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What To Eat During Pregnancy: 7 Foods That You Should Include In Your Diet

August 31, 2017 Loknath Das7, Diet:, During, Eat, Foods, In, Include, Pregnancy?, Should, That, to, What, You, Your

You may often find yourself in a tough spot when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet. With the easy access to junk food and our super busy lives, it is tough to strike a balance and maintain a healthy diet at all times. Now, imagine sharing the great responsibility for two people instead of one! Maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy is very crucial. In this special phase, a woman’s body needs additional nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Missing out on any key nutrients may negatively affect the baby’s development.…

21 Best Foods That All Men Should Eat

August 31, 2017 Loknath Das21, All, Best, Eat, Foods, Men, Should, That

Eating the same food as your partner may not necessarily keep you fit and healthy. Men and women require a different set of nutrients for their bodies to function well. Similarly, the health risks for men and women vary considerably and it is essential to take this fact into consideration while deciding the best diet that you should follow. Bangalore-based Nutritionist Dr. Anju Sood helps us understand this better, “The major difference between the male body and the female body is that the muscle mass in the male body is…

Not so healthy after all. Here are five superfoods that you can avoid

August 25, 2017 Loknath DasAfter, All, Are, Avoid, Can, Five, Healthy, Here, Not, So, superfoods, That, You

Acai berries, goji berries, kale, pineapples and now mares’ milk — according to nutritionist Raphaël Gruman, there’s no need to rush out and buy these trending “superfoods”. Better and less expensive dietary options are available to people who want to get in greater quantities of natural vitamins and antioxidants. * Acai berries: The fruit of the South American acai palm is a big seller in organic grocery stores. Acai berries are rich in vitamin C, but so are a majority of fruits, notably kiwi fruit and in particular golden kiwi fruit.…

Surprise, Surprise! 8 Vegetables That Are Actually Fruits

July 29, 2017 Loknath Das8, Actually, Are, Fruits, Surprise!, That, vegetables

Think you know your fruits from your vegetables? You’ll be surprised. There are many fruits in the plant kingdom that are often mistaken as vegetables. Now, this simply means that some foods may be classified as fruits biologically but are often used as vegetables in savoury dishes and hence the confusion. In botanical terms, a fruit is basically a seed-bearing part of a plant that develops from the ovary of a flowering plant, whereas vegetables are all the other parts of a plant such as its roots, leaves and the stems. Therefore, it is…

The Many Benefits of Rye That Make it Healthier Than Wheat and Barley

July 25, 2017 Loknath Das'many, and, Barley, Benefits, Healthier, It, Make, of, Rye, Than, That, The, Wheat

Rye is a grass that is closely associated with wheatand barley and yet is superior to the two. It is an extremely versatile grain. Also known as secale cereal, rye is a grain from Russia, and was dominantly grown there, but now is available all across the world. It is a powerhouse of antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals. It is intriguing to observe that such a tiny seed could be loaded with so many benefits. Importantly, it is full of the good carbohydrates that can make you feel fuller than wheat or barley and promote…

7 Foods That You Must Not Eat For a Flat Tummy

July 22, 2017 Loknath Das7, a, Eat, Flat, Foods, for, Must, Not, That, Tummy, You

While most of us make a conscious effort to stay fit and healthy, we are not always able reach our target on time. This may be due to the age factor, but more often than not, it is our diet that plays a significant role. We already know that exercising on a daily basis can help improve blood circulation and respiratory functions, but it may not be the sole factor that leads to the ideal body we dream of. The desire for a flat tummy is a dream for many, and a challenge…