Srijita, Author at Pinfaves

Why Health Care Eats More of Your Paycheck Every Year

November 4, 2016 SrijitaCare, Eats, Every, Health, More, of, Paycheck, Why, Year, Your

Millions of Americans are finding out this month that the price of their health insurance is going up next year — as it did this year, last year, and most of the years before that. And it’s not just that the price is going up, it’s that it goes up faster than wages and inflation, eating away at our ability to pay for other things we want (beer, televisions, vacations) or need (rent, heat, food). Does it have to be this way? Why does health care grow so much faster…

Air Quality Alarming, Delhi Faces Worst Smog in 17 Years

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As the air quality in Delhi remained severe for the seventh consecutive day on Thursday, experts said the the smog that enveloped the national capital a day before was worse in the last 17 years. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), visibility at Safdarjung and Palam on Thursday between 11.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. was 400 and 500 metres respectively due to smog. At around 5.30 a.m., the visibility at Safdarjung was 50 metres, but due to fog. Based on the IMD data, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE)…

Weekend Detox Plan by An Expert: Rejuvenate and Reboot

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Binging, binging, binging…all in the name of Diwali. Card parties, family get-togethers, office get-together, you name it. Overfed, over tired and the body screaming for a break! That is my state today, so this weekend, I am going to ‘detox’, relaxing my digestive system, resting my brain and relieving my skin of all the indulgences of the past month. This is also the time when autumn is fading into winter, so breaking away from the usual helps the body get ready for the next season. Detox Menu: Start your morning…

Sardines

November 3, 2016 SrijitaSardines

Sardines are silvery, small, oily seawater fish that are soft-boned. They are at the bottom of the aquatic food chain and survive mainly on plankton. They are sold fresh and due to their high perishability, they are also commonly sold in canned form. Usage They can be prepared in a variety of ways: grilled, smoked and pickled are the most famous ways. It is also consumed as a curry or combined with greens for a salad. Seared fish can be served with pasta or smoked in a platter with accompaniments.…

Tuna Fish

November 3, 2016 SrijitaFish, Tuna

Tuna is a saltwater fish that belongs to the mackerel family. Tuna is popularly sold in canned form although fresh tuna is also available. Tuna is canned in edible oils, in brine, in water, and in various sauces. Unique because of their pink to dark red flesh, tuna is a carnivorous fish specie. Their meat has a flaky texture and rich flavor with high oil content. It has a unique taste, texture and versatility that make it popular around the world. The fish can be baked, grilled, steamed, fried or…

An Egg a Day May Cut Stroke Risk: Study

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A daily dose of one egg daily – an affordable source of high quality protein – may cut the risk of suffering a stroke by 12 per cent, a new study has claimed. One large egg boasts six grammes of high-quality protein and antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, found within the egg yolk, as well as vitamins E, D and A, researchers said. Consumption of up to one egg per day had no association with coronary heart disease (CHD) and a 12 per cent reduction of stroke risk, they said. Researchers…