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World Osteoporosis Day 2016: Foods That Can Lead to Bone Loss

October 25, 2016 Srijita2016:, Bone, Can, Day, Foods, Lead, Loss, Osteoporosis, That, to, World

Did you know: Osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually across the world, resulting in an osteoporotic fracture every 3 seconds? Dr. Manoj K. Ahuja, Fortis Hospital says, “Osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It is a disease wherein the density and quality of bones are reduced. As the bones become more fragile and porous, the risk of fracture increases. The loss of bone occurs progressively, and yet silently. More often than not, there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs”. “For people suffering from osteoporosis, bone loss outpaces…

World Osteoporosis Day 2016: Foods That Can Lead to Bone Loss

October 22, 2016 Srijita2016:, Bone, Can, Day, Foods, Lead, Loss, Osteoporosis, That, to, World

5 must have foods for healthy kidneys

September 7, 2016 Srijita5%;, Foods, for, Have, Healthy, Kidneys, Must

If you are on dialysis or have chronic kidney disease, you will be happy to know that there are several natural super foods that can help your kidneys recover faster. They are rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals that help strengthen the kidneys and are also beneficial for patients who have undergone transplant. But you must eat them only at the advice of your doctor. Red bell peppers: They are low on potassium and rich in vitamins A, C, B6, folic acid and fiber. They are also rich in lycopene…

Healthy foods to fight blood pressure

September 7, 2016 SrijitaBlood, Fight, Foods, Healthy, Pressure?, to

Here are a few items that you should stock up to reduce your blood pressure levels Fighting blood pressure and sugar levels while craving for food might be a difficult job. Here a few food items that can help you lower your blood pressure levels and keep it at a normal level. Spinach – Spinach is loaded with magnesium and also contains potassium which are key ingredients for lowering and maintaining healthy blood pressure levels. So add more greens to your daily dish and enjoy a healthy life minus all…

7 not-so-healthy health foods!

September 7, 2016 Srijita7, Foods, Health, not-so-healthy

No cholesterol, multigrain, no trans fat, organic, no added sugar, all natural, … these are few of the phrases that seem to shout “healthy food” from counters of many healthy food corners. But unhealthy choices often lurk among even the most healthy-seeming foods. Salad, bran muffins, fat-free foods―they’re good for you, right? Not really. We have so many food options that confuse us about what’s healthy and what isn’t. Dietician Mansi Chatrath from Natural Health Care Clinic tells us about 7 foods you may like to cross off your “healthy…

6 foods for healthy hair

September 7, 2016 Srijita6, Foods, for, hair, Healthy

Shampoos and conditioners can do only so much — what you eat is even more important. Experts say that the nutrients you consume help fortify your hair follicles as well as your scalp. Here are some foods that are known to do wonders for your tresses… Salmon Packed with vitamin D and protein, which make your hair stronger, the omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon help your body grow hair. Other sources of essential fatty acids include sardines, trout, avocado and pumpkin seeds. Walnuts Walnuts have good amounts of omega-3…