Tag: Processed Food

Tips for starting Healthy Lifestyle

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Click to view video Source: Cambria Joy via Youtube Disclaimer: All information, data and material has been sourced from multiple authors and is for general information and educational purposes only and are not intended to replace the advice of your treating doctor. The views and nutritional advice expressed are not intended to be a substitute for conventional medical service. If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, see your physician.

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World Sleep Day 2019: Here’s How Adequate Sleep Can Help You Lose Weight & some tips to ensure you have a sound sleep

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World Sleep Day 2019: The aim of World Sleep Day is to bring attention to the many burdens of sleep problems, as well as the importance of a healthy sleep. Sleep is just as important as diet and exercise. For a body to function properly, you need at least 6-8 hours sleep Every year World Sleep Day is celebrated on the 15th of March. The theme of World Sleep day 2019 is ‘Healthy Sleep, Healthy Aging”. World Sleep Day is an annual, global call to spread awareness and explain the importance of healthy sleep. The…

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Are you Losing the War against Flu, Cold, and other Infections?

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7 Foods that are Wrecking your Immune System without you Realizing It Do you catch the sniffles and cold, every single time it strikes someone in the office? The reason may be “your immune system might be down in the dumps.” The Body’s Natural Barrier to Diseases Your immune system is your natural barrier against disease, and it’s what keeps you healthy and hale. Think of it as your body’s gateway. A poorly maintained gate means the intruders (nasty viruses, bacteria, and fungi) have a gala time and walk into your…

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FREE YOUR THYROID GLAND FROM PILLS

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Getting to know the Butterfly in your Neck According to WHO, Depression is the leading illness in the world and is one of the major reasons for suicides globally. The story in India is no different. Even as hyperthyroidism grows exponentially, with more than 200 million people suffering from the disease worldwide, what’s shocking is that more than 50% of individuals, who have the disease, remain undiagnosed. A recent survey conducted by the Indian Thyroid Society states that 1 in 10 adults in India suffer from hyperthyroidism, while awareness and…

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Year ender 2017: Nutrition myths busted

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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…

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Sugar is the new tobacco and here is why

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By: KANIZA GARARI Indians unaware of the amount of sugar being consumed leading to heart diseases. Hyderabad: Sugar is the new tobacco, causing heart attacks in India. According to doctors, sugar consumed in the form of beverages, aerated drinks, junk foods and bakery items is raising the obesity levels, causing heart diseases. Dr Sunil Kapoor, a senior cardiologist said, “We have the problem of sugar consumption which has led to a 25 per cent increase in the Type 2 diabetes among the obese and normal population. While the obese develop diabetes due…

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High salt intake may double heart failure risk

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According to a study, consumption of excessive salt doubles the risk of heart diseases and failure. High salt (sodium chloride) intake is one of the major causes of high blood pressure and an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. Love to eat salted wafers, nuts, french fries and other processed foods? Beware, according to a study, high salt intake is associated with a doubled risk of heart failure. The findings showed that people who consume more than 13.7 grams of salt daily may be at two…

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Father’s Diet May Impact the Son’s Ability to Reproduce

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A healthy diet is the king. It can save you from various ailments and slow down signs of ageing. The times we live in, there are all sorts of processed food products available in the market which are delicious no doubt but come loaded with chemicals and unwanted calories that adversely affect our health. It is therefore essential to choose right and eat mindfully. How you eat doesn’t only affect your health at present and in the future, but could have implications on your future offspring. Research suggests that it’s…

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