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10 of the best gluten-free snacks

September 1, 2016 Srijita10', Best, gluten-free, of, Snacks, The

Choosing the right snacks during your day will keep your energy levels and good health on track. 1. Ceres Organics Rice Crackers Eight crackers with avocado spread on top. This tasty and satisfying snack contains protein and fibre to keep you sustained. This is also a low-sodium snack. 2. Small handful of raw almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and dried apricots A crunchy and savoury, substantial snack with protein, iron and fibre. 3. Leda Nutrition Baked Fruit Filled Bars (Triple Berry Flavour) These bars contain real fruit and are in…

The importance of sleep

September 1, 2016 Srijitaimportance, of, Sleep, The

Life is extremely busy these days. Most of us are working full time, either in a job or parenting children, or both! The daily tasks and endless ‘to do lists’ can make it seem as if all our days merge together and the short, weekend breaks in between, seem, well, short. We are like fish coming up for air. We plough through the work and ‘get on with it’ – every single day. The work gets done, the kids get sorted, the housework gets done, the food gets prepared and…

Getting enough omega-3 may cut risk of diabetic retinopathy

August 30, 2016 SrijitaCut, Diabetic, Enough, Getting, May, of, Omega-3, Retinopathy, Risk

Getting enough omega-3 may cut risk of diabetic retinopathy ( Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Getty Images) For adults with type 2 diabetes, following a Mediterranean diet including at least two servings of fatty fish per week may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy, according to an observational study from Spain. The researchers analyzed data on people participating in a larger randomized trial known as PREDIMED, which ran from 2003 to 2009 in Spain and tested a Mediterranean diet with added extra virgin olive oil or nuts against a usual comparison diet…

Low Levels of Physical Activity Worsens Psychosis

August 30, 2016 SrijitaActivity, Levels, Low, of, physical, Psychosis, Worsens

Living a sedentary lifestyle could increase your risk of developing psychosis leading to early death, a study has warned. Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of avoidable death and is as harmful as smoking, according to World Health Organisation (WHO). The researchers found that people with psychosis — a mental disorder characterised by a disconnection from reality — die up to 15 years before the general population, largely due to heart diseases. Adults aged 18-64 must indulge in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity throughout the week,…

Balanced Combination of Diet, Exercise May Prevent Heart Problems

August 30, 2016 SrijitaBalanced, Combination, Diet:, exercise:, Heart, May, of, Prevent, Problems

Shedding those extra kilos through a balanced combination of diet and exercise may provide strong protection against heart disease for people suffering from obesity, a new study has found. According to the study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a combination of healthy eating and exercise is the preferred roadmap to a healthy heart. “For men and women with excess body weight, modest weight loss provides powerful protection against cardiovascular disease, regardless of whether weight loss is achieved by using exercise, a healthy low-calorie diet, or both,” said…

Getting Enough Omega-3 May Cut Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy

August 30, 2016 SrijitaCut, Diabetic, Enough, Getting, May, of, Omega-3, Retinopathy, Risk

For adults with type 2 diabetes, following a Mediterranean diet including at least two servings of fatty fish per week may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy, according to an observational study from Spain.The researchers analyzed data on people participating in a larger randomized trial known as PREDIMED, which ran from 2003 to 2009 in Spain and tested a Mediterranean diet with added extra virgin olive oil or nuts against a usual comparison diet for preventing heart problems over time. About 3,600 adults aged 55 to 80 who took part…