SECRET TO ETERNAL YOUTH

A TOMATO can help keep skin looking youthful. Tomatoes have been known to cut cholesterol and prevent some cancers. It also gives protection against sunburn.
Tomatoes must be consumed as much as possible- in pastas, salads, tomato juice, sauces. Some tomato components are more easily absorbed by the body when tomatoes are heated, either during cooking or processing. Carotenoids present in tomatoes are fat soluble, so adding a small amount of oil to tomatoes helps the body absorb the nutrients better.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
1) Consumption of tomatoes can help improve skin texture and color.
2) Tomato is a good blood purifier.
3) Nicotine acid in tomatoes can reduce blood cholesterol.
4) Vitamin K in tomatoes helps to prevent hemorrhages.
5) Lycopene pigment in tomato is a powerful antioxidant that fights cancer cells.

PAPAYA PASSION

4 cups pieces of papaya
4 cups coconut milk(fresh)
1 cup pineapple or orange
Sugar as needed
Mix grated coconut with water in a blender and liquidise it. Using a thin cloth squeeze the milk from the mixture. Add some more water to the remains and repeat twice. This is how you get your coconut milk. Blend papaya, coconut milk, pineapple/orange and sugar in a juicer. Add water if needed for desired consistency. Cool the mixture for some time. Do not chill it. Serve it garnished with small pieces of papaya and pineapple. It is a healthy drink.

CHEW SOME CARROTS

Carrots are very rich in minerals and useful for the skin. The presence of beta carotene and vitamin A in carrots help to keep the skin alive. It maintains to keep the elasticity of the skin. It also protects sun damaged and wrinkled skin. The presence of carotenoids helps reduce the damage due to ultra violet rays. It also gives a natural tanning boost to the skin when applied.
The juice of carrots has anti-carcinogen properties. It thus helps to prevent cancer. Cancer is also believed to have cancer curing properties. The beta carotene present in carrots acts as an antioxidant and prevents cell degeneration. Anti oxidants also slow down the ageing process. Carrot juice improves overall health by increasing immunity. It is so rich in minerals that it can be termed as miracle juice. Carrot is helpful in the following cases: Obesity, gum disease, ulcers, asthma, constipation, eye disorders.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a prime component of the Mediterranean diet. It is a natural juice which preserves the taste, aroma, vitamins and properties of the olive fruit. The oil has been in use since ancient times. The ancient Greeks called it 'Liquid Gold'. It was an essential part of their diet.
The benefits of the olive oil on health are due to its high content of monounsaturated fatty acids(mainly oleic acid) and its high content of antioxidative substances. Olive oil gives protection against heart disease by controlling LDL(bad) cholesterol levels while raising HDL(good) cholesterol levels. Olive oil is well tolerated by the stomach. It has a beneficial effect on ulcers and gastritis. Olive oil activates the secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones. It also lowers the incidence of gall stone formation.
Olive oil is extracted by pressing or crushing olives. Olive oil comes in different varieties depending on the amount of processing involved.
Extra Virgin is considered the best comprising the oil from the first pressing of the olives.
Virgin olive oil is from the second pressing.
Pure olive oil undergoes processing such as filtering and refining.
Extra light undergoes considerable processing with a very mild olive flavor.

Cardamom

Cardamom is the 'queen of spices', second only to black pepper. It is one of the most valued spices in the world. The dried cardamom fruits have a pleasant aroma. It consists of carbohydrates, moisture, protein, ether extract, volatile oil, crude fibre, calcium, phosphorous and iron.
The aroma and therapeutic properties of cardamom are due to its volatile oil. Cardamom reduces the air and water elements, increases appetite and soothes the mucous membrane. It relieves gas and heart burns. Tea made from cardamom reduces headache caused by indigestion. Ground cardamom seed, mixed with ginger, cloves and coriander is an effective remedy for indigestion.
The aromatic flavor in cardamom is a breath freshner. Powdered seeds of cardamom boiled in water with tea gives a pleasant aroma to the tea. This can be used as a remedy in the treatment of depression.