How to prevent gallstones?

Cholelithiasis or calculi are the medical terminologies used for gall stones. Gallstones are common in women than men and they occur usually after the age of 40. It is easy to avoid gallstones when you know what is causing them.

Firstly, women over 40 years of age, who are obese and used oral contraceptives are prone for gallstones. Ageing cannot be avoided. Next comes obesity and oral contraception. It is better to prevent obesity rather than working to lose weight after gaining them. Regular exercise and taking a well balanced diet as a normal part of life can prevent you from becoming obese and eventually prevent gall stone formation.

Oral contraception, estrogens and clomidene are known to increase biliary cholesterol saturation. Avoiding them is better. Take only if they are highly recommended by your doctor.

Secondly, men or women both should keep their cholesterol under control. Though cholesterol is a constituent of bile, as age goes up and the cholesterol level increases in the body,the bile will be unable to dissolve these cholesterol which soon becomes a gallstone.

Thirdly, avoid heavy meal with fried and fatty foods. This primarily reduces obesity and cholesterol levels thereby preventing gallstones.

Fourthly, it is believed that those trying to lose weight rapidly by dieting are more prone for gallstones though the reason is not clear. If you feel you are obese do not assume your own diet plan instead seek appropriate help from doctors and dietitians.

Fifthly, gallstones may be prevented by increasing consumption of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Vegetarians have low incidence of gallstones due to the benefits of fibre.

Sixthly, a study has proved coffee drinkers are at lower risk of getting gallstones.

Seventh, drink plenty of water, 8 to 12 glasses of water a day which dilutes the bile secretion.

Eightly, vitamin C, lecithin, flax seed oil are certain foods which prevent gallstones.

If you have a family history of gallstones or gallbladder disease, you should probably be even more careful than others. Eat a low-Fat, low-Cholesterol, high fibre diet and avoid complex carbohydrates, refined sugars. Involve in some kind of exercise like jogging, skipping, cycling, swimming, walking or play your favorite sport daily.

Body building foods

A normal healthy diet will help you to gain muscle. However, protein, carbohydrates, fat and vitamins play a vital role in gaining muscle. A regular meal and snack is absolutely important. When we speak about a regular meal, it means it should be taken at every 3 hour intravel alternating with some kind of a snack. A complete meal should contain carbohydrates, protein, fat, fibre, minerals and vitamins.

FOODS THAT HELP US GAIN MUSCLE: Protein being a body builder takes the major role in gaining muscle.

Grains: Eat different kinds of grams everyday (a cup boiles with little salt) with atleast one meal. Grams/dhal is the best source of protein which is filling and easily digestable as well. These grams can be made into a variety of foods.

Milk: Milk is the next richest source of protein which helps your body to gain muscle. 2% milk is good and highly adviseable. Not just milk other milk products like chocholates, ice-creams, butter, ghee, cheese and yogurt is also rich in protein. They can be added to regular meal everyday.

Nuts and legumes: Next comes the nuts and legumes in row. Nuts like cashew, badam, pista and peanuts are good source of protein but they also have fat in them. Restricted level is highly adviseable. Legumes include beans, peas and lentils which can be drunk as a soup.

Meat: Animal meat helps to gain more muscle. Chicken and fish are the best source to build muscle. If you are interested to eat goat meat which helps you gain muscle easily because of the fat in them, also eat fish with that. Fish is said to control cholesterol levels. Red meat such as liver, lungs, heart will also help to gain muscle faster.

Vegetables: Tomatoes, cabbage family like broccoli, brussel sprouts and cauliflower, potatoes help us gain body muscle.

Fiber: Fiber can decrease the absorption of fat and relieve constipation which ultimately helps the body to gain necessary protein, carbohydrate and vitamins. Whole grains, vegetables, fruit, and legumes are good source of fiber.

Minerals: Calcium plays a good role to gain muscle because rich source of calcium are found in milk, yogurt, cheese, green leafy vegetables, bean sprouts, tofu, garbanzo beans, canned salmon, sardines, oysters, figs, almonds, chestnuts, filberts and sesame seeds.

Vitamins: Vitamin A & C helps in body building. The rich foods include Citrus fruit, tomatoes, fresh melons, strawberries and green leafy vegetables.

Fruits: Fruits nourish the cells and gives the body a new strength. Fruits does contribute to gain muscle and 6 servings of them is highly appreciated. Fruits that help in body building are oranges, tangerines, fresh melons, strawberries, yellow grapefruit, lemon, peaches, papaya, pineapple and nectarines.

Not only eating foods gain muscle but avoiding or limiting certain foods also will help you gain muscle mass. Those foods include white bread and cereals, soda pop, sweets, alcohol, oil, salt-cured, smoked, nitrite cured foods and meat with skin.

These are some foods which will help you gain muscle healthily. Try them out and be benefitted.