Lime n Lemony

Here are few uses of lemons:

• Strained tea leaves mixed with lemon juice and applied to the scalp helps prevent hair fall and also leaves the hair soft and shiny
• To get rid of dandruff, apply lime juice as well as use the rind on the scalp before shampooing your hair
• To treat chapped lips, mix a teaspoon each of cream, lemon juice and honey and rub it on your lips
• Turmeric powder mixed with a few teaspoons of lemon juice and applied on the face for 15 minutes helps open the pores - good for oily skin
• Mix milk with lemon juice and tomato juice and apply it on your face - home bleaching. Lemon acts as a skin toner
• A few drops of lime juice mixed with rose water and cucumber juice improves ne's complexion
• Lemon juice mixed with a teaspoon of honey and drunk every morning helps clear one's system and relieves constipation

Vitamins sources

FAT-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
Vitamin A:Eggs ,Milk ,Cheese ,Cream ,Liver ,Kidney ,Cod ,Halibut fish oil
Vitamin D:Cheese ,Butter ,Margarine ,Cream ,Fortified milk ,Cereals
Vitamin E:Wheat germ ,Corn ,Nuts ,Seeds ,Olives ,Spinach and other green leafy vegetables ,Asparagus ,Vegetable oils and products made from vegetable oils, such as margarine
Vitamin K:Cabbage ,Cauliflower ,Spinach ,Soybeans ,Cereals

WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMINS
Folate:Green, leafy vegetables ,Fortified foods
Niacin (B3):Dairy products ,Poultry ,Nuts ,Eggs ,Legumes ,Enriched breads and cereals
Pantothenic acid and biotin:Eggs ,Dairy products ,Whole-grain cereals ,Legumes ,Yeast ,Broccoli and other vegetables in the cabbage family ,White and sweet potatoes
Thiamine (B1):Fortified breads, cereals, and pasta ,Whole grains ,Dried beans ,Peas ,Soybeans ,Dairy products ,Fruits and vegetables
Vitamin B12:Eggs ,Milk and milk products
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)Citrus fruits and juices ,Strawberries ,Tomatoes ,Broccoli ,Turnip and other greens ,Sweet and white potatoes ,Cantaloupe

Measures to prevent Cholera

This is what I found in THE HINDU today:
Take the following precautions to check the spread of Cholera.
Do's

• Drink boiled water
• Keep the public water taps and surrounding space clean
• Eat hot and fresh food. Take fresh fruits and vegetables
• Keep the surroundings of your house clean and hygienic
• Wash hands after defecating and before taking food

Dont's

• Don't drink water from pipes found leaking
• Don't take food kept in the open susceptible to contamination by dust,flies, cockroaches and other pests.
• Don't take fruits sliced and sold by pushcart venders on the streets
• Don't throw garbage on footpaths or drains

Cool Cucumbers

Aside from its internal uses, cucumber can help control constipation, stomach disorders, arthritis, cholera, and acne. The high water content, combined with its ability to balance acid, helps to reduce disorders and ailments that may be a cause of overproduction of various acidic compounds.
Juicing a cucumber is, perhaps, the best way to consume it for maximum nutritional benefit. Juicing helps to preserve all minerals, natural-occurring vitamins, and nutrition value; cucumber juice can be combined with other vegetables such as carrot and beets for a detoxifying drink or smoothie.
Not to mention, its coolness effect.. slice it and place it on your eyes!!

Oranges n Lemons

A citrus bowl is a winning strategy against this deadly disease: cancer. That's right. Keep a bowl full of oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit on your kitchen counter and you'll have access to a formidable lineup of limonoids -- special phytochemicals known to help give colon, skin, and other cancers the boot.
Limonoids not only help fight cancer but also may cut cholesterol. And citrus fruits provide a healthy dose of other good-for-you nutrients, too -- like potassium, folate, and vitamin C.

Ginger

The chemical compounds that give ginger its zesty taste - gingerol and shogaol - appear to reduce intestinal contractions and neutralise digestive acids.
Ginger is also a great antidote for travel sickness.

Ginger blocks the body's production of substances that contribute to bronchial constriction as well as fever.

The gingerols in ginger also act as natural cough suppressants. Ginger in its natural form is most effective. The active ingredients in ginger retain potency when processed. Try drinking ginger tea made with half a teaspoon of grated root ginger and boiled water.

Peas

Choose bright green, firm, young pods with a little air-space left between the individual peas. Avoid discoloured or wrinkled pods, overfull pods may contain hard, tough peas so avoid these too. Peas should be eaten as fresh as possible for the very best flavour.
Best source of Vitamin C
Also contains :
Magnesium, Potassium,Folate,Rutin,Zinc,Niacin,Phosphorous,Iron,Copper,Calcium...
and a whole lot of other nutrients....

Capsicum

1. Promotes the cleansing of the entire circulatory and digestive system.
2. Purifies the blood
3. Promotes normal blood pressure and pulse rate
4. Prevents muscle aches, tiredness, skin blemishes, headaches, rheumatism, ulcers and sore throats
5. Acts as a thermal nutrient which increases the absorption of herbs and other nutrients.
   Keep eating Capsicum.... :) :) :)

Beat tiredness with Beetroot

The benefits of beetroot include:
Almost fat free, the beetroot is a good source of B vitamins, zinc, vitamins A and C, calcium, phosphorous, potassium magnesium, protein and soluble fibre.
Relaxes the mind and eases depression.
The high iron content can help to treat anaemia and tiredness.

Beetroot juice, is a wonderful skin cleanser that assists with curing acne and a clear complexion.

Carrots

You have hit the gold mine of nutrients.

Carrot juice is one of the richest sources of vitamin A that can be used in the daily diet. It strengthens the eyes .
Vitamin A is essential in keeping healthy condition the mucous membranes which line all the cavities of the body. Vitamin A promotes growth of bones and teeth, the maintenance of healthy body tissues, and the maintenance of normal glandular functions. It aids in the resistance to infections.
Preparing Carrots for Juicing
Wash carrots thoroughly in cold water, using a stiff vegetable brush. Scrape lightly, but do not peel, as valuable vitamins and minerals lies close to the surface. The juice should be taken immediately it is made, if at all possible. If not, let the juice flow directly into glass jars which should then be covered with screw-on lids. After pouring the quantity to be used immediately, keep the remaining juice-tightly covered--in the refrigerator to prevent loss of vitamin and mineral content through oxidation