Benefit of various item for weight loss and PCOS ( from internet)

FOOD THAT BOOST METABOLISM FOR WEIGHT LOSS

Hot peppers

Jalapeno, habanero, cayenne and other forms of spicy peppers directly boost metabolism and circulation. In fact, eating hot peppers not only speeds up your metabolism, it also reduces cravings. This is related to its capsaicin content, a constituent that stimulates the body’s pain receptors, temporarily increasing blood circulation and metabolic rate. If you have ever experienced a bout of intense sweating after eating a particularly hot tamale, this shouldn’t come as a surprise. In fact, studies have shown that eating hot peppers can boost the metabolism by up to 25%, with the spike lasting for up to 3 hours.


Whole Grains: Oatmeal & Brown Rice

Whole grains are chock-full of nutrients and complex carbohydrates that speed up metabolism by stabilizing our insulin levels. Slow-release carbs, such as oatmeal, brown rice and quinoa offer long-lasting energy, without the spikes associated with other sugar-rich foods. We want to keep our insulin levels low, as spikes in this chemical tell the body that it needs to begin storing extra fat.

Broccoli

High in calcium (a known weight-reducer), broccoli is also extraordinarily high in vitamins C, K and A. One serving of broccoli will also provide you with plenty of folate and dietary fiber, plus a variety of antioxidants. Broccoli is also one of the best detox foods you can add to your diet.

Soups

Studies show that people who eat soups eat less solid food with their main meals. One study on soup done at Penn State University found that the liquid goodness offered a appetite reducing combination of liquids and solids that reduced intake of excess foods, speeding up the metabolism for fat burning. In the study, women chose one of three 270-calorie snacks before lunch.

Green Tea

It is now becoming a well-known fact, through multiple scientific studies, that green tea extract significantly increases metabolism, as well as provide a variety of other health benefits. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also rich in the antioxidants needed for optimal health.

Apples and Pears

Studies show that these two fruits help boost metabolism and speed up weight loss.

Spices

From cayenne to garlic to cinnamon, spices are one of the best ways you can keep your metabolic rates high. Especially speedy are the more pungent spices such as black pepper, mustard seeds, powdered onion and ginger.


Citrus fruits

Fruits such as grapefruit have been shown to help us burn fat and keep metabolism high. This could be related to the fruits’ high amount of vitamin C, a component that again, reduces insulin spikes.

Foods High in Calcium

To help boost your metabolism, eat plenty of foods high in calcium. If you are unable to eat more of these foods, then you should consider taking a calcium supplement.

Foods High in Omega-3′s

Foods that are high in Omega-3 fatty acids are a great way to speed your metabolism. These acids reduce the production of a hormone called leptin, a natural chemical thatlowers metabolism. Animal studies done at the University of Wisconsin found that lab mice with low leptin levels produced faster metabolic rates than mice with higher levels of the hormone.


Purified Water

Okay, it’s not exactly a food, but it is a metabolism booster. drinking water speeds up fat burning. It is also a natural appetite suppressant and detoxifier.

Cinnamon

Without going into the whole scientific explanation of why it works, adding 1/4 to 1 teaspoon of this spice to something you eat every day — hot cereal, marinades, yogurt — helps blood sugar get into cells to be used for energy, so less is stored as fat.

Yogurt

Yeah, dairy has a bad rep for high calories, but yogurt, both the low-fat and regular kinds, contains probiotics: "friendly" bacteria that preliminary research suggests may actually help reduce the amount of fat your body absorbs.


Coffee

Again, the caffeine kicks your metabolism into high gear. Caffeine also jump-starts lipolysis, the breakdown of fat. One to two cups a day is ideal.

Note:::Information taken from internet

 

Health Benefits Of Brown Rice

1. It Lowers The Risk Of Developing Diabetes
Harvard researchers have discovered that eating at least two servings of brown rice per week can lower the risk of developing diabetes. They found that by eating just 50 grams of brown rice a day, the risk of type 2 diabetes can be lowered by 16 percent, while other whole grains, such as barley and whole wheat, can lower the risk by 36 percent.

2. It’s High In Fiber
Brown rice supplies 14 percent of the recommended daily value for fiber, an important nutrient that protects against colon cancer and breast cancer. Fiber tends to latch onto the chemicals that cause cancer and steer them away from the cells in the colon and breasts, preventing cancer from developing in those areas. Fiber also has many other health benefits including promoting cardiovascular health.

3. It’s A Good Source Of Manganese And Selenium
One cup of brown rice contains 88 percent of the recommended daily value of manganese, a nutrient that plays an important part in fighting free radicals. Manganese is part of a compound known as superoxide dismutase, an antioxidant that prevents damage from free radicals created during the energy production process. Manganese is also important for deriving energy from protein and carbohydrates and plays a key role in the synthesis of fatty acids.
Selenium also plays a role in the antioxidant process and can destroy cancer cells and even repair DNA. Selenium is important for regulating the thyroid hormone metabolism and immune system function. Most people don’t take in the proper amount of selenium of which brown rice is a good source – it provides more than 27 percent of the daily recommended value.

4. It Can Prevent Weight Gain
A study conducted by Harvard researchers shows that women who incorporate whole grains, such as brown rice, into their diet were more likely to maintain a healthy body weight. They were also almost 50 percent more likely to not gain weight by eating a diet rich in whole grains.

5. It Can Lower Cholesterol
The oil in brown rice has been shown to lower levels of LDL cholesterol, also known as the bad cholesterol, by up to seven percent. At the same time, a diet high in whole grains can increase the level of HDL cholesterol, or the good cholesterol.

6. It Offers Many Cardiovascular Benefits

7. It’s A Good Source Of Phytonutrients

8. It Reduces The Risk Of Developing Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a combination of factors that increases the risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

9. It Reduces The Risk Of Childhood Asthma

10. It Promotes Bone Health
Brown rice is a good source of magnesium, a mineral that is essential to bone health. Just one cup of brown rice contains 21 percent of the recommended daily value of magnesium. Most of the magnesium in the body is stored on or in the bones, so to keep a high level of magnesium in your bones, and to reap the other health benefits, eat plenty of brown rice each week.



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Cinnamon benefits for PCOS

Cinnamon can prove to be one of the best home remedy for PCOS in following ways:

● Cinnamon can help you lose weight by improving the carbohydrate utilization in the body.
● It can not only reduce blood glucose levels but also improve lipid profile.
● Use of cinnamon daily in your recipes can reduce insulin resistance and also the levels of testosterone (male sex hormone) thereby reducing the masculine characteristics in females with PCOS.
● With the help of Cinnamon, you can get rid of those extra facial hair, oily skin and acne. Also it can help regularize your menses, improve fertility.
● Women with poly cystic ovaries consuming cinnamon regularly are also known to have reduced hair fall.
● With the reduction in other symptoms, you may also get rid of those dark patches commonly found on the neck in poly cystic ovaries.

Cinnamon can be used in a powdered form and added to your daily simple recipes. It is also available in tablet form. You can also boil it in water and consume it as cinnamon tea. Intake of about 1-2 tsp of cinnamon powder is recommended daily for women with PCOS.

NOTE:: Higher doses of cinnamon are known to cause liver damage. Before starting with this home remedy you may consult your diabetes doctor once because at times it may happen, that your medication plus the additional home remedy together can cause hypoglycemia.



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Omega 3 fatty acid as Diet for PCOS

How can omega 3 fatty acids help me in PCOS?


Polycystic ovarian syndrome diet including consumables rich in omega 3 acids can help you get rid of the symptoms. The benefits of consumption of omega 3 for PCOS are listed below:

1. Reduce the testosterone levels and reduce symptoms such as acne, hair fall, facial hair etc.
2. Manage insulin resistance can aid in weight loss.
3. Help control blood pressure and improve lipid profile.
4. Reduces inflammation which may be present in PCOS cases
5. Omega 3 fatty acids may reduce mood swings and depression in PCOS.
6. They also fight stress.
7. It may reduce all symptoms and increase the fertility rate.

What are the rich food sources of omega 3 fatty acids?

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are the two essential omega 3 fatty acids. They are found in cod liver oil or also available as EPA/DHA capsules. Dosage may be decided by your doctor.

EPA /DHA are also found in cold water fishes such as sardines, mackerel, tuna, halibut, salmon, herring, shrimp, scallops etc

Plant sources include flaxseed & it's oil, rapeseed & it's oil, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and soybean & it's oil.


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Yoghurt

Produced by bacterial fermentation of the milk, yoghurt makes for a healthy and easy addition to your daily diet. This dairy product is a good source of protein, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, vitamins, zinc and potassium. Added to that, the good bacteria present in yogurt, makes it even better.

Yoghurt has additional benefits when compared to its source – milk. It is more safe for those with lactose intolerance, the active cultures in yogurts are easier to digest, and thereby are less likely to cause lactose problems. (However, some people might experience lactose intolerance symptoms even when they consume yoghurt).

Health benefits of yoghurt
There a host of indispensable benefits associated with yoghurt, they are:

1. Good for the stomach: Yoghurt is known to have a soothing effect on the stomach, which is why eating yoghurt is one of the most common gharelu nuskha (home remedy). The good bacteria found in yoghurt are extremely beneficial to our digestive system, especially the colon and the stomach. An effective way to digest spicy food is to consume some yoghurt along with it. Cow’s milk contains low fat and is the preferred choice for preparing yoghurt.
2. Boosts immunity: The nutrients in yoghurt helps strengthen our body’s defence mechanism, thereby proving more protection against seasonal cold, cough and such.
3. Good for your skin: Regular consumption of yoghurt hydrates the skin and improves skin texture and complexion. In fact, applying yoghurt on the face or mixing it in a facepack will help reduce blemishes and strengthen the collagen in the skin.
4. For a healthy heart: Yoghurt lowers blood pressure. It helps lower bad cholesterol and reduces risk of heart attacks.
5. A super-healthy source of proteins: Yoghurt is a wonderful source of natural proteins and thus extremely beneficial for vegetarians. It is also safer for those with lactose intolerance to eat yoghurt.
6. For healthy bones and teeth: Being rich in calcium, it protects the bones against osteoporosis and arthritis. It promotes bone growth and strengthens the teeth. So, start consuming one cup of yoghurt daily.
7. Increases life span: Bulgarians are known for their longevity, this is attributed to yoghurt consumption. So it can be said that yoghurt is responsible for their longevity.
8. Discourages vaginal infections: Diabetic women are more prone to yeast infections. A study trial that included diabetic women found that, on consumption of yoghurt, the women did not develop yeast infections.
9. Aids weight loss: Yoghurt is known to make one feel fuller and therefore helps in cutting down calorie intake in the next meal. In fact, some studies also suggest that yoghurt helps in burning fat. So if you’re trying to lose weight, you know what you should do!
10. Protection against colon cancer: Regular consumption of yoghurt cleans the colon, flushing out harmful disease causing bacteria. This helps in prevention of colon cancer.

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Health myths that need to die

Myths around health in India are as spicy and juicy as the food that Indians consume. Here are some popular myths and the bland facts: Health myths that need to die

Health myth #1: Eating fat makes you fat
This must have been a chapter in your diet rule book if you are one of those who diet seriously. Considering the fact that you want to melt the belly fat, it is important to control your fat intake no doubt. However, studies show that diets rich in omega 3 fatty acids have a better chance in controlling obesity and maintaining overall health than a diet that hardly has any amount of fats.
Remember that your body needs each nutrient in the food. Totally avoiding certain food groups can lead to serious health issues.

Health myth #2: Stress can turn your hair gray
Studies have proven this one wrong. Our hair tends to gray depending on our genetic makeup. Stress does have an effect on it; however, it is not a determining factor for the graying of hair.

Health myth #3: I feel good means I am healthy
You should know that your body is invaded and attacked by innumerable foreign particles daily. Nearly 70% of heart patients do not think they have a heart problem until they land up in a hospital. People do not realize that they have been affected by cancer until they’ve almost reached the end stage.
This is when a regular checkup comes into view. Wake up, your otherwise healthy body could be suffering and dying from inside.

Health myth #4: Exercise more to lose weight faster
Another seriously flawed plan followed by diet conscious people. Too much exercise harms you in more ways than one. It not only wears you out physically, leaving you more tired, but also increases your appetite. Also, studies have shown that strenuous exercise can damage your joints and ligaments. Moderation is the key when it comes to weight loss diets.

Health myth #5: Saturated fat is harmful for your body
Every single nutrient you consume is required by your body for completing a certain vital function, establishing the body’s state of well being or regulating certain body processes. Saturated fats and cholesterol have their own role to play. They maintain hormonal balance and act as stabilizing units that protect the body against inflammatory damage.
Too much of these can be harmful for your health, no doubt. But they are essential for normal body functioning.

Link ::Health myths that need to die - Yahoo! Lifestyle India