weight loss foods : banana vs eggs

Bananas

Eggs

Is banana fattening? Bananas contain pectin, which leaves you feeling fuller for a longer time. This makes bananas ideal for anyweight loss programme. The only way you’ll gain weight by eating bananas is if you eat half a dozen without exercising. Banana for weight loss: Take care regarding your overall calorie count requirements. Since carbohydrates are nothing but sugar chains, an overload even in terms of fruit consumption could lead to excess calories and fat storage. Therefore, as with everything else, consume bananas in moderation. Health Benefits of Bananas: Bananas are rich in fibre, vitamin C, potassium, manganese, vitamin B6 and essential amino acids. The fibre content of bananas helps to control hunger much better for those who are trying to lose fat. It has been found to help reduce depression due to its content of Tryptophan, the iron content in it helps those with anaemia and it also helps to reduce constipation. It is a good source for energy. Reduces blood pressure and improves cardiovascular health. ALSO READ: Healthy Smoothie Recipe: Kiwi and Banana Shake

Are eggs fattening? According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health, there is no significant link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs may help prevent blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks. Egg for weight loss: Egg yolks have three times the calories than egg whites, so consume egg whites if you are trying to lose weight. Health Benefits of Eggs: Eggs contain 5 gms of fat and 210 gms of dietary cholesterol - both compounds are responsible for promoting sharp vision. It also reduces age-related macular degeneration. Choline present in the egg regulates the brain, nervous system, and cardiovascular system. Contains vitamin D Eggs may prevent breast cancer. Eggs work best for healthy hair and skin because they have high sulphur content and a wide array of vitamins and minerals. *Images courtesy: © Thinkstock photos/ Getty Images ALSO READ: 20 Healthy Egg Recipes

How do you know if your child is obese?

1- Watch his/her weight. Find out, from a doctor or a nutritionist, what your child’s BMI should be (based on age, weight and height).

2- If you notice that your child is rapidly putting on weight, see a doctor at once.

- Children do what elders do. If you eat healthy, your children will follow suit. Reduce the oil/ghee/butter you use in cooking at least by half. It is a myth that adding extra oil to food makes it more tasty. Be firm about eating healthy and make sure the whole family follows it.

3- Include all food groups in your child’s daily diet. Consult a nutritionist if you don’t know which meals to prepare and when. A general method is to include greens in daily diet, and encourage them to snack on nuts instead of chips and vada pavs. They must also drink plenty of water. Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is a must. Cut down on deep fried treats.

4- Discourage eating outside the home more than once a week.

5- Limit the intake of too much sugar, salt and oil. If need be, and on the consultation of your doctor, use sweeteners.

6- If the problem is acute, your child will need to include exercise in his/her daily schedule and a dedicated diet plan. Consult a reputed gym or doctor for an exercise plan and see that your child sticks to it.

7- There is an option of having your child undergo bariatric surgery to shed the excess weight, but it is not recommended for young children. Until your child is 18 years old, maintain a diet and exercise plan for your child. Once he or she is over 18 years old, and if the problem still persists, get a reputed bariatric surgeon to evaluate your child.

8- Keep your child motivated. Obese children are low on self-esteem because of the negative body image they carry in their minds about themselves, and owing to the other diseases they suffer because of obesity. Instill the idea that while it is not okay to be fat, it is not okay to aspire to mass media’s ideals of beauty as well. Your child’s ultimate goal should be to regain his/her health, not fit into a certain dress size.

sex starters : foot massage

Sex need not always be head-to-the-bed-and-start-the-drill! You need to work your way to get your needs and demands to be fulfilled. And what can be better than giving your lady love a loving foot massage. This sole satisfaction for her can reap a lot of benefits for you! In fact, if you want to get her in the mood for sex, your best bet would be to fall at her feet and massage away! Here’s how to give her sole satisfaction
Step 1:
Holding her ankle firmly in one hand, place the thumb of your other hand on the bottom of her heel.

Step 2:
Start with the heel and press one spot at the ball of the foot and then move a little forward. Apply steady, even pressure with the edge or ball of your thumb using a slow upward motion. Work your way up to her toes.

Note: The magical point which will give your lady love maximum (sexual) pleasure is right under the ball of her foot in the centre between her second and third toes. Press the spot for a few seconds and release.

how to conquer panic attacks

In today's fast-paced world, a peaceful moment is hard to experience. So we get stressed and this affects our  health and efficiency. But, if handling multiple responsibilities at once causes you to feel tingling or numbness in your hands, nausea, or chest pain, then you might be having a panic attack.
Panic attacks usually produce a sense of unreality, a fear of impending doom, or a fear of losing control. Panic attacks may also be symptoms of an anxiety disorder. Panic disorder is a real illness that can be successfully treated.  It is characterised by sudden attacks of terror, usually accompanied by a pounding heart, sweatiness, weakness, faintness, or dizziness.

A fear of one’s own unexplained physical symptoms is also a symptom of panic disorder.  People having panic attacks sometimes believe they are having heart attacks, losing their minds, or on the verge of death.  They can’t predict when or where an attack will occur as panic attacks can occur at any time, even during sleep.  An attack usually peaks within 10 minutes, but some symptoms may last much longer.

Panic disorder is often accompanied by other serious problems, such as depression, drug abuse, or alcoholism.  These conditions need to be treated separately. Symptoms of depression include feelings of sadness or hopelessness, changes in appetite or sleep patterns, low energy, and difficulty concentrating.  Most people with depression can be effectively treated with antidepressant medications, certain types of psychotherapy, or a combination of the two.

Symptoms of panic attack 
The symptoms of a panic attack appear suddenly, without any apparent cause. They may include:
• fast heartbeat (palpitations)
• chest pains
• stomach upset
• dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea
• difficulty breathing, a sense of feeling smothered
• tingling or numbness in the hands
• hot flashes or chills
• dreamlike sensations or perceptual distortions
• a need to escape
• fear of losing control and doing something embarrassing
• fear of dying
• terror-a sense that something unimaginably horrible is about to occur and one is powerless to prevent it

Causes of panic attack 
Well, no one exactly knows why this happen or why some people are more susceptible to the problem than others.  Panic disorders has been found to run in families, and this may mean that inheritance (genes) plays a strong role in determining who will get it.  However, many people who have no family history of the disorder develop it.  Often, the first attacks are triggered by physical illnesses, a major life stress, or perhaps medications that increase activity in the part of the brain involved in fear reactions.  An increase in the frequency of panic attacks has been seen in some women during pregnancy.

Treatment for Panic Attack 
Nowadays, there are a variety of treatments available for controlling panic attacks, including several effective medications and specific forms of psychotherapy. Medications from the beta-blocker family are sometimes used to treat the physical symptoms associated with a panic attack.
Early treatment can often prevent agoraphobia, but people with panic disorder may sometimes go from doctor to doctor for years and visit the emergency room repeatedly before someone correctly diagnoses their condition.  This is unfortunate, because panic disorder is one of the most treatable of all the anxiety disorders, responding in most cases to certain kinds of medication or certain kinds of cognitive psychotherapy, which help change thinking patterns that lead to fear and anxiety.

Self Help Tips For Panic Attacks:
Take a break from the monotony and indulge in a hobby
• Exercise to work off tension
• Relaxation techniques like meditation, yoga and chanting are beneficial
• Eat a healthy diet, with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables
• See a physician, especially if physical complaints persist