Fennel seeds are used extensively in Indian cuisines, achars, and also used as an after-meal mouth freshener. The fennel seeds having peculiar flavor is due to the presence of essential oils. Due to its antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial nature, fennel seeds also have health benefits apart from culinary uses. Not only seed, but fennel water is also beneficial for health especially in weight loss and reducing bloating.

Fennel seeds are highly nutritious having fiber, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium and Manganese, and some other nutrients also. Fennel is a powerful antioxidant having plant compounds limonene, chlorogenic acid, and quercetin that help in treating health issues.

Health benefits of fennel seed or fennel water (saunf ka Pani)

1. Fennel is used in digestive purposes

Due to the presence of compounds like limonene, anethole, fenchone in fennel seeds, it is used in curing digestive problems. Fennel is eaten as a mouth freshener after a meal to aid in digestion and fennel water or tea can help in reducing gastric problems.  

2. Fennel seed may help reducing weight

Fennel seeds help in weight loss as they suppress the appetite. Fennel seeds or fennel water both are helpful in weight reduction because Anethole, a major component of fennel essential oil, works behind suppressing the appetite. Less appetite means less eating and less eating ultimately leads to weight loss.

3.  Fennel seeds benefit the heart health

Fennel seeds are rich in fiber content and other minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium, which play important roles in keeping the heart healthy and lowering cholesterol and blood pressure.

4. Fennel seed reduce inflammation

In fennel, the powerful antioxidants, such as vitamin C and quercetin are present that help reduces inflammation in the body.

5. Fennel during menstrual cramps

Before the onset of periods, some girls face menstrual cramps, headaches, sore breasts, and bloating in the body. Taking fennel seeds or fennel tea (saunf ka pani) during this time can help them in decreasing the symptoms. Fennel seeds are known to have some estrogen (female hormone-like) compound that helps inducing menstruation. Because of this property of fennel, it is not advisable for a pregnant woman to take fennel seeds in an excess amount. Before taking, she should talk to her doctor.

6. Fennel seeds can fight against cancer

Due to the presence of plant compounds like anethole, it exhibits cancer-fighting properties. Some studies show that anethole suppressed cell growth and induce the death of cancerous cells.

7. Fennel for good eyesight

These small fennel seeds can do wonder for your eyesight. Fennel Seeds contain vitamin A which is important for good eyesight. In ancient times to treat the symptoms of glaucoma, fennel seeds were used. It also helps improving dry eyes and tired, watery eyes.

8. Fennel seeds for teeth

Fennel seeds are used for treating gum diseases caused by oral bacteria. The essential oil present in fennel help reducing the plaque and cavity formation. It acts as an anti-bacterial for oral bacteria. Fennel tea or fennel seeds are also used to treat the bad breath.

How to use fennel seeds

Fennel seeds can be used as in the form of green-brown seeds that are available in the market or fennel water can also be made for more health benefits. Fennel water is easy to prepare. Soak one tbsp of fennel seed in a glass of water over the night. Next morning, strain the liquid and drink empty stomach for a healthy digestive system. 

In Ayurveda, Fennels seeds are in use for providing health and culinary benefits but sometimes they can cause side effects too. So if you face any allergic symptoms after taking fennel seeds, do consult your doctor immediately.

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Weight loss can be achieved under proper guidance but many of us get trap among some myths about weight loss. Weight loss is not easy for everyone, we believe it, but this is a myth, not a true statement. Alike, there are 8 more myths about weight loss as follows – 

1. Skipping a meal helps to reduce weight – Skip a meal and weight will start reducing, it sounds very easy but results are in vain. It only makes you feel starving, tired, weakness, and lack of essential nutrients. By meal skipping, you feel hungry, and to satiate the hunger, you do overeating which can reverse the result. So, skipping a meal is a myth, and the fact is that don’t skip a meal but eat in a small amount and eat often. 

2. Fat will increase your body fat – This is a myth that all fat increases the fat in the body. The fact is this not all fats are bad for the body. If your aim is to have a toned and slim body, avoid fast food and greasy items that have tons of saturated and trans fats. Some healthy fats are required by the body for brain and skin health. Healthy fat crushes the cravings and fuels weight loss.

3. Carbs increase weight – Carbs increase body weight is a myth. Carbohydrate-rich food like vegetables, whole grain, and fruits are a part of a healthy diet and need of the body. Avoid refined carbs like sugar and refined grains, they will surely increase your weight.

4. Weight loss supplements help to reduce weight – Some people think that weight loss supplements help in reducing weight but their results are ineffective. Supplements don’t reduce the weight but your body becomes habitual to these slimming pills and can cause harm to you. That’s why never fall for the lucrative advertisements of weight loss supplements.

5. Drinking plenty of water reduces your weight – Your body is made up of 70% of water and drinking water is very essential for the body. But it helps you to reduce weight is not always true. Yes, drinking plenty of water can make you feel full and cut your snack time but it will not help you for a longer time. 

6. Exercise helps you to reduce weight – The only exercise can help to reduce weight is not a true statement. Exercise and calorie intake plays an important role in your body weight. Fewer calories consumed and more calorie burn helps to reduce weight. So, food and exercise both will help you to reduce weight.

7. Dairy products will increase your weight – Dairy products like milk, yogurt, cheese, and butter will increase weight is a myth. Dairy products include protein, Vitamin D, and calcium which make your muscles and bones strong and also provide energy to the body. Only unsweetened and unflavoured dairy products have low calories and will not increase your weight. 

8. Eating at night will increase your weight – Eating at night will not increase your weight but the wrong food choices at night can surely do. If your taste buds crave after dinner then take some whole food item not junk food. Spicy and fatty junk food increases your weight as it is heavy and after sleeping your body won’t digest it whereas whole food gets digest easily and satisfy your hunger too.

Except for all these myths, drinking alcohol and sleeping more will increase the weight are also some misconceptions among people.  Do complete research on every topic before believing in any myth.

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Keto diet has a low carb, high fat with moderate protein amount. In a keto diet, the intake of carbohydrates reduces, and that of fat increases. This puts your body in a metabolic state which is known as ketosis. Ketosis is a state of the body in which glucose- the main energy providing source is replaced by fats stored in the body. This fat releases keto molecules in the liver to provide energy and hence the process called ketosis.

Keto diet not only helps in reducing the weight, but it is also beneficial in other body processes that are:

• Improves digestive system
• Lower the risk of cardiovascular problems
• Controls blood pressure and sugar level
• Reduce appetite
• Improve bad cholesterol level
• Cure brain diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases
• Control type 2 diabetes 

Ketogenic Diet Plan

While following a ketogenic diet, you have to maintain the amount of carbs intake. The lower the carbs you take, the higher the ketosis rate will be. That’s why, it is important to take the low carb and high-fat foods during the ketogenic diet.

Let’s discuss which food you should eat in a keto diet.

Foods to eat in the Keto diet –

Meat such as red meat, bacon, chicken, and turkey are good to intake in a keto diet plan. 

Eggs are high in protein and fat. It also makes your stomach full for a long time. It reduces your appetite. 

Vegetables such as green veggies, spinach, kale, and tomatoes are low in calories and carbohydrates and can be used in a keto diet plan.

Nuts and seeds such as almonds, pistachio, walnut, and pumpkin seeds are high in fats and contain a balanced amount of protein, and fiber. 

Spices and herbs such as salt, pepper, and other herbs can be added.

Fatty fish contains high-quality protein, healthy fats, and loaded with omega-3 fatty acids which helps to reduce inflammation and obesity. Fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, trout, and herring can be used in a keto diet plan. 

Dairy products such as butter, cheese, cream, and milk contain high fat and provide energy. 

Beverages include normal water, unsweetened water, green tea, coffee without sugar can also be included in a keto diet plan. 

Foods to avoid in Keto diet – 

Baked food such as bread, pasta, noodles, and cookies have to avoid in a keto diet plan.

Sweetened beverages such as soft drinks, soda, tea, coffee with sugar, and juices 

 Starchy vegetables such as potatoes, peas, beans contain high calories but you can use boiled potatoes in a keto diet plan.

Alcoholic beverages like beer and sugary beverages have to avoid but you can take vodka and tequila which are low carb drinks.  

Fruits that are rich in sugar content like pineapple, grapes, berries have to avoid.

A 7-day sample Keto diet plan – 

With this you can see that a keto diet plan is diverse and you can do changes according to you but focus on taking more fats and low carbs food and restrict highly processed items and unhealthy fats. So, try to lose weight and make your body fit and healthy with this Keto diet plan. 

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 So now try fruit juice for weight loss. Yes fruit juice is not a new notion in health and fitness but if you have been tired and getting no results from previous fat loss plans then taking fruit juice can speed up your results. Drinking fresh fruit juices is a great way to get a variety of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants.  It also helps to protect you from diseases and strengthen your immune system.

Apart from Weight loss, fruit juice helps you in several other ways as-

• Improves your skin problems
• Provides nutrients
• Detox your body 
• Improves digestive system
• Lower the level of cholesterol
• Lower the risk of cardiovascular problems  
• Lower blood pressure

Process of making Fruit juice-

• Wash all the vegetables and fruits of which you want to make juice.
• Cut it out in 3-4 cubes pieces and peeled out the skin. 
• Put all the cut vegetables and fruits in a juicer.
• Then grind it well and your detox juice is ready to take. 

Here’s a list of 10 Types of fruit Juice which can help you to lose weight

1 Carrot juice – Carrots contain low calories and high fibers. Eating a carrot raw or drinking the carrot juice both is beneficial. While making carrot juice you can also add one apple, half orange and some ginger to make it more healthy and tasty. Carrot juice is known to increase bile secretion which helps in burning fat thus helps in weight loss.

2 Cucumber juice – Cucumber is a high water content vegetable that contains low calories. Due to its high water content, after eating, it gives you the feeling of being full for longer and you eat less which aids in your weight loss.  You can also add some mint leaves while making cucumber juice. It is the best summer drink which makes your body cool and fresh.  

3 Watermelon juice – Watermelon is also a high water content fruit that is rich in amino acid arginine which helps in burning fat easily. It removes all the extra toxins and provides more energy for physical work. 

4 Karela juice – Karela which is known as bitter gourd contains low calories and various Vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, iron, calcium, and folic acid. Karela juice stimulates the liver to secrete bile acid for metabolizing the fat. It also helps to control the sugar level and reduces the risk of cardiovascular problems like heart attack and stroke. 

5 Amla juice – Amla juice is used as the best stomach medicine for centuries. It helps to keep your digestive system on track and accelerates your metabolism. It is more beneficial when taken empty stomach. To make it healthy and tasty you can add a drop of honey in it. It will make you feel fuller till lunch and helps to remove toxins from your body. 

6 Cabbage juice – Cabbage juice helps you in relieving a lot of stomach related problems like indigestion and bloating. Whenever you feel the problem of indigestion you can take the cabbage juice and it will work as a great medicine. It quickly eliminates the waste of your stomach. While making it, you can add some spinach and mint leaves in it to make a refreshing drink for you. 

7 Pomegranate juice – Pomegranate juice is also a water content food that helps you to lose weight quickly. It is rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and conjugated linolenic acid which release out toxins from your body accelerates metabolism, and suppress your appetite.

8 Orange juice – Orange juice is the healthiest juice as it contains fewer calories. Your body has to burn more calories to digest the juice than it actually provides you.

9 Pineapple juice – Pineapple juice also contains more calories but it is the best remedy for belly fat. It contains an important enzyme called bromelain which helps in metabolizing protein and removed excess stomach fat. Like orange juice, your body has to burn more calories while digesting it.  

10 Bottle Gourd juice – Bottle gourd juice contains fewer calories which helps to reduce flab. It contains no fat and known as super-food for weight loss. It keeps your body cool and fresh. 

All these fruit juices help you to lose weight and maintain your body fit and healthy.

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How sleep disturbance and Heart health is related

Common sleep disorders like Insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects the quality and duration of sleep and in turn affect the cardiometabolic health. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious disorder in which breathing starts and stops multiple times during sleep because the tongue or throat tissues block the airway and generally called snoring. Insomnia is another sleep disorder in which it is difficult to sleep. Over time, poor sleep can also lead to unhealthy habits that can hurt your heart, increases stress levels, less motivation to be physically active, and unhealthy food choices.

Adults who sleep less than 7 hours a day are more likely to have health problems, including heart attack, asthma, and depression. These health problems raise the risk of Heart disease, heart stroke, and Heart attack.

What to do for a sound sleep?

Research has shown that Sleep disorder doesn’t affect the cardiovascular health of adults only but it can bring health issues in adolescents too. Teenagers who don’t sleep well are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular issues. They may have higher cholesterol levels, higher body mass ratios, larger waist, higher blood pressure, and elevated risk of hypertension. Thus, this shows that maintaining healthy sleep order is a necessity at every age. If you feel have cardiac problems and not able to sleep as well, consult your Cardiologist as early as possible.

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International Yoga Day is being celebrated on June 21. On this day everyone talks about the benefits associated with yoga and shares photos while doing yoga. This year’s Yoga Day theme is Climate Action. Let it be said, June 21 is the biggest day of the year and on this day World Music Day is also celebrated.

How did the Yoga Day start?

In many countries around the world, people do yoga to stay healthy. But the start of the International Yoga Day started with the initiative of India. On September 27, 2014; Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon the United Nations General Assembly to celebrate Yoga Day around the world. The United Nations General Assembly had announced its event within just three months after the proposal arrived. The General Assembly announced on 11 December 2014 that 21st day of June will be celebrated as Yoga Day in the world. After which people from all over the world celebrate 21 June every year as International Yoga Day.

Why is Yoga Day celebrated on June 21?

There is also a special reason for opting for the International Yoga Day on June 21. Actually, this day is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere, which can also be called Summer Solstice. From the perspective of Indian culture, after the summer solstice, the sun turns southward and this time is very beneficial in achieving spiritual accomplishments. That is why the 21st day of June was set to celebrate International Yoga Day.

Different yogic concepts like Discipline, awareness, concentration, meditation were taught. Trainer Vishal Jindal said that Yogic kriyas are very important for the detoxification of our body. To maintain a healthy body, physical exercises must be done on a regular basis. He also informed that the foundation is organizing a free International Yoga Month from 1^st to 30^th June 2019 where asanas, meditation, breathing exercise, fun activities, and many more things will be taught.