Srijita, Author at Pinfaves

New weight-loss aid: sweet potato wastewater?

December 17, 2016 Srijitaaid, New, Potato, sweet, wastewater?, weight-loss:

The skinny on sweet potatoes is “promising.” (AP Photo/Matthew Mead) Tired of Thanksgiving weight gain? Next year you might want to pass on the sweet potato pie and drink a tall glass of sweet potato wastewater instead. That’s what a new study in the Heliyon journal hints at with what Modern Farmer says “might be the weirdest weight-loss discovery of the year.” Scientists in Japan had been brainstorming on what to do with all of the wastewater left over after people had boiled or steamed their sweet potatoes. They fed…

Study finds UK sugar tax could save thousands from obesity, diabetes

December 17, 2016 SrijitaCould, Diabetes, Finds, From, Obesity, Save, Study, Sugar, Tax, thousands, UK:

File photograph of soft drinks bottles displayed on a shelf in a shop in London (Copyright Reuters 2016) LONDON – A planned levy on sugary drinks due to be introduced in Britain in April 2018 could significantly reduce the number of people who become obese and develop diabetes and tooth decay, scientists said on Thursday. In a study on the levy’s health impacts, researchers found the positive effect would be greatest if the drinks industry responds by reformulating products to cut sugar content, rather than keep the same formulations but…

Real, fake or natural? Why sweetener type may not matter for diet

December 17, 2016 SrijitaDiet:, fake, for, matter, May, natural, Not, or, Real, sweetener, type, Why

Sweetening your beverage with real sugar, “fake” sugar or a “natural” no-calorie sweetener makes little difference in the overall calories you consume in a day, a small new study suggests. In the study, 30 healthy men ages 21 to 50 each visited a clinic four times. Each time, they ate the same breakfast, followed by a beverage that contained one of four sweeteners: regular table sugar (sucrose), an artificial sweetener ( aspartame ), or a natural no-calorie sweetener made from either the stevia plant (rebaudioside A) or monk fruit (mogroside…

Stomach Ache? What to Eat to Feel Better

December 16, 2016 Srijitaache, Better, Eat, Feel, stomach, to, What

Soothe your tummy Upset stomach? Whether it’s nausea, vomiting, or just a general icky feeling due to a stomach bug or something you ate, you want to feel better—now. Sadly, your doctor may say that the best treatment is to just wait until the germ or symptoms run their course. However, choosing the right food may make that waiting period a bit easier. Here’s a guide to what the experts generally recommend to soothe tummy trouble. Bananas Bananas are the first item in the “brat” diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and…

6 Prebiotic Foods You Should Add to Your Diet ASAP

December 16, 2016 Srijita6, Add, ASAP, Diet:, Foods, Prebiotic, Should, to, You, Your

I bet you’ve heard a lot about the benefits of probiotics—but what about prebiotics? These nondigestible carbohydrates feed the good bacteria in your gut, which have been linked to digestive health, improved immunity, anti-inflammatory effects, and more. Because prebiotics help probiotics flourish, eating more of them is a smart wellness strategy. Indeed, a 2012 study found a link between a diet high in prebiotics and a reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer. Other research has suggested that prebiotics increase calcium absorption and may improve bone density. And one small study tied prebiotics to increased satiety after meals. You’re probably already eating some prebiotic foods simply because…

The Fitness Machine That Shook Up My Pilates Routine for the Better

December 16, 2016 SrijitaBetter, Fitness, for, Machine, My, Pilates, Routine:, Shook, That, The, Up

Photo: Power Plate I’m taking an exercise class at Moving Strength, a boutique Pilates studio in New York City, and, well, I’m struggling. My body feels like it’s buzzing with electricity. My triceps are burning, my quads are shaking, and my heart rate is growing quicker. Don’t get me wrong—this isn’t my first time trying the core-strengthening workout; I’m actually a Pilates devotee. But most of the time, I know what I’m getting when I take a class. I expect the Hundred series and some Reformer-supported leg circles. Now, my…