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10 surprisingly healthy fast foods

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Nowadays, fast food consumption is very common and on the rise. Everyone loves to gorge on them especially the younger generation. Many are not aware that the fast foods like burgers, fries, fried chicken, cutlets, samosas, etc are unhealthy foodstuffs which are not only rich in saturated and trans fatty acids but also deficient in vitamins, minerals and fibres. These add not only inches to the waist line but also clog the heart vessels with unhealthy fatty deposits thus leading to various lifestyle diseases like obesity, heart disease, hypertension, etc.…

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Eat these foods for healthy teeth

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While brushing teeth regularly is good enough, the secret to healthy teeth might also lie in certain foods that help prevent cavities and tooth decay. Include these food in your diet for fresh breath and healthy teeth. Green leafy vegetables Vegetarian-friendly sources for minerals like broccoli, bok choy, kale, okra, collards, and other dark, leafy veggies are excellent animal-free ways to get vitamins and minerals in your diet. Non-vegetarian products Loaded with phosphorus, another important mineral that protects tooth enamel, meat, fish and tofu are particularly good sources of this…

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Flatulence-causing foods

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Q: “I’ve been on a high-protein, low-carb diet for two months now and since I started this diet, I fart more often and the smell is also a lot stronger than usual. What kind of foods would make that happen?” A: Dietitian Amanda Johnson responds: “Firstly, the high-protein, low-carb diets are not the best way to lose weight. This type of eating pattern is at odds with international dietary recommendations and can be low in important nutrients. Also, the long-term health effects in relation to cardiovascular disease, cancer, kidney function…

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Lack of Stores With Fresh Foods Linked to Signs of Early Heart Disease

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Living in poor neighborhoods has been linked to increased heart risk, and a new U.S. study suggests the lack of access to fresh, healthy foods may be to blame. “Previous studies have found relationships between neighborhood characteristics and cardiovascular disease,” said lead author Jeffrey Wing of Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. “Finding that the density of healthy food stores was the only factor among those tested that consistently was related to slowing the progression of coronary calcium build-up was interesting in that we didn’t see the same…

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Pre-workout foods you must try

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Pic: Thinkstock One of the worst things to do is to work out on an empty stomach. Most gym trainers in fact, advocate that you eat a mini meal, especially before a tough regimen. Here are a few top choices before you get started… Bananas Known as ‘nature’s powerhouse’, bananas provide strength from carbs that take you through the workout with ease. The fruit is also rich in potassium, which aid muscle repair. Granola and oats Oats give the best slow release of energy and can sustain you well, whether…

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These 5 Super Benefits Will Make You Eat Probiotic Foods

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Remember how our grandmother used to force us to have curd, buttermilk and cheese? Apart from her immense love, it was because these probiotic foods products are good for our body. Probiotic foods are the ones that contain good bacteria which act on our digestive system, supporting nutrition absorption and the immune system. Food products including kefir, cultured vegetables (kimchi and sauerkraut), kombucha, coconut kefir, natto (fermented soybeans), yogurt, kvass (a fermented beverage) and raw cheese are rich in probiotics.Due to modernized agricultural practices and the need for refrigeration, our…

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