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Can’t breathe after Chinese food? It might be the MSG

January 13, 2017 SrijitaAfter, be, Breathe, Can't, Chinese, Food., It, Might, MSG, The

Can’t breathe after Chinese food? It mightbe the MSG A very satisfying feast of kung pao chicken, sweet-sour pork or just about any Chinese dish could, at times, be accompanied with a bout of headache, giddiness or rashes. It’s aptly called the Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, but a doctor from Mahad, a four-hour drive from Mumbai, recently found out that the presence of ajinomoto salt -better known as mono sodium glutamate or MSG -in Chinese food could even lead to life-threatening swelling of tissues. A 23-year-old who had eaten triple fried…

Can’t do Vegetarian? Try Flexitarian, Which Also has Health Benefits

July 12, 2016 Srijitaalso, Benefits, Can't, Do, Flexitarian, Has, Health, Try, Vegetarian?, Which

PhotoCredit:istock From black bean burgers on restaurant menus to eight varieties of hummus at the supermarket, the meatless movement shows no signs of slowing down. The first real blip of vegetarianism in the United States started in 1971 when Frances Moore Lappé published “Diet for a Small Planet,” and explained that meat-based diets can be harmful for our planet and our health. Lappé wrote about ways to reduce food waste and enhance sustainability, but her ideas weren’t widely acted upon; she was ahead of her time. Fast-forward 45 years, and…

I Have Five Digital ‘Personal Assistants’ and Still Can’t Get Anything Done

April 16, 2016 Srijita'Personal, and, Anything, Assistants', Can't, Digital, Done, Five, Get, Have, I, Still

There comes a point in every adult’s life when one stops and thinks: I could really use a personal assistant. I know I could. The Washington Post’s budget, however, doesn’t stretch to provide each reporter with a personal aide. But thanks to the magic of technology, I have regular access to five digital assistants: Siri, Cortana, Alexa, Google Now and an email-based scheduling assistant called Amy. It should be a breeze for anyone trying to get themselves organized as part of a New Year’s resolution. It should be fantastic. But,…

I Have Five Digital ‘Personal Assistants’ and Still Can’t Get Anything Done

April 5, 2016 Srijita'Personal, and, Anything, Assistants', Can't, Digital, Done, Five, Get, Have, I, Still