Toothpaste

When I grew up we had a fluoride lady coming to our school every three months. She would give us a small cup of fluoride we had to gargle for two minutes, without laughing.

All toothpastes contained fluoride and most still do, even though it clear that it's not good for our overall-health, long term. It may have some benefits to the enamel, the outer layer of the teeth, but it also kills a lot of good bacteria we need in our mouth to start breaking down the food.

What we eat is really important to our dental health and that we brush our teeth at least twice a day, with a soft brush and a soft touch and at least I have switch to a fluoride free toothpaste. But, I'm not sure I dare to tell my mom...

Read more about fluoride in toothpaste here.

Watch a video here.

Kiwi

Kiwi isn't just tasty and easy to eat, it is also packed with vital nutrients like vitamin C and E, fibers, carotenoids and other helpful antioxidants.

It's good for the heart, benefits the digestion and boosts the immune system, among other things.

Read more about the kiwifruit here.

Watch a video here.

Tihar

Tihar, or Diwali in India, is called the festival of lights, and scary firecrackers, I might add. People put lost of lights on their houses and families meet for different ceremonies.

One day we celebrate all dogs.

The last day of Tihar we sisters celebrate our brothers.

Read more about Tihar here.

Suntala

Suntala is the Nepalese version of the mandarin. It is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants and beta-cryptoxanthin, a vitamin A precursor.

It's good for your overall-health and immune system. It may improve blood flow, lower blood sugar, increase bone density, reduces asthma, aid in digestion and much more, so take the opportunity to add this orange colored delicates to your daily diet.

Read more about mandarins here.

Watch a video here.

My Health Journey Has Begun, Part 1: The Issues

Now you can find my new book "My Health Journey Has begun, Part 1: The Issues" on Amazon.

Description of the book:

"Ani was suffering from depression, insomnia, stomach- and headaches. She lost all her hair and had a major breakdown, but how did it all begin?

Follow Ani when she investigates the roots to her problems. It all began in Sweden in 1970, when she was born to two pragmatic farmers. How has her upbringing, school years, careers and relationships affected her health?

In Part 1 we will dig deeper in to what shapes a person’s life. In Part 2 we will follow the steps Ani took to become a healthy middle-aged woman who sees every day as a challenge to extend her health-span."

Find it here on amazon.com and here on amazon.in. Enjoy!

Avocado

Now it's the avocado season here in Nepal so I will eat it intensely for a couple of weeks. I try not to eat fruits and vegetables off season since it has been transported long distances. For example are the avocados, when it's not season, from Uganda in Africa. For me it's important to eat local produced food, as far as possible.

Back to the avocado, that is packed with nutrients like vitamin C, E, K, magnesium, copper and potassium, so they are well worth eating.

Studies show that avocado may help reduce weight, lower blood pressure and improve gut and eye health, to name a few benefits of many.

Read more about the benefits of avocado here.

Watch a video about it here.