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How Much Water Should You Be Drinking Daily?

May 25, 2017 Loknath Dasbe, Daily, Drinking, How, much, Should, Water, You

Much has been said about the magic elixir water. Covering 70 percent of our planet and 60 percent of our own body, water is one of the key reasons of human survival and civilization in general. Yet despite its abundance, why is there a constant fixation to stay hydrated at all times? Even when you aren’t particularly thirsty? That is because we keep losing water from our body, though urine and sweat. And also because water carries out many important jobs, crucial for smooth running of our essential body functions…

Should You Cook in Earthen Pots? Get Back to the Basics!

May 25, 2017 Loknath DasBack, basics, Cook, Earthen, Get, In, Pots:, Should, The, to, You

Have you ever tried handi chicken? If you have, you would know the difference of the taste of the chicken as compared to what is cooked in normal utensils. In the olden times, people in rural India along with storing water in earthen pots or surahi, also used to cook in clay pots or handi, which was healthy and flavoursome. Earthenware had always been an intrinsic part of Indian households, however, now with different types of utensils available, earthen pots are barely used. You will see many urban households have…

Study establishes link between sedentary lifestyle and kidney, bladder cancer risk

May 25, 2017 Loknath Dasand, between, Bladder, Cancer, establishes, Kidney, lifestyle, Link, Risk, Sedentary, Study

A new study led by researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute establishes a connection between a sedentary lifestyle and risk of developing kidney or bladder cancer. The findings extend a line of inquiry that has already revealed a connection between chronic inactivity and heightened risk for both ovarian and cervical cancer, and also highlight the possibility of reducing risk for some cancers by increasing physical activity. The new research, published online ahead of print in the journal Cancer Epidemiology,details the findings of a hospital-based case-control study involving 160 patients with…

9 Breakfast Places in Delhi-NCR That Open at 9 AM

May 23, 2017 Loknath Das9, AM, at, Breakfast, Delhi-NCR, In, Open, places, That

Now we have all heard nutritionists and health experts stressing on how breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and how one should not skip if come what may. However, that doesn’t mean you always have to make do with the regular affair that is available first thing in the morning (Read: Jam, Bread, Cereals). Neither is it necessary to try and wake up early in the morning and dish out a quick omelette (probably overdone) before you rush to office. So, we list out nice best breakfast…

Reasons Why You Should Never Cook Honey

May 22, 2017 Loknath DasCook, honey, never, reasons, Should, Why, You

Honey has a long standing reputation of containing medicinal properties and makes an incredible substitute for sugar and artificial sweeteners. It is considered a traditional superfood that consists of various probiotics, enzymes and amino acids that are used to benefit health in many ways. Honey in its raw form is a useful resource to attain a glowing skin and keep it healthy. It has potent anti-microbial properties that make it useful as a natural antibiotic. While the raw form of honey may be an excellent source of good health and…

10 Simple Ways to Keep Chicken Moist and Flavorsome

May 22, 2017 Loknath Das10', and, chicken, Flavorsome, Keep, Moist, simple, to, Ways

Someone has rightly quoted, “Cooking is an art” and we couldn’t agree more. Unlike other artistic mediums, it has the ability to engage all senses. A dish can be made in more ways than one and yet taste differently. However, one mistake can make the whole dish tasteless and unappetising. Hence, it is imperative to know the technique to perfect a delicacy. One of the most common dishes where technique can make or break the dish is chicken. You definitely wouldn’t want Tandoori Chicken or Grilled Chicken to be parched…