Thursday, January 28, 2010

TOP TEN HEALTHIEST VEGETABLES

There is no doubt that adding vegetables to your diet at any stage of life can improve your health. Often, people being treated for diseases such as cancer are advised to increase their intake of vegetables to help give their bodies the boost it needs. Here is a list of ten vegetables that are great choices to add to your diet that will improve your health.

1- Collard Greens
Widely consumed in the Southern US for many years, this leafy green vegetable packs a lot of nutrient value. Collard Greens have high levels of calcium, Vitamin E, and beta-carotene. In addition to these nutrients, it also boasts high selenium content. Collard greens can be had throughout the year but most consider them to be best between January to April


2- Sweet Potatoes (Shakarkand)
The anti-oxidant properties of sweet potatoes can help to rid the body of free radicals linked to many chronic illnesses including diabetes and colon cancer. They are also thought to be able to lessen the effects of asthma and arthritis due to their anti-inflammatory tendencies. Sweet potatoes are also a good source of iron, calcium and fiber, and best of all they can be used in a number of recipes.


3-Broccoli (Hari Phool Gobhi)
Like so many vegetables out there, this one is also great protecting your body from the ravishes of cancer. They are attractive enough to enhance any dish but their uses go far beyond aesthetics. With high folic acid levels, it is useful in preventing birth defects. In addition it is great for getting enough calcium and vitamin C in your diet.


4- Onions
This unassuming bulb actually offers more health benefits than you may think. They help to lower blood sugar levels in addition to promoting good cardiovascular health. It has been proven that adding onions to your diet can reduce your risk of developing certain cancers and contribute to gastrointestinal health.


5- Carrots
Ask anyone to name a vegetable, and most of them will say ‘carrot’ right off the bat. There’s a reason why this vegetable is so popular. Apart from being one of the most commonly used, it is the best source of the pro-vitamin A carotenes. They are also known to help strengthen the vision, in particular night vision. Carrots can also be used to regulate blood sugar levels and are good for the health of the colon.


6- Spinach (Paalak)
While most people make a face at the thought of eating this vegetable, but spinach actually protects us from a number of illnesses like arthritis, heart disease and osteoporosis. Studies have shown that spinach contains a minimum of 13 flavonoid compounds. Serious illnesses like ovarian and prostate cancer can also be helped by consumption of spinach.


7- Kale(perhaps saag)
This vegetable has a multitude of benefits for the body. Like every other vegetable it contains important vitamins, but has more dietary value per calorie than most vegetables. Kale is known for its detoxing ability, as well as its proven capacity for reducing the risk of cancer, especially of the ovaries. Consuming adequate amounts of this vegetable can also help to keep lungs healthy. Maybe the best thing about kale is that it can easily be grown in home gardens.


8- Eggplant (baigan, brinjal)
Studies have indicated that eggplant may have a protective effect on the brain. The fact that they are low in calories makes it a popular food among dieters and health conscious individuals. This vegetable has high levels of copper, potassium and fiber. Eggplants positive effect on cardiovascular health is well documented.


9- Cucumbers (kheera),(KAKDI)
Widely acknowledged for its soothing effect on the skin, cucumber is popular not only for eating but skincare products. It has a positive overall effect on the body, including the ligaments, bones and muscles, and is also essential for a healthy complexion due to its hydrating properties. Cucumbers are able to help lower blood pressure if consumed in sufficient quantities.


10- Asparagus
Aside from promoting healthy skin, asparagus also contains fiber and vitamin B6. It is a good food for pregnant women to consume due its high levels of folate, which also promotes heart health. Another advantage is that it is low in sodium, but contains potassium, and helps to maintain a healthy large intestine.


As outlined, it is difficult to put one vegetable ahead of another because of the similarities in nutritional content. Most would agree however that to improve or to maintain health, these vegetables should be consumed regularly as a part of a healthy diet.

SOURCE: www.methodsofhealing.com

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

BREAKING NEWZZZZ!!! OBAMA ALA KIAPO KUJENGA UPYA UCHUMI WA MAREKANI

Rais Barack Obama wa Marekani amekula kiapo cha kuijenga upya Marekani wakati wa hotuba take ya kwanza ya sikukuu ya Muungano.

Obama ameahidi kupatikana kwa ajira mpya zaidi ya milioni moja ikiwa ni sehemu ya ujenzi wa uchumi huo.


"Mabadiliko bado hayajaridhisha,” Alisema Obama. “Sikubaliani na nchi yangu kuwa katika nafasi hii.”

Rais Obama alirudia karibu mara tatu kauli yake hiyo ya kuujenga na upya uchumi wa hiyo, akisisitiza wazo la ukuaji wa ajira.



Mwaka mmoja baada ya dunia kukumbwa na mtikisiko wa uchumi lakini “bado hali hairidhishi,” Alisema.

R. KELLY KUCHIZISHA BOONGE LA CONCERT JUMAMOSI KAMPALA...

Robert Kelly anatarajia kufanya tonesho lake kuubwa katika Jiji la Kampala Uganda, Jumamosi hii.



Kwa wadau wa mambo haya kaeni chonjo tunakuja huko Kampala kuchizika pamoja... sawwaa!!!

HAWA NDIO WAUAJI WA MTOTO WA CHIFU FUNDIKIRA

Hatimaye washtakiwa wa kesi ya mauaji ya mtoto wa chifu, Swetu Fundikira wamefikishwa mahakamani, Kisutu jijini hapa leo.


Sajini Rhoda Robert

Washtakiwa hao ambao ni askari wa Jeshi la Wananchi wa Tanzania (JWTZ), Sajini Rhoda Robert na Koplo Ally Ngumbe wamesomwa mashtaka yao katika siku ya kwanza ya kesi yao mahakamani hapo leo.


Koplo Ally Ngumbe

MGAMBO WANAPOKOLEZA KIPIGO


Wakazi wa Dar es Salaam ambao ni wafanyakazi wa duka la Gulamali Sundries, Yakub Msanga (kulia) na Emmanuel Mbonde wakiwa na majeraha usoni baada ya kudaiwa kupokea kipigo kutoka kwa Mgambo wa Jiji (hawapo pichani) jana katika eneo lao la kazi baada ya kutokea kamatakamata eneo hilo lililopo Mtaa wa Kitumbini na Libya, Dar es Salaam jana. Wakazi hao wanadaiwa kutohusika na biashara za Kimachinga lakini waliambulia kipigo hicho wakati mgambo wakipita kukamata wamachinga

RAZA: MWACHENI KARUME

Mwansiasa na mfanyabiashara maarufu visiwani zanzibar, Mohammed Raza amesisitiza kuwa suala la Rais wa Zanzibar, Amani Karume kuongezewa muda ni la wazanzibari wenyewe na hivyo achwe.



Alisema hayo leo alipozungumza na wandishi wa habari katika mkutano uliofanyika ukumbi wa hoteli ya starlight.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

AFRIKA MASHARIKI KUTUMIA SARAFU MOJA

Waziri wa Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki, Dk. Diodorus Kamala amesema nchi za Afrika Mashariki zitaanza kutumia sarafu moja baada ya kuoitishwa kwa maazimio kadhaa katika Bunge la Afrika Mashariki.



Waziri Kamala alikuwa akitoa maelezo hayo wakati wa sherehe za uzinduzi wa Mkataba wa Huduma Bora kwa Mteja pamoja na Tovuti ya Wizara hiyo ikiwa ni sehemu ya Maadhimisho ya Miaka 10 ya Jumuiya ya Afrika MAshariki leo jijini hapa Dar es Salaam.