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MILLET ZONE Natural Health Tips

WALKING : No matter how busy you are, always make it a point to take a walk in open air. Best is 75 minutes. Slow walk is also Okay. Glucose management in blood gets great by walking. It is good for bones, digestion, circulatory health, brain and stamina.

SALT : Table salt contains only 3 elements plus a few dangerous substances.. Sea salt contains as many as 60 essential minerals that help you to stay healthy and glowing. Even Pink Himalayan salt is good.

Groundnuts or Peanuts are great for health. Eat a fistful every day. DO NOT THROW away the pink cover. It has ‘Resveratrol’ which is a medicine for 100 diseases and is an anti-ageing agent. Researchers finally managed to confirm the connection between healthy living and peanuts. Just a few peanuts daily can reduce the risk of serious diseases.

Scientists claim that only 10g peanuts daily can reduce the risk of diseases of the respiratory system, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular problems.

Sugar is an enemy to Human’s health. Keep it away. It comes to you hidden in drinks, junk food, fast food, coffee and tea. Leave it out. Excessive amounts of free radicals are generated when you eat excessive sugar, which in turn causes mitochondrial and nuclear DNA damage, along with cell membrane and protein impairment. Your diet plays a crucial role when it comes to obesity and related health problems such as elevated blood sugar, insulin resistance and cancer.

Replace sugar with use of Honey and powdered organic palm Jaggery.

ORGANIC PALM JAGGERY HAS LOTS OF USEFUL NUTRIENTS.

The GI OF PALM SUGAR is low, replacing cane sugar or honey with palm sugar for all kinds of sweetening needs helps PREVENT diabetes and to loose weight.

Palm jaggery is the most beneficial and nutrient-rich variety of raw jaggery.

It is prepared from palm tree extract and is loaded with minerals and vitamins. Palm jaggery is rich in iron. Its regular consumption increases haemoglobin level and treats anaemia. It has 60 times more minerals than white sugar.

It is also the storehouse of many vitamins.Magnesium, on the other hand, regulates the nervous system.

High antioxidant content of this natural sweetener helps to protect body cells from damages caused by free radicals.

It is equally rich in calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.

This is the best sweetener for Diabetics in moderate quantities.

SELENIUM deficiency : This is one reason for Thyroid malfunctioning. Foods that supply Selenium are Shiitake/White Button Mushroom. Lima/Pinto Beans. Chia Seeds. Brown Rice. Seeds (Sunflower, Sesame, and Flax) Broccoli, Cabbage, Spinach, walnuts, raisins and Barnyard Millet.

Being a vegetarian keeps many diseases away. In the last 35 years, all meats and fish and eggs have gone the wrong way. Not at all healthy. They will not contribute to your health. Most powerful animals are vegetarians. We have a long elementary canal or a long digestive tract just like a goat or an elephant. Where as, Wolves, Tigers and Dogs have very short digestive tract suitable for meat eaters (carnivores).

Refined flours/MAIDA flours are treated with Alloxan, Calcium peroxide. Chlorine Dioxide, Nitrogen Dioxide, Chlorine, Azodicarbonamide and Benzoyl Peroxide. and other chemicals to bleach it white. Harmful to pancreas and cancer causing too.

Refined oils are pre heated, blended with cheapest available oils sourced from plant(Palm oil, Rapeseed oil/Canola oil, Cotton seed oil, outdated oilsetc) and mineral sources(from Oil refineries) and treated with many chemicals like non-foaming agents to look sparkling, odourless and uniform and have longer shelf life. They cause diseases.

Drink Ginger juice every morning, but do not add Sugar.

It increases your immunity.

It Keeps cancer away.

It increases your appetite.

It cures you of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

Leads to better Glucose maintenance in Blood.

It can help your tired muscles.

Helps keep Alzheimer’s disease away by slowing down death of your brain cells.

Sorghum, Bajra and Ragi for DIABETES : A BIG NO NO

Their Glycemic index (GI) is slightly better than Rice and Hybrid Wheat. But their foods are in range of 86 to 123 GI. Not useful for Diabetics.They have Fibre in the range of 1.5 to 3.6 and some great nutrition like Calcium, Iron etc. Good and neutral grains only for healthy young people.

To get rid of the pesticides on Fruits and vegetables :

Mix 20-30 grams of Tamarind in warm water, soak and squeeze all juice and mix. Keep fruits and vegetables submerged in this for 15 minutes. Wash them in running water and use them. A must for Grapes.

Mix two teaspoons of vinegar into 4 cups of water and use this for soaking your vegetables for 5 minutes. Later wash them. This can reduce insecticide residues by up to 80 percent.

(Only if you do not have access to Tamarind or Vinegar)Mix 10 drops of liquid detergent into one liter of water and use this to wash your vegetables. Afterwards, rinse the vegetables repeatedly in running tap water. This can reduce insecticide residues by 67 to 88 percent.

4 GOLDEN RULES FOR YOUR BEST HEALTH : Dr Khader

* Eat 5 Pancharatna Siri Dhanya (Ancient Millets) for Break fast, Lunch and Dinner.(One Millet a day)

* Stop eating/consuming Paddy Rice, Wheat, Sugar, Maida, Refined flour, Refined Oils, Processed foods, meat, fish, eggs and Milk products (other than home made curd/Yoghurt).

* Walk for 60 to 75 minutes that helps you to spend Glucose in your total blood (6 to 7 grams) and keep your glucose management healthy.

* If possible, meditate in early morning with some reference to the almighty that created us. Lead a clean minded life and sleep well.

PROTEINS : Rich sources are Peas, Spinach, kale, Broccoli, sprouted seeds, mushrooms, asparagus and Millets like Foxtail millet and chia seeds.

Sweets are unnatural foods to our digestive system which likes foods to have 108 stages of bio chemical digestive stages &reactions. Siri Dhanya millets fulfill that need fully.

Red meats and processed meats are cancer causing. UN also declared so. Infact they use carbon monoxide to treat meat to look attractive for weeks. It is banned in japan and Canada.

Green Leafy Vegetables are great for one’s health. Also cleanse the blood and provide lots of good nutrients. But get rid of pesticides first.

Radish is a great cleanser of lower abdomen and best for woman’s reproductive health too.

Calcium providers : Yoghurt, Milk, Spinach, Beans, Bok choy, Dried figs, Kale, Almonds, Sesame seeds, Mustard greens, Broccoli & Oranges.

Sprouted seeds have more nutrients than usual. That is nature’s gift. Use as many variety of seed sprouts as you can. They add to your vital energy.

Many pesticides are used even on fruits these days. Top 11 fruits with pesticides : Peaches, Grapes, Strawberries, Apples, plums, pears, Cherries, Nectarins, Blue berries, Pomegranates and Water melon.

All processed foods increase the risk of diseases and cancer. Even a common bread maker may be using nearly 200-250 chemicals unknown to you. Same applies to biscuits, pastries, Pizza, Burger, Finger chips and many other junk foods. Food additives are misnamed, hidden, disguised, misinformed and are numerous. They hurt your health.

Greens, safe fruits, Vegetables, whole grains, unrefined flours and fresh unrefined cold pressed oils are good for you.

Exotic fruits do not mean you get great nutrition from them. Even Guava fruit has great content of ‘C’ Vitamin. Bananas are great fruits.

Sour Sop/Guyabano/Graviola fruit which is more easily available in Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia is a great Cancer fighter.

Chocolates contain insect remnants and they cause lung infections and Asthma.

Liver is a very strong organ and cannot be easily spoiled. Alcohol spoils it and chemicals can too.Bottle gourd, Coccinia (Donda kaya), Grape fruit (Dabba kaya), Beets, Cruciferous vegetables , Juice of leaves from Bengal quince/golden apple/Japanese bitter orange/ stone apple or wood apple (Bilwa patram) and juice of leaves from Pongamia are great for Liver cleansing.

Researchers say Pringles (A mixture of Rice, wheat and Potato) are most toxic products on sale.

Acrylamide, is a dangerous carcinogenic substance which is toxic to the nervous system in humans and animals, far more than allowed, are found in chips as well. This chemical is created when preparing food at high temperatures, whether baked or roasted, including potato chips. As a general rule, the chemical is formed when food is heated enough to produce a fairly dry and brown/yellow surface.

All foods that are processed or cooked at temperatures above 100 ˚C may contain acrylamide. Potato chips are notoriously high in this dangerous chemical. So high, in fact, that in 2005 the state of California actually sued makers of potato chips for failing to warn California consumers about the health risks of acrylamide in their products.

CARROTS : Provide Vitamin A, K and C, calcium, Sodium, potassium, vitamin B6, copper, folic acid, thiamine and magnesium. Fights Cancer, heart disease, Vision problems, Protects Liver.

Beetroot : Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate (vitamin B9), B 6, manganese, Magnesium, potassium, iron and vitamin C.

Beetroots and beetroot juice have been associated with numerous health benefits, including improved blood flow, lower blood pressure and increased exercise performance. its top-greens have been found to offer protection against coronary artery disease and stroke, lower cholesterol levels within the body, and have anti-aging effects.

Coriander/Dhania /Cilantro juice is very good as a kidney, Lung and blood cleanser and anti-cancer.

Sweet potatoes are great food for healthy people and diabetics too.

Drum stick vegetable & its leaves (Moringa) are great for health and nutrition. Research uncovered potent anti-diabetes activity of this super-vegetable, which improved blood sugar profiles in diabetic rats and, amazingly, actually seemed to repair damaged insulin-producing cell islets on the diabetic rats’ pancreas tissue. The essential oil of Moringa oleifera seeds kills up to 76% of human breast cancer cells after 24 hours. The researchers attributed the essential oil’s cancer killing power to the unique fatty acids present. MORINGA is an immune-booster, antifungal, antibacterial, antidepressant, anti-diabetes, pain and fever reducer and can even provide relief from asthma.

Friendly foods for Kidney are Cabbage, Cauliflower, Red Grapes, Cherries, water melon, Lemon, Pumpkin seeds, Apples, kale, sweet potatoes, Bell pepper etc.

Eating Garlic reduces risk of Lung and bowel cancer and also a great blood cleanser.

Extra Virgin Olive oil is great for health and also anti-cancer.(If you can get the genuine one)

Wheat grass is great anti-cancer food. Nutritionally, wheatgrass is said to contain 98 of the 102 earth elements. It has twice the amount of Vitamin A as carrots and has a higher Vitamin C content than oranges. It contains the full spectrum of B vitamins, as well as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium and potassium in a balanced ratio. Wheatgrass is a complete source of protein, supplying all of the essential amino acids about 17 types of them and about 80 known enzymes.

Maintain your blood to be slightly alkaline. Acidic nature invites cancer. Eat right foods.

Pumpkin seeds are alkaline, fight cancer and Diabetes.

Eating in Banana leaves is a great health booster. Banana leaves contain a polyphenol called EGCG also found in green tea. They fight off free radicals which cause ailments like cancer and heart disease. It cleanses blood, stimulates appetite, helps digestion, aids good skin, cures ulcer, treats bladder related diseases and boosts immunity. They also contain Vitamin A, Calcium, Carotene and Citric acid.

Allergies and cancer are on the rise due to genetically Modified foods.

The fizzy, tingle felt when drinking soda pop is because of the ingredient sodium benzoate . The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) claims it is generally recognised as safe; however this chemical has been linked to hyperactive behavior in children.

Good nutrition will prevent 95% of all disease.

Clean up your blood arteries with Kodo Millet, Barnyard Millet, Cinnamon, Garlic, Ginger, Green leafy vegetables, Radish, Fermented cabbage, Moringa leaves, Sesame seeds and Turmeric.

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEVER : 6 carrots, 3 Celery stalks, 1 cup Pine apple pulp and Juice from 1/2 Lime. Drink twice a day.

A popular preservative in bakery foods and noodles : TBHQ tertiary-butyl hydroquinone. It's a commonly used ingredient in processed foods of all kinds (including popular chicken nuggets, crackers, peanut butter cups, Wheat Thins crackers, frozen pizza, Taco's beans and much more).

But you can also find it in varnishes, lacquers, and pesticide products, as well as cosmetics and perfumes to reduce the evaporation rate and improve stability. 5 grams of it can be Lethal to humans, say researchers.

Ajinamoto/Chinese salt/MSG/Mono Sodium Glutamate : The monosodium glutamate (MSG) in instant noodles is reason enough to avoid them. MSG is an excitotoxin, which means it overexcites your nerve cells to the point of damage or death, causing brain dysfunction and damage to varying degrees. It is a brain frying Neuro toxin.

Canola oil and Soya oil need to be kept away. All refined oils are dangerous. 94% of Soya in USA is Genetically Modified which uses a lot of Glyphosate chemical. Till recently USA govt asked for a limit of this chemical at 6 ppm. Recently it increased to 40 ppm. Strange is n't it ?

Thousands of studies linki soya to malnutrition, digestive distress, immune-system breakdown, thyroid dysfunction, cognitive decline, reproductive disorders and infertility—even cancer and heart disease. Here is just a sampling of the health effects that have been linked to soy consumption:

Breast cancer
Brain damage
Infant abnormalities
Thyroid disorders
Kidney stones
Immune system impairment
Severe, potentially fatal food allergies
Impaired fertility
Danger during pregnancy and nursing. Any takers?

Canola oil comes from Rape seed oil which is considered inedible to humans. In 1950 it was banned too. In non-chemical pesticides, Rape seed oil is the main ingredient. Now they do lots of processing to remove poisons by using more chemicals (like Hexane) and use it to feed humans.

Turmeric has been found to be having numerous health benefits with especially powerful anti-inflammatory and neuro-protective properties that can improve cognitive function and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. Turmeric can save your brain from Flouride poisoning too.

Raw walnuts have 15 times more Antioxidant potency than Vitamin E.

Glycemic index of de-hulled oats is very low. 22. But oat meal is 55 and instant oat meal is 89. So watch out what you buy and eat.

Glycemic index (The ability to quickly turn to Glucose - Values ranging from 15 to 150 and around and above 80 being not healthy for Diabetics) Glycemic Index of Ragi foods is 123, Sorghum foods is 110 and Bajra too 82 and Maize Chapathi is 89. Most of them not helpful to Diabetics. (Though much better than Polished Rice and Hybrid wheat products)

Bengal gram has lowest Glycemic index-17. White bread 70 and morning coffee 79.

Drinking Lemon water helps digestion, improves immunity and turns system in to alkaline in nature (Anti-cancer). It is also anti-tumour and improves brain functioning.

Flax seeds are high in fiber, High in Anti-oxidants, Omega-3 fatty acids. Help weight loss, help digestion, Lower the cholesterol and gluten free.

FENNEL SEEDS : (saunf seeds) Has Anti-microbial properties. Fights bad breath. Aids in digestion. Fights Flatulence, Constipation, heart burn and irritable bowel syndrome. Removes toxins and excess water. Saves from colon cancer. Helps menstrual health too. On the whole a great spice.

FASTING : Going hungry is good for 1/2 day or 1 day or even prolonged time. Fasting is a tradition that’s been incorporated into many ancient cultures, from Vedic to Buddhist and more, fasting should not be confused with starvation. It’s the process of restrain and control from the sensorial experience of eating and at the same time making sure you are doing it correctly. The research shows that cycles of prolonged fasting protect against immune system damage and induce immune system regeneration. They concluded that fasting shifts stem cells from a dormant state to a state of self-renewal.

Commercial Yoghurts : They need to be avoided. They may look attractive with colors and fruit additives but there will be less yoghurt and more of unhealthy corn syrup in them.

Toothpastes: Are you using a toxic toothpaste? These ingredients are just some of the things you MUST avoid: Check the contents on pack.
1. Fluoride 2. Triclosan 3. Sodium lauryl sulfate 4. Parabens 5. Carrageenan 6. Propylene glycol7. Diethanolamine 8. Microbeads. Infact nothing beats Activated chrcoal with a pinch of salt and peppermint in it. It is the most effective teeth cleaner. Coconut oil, Baking Soda and Peppermint oil is another combination that is healthy alternative.

Commercial Milk : Estrogen and Oxytocin are the steroids injected to make cows give milk for many months after giving birth to calves. But this comes to us through milk. Our children get it every day. thats why the age of 'puberty' in girls has come down from 15 to 7 or 8 years age. Still, no one is bothered about it. How about you?

ALUMINIUM vessels : Do not use them to cook or store food. MIt can cause many diseases. Our ancient people never used them for the same reason.

Aspartame [also called NutraSweet, or AminoSweet] is not healthy. It is popularly used as a sugar alternative and in diet drinks. In a new study observing over 60,000 women, diet drinks containing aspartame consumed at 2 or more per day increased the risk of heart related illness by 50%. This is added to the list of studies that have shown aspartame causes fast paced kidney decline, brain and neurological damage, and is linked to increased rates of leukaemia and lymphoma and more.

MICROWAVE ovens : They need to be absolutely avoided. Heating your food in the microwave can strip away its original nutrients. Molecular structure in your food to change, and as a result diminishes the nutrient content in the food. They also create cancer causing chemicals in food. The plastic containers used to heat these microwave meals have been found to release the carcinogens along with other harmful toxins into your food which is then absorbed by your body.

WORDS used by Food Processing industry mean something else. words like 'No Sugar', 'Artificially flavored' and 'Natural flavour' & 'Low fat' could mean more dangerous things. Beware.

Eating Pork and NOT_WELL_COOKED pork can prove fatal.

The species found in pork, known as Taenia Solium, infect humans in two forms: a) when you consume pork from infected pigs that hasn’t been properly cooked; this results in taeniasis – an adult worm thriving in the intestines of the pig that can affect humanbrain, and b) in the form of larvae through contact with feces from an infected pig or human; this can infect a number of tissues in the human body.

If the larvae enter the nervous system, the infection can result in neurocysticercosis, a serious brain infection. If the worm invades the brain, this infection can even cause epilepsy. According to the World Health Organization, almost one third of epilepsy cases in countries where this infection is common are people who have previously been infected with neurocysticercosis.

Herbs and Spices : Garlic, oregano, cloves, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and ginger have been shown in multiple studies to fight cancer. Turmeric and black pepper make for a powerful cancer-killing duo. Most of you have heard of the incredible benefits of turmeric and it's cancer-killing properties. Turmeric is known to actually outperform many pharmaceutical drugs for various diseases. The only problem with turmeric is that the beneficial component to which all the hoopla is about, curcumin, is not easily absorbed by the body. Black pepper contains piperine, a chemical with powerful antioxidant properties. Pepper and turmeric together allow the body to absorb more turmeric. Reports range from a 200% increase to over 2,000%! Ginger and cinnamon, two other powerhouse herbs known to fight cancer,

Black cumin seed oil (from Kalonji seeds) inhibits cancer cell activity and can even kill some types of cancer cells. Scientific research has shown that black seed oil (Nigella sativa) is an effective treatment for cancer in animal studies, and can be as effective as anti-cancer drugs for some types of cancer. Black cumin seed oil and its extract thymoquinone have powerful benefits for various inflammatory diseases including liver cancer, melanoma skin cancer, pancreatic cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer, bone cancer, stomach cancer, lymphoma, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and brain cancer.

Cucumber has lots of anti-oxidant properties. It protects your brain, reduces risk of cancer, fights inflammation and improves digestion.

POTASSIUM : This mineral electrolyte is necessary for muscle contraction, cardiac health, bone strength and proper digestion. bananas, Orange juice, Dried figs, raisins, Peanuts, milk and Yoghurt are good sources of Potassium.

ORGANIC food is great. Denmark will be the first country to go 100% organic , soon. Sikkim is also known to go organic. Best nutrients are found in organic food. Till 60 years ago, ALL FOOD WAS ORGANIC.

Kidneys health : Garlic, Onions, Apple, Grapes, olive oil, Cauliflower and cabbage are good.

ACIDIC foods and ALKALINE FOODS :

Human blood pH should be slightly alkaline ( 7.35 - 7.45 ). Below or above this range means symptoms and disease. A pH of 7.0 is neutral. A pH below 7.0 is acidic. A pH above 7.0 is alkaline.

An acidic pH can occur from, an acid forming diet, emotional stress, toxic overload, and/or immune reactions or any process that deprives the cells of oxygen and other nutrients. The body will try to compensate for acidic pH by using alkaline minerals. If the diet does not contain enough minerals to compensate, a build up of acids in the cells will occur.

An acidic balance will: decrease the body's ability to absorb minerals and other nutrients, decrease the energy production in the cells, decrease it's ability to repair damaged cells, decrease it's ability to detoxify heavy metals, make tumor cells thrive, and make it more susceptible to fatigue and illness. A blood pH of 6.9, which is only slightly acidic, can induce coma and death.

ALKALIZING VEGETABLES : Welcome these.
Alfalfa
Beet Greens, Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage, Cauliflower
Carrot
Celery
Cucumber
Edible Flowers
Eggplant
Fermented Veggies
Garlic
Green Beans
Green Peas
Kale
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens
Onions
Peas
Peppers
Pumpkin
Radishes
Sea Veggies
Spinach, green
Spirulina
Sprouts
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
Wheat Grass

ACIDIFYING GRAINS, GRAIN PRODUCTS : Avoid or Keep to minimum.
Amaranth
Barley
Bran, oat
Bran, wheat
Bread
Corn
Cornstarch
Crackers, soda
Flour, wheat
Flour, white
Macaroni
Noodles
Oatmeal
Oats (rolled)
Quinoa
Rice (all)
Rice Cakes
Rye
Spaghetti
Spelt
Wheat Germ
Wheat