Supu Ya Kuku Na Viazi/Mbatata

VIPIMO :
Kuku                                                            4 LB
Viazi/mbatata                                              3
Kitunguu maji                                               1
Kitunguu thomu                                            5 chembe
Pilipili mbichi                                                  2
Nyanya ya kusaga                                       1 kijiko cha chai
Pilipili manga ya unga                                    ½  kijiko cha chai
Haldi/tumeric/bizari ya manjano                    ¼  kijiko cha chai
Mafuta ya zaytuni                                         2 vijiko vya supu
Kotmiri (coriander freshi)                              1 msongo
Ndimu/siki                                                    2 vijiko vya supu
Chumvi                                                        kiasi

Jinsi Ya Kupika Shurba Ya Nyama Ya Mbuzi

• VIPIMO

 Nyama ya mbuzi ya mafupa au ya ng’ombe       Kilo moja
Mafuta                                                               2 vijiko vya supu
Vitunguu maji (vikate vidogo vidogo)                   2
Nyanya (kata ndogo ndogo)                               1
Thomu na tangawizi iliyosagwa                           2 vijiko vya supu
Bizari ya pilau ya unga (Jeera)                            1 kijijo cha chai
Gilgilani ya unga (Dania)                                     ½  kijiko cha chai
Pilipili manga ya unga                                          1 kijiko cha chai
Mdalasini wa unga                                              ¼ kijiko cha chai
Kotmiri (iliyokatwa ndogo ndogo)                       kiasi
Nanaa (iliyokatwa ndogo ndogo)                        kiasi
Chumvi                                                              kiasi
Siki                                                                    3 vijiko vya supu  
Shayiri (Oats) au *                                             2 vikombe
* ikiwa shayiri nzima nzima, basi roweka kwa  muda wa masaa na uchemshe mpaka ziive. 
   

HAKIKA UKILA HIVI VYAKULA UTAPATA NGOZI NYORORO NA YENYE AFYA NA LAINI

1. Red bell peppers

Red bell peppers are a tasty vegetable that can be enjoyed either cooked or raw. One red bell pepper contains more than 100% of your daily vitamin C needs. It also contains significant amounts of dietary fiber and vitamin B6. Moreover, it is rich in carotenoids that can help prevent wrinkles and increase blood circulation to your skin, helping it look more youthful. Due to their carotenoids, red bell peppers are also great to fight acne.

2. Dark chocolate

This is one of my favorite foods to eat every day for perfect skin! Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids and flavanols that promote glowing skin. The antioxidants in dark chocolate will help reduce roughness in your skin and protect it against sun damage. Moreover, cocoa relaxes arteries, increasing blood circulation that leads to healthier skin.
I usually buy cocoa powder or raw cacao for less fat. And if you like dark chocolate, eat your ounce of dark chocolate every day and make sure you choose at least 80% cacao content in order to avoid milk and added sugars found in a traditional chocolate bar.

3. Salmon

Salmon is an excellent food to fight stress, anxiety, and depression. Salmon also provides most of your daily vitamin D needs. And as you may already know, Vitamin D is responsible for keeping your heart, bones, colon and brain healthy. It also helps prevent colon cancer, anxiety, depression, heart disease and bone disease.

4. Coconut oil

Coconut oil is one of the richest sources of saturated fat with about 90 percent of calories as saturated fat. It contains lauric acid, a powerful antibacterial and antiviral agent that keeps away viruses, infections, inflammation and acne. Coconut oil is also rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, which are perfect for keeping your skin moist, soft, and wrinkle-free.

5. Green tea

Well, so I know green tea is actually a beverage, but tea leaves come from a plant! Even though I love black tea, I drink green tea every day because I know that it is a great source of antioxidants and a unique amino acid, L-theanine that helps relax your body and lower stress.
When the tea is hot, the bionic brew releases catechins, a kind of antioxidant with proven anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Green tea may also reduce your risk of developing high blood pressure. Drink 3 or more cups of tea every day for better results.

6. Spinach

Spinach is a healthy and nutrient-rich food you should certainly include in your everyday diet. You may hate spinach, but it is a wonderful source of iron, folate, chlorophyll, Vitamin E, magnesium, Vitamin A, fiber, plant protein, and Vitamin C. Due to their antioxidant abilities, Vitamins C, E, and A are especially great for your skin.
Spinach contains antioxidants that fight against all types of skin problems. Add it to your everyday diet and see what happens. By eating spinach, you’re just cleaning your skin from the inside out!

7. Seeds

Chia seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds are all great for your skin. Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are both rich in selenium, Vitamin E, magnesium and protein. Selenium and protein keep all wrinkles away, Vitamin E enhances moisture in your skin and magnesium lowers your stress levels. The healthy Omega 3 fatty acids in flax, chia and hemp seeds are perfect for fighting wrinkles and acne. Plus, these seeds are rich in protein.

Lishe asili ni dawa ya wagonjwa wa moyo

Kula vyakula asili inazidisha miaka ya wagonjwa wa moyo

Wanasayansi nchini Marekani wanasema watu waliowahi kupata maradhi ya moyo wanaweza kuishi maisha marefu iwapo watakula zaidi vyakula ambavyo havijapitia viwandani.

Watafiti walichunguza zaidi ya watu elfu nne waliowahi kupata mshituko wa moyo na kubaini kuwa wana uwezekano mkubwa wa kuishi miaka tisa zaidi kama watakula vyakula hivyo .
Vyakula ambayo havijapitia viwandani vina nyuzinyuzi ambazo tayari imethibitishwa kuwa husaidia katika kuwezesha binadamu kwenda haja bila matatizo.
Vyakula ambayo vina nyuzinyuzi hizo ni kama vile matunda, mboga na nafaka.
Hatahivyo wataalam wanasema watu katika mataifa mengi hawali vyakula hivyo kwa wingi.

FAIDA 10 ZA TUNDA LA PERA

Pera

Mapera ni matunda yanayo patikana kwa wingi lakini mara nyingi huwa hayapendelewi sana kutokana na ugumu wake wakati wa kuyatafuna pamoja na kuwa na mbegu mbegu nyingi. Hata hivyo matunda haya yana faida kubwa sana kwa afya ya mwili wa mwanadamu.
Zifuatazo ni faida kumi za mapera.
1. Utajiri wa Vitamin C:

Mapera ya utajiri mkubwa wa Vitamin C ambayo ni muhimu sana katika mwili wa mwanadamu.

2. Ni kinga nzuri ya kisukari.

Ulaji wa watu wengi unawaweka katika hatari ya kupatwa na ugonjwa wa kisukari lakini matumizi ya mapera yatakupunguzia hatari ya kupatwa na ugonjwa wa kisukari Hii ni kwa sababu mapera yana utajiri mkubwa sana wa Fibre.
Fibre ni muhimu sana katika kupunguza kiasi cha sukari kwenye damu. Vilevile ni muhimu sana katika kuusafisha mfumo wa usagaji
3. Kuimarisha Uwezo Wa Kuona

Mapera yana utajiri mkubwa sana wa Vitamin A au Retinol ambayo ni muhimu sana katika kusaidia kuona vizuri.
Hivyo basi kama ilivyo kwa karoti, mapera yanasaidia sana katika kuongeza na kuimarisha uwezo w a mtu kuona.

4. Kusaidia katika Uzazi

Mapera yana madini yaitwayo Folate ambayo husaidia katika kurutubisha mayai ya uzazi..

5. Kurekebisha Kiwango Cha Shinikizo La Damu

Madini ya Potassium yaliyomo ndani ya mapera yanasaidia katika ku-normalise shinikizo la damu ( Blood Pressure )
Ndizi na mapera vina kiwango cha potassium sawa.

6. Utajiri mkubwa wa Madini Ya Shaba

Mapera yana madini ya shaba ( Trace element copper ) ambayo ni mazuri sana katika ku- maintain ufanyaji kazi wa tezi ziitwazo thyroid.
Tezi za thyroid zisipo fanya kazi vizuri zinaweza kusababisha matatizo mengi ya kiafya kwa mwanadamu.

7. Utajiri wa Madini Ya Manganese

Mapera yana utajiri mkubwa wa madini ya manganese ambayo yanausaidia mwili katika kunyonya ama kupata virutubisho muhimu kutoka kwenye vyakula tunavyo kula.
Chakula tunacho tumia kikitumika vizuri mwilini, tunapata virutubisho vyote muhimu kama vile biotini, vitamin nakadhalika..
8. Kuusadia mwili na akili katika ku-relax

Mapeara yana utajiri mkubwa wa madini ya magnesium ambayo hufanya kazi ya kuvifanya akili na mwili wa mwanadamu viweze ku relax. Unashauriwa kutumia mapera baada ya kazi nzito. Hii itasaidia katika kuufanya mwili na akili yako kupumzika

9. Mapera ni muhimu katika afya ya akili ya mwanadamu.

Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6 ambazo zinapatikana ndani ya tunda la mpera muhimu katika kuimarisha afya ya akili ya mwanadamu.
Mapera yatasaidia kuufanya ubongo wako u relax.

10. NI MUHIMU KATIKA NGOZI YA MWANADAMU.

Vitamin C, viondoa sumu na karotini ambavyo vyote vinapatikana ndani ya tunda la mpera ni muhimu sana katika kuimarisha afya ya ngozi.
Kama hiyo haitoshi, kokwa la mpera huwa linatumika katika kutengeneza vipodozi na losheni kwa ajili ya matumizi ya mwanadamu.

KWA USTAWI WA AFYA YAKO, ANZA KUTUMIA TUNDA LA MPERA SASA

VYAKULA VINAVYOCHANGIA UKOSEFU WA USINGIZI

Kahawa.

Utafiti umethibitisha kuwepo uhusiano kati ya ukosefu wa usingizi na matatizo ya kiafya kama vile ugonjwa wa moyo, ugonjwa wa kisukari na saratani

KINACHOSABABISHA UKOSEFU WA USINGIZI

Ingawa msongo wa mawazo nao unatajwa kuchangia mtu kukosa usingizi, lakini mlo unaweza kuwa ndiyo sababu kubwa inayoweza kumkosesha mtu usingizi, na hasa vyakula vitano vifuatavyo:

Bia

POMBE

Unywaji wa bia moja ama mbili unaweza kukufanya upate usingizi haraka, hivyo kukufanya uamini kuwa pombe inasaidia mtu kupata usingizi haraka. Ingawa unaweza kupata usingizi haraka kwa kunywa pombe, lakini utafiti umeonesha kuwa usingizi huwa unakata usiku wa manane, au sehemu ya pili ya usingizi na kukuamsha asubuhi ukiwa mchovu.

KAHAWA

Inajulikana kwamba kahawa ndiyo chanzo kikuu cha kilevi aina ya ‘caffeine’. Inaelezwa kwamba kilevi hiki hudumu mwilini kwa muda usiopungua saa tano, hivyo kutegemeana na wakati gani umetumia kahawa, athari zake huweza kuonekana hadi usiku wakati wa kulala.

Hivyo kwa mtu mwingine, hasa mwenye matatizo ya usagaji chakula tumboni (poor metabolism), kikombe cha kahawa utakachokunywa mchana, athari zake zinaweza kuonekana hadi usiku wakati wa kulala, kwani unaweza kujikuta unapoteza usingizi wakati kahawa ulikunywa mchana au asubuhi.

Chokoleti nyeusi.

CHOKOLETI NYEUSI (Dark chocolate)

Ingawa chokoleti kwa kawaida, huwa na faida ya kuimarisha kinga ya mwili kwa kuwa na kiasi kingi cha virutubisho aina ya ‘antioxidant’, lakini pia ina kiwango kingi cha ‘caffeine’ ambacho kinaweza kuchangia ukosefu wa usingizi kama tayari unalo tatizo hilo.

VYAKULA VYENYE VIUNGO VINGI

Vyakula vilivyoungwa kwa viungo vingi vya aina mbalimbali, zikiwemo pilipili, huchangia tatizo la chakula kushindwa kusagika vizuri tumboni hali ambayo humfanya mtu kupata usingizi kwa tabu. Inaelezwa kuwa kirutubisho aina ya ‘capsaicin’ kinachopatikana ndani ya pilipili, huongeza joto la mwili na ndicho kinachochangia mtu kukosa usingizi.

VYAKULA VYENYE MAFUTA

Ulaji wa vyakula vyenye mafuta mengi pia navyo vinatajwa kuchangia ukosefu wa usingizi au usingizi wa kukatika mara kwa mara. Hivyo katika kushughulikia tatizo la kukosa usingizi usiku, huna budi kujiepusha na ulaji wa vyakula vyenye mafuta mengi, hasa vile vya kukaanga, muda mfupi kabla ya kupanda kitandani kulala.

USITUMIE VIDONGE

Wengi wenye matatizo ya kukosa usingizi hukimbilia kumeza vidonge vya usingizi. Kitendo cha kumeza vidonge vya usingizi huwa hakiondoi tatizo, bali husogeza mbele tatizo kwa kuudanganya ubongo. Zaidi wanaotumia vidonge ili kupata usingizi, huamka wakiwa wamelewa.

DONDOO ZA KUKUSAIDIA KUPATA USINGIZI

Kabla ya kulala, kunywa glasi ya maziwa moto au ya uvuguvugu. Au kula karanga au siagi ya karanga (peanut butter). Au kula zabibu kadhaa. Vyakula hivyo, ingawa vipo na vingine vingi, vinatajwa kuwa na virutubisho vinavyozalisha homoni za usingizi kwa wingi.

Aidha, kwa wenye matatizo ya kukosa usingizi kwa muda mrefu, wanashauriwa kulala kwenye chumba chenye giza kabisa, kujiepusha na kuangalia TV wakiwa wamelala kitandani, kulala mbali na simu, redio, saa na vitu vingine vyenye sumaku. Vitu hivi vimeonekana kuharibu mtiririko wa usingizi kwa njia moja au nyingine hivyo kwa mtu mwenye matatizo ya kukosa usingizi akaenavyo mbali.

FAHAMU MAGONJWA YANAYOWEZA KUTIBIKA KWA KULA NDIZI

  Ndizi ni aina ya tunda linalopendwa na watu wengi yawezekana huwa unakula tunda hili bila kujua faida zake, lakini pia yawezekana wewe hupendi kabisa kula ndizi mbivu, lakini ni vyema kufahamu kuwa tunda hili ni muhimu sana kwa afya yako inasaidia kama wewe hujapatwa na vidonda vya tumbo, kwa kula ndizi mara kwa mara unajipa kinga madhubuti na kama tayari umeathirika na vidonda, kwa kula ndizi utajipa ahueni kubwa.

Kwa mujibu wa utafiti wa kisayansi kuhusu tunda hili, ndizi ni chanzo kikubwa cha madini aina ya ‘Potassium’, ambayo ni muhimu sana katika kuweka shinikizo la damu mwilini katika hali yake ya kawaida (Normal Blood Pressure), na huboresha utendajikazi mzuri wa moyo. Ndizi moja tu kwa siku inaweza kukukinga na maradhi ya shinikizo la damu na matatizo ya moyo.

Muujiza ya matibabu kwa maji ya moto kunywa magonjwa yanatibiwa na maji ya moto

 

 

- pumu= asthma

- shinikizo la damu= hbp 

- migraine / kichwa= migraine/ headache

- ugonjwa wa sukari= diabetes 

- upungufu wa damu= anemia

- maumivu nyuma= back pain

- mawe katika figo= urinary calculus 

- maambukizo wa haja ndogo= urinary tract infection 

- cholesterol= cholesterol

- baridi yabisi & ugonjwa wa mifupa= rheumatism & arthritis 

- kiharusi =stroke 

- udhaifu wa mwili =sexual and body weakness

- kuchoka & uchovu = tiredness & fatigue

- tonsili =tonsillitis 

- vijidudu vya tumbo = gastroenteritis (stomach virus)

- mafua/homa =colds, flu & fever 

- kukosa usingizi= insomnia (lack of sleep) 

- kichome kwenye roho= heartburn 


- kidonda tumboni =stomach ulcer

- kuvimbiwa (ugumu kupata haja kubwa) =constipation

- kutetemeka mwili kutokana na umri= parkinsonism 

- kupoteza nywele (upaa) =hair loss (baldness)

- magonjwa ya ngozi=skin diseases (psoriasis)

- kasoro ya ubongo =alzheimer (defects of the brain) 

- maradhi ya moyo =heart disease 

- saratani= cancer 

- usafisha heidh ya kila mwezi ya wanawake= purifying women's monthly period

JIFUNZE KUTENGENEZA KITAFUNWA HIKI CHA KARANGA NA CHOCOLATE

KAA TAYARI KWA MAELEZO YA VYAKULA VYOTE AMBAVYO HAVINA MAELEZO HAPO CHINI.

PIA NITAKUPATIA RECIPE SAFI KABISA YA KITAFUNWA HIKI CHA KARANGA NA CHOCOLATE

MAHITAJI

JINSI YA KUANDAA FATILIA PICHA NA MAELEZO HAPO CHINI

UNAZIJUA TABLE MANNERS WAKATI WA KULA?HIZI HAPA ZISOME

 

Hivi ni chache nazovikumbuka tuongeze mingine

1. Tafuna ukiwa umefunga mdomo

2. Usiongee ukiwa na chakula mdomoni

3. Usipitishe mkono/mikono juu ya chakula cha mwingine.

4. Usiongeze chumvi au pilipili kabla hujaonja chakula

5. Unapokunywa supu kijiko cha supu hakitakiwi kuingizwa mdomoni, supu hunywewa toka kona ya kijiko.

Top Ten Table Manners

Keep these basic behaviors in mind as you eat:

1. Chew with your mouth closed.
2. Avoid slurping, smacking, blowing your nose, or other gross noises. (If necessary, excuse yourself to take care of whatever it is you need to take care of.)
3. Don’t use your utensils like a shovel or as if you’ve just stabbed the food you’re about to eat.
4. Don’t pick your teeth at the table.

5. Remember to use your napkin at all times.
6. Wait until you’re done chewing to sip or swallow a drink. (The exception is if you’re choking.)
7. Cut only one piece of food at a time.
8. Avoid slouching and don’t place your elbows on the table while eating (though it is okay to prop your elbows on the table while conversing between courses.)
9. Instead of reaching across the table for something, ask for it to be passed to you.
10. Always say ‘excuse me’ whenever you leave the table. 

SHERIA 4 UNAZOTAKIWA KUFUATA UNAPOKUNYWA POMBE ILI USIONGEZE UZITO

Let’s face it, sometimes there’s nothing better at the end of a long day than a glass of wine. But sipping much more than that can wreak havoc with your shape, and not just by adding hundreds of calories to your diet. Alcohol temporarily keeps your body from burning fat, explains integrative medicine specialist Pamela M. Peeke, MD, author of The Hunger Fix. The reason is that your body can’t store calories from alcohol for later, the way it does with food calories. So when you drink, your metabolic system must stop what it’s doing (like, say, burning off calories from your last meal) to get rid of the booze.

“Drinking presses ‘pause’ on your metabolism, shoves away the other calories, and says, ‘Break me down first!’” Dr. Peeke explains. The result is that whatever you recently ate gets stored as fat.
What’s worse: “Research has uncovered that alcohol especially decreases fat burn in the belly,” Dr. Peeke adds. “That’s why you never hear about ‘beer hips,’ you hear about a ‘beer belly.’”
So can a girl ever enjoy a drink without putting on pounds? Absolutely, if you imbibe the right way. In fact, large, long-term studies published in the Archives of Internal Medicine and International Journal of Obesity found that middle-aged and older women who drank moderately (about one drink a day) gained less weight over time than those who never imbibed at all; they were also less likely to become obese.
It’s a complex topic, but JoAnn Manson, MD, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and co-author of the studies, says that the moderate drinkers appeared to be more likely to compensate for the occasional drinks by taking in fewer calories from other sources and also tended to be a little more physically active. (In other words, they didn’t get blitzed on margaritas, then dive in to a bowl of fried ice cream.) What else beyond basic exercise and calorie-counting can keep happy hour from turning into hefty hour? Health dug into the research and grilled the experts on how you can have your sips and jeans that still zip.
Rule #1: Always eat when you drink
While the Harvard research suggests it’s wise to factor in those cocktail calories, it’s actually more important to eat right than to eat less, the experts stress. Skimping on food in order to “make room” for drinks will only backfire and send you straight to the bottom of the candied nut bowl. Here’s why: Most cocktails are loaded with simple carbohydrates, “so during a night of drinking, people end up with soaring blood sugar, followed by a ‘crash’ that leaves them ravenous,” says Jason Burke, MD, an anesthesiologist and hangover researcher who runs a hangover treatment clinic in (where else?) Las Vegas.
You can help counteract that effect by nibbling foods that provide long-lasting energy. “Before you go out, have dinner or a snack with protein, fiber, and healthy fat,” says Karlene Karst, RD, author ofThe Full-Fat Solution. ”They stabilize your blood-sugar levels without slowing down your metabolism.” Karst recommends Greek yogurt with berries, almond or hemp butter with an apple, or a protein shake. An added benefit of grabbing a bite beforehand, she says, is that that Pinot or appletini will be absorbed more slowly into the bloodstream, minimizing its diet-damaging effects.
In addition to revving your appetite, tippling also makes you lose your eating inhibitions (“I only live once—I’ll have the steak frites!”). “It temporarily impairs the prefrontal cortex, the smarty-pants part of the brain that allows you to think clearly and rein in impulsivity,” Dr. Peeke says. “So after a certain amount of alcohol (and it’s different for everyone), you’re going to feel yourself not caring and letting it rip with food and probably drinks.” A cocktail (or three) can make you forgetful, too—as in, forgetting that the Death by Chocolate dessert is not on your eating plan.
The trick is to have an easy-to-follow strategy in place before you take that first sip. Scout out the bar or restaurant menu ahead of time and note your picks on your phone. Then set an alert to remind you to order wisely—that way you won’t have to think too much (or rely on that alcohol-impaired prefrontal cortex!) to stay on track.
As with your pre-partying meal, go for something with fiber, protein, and a little bit of healthy fat to help control blood-sugar levels and make you feel satisfied, Karst says
 
Rule Number Two
Know that some drinks make you hungrier than others

When it comes to waist-friendly cocktails, the simpler the drink, the better. Not only do the sweet-and-fancy ones tend to have more calories, but the additional sugar can make you even hungrier: Your blood sugar skyrockets higher than it does on beer, wine, or a shot of something, making the plummet (and the resulting cravings) worse.
And then there are the calories! Booze has 7 calories per gram, making it the second-most calorie-dense macronutrient. (That’s just below pure fat, which has 9 calories per gram.) This means a measly 1.5-ounce jigger of vodka has almost 100 calories. Mix that up with some club soda and lime, and it’s a reasonable tipple, but when you start tossing together a whole bunch of different liquors—whether it’s a hipster fizz made with bourbon, elderflower liqueur, and house-made bitters, or a dive-bar Long Island iced tea loaded with vodka, rum, tequila, and gin—it really adds up (to the tune of 300 calories, in the case of a Long Island).
Even simple mixed drinks like rum-and-Cokes and screwdrivers pack extra calories because of the sugary soda and juice. “So if you’re going to drink, have something straight up and simple like wine or beer,” Dr. Peeke advises. Any wine or beer works, but to trim about 10 calories per glass, choose a rosé or white wine instead of a heavier red. A whole pint of a dark beer is around only 170 calories (compared with 195 for the same amount of regular beer) and may leave you feeling fuller than, say, Champagne, because it’s so starchy and rich, Karst notes. Vodka, gin, or bourbon with club soda and a twist are pretty good bets, too. Club soda is calorie- and sugar-free and dilutes the alcohol and its effect on your cravings. Avoid juices, liqueurs (which are sweet and syrupy), colas, tonics, and super-sugary bottled mixes like the ones for a lot of bar-made margaritas and daiquiris.
Rule #3: Stick to a drink or two, tops
One drink a day is the widely accepted definition of moderate drinking for women, but there’s a misconception among some bar-hoppers that you can go without alcohol all week and save your seven drinks for the weekend. “That’s the worst thing you can possibly do for your weight,” Dr. Peeke says. (And, of course, for your health.) “It has a much bigger effect than one drink a day.”
When you down three or four drinks in one night, your body has many hundreds of alcohol calories to process before it can continue to break down food calories or stored fat. Plus, all those drinks throw your blood sugar even more out of whack so you’re hungry as heck—and because you’re tipsy, your prefrontal cortex is misfiring and you now have zero compunction about ordering the fried mozzarella sticks with a side of ranch (and keeping them all for yourself). The extra calories alone are enough to pile on the pounds; have four drinks every Saturday night and you’ll be up about 10 pounds in a year.
Rule #4: Beware that gnawing, starving feeling the next day
The morning after poses a new diet challenge. As if a hangover weren’t punishment enough, you’re fighting cravings for large amounts of cheesy, greasy fast food. Part of the problem is that you’re dehydrated (don’t forget, alcohol is a diuretic), and that can make you feel even hungrier, Karst notes. But that’s not the only thing at play. “The body needs energy to resolve the effects of a big night of drinking, so it wants the richest source of energy it can find, which is fat,” Dr. Burke says. “Also, greasy foods tend to settle the stomach a bit.”
To avoid that: When you’re out, drink a big glass of water for every drink you have. Then, before going to bed, have some more, along with a snack that is high in fiber and protein such as high-fiber cereal or oatmeal, Dr. Burke suggests. “You’ll get important nutrients into the body that were lost during alcohol consumption,” he adds. “Plus, foods rich in fiber stay in the stomach longer, so you’ll be less prone to hunger in the morning.” With any luck, you’ll also be less likely to overdo it in the a.m., ensuring your figure won’t have to pay the price for a night out.

VYAKULA KUMI AMBAVYO VITAWEKA MENO YAKO KUWA IMARA NA KUNG'AA WAKATI WOTE

As the saying goes, “you are what you eat.”  But when it comes to healthy teeth, “you are what you chew.”  According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) certain foods naturally cleanse, brighten, and defend against bacteria that can harm your teeth and gums.

“The teeth and gums mirror what’s going on in the rest of your body. Therefore, what you consume influences the health of your smile,” said Dr. Shawn Frawley, a cosmetic dentist and AACD member.  In contrast, some foods and lifestyle habits such as drinking coffee and tea as well as smoking can cause discoloration or the yellowing of your teeth.
Consumers are very interested about having a healthy, bright smile.  According to an AACD survey, virtually all adults (99.7%) surveyed believe a healthy smile is socially important, and nearly three-quarters (74%) of adults feel an unattractive smile can hurt their career success.
To deliciously achieve a healthier, whiter smile, try these 10 foods suggestions from the AACD: Our Afya Njema Health expert has the following:

Pineapples can help whiten teeth.  Research shows that the enzyme bromelain in pineapples acts as a natural stain remover, according to Dr. Frawley.  Bromelain also helps break up plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that accumulates on your teeth.  The bacteria in plaque produce acids that can erode the enamel of your teeth and lead to dental caries.

Ginger acts as an anti-inflammatory to support healthy mouth tissue.  Since periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease that causes the loss of bone and supportive connective tissue in your mouth, ginger can spice up your foods while also acting as an anti-inflammatory. Carrots contain vitamin A, which is needed for healthy tooth enamel.  Eating them raw stimulates saliva, your mouth’s natural cleanser.  In fact, chewing any crunchy vegetable will naturally cleanse your teeth.  Try this Carrot-Pineapple Ginger Salad from the AACD.
Basil is a natural antibiotic that reduces bacteria in the mouth.  According to Dr. Frawley, basil’s essential oils, rosmarinic acid, linalool, and oleanolic acid inhibit the growth of bacteria in the mouth.
Cheese is rich in protein, calcium, and phosphorus, all of which can help buffer the acids in your mouth.  Calcium and phosphorus also assist in the remineralization or repairing of your teeth.  Enjoy reduced fat cheese to minimize heart-unhealthy saturated fat in your diet.
Sesame seeds help “scrub” away the plaque on your teeth.  Chewing nuts can also provide this coarse, scrubbing action.  Sesame seeds also contain bone and teeth-strengthening calcium.

Shitaki mushrooms contain a compound called lentinan, which inhibits bacteria from growing in your mouth.
Onions contain the sulfur compounds, thiosulfinates and thiosulfonates, which reduce bacteria that cause tooth decay, according to Dr. Fawley.  Eating them raw is a must as cooking will destroy these tooth-friendly compounds.  Don’t like onions?  Garlic also contains these sulfur compounds. Salmon not only provides calcium but also vitamin D, another nutrient needed for healthy bones and teeth.
Broccoli contains iron which helps form an acid-resistant film or barrier that can protect the enamel of your teeth, according to Dr. Fawley.
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JE WAJUA MAAJABU YA MAFUTA YA SAMAKI?SOMA HAPA

HAYA unaweza kuyaita ni maajabu ya mafuta ya samaki baada ya kuonesha uwezo wa kuponya hata ‘mfu’ aliyekwisha tangaziwa kifo na madaktari bingwa. Ni kisa cha kweli kilichotokea nchini Marekani hivi karibuni na kuoneshwa na Kituo cha Televisheni cha CNN ambacho kinaaminika na kutizamwa na mamilioni ya watu duniani.

Septemba 16, 2012 kijana mwenye umri wa miaka 16, Grant Virgin wa nchini Marekani aligongwa na gari na kuumia vibaya kiasi cha kupoteza fahamu na kuonekana hawezi tena kupona kutokana na majeraha aliyoyapata mwilini na hasa sehemu ya kichwa.

Madaktari walijitahidi kadiri ya uwezo wao kuokoa maisha yake, walifanikiwa kwa kiasi fulani, lakini kutokana na hali aliyokuwa nayo, waliwatangazia wazazi wake kuwa mtoto wao hatapona, labda angeweza kuishi kwa usiku mmoja tu.

Wiki mbili baada ya ajali hiyo, kijana Grant alikuwa bado amelazwa hospitalini hajitambui (in a coma) huku familia yake ikielezwa na madaktari kuwa hakuna wanachoweza kufanya zaidi ya kusubiri siku yake ya kufa ifike.

Grant Virgin.

Hata hivyo, wazazi wa Grant hawakukubaliana na maelezo ya madaktari, badala yake wakaanza kutafuta tiba mbadala kwa kujaribu kufanya kila aina ya ushauri waliopewa. Walijaribu tiba mbadala tofauti ambazo zilianza kuonesha matumaini kwa Grant kupata fahamu na kuanza kuongea maneno mafupi japo kwa taabu.

Wakati wakijaribu tiba hizo mbalimbali, siku moja mama yake Grant aliona habari moja CNN ikizungumzia uwezo wa mafuta ya samaki (Omega-3) katika kutibu uvimbe kichwani ambapo ilielezwa namna ambavyo mafuta hayo yanavyoweza kupunguza au kuzuia uvimbe kichwani.

Ingawa kulikuwa hakuna utafiti mkubwa wa kisayansi wa moja kwa moja unaoweza kuthibitisha hilo, lakini wazazi wa Grant walianza kumlisha mtoto wao kwa njia ya mrija mafuta ya samaki kiasi cha gramu 20 kwa siku. Siku mbili baadaye, kwa mshangao wa  kila mtu, Grant akiwa kitandani hospitali, aliweza kumpigia simu mama yake na kuongea naye kwa kutamka sentesi kamili.

Awali alikuwa hawezi kuongea kwa sentesi kamili, alikuwa akiongea kwa taabu na kwa kukatisha na kurudia maneno, (nafikiri unajua mtu aliyepooza mdomo anavyoongea), lakini baada ya kutumia mafuta hayo kwa siku mbili tu aliweza kuongea kwa ufasaha, kiasi cha mama mtu kuona kama ni ndoto.

Aliendelea na dozi ya mafuta ya samaki na kila baada ya muda hali yake ikawa inaendelea kuimarika, alikuwa hawezi kukaa akaanza kukaa, alikuwa hawezi kusimama akaanza kusimama, alikuwa hawezi kutembea akaanza kutembea.

Hivi sasa, mwaka mmoja baadaye, ameweza kupona kabisa huku akifanya shughuli zake zote, ikiwa pamoja na kucheza michezo mbalimbali na kusababisha wataalam wa masuala ya tiba kufanya utafiti tena wa kina juu ya uwezo wa mafuta ya samaki ambayo siyo tu yanasaidia matatizo ya uvimbe kichwani, bali kwa mwili mzima.

Chanzo kizuri cha kirutubisho aina ya Omega 3 Fatty Acids ni samaki, hivyo watu wanashauriwa kula samaki. Hata hivyo, kutokana na uchafuzi wa mazingira, samaki wengi wameharibika na kukosa kirutubisho hicho muhimu.

Kwa kuzingatia hilo, inashauriwa watu kupata mafuta ya samaki kwa njia ya vidonge (food suplements) vinavyotengenezwa na makampuni yanayoaminika kimataifa katika utengenezaji wa bidhaa za vyakula kwa njia ya vidonge vyenye ubora wa hali ya juu

After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again

This is interesting. After reading this, you’ll never look at a banana in the same way again.

Bananas contain three natural sugars – sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world’s leading athletes.
But energy isn’t the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

DEPRESSION
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
PMS:
Forget the pills – eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

ANEMIA
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

BLOOD PRESSURE:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit’s ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

BRAIN POWER
200 students at a Twickenham school ( England ) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

CONSTIPATION
High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

HANGOVERS
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

HEARTBURN
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

MORNING SICKNESS
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

MOSQUITO BITES:
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

NERVES
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system..
Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort foodlike chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

ULCERS
The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chroniclercases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Many other cultures see bananas as a ‘cooling’ fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has FOUR TIMES the protein, TWICE the carbohydrate, THREE TIMES the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, ‘A BANANA a day keeps the doctor away!