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Heart Disease Patient? Reduce Risk With Mediterranean Diet

September 2, 2016 SrijitaDiet:, Disease, Heart, Mediterranean, patient, reduce, Risk, With

The Mediterranean diet is associated with a reduced risk of death in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease such as coronary artery disease and stroke, says yet another study on the diet’s impact.”The Mediterranean diet is widely recognised as one of the healthier nutrition habits in the world,” said one of the researchers Professor Giovanni de Gaetano from IRCCS Neuromed Institute in Pozzilli, Italy. “We found that among those with a higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet, death from any cause was reduced by 37 per cent in comparison…

Low Carb Versus Low Fat: Should You Follow These Diets For Weight Loss?

September 2, 2016 SrijitaCarb, Diets, fat, Follow, for, Loss, Low, Should, these, Versus, Weight, You

For the past several decades, most people believed that a low fat diet was good for weight loss, largely because of its beneficial effect on metabolic risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar and obesity. In recent years, however, a growing body of research has pointed us in another direction, suggesting that a low carb diet could also help in weight reduction. Both types of diets, however, have their pros and cons so we need to look objectively at both to gain an educated, unbiased understanding.What is…

7 Incredible Benefits of Drinking Bottle Gourd (Lauki) Juice

September 2, 2016 Srijita(Lauki), 7, Benefits, Bottle, Drinking, Gourd, Incredible, Juice:, of

Let’s be clear. Juicing is not as bad for your health as you may think, especially when coupled with a well-balanced diet. Fresh juices give you a radiant and energetic life and help in cleaning your system. Yes, they shouldn’t be substituted for your daily meals but every once in a while it’s good to give your system a break. Moreover, there are some vegetables and fruits like those rich in Vitamin C that tend to lose their nutrients on cooking and therefore, it’s best to consume them raw or…

10 of the best gluten-free snacks

September 1, 2016 Srijita10', Best, gluten-free, of, Snacks, The

Choosing the right snacks during your day will keep your energy levels and good health on track. 1. Ceres Organics Rice Crackers Eight crackers with avocado spread on top. This tasty and satisfying snack contains protein and fibre to keep you sustained. This is also a low-sodium snack. 2. Small handful of raw almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and dried apricots A crunchy and savoury, substantial snack with protein, iron and fibre. 3. Leda Nutrition Baked Fruit Filled Bars (Triple Berry Flavour) These bars contain real fruit and are in…

Endometriosis: Can food make a difference?

September 1, 2016 SrijitaEndometriosis: Can food make a difference?

Endometriosis is a common disease that affects around one in 10 women. It occurs when endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus. The causes of endometriosis are multifactorial and many aspects of the disease are still unknown. Symptoms of endometriosis include painful and/or heavy periods, pain in between periods, lower back pain, pain during and after sex, painful bowel motions and infertility. I have suffered from endometriosis for the last 12 years of my life. Having tried many of the conventional treatment methods for the disease, including three surgeries, IUD devices,…

Stress: Is comfort food a good thing?

September 1, 2016 Srijitaa, comfort, Food., Good, Is, Stress, thing

I don’t know about you but my year so far has been extremely busy! Like many other women, I’m prone to stress. I spread myself thinly, over-commit and often end up feeling highly stressed with far too many things on my ‘to do’ list. When we’re stressed, high levels of cortisol can result in food cravings, often for things such as refined carbohydrates and sweets. This can become a vicious cycle where we consume the foods that will temporarily make us feel better, but actually make us feel worse in…