A Few Tips for Eating Well For Long Life

In this Blog on Health ,let us discuss how health Habits & eating well can benefit to achieve long life. There are practically none in the World who do not wish to live long with good health eating good food. Let us discuss the Benefits of consuming Olive Oil by including in Health Habits: Olive oil is a tasty monounsaturated fat that may positively affect memory.A compound in cextra-virgin olive oil called oleocanthol is a natural anteinflamatory and produces effects similar to ibuprofen or aspirin Nonsteroidal Anti inflammatory Drug.One study on men showed that Olive Oil especially extra-virgin increased HDL,the good Cholestrol that clears fat from blood vessel walls. Let us see now about Anteoxidants & aging process: Eat rich foods of Anteoxidants to help fight free radicals unstable Oxigen molecules that contributes to the Aging process Anteoxidants can be found in Colorful Vegetables& Fruits like Berries,beets& Tomatos.For a balanced food Diets & to help one to reduce the risk of developing risk of Heart disease& Cancer at least servings of food at least to 5 to 9 Times to one's diet every day is necessary. Berries are of great sources of Anteoxidants.Strawberries,Blueberries& acai Berries are just some examples of Polyphinol- rich Berries.These powerful compounds are capable of helping in combat against Cancers and degenerative Diseases of Brain.Frozen Berries too contain Polyphenols.So it is important to include berries in the diet yeararound. One should also add Fiber-rich bean to daily diets.If not daily at least 3 to 4 times a Week.Fiber can help lower Blood Pressure,improve Cholestrol,prevent Constipation and help Digestion.Because of your feeling longer,eating a diet higher in Fiber can help to reduce Weight.Top a salad with Chickpeas or use beans in place of meat in Soups.Beans contain Complex carbohydrates to help regulate Glucose levels which is very essential for people with diabetes. The enormous value of eating vegetable diets should not be ignored.The veggies contain Fiber,Phoytonutrients and loads of vitamins& minerals that can protect from Chronic diseases.Dark Greeny leaves contain VitaminK for stronger bones.Sweet potatos& Carrot contain VitaminA which keeps eyes& skin healthy and protect against infection.Studies have revealed that having a service of Tomatos or Tomato products every day can prevent The DNA damage associated with the development of Prostrate Cancer. People living near the Mediterraneanregularly incorporate Olive Oil,Fish,Vegetables& whole grains and occasional addition of a glass of red wine to their Diets.Instead of Salt they depend upon Spices& herbs to flavor their food.This "Meditternian Diet" can be beneficial to Heart Health ,reduce the risk of Mild memory impairments & may ward off Certain kind of Cancers, Nuts are packed with Cholestrol free Protiens& other Nutrients irrespective of whether they are taken whole or in the form of Paste.Almonds are rich in VitaminE an antioxidant that Protects body from cell damage and helps boost the immune system. Pecans contain antioxidants.The unsaturated fats in Walnuts can help reduce LDL & increase HDL Cholestrol.But Nuts are not Fatfree.One ounce of Walnuts( approximately 24 numbers) Contain 160 Calories.So it is better eat nuts in Moderation. Drinking Milk is like drinking Vitamin D.Milk also helps increase in Cancium Absorption which is important for the bone health. Vitamin D also can reduce the risk of colon,Breast& Prostate Cancers.Take Yogurt With live cultures to aid Digestion. Eating Whole Grains can reduce risk of certain Cancers,type2 Diabetes and Heart disease.It is advice able to choose whole-grain Breads,and Pastasand brown or wild rice instead of white rice.Also drop Barley to soups or add Oatmeals to Meatloaf.Whole grains are minimally processed& so they retain Nutritional values.The Fiber in Whole Grains helps prevent Digestive problems such as Constipation and diverticular disease. Keeping off extra weight puts less pressure on Joints,Less strain on your Heart,and can reduce risk of certain Cancers.It gets tougher to do as Metabolism slows as one gets muscles lost due to aging process.It is advice able to select Lean meat,tuna or Beans.Increase whole grains,Vegetable& Fruits in the diet .Otherwise it takes more Energy for the body to break down Complex Carbs and added fiber will help one feel better. Sometimes in the process of aging,it is difficult to keep the weight steady& on.One might have a harder time recovering from illness or injury if one is underweight especially in the Old Age.In such cases eat three meals a day with healthy snacks in between.Try whole milk instead of Skim but limit oveall saturated Fat to avoid high Cholestrol.Eat the most Calorie - Heavy items in meals.if found necessary add A meal supplement according to the need of desired weight.Weight is always important to maintain Good Health. Sreedharan Mundanat 13th August 2014, Wednesday 08-22AM(IST)