Eat To Cheat On Age

Investing in a healthy diet can help reduce the likelihood of suffering from ailments as well as many visible effects of aging. Growing old gracefully is an art - with a little help from right food.

A guide to top every day foods to keep you looking and feeling younger.

Carrot

Beta carotene which the body converts into vitamin A, is specially important for eye health. It also of great benefit to a skin, and the immune and digestive systems. Carrots are also loaded with fibre and water, which cleanse the liver and plump out the skin to stave off wrinkles.

Banana

Bananas are high in potassium which keeps high blood pressure in check and reduces risk of heart disease. Bananas high fiber content helps in constipation. Vitamin B6 in banana regulates blood glucose level enhancing your mood and can mean end to pills

Grapes

Grapes are full of power full anti-oxidant, grapes help to prevent bad cholesterol from oxidizing and blood from clotting, and so protect the heart and circulatory system. High in both water and fibre grapes are also good for detoxifying the liver.

Pineapple

Rich in vitamin C, pineapple supports the immune system and defends against free redicals, which can cause premature aging. Pineapple has anti-inflammatory benefits, helpful for joint problems.

Avocado

Loaded with vitamin C and E, avocado are excellent for keeping skin soft and healthy, and for maintaining glossy hair. High in omega 3 fatty acid the help prevent wrinkles enhance rain power and treat arthritic pain.

Beetroot

Containing the powerful antioxidant betacyanin, it purifys the blood and has anti-carcinogenic properties. It boots the body's natural defences in the liver, regenerating immune cells. Also contain silica, vital for healthy skin, hair, finger nails, ligaments, tendons and bones.

10 Healthy Effects of Holy Basils

With swine flu becoming the talk of the town, basil leaves are suddenly a health must have. Everyone knows how they help in enhancing our immunity. It is one of the most miraculous herbs ever known because of the below mentioned point

• It is rich antioxidants, potassium, vitamin A and C, basil leaves have anti inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-inflective and diuretic properties.
• To get rid of fever, cough and cold boil 20 basil leaves in 200ml water. Drink warm in the morning.
• The drinking of basil-leaf tea keeps the blood pressure even
• For healthy, shiny and white teeth, mix the juice of basil leaves and lemon and apply to teeth after brushing. You can also apply this mixture to your face for flawless skin.
• Drink a glass of basil leaves juice every morning to keep your heart in great shape

• To avoid catching eye infection, soak a few basil leaves overnight in water. In the morning, strain the mixture and wash your eyes with this solution.
• If you are down with chicken pox or malaria then drink juice of basil leaves mixed with a pinch of saffron powder it hastens recovery.
• Crush a few basil leaves with a little rock salt and swallow with a little water. Drinking the tea made of dried basil leaves also gives quick relief by inducing sweating and urination.
• A few basil leaves should be chewed in the case of mouth infection to cure that condition. Basil leaves are very effective in for ulcers which are mostly wounds in the stomach.
• Keep some basil blossoms with you and smell them every now and again. In chronic cases, a drop of the essence of basil blossom put in the handkerchief and smelt at intervals cures the nose-bleeding almost totally. Drinking basil juice with honey is also recommended.