Super Healthy – Pumpkin Seeds

By: Priyam Saini Did you know that you can eat seeds? Yes, it’s true you can as they are rich in nutrients. These small but mighty kernels are high in vitamins and minerals the body needs to function at peak performance. Seeds are extremely versatile and can be incorporated easily into a variety of different recipes. There are various kinds of seeds that you can eat and Pumpkin seeds are one amongst them that you can eat. Pumpkin seeds are green in colour and may have a white outer covering. They…

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What’s better for you, fresh, dried or frozen fruit?

Fruit is packed with nutrients – but is fresh best? By: Duane Mellor, Ekavi Georgousopoulou, Nenad Naumovski, Senaka Ranadheera   “Eat more fruit and vegetables” is one of the most common recommendations we hear when we’re encouraged to eat healthily. But when it comes to eating more fruit, we get mixed messages about how healthy fruit really is. Some say its sugar content means fruit isn’t as healthy as many experts suggest. Others suggest fruit is healthy as its sugars are natural and are contained in the fruit’s cells. It’s thought we eat…

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Home Remedies for Typhoid Fever

Note: Do consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treament of this condition. Use home remedies just as an adjunct treatment.   Typhoid fever, also known as typhoid, is a bacterial infection of the intestinal tract and bloodstream. It is most commonly caused due to the Salmonella typhi (S. typhi) bacterium.   Once the bacteria enters the body throughcontaminated food, drinks or water, they multiply and spread from the intestines into the bloodstream. The bacteria travel through the blood to your lymph nodes, liver, spleen, gallbladder and other parts of…

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World Oral Health Day: How to choose a toothbrush, other tips to keep teeth happy

 By Anonna Dutt   Want to keep your teeth pearly white? Doctors say how you brush your teeth is more important than what you use to brush it. Fancy and expensive toothpastes do not guarantee better oral hygiene and dentists don’t really recommend one over the other. Fluoride in toothpastes sticks to the teeth enamel and prevents cavities, triclosan has antimicrobial function and prevents plaque and zinc can remove tartar.   The right way to brush your teeth Place the toothbrush at a 45 degrees angle against your teeth…

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How to eat when preparing for exam

By: Annabel Dsouza While the three-big-meals-a day is common and convenient, exam time requires a slow but steady flow of energy to the body and hence, having frequent smaller meals is a good idea. “Even a slight, involuntary feeling of hunger can break the flow of study and impair concentration. Hence, avoid heavy meals during the day; opt for light fibre rich foods like fresh fruit or bhel every two hours. A little bit of dark chocolate can also be useful in feeling satiated. Avoid processed foods as they tend…

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7 Foods that Help relieve Hemorrhoids

Inflammation of the veins in the lower rectum and anus is known as hemorrhoids. People prone to constipation are susceptible to hemorrhoids or piles. The pressure exerted on the veins while straining the anus to pass hardened stool, leads to this condition. People suffering from hemorrhoids experience pain, irritation, itching and discomfort in the anal region. Painless bleeding may occur while passing bowel. Fortunately, hemorrhoids can be reversed with appropriate treatment. Foods that help to soften stools and ease bowel movement provide rapid relief from the symptoms of hemorrhoids. The…

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Choose fruit, seasonal veggies to keep away sniffles

Several doctors will assure you that winter is the best time of the year if you stick to seasonal fruits and vegetables. “Take your pick from apples, bananas, oranges, pears, red grapes, kiwis, potatoes, peas or carrots and them to your diet. These food groups are packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and rich in antioxidants, which prevent a number of ailments,” said Dr Fatima Chattriwala, consulting dietician, Sterling Wockhardt Hospital, Vashi. She said it is important to eat seasonal fruits and vegetables as they are fresh, which means they retain…

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