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A recent research found that eating potatoes was not accompanied by changes in body weight, blood fats (lipids) or glucose levels (HbA1c), but resulted in lower blood pressure: the diastolic (the lower reading of a conventional blood pressure reading such as 120/80) went down by a significant 4.3%, and systolic by 3.5%. This week we cover an article on Potato, Far From a Devil's Food.
Watch out the, Herbs That Help Shed Pounds, in the article indicating how several herbs containing sympathomimetics and xanthine compounds synergistically increase the body's basal metabolic rate to increase the burning of calories and fat.
Yours in fitness,
Namita |
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With the increasing pressure of time and work load almost all of us forget to breathe properly, our posture is almost invariably poor and we go through life using hardly 30 per cent of our lung capacity. As the cells of organs such as the heart, lungs, brain cells, blood, muscles and bowel get deprived of oxygen, disease slowly starts creeping in.
Pranayam properly done can help cure all diseases, To do the same, Sit in
padmaasana. Breathe inside slowly, very slowly, allowing the smooth passage of
prana to each molecule, fiber and cell of the body. Expand diaphragm, so more
air will come in lungs. Hold for 4/5 seconds. Exhale slowly by contracting
diaphragm giving the air cells sufficient time to re-absorb the residual prana
to the maximum possible extent. Again hold breath out for 4/5 seconds. Repeat
3-4 times.
Each inhalation activates the Central Nervous System into stimulating the
peripheral nerves and each exhalation triggers the reverse process. During
retention of breath, both processes take place.
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Excellence
Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude. Excellence comes not from education, money, ability or connections alone. It comes from a commitment to do the very best with whatever you have available.
Excellence is very valuable, and it is open to anyone who commits to follow it. Excellence is always in demand, in any field of endeavor, in any economic climate, in any set of circumstances.
Excellence comes from thoroughness, from attending to the necessary details, from a sincere desire to make a positive difference.
No matter what the task, if it's followed through with
excellence, people will take notice. The effort you put
into creating excellence will be effort wisely invested.
Everyone has the opportunity to produce excellence in
their own way, and it is an opportunity that anyone
would do well to capitalize on.
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"When I thought I couldn't go on, I forced myself to keep going. My
success is based on persistence, not luck.”
–
Estee Lauder
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Healthy Recipe
Hot Fruit Salad
Makes: 7
Ingredients:
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175 g (6oz) dried apricots
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150 g (5oz) dried prunes
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150 g (5oz) dried figs
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600 ml (1pint) apple juice or Calvados or brandy (optional)
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25 g (1oz) walnuts, coarsely chopped
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Low – fat natural yogurt, to serve (optional)
Directions:
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Place the dried fruits in a bowl with the apple
juice and leave to soak overnight.
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Transfer to a saucepan and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Turn into a bowl and pour over the calvados or
brandy, if using. Sprinkle with the walnuts and
serve immediately with low – fat natural yogurt, if
liked.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
Calories: 179 Kcal
Carbohydrate 17 g
Protein 8g
Fat 9g
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Potato: Far From a Devil's Food
The potato's stereotyped as a fattening food for
health-conscious folks to avoid is getting another
revision as scientists report that just a couple
servings of spuds a day reduces blood pressure almost as
much as oatmeal without causing weight gain. When
prepared without frying and served without butter,
margarine or sour cream, one potato has only 110
calories and dozens of healthful phytochemicals and
vitamins
A recent research found that eating potatoes was not
accompanied by changes in body weight, blood fats
(lipids) or glucose levels (HbA1c), but resulted in
lower blood pressure: the diastolic (the lower reading
of a conventional blood pressure reading such as 120/80)
went down by a significant 4.3%, and systolic by 3.5%.
The blood pressure went down in spite of the fact 14 of
the 18 participants were also on blood pressure
medication. The researchers concluded that purple
potatoes are an effective agent for lowering blood
pressure and thereby lower the risk of heart disease and
stroke in patients with high blood pressure. Although
researchers used purple potatoes, they believe that
red-skin potatoes and white potatoes may have similar
effects.
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