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Fast Food During Pregnancy Could Increase ADHD Risk in Kids

August 18, 2016 SrijitaADHD, Could, During, fast, Food., In, Increase, Kids, Pregnancy?, Risk

A high-fat, high-sugar diet of processed food and confectionery during pregnancy may be linked to symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children who show conduct problems early in life, a study says. “These results suggest that promoting a healthy prenatal diet may ultimately lower ADHD symptoms and conduct problems in children,” said one of the researchers Edward Barker from King’s College London. Early onset conduct problems (for example, lying, fighting) and ADHD tend to occur in tandem and can also be traced back to very similar prenatal experiences such as…

6 worst things you could be doing in the morning

August 17, 2016 Srijita6, be, Could, doing, In, morning, The, Things, worst, You

1/6 Carbs for breakfast We all have been told ‘Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper’ but we might be getting it wrong altogether. If you think loading up on carbs for breakfast is right, it is not. Having a carb loaded breakfast such as sugary cereals, breads etc. is not right as they are simple carbohydrates which will make you feel hungry faster. Instead, focus on proteins or smoothies with nuts. Or opt for complex carbs like oats, which will keep…

4 Magical Foods That Could Help Boost Your Immunity

August 1, 2016 Srijita4), boost, Could, Foods, Help, Immunity, Magical, That, Your

The onset of monsoon season brings about a host of infections, allergies, cold and flu with it. The body is most susceptible to infection if it is weak and in a state of imbalance. Hard to digest foods or unhealthy eating habits compromise immunity and health. Building a healthy immune system is not rocket science, in fact, a lot of it is common sense.So how do we support robust immunity? Here are some essential tips to remember – 1. Your first line of defense is to choose a healthy lifestyle.…

Kerala Fat Tax: Could Making Junk Food Expensive Curb Obesity?

July 30, 2016 SrijitaCould, Curb, expensive, fat, Food., Junk, Kerala, Making, Obesity, Tax

Spending money to lose weight does work at times. You could force yourself to wake up earlier every morning and head to the gym – if you have paid up a hefty fee, or bought fancy shoes and workout gear. But does the same motivation work when it comes to avoidant behaviour? Will you stop eating a Rs. 300 burger or pizza because it is now pricier, at roughly Rs. 345?Much has already been said on Kerala’s 14.5 per cent fat tax on “junk foods” like burgers and pizzas sold…

Could fruit and veg boost happiness?

July 27, 2016 Srijitaand, boost, Could, Fruit, happiness?, veg

Could fruit and veg boost happiness? (Mike Kemp/Getty Images) The reasons experts usually give for eating more fruit and vegetables tend to be about long-term health benefits, but piling on the produce may also improve wellbeing in the shorter term, researchers say. Based on national surveys in Australia, the study team linked increases in fruit and vegetable servings per day to rising happiness over two years. With the addition of eight portions of fruit and veg daily, the change in wellbeing was about equivalent to going from unemployment to a…

How a Healthy Gut Could Stop Obesity: Your Guide to Understanding Gut Bacteria

July 15, 2016 Srijitaa, Bacteria, Could, guide, Gut, Healthy, How, Obesity, Stop, to, Understanding, Your

Images via iStock Recent studies suggest that Americans are working out more than ever but aren’t losing weight. Brits, on the other hand, spend billions each year to get into shape. Every two in three adults in the UK are now overweight or obese and one in five children aged 10-11 is clinically obese. It is common knowledge that daily nutrition plays an important part. What we eat is much more important than our total calorie count. However, choosing what to eat to be healthy is far from easy. We…