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Protein-Rich Pulses For Weight Loss And PMS Symptoms: Top Reasons To Eat Pulses Regularly

April 30, 2019 Urbanatural

Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar took to Instagram to share about the wide variety of pulses in India, and how including them in diet can be beneficial for your health, the environment and even the farmers! Pulses can help in reducing bloating and headaches caused by PMS Did you know that pulses are one of the most water-efficient sources of protein? Protein is a key nutrient for those who want to lose weight and build muscle mass. It is a macronutrient which is in fact, the building block of bones, skin, muscles and…

World Diabetes Day 2018: Nuts And Seeds To Snack On To Avoid Blood Sugar Spikes

November 14, 2018November 14, 2018 Urbanatural

World Diabetes Day 2018: Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable with the help of a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. Here is why diabetics may want to include nuts and seeds in their diet. World Diabetes Day 2018 is celebrated on November 14, 2018 around the world. According to the official website of the International Diabetes Federation, the theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 is ‘The Family and Diabetes’. The website further says that currently, 425 million people suffer from diabetes, among which most of the cases are that…

5 Reasons you should turn to Desi Ghee for weight loss

September 4, 2018 Urbanatural

Here are 5 reasons you should turn to ghee while trying to reduce weight. You must have heard people shunning out desi ghee from their diet because they are trying to lose weight. Some feel that consuming this Indian version of clarified butter would make their belly fat, while others keep away from it because it makes one lazy and unhealthy. But contrary to this popular belief, desi ghee is one ingredient which helps in the process of losing weight. What is ghee? It is nothing but saturated fats which…

What Are The Causes, Diet Tips And Home Remedies For Keratoconus?

September 3, 2018 Urbanatural

By: Alyssa Moylan If you have keratoconus, you should know the best and natural ways to cure it. Keratoconus is a rare eye condition that causes your eye’s cornea to bulge or deteriorate. There are many natural ways available to get rid of this condition. It is always helpful to treat every problem in its earlier stages because it will create further complications if the condition is left untreated. In this article, you will get to know the symptoms of keratoconus, and how kind of exercise and natural remedies you…

Formation of Cellulite Explained

June 12, 2018 Urbanatural

By Theodoros Manfredi Weight gain is an upsetting thing to experience, and especially when you start to notice signs and indicators that it is running away from you and that you are crossing particular lines. Cellulite for instance is something that many of us associate with an unacceptable level of weight gain, and once it starts showing up we know that it’s time for us to start dieting. However it’s important to note that contrary to what many believe, cellulite and fat are not one and the same, and the two…

Year ender 2017: Nutrition myths busted

December 30, 2017 Urbanatural

Nutritional expert busts food goals that became popular this year. By: SOUMYABRATA GUPTA A new year is knocking on the door, which means you’re probably reevaluating all your poor health choices and setting a few fitness goals for 2018. Every year has its own nutrition fads, and while some work, some are nothing but skeptical conjectures. With the easy accessibility of the internet, it makes it easier than ever to spread misinformation. Myths spread like wildfire through various social media platforms. Speaking to this correspondent, Munmun Ganeriwal, a Nutrition and Exercise…

The Most Talked About Diet of 2017

December 29, 2017December 29, 2017 Urbanatural

Diet that goes a long way in making and keeping you leaner. Several food trends make headlines and a huge fanbase, that’s what happened with Ketogenic Diet in 2017. This LCHF (Low Carb High Fat) diet was omnipresent from health portals and magazines, to dietician’s recommendation tables. However, Ketogenic diet is not something new. It has been used for patients with epilepsy since ages. For an average person, adopting Ketogenic diet can be challenging, however, with Keto you are arming yourself with a double-edged sword, first you are limiting carbohydrates…

Balanced Diet

December 21, 2017 Urbanatural

Variety of foods essential for a balanced diet Nutritionally adequate diet should be consumed through a wise choice from a variety of foods. Nutrition is a basic prerequisite to sustain life. Variety in food is not only the spice of life but also the essence of nutrition and health. A diet consisting of several food groups provides all the required nutrients in proper amounts. Cereals, millets and pulses are major sources of most nutrients. Milk which provides good quality proteins and calcium must be an essential item of the diet,…

World Mental Health Day 2017: How Food Therapy May Help Promote Mental Health

October 10, 2017October 9, 2017 Urbanatural

By: Sarika Rana Mental Health conditions like depression, anxiety, mood swings, and stress have become common issues today, given the fast paced and stressful lives we lead. These mental disorders not only have an impact on our ability to work productively, but also ruin our social and personal lives. According to the World Health organization (WHO), globally more than 300 million people are suffering from depression; more than 260 million are living with anxiety disorders and most live with both these conditions. WHO commemorates World Mental Health on 10th October every year…

Ban Fast Food Advertisements and Hike Taxes on Them: FSSAI

May 10, 2017 Urbanatural

Your love and hate relationship with junk food may now get a new twist. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recommended additional tax on processed food and sugar-sweetened beverages, and also called for a blanket ban on advertising of junk foods and beverages on children’s channels and content for children across television, websites and social media. While we are all aware about the ill-effects of junk food for our health, yet it doesn’t stop us from getting those food products to our homes and indulging, even if…