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Damaged salad contains Salmonella bacteria

July 22, 2017 Loknath DasBacteria, contains, Damaged, Salad, Salmonella

A study suggests that damaged salad leaves, packed in plastic container, encourages growth of Salmonella bacteria. The study from the University of Leicester also found that juices released from damaged leaves also enhance the pathogen’s ability to attach to the salad’s plastic container. The research is published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology. In the study, salad juices in water–to mimic the grocery salad bag environment–more than doubled motility or movement of individual Salmonella bacteria, abetting salad leaf colonization. In the course of…

Is eating Poha everyday in breakfast good for health?

July 22, 2017 Loknath DasBreakfast, Eating, Everyday, for, Good, Health, In, Is, Poha

1. Perfect dish to kick-start your day! Poha has traditionally been among India’s favourite breakfasts and no one treated it as unhealthy, till a few years ago, when the Indian market began to be flooded with ‘healthy’ grains from abroad like oats and quinoa. Call it the result of their brilliant marketing or our bad luck, our traditional breakfasts suddenly became unhealthy foods. But winds of change can already be sensed on the horizon with leading nutritionists speaking in favour of the native breakfast options. Here are some reasons why…

What’s the difference between stock and broth?

July 22, 2017 Loknath Dasand, between, broth?, Difference, Stock, The, What's

1. Are stock and broth the same? They seem to be the same, but there are subtle differences between stock and broth not just in taste, texture and preparation method, but in usage too. Read to find out. 2. Stock has more calories than broth Stock has high-calorie content as compared to broth. One cup of chicken broth contains 38 calories, while one cup of chicken stock contains 86 calories. 3. Stock mostly uses bones and veggies, broth uses meat Stock is prepared by boiling bones or cartilage in water…

Guilt-free snacks you can munch in office

July 22, 2017 Loknath DasCan, Guilt-free, In, Munch, Office, Snacks, You

1. Healthy and delicious! Once the clock strikes 4, no matter how filling your lunch has been, the hunger pangs start to kick in. So ditch the junk food and opt for healthier snacks. These recipes will keep you satiated for long while satisfying your tastebuds. These guilt-free snacks are packed with tons of healthy nutrients that will help your body shed those extra pounds and put your cravings on halt. Here are 7 healthy snacks you can carry in your office bag. 2. Mixed Sprouts Corn Chaat Mixed Sprouts…

Does Apple Cider Vinegar Really Cater to Weight Loss? Studies Find Out

July 22, 2017 Loknath DasApple, Cater, cider, Does, Find, Loss, Out, really, Studies, to, vinegar, Weight

Apple cider vinegar has recently gained a lot of popularity considering its numerous health benefits. It is derived after processing and fermenting apple pulp. This elixir promises you an array of benefits, be it skin and hair and is also believed to help lose weight. It is touted for being one of the best remedies for weight loss and detoxification. While studies have shown significant positive effect of ACV in mice experiments, human studies have been limited so far. In mice, studies show that acetic acid, the main component of…

Old things sweet and beautiful

July 21, 2017 Loknath Dasand, beautiful..., Old, sweet, Things

It was an old mobile phone, one of the smallest, a friend said. “It was gifted to me by a close friend,” she said as she dished out the long cherished possession from her bag. I smiled back with glee at seeing a once prized treasure which now is outdated. But the tiny phone has a long story, inspiring and healing… It has come a long way… crossed many borders, sailed many seas and passed many years. The phone worked as more than a mere virtual connection between the two…