Srijita, Author at Pinfaves

Lanka malaria-free, but India to take much longer

September 9, 2016 Srijitabut, India, Lanka, Longer?, malaria-free, much, Take, to

The spotlight has turned on India after successful elimination of malaria in Sri Lanka, which was certified by the World Health Organisation earlier this week during its ongoing 69th regional meet here. Despite a sharp reduction in its malaria statistics, India is still at risk of the disease and may take a few more years before achieving malaria-free status. The good news is that India is on the right track with an effective surveillance system and vector control programme and is likely to achieve its malaria eradication target well before…

5 must have foods for healthy kidneys

September 7, 2016 Srijita5%;, Foods, for, Have, Healthy, Kidneys, Must

If you are on dialysis or have chronic kidney disease, you will be happy to know that there are several natural super foods that can help your kidneys recover faster. They are rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals that help strengthen the kidneys and are also beneficial for patients who have undergone transplant. But you must eat them only at the advice of your doctor. Red bell peppers: They are low on potassium and rich in vitamins A, C, B6, folic acid and fiber. They are also rich in lycopene…

Healthy foods to fight blood pressure

September 7, 2016 SrijitaBlood, Fight, Foods, Healthy, Pressure?, to

Here are a few items that you should stock up to reduce your blood pressure levels Fighting blood pressure and sugar levels while craving for food might be a difficult job. Here a few food items that can help you lower your blood pressure levels and keep it at a normal level. Spinach – Spinach is loaded with magnesium and also contains potassium which are key ingredients for lowering and maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. So add more greens to your daily dish and enjoy a healthy life minus all…

7 not-so-healthy health foods!

September 7, 2016 Srijita7, Foods, Health, not-so-healthy

No cholesterol, multigrain, no trans fat, organic, no added sugar, all natural, … these are few of the phrases that seem to shout “healthy food” from counters of many healthy food corners. But unhealthy choices often lurk among even the most healthy-seeming foods. Salad, bran muffins, fat-free foods―they’re good for you, right? Not really. We have so many food options that confuse us about what’s healthy and what isn’t. Dietician Mansi Chatrath from Natural Health Care Clinic tells us about 7 foods you may like to cross off your “healthy…

6 foods for healthy hair

September 7, 2016 Srijita6, Foods, for, hair, Healthy

Shampoos and conditioners can do only so much — what you eat is even more important. Experts say that the nutrients you consume help fortify your hair follicles as well as your scalp. Here are some foods that are known to do wonders for your tresses… Salmon Packed with vitamin D and protein, which make your hair stronger, the omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon help your body grow hair. Other sources of essential fatty acids include sardines, trout, avocado and pumpkin seeds. Walnuts Walnuts have good amounts of omega-3…

10 surprisingly healthy fast foods

September 7, 2016 Srijita10', fast, Foods, Healthy, surprisingly

Nowadays, fast food consumption is very common and on the rise. Everyone loves to gorge on them especially the younger generation. Many are not aware that the fast foods like burgers, fries, fried chicken, cutlets, samosas, etc are unhealthy foodstuffs which are not only rich in saturated and trans fatty acids but also deficient in vitamins, minerals and fibres. These add not only inches to the waist line but also clog the heart vessels with unhealthy fatty deposits thus leading to various lifestyle diseases like obesity, heart disease, hypertension, etc.…