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Navratri 2016 Special: 8 Reasons Why You Should Eat Singhara, a Native Superfood

October 3, 2016 Srijita'Special, 2016:, 8, a, Eat, Native, Navratri, reasons, Should, Singhara, superfood, Why, You

Image Credits: Instagram/thecuriousjalebi This Navratri 2016, eat singhara and reap the benefits. Also known as water chestnut, buffalo nut, bat nut, ling nut or Singhara, it is actually the seed of the fruit of a floating aquatic plant. Singhara is grown in sluggish water or fresh water lakes in India. Come Navratri and one can see cart loads of this fruit being sold along the road side. The fruits are eaten as such or dried and ground to a flour. It is a phalahar and is an integral part of…

8 good carbs for weight loss

September 25, 2016 Srijita8, carbs, for, Good, Loss, Weight

8 good carbs for weight loss (TongRo Images/Getty Images) Obesity epidemic is upon us and we are helplessly watching it grow. Carbohydrates (along with fats) are one grey area for everyone trying to eat healthy. And adding to the brouhaha is the recent study by some medics who claim that while your body can still do without cutting down on fats but it is when you severely slash down carbohydrates from your diet that you will see weight loss results. Dr Aseem Malhotra, a leading British cardiologist reiterates the fact.…

How to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy: 8 Easy Tips

September 7, 2016 Srijita8, easy, Eat, Get, Healthy, How, Kids, Tips:, to, Your

“You are not a fun mom!” is something I have often heard from my kids, because I wouldn’t buy artificially coloured junk food for them. For a minute, I would sit back, thinking whether I was doing the right thing, inculcating right eating habits. Should I be worrying about my children, and them feeling left out compared to their peers?Don’t get me wrong, I understand, and appreciate that children look forward to and enjoy eating a birthday cake or an ice cream; but we must also understand where to draw…

How to Remove Bad Breath: 8 Brilliant Tricks No One Told You

August 16, 2016 Srijita8, Bad, breath, Brilliant, How, No, One, Remove, to, Told, Tricks, You

They say the first impression is the last impression. And rightly so, how you present yourself speaks volumes about you personality. You would want to be etched in someone’s memory for your words and not your poor oral hygiene. Obviously! Medically known as Halitosis, bad breath is an issue we’ve all faced and there’s nothing to be embarrassed or secretive about. Dr. Munish Bhagirath, Dental Surgeon at Paramount Dental in New Delhi, tells us the bitter truth, “You might be unaware of it since you cannot identify your own stench…

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…

8 ways to treat cold and cough at home

July 13, 2016 Srijita8, and, at, cold, Cough, Home, to, treat, Ways

With the change in weather, viral cough and cold are common ailments that kids suffer from. Try some of these remedies to treat the ailment and boost your kid’s immunity: 1. Steam: If your little one suffers from cold and has trouble breathing, get him/her to take steam. Make the kid stand in the bathroom with hot water running or simply heat water in a wide bowl and make the kid inhale the hot fumes for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Adding eucalyptus oil can also help soothe your…