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Absurdly hot chili peppers are actually amazingly good for you

January 19, 2017 SrijitaAbsurdly, Actually, amazingly, Are, chili, for, Good, hot, peppers, You

SUPER-SPICY PEPPERS AND crippling hot sauces are having a heyday. But while fire-breather types have long boasted of the health-boosting and fat-burning benefits of the fruits, but not many studies have tested their health-promoting benefits—until now. Hot peppers may actually help you live longer, according to a new study published in PLoS ONE. The researchers studied data on 16,000 Americans from the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey who were followed for 23 years, and discovered that the people who tortured themselves to the strains of hot red chili peppers…

Are you overweight or overfat?

January 9, 2017 Srijita'Overfat':, Are, or, Overweight, You

We all have often heard of words like full figured, obese, overweight but there is a new term that is being increasingly used, overfat. It may have some similarity in the name with overweight, but they are not the same. While overweight people are distinguished on the basis of their Body Mass Index (BMI), overfat people may have an average weight but a dangerously high level of fat percentage below or above the belt or may be around other body parts. According to health experts, body fat for women should…

Which Carbs Are Good For Your Body (and Which Aren’t)

January 5, 2017 Srijitaand, Are, aren’t, body, carbs, for, Good, Which, Your

If you are keeping a check on your carbohydrates intake, it is very important to know the difference between good carbs and bad carbs. Some carbohydrates can promote good health whereas some when taken in inappropriate quantity can lead to health issues. It is said that for a well-balanced diet plan, 50 to 55% of the nutrition intake should be from carbohydrates. Having said so, it doesn’t mean adding carbohydrates like candy, soda or fries to your diet, but grains, seasonal veggies and other such items that are essential for…

9 Types of Workouts That Are Going to Be a Rage in 2017

January 3, 2017 Srijita2017:, 9, a, Are, be, Going:, In, of, rage, That, to, types, workouts:

The workout trends in the world of fitness are changing every day with the growing craze for fitness routines that are challenging yet fun. People want workouts that not only work on their muscles and get them in shape but also are engaging and fun to do. We will be seeing some unique workouts in 2017 that cater to the demand of fitness enthusiasts and newbies alike. Aerial Yoga Aerial yoga is a form of yoga that combines traditional yoga and the fundamentals of acrobatics. It gives practitioners the room…

Are toxins silently harming our kid’s development?

December 31, 2016 SrijitaAre, development, harming, Kids, Our, silently, toxins

A child policy review study in US has reported that babies under two years of age are 10 times more vulnerable to chemicals than adults. It also notes that babies by the age two accumulate 50 percent of the cancer causing chemicals. These facts make you shudder as a parent for once but then you ignore them thinking you don’t use any chemicals near your baby and hence your little one is safe. The truth is far from it, unconsciously and unknowingly we have been making choices as parents which…

Exercise and diet are vital

December 30, 2016 Srijitaand, Are, Diet:, exercise:, vital

Diabetes currently affects more than 69 million (6.9 crores) Indians, which is more than 8.7 per cent of the adult population with an average onset age of 42.5 years (http:www.idf.orgmembershipseaindia). Diabetes is on the rise, yet in most cases, the onset is preventable or can be reversed in the prediabetes stage. However, after the onset of diabetes it is not enough to keep the blood sugar levels controlled. It is important to institute lifestyle interventions that can improve insulin sensitivity and blood lipid profiles, help lose weight and lower high…