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All About Antioxidants 15 y
Plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains contain many components that are beneficial to human health. Research supports that some of these foods, as part of an overall healthful diet, have the potential to delay the onset of many age-related diseases.
Plant foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains contain many components that are beneficial to human health. Research supports that some of these foods, as part of an overall healthful diet, have the potential to delay the onset of many age-related diseases. These observations have led to continuing research aimed at identifying specific bioactive components in foods, such as antioxidants, which may be responsible for improving and maintaining health.
What are Antioxidants?
Antioxidants are substances or nutrients in our foods which can prevent or slow the oxidative dam ... read more Are you getting enough water? 15 y
There are a handful of things that are imperative to our being, water probably tops that list. It is vital to our existence and is yet taken for granted, as it should be given that it inhabits close to 70% of the earth. Nonetheless, ironically not even half of that amount is consumable. So how and why is water so important?
There are a handful of things that are imperative to our being, water probably tops that list. It is vital to our existence and is yet taken for granted, as it should be given that it inhabits close to 70% of the earth. Nonetheless, ironically not even half of that amount is consumable. So how and why is water so important?
Water is your body’s principal chemical component, comprising, on average, 60 percent of your weight. Every system in your body depends on water. For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment ... read more Are you low on motivation? 15 y
It is hard to diet, that is an established fact; it's the primary reason as to why so many people get on a diet and leave it mid way. It's not just one cause that a person needs to tackle; there are a bunch of things. Here's putting together some points on how to go on a successful and healthy diet.
It is hard to diet, that is an established fact; it’s the primary reason as to why so many people get on a diet and leave it mid way. It’s not just one cause that a person needs to tackle; there are a bunch of things. Here’s putting together some points on how to go on a successful and healthy diet:
Set the right kind of goals- It’s important to set realistic goals as opposed to temporary ones. For example, saying ”I’ll loose weight for a loved one’s wedding” is temporary, after the wedding you’re likely to put the weight back on. On the other hand, if you say ”My dinner hence forth ... read more 10 common mistakes dieters make 15 y
With many people being on a diet, it is a little worrying why the success rate is so low!
After analyzing many cases, it was seen that there are some concepts that may be going wrong, leading to disappointment in weight loss
With many people being on a diet, it is a little worrying why the success rate is so low!
After analyzing many cases, it was seen that there are some concepts that may be going wrong, leading to disappointment in weight loss.
Starving during the day and eating the one and only meal at night: Though this may sound repetitive but it is so vital to weight loss and so frequently ignored, that one is forced to remind this mantra daily.
Eating sprouts on a day when you are also eating cooked food : The combination of sprouts and regular cooked food is very fattening.
Drinking jui ... read more Can Quick Fix Diets Work? 15 y
Today, there are as many quick fix diets as there are number of people. However, despite so many quick fix diets available, most people who have followed these diets know that the initial response is great, the response becomes lukewarm after a while and by the time one has reached the third week it becomes virtually impossible to follow the diet.
Today, there are as many quick fix diets as there are number of people. However, despite so many quick fix diets available, most people who have followed these diets know that the initial response is great, the response becomes lukewarm after a while and by the time one has reached the third week it becomes virtually impossible to follow the diet.
What exactly is a quick fix or a fad diet?
A quick fix or a fad diet is any diet which involves a strict regime of eating some particular kinds of foods, promises a quick weight loss, and is in vogue for that time.
Can such a diet be ... read more Food for thought 15 y
Food is something we can delve into endlessly, for it is our very existence. Food, however is merely a tool; how we use it is what makes it good or bad.
We live to eat or we eat to live, either ways food is the center element. Science has come a long way and medicines for every ailment and many diseases are now available. Yet all doctors, dieticians and old wives tales will tell you that popping a pill is not the only cure.
Indeed green tea can make a headache disappear; fenugreek seeds make an upset tummy better so and so forth. A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk can take care of that cold. What we eat determines how we feel, look and behave.
Food is something we can delve into endlessly, for it is our very existence. Food, ho ... read more Are you checking your weight correctly? 15 y
Checked you weight twice today? Was it different both times? If yes, then let’s come to our topic of discussion… what indeed is the right way to check weight? Is there a right or wrong way? The answer is yes… there is a technique to it.
Checked you weight twice today? Was it different both times? If yes, then let’s come to our topic of discussion… what indeed is the right way to check weight? Is there a right or wrong way? The answer is yes… there is a technique to it.
A few things must be kept in mind before we put ourselves on that scale:
For starters, always check your weight first thing in the morning with an empty stomach. Weight tends to fluctuate in the course of the day. With all our various activities such as eating, sweating, water retention in the body and sometimes even constip ... read more 7 simple ways to beat stress 15 y
Stress happens. No matter how organized you are, how good your systems are, or how friendly your work and living environments are, stress can find a way to poke its ugly head in from time to time.
Stress happens. No matter how organized you are, how good your systems are, or how friendly your work and living environments are, stress can find a way to poke its ugly head in from time to time. What can you do? Turn to a convenient Stress Buster - a small, simple activity that clears your head and calms you down. When you feel a stress attack coming on, it’s the perfect time to turn to one of these busters and kick that stress out the door. Here are 7 ways to beat stress, but feel free to develop your own:
visit the page Heed to Pregnancy Basics 15 y
Pregnancy is as natural as the word evolution, in fact it is evolution in a manner of speaking. There are a few thumb rules that one should follow and let the rest be about your gut feeling (literally)
Pregnancy is as natural as the word evolution, infact it is evolution in a manner of speaking. There are a few thumb rules that one should follow and let the rest be about your gut feeling (literally). The things that most mothers-to-be wonder about, are quite basic, yet there is no dearth of family, friends and relatives dishing out advice (mostly unsolicited), especially on the topic of eating and exercising.
Here are some fundamental things to consider in your pregnancy
How much to eat?
Pregnant women are told to eat for two, themselves and the baby. As a result, one tends ... read more Diet Mantras for Working People 15 y
Most working people have the same complaints these days - no time to eat , rushed office time , long office hours and inadvertent eating out leading to acidity , gas , bloating , nausea , and obesity. Many people woefully complain that they hardly eat and yet they are gaining weight.
Most working people have the same complaints these days - no time to eat , rushed office time , long office hours and inadvertent eating out leading to acidity , gas , bloating , nausea , and obesity. Many people woefully complain that they hardly eat and yet they are gaining weight. What could be going wrong? The problem is that the food, instead of energizing, is sapping them away of all the energies.
If you are a working man/woman, here are a few mantras for you that can help you stay healthy and feel energized:
Don’ ... read more Dieting in Festive Season 15 y
Maintaining a proper Diet during Festival Season becomes very important as there are chances of diet getting disturbed due to the high number of festivals such as Durga Puja, Lohri etc.
Come winter, there are so many festivals we celebrate here in India. With festivals come food/sweets temptations. Naturally it’s hard to maintain weight in these fun times! Starting from the eastern Durga puja to Diwali then Christmas and Lohri, it is a good four months of indulgence. Not to mention weddings, as the winters are considered an auspicious time to marry. Over the years, these winters end up being heavy for us and the weight gain can go up to 10 or more kilos
Here are a few ways to avoid the proverbial winter weight gain:
1) Liquid I ... read more A Balanced Diet 15 y
A balanced diet consists of the perfect mix of the micro analysis of what to eat and also it includes the macro analysis of when to eat and the space between the intake.
Many people wonder what can be an ideal balanced diet, especially when over the years the concept of an ideal diet has changed! Now, when we speak about a balanced diet we not only talk about the micro level of food components but also the macro level of food spacing, timing, etc.
A balanced diet should consist of all the elements of food which are health giving to the body, it should be:
1) Consisting of all the food components like proteins, carbohydrates and fats. The ratio could depend upon the prakriti (constitution) activity and age. For example, pitt prakriti / ... read more Acai Berry | Unfamiliar Berry - Unprecedented Benefits 15 y
What on earth has the antioxidants of a blueberry, the vitamin C of strawberries and the potassium of oranges? May I introduce you to the acai berry, a small purple colored fruit grown exclusively in the amazon jungle. Kept secret from the outside world for centuries, the acai berry has now been introduced to the USA and many more countries, and many people are enjoying the unprecedented benefits of this superfood.
What on earth has the antioxidants of a blueberry, the vitamin C of
strawberries and the potassium of oranges? May I introduce you to the
acai berry, a small purple colored fruit grown exclusivel... read more The Blood Group Diet 15 y
Follow a diet that's designed specifically for your blood group and you'll lose weight, feel healthier and lower your risk of many diseases. At least, that's what Dr Peter D'Adamo, naturopath and creator of the Blood Type Diet claims in his book Eat Right For Your Blood Type.
Follow a diet that's designed
specifically for your blood group and you'll lose weight, feel
healthier and lower your risk of many diseases. At least, that's what
Dr Peter D'Adamo, naturopath an... read more Diet Tips for a Party 15 y
With the holiday season just around the corner, it is time to start making party plans. Christmas and New Year are those times which most of the people are eagerly waiting for the whole year. It is all about enjoying with family, friends and relatives. Good music, great alcohol and sumptuous food just make it all worth waiting for.
With the holiday season just around the
corner, it is time to start making party plans. Christmas and New Year
are those times which most of the people are eagerly waiting for the
whole year. It... read more The Ayurvedic Diet 15 y
Following the diet fads of the western culture one tends to forget the huge resource of knowledge regarding a healthy lifestyle that is present back home. Yes, I am talking about Ayurveda. Ayurveda literally translates to "science of life" - healthy practices for living.
Following the diet fads of the western
culture one tends to forget the huge resource of knowledge regarding a
healthy lifestyle that is present back home. Yes, I am talking about Ayurveda.
Ayu... read more Benefits of Cycling | LifeMojo 15 y
Cycling is by far the most energetic activity you can undertake. Other activities like weight lifting may produce more force or more muscle power over a short period like sprinting or swimming, but there is nothing that matches the long-term, high-power demands of cycling. For many people cycling provides a fun, consistent, reasonable means of exercising, improving cardio functions, and losing weight. The added advantage of this exercise is that people of all age groups and fitness levels can do it.
Gone are the days when cycles were used
merely as a means of transport by people to commute on shorter
distances. Cycling is a sport and an exercise now, which has got the
whole world going craz... read more |