Everyone knows the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables but what do you do with their seeds? Generally you just throw them in the bin without knowing the fact that these seeds are also packed with powerful nutrients for good health. Yes, some seeds are called superfoods as they are packed with essential fatty scids called omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals . The good fats in them are called essential fatty acids because they cannot be synthesised by our body, so they must be taken as supplements to maintain good health.
These seeds are loaded with nutrients, fibre and essential fatty acids like omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. So instead of throwing away seeds of fruits and vegetables like watermelon or pumpkin, you can dry them in the sunlight and remove the outer skin of these seeds. These dried seeds can be stored in an air tight container and can be used for many weeks.
You can have these crunchy seeds by adding them in your smoothies, milkshakes and sweet dishes. You can also make some curries with them by making a paste of these seeds and adding it to the curry to give rich thick texture and creamy taste to it or eat them as a in between meal snack.
Top 5 nutrient rich seeds and their health benefits and how to include them in your diet are discussed below. Include them in youe diet to have healthy life.
1. Chia seeds :
These are heart healthy seeds. These seeds are great source of omega-3 fatty acids, soluble fibre, and minerals like iron and calcium.
Health benefit of chia seeds:
- Help in loosing weight witout starving since it is rich in soluble fibre.
- It help in balancing blood sugar level in our body.
- It adds healthy omega-3 fatty acids in your diet for a healthy heart and help in controlling cholesterol levels.
- It makes you feel energised all day sice it's a good source of protein.
- Prevents premature aging of skin since it is a rich source of anti-oxidents.
How to use them:
Add chia seeds to your milkshake, smoothies, juices, flavoured or detox water and lemonade. Always
soak chia seeds before adding them to any receipe to avoid choking hazard as
they increase in size and weight after absorbing water and forms gel like substance.
2. flaxseeds :
Flax seeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, vitamin B1and minerals like copper, magnesium and selenium. They are called super seeds for healthy heart.
Health benefits of flax seeds:
- These seeds are rich source of soluble and insoluble fibre which help in colon detoxification, fat loss and also reduces sugar cravings.
- It is good for healthy hair and skin since it contains ALA fats and Vitamin B.
- As they are full of healthy fats and fibre they help in weightloss also.
- They help in lowering cholesterol level naturally as they are rich in soluble fibre.
- Flax seeds are rich in anti-oxidents which help in anti-aging and cellular repair of skin.
- They help in fighting against cancer.
- It help in promoting good digestive health.
How to use them:
Roast these seeds and ground them into a powder. Add this powder to your curries or dal to get the plant based omega-3 fatty acid in your diet.
3. Pumpkin seeds :
They contain omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin B, vitamin E and minerals like manganese copper, potassium, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and selenium.
Health benefits of pumpkin seeds:
- It contains magnesium which benefits in blood pressure and help in preventing sudden heart attack and stroke.
- It contains Zinc which help in boosting immunity to the body.
- Since they are rich in healthy fat, antioxidents and fibre may provide benefit for heart and liver health.
- They may help in controlling insulin level.
- Pumpkin seed oil has anti- inflammatory properties on skin.
- It contains tryptophan which help in promoting good night sleep.
- The fibre in pumpkin seeds prevents contipation and improves digestive system.
How to use them:
You can boil these seeds for 5-10min in water, drain them and dry them completely. Now toss these dry seeds in olive oil and sprinkle some salt over it. Your healthy snack is ready.
4. Watermelon seeds :
They are good source of omega-6 fatty acids and B complex vitamins and minerals.
Health benefits of watermelon seeds:
- Watermelon seeds contain magnesium which is essential for body's metablic system.
- It help in maintaining nerve and muscle function and also boost immunity to body.
- It contains folate which is good for proper functioning of brain.
- They contain good fats which help in protecting against heart attack and strokes.
- It contains iron which is important component of haemoglobin- which carries oxygen throughout the body.
How to use them:
You can use these crunchy seeds in your smoothies, milkshakes, shorbet etc or you can roast them and eat as a snack.
5. Sunflower seeds :
These seeds are powerhouse of nutrients along with omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin B, vitamin E and zinc.
Health benefits of sunflower seeds:
- It promots good cardiovascular health as it contains good fatty acids and vitamin E.
- Since it is a good source of magnesium, it boosts our immune and nervous system.
- It contains phytosterols, which help in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.
- The magnesium in sunflower seeds promotes healthy mood.
- It contains selenium, an antioxident which help in reducing redness and swelling in the body. It's also good for our thyroid health.
How to use them:
Store these seeds in a container with almonds raisins and walnuts and munch them in between meals.
Every girl or women dream of having long, shiny and voluminous hair and to be honest it's not really hard to get them. You just need to go for some natural hair care regime and a healthy diet. No need to spend your hard earned money on buying expensive hair care products from the market when you can make your own instant leave on conditioner and natural hair mask at home. These natural hair care mask and conditioner can be made by using 2-3 ingredients from your kitchen to get the saloon style shiny and smooth hair.
Making and using your own natural instant leave on conditioner and hair mask not only gives your hair shiny and glossy look but it also solves your all hair problems. These hair mask promotes hair growth, prevents hair fall or breakage and gives you healthy, voluminous and shiny hair. You can feel the smoothness and shine from first application itself.
If you are a busy bee and do not have time to make hair mask at home and apply, you can still make your hair shiny by making instant leave on conditioner at home easily by using one or two ingredients from your kitchen to give instant shine to your hair. It takes just 2-3 minutes to make. Just apply instant leave on conditioner, comb and style your hair as you wish and you are ready to go. No need to rinse.
These natural treatments are pocket friendly and had long lasting effects on your hair and they don't have any side effects too! These natural ingredients are full of nutrients which your hair needs for healthy growth and shine. So no need to think much, just go for it and see the amazing result on your hair after using it!
1. Aloe-vera hair mask :
Aloe vera is a natural conditioner which conditions your hair and makes it shiny and smooth naturally. It also promotes hair growth and keeps your scalp free of any skin infections. It naturally soothes your scalp and also keeps it dandruff free. You can also use this natural aloe-vera treatment for falling hair or dandruff problem in your hair. Aloe-vera is the best remedy for any type of hair problem, scalp or skin infections. You can use it alone or mix it with some ingredients to make hair mask. Use this hair mask atleast once a week to get rid off all your hair problems.
Ingredients:
Aloe vera gel from one leaf
2 tbsp Honey
2 tbsp coconut oil
How to make it:
Extract aloe vera gel from the aloe-vera leaf by peeling the green skin of the leaf. Blend this gel in a mixture to get smooth paste. Take this aloe gel in a bowl, add honey and coconut oil to it. Stir it to mix it thoroughly. Now apply this paste on your scalp and the lenght of your hair using your fingers by gently massaging the paste on your scalp and hair. Leave it for atleast 1 hour. Rinse it with water first and then wash your hair with a shampoo. You can yourself feel the silky and smooth hair after using this mask.
2. Egg Mask for hair :
Eggs are natural conditioner for your hair as they are rich in protein, vitamin A, D, E, fatty acids and sulphur. These nutrients makes egg the best treatment for any hair woes like dry, dull hair or frizzy hair. Egg gives your hair a natural shiny lusture. It prevents hair breakage and promotes hair growth. It makes your hair thicker and make them naturally voluminous. Use eggs alone or mix it with some other ingredients for natural glossy and volumnious hair.
Ingredients:
2 Eggs
2 tbsp curd
2 tbsp olive oil
How to make it:
Whisk 2 eggs in a bowl. Add curd and olive oil, mix it thoroughly so that all the ingredients are blended together nicely. Now apply this mixture on your scalp and along the hair length using your fingers and gently massaging it. Leave it for about 1 hour. You can use a towel or shower cap to cover your head to avoid spilling of hair mask mixture. Rinse your hair first with water and then shampoo your hair to get soft, shiny and silky hair.
3. Curd hair mask:
Curd is an excellent tonic for your hair. It is one of the best conditioner for your hair as it is loaded with proteins and various vitamins. It makes your hair shiny, smooth, prevents hair loss and promotes hair growth too. It improves the quality of your hair naturally, making your hair thicker, voluminous, treats dandruff problem and makes your scalp and hair healthy. Use this curd hair mask atleast once a week as natural hair booster for all your hair woes.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp curd
2 tbsp honey
2 tbspolive oil
How to make it:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl thoroughly to get the smooth paste. Apply this mixture on your scalp and hair length using your fingers and gently massaging it. Leave it for 1 hour and then shampoo your hair.
4. Banana hair mask:
Banana are the powerhouse of vitamins, they are not only good for your health but also for your hair too. It is the natural volumniser for your hair. It controls dandruff and promotes hair growth. It also gives natural shine to your hair and restores hair strength. So using banana treatment for your hair provides overall wellness to your hair.
Ingredients:
2 banana
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp coconut oil
How to make it:
Mash banana into a smooth paste in a blender. Take this banana paste in a bowl and add honey and coconut oil in it. Mix them together into a smooth paste. Apply this paste on your scalp and hair length with your fingers and gently massaging it. Leave it for 1 hour and then wash off with a shampoo to get the best looking hair.
Instant hair mask for shiny and glossy hair:
1. Aloe-vera gel intant leave on spray:
Ingredients:
1tbsp aloe-vera gel
1 cup water
How to make it:
You need a 50ml empty spray bottle and aloe-vera gel from any good ayurvedic brand from the market. Take 1 tbsp of aloe-vera gel and fill the rest of the bottle with water. Shake it nicely to mix both the ingredients. Your instant leave on hair mask is ready. Apply it on clean hair after shampooing your hair and drying it. Spray it all along the length of your hair thoroughly and message your hair gently after applying it. Comb your hair and style it and you are ready to go. No need to rinse it. Keep this spray in your refridgerator and use it for a week for instant shine.
2. Black tea concoction intant leave on spray:
Ingredients:
3 tbsp black tea
3 cup water
1 tbsp lemon juice
How to make it:
Boil water in a pan and put tea in it, boil till it gets reduced to 2 cups. Cool it and add lemon juice to it. Fill this tea concoction in a spray bottle and use it. Apply on your clean hair after shampooing and drying. Just spray it all along the length of your hair and massage gently so that it gets applied to all your hair and hair length. Comb gently and style it as you wish and you are ready to go. No need to rinse it. Keep this spray in your refridgerator and use it for a week for instant shine.
Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology that uses RF or radio wave to provide wireless high speed internet and network connections. Today in the world of easy connectivity of smartphones, tablet and laptops and multiple electronic gadgets without wire, life has bacome easy and comfortable to keep ourself connected to people across the globe but this easy life and comfort has come with its own side effects.
Yes, wi-fi has made our business, personal and proffesional life easier and better but there is no way one can stay away from its harmful effects, be it an adult or a kid. Children and developing fetuses are more vunerable to its harmful effects because their bodies are relatively smaller, their skull is thinner and their brain tissue is more absorbent.
Every house, school, offices, your neighbourhood,
public place are connected with wifi or are wi-fi hot spot zone. There is no way to completely
cut-off these radio waves, as even if you turn off your wi-fi network at home, you
can still get these signals from your neighbouring houses and other places. These radio waves can easily penetrate through walls and almost everything in house.
You can easily come to know about the number of wi-fi signal you are getting in your house by checking the wi-fi networks on your mobile or laptop. Though the strengh of the wi-fi signal is maximum from your own wi-fi router at home than other places. The intensity of these radio waves decreases with distance from the source router. We cannot completely escape from these radio waves but always minimise their harmful effects by using proper safety rules or precaution.
The various health risk associated with Wi-fi signal are:
- Brain fog and memory loss
- Heart palpitation in RF sensitive adults
- Causes reduced sperm motility and viability
Looking at all these harmful effects does not mean we should stop or completely cut down using Wi-Fi gadgets but we can always take necessary steps to keep ourself, our family members and our kids safe from its harmful effects. We can always minimise the harmful effects of Wi-Fi by following these simple rules at home.
- We should limit our exposure to gadgets using wi-fi.
- Keep your wi-fi network off when not in use.
- Always switch off the wi-fi network during the night to get good night sleep.
- Always sit atleast 1-2m away from the wi-fi router as the maximum strength of these rays is near the source i.e, wi-fi router.
- Do not use laptop on your lap, always keep it on a table or a tray.
- Keep kids away from gadgets like i-pads, tablets and smartphones or keep your smartphone in aeroplane mode before giving them to your kids.
- Pregnant women should avoid exposure to these rays or keep some safe distance while using them to keep their developing fetuses protected from these harmful radio waves.
- Its better to use text message for communication than using phone for long talks.
- Using speaker and talking from a distance away from your ear and head is safer.
- Do not give toys to your kids that uses wireless technology especially toys with remote control.
- Kids should be encouraged to play more outdoor games and indoor games or activity rather than video and internet games on ipad, tablets or smartphones.
- Always install your wi-fi router away from the kids room so that the intensity of these radio waves is least in their room.
Its always better and safe to monitor our kids about what they are playing and what gadgets and toys they are using. As far as possible do not engage your kids with gadgets even if you are too busy with your office or home work at home because now a days kids are easily getting addicted to these smartphone, ipad and tablets for playing and then it becomes really difficult to keep them away from all these gadgets.
To keep them away from these gadgets, you can alternately give them some fun activity to do or play or you can engage them in some hobby like painting or music or any other hobby or activity which your kid likes. It is always best for kids to play with their friends and sibling for their healthy growth developments than spending their time with these gadgets.
Since Wi-fi is a popular wireless network and it offers you wireless life and makes your work, business and personal lives easy to manage, it is impossible to cut its exposure completely but we can always limit its use to make its exposure minimum especially at home to keep our family and kids safe. So while using the technology, keeping yourself and your loved ones safe is also important.
