Top 10 Best Vegetables|health-Food

Top 10 Best Vegetables|Health-Food

These 10 vegetables are some of the healthiest foods (listed in no particular order).  Try to eat as many different kinds of vegetables as you can.  And each day, try to eat at least one red or orange colored vegetable.

 
Broccoli

Broccoli is among the healthiest among vegetables. 
It is an excellent source of calcium, potassium, vitamins A and C, anti-oxidant, beta-carotene, and folate.  These help reduce the chances for cancer and heart diseases. It also provides insoluble fiber and many other phytonutrients that are anti-cancer agents, stimulate cancer-fighting enzymes and neutralize oxidation.  It also has compounds that can reduce tumor formation.

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Cabbage

Cabbage is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family that is rich in phytochemical.  It is impressive with its high content levels of calcium, iron, iodine, potassium, sulfur, and phosphorus.  In the vitamins department, it is loaded with vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, K and folic acid.  This humble vegetable is a rich source of a number of phytonutrients which help boost our defense mechanisms, blocks the reaction of cancer-causing substances, detoxifies and eliminates harmful toxins and hormones, and stimulates production of antibodies to fight cancer.

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Carrot

Carrot is one of the most healing foods that provides the finest and highest quality in nutrients, especially from its juice.  It is an excellent source of pro-vitamin A, vitamins C, D, E, K, B1 and B6. It is rich with biotin, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, organic sodium and some trace minerals. The known phytonutrients in carrots are lutein, lycopene, anti-oxidants alpha, beta and gamma carotenes, zeaxanthin and xanthophyll, nature's marvelous provision for healing of various diseases.

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Celery

Celery leaves have high content of vitamin A, whilst the stems are excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, B6 and C with rich supplies of potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and plenty essential amino acids.  Nutrients in the fiber are released during juicing, aiding bowel movements. The natural organic sodium (salt) in celery is very safe for consumption, in fact is essential for the body. Even individuals who are salt-sensitive can safely take the sodium in celery, unlike table salt (iodized sodium) which is harmful for those with high blood pressure.

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Dark Leafy
Vegetables

Dark leafy vegetables such as kale, collards and spinach contain a host of excellent disease-fighting phytonutrients.  In addition, they are rich in vitamin C, beta-carotene, fiber and vitamin K that is bone-building and anti-clotting.  The chlorophyll in these greens help block the damages that convert healthy cells to pre-cancerous cells.  They contain some phytochemicals that protect against cancers and prevent harmful carcinogens from initiating cancer.

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Capsicum

Capsicums or bell peppers are colorful.  Their rich pigmentation are full of anti-oxidants and carotenoids that help lower the risks of age-related blindness due to macular degeneration.  Hot peppers contain concentrated amounts of capsaicin, which is useful in treating pain and inflammation.  It also inhibits oxidation of cholesterol.  Chlorophyll in capsicums protect against environmental free radicals.

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Sweet Potato

Sweet potato is a rich food that is high in beta-carotene and helps prevent cancers of the stomach, pancreas, mouth and gums.  It contains potassium that help lower blood pressure, vitamin B6 which help prevent heart disease, vitamin C and insoluble fiber which prevents constipation and diverticulosis.  This root vegetable also has caffeic acid, which may fight cancer and the AIDs virus.

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Tomato

Tomatoes have very low calories and are dense with anti-cancer compounds that help neutralize the free radicals in our body.  Ripe red tomatoes contain lycopene that has been shown to be extremely protective against cancers of the breast, colon, lung, skin and prostate.  Its cooked products like sauce, paste and puree contain up to five times as much of the precious lycopene.

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Garlic

Garlic has an admirable source of vitamins A, B-complex and C.  It provides a good supply of minerals like manganese, phosphorus, calcium, copper, potassium, iron and copper.  It also contains amino acids, essential oils, glycosides, and the rare essential trace minerals like germanium, selenium and tellurium.  Garlic amazingly contains more than 12 types of anti-oxidants.  Is it any wonder that it has numerous healing virtues?  This is one of the few superfoods that doesn't lose its medicinal properties with cooking.

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Alfalfa Sprouts

Alfalfa sprouts is the top source of anti-oxidant among all vegetables. It can prevent untold number of degenerative diseases, like heart disease, menopausal symptoms, osteoporosis and even cancer.  Alfalfa sprouts contain a myriad of valuable nutrients such as calcium, folic acid, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, phosphorus, potassium, silicon, sodium, zinc. This is the only plant that supplies the full range of vitamins, from vitamin A, B complex (even B12), C, E to K, and nutritious blood-healing chlorophyll.

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5 Speedy makeup looks|Fashion,Beauty

5 Speedy makeup looks|Fashion,Beauty

Are you always rushed to look presentable before dashing out of the door? Stop fussing and copy these less than-a-minute looks that these leading ladies are sporting.

Kareena Kapoor
Super moisturised and glowing

One of the fastest ways to glam up before a party is to follow our very own sex kitten Kareena's look. Simply load up your skin with a good moisturiser massage it in, and apply a makeup primer over that to get dewy skin. Then apply a lipstick that matches your natural lip colour, and add a coat or two of clear gloss or balm over to amp up the shine. Line your upper and lower lash lines with a smudgeproof liner.

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Anoushka Sharma
Soft focus and romantic

Follow Anoushka's suit and apply a pink blush over the apple of your cheeks with a big fluffy blush brush. Sweep two coats of lengthening mascara on your lashes to open up your eyes, and put on an earthy pink creamy lipstick directly from the tube without lining your lips.

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Deepika Padukone
Warm and matte

On a hot summer day, and on very rainy days even toned skin that is softly matte with being dry looks amazing. Deepika's got it just right. It works well when you have some serious client meets at work without time for touch ups. Hydrate your skin well, then use a concealer over blemishes, and apply a mattefying mousse foundation with a brush or a damp makeup sponge to get the flawless finish. Finish the look with a lip balm and a coat of lash curling mascara.

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Jacqueline Fernandes
Candy floss pink lips

There's nothing girly or demure about pink lips, when the pink is the tone that complements your complexion. Check out Jacqueline who looks sensuous in Barbie pink lipstick. To get her full on oomph, line your mouth with a bright pink lip liner and fill your lips in. then apply a creamy pink lipstick in the same shade as your liner over it with a lip brush, without drawing the mouth.

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Rani Mukherjee
Smudged and lived-in

You can never go wrong with the smoky eyed look, just like Rani here. She magnifies the sexiness of her light coloured eyes by simply smudging a dark shadow over her upper lids and keeps the rest of the face pretty neutral with nude lips and no blush. Try her trick by tracing your upper and lower lash lines with a black eye liner or kohl pencil. Then softly smudge the thick line on your upper lash line with your ring finger, taking it up and outwards. Finish lightly smudging the line at the outer corner of your lower lash line.

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Looking & Feeling Tips to look great during pregnancy|Health

  Looking & Feeling Tips to look great during pregnancy|Health

Emotional upheaval and changing body shape can be tough to work around when it comes to looking good when you are having a baby, but the increased hormone levels, and blood flow in your body works wonders for the skin and hair. Here’s how you can work it.

Be beautiful at every stage
Pregnancy can be the most beautiful phase of your life; you just have to take a little extra care. The way pregnancy changes your appearance can be both wonderful and scary.

First Trimester

• The first trimester is often the most difficult for women when your body is getting ready for the coming changes. Skin tends to get more sensitive. So change your skin care regime and shift to gentle moisturisers, and soap-free cleansers.
• Look for fragrance-free products and avoid whitening, anti-ageing, or anti-acne creams as the chemical compositions may react on your skin due to heightened levels of hormones.
• Treat yourself to a soothing facial and pedicure. Ask your therapist to use unscented creams. Simple cold cream is one of the best options as they are harmless and gentle on the skin. Avoid harsh face scrubs.
• This is the time when skin gets very dry, especially on your body. Shift to heavy-duty hand and body lotion. You may need to increase the number of times you moisturise your skin.

Second Trimester

• By the time you enter the second trimester, your body gets attuned to the changes, and the hormone levels get adjusted. Your skin gets a rosy glow, and for most the skin clears up.
• Since the bump starts to show, your skin around the stomach gets stretched. Avoid getting stretchmarks by using creams or oils rich in vitamin E. It helps in keeping the skin's texture firm.
• One of the best sources of vitamin E is almond oil. Gently massage in a little oil every time you get an urge to scratch your skin.
• Get a help at home to regularly massage your legs as well with the same oil to deal with swollen limbs and varicose veins.

Fight skin worries

During pregnancy your skin is the first to take the brunt of the changes in your body. Some of the common problems include very dry, itchy skin, melasma, acne, stretch marks. Do not despair; these can be treated during and after pregnancy to leave you with a flawless complexion.

• Dry flaky skin: If your skin feels very dry and taut rough to touch especially around your stomach, hands and legs, just double your dose of moisturizer. Generally this condition vanishes after your delivery. Almond oil- or cocoa butter-based creams tend to work wonders in soothing the skin during this period. Apply twice a day at least after bath on a slightly damp skin.
• Melasma: Also known as "pregnancy mask", this is basically brown pigmentation around the eyes, on the cheeks and sometimes above the lip. The hormonal changes combined with exposure to the sun can cause this complexion problem. Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Look for sunscreens with titanium, zinc or Parsol 1789. In most cases melasma vanishes naturally post delivery. However if yours refuses to go away, then you can treat it post pregnancy with AHA- and retinoid-based creams.
• Acne: Onset of pimples during pregnancy is a tricky business as you cannot treat an outbreak with regular medicines. You need to be very cautious when fighting this problem. Antibiotics containing tetracycline and Accutane are a strict no-no. You can opt for a topical cream or pill with low dose of antibiotic erythromycin. However avoid using acne creams with beta-hydroxy that acts like aspirin which can cause excessive bleeding in pregnant women. To treat acne you must consult both your dermatologist and your obstetrician.
• Stretch Marks: It is the biggest issue with all pregnant women. This happens due to loss off elasticity as upper and lower layers of skin start to stretch. They generally appear as red marks, which slowly fade to form white strip like marks across your stomach. With timely treatment you can lighten the marks. You can start with an emollient with vitamin E oil. Laser also works but it is best to wait until after your pregnancy to try the treatment.

Work your glow with makeup

Show your happiness at being a mom to the world by looking good. Make most of your natural radiance. Agreed you may feel exhausted and not at your best, but a little effort always helps.

• Since your complexion is clear (unless you develop melasma) you don't need foundation. Just dust a little translucent powder to set the base for makeup. Use a pink or peach creamy lipstick, a bit of kajal, and mascara. You are set to face the world.
• Avoid fashion colours during these months, what with the mood swings you may feel more depressed than happy at looking trendy. Also don't try colours with pearly texture as most have mica.
• Mineral makeup powders are a good choice during pregnancy - they are gentle on the skin, and don't cause allergies.
• In case you need to hide the pigmentation, use a concealer under a light foundation. Balance any pigmentation by dusting a little bronzer on your cheeks.
• Enhance your enjoyment of the new status with a spritz of light, fresh scent like lavender or something citrus. Avoid going for very heavy florals or orientals as they tend to overpower your senses.