Home Remedies to Get Rid of Age Spots - Ajit Patel Wemet

Age spots are collections of pigment caused by exposure to the sun. (also called liver spots and solar lentigo) Age Spots also called is Liver spots and solar lentigo. Age spots are flat, gray, brown or black spots. Liver spots are flat brown-black spots that usually occur in sun-exposed areas of the body. Liver spots are extremely common after the age of 55 and occur most commonly on the backs of hands or the forehead. True age spots are harmless and don't need treatment, but they can look like cancerous growths. For cosmetic reasons, age spots can be lightened with skin-bleaching products or removed. Liver spots mostly appear in areas consistently exposed to sunlight (the face and backs of hands, for example), although they also are occasionally found on less exposed areas. Ultraviolet (UV) light accelerates the production of melanin. Melanin is the dark pigment in the epidermis that gives your skin its normal color. The extra melanin is produced to protect the deeper layers of your skin — creates the darker color of a tan. Age spots develop when the extra melanin becomes "clumped" or is produced in higher concentrations than normal. Skin discoloration is caused by increased pigmentation. Sun avoidance and the use of good sun screen protection can help lessen the appearance of both lentigines and freckles.

 

Age spots are harmless. Age spots range from freckle-size to more than a centimeter across and can group together, making them more prominent. Often, age spots are accompanied by other signs of sun damage. Symptom is a skin lesion that is a painless, flat patch or macule (area of skin color change). Liver spots are the result of a "ceroid" pigment build up in the skin of older people. These latter spots are the outward signs of free radical destruction within the body. There is pre-oxidation of fats–in the cells instead of in the liver. Free radical damage produces waste materials in cells throughout the body, including the brain and liver. Liver spots do not become cancerous. Still, if a spot changes in color, size, or shape. Age spots can be treated with freezing, acids, skin sanding, electric needle and any other methods which causes a superficial destruction of the skin. Lasers are much more precise and less damaging to the skin because light is used to selectively remove the pigment without damaging the normal surrounding skin. There is also less pain and less healing time required to recover from laser treatment than with non-laser treatments. Liver spots can be lightened with skin-bleaching products or removed by freezing with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy). Cryotherapy (freezing) or laser treatment may be recommended to destroy the liver spots.

 

Age spots home remedies Tips

 

1.Aloe Rubbing fresh aloe vera juice or gel on the spots will help fade them. Use the gel twice a day for a month or two. Juice from the aloe plant is excellent for healing burns and is also beneficial as a general healing agent.

 

2.Apple cider vinegar Combine two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar with one teaspoon of orange juice and apply to the spots, preferably on a cloth or cotton pad that is secured to the area.

 

3.Bilberry herb slows some of the aging processes and acts as an antioxidant. Take 4-8 oz. of fresh berries, 80-160 mg of bilberry extract (25% anthocyanidin), or 20-40 mg anthocyanosides daily.

 

4.Buttermilk Dab buttermilk on the spots. The lactic acid and other ingredients in the milk are beneficial to the skin. Buttermilk has been used for generations as a skin cleanser and as a beauty aid.

 

5.Castor oil Apply castor oil on the spots in the morning and in the evening, and rub well into the skin. The spots should disappear within a month.

 

6. Take fresh or canned chick peas (garbanzo beans), mash about 1/3 cupful and add a little water. Smear this paste on the spots and leave it there until it dries.

 

7.Dandelion Break open a dandelion stem and rub the sap on the spots 2-3x per day. Good for warts, too. Will Greer (Grandpa Walton) used this method successfully.

 

8.Using the ancient Chinese herb gotu kola. Mix 1/8 teaspoon of powdered herb into a cup of herbal tea or add it to plain hot water along with 1/8 teaspoon of ginseng and a pinch of cayenne. This remedy should clear the spots in a few days.

 

9. Mix one teaspoon grated horseradish root, 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon vinegar, and 3 drops rosemary essential oil. Dab onto your age spots with a cotton ball once or twice a day (less if you have sensitive skin); it will exfoliate the top layer of skin and your spot should lighten. Jeanette Jacknin, M.D. in Smart Medicine for Your Skin.

 

10.Some fresh lemon juice on the spots twice daily. If you are going outdoors, wait for the juice to dry as it increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. It may take a few months, but the acidity in the juice will cause the spots to fade away.

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Flu-busters from History - Ajit Patel Wemet

It’s that time of year again – an itchy rasping cough, sweats and shivers, aching joints and generally feeling, well, not good.

Whilst it’s extremely unpleasant, flu has been around for about as long as human beings have and past civilisations had a horrible time with it too! Such a horrible time with it in fact, that they invented remedies to deal with it in the days before hot lemon and pain-killers were widely available.  However, most of the ingredients they used are likely to be found in the average kitchen cupboard:
Honey, for instance, was the key ingredient in a drink that helped the kind of thunderous coughs that prevent you and probably everyone else who lives in your home from sleeping. Honey has been used within traditional Chinese medicine for many years, and as a result of its effectiveness as a cough remedy, will no doubt be popular for aeons to come.  Add some honey to some water and fresh lemon juice and you’ve got a flu-busting beverage ready to go!

As well as being very nice in a sandwich, mustard is also extremely good for you.  Indeed, mustard seeds, with their healing properties were used by the Ancient Romans to alleviate all manners of flu and chest related ailments including bronchitis and asthma. Once again, its use an as a remedy is remarkably simple – combine one heaped tablespoon of mustard powder with flour, egg whites and hot water to create a paste that should be applied to where it hurts via a towel or something similar and leave for a quarter of an hour.

Other average kitchen cupboard items that may or may not have been used by past civilisations, include thyme which when infused with honey and hot water is very good at loosening mucus and making coughs more productive when inhaled and then drank.  Similarly, black pepper with boiling water and honey can help to achieve the same effect.

So there you have it – rest up, stay warm and drink these unusual concoctions and you’ll be better in no time!

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THE MIRACLE OF LEMONS - Ajit Patel Wemet

These shiny yellow fruits have a multitude of uses for cooking, home-care, beauty and health. An A-Z of ailments in my new book, THE MIRACLE OF LEMONS, includes the traditional uses of lemons as well as examples of scientific studies. For example:

Anxiety: The urine of people with panic attacks is unusually acidic. This suggests the kidneys are trying to prevent a fall in the body’s normal alkalinity. A common reason for such a threat is an acid-producing diet based on too much grain, sugar and meat and not enough fruit and vegetables. Lemons in a healthy diet could help discourage anxiety because despite their acidity, they are metabolized to have an alkaline effect in the body.

Asthma: In 1931 a London doctor measured stomach acid levels in more than 200 children with asthma. Astonishingly, 9 percent had none, 48 percent a severe lack and 23 percent a slight lack. Research also points to a lack of stomach acid in many adults with asthma, which encourages the absorption of poorly digested protein that can sensitise airways. Low stomach acid is promoted by an acid-producing diet that’s low in fruit and vegetables. Lemons can help against this and also contain useful anti-inflammatory substances, such as quercetin, which have an antihistamine action.

Cancer: Lemons contain many anti-cancer substances, including flavonoids, coumarins, limonene, limonoids, glucaric acid and pectin. US researchers note that regular consumption of black tea is associated with a 40 per-cent reduction in skin-cancer risk, but when the black tea contains added lemon zest the protection becomes a 70 percent reduction or more. Another US study links a citrus-rich diet with a reduction in stomach-cancer risk. Lastly, early research supports the idea that an acid-producing diet encourages cancer.

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Kitchen Cleanliness – Keep Your Kitchen Free of Nasty Microbes That Can Make You Sick! - Ajit Patel Wemet

Lately it seems as if the news is filled with horror stories of food-borne illnesses. We’re all familiar with the E. Coli that can lurk in undercooked meat, salmonella in chicken and now even spinach and peanuts are dangerous. These foods are common in our kitchens, and many others are possible carriers of harmful germs.

We can fight back by keeping a healthy kitchen. Food preparation surfaces and cooking utensils must be disinfected regularly to stop cross-contamination. Soap and water alone will not kill germs; they may only spread the germs around. Only a disinfectant can kill harmful bacteria and viruses that may be hiding in your food.

With these “best practices” for kitchen cleaning and maintenance we can prevent our families from getting sick.

1.Isolate potentially dangerous foods, such as raw meat, seafood and chicken, from other foods. Clean and disinfect all surfaces and utensils with which they came in contact before preparing another food. That includes your hands!

2.Clean cooking surfaces, counters, and tabletops with a disinfecting cleaner. Handy single-use disinfecting wipes are good to keep within reach.

3.Use a solution of bleach and water (1 tablespoon of bleach per gallon of water) to wash down refrigerators, freezers, and other appliances that come into contact with food. However, don’t use this on steel or aluminum surfaces. This diluted bleach solution can also be used to disinfect cutting boards, pots and pans, and cooking utensils.

4.Wooden cutting boards should first be washed in detergent, and then soaked for several minutes in a stronger bleach solution (3 tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water.

5.If you use sponges, run them through the upper rack of the dishwasher. Or, better yet, replace them with disinfecting wipes to wipe down surfaces.

6.Use a multi-purpose spray cleaner to remove stains on walls, floors and cabinets.

7.If you have grouted kitchen tiles, use a bleach gel pen to remove grout stains.

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Kitchen Gadgets – Making Life Easier - Ajit Patel Wemet

Cooking dinner can be a real chore, especially if it’s for a family. So much food to make, and so little time to do it all in. Let alone learning new recipes. When you’re crunched for time and don’t know what to make, you’ll often end up eating junk food, or going out to a restaurant and spending more than you mean to. Fixing dinner only gets harder if you don’t have much in terms of skills in the kitchen on top of it all. Luckily, we don’t live in the 1860s. Cooking today can be made much simpler and faster by having the right kitchen gadgets for making life easier.

One of the fastest things you can make in the kitchen with the most options is a sandwich, but that can get pretty boring pretty fast. There are about a million options for this though, and one way to add new life to your diet is to get a panini maker! These awesome kitchen gadgets add whole new life to your simple sandwich, and make you more excited to take a few steps to make fancier ones. A panini maker is a grill that heats both on top and on bottom. The idea is to take a sandwich (commonly filled with meat and cheese, but the possibilities are endless) and butter (or lightly brush oil) on the outside of the bread and grill it in a few minutes on the press. Voila! A fancy new meal option. You can also use your press to grill things like asparagus, tomatoes, or tofu.

A more complicated and expensive purchase, but one you can do a lot more with, is a food processor. This is definitely a kitchen gadget that will make your life easier. Cooking is a lot of tedious jobs-chopping, slicing, dicing, grinding, mincing, pureeing, and kneading doughs. These are all things a food processor can take care of. So if you’re going to make a nice soup full of different ingredients, you can just switch the blades in your processor and take care of all these tasks with one machine, in just a few minutes. You can also use this to grind up your coffee beans, and replace your old coffee grinder. This saves you time and hassle.

There are a lot of advantages to life with all of the fancy gadgets available to us in this day and age. It’s easy to overlook technology in the kitchen and only think about how it affects your entertainment, but today’s technology can make cooking so much more fun. These kitchen gadgets are making life easier, and making the kitchen a less intimidating room of your home.

There is a lot out there for easy to make food. For exciting sandwiches check out Panini Makers, and to make cooking amazing things simple, check out food processors, like the bullet food processor.

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4 Secret Spices That Improve Your Health - Ajit Patel Wemet

Spices can do much more than make tasty meals, and many don’t realize just how helpful herbs and spices can be when it comes to their family’s health. From stimulating healthy circulation to an improved memory, these four secret spices can be used to improve your health and quality of life.

1. Turmeric

Turmeric has been used for thousands of years both in cooking and as a medicine. One of the most important components of turmeric is curcumin, an antioxidant that has been shown to reduce the risk of heart failure as well as inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells. This specific antioxidant has also been shown to reduce the amount of certain plaques within the brain that have been linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

2. Coriander

Many are surprised to hear that coriander and cilantro actually come from the same plant. While cilantro is the leafy herb on top of the plant, coriander is made from grinding the seeds of this plant. When ground up, coriander can be used much like pepper and has been shown to aid with digestive issues such as irritable bowel syndrome. Ground coriander is a great addition to dressings, vinaigrettes, and cooking oils, and you can find it at grocery stores and natural herb stores.

3. Fennel Seeds

A number of double-blind studies have been carried out on fennel and fennel seeds, revealing that nearly 40 percent of participants had relief from intestinal issues and colic. Fennel can be used to add a flavor similar to licorice, and many cultures eat this herb and its seeds as a post-meal treat. It can also be added to teas or sprinkled over salads and soups for a unique flavor and texture combination.

4. Cloves

When it comes to healing properties, few spices are as powerful as cloves. Cloves are at the top of the list for antioxidants that will reduce one’s chances of developing certain cancers. This spice has been used for 2,000 years and can either be ingested or infused in oils and sprays. Cloves also have anti-bacterial properties, which give it the ability to kill certain forms of fungus such as athlete’s foot. When used in teas or baking, cloves may also aid in digestion and encourages healthy teeth and gums.

Scientists are just now uncovering how powerful many herbs and spices truly are. Whether you are looking to add them to your next meal, to infuse tea, or to apply them topically, these four options are a great way to improve your family’s overall health and well-being.

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3 Steps to Recovery: Moving on After an Accident - Ajit Patel Wemet

Being injured in any type of accident can have a major impact on your life, even if you are able to make a full recovery. After all, an injury will disrupt your normal routine, and it can also be extremely expensive. With this in mind, it is important for anyone who has been injured to pay close attention to the three main steps they need to take in order to be ready to completely move on after an accident.

1. Physical Recovery – This is often the most difficult step, and it is common for people to need physical therapy. Additionally, it might be necessary for you to undergo surgery and take pain medication throughout the healing process. The single most vital thing that you can do to ensure a full recovery is to commit yourself fully to physical therapy and anything else that your doctor recommends. Keep in mind that skipping appointments or failing to follow through with at-home exercises will only extend the duration of your injury, and it could also keep you from regaining full mobility.

2. Mental Recovery – Dealing with an injury can have a very detrimental impact on your mental health, especially if you find yourself unable to perform your normal daily tasks. Therefore, people who have been involved in a serious accident should strongly consider speaking to a trained counselor or joining a support group. It will also be vital to prevent yourself from spending a lot of time moping about your injury. Instead, you need to be proactive and keep yourself mentally engaged and positive. Even if you are unable to get out of bed for an extended period of time, you should utilize the injury as an opportunity to expand your horizons in another direction. For example, you can keep yourself mentally occupied by reading classic literature or learning a new language, and this approach will be very helpful for your overall recovery.

3. Financial Recovery – Injuries often require extensive medical attention, and they can make it very difficult to go to work. Sadly, workers’ compensation and other similar programs will not provide you with your full salary, and this could cause you to fall behind financially. Therefore, if the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you should reach out to an attorney to help you recover your lost wages and other applicable expenses. It is important to note that getting your finances back in line will also reduce your stress, and this can assist you with the physical and mental aspects of your recovery.

Ultimately, the speed and quality of your recovery will be based primarily on how you respond to physical therapy and the emotional impact of the accident. In other words, if you take steps to keep your spirits up and go to physical therapy as often as recommended, your odds of having a full recovery will increase.

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Shopaholics: 4 Signs You Actually Have a Spending Problem - Ajit Patel Wemet

You may joke that you’re a shopaholic, but can buying too many clothes really be a mental health problem? Here are five signs of actual shopaholism:

1. Shopping Causes Intense Feelings: According to wellness expert Maria Trimarchi, ‘While some of us may enjoy the thrill of an occasional splurge or scoring a good deal, spending more than you bargained for during an annual holiday shopping spree doesn’t automatically make you a shopaholic. But that thrill, what some shopaholics describe as a high, helps drive compulsive shoppers to want more – excessive shopping, uncontrolled spending sprees and impulse buys are the defining characteristics of compulsive buying disorder. Compulsive buying disorder (CBD) sufferers have a sense of excitement before a purchase, an inability to resist the urge to shop and a rush or sense of reward while spending, despite any negative consequences of their actions…Just as with other impulse-control disorders such as drug and alcohol addiction and pathological gambling, for many compulsive shoppers the “high” of the spending spree is followed by a low, where the powerful euphoric feelings are replaced with those of distress, shame and guilt.’

2. Spending is Impulsive and Excessive: ‘Compulsive shoppers have, on average, the same number of cards as the rest of us but the difference is that they’re more likely to maintain balances between $100 to $500 shy of each card’s maximum limit,’ Trimarchi details. ‘They shop excessively and impulsively, typically making their purchases on credit. What’s excessive? Treating yourself to that pair of luxurious new boots you’ve had your eye on may feel excessive and unnecessary, especially if you’re on a tight budget, but compulsive shoppers might buy five, 10 or even 20 pairs of those boots without hesitation. Some shopaholics shop for the thrill of the purchase no matter what the item is. Others may have specific shopping preferences – consider the 2,000 to 3,000 pairs of shoes former first lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos had collected, for example. Frequently relying on credit to buy what you can’t afford should be a red flag – if you’re not already in serious financial trouble, you’re on your way.’

3. Financial Problems and Big Debt: Trimarchi asserts, ‘Not all debts are created equal. Some debt, such as buying a home or going to school, can be good debt (usually). Good debt is debt that can work in your favour. Using high-interest credit cards to spend beyond your budget and carrying balances from month to month on those cards is bad debt. Any debt you can’t (or don’t) pay off quickly is too much debt. While the amount of debt you carry is ultimately going to be a personal decision, there’s a quick way to know for sure how your monthly financial obligations stack up against your monthly income. Add up your monthly debt obligations – that’s your rent or mortgage, your credit card, car loan, student loan and any other loan payments (this does not include what you pay for food, clothing, utilities or your discretionary spending). Add up your monthly income – that’s your gross salary plus any other income such as a bonus or alimony. If less than 30% of your income is used to pay your debts, you’re in pretty good shape at the moment. When the ratio begins to creep towards 40% or greater, though, it’s time for a financial intervention.’

4. Spending Causes Relationship Problems: ‘A study published by the World Psychiatric Association found that nearly 70% of compulsive shoppers admitted that their behaviour caused problems in their relationships,’ Trimarchi explains. ‘First, there’s only so much time in one day…CBD sufferers spend an inappropriate amount of time being preoccupied with all aspects of the shopping experience – whether it’s time spent tracking bargains or engaging in shopping itself, it’s time that’s not spent with family and friends, or on the job, and that growing distance may begin to take a toll on intimacy in relationships. But it’s not just a shopaholic’s absenteeism that causes trouble. Money is the number-one source of stress in a marriage, and if you’re going to fight with your partner, it’s probably going to be about spending habits and debt.’

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Are Your Daily Habits Shortening Your Lifespan? - Ajit Patel Wemet

Thinking about how your lifestyle shortens your lifespan is hardly something you want to inflict on your mental health, but you might be surprised to learn that some seemingly benign everyday occurrences are associated with a shorter life. So, if you want to guard your wellbeing against a short lifespan, read on to find out just exactly how you’re shaving minutes, hours or years off your life.

1. Social Isolation: ‘Are you introverted or shy?’ asks wellness expert Sarah Stevenson. ‘There isn’t much you can do to change your basic disposition, but there is an advantage in socialising more. Experts say a lack of social relationships can be as damaging to your lifespan as smoking or drinking. Researchers believe a stronger social life offers benefits such as social support, social influence, social engagement, interpersonal contact and access to financial and health care resources. The effects are not only strong, but they tend to last a long time, say researchers. A 2013 review of 148 studies found that participants with stronger social relationships had a 50% increased likelihood of survival.’

2. No Sex: Stevenson warns, ‘The “I have a headache” excuse might be killing your sex life — and hurting your health too. According to research published in the British Medical Journal, older guys who had sex once a month had double the mortality rate compared to the guys the same age who were having sex once a week. The benefits of sex are many. A dance in the sack burns calories, increases heart rate and releases feel-good chemicals that calm the body and mind. Sex might even lower blood pressure. The link between sex and mortality is complex, but isn’t it nice knowing that something in this world that feels good won’t kill us?’

3. Inconsiderate People: ‘Most people don’t surround themselves with jerks who annoy them with rudeness, inconsiderate behaviour and disrespect,’ notes Stevenson. ‘But there isn’t much you can do when that person is your colleague, boss or family member. Researchers studying the workplace say that thoughtless or mean people are so bad for your health that they actually shorten your lifespan. If there is no way to separate yourself from these folks, then you must learn how to get along with them. Pick up a copy of Nicholas Boothman’s book, How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds Or Less, and learn how to get along with nearly anyone.’

4. Sleep: ‘According to the research, the grim reaper can be found hovering in the bedrooms of those who have trouble getting consistent shut eye,’ cautions Stevenson. ‘In order to function at an optimal level, it’s suggested that individuals get at least seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Too little sleep has been linked to a decreased immune function, increased heart disease, high blood pressure, weight gain and diabetes – all of which is linked to mortality rate. Experts advise going to bed at the same time each night and to avoid eating, drinking and using electronic devices for at least two to three hours before bedtime. Dim the lights, make yourself a cup of Chamomile tea and take a warm shower or a hot bath to naturally prepare your body for a solid night of sleep.’

5. Sitting: Stevenson points out, ‘If you sit for more than three hours a day you could be decreasing your lifespan by two years, according to a research study published in the British Medical Journal. Sitting increases chances of cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure, which can lead to a shorter life…Here are some ways to incorporate more standing and walking throughout your work day. Stand when taking phone calls. Instead of emailing a co-worker, walk over to her desk. Take several breaks throughout the day to get up and move around.’

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Great Recipes for Kids Who Just Won’t Eat their Breakfast - Ajit Patel Wemet

When it comes to your child’s wellbeing, you cannot skimp on a healthy breakfast. According to wellness expert and educator Andrea Hermitt, ‘Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for children. Without building a habit of eating healthy meals early in the morning, children can be doomed to a poor metabolism problem that will haunt them for the rest of their lives. Besides that, numerous studies have shown that kids who eat breakfast perform better in school. Most kids don’t get a good breakfast because they are short on time.’ So, we’ve gathered together a few effective recipes that can help you ensure your kids get the nutrition they need.

1. Special smoothies
Hectic mornings aren’t just for office commuters, children and young people are often out the door before you can say “Have a nice day!” Therefore, a healthy and nutritious smoothie is perfect for giving them everything they need to start the day, whilst already getting started! Simply whip up a cup of cubed fresh or canned pineapple (canned is probably easiest when you’re pressed for time), one sliced banana, half a cup of low-fat plain yoghurt, a third of a cup of frozen passion fruit concentrate, half a cup of water, two ice cubes and a tablespoon of wheat bran or oat bran in the blender until the smoothie is creamy. In a single serving, there is 109 calories, two grams of fat, 26 milligrams of sodium, 21 grams of carbohydrates, two grams of fibre and four grams of protein.

2. Amazing apple squares
Apple squares are more of an American-style breakfast but you’ll be happy to bring them to good old Blighty once you realise how simple they are to make! Sure, apple squares are perhaps not as healthy as wholemeal toast or cereal, but these squares do at least contain oats, apples, and nuts, which are all healthy choices. Plus, the key here is to get your kids eating breakfast at all – and there’s no way they can resist these treats. Apple squares are best served as soon as they’re made, but as they take a little time you might want to do them the night before, or save them for a weekend treat – they go really well with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream.

Start by preheating your oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark four, and coat a nine-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. Take a large bowl, and combine one and a half cups of self-raising flour, one cup of old-fashioned oats, one cup of light brown sugar, a teaspoon of lemon zest, three-quarters of a teaspoon of baking powder, half a teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of cinnamon and quarter of a teaspoon of nutmeg.

Once you’ve combined these ingredients, use your fingers to work in three tablespoons of canola oil and quarter of a cup of apple juice – do this until coarse crumbs form. Peel, core and thinly slice two tart, medium-sized apples (Granny Smiths are good choices). Into your prepared baking tray, firmly press two cups of the oat mixture, and then arrange your apple slices over the crust in three rows. Coarsely chop a quarter of a cup of walnuts and mix these into your remaining oat mixture. Sprinkle this evenly over the apples and pat firmly into an even layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender when you pierce them with a sharp knife. Leave them to cool completely on a wire rack, and then cut them into squares.

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How to feed your child a balanced diet. - Ajit Patel Wemet

Children can be fussy eaters, so it can be tough knowing what to feed them in order to encourage healthy eating habits and a strong nutritional intake. There are plenty of healthy snacks for kids which make tasty treats, in addition to being good for them – it’s simply a case of knowing how to prepare and serve them to make them appealing to youngsters. Here are some ideas as to how you can keep your child’s diet healthy, without them craving sweets and crisps instead.

Space out your snacksKids live for those afternoon treats, but more often than not they result in sugary snacks, crisps and fizzy drinks which do nothing for their health and offer no nutritional value. The first rule of thumb should be to limit your kids snacks to just two a day – one in the morning and one in the afternoon. You can keep these healthy, too, simply by being smart about how you serve them. For example, keep a big bar of chocolate in the cupboard and cut it up into regular squares or chunks, so that the kids get a sweet treat without eating an entire bar – not only is it good for their health but it’s cost effective as well.

Keep an eye on your snacks as well as theirs, so that you all eat more nutritionally beneficial meals instead of empty calories. And if they’re still claiming hunger pangs after you think they’ve had enough, give them a drink – sometimes thirst can be mistaken for hunger. Water or skimmed milk make healthier alternatives to fizzy drinks and sugar-laden squash.

Keep an eye on the treatsIf you’re busy, quick food fixes are easy to rely on – however, that can mean that your child ends up eating junk food, if you’re opting for ready meals and fatty foods such as nuggets and chips. Look for healthier alternatives that kids will love and you’ll feel happier about them eating. Look for foods which count towards their five a day quota, such as tomato sauces on pasta, soups and vegetable sticks with houmous.

Be creativeKids love a bit of creativity, so why not look for fun names to call meals to encourage them to eat them (and also request healthier meals in the future!). For example, spaghetti and meatballs can be shoelaces and footballs; carrot sticks and broccoli could be fairy wands and little trees. You can also get them to help make and prepare meals, so that they have fun and feel more inclined to eat healthy dishes. The moment your kids start to feel more involved in the process, they’ll be more tempted to taste their creation and it will encourage healthy habits. You can also create five a day charts, so that they can keep count of their fruit and veg intake – if they meet their goal, they get a treat such as an extra bedtime story.

Replace junk food with healthy alternativesIf there’s no sweet treats and crisps in the house, you and your kids will both stop craving them. Clear out the nuggets, chips and pizzas from the freezer and replace with vegetables or fruit. You can look for healthy snacks to offer kids too, such as popcorn, vegetable crudités and dip, fruit salads and yoghurt. You’ll be surprised how quickly kids forget about those sugar cravings once they have something healthier to snack on – nutritious drinks also count towards, so why not make tasty smoothies for snack time or offer a milk-based drink before bedtime for a calcium boost.

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Are you hanging on to weight-loss myths? - Ajit Patel Wemet

Did you start the year intending to lose weight, but it’s somehow fallen by the wayside? If so, here are some of the myths that are stopping you from reaching your goals:

Dieting is the best way to lose weight – FALSE Research shows that when women, in particular, want to lose weight they turn to dieting. Unfortunately, research also shows that this is highly unlikely to lead to long-term weight-loss with over 85% of people regaining all of the weight they have lost, and more, by a year after the diet.This can lead to the misery of yo-yo dieting, which is harmful for health and no way to live your life.Instead, you are much better making a few changes to your lifestyle and eating habits that you can keep up for good.

You need a good breakfast – FALSE A recent study confirmed that eating or skipping breakfast makes no difference to weight-loss. Everyone is different – you may be an early riser or a night owl when it comes to sleep, so it’s not surprising that your breakfast desires may be different, too. Listen to your body when it comes to eating – if you are having proper nutritious food, your body will tell you when it needs fuelling. If you focus on a bit of protein (as confirmed by other recent research) and avoid sugar and processed carbs then whether you have a quick snack or a feast for breakfast is entirely up to you!

Eat regular snacks throughout the day – FALSE It’s often said in dieting folklore that eating little and often stops you getting so hungry and encourages you to burn off more energy. However, your body wasn’t built for constant snacking – particularly on the sort of food eaten nowadays. You are better off getting used to going without food for a few hours at a time – it helps you understand that you are often not eating from hunger, just from habit, and that ‘hunger’ can be ignored for a while without you falling flat on the floor! Recent research backs up this view showing that women who ate two meals or five meals of the same calorie content, showed no difference in the amount of energy they burnt off. Interestingly, it also showed that eating more frequent meals produced more signs of inflammation (and therefore may increase risk of disease) than eating less frequently.

We should be stocking up on low-fat foods to lose weight – FALSE The myth that fat is bad has been particularly harmful to our health and waistline. Many fats are healthy in moderation – and yet we are bombarded with low-fat yoghurts, ‘slimming’ ready-meals and processed spreads that are bulked up with sugar, salt or chemical nasties that provide little, if any, nutrition. Butter, cheese, full-fat yoghurt and other dairy and animal fats are natural and seldom processed, unlike many low-fat alternatives. Coconut oil is another fat that is enjoying popularity recently.

Of all of the diets that have been shown to help weight-loss, it is not the low-fat diet that wins out. In fact, the low-carb, high-fat diet seems to be most successful – though long-term weight-loss is no better with this diet than with any others that can’t be made part of your day-to-day life.

You are therefore best off focusing on real food – that means avoiding anything processed wherever possible. By doing so you will automatically be reducing your refined carbs, eating natural fats and proteins, bulking up with fruit and veg – and dramatically cutting down your sugar intake. That is the best tip for weight-loss that lasts!

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How to Keep Going All Day with a Fatigue-Free Diet! - Ajit Patel Wemet

Is there anything more precious than a good night’s sleep? Perhaps it’s all the more precious because, let’s be honest, you rarely get one. Once you reach a certain age, you can’t even remember a day in which you weren’t tired but does that make the daytime drag inevitable, or is there something you can do to guard your wellbeing against tiredness? Aside from getting those blessed seven to nine hours a night, you can actually support your sleep wellness through your diet – who knew?

The first thing to remember when eating to beat tiredness is to have a healthy, balanced diet that contains foods from the four main food groups in the right proportions. If you can’t think back to when you did the four food groups at school, here’s a little refresher:

1. Potatoes, bread, rice, pasta and other starchy foods

2. Fruit and vegetables

3. Dairy foods

4. Meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy sources of protein

However, not only do you need to keep regularity within your meals, but within the times you eat them. Although it’s not always possible to eat at the same time every day, eating regular meals allows your body to work out when the next meal is coming and prepare for it. This helps you to manage your feelings of hunger (which is good for weight loss as well as banishing tiredness) and you also sustain your energy levels more effectively. The best method is to eat three meals a day and limit your intake of in-between meal snacks, especially if they’re high in fat.

Speaking of meals, it’s important not to neglect the most important one of the day; that’s right, breakfast. You need breakfast if you want any chance of getting the energy you need to face the day. Still, according to the British Dietetic Association (BDA), up to a third of us a regularly skipping breakfast – no wonder we’re all so knackered! The best breakfasts contain healthy options (obviously) so stick to porridge with fruit, a nice vegetable omelette or wholemeal toast with low-fat spread or jam. If you really can’t face food first thing in the morning, it’s far better to take a high-fibre snack to eat on the run, rather than snacking on high-sugar or high-fat foods when the mid-morning hunger pangs strike.

A good snack to choose would be fruit and vegetables, as these are good sources of vitamins, minerals and fibre, which are essential nutrients that your body needs in order to work properly. It doesn’t matter if you get your five-a-day through juices, or if the produce is fresh, frozen, tinned or dried; it all counts. Similarly, starchy foods or carbohydrates are also vital for helping you maintain a range of nutrients in your diet. Moreover, potatoes, bread, cereals, pasta and the like are a good source of energy, and so if you want to stave of tiredness starchy foods should make up about a third of everything you eat. However, not all starches are created equal; you need to go for slow-burning whole grain or wholemeal varieties, as they provide energy in a gradual way.

Finally, there are a few foods that you simply need to avoid to stay alert throughout the day. You’re probably good at telling your kids to go easy on the sugar, but do you take that advice yourself? Sugar steals your stamina, as well as rotting your teeth and ruining your waistline. It’s impossible to eliminate sugar from your diet, but cutting down on foods with lots of added sugar, such as sweets, cakes, biscuits, non-diet fizzy drinks and chocolates, is always advisable.

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Detox The Healthy Way - Ajit Patel Wemet

Detoxing has deep roots in nearly all ancient medical practices, religions and cultures. It helps to support a balanced lifestyle and aims to prevent disease. Your body is equipped with a sophisticated set of organs and systems designed specifically to help the body get rid of all the wastes it doesn’t need. 

These organs of detoxification – the liver, kidneys, intestine, lungs, skin as well as your lymph nodes – process and remove what’s not wanted or what you can’t metabolise. But just as any machine needs regular maintenance and servicing so, too, does your body.

Your organs are bombarded with toxins from a polluted environment, pesticides in food, additives in processed, refined foods, alcohol, drugs and even the lotions and potions you use for personal hygiene and appearance. For this reason, giving your body a break – whether it’s once a week, or a twice-yearly fast or detox programme – will do wonders for your overall health. Of course, you can also use daily practices to help support your detoxification organs, by selecting foods with a natural, cleansing action, such as:

Artichokes promote liver health, bile production and aid digestion.

Lemons help with pH balance, improve digestion, strengthen the immune system, promote skin health and cleanse the urinary tract.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Cold-extracted) are high in mono-saturated fats and antioxidants, improve cholesterol balance, stimulate bile and pancreatic secretions and reduce the formation of gallstones.

Dandelion is a traditional herbal medicine that supports liver health and the flushing of impurities through the kidneys.

Garlic acts on your bile ducts and activates gastric juices as well as cleansing the bowels. It has anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-bacterial actions.

Broccoli supports liver function and contains anti-inflammatory compounds that to help reduce symptoms of toxicity.

Fennel has diuretic properties that help to remove toxic substances via the kidneys.

Avocado is rich in glutathione, a natural antioxidant that protects the liver from free radical damage.

Beetroot improves liver function due to its glutathione and betaine content.

Cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables contain glucosinolates, which have a powerful detoxifying action. Cabbage is also high in fibre that supports the digestive system and aids in the elimination of waste and toxins from the bowels.

Kale, like cabbage, is rich in fibre to aid digestion and is also packed with magnesium and chlorophyll.

Apple Cider Vinegar contains enzymes that encourage healthy bacteria. It binds to toxins and flushes them from the body in sweat, urine and bowels.

Asparagus is rich in asparagine and potassium, which cleanse the urinary tract and reduce excess uric acid.

Coriander has a powerful anti-bacterial and anti-viral action and naturally combines to heavy metals, helping to remove from the body.

Ginger is used in many detox programmes, as it stimulates digestion, circulation and sweating. Its digestive actions may serve to cleanse the build-up of waste and toxins in the colon, liver and other organs.

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Can You Eat To Beat Bone Loss? - Ajit Patel Wemet

Next to genetic predisposition, poor nutrition is thought to be the most common cause of osteoporosis. Making healthy dietary choices can help prevent dangerous bone loss and also help if osteoporosis has been diagnosed.

Calcium If your diet isn’t great your body will use your bones as a bank, borrowing calcium to fuel functions like muscle movement, nerve operation and immune system processes. This can leave a calcium debt, weakening your bones. If you eat plenty of calcium-rich foods there will be enough to supply the body’s demands and even enough to pay back any borrowed from your skeleton.

Calcium-rich foods: Yogurt (fat-free or low-fat), milk, tofu with calcium (check nutrition label), edamame, bok choy, white beans, kale, collard greens, broccoli, figs, oranges, sardines, white beans, okra, almonds and almond butter.

Vitamin D This vital nutrient allows calcium to move from the gastrointestinal tract to the parts of the body that need it – including your bones. Vitamin D can be made in the body through a reaction of the skin and sunlight, just 10-15 minutes of sun 3 to 4 times a week is enough. You can also add vitamin D-rich foods to your weekly menu plan.

Vitamin D-rich foods:  Salmon, trout, mackerel, tuna, vitamin D-rich mushrooms, fortified milk and orange juice and egg yolks.

Vitamin K Vitamin K is associated with a reduced risk of fractures as it is essential to produce a bone protein called osteocalcin. Be aware though, Vitamin K plays a role in clot formation and is a blood thickener so anyone on blood-thinning medication should talk with their doctors before eating too many vitamin K-rich foods.

Vitamin K-rich foods: Kale, collard greens, Swiss chard, lettuce, parsley, watercress, okra, asparagus, broccoli.

Magnesium Acids formed in your body during the process of metabolism need to be balanced and neutralised by alkaline compounds, otherwise they can cause bone loss. Magnesium helps neutralise these acids and plays an integral role in bone crystal growth.

Magnesium-rich foods:  Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews, quinoa, chickpeas, kidney beans, whole grains, Swiss chard, avocado, dried figs.

Potassium Potassium helps to increase bone formation and mineral density as it is involved with balancing calcium and neutralising the metabolic acids that weaken bones. Studies have shown that a potassium-rich diet can help to increase bone mineral density in premenopausal women.

Potassium-rich foods:  Avocado, Swiss chard, sweet potatoes, bananas, rocket (arugula), endive, cos lettuce, pumpkin, kidney beans, chickpeas, papaya, kale, watermelon, beetroot, broccoli, nuts and seeds.

Vitamin C Collagen is a key protein in bone tissue that contributes to strength and resilience. Vitamin C is vital to collagen health and believed to increase bone mineral density and so fewer fractures.

Vitamin C-rich foods: Bell peppers, oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, papaya, lemons, kale, kidney beans, broccoli, cabbage, okra, tomatoes, kiwi, brussels sprouts.

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