(leafy vegetables) can help lose weight in winters

 Along with chilly winds, several parts of the country have started feeling cold. The winter season is very pleasant and eating food in this season has its own pleasure. In this season, many vegetables are available in the market, due to which many people like this season a lot. Many don’t know, but this season is can also help control your weight as there are so many leafy vegetables easily available in the market. 

Mustard greens are the most consumed greens in winter, which is rich in many nutrients. It contains vitamins A, C, D, and B12 as well as nutrients like iron and calcium, which are very important for weight loss. Its mild bitter taste tastes quite delicious with the spiciness of chilli.

It is often eaten with Makki ki Roti and helps in weight loss. It is rich in vitamin A, C, iron and magnesium. Also, the abundant fibre present in it keeps your stomach full for a long time, thus preventing you from overeating. This greens is a bit tender and looks somewhat similar to spinach. For weight loss, you can include amaranth greens in your diet.

Poi, also known as Malabar spinach, originates from Eastern India and is usually made by mixing it with potatoes and pumpkin. Rich in vitamin A and fibre, poi saag helps in weight loss and promotes a healthy digestive system.

Impressive Health Benefits of Onions

 Onions are highly nutritious vegetables that may have several benefits, including improved heart health, better blood sugar regulation, and increased bone density.

The medicinal properties of onions have been recognized for thousands of yearsTrusted Source. Athletes in ancient Greece supposedly used onions to purify their blood, while medieval and traditional doctors prescribed them to help treat headaches, heart disease, and mouth sores.

Onions contain antioxidants and compounds that may reduce your riskTrusted Source of heart disease by fighting inflammation and lowering triglyceride and cholesterol levels.

They contain a large amount of quercetin, a flavonoid antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that may help lower high blood pressureTrusted Source.

Antioxidants are compounds that inhibit oxidation, a process that may lead to cellular damage and contributeTrusted Source to diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

Onions are an excellent source of antioxidants and contain at least 17 typesTrusted Source of flavonoids.

Red onions, in particular, contain anthocyanins, plant pigments in the flavonoid family that give red onions their deep color. These may protect against diabetesTrusted Source and certain types of cancer

Eating onions may help regulate blood sugar levels, which is significant for people with diabetes or prediabetes.

A small 2010 studyTrusted Source in 84 people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes found that eating 100 g of raw red onion significantly reduced fasting blood sugar levels after 4 hours.

Nation all set to elect representatives for five-years

 The nation is all set to elect its representatives on Thursday for a democratic term of five years, with extensive arrangements put in place by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in coordination with various supporting departments, including law enforcement agencies.

Approximately 18,000 candidates across the country are in the electoral arena to woo the registered voters (128,587,760) for about 855 general seats of National and Provincial Assemblies.

The ECP has categorized over 17,500 as highly sensitive, 32,508 as sensitive and 42,500 as normal, out of a total of 92,500 polling stations nationwide. About 2,038 polling stations in Balochistan and 4,344 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been categorized as highly sensitive.

The ECP has also set up an alternative website to ensure uninterrupted dissemination of results in case of any disruptions. The Election Management System (EMS) will operate even if internet connectivity were not available. Satellite communication arrangements have also been made in some areas facing connectivity issues.

Under the EMS, the photo of the Form 45 prepared by the Presiding Officer containing the result of the respective polling station will be swiftly transmitted to the respective Returning Officer for compiling of the results of the constituency on Form-47, which will be forwarded to the ECP and also shared with the media.

In case of connectivity issues, the results will be compiled through off-line modules. The government has deployed over 648,000 security personnel nationwide to ensure the safety of voters, as well as, conduct of fair and transparent polling process.

Health Benefits of Carrots

 The vitamin A you get from carrots comes from two carotenoids called alpha-carotene and beta-carotene. But these aren't the only nutrients in carrots that are important for vision. The antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin found in carrots also enhance eye health. These two natural compounds protect the retina and lens.

In addition to the fiber carrots provide, they're chock-full of water—a carrot is actually 88% water.3 This combination boosts fullness.

Compared to other vegetables, carrots have also been associated with lower body mass index and lower rates of obesity, according to a study published in Nutrients in 2021.

Antioxidants found in carrots have been tied to a reduced risk of several cancers, including lung, colorectal, prostate, and leukemia. The carotenoid antioxidant called beta-carotene was found to be linked to a low rate of cancers, including colorectal cancer.

Research from a 2020 meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that carrots, among a few other fruits and vegetables, had some of the greatest benefits on cardiovascular health.

Vitamin A supports the immune system by playing an important role in forming and protecting mucous membranes. Mucous membranes act as barriers to keep germs out of the body. They make up the lining of the respiratory, digestive, and urogenital tracts.

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Benefits of Peanuts

 peanuts grow below ground as the fruit of the peanut plant. In the early 1800s, Americans started growing peanuts as a commercial crop. On average, Americans eat more than 6 pounds of peanuts per year. Today, 50% of the peanuts eaten in the United States are consumed in the form of peanut butter.

Much attention has been paid to walnuts and almonds as “heart-healthy” foods, given their high content of unsaturated fats. But research suggests that peanuts are every bit as good for heart health as more expensive nuts.

Foods with a lot of protein can help you feel full with fewer calories. And among nuts, peanuts are second only to almonds when it comes to protein count. Studies have shown that people who include a moderate amount of peanuts in their diet will not gain weight from peanuts. In fact, peanuts could help them lose weight.

Because the study was observational, it cannot prove that peanuts were exactly what caused the lower death rates, but they are definitely associated with them.

Naqvi appointed Chairman PCB

 

• Anwarul Haq Kakar proposed Naqvi’s candidacy.
• Diverse board with regional & departmental representation.
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• Mohsin Naqvi, the interim Chief Minister of Punjab, has been unanimously appointed as the new chairman of the management committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
• The Patron PCB and interim Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar proposed Naqvi’s candidacy, along with Mustafa Ramdey, for the Board of Governors, which was established under the 2014 constitution.
• After Ramiz Raja’s exit, the PCB’s operations were managed by committees led by Najam Sethi and Zaka Ashraf. As the new head of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi will face a series of important decisions aimed at improving the Pakistan Super League and strengthening the national team.
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120m to exercise right of vote to elect representatives

 ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said that on February 8 over 120 million Pakistanis would cast their votes to elect public representatives of their choice to run the affairs of the state as envisaged in the Constitution

The minister said that the Ministry of Information yesterday had launched an online media helpline for the convenience of local and foreign journalists during the elections. He said that the Pakistani nation had been fighting the scourge of terrorism for decades and between 2008 and 2013 law and order situation was not good

The 2008 elections had to be postponed for one month following the martyrdom of Benazir Bhutto.

He said that a few incidents of terrorism could not deter the masses who would come out to use their right of vote in a large numbers to elect their representatives to run the affairs of the state.