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10 Fruits That Are Even Healthier Than You Think

December 27, 2016 Srijita10', Are, Even, Fruits, Healthier, Than, That, Think!, You

While you’ve been busy putting in some major sweat sessions at the gym and eating protein-rich and metabolism-boosting foods, there’s a good chance you’ve been eating plenty of fruits as well. If you typically go straight for the apples and bananas and never stray from your norm, you’ll want to take a look at this list of the top 10 fruits that are even healthier than you think. 1. Papaya You may not find these fruits growing anywhere near your apple orchards, but this tropical fruit offers a ton of…

Health Benefits of Red, Green and Gold Coloured Vegetables and Fruits

December 26, 2016 Srijitaand, Benefits, Coloured, Fruits, Gold, Green, Health, of, Red, vegetables

It is that time of the year again when corridors are decked with holly and one is out and about, painting the town red in their best outfits. But with so many parties to attend, calorie counting becomes a tedious task. After all, the plum cakes and endless glasses of wine come at a price. A price tag that one repays in the form of additional inches on the waist. So, if you want your guests to go home with full tummies and yet have a healthy start to the…

4 ways to store cut fruits

July 13, 2016 Srijita4), Cut, Fruits, Store, to, Ways

Summer is here and so are a variety of lip-smacking fruits. Sadly, allergies are synonymous to the hot weather and cut fruits are infamously famous for fueling them. So what we do? While an apple or a kiwi can be finished in one go, what do we do with the mightier ones like papaya, watermelons and more? We spoke to leading nutritionists and got the right solutions for you: USING LEMON JUICE Lasts upto 6 hours Lemon juice inhibits the oxidation of the fruit which prevents browning as well as…

Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Leads to a Happier Life

July 12, 2016 Srijitaa, and, Eating, Fruits, Happier, Leads, Life, More, to, vegetables

PhotoCredit:istock Apart from reducing the risk of cancer and heart attacks, consuming up to eight portions of more fruit and vegetables a day can substantially increase people’s happiness levels in life, finds a new study. “Eating fruit and vegetables apparently boosts our happiness far more quickly than it improves human health,” said Andrew Oswald, professor at the University of Warwick in London. The findings showed that happiness increased incrementally for each extra daily portion of fruit and vegetables up to eight portions per day. People who changed from almost no…

10 Diabetic Friendly Fruits to Help You Manage Diabetes Better

April 8, 2016 Srijita10', Better, Diabetes, Diabetic, Friendly, Fruits, Help, Manage, to, You

Diabetes mellitus (DM) commonly referred to as Diabetes, is a chronic disorder. It occurs when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin or when the cells of the body become resistant to insulin. In either case, the blood sugar cannot get into the cells for storage, which then leads to serious complications. Diabetes, perhaps more than any other disease, is strongly associated with the western diet, as it was uncommon in cultures consuming a ‘primitive diet’. However as cultures switch from their native diets, to the foods of commerce; their…

A Diet Full of Fruits in Adolescence Can Fight Breast Cancer Risk

April 8, 2016 Srijitaa, Adolescence, Breast, Can, Cancer, Diet:, Fight, Fruits, Full, In, of, Risk

Experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have found that girls who eat more high-fibre foods during adolescence – especially lots of fruits and vegetables – may have significantly lower breast cancer risk than those who eat less dietary fibre when young, According to their research, for each additional 10 grams of fibre intake daily – for example, about one apple and two slices of whole wheat bread, or about half a cup each of cooked kidney beans and cooked cauliflower or squash – during early adulthood, breast…