Facts about Food - You should Know!

• Peanut Butter-A favorite spread for sandwiches, peanut butter was created by a doctor as a health food. In Africa, where they were first grown, peanuts are known as groundnuts.

• A small orange is about 80 calories and contains vitamin C and carotenoids.

• Coca-Cola used to contain cocaine when it was initially introduced.

• Chocolate was used as medicine during the 18th century. It was believed that chocolate could cure a stomach ache.

• More than $2 billion of candy is sold for Halloween, more than any other holiday.

• Popcorn has existed for about 6000 years.

• Spinach is one of the most nutritious and highest ranking vegetable in nutrient and antioxidant capacity.

• 1.2 billion pounds of potato chips are consumed each year in the US.

• To prevent bananas from turning brown, put them in the refrigerator. 

Live Healthy this Winter..!

As the arctic air keeps on bringing brutal temperatures to a large part of the United States, people can do more to keep warm besides wearing a coat, hat and gloves.

A variety of foods can help the body stay warm during these winter months.

Ginger

1. Ginger

Ginger not only helps the body stay warm, but it also helps boost the immune and digestive systems.

2. Coconut Oil

Fats in general, such as coconut oil, keep the body warm through metabolizing, Nicholds said.

3. Cinnamon and other spices

You don't want things too spicy because spices such as cayenne can make you sweat and cause you to lose heat, Nicholds said.

4. Whole grains

Eaten hot, rolled oats, brown rice, millet and other whole grains give immediate warmth and also provide needed complex carbohydrates to fuel the body's engine.

Hot Soup

colder weather.

5. Hot soups

Hot soups seem obviously for the winter months, but the timing of the foods are important, too, Nicholds said.

A salad, for instance, can be eaten during the afternoon when the body is at its warmest.

• Healthy Winter Foods for Breakfast

Avoid Caffeine. Substitute to herbal tea with ginger and Tulsi. it increases immunity against cold and heals cough and flu. Avoid fruit juices and go for vegetables, chicken or mushroom soup. Citrus foods are abundant in winter, consume them as much as you like. Orange, carrots, grapes and apples are high in nutrients and have a decent amount of anti-oxidants.

• Healthy Winter Foods for Lunch

Eat vegetables and lots of them, together with brown rice, lentils, chapati. Add ginger, onions, coriander leaves and garlic to season them. Squeezing some lemons and adding cut tomatoes make them tasty and healthy at the same time. Ginger helps to maintain your body temperature and gives quick heal against cold. Refrain from oily foods, alcohols, eggs and sodas. Use olive oil to make your food more healthy.

• Healthy Winter Foods for Dinner

Dinner should be as light and as oil-free as possible. Green veggies and soup is perfect. While going to bed, eat a handful of nuts - 4 almonds, 4 cashew nuts and a chestnut, then drink a tall glass of warm milk with honey and a little turmeric powder. You'll not only be giving your body a boost of fiber but also a good night's sleep. This will maintain your sugar level and metabolism for all night long.

It's Independence Day!

Hey all! This is just to wish you a very happy rest of your week, an amazing Independence Day (to our USA readers!)

"Let freedom never perish in your hands."

Fourth of July is here… Time to paint the day RED, WHITE and BLUE… Make a queue for the barbeque, have fun at the parade and enjoy the fireworks!

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