Srijita, Author at Pinfaves

What’s Your Daily Salt Intake? Even 5 Gram Can Put You at Risk of Heart Attack

February 18, 2017 Srijita5%;, at, Attack:, Can, Daily, Even, Gram, Heart, Intake, of, Put, Risk, Salt, What's, You, Your

No other ingredient is as basic but as important as salt in the culinary world. Without it, it is almost impossible to hit the right flavour note and make all the ingredients come together into a gastronomic joyride. A little sprinkling of the white crystals into a bowl of salad, steaks, omelette, stir-fries, soups, etc is customary. Now, coming to Indians, the love affair with salt goes another level. It is almost like a compulsory side that has to accompany every meal. Even our snacks and small bites come smeared…

Having Vitamin B Supplements May Reduce Schizophrenia Symptoms

February 18, 2017 SrijitaB, Having, May, reduce, schizophrenia, Supplements, symptoms:, Vitamin

Vitamins are essential for various functions in our body. It is not without reason that doctors advise us to eat more fruits and vegetables, and even take vitamin supplements to meet the daily requirement. The hectic lives that we live, most often we tend to ignore the importance of a balanced and nutritious diet. As such our intake of vitamins and minerals hit a low, which then can cause various ailments. We need to keep reminding ourselves that these nutritional components are responsible for boosting your immunity, regulating your blood…

The Case Against Butter and Meat: They Can Double Your Risk of Diabetes

February 18, 2017 SrijitaAgainst, and, Butter, Can, Case, Diabetes, Double, meat, of, Risk, The, they, Your

It seems unfair that most food items that we cherish so dearly are not really the best for our health. Take butter for instance, or even meat. The flavour of a steak done in butter or even a hot toast slathered with a generous spread of the fat makes it taste so good. But then again, health experts would always advise you against indulging in too much of it. While the debate seem to continue on whether saturated fats – such as butter – is good or bad for health,…

Emotions Are Not Inborn, They Depend on Your Environment

February 18, 2017 SrijitaAre, depend, emotions, environment, Inborn, Not, On, they, Your

Emotions are a huge part of a person’s life. Emotion are essential because it provides information about what is relevant for us. It expresses needs and needs provide a direction towards action. They give meaning to our life story, to our narratives, thus they are fundamental in the construction of self. Neuroimaging studies show that emotion is generated in the subcortical areas of the brain and its “conscious” management is usually associated to pre-frontal cortex activity, which means that in order to use them purposefully, some executive functioning has to…

Harmful Food Additives: Chocolates and Chewing Gums May Harm Your Intestines

February 18, 2017 SrijitaAdditives:, and, Chewing, chocolates, Food., gums, harm, harmful, Intestines, May, Your

No matter a kid or an adult, who doesn’t like candies? A quick sugar dose to lighten the mood, they come in so many options. But regardless of that, these chocolates, caramel sweets, flavoured gum and sour bombs have been rotting our teeth for a while now. While we are aware of their harmful side effects, it seems tough to give them up yet. Despite the enormous sugar content, there is another risk attached with munching candies and chewing gums. Along with tooth decay, chocolates and chewing gums may harm…

Yoga For Glowing Skin: 10 Poses That Can Do Wonders

February 17, 2017 Srijita10', Can, Do, for, glowing, Poses, skin, That, wonders, Yoga

After having tried extravagant beauty products or treatments for your skin rejuvenation are you ready to try something new and inexpensive? With growing awareness, the time and money spent on looking good is at an all-time high. As they say, you must be healthy and well from the inside to be able to look good on the outside. Yoga has proved beneficial here too. It not only has multiple health benefits physically, it is also known to work on your skin and give it a glow like no commercial cream…