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In our modern life, where we have much tension, anxiety from which diseases like diabetes , high b.p attacking us and making our lives miserable, in many cases this could even lead to death. But not only those things but our daily routine, stress, and food habits are as much responsible. Our modern food habit cause many problems for us, the food we are having  these days can be divided basically In two groups’ 1.conventional food which is prepared from conventional farming and 2. Organic food from organic farming.

In 1939, Lord Northbourne used the term“organic farming” in his book “Look to the Land” .Now what is this organic farming? The word “organic” refers to the way farmers cultivate and grow agricultural products, dairy products and meat. So the food we get from organic farming is called organic food. Organic farming is formed to encourage soil and water conservation and trim the amount of pollution. Farmers related to organic farming don’t use conventional methods to fertilize, control weeds or prevent livestock diseases. For example, rather than using chemical herbicides, they may go for the more sophisticated method such as crop rotations and spread mulch or manure to keep weeds at bay.

So does  organic mean natural? No, foods that are grown and processed according to United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) organic standards only those can be labeled organic. Processed organic food usually contains only organic ingredients. Foods claiming to be organic must be free of artificial food additives, and are often processed with fewer artificial methods, materials, such as chemical ripening, food irradiation, and genetically modified ingredients. Pesticides which are not synthetic allowed in organic food.

But before buying any organic labeled food from market we need to see whether they are organic at all. A product must be made of 95% organic ingredients to use the term organic, besides this in organic food we should be able to find Selenium, Chromium, Calcium, Boron, Lithium, Magnesium and these minerals help us to prevent diseases like diabetes, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis, heart attacks, cancer. So though some researches show not many differences between organic and conventional food but in my opinion organic food is better as these provide the simple way to reduce an individual’s toxin load of pesticides and food analogs, increase their nutrient intake, and perhaps alter their ingestion patterns  by helping them stay away from less healthy choices.

Obesity and heart diseases are the major problems we are facing these days. A big part of world population is suffering from these problems but to get rid of these is not so easy. Many people follow many diet charts, but some of them do not stand up to the expectations but by Atkins diet numerous people defeated these diseases that’s why more and more people are following Atkins diet today like from business man to home makers.  Now what is this Atkins diet?

Atkins diet which is officially called Atkins Nutritional Approach is a low carbohydrate diet which helps our body to lose weight in a natural way by changing our eating habits and metabolism. This system not only guarantees losing weight without being hungry but also it gives us numerous health benefits like good brain functioning and better heart health. According to Dr. Robert C. Atkins people who are  overweight eat so much carbohydrate that our body after burning the carbohydrate for energy creates fat later. So if we can place proteins and fat in the place of carbohydrate the body will lose weight without avoiding essential fats.

Atkins diet comes with 4 phrases induction, ongoing weight loss, and pre-maintenance and lifetime maintenance. First stage is for two weeks to quickly enter a state of ketosis. Second stage includes an increase in carbohydrate intake, but remaining at levels where weight loss occurs. Third stage includes the increase of carbohydrate intake. Fourth stage is for carrying the habits of previous stages. People suffering from hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar and high blood sugar can also take this diet plan and it really helps them as when the human body is only on a protein diet the desire for hunger is less and the conversion of glucose in body is more spastic as in this case body takes a long time to break protein and fats after which it breaks sugar and carbs.

But it just takes one bad day to destroy Atkins diet as the consumption of sweet or carbohydrate in addition with proteins and fats pours weight very quickly. But we can follow it anywhere anytime and can lose 20 pounds a week. Though some says it’s expensive but still for good health we can do anything.

Strawberry is a soft and a highly perishable fruit. It tastes delicious and can be consumed in several ways. Strawberry serves as an excellent ingredient for ice creams, jams, biscuits and many other eatables on account of its rich aroma.

In addition to being consumed fresh, strawberries can be frozen, made into preserves, as well as dried and used in such things as cereal bars. Strawberry has added a special flavor to dairy products, as in strawberry-flavored ice cream, milkshakes, smoothies, and yogurts.

In addition to helping you cut unhealthy snacks out of your diet, the health benefits of strawberries include the many antioxidants. The antioxidants particular to strawberries, like Anthocyanins, Phenols, and Flavonoids, have many beneficial properties. For example, including strawberries also reduces the chances of developing Cancer. Many of the nutrients in strawberries have also been proven to have anti-inflammatory properties that can be used to counteract the effects of diseases like arthritis.

The fruit is extremely high in Vitamins C and K as well as Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B1, folic acid, and iodine. Strawberries have also been linked to effecting blood vessels, lipoproteins, and platelets in ways that can improve your health. Free radicals, which have been shown to contribute to joint problems and arthritis, have also been shown to be reduced by the antioxidants found in strawberries.

The use of strawberries and of the strawberry plant itself for therapeutic purposes dates back as long as they have started being eaten. American Indians prepared infusions of strawberry plant leaves as a treatment for stomach pain and gastrointestinal ailments such as Diarrhoea. Strawberries also contain a large amount of antioxidant, anticancer, anti-neurodegenerative, and anti-inflammatory properties, making them, like many other berries, very useful as a natural alternative to western medicine.

The aromatic sweet juiciness and deep red color of strawberries can brighten up both the taste and appeal of any meal. Not only do they taste great but they also are among the fruits and vegetables ranked highest in health-promoting antioxidants.

Junk food is fascinating to both young and old nowadays. Most of the youngsters are loosing or have almost lost their interest in eating vegetables and fruits as these are not able to satisfy the taste buds as much as the junk food. No doubt junk food is cheap and quick but it fails to provide us the nutrients that help our body to function properly. Eating Junk Food has become a trend. The young generation hates home made healthy food.

Consumption of junk food can cause chronic degenerative diseases, as well as hypertension, obesity, cardio-vascular problems and glucose intolerance. People who consume junk food fall sick often as this food eventually harms your liver. Junk food is full of fat and calories that gets converted into fat deposit in the body. Being over-weight affects the flow of oxygen to the brain cells and this can adversely effect concentration and memory.

Eating foods with high sodium content like what is present in chips and French fries can lead to high blood pressure. Junk foods have been identified as a major cause of heart diseases including Myocardial Infraction, Cardiac Arrest and Atherosclerosis. This is due to the fact that junk food contains excessive amount of low-density lipoproteins and cholesterol. Junk foods also cause damage to the pancreas resulting in Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM).

Drinking Soft Drinks adds dangerous toxins that affect our bones, skin & kidney. It may also cause problems like tooth decay & obesity. Junk foods are filled with harmful carbohydrates, fats and cholesterol that do not provide any useful energy. As a result, somebody consuming junk food has reduced level of essential nutrients that ultimately results in weakness in the body.

However, a nutrient intact healthy diet which is full of minerals, vitamins and iron is the best diet and provides you the power to defend against the illness of your body. Thus junk food should not be eaten as a solution to remove hunger. For that purpose one should always prefer the home made healthy food.

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, is one of the most recognizable expressions that persists since time immemorial. Many believe the little maxim to have come from an ancient Roman proverb.

However, the interesting fact is that, now, science has proven this age old saying to be true. Apples contain Vitamin C that boosts the immune system, which helps to maintain overall health. It also contains pectin which lowers the pressure level and it can also lower the level of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol. The other important properties of apple have immense effect in reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes and asthma.

An apple also acts as a toothbrush that cleans teeth and kills bacteria in the mouth, which helps reduce the risk of tooth decay. It is also low in calorie which which makes it a healthy food. An apple’s peel also offers a host of health benefits from building muscles to keeping the lid on weight.

Apple has many fascinating facts surrounding itself. The more apples a person eats, the lower his or her risk of developing lung cancer becomes. By many it is interpreted as the biblical forbidden fruit. The term Adam’s apple originated from the idea that it was created when the forbidden fruit got stuck in Adam’s throat when he swallowed it.

In addition to all these, one can see that apples are affordable and readily available all the year round. It is one of the most widely cultivated fruit trees. There are around 7,500 known varieties of apple. China is the leading producer of apple followed by United States. India is also one of the largest producers of apple.

The benefits from apple are immense; it helps us to stay protected from diseases ,thus prevents us to a great extent from going to the doctor as the popular expression suggests. But one must consider that eating an apple would not turn a person invincible, rather, its daily consumption would empower the immune system and help us to fight against diseases.