Cut diabetes risk with a tablespoon of yogurt a day
A daily tablespoon of yogurt can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by nearly a fifth. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body’s cells develop resistance to insulin.Researchers from Harvard School of Public Health pooled the results of three prospective cohort […]
Just because nuts and fresh fruits are good for you doesn’t mean you eat them in large quantities
Just because nuts and fresh fruits are good for you doesn’t mean you eat them in large quantities. Dieticians discuss the science of portion It’s greed of another kind. But city dieticians are concerned that health conscious people might be taking it too far when consuming foods they believe are good for them.“Often, when they […]
Cure an Upset Stomach with this homemade medicine
One of the most awaited festivals of the year, Diwali is just around the corner. Everyone is busy shopping for trendy clothes, crackers and designer diyas to ring in the festival. Elders and youngsters alike are planning parties at home, and womenfolk have already started preparing menus and making sweets and savouries that would be […]
Belly fat can damage your blood vessels
Even a little weight around the middle can impair the functioning of cells that line the inside of blood vessels, leading to high blood pressure. The cells which line the inside of blood vessels are called endothelial cells and are vital for proper functioning of blood vessels. They control the ability of the vessel to […]
Neem – The Green Treasure
The neem tree is a tropical evergreen tree native to Indian sub-continent. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for more than 4000 years due to its medicinal properties. Neem is called ‘arista’ in Sanskrit a word that means perfect, complete and imperishable. Most of the plant parts such as fruits, seeds, leaves, bark and […]
The amazing power packed chia seeds
Add chia seeds to your water bottle, afternoon iced tea, or sprinkle them on salads, yogurt, and cereal. One ounce delivers an impressive 10 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein. Research found they can help you eat less by naturally regulating blood sugar, which helps put the breaks on hunger. Chia seeds help […]
India’s Politicians Daily Fitness Routines
What keeps the 63-year-old Narendra Modi spirited through this strenuous campaign trail? His aides credit his ascetic lifestyle and regular yoga exercises. Rahul Gandhi gets his energy from his evening runs and his occasional lessons in aikido, a Japanese martial arts form.The two rivals, as with their ideologies, couldn’t be more different in how […]
Spice of The Week
Cinnamon has long been used to cure everything from athlete’s foot to indigestion. However, three of the most important benefits of this sweet spice are its anti-clotting, anti-microbial and blood sugar controlling capabilities. The cinnaldehyde in cinnamon helps prevent unwanted clumping of blood platelets. Researchers have shown that patients with type 2 diabetes, when given […]
What’s the result of widespread Vitamin D deficiency in Children?
To help tackle the growing issue of illnesses relating to vitamin D deficiency, such as Rickets, Kellogg’s is adding vitamin D to all of its kid’s cereals in the UK. Rickets affected two thirds of infants prior to the 1900s but almost died out in the late 1930s when various measures were taken by the government […]
What’s so super about ‘Superbroccoli’?
Superbroccoli is a vegetable that looks the same as normal broccoli, but contains boosted levels of a health-giving nutrient. It is a hybrid of two types of broccoli — British broccoli and a wild, bitter Sicilian variety that contains large amounts of glucoraphanin. How does super broccoli taste? The bitter Sicilian variety isn’t very appealing […]
The facts that the Food Industry conceals on Junk Food!
Though producers of junk food claim they want to steer children towards more healthful choices, the fact is that more and more children suffer from overweight or obesity problems. Wellness initiatives like Smart Spot are just marketing ploys. Makers of popular junk foods have an obligation to stockholders to encourage kids to eat more of […]
Is English-style diet advisable in UK?
Diet is known to be an important factor. Last year researchers estimated that more than 30,000 lives a year would be saved if everyone in the UK followed dietary guidelines on fat, salt, fibre, and fruit and vegetables. People in England eat more fruit and vegetables and less salt and fat, reducing heart disease and […]
If Big Ben can do it, why I can’t?
Ben Owen’s Age 32. Lives in London. Hometown; Perth, Australia On July 22nd, 2010, Ben weighed 155kg. Height 1.96m. BMI: 40.3 On 7th April, 2011, weight: 109kg. Height: 6 ft.5 in. BMI: 28.4 Total Loss: 46kg (7 stone 3lb!) Ben Owen was known to all his friends as Big Ben. He […]
How Raw Vegetables and fruits ‘counteract Heart Risk Genes’?
Eating a healthy amount of greens could have an effect on genes linked to heart disease, according to a new study” published in the journal PLoS Medicine. Five or more daily portions should be enough to counteract culprit versions of a gene on chromosome 9, thought to be possessed by a fifth of people of […]
Gluten-free product sales
Gluten is a protein complex found in wheat, barley, rye and triticale. Corn and rice also contain gluten, but are considered gluten-free, as the gluten in these species does not cause celiac disease. A gluten-free diet is the only medically accepted treatment for celiac disease, the related condition dermatitis herpetiformis and wheat allergy, but not […]