The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS), published in 2001, found that certain nutrients — zinc, copper, vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene — may reduce the risk of age-related decline in eye health by 25 percent

The AREDS reports support the following 10 nutrient-rich foods:

1. Fish

2. Nuts and legumes

3. Seeds :

Seeds high in omega-3 include:

• chia seeds
• flax seeds
• hemp seeds

4. Citrus fruits :

• lemons
• oranges
• grapefruits

5. Leafy green vegetables :

• spinach
• kale
• collards

6. Carrots

7. Sweet potatoes

8) Beef

9)Egg

10)Water

Medically reviewed by Natalie Olsen, R.D., L.D., ACSM EP-C —

Breastfed babies have:

• Stronger immune systems
• Less diarrhea, constipation, gastroenteritis, gastroesophageal reflux, and preterm necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
• Fewer colds and respiratory illnesses like pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and whooping cough
• Fewer ear infections, especially those that damage hearing
• Fewer case of bacterial meningitis
• Better vision and less retinopathy of prematurity
• Lower rates of infant mortality
• Lower rates of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• Less illness overall and less hospitalization
• Parents have up to six times less absenteeism from work

Breastfed babies may become healthier children with:

• Fewer instances of allergies, eczema, and asthma
• Fewer childhood cancers, including leukemia and lymphomas
• Lower risk of type I and II diabetes
• Fewer instances of Crohn’s disease and colitis
• Lower rates of respiratory illness
• Fewer speech and orthodontic problems
• Fewer cavities
• Less likelihood of becoming obese later in childhood
• Improved brain maturation
• Greater immunity to infection

Teens and adults will find benefits for life:

• Less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
• Less likely to develop heart disease in adulthood
• Lower risk of multiple sclerosis
• Lower rates of pre- and postmenopausal breast cancers

Benefits for life, breastfeeding may result in:

• Lower risk of breast cancer
• Lower risk of ovarian cancer
• Lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
• Less endometriosis
• Less osteoporosis with age
• Less diabetes
• Less hypertension decreases blood pressure
• Less cardiovascular disease

Cleaning not only improves the look and feel of your home, but can also benefit your physical and mental health.

And with spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about spring cleaning.

Learn how you can improve your health this season with these quick spring cleaning tips:

1-Minute Tip: Open a window a take a few deep breaths. Get some fresh air flowing in your home to increase ventilation and improve the quality of the air you breathe.

5-Minute Tip: Vacuum your rugs or dust hard surfaces and window blinds with a damp cloth. Just a few minutes every day is all it takes to keep dust and allergens at bay — and keep the air in your home a little healthier.

15-Minute Tip: Listen while you clean. Cleaning can be a great opportunity to multitask and catch up on your favorite podcast, audio book or practice your dance moves while you listen to some cheerful music. This way you can improve your mood — and the state of your home!

30-Minute Tip: Tackle the pantry. Not only will sorting through your pantry help you find expired foods that need to be tossed, but it can also help you take note of your family’s eating habits. Check the nutrition labels on the processed foods you regularly eat — the facts might surprise you!

This article first appeared in the April 2019 edition of the HealthPerks newsletter.

Here are some essential tips to keep the body’s energy levels up during the month-long Ramadan fast.

1)The first meal after a long fast should be small and include foods that give instant electrolytes, fluid, and some sugar.This is why traditionally Iftar includes a lot of drinks, fruits, dates, etc. 

2)Foods that quench thirst such as cucumber, zucchini, buttermilk, curd, melon, banana.

3)For your main meal or dinner, your plate should have 30 per cent clean carbs, 30 per cent good proteins, and 30 per cent of high fibre vegetables. 

4)What to avoid?

Avoid sugar, desserts and fruit juices that will raise your blood-sugar immediately. “This is going to mess up with your insulin levels, especially when you fast the next day, leaving you with cravings and low energy levels,”

Resource : Indian express.