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Dinner With TV May be a Recipe for Less Healthy Meals

November 8, 2016 Srijitaa, be, Dinner, for, Healthy, Less, May, meals, Recipe, TV?, With

Families that eat dinner with the TV on tend to eat less healthy food and to enjoy the meals less than families who leave the TV off, according to a recent U.S. study. This was true even for families that were not paying attention to the TV and only had it on as background noise, the researchers write in the journal Appetite. “Family meals are protective for many aspects of child health,” lead author Amanda Trofholz said by email, adding that parents can take this time to check in with…

Mothers’ Nutrition Pivotal for Healthy Child Growth, Study

November 3, 2016 SrijitaChild, for, Growth, Healthy, mother's, nutrition, Pivotal, Study

Improving mothers’ nutrition before and during pregnancy is pivotal to reducing child stunting in developing countries, researchers said on Tuesday, as a new study showed poor child growth often starts in the womb. Defined as low height-for-age, stunting affects one in three children in the developing world and carries severe, irreversible consequences for both physical health and cognitive function. An analysis of data from 137 developing nations by a team of Harvard scientists found the leading cause of stunting is fetal growth restriction (FGR) – poor fetal growth in the…

Jain Opens Health Mela, Urges People to Have Healthy Lifestyle

October 28, 2016 SrijitaHave, Health, Healthy, Jain, lifestyle, Mela, Opens:, People, to, Urges

A five-day health festival, which includes check-up camps and lifestyle-related exhibitions, was inaugurated here today by Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain who said a host of diseases can be prevented by making basic changes in lifestyle. “The importance of keeping one’s surroundings clean and living a balanced lifestyle is often underestimated, and as a result, individuals end up becoming prey to several modern-day health epidemics. “By making basic lifestyle changes, a host of diseases can be prevented,” he said. He was speaking at the opening of 23rd edition of ‘Perfect…

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…

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…