Please prepare and eat at home.It is not only junk food that causes health problems, but unhygienic conditions ( in a high tech-eatery, this will not be visible),adulteration,passing one non veg.item as another,say dog/cat’s meat for mutton,using same oil repeatedly(which is carcinogic),old and stale food reheated ,Agino moto,Rock Salt-all these shall cause serious health hazards.
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PEOPLE who regularly eat high-fat foods, processed meals, desserts and sweets are almost 60 per cent more likely to suffer depression than healthy eaters.
Researchers claim their study is the first to investigate the link between overall diet and mental health, rather than the effects of individual foods.
“There seem to be various aspects of lifestyle such as taking exercise which also matter, but it appears that diet is playing an independent role,” said Dr Eric Brunner, one of the researchers from University College London.
The study, in the British Journal of Psychiatry, used data on 3486 male and female civil servants aged about 55. Each completed a questionnaire about their eating habits and a self-report assessment for depression five years later.
The researchers found that those with the highest consumption of processed food were 58 per cent more likely to be depressed five years later than those eating the least amount.
The researchers suggest several reasons for the protective effect of a healthy diet. They believe that high levels of antioxidants in fruits and vegetables protect against depression, as does the folate found in broccoli, cabbage, spinach, lentils and chickpeas. Eating more fish may be protective due to high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids. http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26296083-5003426,00.html
So long as people eat pakaged foods , you will neither be happy nor merry.Stop this obsession with packaged food business.You live to enjoy lfe.For that you make money.With that you do not find time to have home cooked food from natural food grains like wheat,oats etc; of what sense is your earning?Earmark some time amidst your quest for money for cooking at home and eat healthy food.Instead of paying the doctor pay for Natural food.Our ancestors did not go for Pacaged food with details of Nutrion content table to live and it is a fact they were healthier.In fact my father never even had a headache or fever, let alone other illnesses.He lived to be 78!
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The Smart Choices Program, launched in August, deemed Froot Loops nutritious enough to sport a big checkmark on the front of boxes signifying that choosing the cereal was indeed smart. The news media and consumer advocacy groups had a field day with that one, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration vowed to protect the public against any misconceptions caused by the labeling system. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/26/AR2009102602178.html?wpisrc=newsletter
Food is the most important factor in shaping one’s attitudes and health,both physical and mental.
Right food, cooked correctly,eaten at the proper time ensures good physical,mental and spiritual health.
Attitudes determine your mental states.If you observe closely, when you eat food that is spicy,too hot,too cold,remnant foods, reheated foods(including that which is kept in Refrigerator),stale food shall make you fidgety, anxious,tense,low in spirits and make you depressed.
Every human being has three Attitudonal Categories., which is the result of Nature.
1.Contented , peacefull,and Knowledgeable.Under this category are people who are cheerful,not too aggressive, sober, not anxious, not irritated, patient,problem solvers without being tense and not too much worried about things they can not control.They shall do their best without bothering to know whether they have done their best and also are not unduly worried about the out come of their actions,once they complete the action.They are moderate in habits, in food and behavior.
2.Aggressive, ambitious and restless.These people are restless, self driven to the extent of being obsessed with what they do;continuously self evaluating,seeking other’s approval;they set themselves goals without evaluating their aptitude,learn the specific skills and keep on working hard;once they realise their goals they remain dissatisfied ,set other goals and go after it and continue thus throughout their life; they are fidgety,nervous, anxious,arrogant,and always try to bull doze their way in what ever they do.They are of the conviction that the world or a specific task can be done only by them and constantly find faults with others.
Their habits will be extreme whether food or hobbies or relation ships.
3.Indolent and sluggish.These people are defeatist, do not aspire to do or become any thing in lfe;they just drift along;their hunger for knowledge will be nil;they follow things of which they are not sure.
They are indifferent and and eat or do whatever they like.
These three tendencies are present in each individual at the same time.They keep on changing minute by minute.Depending on the preponderence of one tendency actions will be performed by the individual and one’s mental state also shall change.
These tendenceis can be balanced and the self satisfied, contented peaceful tendency that shall beat depression can be made permanent by food habits.
So what food one should take?
Food that-
-ensures longevity,health,strength
-contains the essence the food we eat
-that which stays in the body, after digetion ,that is ingested properly and that which ensures health
-that which we like naturally. Food to avoid-
That which is excessively sweet,bitter,spicy,salty,tangy
-that which causes anxiety and dullness(onion,chillies,fast foods of any kind,sour curd,cheese,butter)
-that which is half cooked,not fully cooked
-that which is not cooked directly by fire-gas,oven, -you can directly use a barbecue)
-that which is a left over, even if it be ours/family
-that which is not clean
-that which emanates bad smell/-that which is rancid
-that which is recooked
-that which is very hot or very cold
-thatt which is bought from unclean place.
Generally, avoid excess oil or too dry.
Minimise onion,garlic,cheese,butter,ghee,butter.
Wash the vegetables wholly, not after cutting or chopping.
Do not cut the vegetables in too small pieces
Boil vegetables withwith out water;if you have to use water ,drink that water(for vegetables only)
Drink minimum one liter water in the morning, after washing teeth, in empty stomach
Take a full breakfast, not later than 9 am.
Take leafy vegetables more
Minimise Potatoes or any other roots
Do nor drink water while eating Drink water only after finishing breakfast/lunch /dinner
Take three meals a day-breakfast,lunch(between 1 and 2 pm) and Dinner,not later than 10 pm
Take maximum two cups of coffee or tea per day
Eschew Alcohol,cigarettes non vegetarian foods.
Eat half somach full,drink one fourth stomach watetr leave balance stomach empty.
Based on these parameters, you can choose your food and beat not only Stress but develop a Healthy Mind and body.
(Source.The Bhagavad Gita-Chapter 17. and Smritis)>
A father passing by his teenage daughter’s bedroom was astonished to see the
bed was nicely made and everything was neat and tidy.
Then he saw an envelope propped up prominently on the centre of the pillow..
It was addressed “Dad”. With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope
and read the letter with trembling hands:-
Dear Dad,
It is with great regret and sorrow that I’m writing you, but I’m leaving
home. I had to elope with my new boyfriend Randy because I wanted to avoid a
scene with Mom and you.
I’ve been finding real passion with Randy and he is so nice to me. I know
when you meet him you’ll like him too – even with all his piercing, tattoos,
and motorcycle clothes. But it’s not only the passion Dad, I’m pregnant and
Randy said that he wants me to have the kid and that we can be very happy
together.
Even though Randy is much older than me (anyway, 42 isn’t so old these days
is it? ), and has no money, really these things shouldn’t stand in the way
of our relationship, don’t you agree?
Randy has a great CD collection; he already owns a trailer in the woods and
has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. It’s true he has other
girlfriends as well but I know he’ll be faithful to me in his own way. He
wants to have many more children with me and that’s now one of my dreams
too..
Randy taught me that marijuana doesn’t really hurt anyone and he’ll be
growing it for us and we’ll trade it with our friends for all the cocaine
and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we’ll pray that science will find a
cure for AIDS so Randy can get better; he sure deserves it!!
Don’t worry Dad, I’m 15 years old now and I know how to take care of myself.
Someday I’m sure we’ll be back to visit so you can get to know your
grandchildren.
Your loving daughter,
Rosie.
At the bottom of the page were the letters ” PTO”.
Hands still trembling, her father turned the sheet, and read:
PS:
Dad, none of the above is true. I’m over at the neighbour’s house. I just
wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than my report card
that’s in my desk centre drawer. Please sign it and call when it is safe for
me to come home.
1. Drink eight glasses of water a day.
2. Include two vegetables and one fruit in every meal.
3. Begin each meal with a raw vegetable salad.
4. Make a light snack of assorted sprouts.
5. Start the day with a glass of warm water and a dash of lime..
6. Use only fresh vegetables.
7. Once a week have only fresh fruits until noon, make lunch the first meal of the day.
8. Eat only freshly cooked meals, not refrigerated leftovers.
9. Include one green vegetable and one yellow vegetable in every meal.
10. Go on a juice fast for a day. Start with vegetable juice, and sip fruit for lunch and dinner.
11. Kick the old coffee habit. Have a glass of fresh fruit juice instead.
12. Cut out all deep-fried foods from your diet.
13. Cut down on high sugar products like soft drinks, ice-cream, candy and cookies in your diet.
14. Never skip a meal, even if you’re on a diet. Eat a fresh fruit or have vegetable juice instead.
15. Avoid beverages like soda, coffee, colas and so on.
16. Include high fiber foods and plenty of fruits, vegetables and grains – in planning your diet.
17. Use salt in moderation
18. Wash vegetables thoroughly in clean water before chopping.
19. Stream or boil vegetables (rather than fry or saute).
20. Retain peels of potato, cucumber, carrot and tomato while cooking.
21. Do take a moment off to mentally list out the nutritional value of the food you’re about to eat.
22. Don’t rush through your meals. Set aside enough time to appreciate, enjoy and digest your food.
23. Make every meal an enjoyable experience. Set dishes out attractively and chew slowly to appreciate the full flavor of the foods you eat.
24. Choose to be radiantly healthy. Keep yourself informed about the nutritive value of every food you buy.
25. Shop for groceries yourself. Notice the look, feel and smell of fresh fruit and vegetables and enjoy their intrinsic goodness.
26. Watch out for eating habits paired with emotional states, like reaching for a chocolate when you are depressed. Resist the urge and eat fruit instead.
27. Eat popcorn (rather than chips) while watching a movie.
28. Sit at the table at meal times. Don’t read the paper or review bills while eating.
29. Make it a point to have dinner with the entire family at the table, and not in front of the TV.
30. Eat just to the point of the fullness. Don’t stuff yourself!
31. Stop smoking.
32. Restrict alcohol consumption.
33. Get a good night’s sleep, every night.
4. Enroll today in an exercise programme.
35. Take a brisk, 20 minute invigorating walk each morning.
36. Spend 10 minutes every morning and evening doing basic stretches.
37. Do not use elevators when you can climb the stairs.
38. Focus on your breathing. Take a deep breath, then exhale slowly. Repeat a couple of times a day.
40. Learn to relax. Spend 20 minutes consciously relaxing each muscle of your body.
41. Spend 20 minutes a day in silent meditation, prayer or contemplation.
42. Learn the healing power of laughter. Watch a crazy movie, recall a joke or read a funny book and laugh out loud.
43. Tap the powers of your sub-conscious. Relax your body for 20 minutes and project the Perfect You’re on your mind screen.
44. Balance your lifestyle. Devote equal time each week to work and fun.
45. Join kids in a sports activity and rediscover the joys of childhood.
46. Do keep in touch with friends. Call up or visit them and be at peace with the world.
47. Enroll in an activity (like dancing, swimming or roller skating…) you never indulged in because you were afraid of what people might say.
48. Forgive someone who you think has done you wrong and cleanse your spirit of rancor.
9. Do a nice turn to someone you don’t know too well, but who could do with a friend.
50. Spend a quiet half-hour chatting with your family.
51. Listen to soothing music for 15 minutes at least each day.
52. Read a great book once a week.
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