Folic Acid

Eggs – Steps for good health and nutrition.

Eggs are available year round to provide not only delicious meals on their own. It consists of a yellow yolk and translucent white surrounded by a protective shell. It provides significant amounts of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, choline, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium.

- Eggs are good for eyes.
- Egg is the perfect package of nutrition.
- The protein that is contained in egg is of the highest quality.
- It is naturally sealed and unadulterated.
- Egg white i.e. albumen is an antidote for certain types of toxins and prevents ulcers, enteritis, gastritis, diarrhea and dysentery.
- Egg contains Vitamin A and carotenoids is good for eye sight.
- Vitamin D and calcium is good for strong teeth and bones.
- Vitamin E is good for glowing skin.
- Vitamin B – Folate that is present in eggs plays an important role in prevention of birth defects and cardio-vascular diseases.
- Carotenoid pigments present in egg yolk are natural antioxidants which reduces the risk of cardio vascular diseases.
- Egg is easily digestible and is good for all age groups. It is the cheapest source of animal protein.
- Egg contains several natural anti oxidants which prevents premature aging, per oxidation, formation of plaquesin arteries, artherosclerosis and cardio vascular diseases.
- Eggs minimize the loss of memory power and certain neurological disorders.
- Eggs can be cooked and enjoyed in various ways.
- Eggs’ choline reduces inflammation.
- Eating eggs every day lower their risk of developing cataracts, also because of the lutein and zeaxanthin in eggs.
- One egg contains just 5 grams of fat and only 1.5 grams of that is saturated fat.
- New research shows that, contrary to previous belief, moderate consumption of eggs does not have a negative impact on cholesterol.
- Eggs promote healthy hair and nails because of their high sulphur content and various vitamins and minerals.
- Eggs improve concentration.
- The protein in eggs can help you lose weight by controlling the rate at which your body absorbs calories.
- Eggs gives brain power.
- Including protein-rich eggs in your meals and snacks helps sustain your energy level and curb hunger, cravings and unhealthy snacking.

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Anaemia or Lack of Haemoglobin in blood – Natural Home Remedy

Anaemia is a decrease in your blood cell count, and/or a decreased hemoglobin content in the blood. Since red blood cells are the ones responsible, for carrying oxygen to the cells via the hemoglobin, a lower amount, would mean low oxygen in all your body’s tissues, and if you are pregnant your baby gets less oxygen as well. Anemia can be caused by blood loss, which means that not enough red cells are being produce, or that too many red cells are being killed off.
Usually, anemia is due to iron deficiency, but also can be caused by not having enough Vitamin B12; B6; Folic acid; and/or copper in your system.

SYMPTOMS OF ANAEMIA :
- Pale appearance of skin due to the loss of blood.
- Discoloration of the nails and the lips.
- Patient usually feels fatigue and unable to work for long hours.
- Insomnia is also commonly observed with anemic patients.
- Digestive problems like indigestion, constipation and flatulence may sometimes also be seen.
- Person suffering from anemia also finds difficult to breathe.
- The person feels cold often. The hands and feet are felt as cold.
- Heartbeats will be quite rapid. Minor activities can raise the heartbeat excessively.

HOW TO PREVENT ANAEMIA ?
- Take healthy diet, rich in iron such as whole grain cereals, legumes, nuts, dry dates, beet root, red meat, especially beef and pulses.
- Person suffering from vitamin deficiency anemia should take diet rich in vitamins such as eggs, fish, organ meats and milk products such as cheese.
- If person is deficient of folic acid, he should consume green leafy vegetables and food grains in his diet.
- Some natural sources of vitamin C that will help you in the treatment of vitamin deficient anemia are Fresh citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, indian gooseberry, capsicum and tomatoes.

HOME REMEDIES TO CURE ANAEMIA :
- BEETS : Beets are very effective in increasing the haemoglobin rate and thus curing anemia. Beet juice is rich in iron, phosphorus, calcium, sulphur, vitamin B 1, B2, B12 and also vitamin P. It also helps in increasing the bone marrow and increases the rate of formation of RBC. One glass of beet juice is to be consumed daily at breakfast. It not only cures anemia but also strengthens the body’s resistant power.
- FENUGREEK LEAVES : Cooked fenugreek leaves are to be consumed daily, especially by adolescent girls on the onset of menstruation to avoid anemia and to increase the RBC content of blood.
- SPINACH AND LETTUCE : These two leafy vegetables are very rich sources of iron and help in the treatment of anemia. Cooked spinach can be taken as a side dish everyday while lettuce is good as salad.
- ALMONDS : Soak 7-8 almonds in water for 3 hours and remove its skin. You may eat the soaked almonds or make a paste of it and swallow.
- Try to cook in iron pots; it is proven that doing it can significantly increases the amount of iron in your foods.

DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS :
- Avoid drinking coffee, tea and ingesting antacids, because they decrease iron absorption.
- It’s very important to get the proper nutrients into the body. Eating a diet rich in cereals, rice, pastas, dairy products (milk, yogurt and cheese), vegetables and fruits, meat, poultry and fish, and finally dry beans, eggs, and nuts. Has been proven to help boost the immune system.

WHAT ARE VITAMINS AND MINERALS ?

WHAT ARE VITAMINS AND MINERALS –

Vitamins are organic substances (made by plants or animals), minerals are inorganic elements that come from the soil and water and are absorbed by plants or eaten by animals.

A vitamin is a small molecule that your body needs to carry out a certain reaction. Your body has no way to create vitamin molecules itself, so the vitamin molecules must come in through food that you eat. The human body is known to need at least 13 different vitamins:

• Vitamin A (fat soluble) – Retinol; comes from beta-carotene in plants (When you eat beta-carotene, an enzyme in the stomach turns it into Vitamin A.)

• Vitamin B (water soluble)
  B1-Thiamine; B2- Riboflavin; B3- Niacin; B6- Pyridoxine; B12- Cyanocobalamin;

• Folic acid

• Vitamin C (water soluble) – Ascorbic acid

• Vitamin D (fat soluble) – Calciferol

• Vitamin E (fat soluble) – Tocopherol

• Vitamin K (fat soluble) – Menaquinone

• Pantothenic acid (water soluble)

• Biotin (water soluble)