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‘Healthy’ Sweeteners, Protein-Powerhouse Quinoa and Other Nutrition Myths, Debunked

August 30, 2016 Srijitaand, Debunked, Healthy, myths, nutrition, Other, Protein-Powerhouse, Quinoa, sweeteners

Is agave really better than white sugar? Will cleansing help my body detoxify? We all hunger for nutrition advice, but not all the advice you hear is worth believing. Here are the truths behind five common nutrition myths: Processed meat causes cancer: Remember last year’s scary headline? “World Health Organization Says Processed Meat Causes Cancer.” Turns out, the science was not as dire as the headline made it sound. The WHO report said that eating 50 grams of processed meat every day (about one hot dog) increased the relative risk…

Thin And Healthy Kerala Banana Chips To Woo Western Consumers

August 30, 2016 Srijitaand, Banana, Chips, Consumers, Healthy, Kerala, Thin, to, Western, Woo

Banana chips also known as plantain chips are usually found in Indonesia and India. this anytime popular Kerala snack is also served as a side dish and is extensively made in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. There are two varieties of banana chips ; fried Banana chips are made by deep-frying under ripe banana slices in coconut oil or sunflower oil, these can be salted , spiced or sugar coated according to the markets demand. Dry banana chips can be produced using food dehydration. Dehydrated chips are brown, leathery and chewy.…

Here’s How to Resist Cravings and Make Healthy Choices

August 27, 2016 Srijitaand, Choices, cravings, Healthy, Here's, How, Make, Resist, to

Weight-loss does not completely depend how many hours you spend at the gym or how grueling your fitness regime is. The result of a workout is compromised when not paired with the correct lifestyle and a balanced diet. Not only do we need to be watchful of what we eat but must also resist temptations, for it is a vicious thing. If you’ve been wondering why those everyday runs are not yielding enough results, screen your diet. If your meticulously charted meals are filled-in with a bite of cake here or a few sips…

An Ice Cream That is Healthy Too?

August 11, 2016 Srijitaan, Cream, Healthy, Ice, Is, That, Too

Representational image: iStock Relishing an ice cream is an undeniable pleasure, but what if it comes coupled with health benefits? You heard right, Nutrice is an ice cream developed with the help of the Central Government’s Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and it comes enriched with omega 3. The ice cream is being made at a factory in Karnataka’s Harohalli Industrial Estate.Omega 3 is added to milk powder, water, sugar and other ingredients right at the beginning of the ice cream making process. The oil is extracted from…

Craft Beer is the New Healthy Alternative Drink In India

August 8, 2016 SrijitaAlternative, Beer, Craft, Drink, Healthy, In, India, Is, New, The

With health conscious people on the rise, there’s good news for beer patrons who can now raise a toast to a variety of the brew said to be natural, better in quality, authentic and sans artificial flavours. ‘Craft beer’ is gaining popularity in India as a healthy alternative to traditional beer which has artificial flavours and preservatives, making it unhealthy, and also as a drink encouraging responsible consumption, experts have said. To promote the new brew and address issues from licence legislation to distribution, six micro breweries from Mumbai and…

8 healthy foods every woman must eat

August 2, 2016 Srijita8, Eat, Every, Foods, Healthy, Must, woman

The foods that every woman must eat (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Essential nutrition for good health While eating healthy is essential for both the sexes, men and women have different dietary requirements. Here are some foods that every woman must include in her diet… Flax seeds Have Flax seeds daily for overall good health. They are a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids and are known to reduce the risk of heart disease and breast cancer. They also have anti-inflammatory properties that prevent arthritis, apart from digestive properties which help ease…