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How to Stay Strong at 90: Stop Popping Multiple Pills

February 2, 2017 Srijita90%, at, How, Multiple, pills, Popping, Stay, Stop, Strong, to

A common question in everyone’s mind is how to live long and stay strong. We all know that if there’s something that money can’t buy that’s life. When an illness strikes, most of resort to medicines to treat the issue at hand. Some people also start becoming dependent on certain medicines on a regular basis out of constant fear. Sure, medicines can bring you relief but you also need to start looking at the risks of side effects. That’s something you shouldn’t ignore. Probably that’s why Ayurveda is seeked out…

10 Tips on How to Control Diabetes

January 31, 2017 Srijita10', Control, Diabetes, How, On, Tips:, to

One of the major diseases affecting millions and millions of people in the country, diabetes is deadly. It is a condition when the hormone called insulin that is produced by the pancreas is unable to break down glucose into energy, and as such, the blood sugar level increases in the body. It is a life-long illness and those suffering from it have to be on medication and watch their diet strictly. One’s diet plays a major role in keeping a control on the blood sugar level, which can fluctuate tremendously…

How to Prevent Diabetes Risk: High-Altitude Living Could Be the Answer

January 31, 2017 SrijitaAnswer, be, Could, Diabetes, High-Altitude, How, living, Prevent, Risk, The, to

Diabetes is a harsh reality in today’s time with more and more young people falling prey to it. But the kind of lifestyles we lead, you can’t really blame anyone else but yourself. All those fried snacks, binging on junk food and colas, weekend drinking sprees, over working, reducing sleep time, no physical activity… all these habits are sure to have consequences on your health in some point of time, if not now. How we live at present is what will contribute to our well-being in the days to come.…

How to Snack in the Right Way if You Have Type 2 Diabetes

January 30, 2017 Srijita2, Diabetes, Have, How, if, In, Right?, Snack, The, to, type, Way, You

If you have type 2 diabetes, you don’t need to include snacks in your daily diet, unless you’re on a type of medication, such as insulin or sulfonylureas, that can cause hypoglycemia. However, snacks—if they are healthy and part of the meal plan developed by your diabetes educator or dietitian—can help prevent blood glucose peaks and valleys, as well as overeating at mealtime.The trick is knowing which foods make a “good” snack, the right portion size, and how often you should eat between meals.Calculate snack carbohydrates and calories A good…

The Dark Side of Smoked Food and How it Could Lead to Cancer

January 30, 2017 Srijitaand, Cancer, Could, Dark, Food., How, It, Lead, of, Side, Smoked, The, to

Smoked meats could be quite addictive. The flavour is hard to match up to, and even a quick stir-fry or a light broth could please your taste buds like no other. The process of smoking is an ancient culinary practise that has been followed by various cultures across the globe. There are so many delicacies that centre around this method of cooking – apple wood smoked pulled chicken, smoked beef jerky, smoked prime rib, Khasi smoked pork, etc. As much as meat lovers indulge in these so called “burnt food”…

How 6 Everyday Ingredients Create The Ultimate Immunity-Boosting Soup

January 26, 2017 Srijita6, Create, Everyday, How, Immunity-Boosting, ingredients, Soup, The, Ultimate

This easy soup is full of immunity-boosting foods: vitamin C-rich kale, vitamin D-enhanced mushrooms, zinc-containing chicken and chickpeas, and antioxidant-packed garlic. Plus, the hot, steamy broth and a hint of pepper heat get your nose running—great for flushing out sinuses and potentially staving off an infection. It’s a big pot of brothy soup that you can make ahead and enjoy for a couple of days; the flavor just gets better over time. You may be wary of the large amount of garlic, but keep in mind that it mellows considerably…