Srijita, Author at Pinfaves

Add a dash of vinegar to your meals for better health

July 12, 2016 Srijita'dash, a, Add, Better, for, Health, meals, of, to, vinegar, Your

Don’t just assume that vinegar is used for the flavour it adds to food. It has a number of health benefits , which is why you should ensure that it finds place in your kitchen. Containing high quantities of acetic acid, vinegar is said improve how well your body absorbs essential minerals from your meals. Women should include vinegar in their meals because it helps the body absorb more calcium. Certain studies say that vinegar is also helpful in keeping blood sugar levels in check. This is especially useful for…

Probiotic ‘Mishti Doi’ may relieve inflammation of digestive tract

July 12, 2016 Srijita'Mishti, Digestive, Doi', inflammation, May, of, Probiotic, relieve, tract

Researchers at the University of Calcutta are discussing a possible collaboration with a confectioner to make available a probiotic ‘Mishti Doi’ that will be particularly beneficial to those suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease ( IBD ). Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for human health, especially one’s digestive system. Mishti Doi is sweet yoghurt and one of the most famous Bengali sweets. Ena Ray Banerjee, associate professor in the zoology department of the university, told IANS that probiotic products hold great promise for their anti-inflammatory and pro-regenerative…

Foods that help relieve morning sickness

July 12, 2016 SrijitaFoods, Help, morning, relieve, sickness, That

Pregnancy brings with it a number of experiences and changes — physical, mental as well emotional. And one of the initial things that a large number of women go through (some are actually lucky enough to escape it!) is morning sickness. While some say that dealing with nausea, vomiting and giddiness is somewhat manageable, others aren’t that lucky. Anything can trigger off a bout of morning sickness — smell, sight or taste. Certain foods, though, can come to your rescue. Stock your kitchen with some of these to battle…

Give a Break to High Calorie Desserts, Try Yogurt

July 12, 2016 Srijitaa, break, Calorie, Desserts, Give, High;, to, Try, Yogurt

PhotoCredit:istock Yogurt, the super food not only known for its health benefits but hailed by experts as the ‘nectar of immortality’, is getting a taste uplift with myriad flavoured options and being recommended by them as a healthier switch from ice creams and high-calorie sugar-loaded desserts. Believed to be of Turkish origin, yogurt is an excellent source of vitamin D, protein and calcium and can make up for the meals people are missing out on, says celebrity chef Rakhee Vaswani. Hailing this bacterial fermented milk product as an ideal option…

Can’t do Vegetarian? Try Flexitarian, Which Also has Health Benefits

July 12, 2016 Srijitaalso, Benefits, Can't, Do, Flexitarian, Has, Health, Try, Vegetarian?, Which

PhotoCredit:istock From black bean burgers on restaurant menus to eight varieties of hummus at the supermarket, the meatless movement shows no signs of slowing down. The first real blip of vegetarianism in the United States started in 1971 when Frances Moore Lappé published “Diet for a Small Planet,” and explained that meat-based diets can be harmful for our planet and our health. Lappé wrote about ways to reduce food waste and enhance sustainability, but her ideas weren’t widely acted upon; she was ahead of her time. Fast-forward 45 years, and…

Bolivians Drink Donkey Milk for Respiratory Ills

July 12, 2016 SrijitaBolivians, Donkey, Drink, for, Ills, Milk, Respiratory

Representational image: iStock The cold cuts to the bone and little puffs of steam escape from the mouths of people stopping on their walk to work to drink a glass of fresh donkey milk, believing it will fight respiratory problems during the raw winter of the Bolivian Andes. Aymara women position their female donkeys every morning on a street corner in El Alto, a city neighboring the capital of La Paz. Then they milk them for clients lining up in the cold air. “I had a cough for five years…