According to the FDA, you should wash all produce under running water before you cut, cook or

eat it regardless of if you buy it at the supermarket, farmers market or grow it in your own
backyard. The FDA doesnt recommend using vegetable wash, and suggests that you always
wash your produce before cooking or eating, regardless if you plan to peel it or not. Unwashed
produce can be contaminated with bacteria, that when consumed can lead to food-borne illness.
Wait to wash.
Washing produce before storing may promote bacterial growth and speed up spoilage, so it is
often recommended to wait and wash fruits and vegetables just before use. Generally, soil has
been removed from fresh produce but if not and you chose to wash before storing, dry
thoroughly with clean paper towels before storing.
How should fruit and vegetables be washed?
For purer taste, preventing food borne illnesses, and cleaning your food of pesticides are all
reasons it is important to wash your fruits and vegetables. When you come home from the
market, try this easy homemade produce spray. The number-one way to avoid getting sick is to
make sure that your produce is clean. Even if you grow your own or buy organic, a thorough
rinse is always a good idea.
Put all ingredients in spray bottle:
1 cup water
1 cup white vinegar
1 tbsp baking soda
1/4 cup lemon juice
Throw food in a bowl in the sink. Spray the produce and let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse with clean
water.

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Try these simple tricks to manage anger:

Posted on September 1, 2014 by RJI

Try these simple tricks to manage anger:

- Take a deep breath and stay calm
- Try not to speak when youre angry. You may regret it later.
- Try to think of solutions to the problem instead of getting angry
- Remember, everybody makes mistakes!
- Try to find humour in such situations
Anger never helped anybody. Stay happy, stay healthy.
Health Inspirations Tips Inspirational Quotes, Pictures and Motivational Thought
26 TIPS FOR MANAGING STRESS
1. Always take time for yourself, at least 30 minutes per day.
2. Be aware of your own stress meter: Know when to step back and cool down.
3. Concentrate on controlling your own situation, without controlling
everybody else.
4. Daily exercise will burn off the stress chemicals.
5. Eat lots of fresh fruit, veggies, bread and water, give your body the best for it to perform at its
best.
6. Forgive others, dont hold grudges and be tolerant not everyone is as capable as you.
7. Gain perspective on things, how important is the issue?
8. Hugs, kisses and laughter: Have fun and dont be afraid to share your feelings with others.
9. Identify stress and plan to deal with them better next time.
10. Judge your own performance realistically; dont set goals out of your own reach.
11. Keep a positive attitude, your outlook will influence outcomes and the way others treat you.

12. Limit alcohol, drugs and other stimulants, they affect your perception and behavior.
13. Manage money well, seek advice and save at least 10 per cent of what you earn.
14. No is a word you need to learn to use without feeling guilty.
15. Outdoor activities by yourself, or with friends and family, can be a great way to relax.
16. Play your favorite music rather than watching television.
17. Quit smoking: It is stressing your body daily, not to mention killing you too.
18. Relationships: Nurture and enjoy them, learn to listen more and talk less.
19. Sleep well, with a firm mattress and a supportive pillow; dont overheat yourself and allow
plenty of ventilation.
20. Treat yourself once a week with a massage, dinner out, the movies: Moderation is the key.
21. Understand things from the other persons point of view.
22. Verify information from the source before exploding.
23. Worry less, it really does not get things completed better or quicker.
24. Express: Make a regular retreat to your favorite space, make holidays part of your yearly plan
and budget.
25. Yearly goal setting: Plan what you want to achieve based on your priorities in your career,
relationships, etc.
26. Zest for life: Each day is a gift, smile and be thankful that you are a part of the bigger picture.
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Lemon Peels: The Cheapest Investment In Your Health?

Posted on July 15, 2014 by RJI

Lemon is so blessed with natural healing properties that no part of it should go to waste. Lemons

have many widely known uses, adding a refreshing zest to your water, cleaning household items,
and adding flavor to numerous dishes.
However, many people only consider using its juice and pulp. If youre only using the juice and
discarding the peel, you may be missing out.
So what are the major advantages of using the whole lemon?
1. It gives you more vitamins.
Lemon peels contain as much as 5 to 10 times more vitamins than the lemon juice itself. To name
a few: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, beta carotene, folate, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
2. It helps in fighting cancer.
Lemon peels are health rejuvenators in eradicating toxic elements in the body. This means that
lemon peels help rid the body of carcinogenic elements. Lemon peels consists of components
known as salvestrol Q40 and limonene, which are known to fight against cancerous cells in the
body. Also, the flavonoids present in the peel are known to be effective when it comes to curbing
the division of cancerous cells.
Therefore, consumption of lemon peel is known to be a preventive measure against development
of various types of cancers including breast cancer, colon cancer, and skin cancer. A study
revealed that consumption of hot tea with lemon peel has proved to be beneficial in preventing
the development of cancer cells.
3. It improves bone health.
Lemon peels have lots of calcium and Vitamin C. Consuming lemon peels will help prevent
osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory polyarthritis, and other bone conditions.
4. It decreases cholesterol levels.
Digesting lemon peels will help lower the LDL cholesterol, or the bad cholesterol through its
polyphenol flavonoids. Vitamin C and vitamin P help in clearing the blood vessels, preventing or
minimizing the risks of developing the interrelated conditions like high blood pressure, heart
disease and diabetic heart disease.
Thats what weve been wasting!
Heres a tip on how to use more lemon peels in your diet:
Freeze whole, organic lemons and keep them in your freezer. Then grate the sprinkles of lemon
peel over your meals, in your drinks, and on your soups for a fresh flavor and a bit of the lengthy
list of benefits above.

15 Uses for Coca Cola ~

Coca Cola is obviously a cool, refreshing drink that is not only well-known but has been around
for decades has become a household staple. But did you know it has different uses other than
quenching our thirst on a hot day? There are lots of great uses for Coca Cola; Its a great tool for
anything from cleaning to cooking to getting out a grease stain in your favorite shirt. Check out
these 15 different uses for Coca Cola:
1.Remove Grease From Clothing: Empty one can of Coke into your washing machine along with
your laundry detergent. Run on a regular cycle and you will have grease free clothing.
2.Clean Your Toilet: Pour one can of Coke around the bowl of your toilet, give it a scrub down
and flush for sparkling results.
3.Laundry Smell Defender: One can added to your laundry can also get rid of a bad smell on
clothing or linens.
4.Soft Skin: Adding one 1 tablespoon of Coke to your moisturizer can leave you with smooth
and silky legs.
5.Gum Removal: Managed to get gum stuck in your hair? Dip the area in a small bowl of Coke,
soak for a few minutes and the gum should lift right out.
6.Marinating Meat: Next time you cook a steak or any kind of meat you are marinating, add
some Coke into the mix for extra flavorful meat.
7.Burnt On Food Cleaner: Soak your pans with burnt on food in a can of Coke and a small
amount of water. Let soak and rinse to clean off the residue.
8.Slug & Snail Trap: Leave out a bowl of Coke to attract slugs and snails. The acid in the Coke
will wipe them out once they get into the bowl.
9.Skunk Smell Removal: Been sprayed by a skunk? Shower with a can of Coke, attending to all
the affected areas and let sit for a few minutes then rinse.
10.Jellyfish Stings: Coke is a great item to take to the beach in case of a jellyfish sting. Pour coke
directly on to the sting to find instant relief.
11.Stomach Soother: Drink flat Coke when you have an upset stomach or nausea. It can be
soothing and help calm things down.
12.Window Cleaner: Use Coke on your windows to get rid of grease and dirt build up.

13.Windshield Defroster: Pour a can of Coke on your icy window. Let it sit for a few minutes
and the ice should remove easily.
14.Hiccup Cure: Gargling with Coke can cure nasty hiccups in no time.
15.Antiquing Photos: To create a sepia tone on photos or paper apply a small amount of Coke,
pat with paper and leave it to dry.

The Health Benefits of Coconut Water..

Coconut water was used as a universal donor, making it identical to human blood plasma. It
was used in the Pacific War to save thousands of lives through Coconut IVs, and emergency
plasma transfusions.
Surprisingly, Coconut water is more nutritious than whole milk. Its crammed with Natural
Sugars, Salts, and Vitamins to block out fatigue.
Coconut water could potentially be the greatest energy drink in the world, to top it off, its allnatural. Coconut water contains more potassium than the majority of energy drinks. The chloride
it holds is at 118g, and its natural sugars extent to about 5mg.
Most importantly, coconut water contains less sodium than any other energy drink.

WATER THERAPY~
Early morning, after you get up from bed, (without even brushing your teeth) drink
1.liters of water i.e. 4 to 5 glasses. You may wash your face thereafter. This is called
water therapy.
Relief from stress, weight loss, glowing skin, feeling fresh and energetic throughout
the day and good digestion are some of the major benefits of water therapy.
For old and serious diseases as well as modern illnesses, the water therapy had
been found helpful by a Japanese medical society for cure for the diseases like
Headache,Body Ache,Heart problems,Arthritis,Epilepsy,Excess
Weight,Bronchitis,Asthma,TB,Meningitis,Kidney and Urinary
diseases,Vomiting,gastritis,Diarrhea,Piles,Diabetes,Constipation,Eye Diseases and
Menstrual Disorders.

25 ULTIMATE TIPS FOR BETTER LIFE!!!

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. & while you walk, SMILE.
It is the ultimate antidepressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.
3. When you wake up in the morning, Pray to ask Gods guidance for your purpose, today.
4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food
that is manufactured in plants.
5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, broccoli,
and almonds.
6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
7. Dont waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative
thoughts or things you cannot control.
Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a
college kid with a maxed out charge card.
9. Life isnt fair, but its still good.
10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Forgive them for
everything !
11. Dont take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
12. You dont have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
13. Make peace with your past so it wont spoil the present.
14. Dont compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: In five years,
will this matter?
17. Help the needy,Be generous ! Be a Giver not a Taker

18. What other people think of you is none of your business.

19. Time heals everything.
20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
21. Your job wont take care of you when you are sick. Your
friends will. Stay in touch.
22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
23. Each night before you go to bed ,Pray to God and Be thankful
for what youll accomplish, today !
24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
25.Share this to everyone on your list to help them lead a happier
life!!!!
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Natural Therapy For Headaches

Posted on January 27, 2014 by RJI

Natural Therapy For Headaches !! In about 5 mins, your headache will go.

The nose has a left and a right side.We use both to inhale and exhale.
Actually they are different. Youll be able to feel the difference.
The right side represents the sun. The left side represents the moon.
During a headache, try to close your right nose and use your left nose to breathe.
In about 5 mins, your headache will go.
If you feel tired, just reverse, close your left nose and breathe through your right nose.
After a while, you will feel your mind is refreshed.
Right side belongs to hot, so it gets heated up easily. Left side belongs to cold.
Most females breathe with their left noses, so they get cooled off faster.
Most of the guys breathe with their right noses, they get worked up.
Do you notice, the moment you awake, which side breathes better? Left or right ?
If left is better, you will feel tired.
So, close your left nose and use your right nose for breathing..You will feel refreshed quickly.
Do you suffer from continual headaches? Try out this breathing therapy.
Close your right nose and breathe through your left nose. Your headaches will be gone.
Continued the exercise for one month.
Why not give it a try..a natural therapy without medication. Share with friends and family.

15 SPECTACULAR TRICKS FOR YOUR BODY !!!!

1.) If youve got an itch in your throat, scratch your ear. When the
nerves in the ear get stimulated, they create a reflex in the throat
that causes a muscle spasm, which cures the itch.
2.) Having trouble hearing someone at a party or on the phone
Use your right ear its better at picking up rapid speech. But, the left is better at picking up music
tones.
3.) If you need to relieve yourself BADLY, but youre not anywhere
near a bathroom, fantasize about RELATIONS. That preoccupies your brain and distracts it.

4.) Next time the doctors going to give you an injection, COUGH as
the needle is going in. The cough raises the level of pressure in your
spinal canal, which limits the pain sensation as it tries to travel to
your brain.
5.) Clear a stuffed nose or relieve sinus pressure by pushing your
tongue against the roof of your mouth then pressing a finger between
your eyebrows. Repeat that for 20 seconds it causes the vomer bone
to rock, which loosens your congestion and clears you up.
6.) If you ate a big meal and youre feeling full as you go to sleep,
lay on your left side. Thatll keep you from suffering from acid reflux it keeps your stomach
lower than your esophagus, which will helps
keep stomach acid from sliding up your throat.
7.) You can stop a toothache by rubbing ice on the back of your
hand, on the webbed area between your thumb and index finger.
The nerve pathways there stimulate a part of the brain that blocks
pain signals from your mouth.
8.) If you get all messed up on liquor, and the room starts spinning, put your hand on something
stable. The reason Alcohol dilutes the blood in the part of your ear called the cupula, which
regulates balance. Putting your hand on something stable gives your brain another reference
point, which will help make the world stop spinning.
9.) Stop a nose bleed by putting some cotton on your upper gums right behind the small dent
below your nose and press against it hard. Most of the bleeding comes from the cartilage wall
that divides the nose, so pressing there helps get it to stop.
10.) Nervous Slow your heart rate down by blowing on your thumb. The vagus nerve controls
your heart rate, and you can calm it down by breathing.
11.) Need to breathe underwater for a while Instead of taking a huge breath,
HYPERVENTILATE before you go under, by taking a bunch of short breaths. Thatll trick your
brain into thinking it has more oxygen, and buy you about 10 extra seconds.
12.) You can prevent BRAIN FREEZE by pressing your tongue flat against the roof of your
mouth, covering as much surface area as possible. Brain freeze happens because the nerves in the
roof of your mouth get extremely cold, so your brain thinks your whole body is cold. It
compensates by overheating which causes your head to hurt. By warming up the roof of your
mouth, youll chill your brain and feel better.

13.) If your hand falls asleep, rock your head from side to side. Thatll wake your hand or arm up
in less than a minute. Your hand falls asleep because of the nerves in your neck compressing so
loosening your neck is the cure. If your foot falls asleep, thats governed by nerves lower in the
body, so you need to stand up and walk around.
14.) Finally, this ones totally USELESS, but a nice trick. Have someone stick their arm out to
the side, straight, palm down. Press down on his wrist with two fingers. Hell resist, and his arm
will stay horizontal. Then, have him put his foot on a surface thats half an inch off the ground,
like a stack of magazines, and do the trick again. Because his spine position is thrown off, his
arm will fall right to his side, no matter how much he tries to resist.
15.) Got the hiccups Press thumb and second finger over your
eyebrows until the hiccups are over usually, in a short while.
Best home remedies for high Cholesterol ~
Cholesterol is the fatty substance present in the blood.
Cholesterol is necessary for the building of healthy cells.
When the level of cholesterol in our blood increases, it can lead to certain risks.
When there is high blood cholesterol they get deposited on the walls of the blood vessels and
prevent the normal flow of blood.
When the blood vessels to the heart get clogged by these
cholesterol, heart will not get enough supply of oxygen rich blood and this will lead to heart
attack.
When the blood flow to the brain decreases it may cause a stroke. High blood cholesterol is
caused by unhealthy lifestyle and heredity. High blood cholesterol is preventable and treatable.
Being overweight, sedentary lifestyle and alcohol consumption increases the cholesterol level.
Healthy diet, changes in lifestyle and some home remedies will help you to keep the cholesterol
level under control.
Home Remedies For High Blood Cholesterol
1 Red Rice

This is one of the most effective ways to reduce excess cholesterol in blood.

Red rice is a natural source of statin which is best for reducing cholesterol.
Consume red rice instead of polished white rice.

2 Psyllium Husk

This remedy has high soluble fiber content. The mucilage present in the psyllium husk cleanses
the blood vessel and reduces the cholesterol.

Mix 2 teaspoons of psyllium husk with water.

Drink this mix morning and night to get faster result.

3 Oats

Oats help to reduce the cholesterol level naturally as they contain beta-glucans.

Use rolled oats to make porridge and consume at least twice daily.

4 Apple Peels

The apple peels contain antioxidants which will reduce the oxidation of LDL or the bad
cholesterol. This will reduce the build up of plaque in blood vessels.

It is better to consume organic apple peels as the others may have pesticide
content in them.

5 Consume More Seeds

Consuming the seeds like pumpkin seeds, almonds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, sesame
seeds etc reduce the cholesterol level as they contain high levels of plant sterols which reduce the
fat in blood.

Consume a handful of the seeds every day to reduce the bad cholesterol and
increase the level of good cholesterol.

You can also use them in various food preparations.

6 Green Tea

Drinking green tea can reduce the low density lipids or fats in the blood which are bad for your
health. The antioxidants present in green tea help to balance the cholesterol level. This will
reduce the risk of heart diseases and stroke.

Drink green tea whenever possible. Consume at least 2-3 cups daily to
reduce cholesterol.

7 Royal Jelly

This home remedy will be appropriate for high cholesterol level resulting from the effects of
smoking. Smoking increases the bad cholesterol level.

Take 1-2 teaspoons of royal jelly in empty stomach

If you smoke, quit smoking

Use alcohol in moderate level to increase the HDL cholesterol level.

8 Grapes

Grapes have the ability to reduce the cholesterol. The skin of the grapes contains a compound
which lowers the cholesterol. It prevents the fat from getting deposited inside the blood vessels

Increase the intake of organically produced grapes.

9 Soybeans

Soybeans are rich in antioxidants and they also have anti-inflammatory property.

You can use soybeans in various food preparations, if you want to control the
blood cholesterol.

You can also use tofu to increase the soy intake.

10 Artichoke Leaf

This remedy works by limiting the synthesis of cholesterol in the body. A compound present in
artichoke called cynarin increases the production of bile in our body which helps in the excretion
of cholesterol from the body.

Include artichoke leaf in your diet along with other cholesterol reducing food
items.

11 Cut Down Saturated Fat

Saturated fats increase the LDL cholesterol level in our body. So, it is necessary to avoid food
items containing saturated fat.

Avoid the use of red meat, dairy foods, milk, palm oil, butter etc.

Replace the above food items with fish, chicken, skimmed milk, vegetable oil
or olive oil, etc.

12 Omega -3-Fatty Acid

This is one of the best remedy for high cholesterol. They reduce the risk of high blood pressure
and reduce the development of blood clots in the blood vessels.

Include a rich source of omega -3 fatty acids in your diet.

Salmon, mackerel, flax seeds etc are good sources of omega -3-fatty acids.

13 Extra Virgin Olive Oil

If you have high levels of blood cholesterol, stop the use of other oils and shift to extra virgin
olive oil. Olive oil contains antioxidants which remove the toxic contents from the body and
lowers the bad cholesterol level.

Use extra virgin olive oil for preparing food.

You can also use it as salad dressing.

Heating the olive oil will reduce its goodness.

14 Lose Weight

If you are overweight that may the main reason for high cholesterol level in the body. Losing 510 pounds will reduce the cholesterol level.

Take a look at your daily eating habit

Avoid fast foods

Avoid eating snacks while watching TV

Have a healthy diet containing the fruits and vegetables which help to reduce
weight and cholesterol.

15 Exercise Regularly

You can improve your good cholesterol level by exercising. Do 30 -60 minutes of exercise every
day to find benefits. You can opt for the following exercises.

Walk briskly for 40 minutes daily

Ride your bike for one hour.

Swimming for half an hour can burn the excess fat in the body effectively.

Are you an obese person? Are you worried about the high blood cholesterol level? Do you want
to reduce the bad LDL cholesterol? Then try some of the above given home remedies to control
the blood cholesterol level and get benefitted by them. It is necessary to continue the remedies at
least for a few weeks to see the difference in cholesterol levels in the blood. You can use two or
three remedies together to get better and faster reduction in cholesterol level.

World Heart Day 29 sep

Posted on September 29, 2013 by RJI

Today is world heart day.take care of your

hearts.by proper dietand regular exercises..!!
If a good face is a letter of recommendation, a good heart is a letter of credit. !
Take care of heart.ncelebrate Life
Advisory # Get your blood pressure checked regularly ( High BP is the number 1 risk factor for hear
disease).
# Say no to tobacco avoid secondhand smoke.
#Be physically active.
# Have your blood glucose levels checked .

# Avoid high intake of saturated fats ,trans-fats, and salt as they increase your risk of suffering
from heart attack or stroke.
# Too much salt can lead to high blood pressure ;too many fats can lead to clogged arteries .

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR CHILD IS EATING IN

CHIPS .????
Posted on August 13, 2013 by RJI

DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR CHILD IS

EATING IN CHIPS .????
LAYSCLASSIC SALTED
ENERGY554kcal per 100g
Saturated fat 9.4g
Mufa 16g
Pufa 10g
Total fat 35.5g
If a child eats an entire packet of lays chips,he or she should not eat anything fatty for the next
three days,as 26g of unsaturated fat is more than three times the daily requirement(8to9g) of
saturated fat is between five and 10 times the daily requirement (1to2g) of a schoolchild.

What are Microwave Hazards?

Microwave ovens are found in almost every home and restaurant. It is an easy and convenient
way to heat and cook food. But, are they safe? In this article, we reveal the microwave hazards
found by various research studies. Read on to learn more.
Microwave Hazards
German, Russian and Swiss clinical studies have discovered the following microwave hazards:

Regular consumption of food heated or processed in a microwave oven can

cause permanent brain damage.

Micro-waved food creates certain by-products which cannot be broken down

by the human body.

Regular consumption of micro-waved foods can alter or shut down hormone

production in men and women.

The by-products created by micro-waving food can have permanent effects

on the human body.
Micro-waving foods alters or reduces the nutrients, vitamins and minerals
found in these foods.

Microwave ovens alter the minerals found in vegetables into cancerous free
radicals.

Consumption of micro-waved foods can cause tumors in the stomach and

intestines. Some health experts opine this is the leading cause of the rapid
rise in colon cancer rates in the US.

Prolonged consumption of micro-waved food items can increase cancerous

cells in the blood.

Another microwave hazard is that it can alter blood serum and the lymph
gland, which weakens the immune system.
Regular consumption of micro-waved food can affect intelligence, emotional
stability, concentration and memory power.

10 Common Habits That Damage the Kidneys~

1. Not emptying your bladder early:

2. Not drinking enough water:
3. Taking too much salt:

4. Not treating common infections quickly and properly:

5. Eating too much meat:
6. Not eating enough:
7. Painkiller abuse:
8. Missing your drugs:
9. Drinking too much alcohol:
10. Not resting enough: