anti-aging and nutrition

Healthyaging  is living a longer and healtier life.Studies proved that healthy diet plan plays a major role in preventing chronic diseases and  aging.A balanced diet with adequate vegetables n fruits helps to prevent aging.There are supplements  with  fruit blend which is a good source of antioxidants n polyphenols hepls to prevent aging and improve vitality.The most important antioxidant that helps in anti aging is vitamin E,skin vitamin,and other antioxidants include vitamin A,and VItamin C.Research has shown that those with higher levels of vitamin D are more likely to have longer telomeres, and vice versa. This means that people with higher levels of vitamin D may actually age more slowly than people with lower levels of vitamin D.OTHER KEY NUTRIENTS FOR LIFE EXTENSION ARE VITAMIN b-12,ZINC,OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS,MAGNESIUM,FOLATE  etc.Probiotics/fermented food also play a great role in improving skin  and polyphenols in green tea,cocoa,grapes  etc also hepls.Last but not the least curcumin in our turmeric,helps a lot ,which act as a immune booster and anti-inflamatory which prevent cancer and artritis also.So after reading this ,you will understand why in Indian,our ancestors used all these ingredients.Especially during lactation period,we Keralities use a lot of ayurvedic preparations made with turmeric,its a powerful antioxidant,which help to reduce aging and cure all the wounds.

Rice flakes with jaggery is an ideal breakfast

We keralaties had the habit of eating rice flakes with jaggery,which is a good source of minerals like iron,zinc etc...Why cant we promote our riceflakes,which is nutritious,with lots of fiber and B-vitamins..jus hav a look at the nutrition facts..There are 98 calories in 1 cup of Rice Flakes.Calorie Breakdown: 3%fat, 90% carbs, 7% prot.    There are 101 calories in 1 cup of Corn Flakes. Calorie breakdown:0%fat, 96% carbs, 4% protein.If we add jaggery and sesame seeds,or other dry fruits,the nutritive value can be increased.There are studies in different part of the world that proved our puffed rice is an ideal breakfast and sure our aval too..Aval vilayichathu is a good snack for kids as well as adults ,but eat in limits.So let us go to our tradition and give  our next generation a good healthy habit,with cheap and nutritious snacks which can be prepared with less time.Its a habit to update west,but dont wait till they start it as a breakfast cereal.