Thursday 18 July 2013

Health Benefits of Dates (khajoor)

Dates are unbelievable energy giving fruit.People don't know much about its miraculous benefits.Every date have 9 different Minerals and 7 different Vitamins and its is also a good source of Protein.It is very easily digestible food.It is not only a fruit but also a complete food.Dates have very minor fat.It is very good source of Potassium and carbohydrates.If we compare dates with other fruits Dates have more calories than any other fruits.1 kg Dates have 3000 calories whereas 1 kg apricot have 520 calories 1 kg wheat have 2200 calories and 1 kg meat have 2245 calories.
Health benefits of DATE:
  1. Dates are rich in vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, copper, and magnesium. Some of these are found in our plasma and are advantageous for our health
  2. Dates have high sugar content which will give you energy very quickly after consumption
  3. Dates have huge benefits during pregnancy and due to their high energy and iron source, which aids mothers during the weakening of their bodies and loss of blood during birth
  4. Dates are said to help in the cure of intestinal disorders. They help the friendly bacteria in our intestines keep any abnormal activity in check
  5. Dates are considered laxatives, and so will help with constipation
  6. They have been reported to keep our hearts healthy
  7. Studies suggest that dates are beneficial against abdominal cancer
Sexual Benefits
  1. GOOD for sexual power. soak 7-10 dates in water or milk at night time and drink water in the morning and eat dates or make juice.this will give you alot of energy in minutes.

Nutritional Value of Dates are as under:
Dates (Phoenix dactylifera), medjool,
Nutritive Value per 100 g
(Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
PrincipleNutrient ValuePercentage of RDA
Energy277 Kcal14%
Carbohydrates74.97 g58%
Protein1.81g3%
Total Fat0.15 g<1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Dietary Fiber6.7 g18%
Vitamins
Folates15 µg 4%
Niacin1.610 mg10%
Pantothenic acid0.805 mg16%
Pyridoxine0.249 mg19%
Riboflavin0.060 mg4.5%
Thiamin0.050 mg4%
Vitamin A149 IU5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin K2.7 µg 2%
Electrolytes
Sodium1 mg0%
Potassium696 mg16%
Minerals
Calcium64 mg6.5%
Copper0.362 mg40%
Iron0.90 mg11%
Magnesium54 mg13%
Manganese0.296 mg13%
Phosphorus62 mg9%
Zinc0.44 mg4%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß89 µg --
Crypto-xanthin-ß0 µg --
Lutein-zeaxanthin23 µg --

Walk After Eating

The walks after eating can control blood sugar. when we eat it increase blood sugar in our body and it increase the risk of type-2 diabetes.study shows the if an adult walk 45 minutes after meals regularly can reduce overall blood sugar.
According to recent study walk after eating reduce 20% to 25% bad fat which is bad for heart.Long walk after eating can activate blood vessel 25% more than normal.
Other health benefits of Walking After Eating are:
  • Taking a walk in the evening after dinner is a great 2-part step to weight loss.  First, it has all the benefits of a normal walk, taken at any time of day. Second, it helps start digestion of the big dinner you just ate.  
  • Getting a jump on digestion will help continue that process through the nigh
  • Reduce depression
  • Increase muscular power
  • Lower back pain
  • Reduce high blood pressure
  • Help reduce hypertension
  • Reduce BAD cholestrol and increase good cholestrol
  • Help create strong bone
  • Reduce fat
  • Reduces the risk of Type II diabetes
  • 30 min walk can Increases one’s metabolism
  • 45 min walk Increases the immune system
  • And most important it can increase love if you are walking with you partner.