee in the late evenings as it hinders you from having sound sleep in the night.


4. Dark chocolate:






For all the chocolate lovers, who indulge in chocolate and then feel guilty, here is a good news for you all. Eating dark chocolate especially with 80% cocoa or more is good for your brain.


It increases your memory especially helpful for senior adults, help in reducing blood pressure, and also help in boosting your mood.


Cocoa  contains the substance phenethylamine, which is a neurotransmitter found in the brain that acts as a mood elevator and natural anti-depressant. 


Cocoa may boost serotonin, which is the neurotransmitter that anti-depressants target in order to boost overall happiness levels.


So you can have dark chocolates guilt-free but not the sweet milk chocolate as they  don't have these benefits.




5.Eggs:




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Egg yolks contain choline which help in maintaing memory and communication of brain cells.


They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12 and Vitamin D which are execellent for good brain health.Eggs also have protein and calcium for healthy muscles and bones.


Vitamin B12 in eggs help in boosting your mood and makes you stress-free. They also contain vitamin B6 and folate that help in mental and emotional well-being.



6. Salmon:






Salmon is a rich source of protein and two types of  Omega-3 fatty acid called DHA and EPA which help in brain, nerve and eye development.


Our body cannot make omega-3 fatty acids, so the best way to get them is through food. Omega-3 rich fatty acids are helpful in increasing the efficiency of various brain functions including improved memory. 


Also the vitamin A, vitamin D and selenium in salmon protect the nervous system from age-related damage and can even act as an anti-depressant. 



7. Flaxseeds:







Flaxseeds contains omega-3 fatty acids which help to alleviate depression and anxiety and improves your mood. 


It is also rich in proteins and fibre, which is good for digestion. It also help in lowering cholesterol and making your heart healthy. 


Flaxseeds are the most powerful food from plants with many health benefits like it reduces risk of heart deseases, cancer,  strokes and diabetes. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals which are also good for your skin and hair.



8. Kale:







Kale is one of the healthiest and nutritious plant food. It belongs to the cabbage family. It is loaded with vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidents and omega-3 fatty acids.


Eating kale increases the overall nutrient content of your diet. It is also good for your heart and brain too.The plant based omega-3 ALA in kale help in lowering the risk of depression and diabetes.


Kale is rich in fibre, so it is naturally filling and promotes good gut health. It is also a low carb food, so it  controls blood sugar too. 


Kale is rich in iron, folate and vitamin B6 which are needed to make brain molecules like serotonin and dopamine, so you can also call it a brain food for maintaining good mental health.




9. Banana:





Banana is  rich in nutrients, low in calorie, has no cholesterol , high in fibre and is a smart choice for those trying to loose weight. It is good for your brain too.


It has magnesium and vitamin B6 which help in improving cognitive function of the brain. Banana also has tryptophan and tyrosine, amino acids that your body uses to make neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, which help regulate your mood. 


According to a research, getting an adequate amount of these amino acids may help you stay calm and focussed, which inturn decreases the feelings of anxiety and stress.



10. Pomegranate:






Pomegranate fruit is full of antioxidents which help in overall health wellness.


Several studies have shown that having pomegranate juice or eating it as a fruit also boost your brain health. 


It is loaded with antioxidents and phytochemicals that boost the serotonin levels in the brain, healthy level of serotonin help in improving your mood.




11. Yogurt:






Yogurt is rich in protein, calcium, vitamin B2 and vitamin B12 and magnesium. It is good for your overall health.


It also has probiotics, the good bacteria that is not only good for your digestive health, but can also help in boosting your mood. 


Researchers have found  that probiotics may be an effective way to fight depression and anxiety too. So for having healthy body and healthy brain,  including yogurt in your daily diet is a healthy idea.



12. Chia seeds:






Chia seeds are rich in carbohydrates, calcium, anti-oxidents, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids which are good for your brain cells. 


They are considered as super foods for good health and help in weigtht loss too. 


Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids which help in fighting depression and boosting moods. 


Since chia seeds don't have their own taste, you can add a spoon of chia seeds to your smoothie, juices, oatmeal, yogurt etc. 


To be on safer side, always soak chia seeds in water before you eat them as they absorb lot of water and develop a gelatinous coating which help them to move swiftly through the digestive track.


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