Today everyone is so busy working that people ignore their most important body organs. It’s no secret that the long hours we work and spend in front of the computer in offices harm especially the eyes.
Do you know your eyes are probably two of the busiest and most sensitive organs and easily become fatigued? And it happens especially if a poor diet and lack of an exercise routine are the norm.

Ophthalmologists give some simple advice on how to reduce eye fatigue and minimize the appearance of puffed eyes by means of proper nutrition and regular exercise to maintain healthy sight.

1. Eat lots of fruits like orange, apple, mango and vegetables like Cabbage family, Carrots, loaded with beta carotene is especially helpful in maintaining healthy eyes.

2. Get cucumber and cut it into pieces. Press cold cucumber slices gently against eyes 10 minutes before going to sleep at night to prevent puffiness.

3. Wear UV protective sunglasses. Get polarized lenses and use them rather using just dark lenses. Prolonged exposure to UV rays can harm your eyesight; protection in youth can help prevent loss of eyesight in later years.

4. Be sure to wear goggles or other eye protective wear when working with chemicals or on outdoor.

5. Feel relaxed by Looking at distant objects either in your office or outside. Try taking such visual breaks for about five to 10 minutes every hour.

6. Keep two used tea bags in the refrigerator before you leave for work. Once you are home, place the tea bags on your eyes for a few minutes - this will soothe your tired eyes.

7. While you keep your eyes closed, roll your eyeballs both clockwise and anticlockwise. Gradually open your eyes while releasing your breath. This exercise lasts for a minute and you can repeat it three times before getting back to work.” It serves as a good workout for the eyes

8. Try and quit smoking because the truth about smoking and its effects on the body, especially the eyes, is that it’s harmful. So keep your eyes away from smoke.

If correct eating and exercise done it rules, and protective measures are taken in ensuring your body’s over all well-being, there’s no doubt the eyes will be less puffy and will always look beautiful and healthy. So use these simple ways and enjoy BEAUTIFUL EYES….

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Fibre is an important part of your food and health. It is also known as roughage. Earlier it was not considered important or useful for our body and health. But now Researchers believe, with more and more research showing that a high-fiber diet may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and other serious ailments, roughage has started to get some respect. And suggests that we should be eating at least 25 grams of fiber per day, instead of the 12 grams most people are eating.

Helps in Weight loss: Well, it is said that fiber serves as the perfect way to reduce your appetite. This can be attributed to the fact that fibrous foods also known as cellulose and hemicelluloses, occupy a large space of your stomach, thus making you feel full and thereby enable you to avoid overeating. When you eat whole grain food, your hunger is satisfied faster. When you fill up on high fiber foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts, you are less likely to have room for high-fat, low-fiber foods with high calorie count. When you eat fewer calories by including fiber in your diet, you can lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.

It Purifies blood: Fibre lowers your blood cholesterol level, by removing bile acids that digest fat. It also takes the responsibility of regulating your blood sugar. Also your risk factor of falling prey to kidney diseases is greatly reduced. So, incorporate fiber in your daily meals and derive its ultimate health benefits.

It Reduces the risk of Cancer: It is widely believed that fiber-rich diets would prevent colon cancer. Researchers believed that fiber strands formed a mesh network that grabbed on to cancer-causing substances and flushed them out of the intestines. Then one study also showed that women who ate 26 grams of fiber a day were not less likely to develop colon cancer compared to the study participants who only ate 8.5 grams.

Heart disease: Research published in the September 1999 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that fiber was a shield against heart disease. In fact, it was shown that women who ate at least 25 grams of fiber per day were 40% less likely to have a heart attack than the women who ate less than 9 grams of fiber a day. This was also true of the men in the studies. They could cut their risk of having a heart attack by 50% by eating a high fiber diet.

Sources: Fiber can be found in many foods: multigrain pancakes, muffins, whole grain bread, kidney beans, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of high fiber. Remember, the darker the color of the vegetables, the richer in nutrients they tend to be. Broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts - are a healthy choice for meals.

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