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Cheat on your veggie diet to become a ‘flexitarian’

August 15, 2016 Srijitaa, become, Cheat, Diet:, Flexitarian, On, to, Veggie, Your

If you’re a non-vegetarian, start by incorporating two meatless days per week (Thinkstock) The new wave of vegetarianism may compel you to give up meat, but if you’re finding it too tough to commit, try becoming a ‘flexible vegetarian’ Many health-conscious millennials are opting for vegetarian or vegan meals in a bid to follow a simple lifestyle, with a reduced risk of serious diseases. But if the temptation of passing off a juicy chicken burger or melt-in-the-mouth kebabs is too much, you can still reap the health benefits of a…

The Whole30 Diet: Just a Fad Diet Taking the Internet by Storm or Something Substantial?

August 11, 2016 Srijitaa, by, Diet:, Fad, internet, Just, or, Something, Storm, Substantial?, taking, The, Whole30

One of the TED videos that I recently watched was beyond inspiring. Not only did it pierce through a frequenting thought in my mind, it also brought forth an idea that was so simple to understand yet not executed by many. Why do we fail at some task? Why do we make a start only to lose motivation and eventually give up? Why most of our resolutions are carried forward to the next year? Matt Cutts, an engineer at Google, simplified it all in a mere four-minute speech. He said…

A Diet That Lowers BP and Cuts Risk of Kidney Disease Too

August 11, 2016 Srijitaa, and, BP, Cuts, Diet:, Disease, Kidney, Lowers, of, Risk, That, Too

A diet high in nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables and low in red and processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages and sodium may not only lower blood pressure but also reduce the risk of developing chronic kidney disease, says a study. This diet, known as DASH for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, was designed primarily to reduce blood pressure. “In addition to offering other health benefits, consuming a DASH-style diet could help reduce the risk of developing kidney disease,” said study leader Casey Rebholz, Assistant Professor at…

Obesity on a Rise Among Cancer Survivors

August 11, 2016 Srijitaa, Among, Cancer, Obesity, On, Rise, Survivors

According to a study, obesity is more prevalent in patients who are diagnosed with cancer, particularly among survivors of colorectal and breast cancers. The study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggested that obesity is a growing public health burden for cancer survivors, which requires targeted interventions, including weight management efforts. The results of the research were based on data from a nationally representative sample of 5,38,969 non-institutionalised adults aged 18 to 85 years with or without a history of cancer. Among 32,447 cancer survivors, the most common diagnoses were…

Castor oil, a common cure

August 2, 2016 Srijitaa, Castor, common, cure, Oil

Castor oil, a common cure (Getty Images) From eons, Castor Oil has been used worldwide to treat a variety of health conditions. A common cure for many ailments, grandmothers would reach out for it whenever needed to naturally speed up the healing. Castor Oil is produced by cold-pressing the castor seeds of the castor bean plant, it is then clarified by heating the oil. It has traces of dense, concentrated source of ricinoleic acid which has many healing abilities. This rare compound – Ricinoleic acid is not found in any…

A Snappier Way to Use Food Stamps

August 1, 2016 Srijitaa, Food., Snappier, Stamps, to, Use, Way

On July 1, the Agriculture Department was supposed to announce the results of a pilot program that could help the poorest Americans eat healthier, The Post’s Rachel Premack reported. The only problem? The program had not even begun. Instead, the long-overdue initiative to accept food stamps in some online grocery services will launch in the fall. If all goes well, the department should implement it nationwide. Online grocery delivery services are becoming more popular among Americans who want to skip the hassle of trekking to a brick-and-mortar supermarket. But they’re…