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7 Incredible Benefits of Celery in Fighting the Risk of Cancer

January 24, 2017 Srijita7, Benefits, Cancer, Celery, fighting, In, Incredible, of, Risk, The

Celery, scientifically known as Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family – Apiaceae, which also includes parsley, carrots, fennel, coriander, parsnips, cumin and others. Celery is an excellent source of antioxidants and healthy enzymes. It is also a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6. By including it in your diet, you will not only lower the risk of cancer but also prevent a host of other diseases and health concerns, thanks to the numerous medicinal properties of this leafy veggie. Celery had…

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…

A Diet Rich in Fruits and Vegetables Outweighs The Risks of Pesticides

January 19, 2017 Srijitaa, and, Diet:, Fruits, In, of, Outweighs, Pesticides, Rich, risks, The, vegetables

When you shop for groceries, do you carry a copy of the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen,” list with you? It’s a list of the 12 vegetables and fruits with the most pesticides, and some people only buy organic versions of the items on the list. It’s the companion piece to the “Clean Fifteen,” which showcases the 15 options with the least pesticides. These annual reports generate a lot of media coverage, and their presence seems to influence our grocery shopping habits. But research shows that the lists – which…

6 Incredible Benefits of Asparagus, the Nutrient Powerhouse

January 17, 2017 Srijita6, Asparagus, Benefits, Incredible, Nutrient, of, Powerhouse, The

A popular ingredient in gourmet dishes across the world, asparagus scores high for its delicate flavour and appealing form. When in season, it comes packed with health boosting goodness that adding it to your daily diet can help you in numerous ways. Asparagus or garden asparagus, scientifically called Asparagus officinalis, is a member of the Lily family. It is very labour intensive to grow, and perhaps is the reason why it comes with a high price tag. Garden asparagus was first cultivated in Greece about 2500 years ago and was…

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 long will you live? Your blood test can give the answer

January 13, 2017 SrijitaAnswer, Blood, Can, Give, How, Live, long, test, The, Will, You, Your

Believe it or not, scientists at Boston University claim to have discovered a game-changing blood test that could help predict lifespans. The study, published in the journal Aging Cell on Friday, used biomarker data collected from 5,000 blood samples and analysed it against the donors’ health developments over the subsequent eight years. Together, they identified patterns which indicated both good and bad futures. Specifically, their chances of getting age-related diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes. In all, the researchers generated 26 different predictive biomarker signatures. The breakthrough means…