Cold season is the time of hot drink especially tea. Classic green or black tea; herbal teas such as chamomile, mint, hibiscus, etc contain many vitamins and other important elements you need.
The recent study by The European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, have found that tea is healthier for your body than plain water. Tea not only re-hydrates the body, but it also contains disease-fighting antioxidants. Drinking tea may protect you against heart disease, stroke and many types of cancer including: lung, mouth, breast, pancreas, colorectal, esophageal, bladder and skin.
Dont you know that according newest researches a daily serving of tea (three cups) contains eight times the antioxidants of one apple. Enjoy a soothing and delicious drink that is good for you.
Do you love Lavander tea? So do I! But do you know that drinking that tea you get antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsive, and perhaps the most well known – anti-depressantas well.
Lavender Tea recipe:
2 1/2 tbsp. fresh lavender petals (or if dried and crushed, about 4 tsp.)
3/4 cup fresh mint leaves (or if dried and crushed, about 4 1/2 tbsp.)
Sugar (or better yet, HONEY) to taste
8 cups of water
The fact is every man need witamins but before you you take your vitamin jar, try getting vitamins and minerals from a foods you eat.
Vitamin A (Fat soluble): Apricots, romaine lettuce, cantaloupe, mangoes, carrots, raw & juiced, nectarines, collard greens, peaches, hot chili peppers, leaf lettuce, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, spinach, red peppers, yams, tuna, turnip, beet greens, butternut squash, fish & eggs.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) (Water soluble): Wheat germ, rice beans, ham, fresh peas, beans, bread, oranges, cereals, pork, beef, peanuts, brazil nuts
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) (Water soluble): Poultry, fish, Broccoli, turnip greens, asparagus, spinach, yogurt, milk, cheese, liver, eggs, pork
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) (Water soluble): Chicken breast, tuna, veal, beef liver, brewer’s yeast, broccoli, carrots, cheese, corn flour, dandelion greens, dates, eggs, fish, milk, pork, potatoes, tomatoes,. salmon, turkey, peanuts, chicken
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) (Water soluble): Whole grains, mushrooms, salmon, brewer’s east, fresh vegetables, kidney, legumes, liver, pork, royal jelly, saltwater fish, torula yeast, whole rye & whole wheat flour.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) (Water soluble): Whole-grain cereals, bananas, avocados, chicken, beef, brewer’s yeast, eggs, brown rice, soybeans, whole wheat, peanuts, walnuts, oats, carrots, sunflower seeds, potatoes, bananas, peanut butter, turkey and chicken white meat
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) (Water soluble): This vitamin is found only in animal products.
Organ meats, clams, ham, cooked oysters, king crab, salmon, tuna, lean beef, liver, blue cheese, milk, shellfish, meat, cheese
Vitamin C: Red and green peppers, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, oranges, cauliflower, pink grapefruit, strawberries, mustard greens, kiwi fruit, orange juice, broccoli, cantaloupe, asparagus, avocados, collards, dandelion greens, kale, lemons, mangoes, onions, radishes, watercress. For more information and a whole food supplement Vitamin C
Calcium (Mineral): Milk, cheese, yogurt (all dairy products except butter), peas and beans, canned salmon, collards, beat, broccoli, turnip, spinach (most dark, leafy greens), mackerel, ocean perch, salmon, tofu, almonds, blackstrap molasses, Chinese cabbage, green cabbage, cauliflower, figs, oranges, soy milk, sesame seeds, raisins, chick peas, kelp, rhubarb, carrots
Chromium (Trace mineral): Brewer’s Yeast, broccoli, ham, grape juice, brown rice, cheese, whole grains, dried beans, calves liver, chicken, corn, corn oil, dairy products, eggs, potatoes, mushrooms, wine & beer.
Copper (Trace mineral):: Shellfish, nuts, seeds, cocoa powder, beans, whole grains, mushrooms, calves liver, avocados, barley, beets, broccoli, lentils, oats, oranges, radishes, raisins, salmon, green leafy vegetables.
Vitamin D (Fat soluble): Sun exposure, sardines, salmon, mushrooms, eggs, fortified milk, fortified cereals, herring, liver, tuna, cod liver oil, margarine.
Vitamin E: Vegetables & nut oils, including soybean, corn, safflower, spinach, whole grains, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, almonds
Fluoride (Trace mineral): Tea, canned salmon, mackerel, kidney, liver
Folacin: Soybeans, collards, spinach, asparagus, corn
Folate: Asparagus, garbanzo beans, endive, lentils, lima beans, mustard greens, pigeon beans, pink beans, pinto beans, spinach, strawberries, white beans
Folic Acid (water soluble): Pinto beans, navy beans, asparagus, spinach, broccoli, okra, Brussels sprouts, barley, beef, bran, brown rice, brewer’s yeast, cheese, chicken, dates, green leafy vegetables, lamb, legumes, lentils, liver, milk, mushrooms, oranges, split peas, pork, tuna, whole grains.
Iodine (Mineral): Iodized salt, shellfish, saltwater fish, milk, seaweed.
Iron (Mineral): (High) – White beans, spinach (Good Sources) – beef, baked potatoes, clams, eggs, fish, pumpkin seeds, all types of liver; green leafy vegetables, whole grains, nuts, avocados, beets, brewer’s yeast, dates, peaches, pears, sunflower, sesame and squash seeds; soybeans, oysters. garbanzo beans, lentils, lima beans, dried prunes, raisins, pink beans, winged beans
Vitamin K (Fat Soluble): Green leafy vegetables including spinach, kale, cauliflower, broccoli.
Magnesium (Mineral): Brown rice, avocados, spinach, haddock, oatmeal, navy beans, lima beans, broccoli, yogurt, bananas, baked potatoes, apples, apricots, brewer’s yeast, tofu, cantaloupes, grapefruit, green leafy vegetables, lemons, nuts, salmon, sesame seeds, wheat.
Manganese (Trace mineral): Wheat bran, wheat germ, whole grains seeds, nuts, cocoa, shellfish, tea, dairy product, apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, brewer’s yeast, cantaloupe, grapefruit, green leafy vegetables, peaches, figs, salmon, soybeans, tofu.
Molybdenum (Trace mineral): Beans, whole grains, cereals, milk, milk products, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, peas, meats.
Phosphorus (Mineral): Halibut, salmon, skim milk, chicken breast, extra lean ground beef, oatmeal, lima beans, broccoli, asparagus, corn, dairy products, eggs, dried fruits, highly carbonated beverages, legumes, nuts, sesame, pumpkin, sunflower seeds.
Potassium (Trace mineral): Dried apricots, baked potatoes, bananas; for a full list go to Potassium
Selenium (Mineral): Lobster, Brazilian nuts, shellfish, whole grains, organ meats, brown rice, poultry, broccoli, dairy products, onions, salmon, tuna, torula yeast, vegetables, wheat germ, wheat grains.
Sodium (Trace Mineral): Cheese, most meats, especially ham & bacon, cereals, bread, cabbage, milk, sardines.
Sodium-free: Apples, grapefruit, avocados, kiwifruit, bananas, mushrooms, bell peppers, oranges, cucumbers, potatoes, eggplant, summer squash.
Zinc (Mineral): Cooked oysters, dark meat turkey, beef, lamb, eggs, whole grains, nuts, yogurt, fish legumes, lima beans, liver, mushrooms, pecans, pumpkin & sunflower seeds, sardines, soybeans, poultry, lentils, pumpkin seeds
Alternative eyes care therapies are a group of diverse medical treatments and natural products that have not usually been part of the curriculum of traditional medical schools. Now, I dont say about any treatment options for glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts or others ones but just about care eyes, to improve vision and eye health then to keep it well as long as possible using alternative ways.
As you know it’s very important – what do we eat. So, there is food, contained vitamins you need to get on a daily basis.
1.There are vitamins for the eyes:
Vitamin C found in fruits and vegetables such as; oranges, strawberries, rosehip, broccoli. Appears to reduce pressure in Glaucoma, slows deterioration in macular degeneration and reduces the risk of cataracts. Antioxidant.
Vitamin A found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and liver. Deficiency is tied to blindness, and corneal ulcers. Use may reduce risk of cataracts, and night blindness. Antioxidant. Reported to improve night vision
Vitamin E found in many nuts such as; almonds and hazelnuts. Antioxidants play a role in the reduction of risk for macular degeneration and cataracts.
2. Minerals and supplements have also a great impact on eye health. For instance minerals help not only the body metabolize vitamins but to balance nutrition and hormones. Some crucial minerals for eye health are zinc and selenium. The importance of such crucial supplements as Lutein, Bioflavonoids can scarcely be exaggerated.
3. Eye gymnastics. Yes, as physical exercise is vital for your better physical and mental health so Eye gymnastic is perfect way to improve your eyes health. You can easily find online numbers of look at the eye gymnastics guide that will help you to pick up the right one, the most suited for your eyes condidtion.
There is an information about vitamins everyone has to know.
All fat-soluble vitamins::vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K
All water-soluble vitamins:: vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, biotin
folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thiamin
Minerals are necessary for three main reasons:
- building strong bones and teeth
- controlling body fluids inside and outside cells
- turning the food we eat into energy
All essential minerals:
calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulphur
All trace elements:, boron, cobalt, copper, chromium, fluoride, iodine, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, silicon, zinc.