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Excess of red meat, eggs may up mortality risk

August 2, 2016 Srijitaeggs, excess, May, meat, Mortality, of, Red, Risk, Up

Excess of red meat, eggs may up mortality risk (Diana Miller/Getty Images) A higher intake of proteins from animal sources, like processed and unprocessed red meats, eggs can lead to an increase in mortality rate in people living an unhealthy lifestyle and are obese or underweight, says a study. On the other hand, the elevated mortality risk association was found to disappear in participants with living a healthy lifestyle. The findings showed that higher consumption breads, cereals, pasta, beans, nuts and legumes – the protein from plant sources can lower…

8 healthy foods every woman must eat

August 2, 2016 Srijita8, Eat, Every, Foods, Healthy, Must, woman

The foods that every woman must eat (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Essential nutrition for good health While eating healthy is essential for both the sexes, men and women have different dietary requirements. Here are some foods that every woman must include in her diet… Flax seeds Have Flax seeds daily for overall good health. They are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids and are known to reduce the risk of heart disease and breast cancer. They also have anti-inflammatory properties that prevent arthritis, apart from digestive properties which help ease…

Omega-3 fatty acids good for heart attack patients

August 2, 2016 Srijitaacids, Attack:, Fatty, for, Good, Heart, Omega-3, Patients:

Omega-3 fatty acids good for heart attack patients (Getty Images) Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil have some anti-inflammatory properties which allows the heart to contract better and reduces the fibrosis in the u ndamaged muscle, a new study has revealed. According to the study, published in the journal Circulation, giving heart attack patients a high dose of omega-3 fatty acids daily for six months after a heart attack can improve its functioning. A previous study found that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil were associated with improved survival for…

4 Magical Foods That Could Help Boost Your Immunity

August 1, 2016 Srijita4), boost, Could, Foods, Help, Immunity, Magical, That, Your

The onset of monsoon season brings about a host of infections, allergies, cold and flu with it. The body is most susceptible to infection if it is weak and in a state of imbalance. Hard to digest foods or unhealthy eating habits compromise immunity and health. Building a healthy immune system is not rocket science, in fact, a lot of it is common sense.So how do we support robust immunity? Here are some essential tips to remember – 1. Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle.…

The Future of Vegetables is Ugly

August 1, 2016 SrijitaFuture, Is, of, The, Ugly, vegetables

The future of produce is ugly. Twisted, blemished, mutated and deformed, to be specific. That’s because an increasing number of grocery chains and crop-sharing services have begun stocking and distributing fruits and vegetables once deemed unfit for sale based solely on appearance. To be clear, these goods aren’t damaged or rotten or distasteful. If a chef chopped them up and served them in a souffle, most would never know the difference. Their banishment from shelves was purely produce prejudice. In recent years, a small number of eco-conscious consumers have begun…

Sea Buckthorn: Can These Eye-Catching, Bright Berries Be the Next Super Food?

August 1, 2016 Srijitabe, Berries, Bright, Buckthorn:, Can, Eye-Catching, Food., Next?, Sea, super, The, these

What if we told you about a magic ingredient that can boost your immunity and also give you beautiful, glowing skin? The health benefits of this small, radiant, orange berry are many but unfortunately, unknown to most of us. Sea buckthorn, scientifically called Hippophae rhamnoides, is native to the dry, sandy regions of Europe and Asia. These berries are packed with an exhaustive range of nutrients essential to human health. What’s unique about them is the presence of essential oils, not only in their seeds, but also in the edible…