Jambul Fruit

HEALTH BENEFITS OF JAMUN/JAMBUL FRUIT :

Latin Name : Syzygium cumini.

Tamil Name: Navazh Palam.

Jambul is also called Jamun in India. Both these terms have been used in this page and essentially refer to the same tree and fruit.
In English, it is called by various names like Black plum, Java plum, Malabar plum, Jambolan etc. 

The Jamun tree is native to India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia. However it is now being grown in Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago. It was introduced in Florida, USA in 1911. 

It is an evergreen tree that lives for over 100 years. A good shade providing tree, all parts of the Jamun tree are useful in one way or the other. The tree grows well in tropical to sub tropical areas.
The tree flowers with the onset of summer in March/April and bears fruit in May/June when it is hotter. The fruits' skin is in various shades of purple, some almost black coloured. 

Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine use the fruit, seeds, bark, leaves etc to treat a variety of health problems. 

Uses Of Various Parts Of The Jamun Tree:

The wood is used for making cheap furniture, railway sleepers and as a foundation to install motors in wells as the wood is not only strong but withstands moisture as well. It is also used to make agricultural equipments. 

* The leaves are used to decorate marriage pandals. 

* The seeds are used to make herbal teas.

* The fruits are used to prepare vinegar, wines, jams, jellies, squashes etc. 

To Cure Diseases :

It is a very good source of carotene, iron, folic acid, calcium potassium, magnesium,phosphorus and sodium. It has high levels of Vitamin C. 

 Jambul is very good to treat Gout. Boil the bark well in water till the water thickens. Cool and apply this watery paste on the affected part to relieve pain and inflammation. 

In Diabetes, drink jamun juice and mango juice mixed in equal quantities. 

To remove body weakness, treat anaemia, increase memory and remove sexual weakness, take 1 tsp each of jamun juice, honey and amla juice everyday in the morning. 

Eating jamuns stimulates the liver and relieves bladder problems. 

To increase appetite and treat constipation take vinegar made of raw jamun fruits with equal quantity of water, twice a day. 

For treating pimples, grind the dry seeds. Add some cow's milk and apply on the pimples while going to bed at night. Wash in the morning. Continue for a few days. 

For diarrhoea, mix a little rock salt in jamun juice and drink. 

For Acidity, eat jamuns with black salt and roasted cumin seed powder. 

To maintain a healthy voice and relieve hoarseness, gargle with a concoction of jamun seeds boiled in water for some time and cooled. 

For those suffering from renal stones, eating powdered jamun seeds with yoghurt helps. 

For children suffering from bedwetting, give the child 1/2 tsp powdered jamun seeds with water 2 times a day for some days to stop this habit.  

Risk of heart attacks can be reduced by eating jambul regularly as it prevents hardening of the arteries. 

To stop vomiting drink jamun juice. 

For boils and other skin disorders apply some jamun seeds mixed with a little oil on the affected area. 

Some Precautions:

1. Never eat Jambul on empty stomach.
2. Never drink milk after consuming jamun.
3. Do not eat them in excess as it may cause body aches and fevers. 

Bell Peppers

Benefits of Bell Pepper :

                                            As we all know Bell Peppers come in different colours(Red, Yellow, Orange, Green) that attract children. It is a cultivar group of the species Capsicum Annuum. Really, they are good for our health. Lets see the benefits.

1 . Boost Immune System.

2.  Low in fat.

3.  Keeps our hair shiny and strong.

4.  Keeps our skin youthful.

5.  Reduces Bad Cholestrol.

6.  Reduces Risk of Cancer.

7.  Helps to control Diabetes.

8.  Provides Eye Health.

9.  Rich in Anti-oxidants.

If you hate Pepper then atleast eat these Bell Peppers.......

Banana - Cinnnamon

Without getting a good night’s rest, you increase the risk of depression, sickness, weakness, low energy and hypertension. Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout life. If you get enough quality sleep at the right time, it can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life and safety.

During sleep, your body performs activities to support brain function and maintain your physical health. In children and teens, sleep also helps in their growth and healthy psychological and physical development. 

The deficit of quality sleep can increase the risk of some chronic health problems. It also can affect the quality of thinking, concentration, reaction, working, learning, and social life. 

According to the Institute of Medicine in America, more than 50 million Americans experience sleep problems or suffer from sleep deprivation. 

If you have any trouble sleeping, you should definitely try this homemade Banana-Cinnamon drink, one hour before going to bed! 

Why Banana and Cinnamon? 
Its main ingredients are bananas and cinnamon. Banana, as it is highly effective against insomnia and is also loaded in amino acids by the name tryptophan that raises the serotonin level, which regulates sleep patterns. Moreover, it improves the mood and controls the appetite. It is high in potassium, iron, and calcium, minerals that help with sleeping issues. While cinnamon is rich in essential oils like eugenol, phenylpropanoids that are chemical compounds and responsible for its sweet and aromatic scent. This is the perfect ingredient because it will improve the taste and will help your body relax. Moreover, it will help with blood circulation and digestion which also affect the sleep. 

Ingredients: 

* One liter of water
* One raw banana
* Pinch of cinnamon 

Preparation: 

Boil the water. Cut of the ends of the banana and add it in the water. Leave them to boil for about 10 minutes. Pour this water into a teacup. Add small amount of cinnamon if you like it. Drink this one hour before going to bed. 

The poor sleep is an indication of mineral deficiencies, anxiety or poor eating routine. Some chemical medicines bought from pharmacies may help you, but they will not resolve the problem. 

Have a good sleep !!!

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இந்த டயட்டைப் பின்பற்றி 14 நாட்களில் 18 கிலோ உடல் எடையைக் குறைத்த பெண்!

உடல் பருமன் என்பது இன்றைய தலைமுறையினர் தவிர்க்க முடியாத ஒன்றாக உள்ளது. ஆனால் அந்த உடல் பருமனை பலர் தங்களது முயற்சியால் குறைத்து, அழகாக மாறியுள்ளனர். அந்த வகையில் சுமிகோ மற்றம் அவரது கணவர் ஹிட்டோஷி, ஓர் வித்தியாசமான டயட்டைப் பின்பற்றியுள்ளனர்.

அந்த டயட்டில் சுமிகோ 18 கிலோ எடையை 14 நாட்களில் குறைத்துள்ளார். அதற்கு அவர் செய்து வந்தது, தினமும் காலையில் வாழைப்பழத்தை சாப்பிட்டு வந்ததோடு, வெதுவெதுப்பான நீரை நாள் முழுவதும் பருகி வந்தது தான். அதுவும் காலை உணவாக ஒரே ஒரு நற்பதமான வாழைப்பழத்தை உட்கொண்டு வந்துள்ளார். ஒருவேளை வாழைப்பழம் பிடிக்காவிட்டால், வேறு ஏதேனும் ஒரு பழத்தை உட்கொள்ளலாம்.

ஒருவேளை உங்களால் பசியைத் தாங்க முடியாவிட்டால், காலையில் வாழைப்பழம் ஒன்று சாப்பிட்ட 15 நிமிடம் கழித்து, கீழே கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ள டயட் மெனுவில் இருக்கும் காலை உணவை உட்கொள்ளலாம். மேலும் இந்த டயட்டில் மதிய உணவு, இரவு உணவு போன்றவற்றையும் உட்கொள்ளலாம். இருப்பினும் 6 மணிக்கு மேல் இரவு உணவு உட்கொள்வதைத் தவிர்க்க வேண்டும். அதுமட்டுமின்றி, இந்த டயட்டைப் பின்பற்றும் போது எண்ணெயில் பொரித்த உணவுகளை உட்கொள்ளக் கூடாது.

இந்த டயட் வெதுவெதுப்பான நீரைப் பருகுவதை அடிப்படையாக கொண்டிருப்பதால், நாள் முழுவதும் வெதுவெதுப்பான நீரை அடிக்கடி பருக வேண்டும்.

இப்போது இந்த டயட்டின் போது காலை, மதியம், இரவு நேரத்தில் மற்றும் ஸ்நாக்ஸாக என்ன சாப்பிடலாம் என பார்ப்போம்.

காலை உணவு: 1 ஆரஞ்சு, 1 வேக வைத்த முட்டை, 1 கப் க்ரீன் டீ.

மதிய உணவு: கேரட், 2 வேக வைத்த முட்டைகள் மற்றும் வெங்காயம், ப்ராக்கோலி, லெட்யூஸ், தக்காளி போன்றவற்றைக் கொண்டு செய்யப்பட்ட சாலட் ஒரு கப்.

ஸ்நாக்ஸ்: ஒரு கையளவு நட்ஸ் மற்றும் தயிர்.

இரவு உணவு: 1 வேக வைத்த உருளைக்கிழங்கு அல்லது கேரட், சிறிது வேக வைத்த சிக்கனின் மார்புப் பகுதி.

Coconut Water Benefits

Coconut water :

                           If there is a fruit that can bear water better than all the rest then it is the coconut.  Lets see the benefits of coconut below.

1 . Weight Loss :
                            Coconut water is extremely low in fat. It will make us feel fuller than the water we normally drink because of its rich mineral content. (Calcium, Phosphorous, Sodium,Magnesium, Potassium).

2 . Skin Health :
                           Coconut water cures acnes and gives our skin a shiny glow.

3. Hydration:

                           Coconut water promotes hydration and it is better than any other energy and sports drinks. It contains double the amount of Potassium(294 mg) than any other energy drinks. Sodium content is 21 mg in coconut water whereas 41 mg in energy drink. Sugar content(5 mg) is five times less than the energy drinks.

4. Blood Pressure :

                            Coconut water is a natural controller of blood pressure for our body whereas electrolytes in food may trigger the blood pressure if found in disproportionate amount.

 
                            Less mature the coconut, higher the mineral content in it.