Myths and facts about your routine diet

Have you ever wondered what people eat during recorded time of routine management? Just like what people eat now. So, facts and myths about some of food will blow your mind through fact. According to archaeological evidence, some prehistoric people dug wild onions and radishes and searched for wild squash, cabbage, mushrooms, and waterlily seed to eat. 

Here are the Signs of Bad Breath and unhealthy bacteria inside

There is quite a lot that can be done about bad breath, and most of the tips to halt halitosis are quite simple. It all starts with looking out for the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs of bad breath:

•          You sleep with your mouth open. According to research, sleeping with your mouth open is a surefire way to dry out your mouth. And a dry mouth will cause halitosis. Often, people who sleep with their mouth open are having trouble breathing through their nose, so addressing any allergy or nasal issues before bed might be a good place to start. You also might find working with a sleep specialist helpful.
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• ·         You smoke or chew tobacco. Both of these bad habits also are guaranteed to give you bad breath. "They decrease the amount of saliva in your mouth. "Saliva contains oxygen, which keeps your mouth healthy and fresh." Here, the answer is obvious: QUIT !
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• ·         You have a white-coated tongue. This is a predictable sign of bad breath. "That white coating is comprised of sulfur compounds that have risen to the tongue's surface and cause bad breath.
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• ·         You have gastric reflux. The churning acid produced by gastric reflux is not only uncomfortable but can also lead to bad breath. "Unfortunately, gastric reflux results in bad breath in a way that's hard to solve. "Ask your doctor about prescribing a medication to get this condition under control."
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• ·         You eat suspect foods. "In the end it's true: You breathe what you eat. "High-protein foods, coffee, onions and garlic, sugar, acidic foods and drinks, and dairy products all result in worse breath because they create an environment for the bad bacteria to grow. It needs to be balanced with fruits, veggies, and alkalinizing good foods."
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•      You take certain prescription or OTC medications. A number of medications can cause dry mouth as a side effect, which in turn can lead to bad breath. In these situations, you can ask your doctor if any alternatives exist to your current medications, prescription or over-the-counter, that might help with the problem.

5 right intake every time

1. How much fruit and veg/non-veg?

Everyone knows you’re supposed to have five portions a day, but how much is a portion? Think of a portion of fruit or vegetables as being the size of your fist. This could be one apple or orange, two satsumas, three tablespoons of peas or a cereal bowl filled with salad – whatever works for you.

Another handy tip for veg portions: for main meals, fill at least one third of your plate with vegetables. And remember, potatoes don’t count.

 

2. How much bread, rice or pasta?

Bread, rice, pasta and other starchy carbohydrates like cereal and potatoes help release energy slowly and keep you feeling full between meals, essential for avoiding unhealthy snacks.

Depending on your age, gender and activity levels you’ll need between five and 11 servings of these filling carbs. A single serving is around the size of a grapefruit.

3. How much milk or dairy?

Make sure you get the recommended daily dose of two to three portions, or three to four portions for children and pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Milk is an obvious source: one portion is 200ml (you can include milk in hot drinks or sauces). A small pot of yoghurt, 30g of hard cheese or 100g of cottage cheese also count as one portion.

 

4. How much meat?

The World Cancer Research Fund recommend eating no more than 500g cooked red meat per week, equivalent to around 700g of raw meat. If you eat red meat every day, a cooked piece the size of a pack of playing cards should be your daily limit.

 

5. How much alternative protein (fish, eggs, beans, nuts)?

Meat isn’t the only source of protein – sustainably caught fish, eggs, beans, pulses, nuts and seeds are healthier and better for the environment.

Aim to get two to three servings, which could be 150g of white fish (like cod or haddock), 100g of oily fish (like mackerel or sardines), two medium eggs, three heaped tablespoons of beans and pulses or 25g of nuts and seeds.