10 Reasons Why You Should Use Turmeric (curcuma) in Diet

 
Turmeric is a wonder herb which has many health benefits. Its potency is due to the presence of compounds like curcumin which is a powerful antioxidant. Researchers from Oregon State University attribute strong immuno boosting effect to turmeric.

1. Curcumin is anti inflammatory and is beneficial in gout, arthritis, toothache, buises, psoriasis, diabetes and more.
2. It is a great pain killer without any toxicity.
3. It is anti bacterial and anti septic.
4. Inhibits cancer causing cells and even delays the spreading of cancer.
5. Curcumin is shown to reduce the pregession of Alzheimer's
6. It aids weight loss by enhancing metabolism.
7. It helps to treat skin disorders and helps to repair damaged skin naturally.
8. It is a natural detoxifer. 
9. It also keep the digestive tract healthy from infections.
10. ABOVE ALL, turmeric increases your immunity bifold! Curcumin increases the potency of a gene called cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide (CAMP) which can thwart TB and various other bacteria. 

However, when you use turmeric in the diet, you do not receive concentrated curcumin in adequate amounts. Depending on the medical condition, the dosage of curcumin extracts vary. 

WARNING: Not advised for the pregnant and the breast feeding. Some diseases do not go well with turmeric. Also, some are allergic to it! 

Weight Maintenance Tips

Every people dreams to get a good figure. So to reduce their growing weight they take care of every small thing. But it is very important to maintain normal weight after the weight loss. Let us know about some tips to maintain weight:-
Fruits, vegetables, beans and beans are low in fat and rich in carbohydrates. These are very important for good health. Do not use excess oil, ghee or butter to prepare them.

Eat more grain as they are low in fat and they contain more carbohydrates.

Use processed foods such as chapattis instead of bread, etc. You can also stuff vegetable in chapatti.  They are nutritious. Avoid biscuits and other high fat foods.

Other food items that can be used in order to maintain weight are fruits, soup and salad. Jelly, jam, cream or cheese, butter are harmful in terms of health as Carbohydrate level is much higher.

Uneven eating habits also affect your weight. Focus only on eating food while eating, just eat, and avoid doing something else. Do not read, work or see TV. Avoid eating after fights or depression. While eating avoid fights because in these situations you tend to eat more.

Some helpful tips in maintaining weight:-
Reduce the amount of fat in your diet but do not disappear it completely from your diet. 15% of total calories of should be in your diet. Cookies, baked foods, chips, etc. are very high in fat content.

Reduce the amount of food that contains sugar. Avoid sugar from chocolate, candy, cookies and white or table sugar. Rather intake complex carbohydrate-rich food.

Avoid repetitive food. Instead use different types of food so you can get all the nutrients.

Do not skip meals. Eat four or five times a day but in small amounts.

Use high fiber rich diet (30 to 40 grams). Fiber increases the amount of food and protects from diseases. Fiber slows down the digestive process which helps to maintain insulin levels and it helps to convert food into energy than fat.

Increase your physical activity by the help of aerobics exercises such as jogging, walking, cycling and swimming, etc. Go on long walks and exercise at least 30 minutes, as well as bring a change in diet.

Weight Loss Tips

Tips for Easy and Fast Weight Loss:

Tip 1: Must drink minimum 8 glasses of water in a day.

Tip 2: Juices, cream, sugar in your coffee or tea all add up.

Tip 3: Water helps in reducing weight in effective manner.

Tip 4: Have 5 to 6 small meals or snacks in a day.

Tip 5: Make habit of walking. Walk for at least 45 minutes.

Tip 6: Eat more vegetables like zucchini, tomatoes.

Tip 7: Eat only when your stomach wants food.

Tip 8: Avoid package (processed) and convenient foods.

Tip 9: Take stairs instead of taking elevator. 

Tip 10: Eat fruit rather than juice, low in calories helps.

Tip 11: Eating whole foods will keep you satisfied for longer period of time than juice.

Tip 12: Eat equal portions of vegetables and grains at dinner. Prefer not eating with a large group.

Tip 13: After every 2 hours, get up and walk around the office or your home for 5 minutes.

Tip 15: A brisk five-minute walk after every two hours will your body active.