Food

Banana Facts

December 15, 2021October 22, 2018 by Devish

Banana, the fruit that is loved by everyone. It is not only delicious but full of nutrition. In India’s most of the part it is considered as the sacred fruit and used as the main fruit for “Parshad”. In this post, you will read some interesting Banana Facts.

Banana Facts

Banana word came from the Arabic word “Banan” which means “Finger” and the scientific name of banana is ‘Musa Sapientum‘ which means ‘fruit of the wise man.

It does not grow on plants. It is grown on the world’s biggest herb. There is no wood in the banana tree. The whole tree is made up of tightly overlapped leaves.

Banana is bio-technically is a berry. Berries are a fruit that is grown from a single seed and contains seeds in it.

The raw banana can be cooked as a vegetable.

The first cultivated fruit by humans is none other than banana. The first farm of bananas is established in South Asia.

In the United States, the banana was first introduced in 1870.

There are more than 1000 different types of bananas and a few of the tests like strawberries.

India is the biggest producer of bananas in the world and produces 11 million tons of bananas every year.

Banana Peel

Most of the people in the world peel bananas upside down that is not the correct way to peel them.

The peel of the bananas is also edible and can be cooked.

Inside of the peel also can be used to polish the shoes.

Some people say that you can whiten your teeth by rubbing a banana peel on your teeth.

Some other people say that the inside of banana peel can also calm the mosquito’s bite irritation.

Health and Banana

Bananas do not have any fat and have potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, low calories, and tryptophan that making bananas perfect food.

Tryptophan in the banana makes you feel happier because this converts into serotonin which promotes relaxation and improve mood.

Two bananas give you enough energy for a 15-25 minutes workout. And it is used as a pre-workout and post-workout meal.

Banana is radioactive. But the radioactivity is very low and does not harm our bodies.

The ripening speed of banana can be controlled by humans

The ripening speed of bananas can be controlled like we can speed up or slow down the ripening process of bananas.

If you want to speed up the ripening speed of the banana then wrap it in the brown paper bag and add an apple in the bag to boost the process and to slow down the speed, wrap the banana in the polythene bag.

Banana can ripen after being plucked from the tree.

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What causes a headache?

December 12, 2021October 12, 2018 by Devish

causes of headache. A headache is a common problem in people. A person gets headaches for many different reasons. Sometimes they may cause of triggered by what we add on over diet like what we eat or drink or what we withdrawal into over diet. Going too much long time without eating food is also the main reason for a headache.

Certain foods are famous or well known for causing headache ..according to Egilius Spiering, a neurologist, clinical professor and director of a headache and face pain programmer at Tufts medical centre.these are some examples are including.

Dark chocolate, Aged cheese, Cured Meats, Alcohol, Nitrites, Caffeine, Gluten, Amines

Dietary habits of one person not compulsory to affect someone else. Still its helpful to know more common dietary culprits.

Causes of Headache

Drinking alcohol

Alcohol is a vasodilator, which means it causes blood vessels to expand. And this dilation of vessels into the veins in the brain expand, the nerve fibres collect around them are stretched that activates the nerve fibres and can cause the release of inflammatory chemical and pain. In alcohol beverages, such as whiskey beer and wine may cause a headache. Many of these products are dilate the blood vessels. And one other thing is that white wine often contains more sulfites than red wine. They all contain histamine which is caused the headache.

Gluten

A genetic-based illness requiring complete elimination of gluten, a gluten, a protein in wheat, rye and barley. Approx one in five people with celiac disease is suffering from a headache. But in such other common conditions, a headache is not only found on these diseases they are also found in some other minor common or severe condition. or is a part of wheat allergy sensitivity or non-celiac disease.

Amines

Compounds called biogenic amines, such as histamine, tyramine may contribute to headaches in some people. Many foods such as tomatoes, avocados and spinach, contain naturally higher amounts of histamine. Dark chocolate contains phenylethylamine. Amounts of biogenic amines are generally highest in foods in which bacteria break down certain amino acids, such as during fermentation or as the food ages, ripens or spoiled. In some most people eat such foods without a problem. People have the presence of enzymes in their gut that help break down biogenic amines.

Caffeine

We all know that the caffeine we take has many benefits but on the other ways caffeine narrows the blood vessels that surround our brain, when we stop taking it they expand again, and that can cause pain in the head. Or over-consumption of caffeine is a reason of a migraine.

Dark chocolates

In dark chocolates, a chemical is used which is known as tyramine. And tyramine is mostly founded in migraine problems.

Aged cheeses

Aged cheeses, blue cheese and be delectable, they are contained the amount of amino acid tyramine, which can trigger a headache.

Cured Meats

As like aged cheese, the cured meat is loaded with tyramine so containing a large amount of tyramine is a reason of a headache. Such as 10 per cent cases of a headache or a migraine suffer by the reason of cite food and drinks they all know to be a trigger, according to the migraine trust.

Some other things like dried or overripe fruits( overripe bananas)

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How food can become a ‘poison’

December 12, 2021September 13, 2018 by Devish

Food poisoning could be due to the consumption of food spoilt by some bacterias or microorganisms. The microorganisms that grow in our food sometimes produce toxic substances. They create poison into food and makes it poisonous and leads to serious illness even death. So it is very important that we prevent the food from being spoilt. We are going to share with you the signs and symptoms of food poisoning, high-risk foods and prevention techniques.

Signs and symptoms of food poisoning

Stomach pain

Each year, many peoples in the world get sick due to food poisoning. It disturbs stomach and starts abdominal cramps.

Diarrhea

Eating dirty food which carries bacteria, virus or other infections, it can cause loose motions. loose motions are whenever the bowel movements are trouble or stool is passed in urgent or frequent in the watery form.

Vomiting

In a condition of food poisoning vomits is a very common symptom. In this anything what we eat comes out forcefully through the mouth.

Headaches

Food poisoning cause Vomiting and Diarrhea which result in the loss of water from the body. The loss of water dehydrate the body and this can cause headache

Weakness

A condition in which the person feels easily fatigue after doing small things. and the body undergoes tiredness.

Bacteria that cause food poisoning

Salmonella (Bacteria)
Campylobacter jejuni (Bacteria)
Escherichia coli (Bacteria)
Staphylococcal (Bacteria)
Cl. Perfringens (Bacteria)
B. Cereus (Bacteria)
Cl. Botulinum (Bacteria)

High-risk foods

Unpasteurized milk, cheese, and juice some others things like meat, eggs and dairy products are frequently contaminated. In this list the one is contaminated water and undercooked or uncooked material.we all can eat or buy the things which are easily available in shops or food markets but sometimes all those things are not pure or hygienic and leads to high risk of contaminated infections.

Peoples who are in the high risk

Children
Old peoples
Peoples with weak immunity
Peoples with HIV/ AIDS
Pregnant women

Prevention of food poisoning

Keep clean

Wash hand before and after preparing a meal.

Clean all the things like utensils or dishes, glows etc. properly which is in your kitchen.

Wash vegetables before the cooking and also wash fruits perfectly before consuming.

Cook well

Cook food at the right temperature for example chicken, egg, boil milk properly, cook vegetables properly.

Less Gap

Keep to maintain a short or less time between cook and eat. And don’t wait to long or too much distance in between cooking and eating.

Make sure to eat the fresh meal all the time.

Eat healthy. Stay healthy.

Note: Please consult with the doctor in any kind of illness. Don’t use medicine prescribed on the internet. If any kind of signs and symptoms of food poisoning you notice, we would prefer you to consult with the doctor.

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Respect food

December 12, 2021August 6, 2018 by Devish

1.We eat food to survive or live. without proper nutrition our body can’t survive .

2.Food provides the energy or important things that needs our body like protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins and minerals.these all things help the body to work or energetic.

3.Food helps to growth or maintain the body functions.

4.Food gives the power to the body to prevention and fight against diseases.

5.An improper diet can cause us to look tired, fatigued, older,unhealthy resulting in living shorter or unhealthy life.

6.proper food and nourishment helps us create a strong internal health.

7.body makes connective tissue, sex hormones, bones and blood clotting factors with the help of food.

8.In our world People don’t have enough to eat. many poor people cant afford meals and they suffer from hunger or death.

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Harms of plastic material

December 13, 2021August 5, 2018 by Devish

Plastics are a part of our daily life but that does not mean it is safe or healthy for us. Plastic production has many negative health and environmental effects. Polythene or plastic bags are thrown out they mixed with debris and shattered into various streets, parks, and beaches, which cause problems for every kind of living being. On the other hand, if the plastic is burned then they disseminate toxic fumes and hazardous gases onto the air, which causes air pollution. check out plastic pollution facts and the harms of plastic.

Plastic Pollution Facts

Plastic is part of major pollutions like ocean pollution, soil pollution, air pollution.

One-third of the litter on beaches is plastic.

8.3 billion tons of plastic garbage has been produced worldwide, since 1950.

Only 10 rivers carried 90% of plastic garbage in the ocean. 8 of them belong from the Asia region and 2 from Africa.

Every year 1 million animals and seabirds are died because of plastic.

In the last 50 years, plastic production doubled which means plastic garbage is also doubled.

We use 50% of plastic, just for one time, and throw it after.

12 minutes is the average time that a plastic bag is used.

In One minute, 2 million plastic bags are used worldwide.

In one minute, 1 million plastic bottles are used worldwide.

Every year, an average person eats 70,000 microplastic.

Every year we produce enough plastic garbage that can circle the earth four times.

Plastic usually takes 700-1000 years to decompose naturally.

In Some countries plastic bags are illegal.

Harms of plastic

The common chemical used in everyday products such as plastic drink containers and baby bottles, create health problems.

Plastic affects differently on every human being, on some, it causes problems like migraine, dizziness, acute skin irritation.

Water bottles have very low doses of bisphenol, which causes cancers, impaired immune function, early onset of puberty, obesity, diabetes, and hyperactivity.

Packing of many foods like fish, meat, cheeses, peanuts contains plastic, can cause eyes irritation, nose or throat problems.

The Wildlife and sealife also got disturbed with plastic. whales, dolphins, seals, and turtles die due to plastic bags. Some wild animal dies after eating plastic from the garbage.

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Amazing benefits of coconut water (Nariyal Pani)

December 12, 2021August 3, 2018 by Devish

Coconut is the fruit of coastline area. I’m saying this because most of the coconut trees grow on the seashore. Its water is used as the drink. When the water in it becomes concentrated it can eat as the fruit. and the dried coconut is used as the dry fruit. Coconut water is also called coconut milk. In this article, you will learn some benefits of coconut water.

Benefits of coconut water.

improves the digestive system and prevents diarrhea, Dyspepsia, flatulence.

Reduce urinary disorders.

Coconut water is good for pregnant woman’s. it reduces vomiting, constipation.

Regulates ph level into body.

Ayurveda considers the coconut water to be an excellent laxative.

It is a great revitalizer in fatigue and exhaustion conditions.

Coconut water can reduce the risk of heart attack.

It is also good for Blood Pressure patient. It reduces the high blood pressure.

One of the best hydrant in the world.

Coconut water helps to weight loss.

It is good for liver.

Coconut water help in reducing the cramps pain.

It can be used as energy drink because it contains so minerals and protein.

Coconut water Strengthens Bones the bones.

Diabetes patient can drink it. It helps to reduce blood sugar level and also prevent the occurrence of blood clots

It can reduce the effect of hangover.

Coconut water is effective in headaches due to dehydration.

New studies shown that coconut water can treat Alzheimer.

It boosts the immunity by increasing the antibodies.

It also helps in treatment of tumor.

Coconut water is also good for eyes.

It is effective in cure insomnia.

It helps in reduce fever.

Coconut milk moisturizes the skin.

Coconut water can tighten the skin and reduce wrinkles.

It also reduces pigmentation.

It helps in preventing and curing skin infections.

Coconut water stimulates hair growth and makes hair shine.

Note:- In this article, we listed the only benefits of coconut water over a different kind of problem. There is the full procedure to make it effective on the problems. Before taking it to make sure you follow that procedure and consult with the doctor

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Amazing food & fruit facts

December 15, 2021August 3, 2018 by Devish

Every living being needs something to eat to survive otherwise all dies soon or after. Everything we eat food or fruit have their own characteristics. Some give us protein in the maximum amount, some give carbohydrates, and so on. Today we are going to share with you some amazing and interesting fruit facts

Food and Fruit Facts

Apples are better than Coffee in waking up us in the morning.
Apples floats because it contains 25% air.
There are more than 10,000 varieties of apples in all over the world.
Banana has 75% of water.
Bananas are radioactive.
According to Botanology, banana is a berry.
Brinjals are fruits and classified in berries.
Cucumbers have 96% of water.
Expect vitamin C, Eggs contain all vitamins.
Rotten egg swims on water, and fresh egg drowns.
Honey is the only natural food that never spoils.
Potato chips are the most popular snack.
For 90 minute workout, only two bananas provide us with enough energy.
Broccoli contains more vitamin C than an orange
Avocados contain more calories than any other fruit.
Green tea contains 50% more vitamin C than black tea.
Carrots were first grown as medicine. Because only 3 carrots give the energy to walk 3miles.
660 gallons of water is needed in the process to make one hamburger
Cabbage is consist of 91% water.
Cherries belong to the rose family.
Lemons have more sugar than strawberries in its composition.
Ginger has the ability to reduce 25% of exercise-induced muscle pain.
Tomato is a fruit.
The amount of genes in tomato is higher than humans.
In Japan, Farmers grow square watermelon.
There is a tree in which 3-7 different fruits sprouts, and called as fruit salad tree.
Olives, peas, avocado, cucumber, pumpkin, capsicum all are fruits.
Most popular fruit in the world is the tomato.
Grapes can not ripen, once picked.
Nitroglycerin, the main part of dynamite can be made by peanut oil.

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