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Do you have a fussy eater? Here’s help

November 18, 2016 Srijitaa, Do, eater?, fussy, Have, Help, Here's, You

It won’t be an exaggeration to say that many of the eating patterns that we as adults have adopted are a throwback to when we were kids. Our first associations of sweets are with happy occasions. Cakes on birthdays, laddoos for good exam results… We do not have the tradition to celebrate with fruit or with a nice, gleaming, fresh, chunky salad. Sigh. Ah well, that’s life. It’s crucial to nurture healthy relationships with food at an early age so that every meal is a happy one later in life.…

Winter is coming! Here’s how to cope with it

November 7, 2016 Srijitacoming!, cope, Here's, How, Is, It, to, Winter, With

It is that time of the year when a lot of people are suffering from a runny nose, fever, dry skin and itchy scalp. This is because of the sudden change in the weather. Here are a few tips to combat the weather blues… l Drink lots of water so your body is hydrated. Make sure you also have warm water regularly. l Switch to a healthier diet and include a lot of fruits and vegetables in the diet. l Keep some warmer clothes handy. l Use a moisturiser regularly.…

Here’s Why You Need Vitamin B12, And Where You Can Find It

October 22, 2016 Srijitaand, B12, Can, Find, Here's, It, Need, Vitamin, where, Why, You

What happens if you don’t get enough vitamin B12? “Vitamin B12 deficiency causes tiredness, weakness, constipation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and megaloblastic anemia,” the National Institutes of Health says. “Nerve problems, such as numbness and tingling in the hands and feet, can also occur. Other symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include problems with balance, depression, confusion, dementia, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth or tongue.” A paper published this summer theorized that Mary Todd Lincoln’s well-known psychological and emotional problems were caused by a shortage of the vitamin.…

Food and Beverage Companies are Finding Creative Ways to Reach Kids Online, Here’s What to Know

October 5, 2016 Srijitaand, Are, Beverage, companies, creative, Finding, Food., Here's, Kids, Know, Online, Reach, to, Ways, What

I have witnessed my sons on social media posting images of simulated Gatorade coolers being poured over their heads, sending digital Valentine Day’s cards made by Taco Bell reading “Nacho average Valentine,” and voting on new potato-chip flavors. These are not the passive ads of my childhood. They are clever ways corporations reach children and teenagers, encouraging them to interact with a brand and promote it to their friends. Valentines certainly appear innocent enough. But will manipulating an image of a Gatorade cooler really entice kids to drink more…

Tai Chi Benefits: Here’s Why You Should Give it a Try

September 23, 2016 Srijitaa, Benefits, Chi, Give, Here's, It, Should, Tai, Try, Why, You

Tai Chi, alternatively known as Tai Chi Chuan, is an ancient Chinese Martial Art. The practice is often described as ‘meditation in motion’ and is believed to increase vitality and promote health. Tai chi involves a series of postures that are performed in standing position. The activity consists of bodily movements, flowing from one pose to another without any pause. A Taoist monk is believed to have created the technique after closely watching the slow and intense battle between a snake and a crane.As you practice Tai Chi, it makes…

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…