Style can lead a fashion trend

February 1Fashion & StyleAdmin

Fashion and style are one of the most talked terms in the fashion industry however people often mix them as one. In fact both are separate with different meaning. Fashion is the present trend prevailing in the market which has got hype from magazines, TV and movies and on the fashion runways. It is a thing that keeps on changing. One hit movie can make one thing in fashion and another can make another thing in fashion, for example the sun glasses of Ray-Ban were sold like a hot cake after the movie Men In Black.

Fashion is an idea that keeps on changing because of the changes in the popular industry. Fashion industry is directly influenced by music, books, television, movies, etc. As we know this world is full of different kinds of people from different culture and countries however they have something in common. It is highly possible that people carry the same taste for food, the same style for clothing and the same style for living. These small-small traits have built the fashion of today.

Fashion is the influence drawn from various sources and makes our life style. It has no fixed boundaries however it helps in understanding the social group in which one is living. The popular trend makes branding and it has influenced people to such an extent that companies have made their niche and made their target audience aware about their latest trend in such a way that people now know what suits best their life style. Each product stands out from others like make up, watches, shoes, jewelry, sun glasses etc. Fashion creates styles of everything we use.

On the other hand style is something very personal – acceptance or likeness for anything for an individual. It is something and that something goes against the new fashion trends. After all it is person’s own matter of selection, preferences and opinion. It is true that style is something that can be altered, modified and customized on an individual level in respect to one’s own personality and body. Style is something very permanent in nature. It doesn’t change so easily. It is not only related with your clothing however it is something as a part of your individual that makes your own style a way of speaking, introducing yourself or your crafts or abilities.

It is seen that stylish people remain with themselves no matter how fast the fashion has changed. Their focus is on their preferences first and they balance their individuality with conformity. However, it is also seen that some styles are so unique that some designers use it to give a new and creative touch to their fashion trend.

A designer Isabel Toledo says about style: “It is an effective way to carve out your individuality. Style is content . . . common property. It belongs to no one, and to everyone. A person with true style is displaying a fertile and thinking mind. The truth is we’re all born with an inner voice that serves as our personal style guiding light. People with style dress in harmony with their inner most authentic selves.”

Women Love High Heels

January 25Fashion & StyleAdmin

High heels are one of the most provocative accessories. Centuries after centuries high heels have been in fashion. Historians found that high heels were adopted by the European aristocracy in the 1600s as a signal of status. Gradually women started wearing heels. Marilyn Monroe once said, “I don’t know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot!”

High heels not only make you look taller, better but it also gives you a perfect feminine figure. In fact when you wear high heels, it pushes the bosom forward and butts backward. Men love to see this. Fashion historian Caroline Cox once said: “Men like an exaggerated female figure.”

Study at Portsmouth in UK found that the female walk is perceived as much more attractive when wearing high heels than not. It is found that it enhances the sex specific elements in the female gait including greater pelvic rotation, increased vertical motion at the hip, shorter strides and higher number of steps per minute.

Dr. Raj Persaud and Adrian Furnham say: “Female baboons with a larger than normal swelling of the bottom associated with the sexually receptive period of their cycle, arouse greater sexual interest in males. High heels similarly exaggerate the sex-speciﬁc aspects of the female walk which could cause sexual arousal in males.”

The wall Street Journal report says that just in US only women spent $38.5 billion on shoes where more than half of the sales were on high heels. The famous French footwear designer Christian Louboutin sells over 500,000 pairs of shoes per year at prices ranging from $395 to $6,000. The market of high heels is always very high and women love wearing high heels no matter how painful they are. Louboutin told the New Yorker: “I hate the whole concept of comfort. It’s like when people say, ‘Well, we’re not really in love, but we’re in a comfortable relationship.’ You’re abandoning a lot of ideas when you are too into comfort. ‘Comfy’ — that’s one of the worst words!”

However, a survey says that, most women’s feet starts aching just after one hour and six minutes. Furthermore, one in three women admit to walking home shoeless due to the relentless throbbing. Elizabeth Semmelhack of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto says: “The high heel was worn for centuries throughout the near east as a form of riding footwear,” She believes that it was somewhere in the mid-19^th century pornography photographs of naked women in heels that brought the erotic aura and infused the idea of a modern feminine identity into the mind.

The famous Hollywood actress Kate Winslet says: “I often look at women who wear great jeans and high heels and nice t-shirt wandering around the city and I think: I should make a move like that. But then I think they can’t be happy in those heels. “

Jeans

January 19Fashion & StyleAdmin

If we talk about clothes and fabrics then we can’t miss the name Jeans. After all it holds a history of 400 years. Jeans got its name because its clothes were coming from Genoa region in Italy. Later French weavers of de Nimes tried to replicate this fabric and from the denim got its name. In fact it was 1873 as cotton rivets were introduced and market got all time high. Today Jeans are the one item that fills your wardrobe. No matter the age, gender and country or race. Everyone loves to wear Jeans. They are now clothes, which were once worn by working men only, which are now popularly acceptable by the elite class women too. Nina Garcia, who has held the post of Fashion Director at Elle and Marie Claire magazines once said: “Nothing is more alluring than a woman who looks good in her Jeans.”

A pair of tight Jeans can make a woman more attractive. In today’s market there are jeans in all shape and size. All you need is to understand your body size and feel comfortable in it. You may be apple shaped gals, Celery Stalk-Shaped Gals, Sugar Snap Pea-Shaped Gals, Pear-Shaped Gals, jeans are available for all shapes.

In fact, Jeans allows you a wide variety. A good pair of jeans is a timeless possession that will never go out of style and fashion. It is available in shorts, slim-fits, low-rise, skinnies, ripped, boyfriends, vintage light washed jeans etc. The good thing about Jeans is that it is available in all sizes, from tall to short guys. Go in the shop and get your jeans.

It is true that fashion trends have been showcased on glamorous runways but the real presence of clothing is still the jeans. Anthropologist and author of Blue Jeans book Danny Miller, who has traveled several countries from the Philippines to Turkey, India and Brazil – found that almost half of the population wore jeans on any given day.

Jeans is a wonderful material which is good to your skin. You must have read about a student Josh Le from the University of Alberta, Canada who wore a pair of Jeans for 15 months, around 330 times, without washing them, then they tested them in a lab then again Le wore them for 13 days and tested them again, their finding says: “There did not appear to be differences in the bacterial carriage depending on whether the jeans had been worn for 15 months or only 13 days.”

Jeans are for rough and tough use and for stylish living. It is a wonderful thing and one of the best reasons for its popularity is its durability, easy-to-wear, easy-style. Most jeans are affordable (unless you try a designer pair). It is available in a variety of cuts and styles.

Giorgio Armani once said: “Jeans represent democracy in fashion.”

35 Amazing Benefits of Peanuts for Skin, Hair & Health

January 11Food for better livingAdmin

Groundnuts are most commonly used as roasted snacks in India. It is one of the important foods in the kitchen. It is available throughout the year in India. It is full of vital nutrients and it is a cashew nut for the poor.

Health benefits of peanuts:

It is rich in vitamins, minerals, nutrients and anti-oxidants so it gives more energy source.
It helps to control bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol in the body. It contains mono-unsaturated fatty acids especially oleic acid that prevents coronary diseases.
It is full of proteins and the amino acids found in the groundnuts are very important for proper growth and development of the body.
It has high concentration of Poly-phenolic anti-oxidants. P-Coumaric acid reduces the production of carcinogenic nitrous-amines that reduce the risk of stomach cancer.
The anti-oxidant resveratrol increases the production of nitric oxide that prevents heart strokes.
It has poly-phenolic anti-oxidant that prevents heart diseases, cancers, nervous diseases and viral or fungal infections.
In several parts of India peanuts are boiled – 2 fold increases the Biochanin A and 4 times increases Genistein content. It also reduces the damage done by free radicals.
It has Vitamin E that helps maintaining the integrity of cells of mucous membrane and the skin.
It has B complex, vitamins like niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, pantothenic and several others.
It has potassium, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium and Zinc which are very important minerals for the proper function of the body.
It reduces the risk of gall stones and gallbladder disease by 25%.
It helps with controlling weight. Study says that woman who eats peanuts or peanut butter at least twice a week is less likely to suffer from obesity.
It reduces the risk of colon cancer especially in women by 58% and in men up to 27%.
If a pregnant woman eats peanuts then the chances of baby to be born with serious neural tube defects is reduced by 70%.
It helps with controlling the blood sugar levels.
It has Tryptophan which increases the release of the chemical called serotonin and due to low serotonin levels people get depression.
Benefits of Peanuts for skin:
It helps in the disorders like Psoriasis and eczema
It has fatty acid that reduces swelling of skin redness.
It has Vitamin E, Zinc and magnesium that fights the bacteria and keeps the skin glowing.
It has protein that helps in cell regeneration.
It has fatty acids which are critical to the brain nerve cells.
Fatty acids help some brain friendly cells that help in controlling stress management and mood swings to prevent various skin disorders like wrinkles, fine lines and dullness.
It helps with releasing the toxins and waste from the body. Toxins in body cause breakout, dullness and excess oil.
It has magnesium that calms our nerves, muscles and blood vessels to provide better blood flow in the skin.
It has Vitamin E that defends the skin’s cells against damage of oxidative stress.
It protects us from harsh UV rays of the sun to protect skin against sun burn and damages.
It has Vitamin C which is required for the production of collagen. It is important for the tendons skin and cartilage. It provides firmness and elasticity to the skin to keep it young and supple.
It has Beta carotene, an anti-oxidant which is important for your skin’s health. It is converted into vitamin A in the body which helps in the growth and repair of the body tissues.
It helps to heal wounds and bruises at a faster pace.
It has Omega 3 Fatty acids that help our skin in several ways. It lowers the risk of skin cancer. It moisturizes and hydrates the skin from within to treat dry and scaly skin.
It helps with treating skin problems like pustules, skin rashes and rosacea.
It can also be used as peanut butter facial mask.
Benefits of Peanuts for Hair:
It has Omega 3 Fatty acids that strengthen scalp health and hair follicles to promote hair growth.
It has larginine, an amino acid that helps with treatment of male baldness and to encourage the growth of healthy hair.
It makes strong hair by maintaining proper level of vitamin E that ensures rich supply of healthy hair.

Eat good amount of ground nuts every day and give your food a good amount of Vitamins and minerals and other vital elements that are essentials for our body.

Meaning of Fashion

December 31Fashion & StyleAdmin

A Singaporean authoress Jess C. Scott once said: “The human body is the best work of art.” And art means the visual creative activity that was primarily made for beauty and emotional power. When we talk about the emotions of a human then we are covering a larger part of human behavior than connotes personality. Personality is the internal part of an individual which definitely reflects externally as in how one chooses to react or act, behaves, eats and chooses to dress. This depiction of individuality is his or her fashion of working or maintaining his of her life style. In this big world of human we can find that a lot of people carry similar taste, habits, and preferences in their dressing, dining and life style.

Fashion industry is all about this art. The main objective of fashion is to decorate the human and their life with colors, design and patterns that can accentuate the eyes. Our world is very volatile. It keeps on changing due to influences of one culture over another. This has made a great aura of creativity and imagination that is creating new trends globally and we start to individualize ourselves while looking at to which social group we belong.

Our dressing and choice of luxury starts defining our personality trait. Young and fashionable, officer goers, city dwellers, professionals, everyone got a way of dressing, meeting people and dining space, all of which starts stating to which social group one belongs. We developed a taste for using a brand that promises a good quality and better lifestyle. This new trend has created a demand for products like watches, shoes, jewelry, sun glasses and of course designer’s clothes.

A new awareness has come to people and people start making their own fashion statements, a style, and a way to look. Movie industry further added fuel to this trend and it gained more mass appeal. People become more and more concussed about fashion and their outfits.

Everyone likes to have their own fashion statement – that means how you dress up, put on your make up, and do your hair. All this is your fashion statement. All this tells in what kind of fashion you are in, what kind of lifestyle you enjoy, which age, culture and era you feel to live in. In fact it tells many more other things about you.

Fashion is a live thing. It is all about how society feels itself mentally. Conservative society has different style or clothing whereas free society has some differences. Fashion is all about the acceptance of a lifestyle. People and societies create fashion and that’s why modern trends represent the condition of society.

Fashion is not just about your dressing. It is all about your choice, your lifestyle and you. And you are considered from your tips to toes. Whatever you put on – right from toes paint to hair oil, all plays a role in your fashion statement. That is why Coco Chanel has once rightly said: Every day is a fashion show and this world is the runway.

21 Amazing Benefits Of Red Wine For Skin, Hair And Health

December 28Alcoholic drinksAdmin

Wine is more than just a drink; it’s a lifestyle. Basically if we talk about Red Wine we can see that it is a type of wine made from dark – colored (black) grape variety. The color of red wine is derived from a vast assortment of grapes, ranging from red, deep purple and even blue grapes. The skin of the grapes is kept in close contact with the grape juice during the fermentation process, allowing the dispersion of both color and tannins. There are around 50 red wine varieties in the wine market. Common red wine varieties include cherry, plum, strawberry, raspberry, gooseberry, boysenberry, raisin, coffee, fig, currant, mocha, violet and even tobacco. Each of these differs in characteristics such as the grape variety, color, flavor, mouth feel and ageing potential.

Red Wine Benefits

For our better understanding, I have categorized the benefits of red wine for health, skin and hair.

Red Wine Health Benefits:

Can protect your heart:
Red wine contains strong antioxidants that prevent the accumulation of fat in the arteries which in turn prevents heart strokes and heart attacks. This is the prime benefit of red wine.
Peaceful sleep:
Red wine can give you peaceful sleep due to the presence of a substance called melatonin. Melatonin can stimulate your body clock and keeps you healthy. So consume a moderate amount of red wine – 50 to 100 ml before bedtime for a peaceful sleep.
Lowers cholesterol:
French people are the largest consumers of red wine and they consume it regularly as a part of their diet. They also consume cheese and other foods that have high saturated fat and their body metabolic rate is always healthy. This is because Red wine lowers the cholesterol content and avoids the accumulation of saturated fat.
Prevents cold:
Red wine can prevent cold. Researchers have proved that it can prevent nose block that is caused by cold and can help you breathe easy.
Healthy glowing skin:
Red wine has antioxidants that protect your skin and prevent it from ageing. That’s why some parlors are now providing red wine facials.
Reduces mortality:
Human life is limited and anything that helps to make it longer can be wonderful and red wine is the one of the thing. Red wine is said to increase the life span to a certain extent when consumed regularly in moderate amounts. This is one of the most amazing red wine health benefits.
Can prevent cancer:
Red wine contains a component called guercetin that can prevents lung cancer. It can also lower the risk of breast cancer and reduces the growth of cancerous cells due to the presence of resveratrol.
Can regulate blood sugar levels:
The substance called resveratrol has various health benefits and it can also stimulate insulin secretion from the pancreas which in turn reduces the glucose level in the blood. So consuming red wine can prevent diabetic type 2 in animals and human.
Stronger teeth:
Red wine contains polyphenol that helps to strengthen the gums and prevents gum inflammation. Further it can also prevent the teeth from decaying by hardening the enamel.
Anti-inflammatory property and healthy brain:
The antioxidant called resveratrol has anti-inflammatory properties which can protect the body from various diseases caused by inflammation. Apart from this, it also boosts the brain by providing brain – health, memory power and preventing diseases like dementia.

Red Wine Skin Benefits:From the ancient time Red wine is considered to be one of the healthiest drinks and was used for medicinal purposes. Mostly French people drink red wine almost daily to stay fit and healthy. Apart from offering health benefits, red wine works wonders for the skin too. Some of these include:
Wine facials:
Nowadays the facial from red wine is gaining immense popularity. It gives a refreshing glow to the skin while removing tan and blemishes. The anti-ageing properties of a wine facial make it even more beneficial. Its therapeutic property de-stress and rejuvenates the skin.
Exfoliate:
The scrub and exfoliant made of red wine too are the latest additions to beauty therapy. Use of red wine eliminates the dead skin cells and will improve blood circulation to give you healthy skin.
Fight Acne
Wines also contain natural AHAs, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Applying red wine on the face fights acne and clears the pores to prevent further breakouts. It also treats oily and congested skin.
Rosy and Glowing cheeks
If you want to get rosy and glowing cheeks then apply a few drops of red wine on your cheeks to get that natural, rosy blush.
Sun Protection:
Red wine is very rich in amino acids which boost skin renewal and fight the harmful rays of the sun to prevent sun damage.
Helps in development of new cells:
Drinking red wine stimulates the development of new cells in the skin’s outer layers. It improves the hydration of the skin to make it look younger, supple and glowing. If you have dry skin, massage your face with red wine to keep it nourished and moisturized.
A good toner for your skin
Red wine can also be used as a toner to keep your skin clear, soft and supple. Soak a cotton ball in red wine and apply it on the skin. Let it sit for 30 minutes and then wash off.
Lightens skin tone
Red wine can also help you to lighten your skin tone. Beat 1 egg and add 5 teaspoons of red wine to it. Then add 2 teaspoons of honey and beat thoroughly. Apply it on your face and let it sit for 20 minutes. Wash it off with lukewarm water. You can also use yoghurt in place of eggs.Red Wine Hair Benefits:
For better hair:
Shampoo and condition your hair as usual and use red wine as a final rinse. This will give you thick and lustrous hair in no time.
Stop hair loos:
Resveratrol, a substance found predominantly in red wine is stops the hair loss. It inhibits inflammation and cell death to prevent hair fall and aids in hair growth.
It is good for scalp surface:
Drinking half a glass of red wine daily increases blood circulation in the scalp and strengthens the blood vessels to reduce flakiness, dandruff and itchiness of the scalp.

Surprising Health Benefits of Being in Love

December 20Love, Sex & RelationshipAdmin

The word love reminds me of a novel The Notebook written by Nicholas Sparks where at some point he writes: “I am nothing special, of this I am sure. I am a common man with common thoughts and I’ve led a common life. There are no monuments dedicated to me and my name will soon be forgotten, but I’ve loved another with all my heart and soul and to me, this has always been enough.” Probably those couples who have ever said these lines to their loved ones must have never needed to know the benefits of love. True!

Love is a magic and lovers know this best. No need to tell them about the importance of love. But others need to know.

Better sleep
Medical science says that love gives better sleep. The chemical Oxytocin that is released during sleep gives a deeper and sounder sleep. And a couple who loves each other wants to retire on bed fast and early so they sleep better and longer. But Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel who was an American writer, poet, and cartoonist once said: “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
Happy heart finds happy life
How wonderful is life when it has no stress but it can only be possible in a dream in our today’s life. A writer Mahogany Silver Rain once said: “My body needs laughter as much as it needs tears. Both are cleansers of stress.” Dr. Hullett says: “Human beings are social animals who have biological drives that make them want to find relationships and when they can’t find those unions, they’re punished with stress.” People in happy relationships experience less stress, which in turn improves their cardiovascular health. Furthermore, Dr. Hullett says that people who aren’t in stable, committed relationships have an increased rate of heart attacks.
Reduces Pain
Life is not as easy as the love. Love does wonders in life. Love boosts oxytocin production which in turn boosts endorphins – the natural body pain killers. Hence it will help you overcome body pain from headaches, arthritis and PMS symptoms. But pain and love combine together and tell the story of our life. Paulo Coelho said “If pain must come, may it come quickly. Because I have a life to live and I need to live it in the best way possible. If he has to make a choice, may he make it now? Then I will either wait for him or forget him.”
Improves Heart Health
Heart is where your love grows. Keep it clean and safe. Neil Gaiman says “Every lover is, in his heart, a madman, and, in his head, a minstrel.” So be a good lover and listen to what you favorite singer Bob Marley says: “One love, one heart, one destiny.” Of course your heart will be safe. And there is wonderful good news for men: study shows that men who made love at least two or more times a week were less likely to suffer from fatal attacks when compared to men who did it only once a month.
Deeper Intimacy
Writer Richard Bach says: “The opposite of Loneliness is not Togetherness, it´s Intimacy.” This very “Word” tells all about our life. Without intimacy we have nothing in our life. Regular love making is also known to boost oxytocin levels. It is nicknamed the love-hormone. It is largely responsible for trust building and bonding in couples. In a research, about 59 unique women were studied. They were asked to hug their partners intimately for a period of time and then their levels of oxytocin were checked. Physical intimacy increased the levels significantly. People also feel more generous. Both these feelings of trust and generosity are extremely important aspects of the lives of couples.
Better Self-Esteem
Writer IsraelmoreAyivor says: “Self-esteem is the switch in the circuit of your life that dims or brightens your future. Bring it low and you don’t shine your light; raise it up and you brighten the corner where you are.” So one ought to do anything to have a better self-esteem in his or her life and if love is the magical thing that is bringing you better self-esteem then what else one can beg to have in life. Researchers from the University of Texas reported that people made love to boost their self-esteem. It figured high in the list of 237 reasons. Even if you do not have a low self-esteem, it is still good to improve your self-esteem even more. It is a mutual concept – you can have great love if you have good self-esteem and your self esteem is improved when you have frequent love making. Many therapists advise their patients to indulge in more sessions.
Look and feel younger.
The writer Franz Kafka said: “Youth is happy because it has the capacity to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” And a happy love life means more smiles and laughter. Research shows that people who stay positive look and feel better as they age than those who don’t.
Help you live longer.
The Hollywood actress Mae West said: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Indeed our life is one and if we love someone very honestly then life is wonderful. Research says: “There’s a long history of research that has looked at the health benefits of marriage,” According to a 2004 study by the CDC, mortality rates were found to be the lowest in married couples.” Dr. Hullett attributes these findings to the fact that, generally speaking, people experience less stress when they’re in committed, healthy relationships—and less stress means better health. Plus, it has been shown that when men marry they give up some of their risky behavior—like heavy drinking and smoking—which leads to longevity.

30 Benefits of Hing

December 8Food for better livingAdmin

Asafoetida (Hing) is an ancient Indian spice. It is extracted from the taproot of a perennial herb called Ferula. It is not only used as a spice only but also for medicinal purposes.Ferula grows to a height of 1-1.5 meters. It is mainly cultivated in India.

It helps with gas problems. Take a cup of buttermilk, mix it with a pinch of asafoetida and drink. Instead or buttermilk you can use lukewarm water.
It helps to cure indigestion.
It helps to soothe stomach ache caused by indigestion.
It helps in dealing with Hysteria when inhaled.
To heal tension and migraine headaches mix one teaspoon of asafoetida with dried ginger, camphor and two spoons of tailed pepper (cubeb), add some milk and make a paste and apply on the forehead.
It helps with sexual problems like premature ejaculation, spermatorrhoea.
It helps with controlling diabetes.
It can also cure many incurable diseases like cancer.
It helps with curing genital infections and sexually transmitted diseases like Trichomonasvaginalis or Trichomoniasis.
It helps to relieve from insect bites and snake bites.
It helps with toothaches.
It is an essential ingredient in the diet for good health of lactating mothers.
It helps in relieving chest congestion and release of the phlegm.
It is also helpful in dealing with asthma and wheezing problems.
Due to its sedative qualities it helps to ease anxiety.
Hing can help with blood thinning problems and prevents blood clotting.
It helps with reducing dysmenorrhoea and painful menstruation.
It can be beneficial for women suffering from leucorrhoea.
It can also help with premature laboura and sterility.
Its´ root produces natural chemicals that are used in drugs which help in treatment of deadly viruses like swine flu.
It can be useful in treatment of internal worms.
Herbal oil made from Hing helps with treatment of high cholesterol.
It helps to cure corns and calluses when applied directly on skin.
It can be used as antidote for opium. Hing can eliminate its effect when given to the patient in the same quantity as opium.
It can help with cough problems when mixed for example with dry ginger, honey or tulsi juice.
It helps in skin whiting.
It stops premature aging.
It gives glow to your skin by increasing the supply of oxygen.
it controls hair fall and makes hair thicker.
It triggers the production of happiness hormone and hampers the production of stress.

Beer and its benefits

November 30Alcoholic drinksAdmin

Beer is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from water, hops, barley and yeast. It generally contains 3- 8% of alcohol, compared to an average of 12 percent in wine and about 40 to 50 percent in hard liquor. Beer has a rich history: It’s one of the oldest beverages that humans have produced. The Ebla tablets, which date back to 2500 BCE in Mesopotamia, reveal that brewing beer was a popular occupation for women. Beer made from baked barley bread was part of the daily diet of Egyptian pharaohs. The first brewers were mostly women, and colonial women ran most of the ancient beer halls and taverns. The Greeks viewed wine as a manly drink, while beer was seen as feminine and less classy.

Pulque is a Mexican beer that contains 14% alcohol. Beer is basically an un-distilled beverage and contains many nutrients like carbohydrates and protein. Beer contains modest amounts of niacin, folate, vitamin B6, and some minerals. A hop is the shrub whose buds are used in making of beer which gives froth, stability and bitterness. Beer contains a smoky taste due to these hops. Hops contain polyphenols, which help lower cholesterol, fight cancer and kill viruses. Beer is full of water. It contains nearly 93% of water. According to a Spanish study, beer may actually provide better hydration than H2O alone when you’re sweating it out under the sun.

In a study of men who had undergone bypass surgery, researchers found that those who drank 355 ml of beer a day were less likely to form blood clots. Also, beer drinkers were at a reduced risk for heart attacks and strokes. A 355 ml bottle of ordinary beer provides five to ten percent of the recommended daily doses of these vitamins, as well as a fair amount of chromium and selenium. Beer contains vitamin B (B1, B2, B6, and B12). Vitamin B12 is an anti-anemic factor not found in many types of food.

Drinking too much can cause unwanted weight gain and obesity increases the risk of many long-term health effects like liver problems, kidney diseases and heart disease. Drinking one liter of beer may yield up to 600 calories. Also, beer acts as a diuretic, causing the body to flush out fluids. Excessive consumption can wash away important vitamins and minerals before the body can absorb them.

To curb your guzzling watch what you eat with beer. Beer is often served with nuts, potato chips, pretzels, and other salty food. Because these increase feelings of thirst, they may cause you to drink more. Food that is high in protein, vitamins, and minerals and moderate in fat are better alternatives. For example, try having eggs, meat, poultry, seafood, or whole-grains to accompany your drink.

There are two types of beer:

Lager which is a light color beer and
Ale which is a dark beer.

Dark beer has more antioxidants that help to reduce the process of cellular damage that occurs naturally in the body. A recent study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture has also found that dark beer has higher iron content compared to lighter beers. Iron is an essential mineral that our bodies need. Iron is a part of all cells and does many jobs including carrying oxygen from our lungs throughout the rest of our bodies. Beer, especially dark beer, pours up about a gram of soluble fiber in each 12-ounce bottle. Fiber helps lower your levels of LDL, the “bad” kind of cholesterol.

Beer used in moderate way has several health benefits, such as:

Weight gain
It Increases your appetite. You will like to eat a lot after drinking beer.
If you drink in moderate amount, it is refreshing
Researchers at the University of Montreal found out that beer reduces stress. wo glasses of beer a day can reduce work-related stress or anxiety
Kidney stone: A Finland studyfound that beer had more kidney benefits than other alcoholic drinks; each bottle of beer that men consumed daily lowered their risk of developing kidney stones by 40%.
Beer, especially dark beer, pours up about a gram of soluble fiber in each 12-ounce bottle. Fiber helps lower your levels of LDL, the “bad” kind of cholesterol.
A Dutch studyfound that people who drink beer have 30% higher levels of vitamin B6 levels in their blood. It also contains vitamin B12 and folic acid.
Recent study recommends “moderate consumption” of beer as part of an athlete’s diet.
Beer can serve as a cure for insomnia. Lactoflavin and nicotinic acid, which are both present in beer, can promote sleep!
Study says beer boosts memory. Beer drinkers are less likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia than non-beer drinkers.
Stronger bones: Beer contains silicon which is good for bones. A 2009 study found that high levels of silicon in beer can be good for your bone density.
Study says beer reduces your risk of a heart attack. Beer drinkers have a 40 to 60 percent reduced risk of suffering a heart attack compared with non-beer drinkers.
Wine is fine for your heart, but beer may be even better: A Harvard studyof 70,000 women ages 25 to 40 found that moderate beer drinkers were less likely to develop high blood pressure—a major risk factor for heart attack—than women who sipped wine or spirits.

30 Benefits of Cardamom

November 24Food for better livingAdmin

Cardamom is well known spice used in Indian cooking. It has medicinal value. It is considered as one the most valuable spices in the world due to its therapeutic and aroma properties. The seeds of the cardamom plant contain a variety of important minerals such as calcium, sulphur, and phosphorus. It also contains volatile oil. This oil is composed of acetic and formic acids. This volatile oil contains nearly 5 percent of the seed’s mass. It has aromatic and medicinal properties that make cardamom so valuable.

There exist several varieties of cardamom but the green one which is considered as the true one is grown only in India. It is also grown in Sri Lanka, China, Laos, Nepal, Vietnam and Guatemala.

It increases appetite.
It relieves heartburn, bloating and indigestion.
It increases saliva in the mouth and it acts as a mouth freshener and eliminates bad breath.
It is good in fighting tooth and gum infections,
It strengthens our digestive system.
It cures the problem of flatulence by removing gas naturally.
It is helpful in removing toxins from the body and improves blood circulation.
It is good for the kidneys, as this spice promotes urination, lowers blood pressure and also removes accumulated calcium and urea in the kidneys, along with other toxins.
It controls vomiting tendency.
It is used to treat the urinary tract disorders such as cystitis, nephritis, gonorrhea, etc.
It helpful to cure sexual dysfunctions such as impotency, loss of libido, sexual weakness and premature ejaculation, etc.
It is good in treatment of depression.
It can fight against virus, bacteria, fungi inflections.
It also prevents stomach infections.
It is very essential for normal growth of bones.
It is essential for women during menopause as risk of osteoporosis increases during menopause.
It improves the blood flow to the heart and organs by improving the blood circulation.
It also improves blood circulation to the lung area.
It has an analgesic property which helps to relieve joint and muscle pain.
Detoxifies the body of caffeine

Relieves stomach cramps
Provides cooling effect
Has an expectorant action
Cardamom infusion alleviates colic pain in children
Gives a soothing effect to sore throat
Helpful in balancing kapha, vata and pitta

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