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Drinking Water From Plastic Bottles During Pregnancy May Harm Your Baby

February 9, 2017 Srijita'Plastic', baby, Bottles?, Drinking, During, From, harm, May, Pregnancy?, Water, Your

Pregnancy is a special moment in everyone’s family. There’s nothing like the joy of having a baby. But it is also the time for the pregnant woman to be very mindful of what to eat and drink. There are various factors that can affect the development process of your baby if you are not careful, leading to the onset of future diseases as well. It is no hidden fact that almost everything we eat and drink today come loaded with chemicals, and on top of that we also stay in…

5 Amazing Barley Water Benefits: Drink Up This Elixir to Good Health

February 6, 2017 Srijita5%;, Amazing, Barley, Benefits, Drink, Elixir, Good, Health, This, to, Up, Water

An ancient remedy or an elixir to good health, barley water is an incredible beverage that our ancestors included in their daily diet since the dawn of civilisation. The power grain barley, which our generation commonly associates with beer, has long been used to make cereals, as a substitute to rice and to dish out other delicacies intrinsic to various regional cuisines. While we now marvel at one of the variants – pearl barley, with the ongoing trend of eating what our ancestors ate and using it to toss up…

15 Incredible Benefits of Jeera Water for Your Skin, Hair and Health

January 3, 2017 Srijita15, and, Benefits, for, hair, Health, Incredible, Jeera, of, skin, Water, Your

Want to lead a healthy lifestyle? “Start your day with a glass full of jeera water”, advises Bangalore-based Nutritionist Dr. Anju Sood. All you need to do is boil a few seeds of jeera (cumin) in water, then allow it to cool and drink it early in the morning on an empty stomach. Jeera water also referred to as ‘Jal jeera’ in Hindi, jeeragam or cumin water can be used as a natural remedy for various health problems and is of great advantage to our bodies. “It is essential to…

Honey, Lemon and Water: Urban Myth or Miracle Potion?

December 4, 2016 Srijitaand, honey, lemon, Miracle, Myth, or, Potion, Urban, Water

“In India, many people start their day with a warm cup of water mixed with honey and lemon in order to lose weight. Now, honey and lemon are both popularly recognized for their many health benefits. Honey is a powerhouse of antioxidants and flavonoids, that help boost one’s immunity. It is low on the glycemic index and hence does not contribute to calories. Lemon is a very rich source of Vitamin C and works as a detoxifying agent. The pectin fibres present in lemon slow down the digestion of sugars…

Honey, Lemon and Water: Myth or Miracle?

December 2, 2016 Srijitaand, honey, lemon, Miracle, Myth, or, Water

“In India, many people start their day with a warm cup of honey, lemon and water to lose weight. Now, honey and lemon are both popularly recognized for their many health benefits. Honey is a powerhouse of antioxidants and flavonoids, that help boost one’s immunity. It is low on the glycemic index and hence does not contribute to calories. Lemon is a very rich source of Vitamin C and works as a detoxifying agent. The pectin fibres present in lemon slow down the digestion of sugars and starches, and improve…

Water, drinks and your health

December 1, 2016 Srijitaand, drinks, Health, Water, Your

It’s easy to overlook, but choosing healthier drinks is a key part of getting a balanced diet. Many soft drinks – including instant powdered drinks and hot chocolate – are high in sugar. Food and drinks that are high in sugar are often high in calories, and having too many calories can make you more likely to gain weight. Some energy drinks are high in both sugar and caffeine. Checking the nutrition labels on soft drinks such as fruit juices and fizzy drinks can help you make healthier choices. The Eatwell Guide…