TOP 10 VEGETABLES FOR A HEALTHY DIET

It is said that just eating 8-9 servings of vegetables in a day, you can improve your body's immunity against diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart ailments. But which vegetables are better disease-fighters than others? Here are top 10 vegetables for a healthy diet, that definitely set the ball rolling.

 Tomatoes: Technically called a fruit, tomatoes are mostly eaten as a well-liked vegetable. Tomatoes have lycopene and red orbs which are well known for their cancer-defending properties. They are full of Vitamin A and Vitamin K which help in keeping your blood pressure levels under control.

 Broccoli: When one talks about vegetables which can fight diseases effectively, broccoli ranks amongst the highest. They are a storehouse of antioxidants which help in fighting rectal, lungs and stomach cancers. They are also rich in folate, Vitamin C and beta-carotene which help in boosting your immunity to fight against colds and flus.

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WHAT’S THE BEST DRINK OF ALL?

But, here, what most of them tend to forget is that our body is comprised of 50 to 60 per cent of water and needs to be replenished on a daily basis. Generally, eight glasses of fluids per day is recommended by medicos but this varies greatly according to the exercise level and diet that the individual follows. 

Water: One should either drink warm water or water at room temperature. If you have existing digestive problems, cold water can just make it worse.Make sure that you use a good water purifier. Squeeze lemon, wedges into your water for a good flavour.

 Herbal teas: Caffeine-free herbal teas are an excellent form of fluids. Peppermint, chamomile, and caraway in particular improve digestion and reduce bloating. You can also go for green tea.

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Daily aspirin 'cuts cancer death risk'

Oxford scientists have revealed that taking a daily dose of aspirin lowers the chance of dying from cancer by more than a third.

Their research also found that the pills not only reduce the likelihood of contracting the illness, they also protect against it spreading.

They claimed that the evidence is so strong that in future the NHS watchdog NICE may issue guidelines telling doctors to prescribe aspirin to cancer sufferers, the Daily Mail reported.

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India's first Mr Universe turns 100

Manohar Aich, India's first Mr Universe, turned 100 on Sunday. Nicknamed 'Pocket Hercules' because of his compact 4-foot-11-inch frame, Aich won the world bodybuilding title in 1952. He overcame many hurdles, including poverty and a stint in jail, before he won the Mr Universe title. Aich says the secret to long life is a healthy diet and his ability to be happy.

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World Sleep Day

Snoring has emerged as one of the commonest causes of couples opting for separate bedrooms or filing for divorce in western countries. 

 

However, few are aware that in many cases Obstructive Sleep Aponea (OSA) wherein snoring is accompanied with breathlessness for few moments during sleep is life threatening, causing heart or respiratory failure, irregular heart beating and increased resistance to insulin. The condition can be easily cured; saving a dear one’s life by timely medical help.

 

On the concluding day of two-day seminar (CME) and Workshop held by Department of ENT & Head Neck Surgery of Amandeep Hospital, Amritsar to mark the “World Sleep day”, as many as four ‘Live Surgeries’ were conducted to rectify the sleep disorder of OSA.

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