5 Best Health at all

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5 Best Health at all

1. Curry favor. Hot, spicy foods containing chilies or cayenne pepper trigger endorphins, the feel good hormones. Endorphins have a powerful, almost narcotic, effect and make you feel good after exercising. But go easy on the lamb, pork and mutton and the high-fat, creamy dishes served in many Indian restaurants.

2. Cut out herbs before ops. Some herbal supplements – from the popular St John's Worth and ginkgo balboa to garlic, ginger, ginseng and fever few – can cause increased bleeding during surgery, warn surgeons. It may be wise to stop taking all medication, including herbal supplements, at least two weeks before surgery, and inform your surgeon about your herbal use.

3. I say tomato. Tomato is a superstar in the fruit and veggie pantheon. Tomatoes contain Penelope, a powerful cancer fighter. They’re also rich in vitamin C. The good news is that cooked tomatoes are also nutritious, so use them in pasta, soups and casseroles, as well as in salads. The British Thoracic Society says that tomatoes and apples can reduce your risk of asthma and chronic lung diseases. Both contain the antioxidant quercetin. To enjoy the benefits, eat five apples a week or a Tomato every other day.

4. Eat your stress away. Prevent low blood sugar as it stresses you out. Eat regular and small healthy meals and keep fruit and veggies handy. Herbal teas will also soothe your frazzled nerves. Eating unrefined carbohydrates, nuts and bananas boosts the formation of serotonin, another feel-good drug. Small amounts of protein containing the amino acid amphetamine can give you a boost when stress tires you out.

5. Load up on vitamin Cowed need at least 90 mg of vitamin C per day and the best way to get this is by eating at least five servings of fresh fruit and vegetables every day. So hit the oranges and guavas!