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The Shocking Story of Toxic Fast Food Packaging and Its Cancer Risks

February 3, 2017 Srijitaand, Cancer, fast, Food., Its, of, Packaging, risks, Shocking, Story, The, Toxic

As much convenient as fast food is to quickly take care of the hunger pangs when they kick in (besides these foods also being lip-smacking and delicious) they are not at all good for our health in the long run. Sure, we all love those greasy burgers, crunchy fries, salted snacks, and packaged treats, but the fact is that can do severe harm to our body if we are not careful. Even when you head to the supermarket, you shouldn’t just pick up anything and everything. The practice of reading…

That ultra-fatty cheat meal you just ate? It’s gonna absolutely hammer your liver.

January 30, 2017 Srijitaabsolutely, ate, Cheat, gonna, hammer, Its, Just, liver, Meal, That, ultra-fatty, You, Your

EVEN THE FITTEST guys will admit it: We all love to dig into a fat, greasy burger or a few glistening slices of greaseball pizza every now and then. Taking a break from a strict diet when trying to get shredded for catching more glances at the beach is an essential part of the process—you need that infusion of crazy calories to boost energy and your metabolism, plus free your psyche from the constant tedium of chicken and rice and veggies. But going too crazy with high-fat meals on your…

Now, it’s the ‘Sirtfood Diet’

January 20, 2017 Srijita'Sirtfood, Diet:, Its, Now, The

With January being the month of resolutions, it’s no surprise that food diets are doing the rounds. The latest craze is the Sirtfood Diet by Aidan Gogginsand Glen Matten, that lets you indulge in chocolate, coffee and more. Sirtfoods are newly-discovered food groups. These foods activate a certain protein called sirtuins, which aid the fat-blasting genes in the body. Sirtuins regulate metabolism to clear out the cells, detoxify the body and thus help one lose weight. Along with their fat-burning effect, sirtfoods are said to also have the ability to…

It’s all about loving your body, the way it is

January 13, 2017 SrijitaAbout, All, body, Is, It, Its, loving, The, Way, Your

Recently, a global beauty and make-up brand made headlines when it appointed a man as its face. This comes at a time when body inclusivity and positivity has taken the form of a revolution. For every unhealthy social media trend, there’s a counter trend of healthy support. For every magazine that photoshops its cover girls, there’s one that’s breaking formulae by featuring the ‘unconventional and not perfect’ body type. For every body shaming troll online, we have an army of body positive people up in arms against them. India too,…

How butter became a villain — and why it’s actually really good for you

December 28, 2016 Srijitaa, Actually, and, became, Butter, for, Good, How, Its, really, villain, Why, You

Is there any ingredient that conjures up as much love — and guilt — this time of year as butter? According to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, about 25 percent of all US butter sales take place in November and December, when home chefs are preparing their office Christmas cookies and presents of spiced nuts and rugelach. The Calorie Control Council warns that when you sit down for that big Yuletide meal, you could end up downing the equivalent of 3 1/2 sticks by the end of the night. And…

Heavy Drinking has been Normalized for Women, and it’s Killing them in Record Numbers

December 26, 2016 Srijitaand, Been, Drinking, for, Has, Heavy, In, Its, Killing, Normalized, Numbers, record, Them, Women

The ads started popping up about a decade ago on social media. Instead of selling alcohol with sex and romance, these ads had an edgier theme: Harried mothers chugging wine to cope with everyday stress. Women embracing quart-sized bottles of whiskey, and bellying up to bars to knock back vodka shots with men. In this new strain of advertising, women’s liberation equaled heavy drinking, and alcohol researchers say it both heralded and promoted a profound cultural shift: Women in America are drinking far more, and far more frequently, than their…