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Beat the flab with these healthy alternatives

July 27, 2016 SrijitaAlternatives, Beat, flab, Healthy, The, these, With

Beat the flab with these healthy alternatives Now that the Kerala government has imposed a 14.5% fat tax on unhealthy food items sold in food chains to raise awareness as well as money for preventive healthcare; here are a few healthier substitutes for all the foodies to keep your weight in control, while giving you all the pleasures of a sumptuous and delicious meal. So, why wait until the fat tax on junk food becomes an official mandate in Telangana and burn a hole in your pocket? Fatty is not…

Not a ‘healthy’ idea to have chicken at roadside eateries

July 27, 2016 Srijitaa, at, chicken, eateries, Have, Healthy, idea, Not, roadside, to

Your favourite chicken curry can be a source for food poisoning due to lack of hygiene at meat vendors.”At least 70% common gastroenterological infections may be associated with eating out. When we ask patients about what they ate last, the most common answer is non-vegetarian food at an eating joint,” shared Dr Abhijit Chandra, head of surgical gastroenterology department, King George’s Medical University. “Take a trip to the Narhi vegetable market and see how chicken and fish are culled and you would get an idea of the hygiene standards,” said…

10 Healthy Monsoon Snacks

July 18, 2016 Srijita10', Healthy, monsoon, Snacks

It is a bliss welcoming monsoon after a scorching summer. Because of the change in season, we naturally crave for hot sips and crunchies. Our taste buds yearn for a cup of masala chai and mouth-watering fried snacks. I agree it is tough to resist the spell binding aromas of deep-fried treats and other food cravings, but certain healthy foods too can be as relishing if you can think of interesting ways to making them. So pick from these ten lip-smacking ideas to satisfy your monsoon cravings sans the calories…

How a Healthy Gut Could Stop Obesity: Your Guide to Understanding Gut Bacteria

July 15, 2016 Srijitaa, Bacteria, Could, guide, Gut, Healthy, How, Obesity, Stop, to, Understanding, Your

Images via iStock Recent studies suggest that Americans are working out more than ever but aren’t losing weight. Brits, on the other hand, spend billions each year to get into shape. Every two in three adults in the UK are now overweight or obese and one in five children aged 10-11 is clinically obese. It is common knowledge that daily nutrition plays an important part. What we eat is much more important than our total calorie count. However, choosing what to eat to be healthy is far from easy. We…

Indulge in healthy, fruity delights to beat the heat

July 12, 2016 SrijitaBeat, delights, fruity, Healthy, heat, In, Indulge, The, to

As the mercury continues to soar in the capital, food aficionados can now indulge in fruity delights with a specially crafted menu boasting of savoury desserts and coolers that aim to “encourage healthy eating”. Curated by chef Namrata Sanwal of luxury boutique hotel The Park, the menu boasts of delicious desserts like the Honey and Melon Parafait, Jamun Brule and Litchi Mousse among others. The desserts will be finalised and will be included in the menu of Cha Bar cafe here by next month. If you are looking to incorporate…

Want to choose healthy food? Consider brightly lit restaurants

July 12, 2016 Srijitabrightly, choose, Consider, Food., Healthy, lit, restaurants, to, Want

Next time you visit a restaurant, make sure it is well-lit, as researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that people are more likely to order healthy food if they are dining in bright light . Those dining in well-lit rooms are about 16-24 per cent more likely to order healthy foods than those in dimly lit rooms, researchers said. “We feel more alert in brighter rooms and therefore tend to make more healthful, forward-thinking decisions,” said Dipayan Biswas from University of South Florida in the US. Researchers surveyed 160…