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Is Kombucha the new super tea?

September 25, 2016 SrijitaIs, Kombucha, New, super, Tea, The

It’s an age-old ferment, but a new-age fancy. Kombucha, a fermented yeast tea, which dates back 2,000 years, has become quite the ‘it’ drink with fitness buffs in the city – being sold in flavours across several stores. But while most nutritionists and home brewers believe it to be filled with goodness from detoxifying to immunity boosting – doctors advise caution before consumption, citing reasons from acidity to toxicity. But whether one chooses to drink or think, the fact is that bottles of the fizzy-sour kombucha – made by adding…

The Classic Belly-Fat Blasting Exercise: How to do Crunches?

September 24, 2016 SrijitaBelly-Fat, Blasting, Classic, Crunches?, Do, exercise:, How, The, to

Let us not talk about washboard abs today. It makes no sense to talk about sprinting when we’ve just managed to be consistent with our morning jog. Fitness is a gradual phenomenon; you don’t get results overnight. It is a laborious process which bears fruits only after a while. The key lies in being consistent. Increase your stamina and lose weight with the correct technique to look the better version of you. Crunches are among the most sought after fitness techniques to get rid of belly fat. However, their effectiveness…

Tried the floating eyeliner yet?

September 17, 2016 Srijitaeyeliner, floating, The, Tried, Yet

Tired of perfecting your winged eyeliner? Here’s a trend that lets your eyeliner float! Called the floating eyeliner, this eye makeup trend is for those who want to try something different. This is perhaps an extension of negative space eyeliner. But what makes this one different is that you will just have to draw a line on your eyelid without connecting them to your inner or outer eye. Though, they might look strange at first glance, this trend has taken the social media by storm with makeup lovers trying it…

Laughter-based exercise may boost health in the elderly

September 17, 2016 Srijitaboost, elderly, exercise:, Health, In, Laughter-based, May, The

Incorporating laughter into a physical activity program could improve older adults’ mental health, aerobic endurance and confidence in their ability to exercise, a study has found. In the study, older adults participated in a moderate-intensity group exercise program called ‘LaughActive’ that incorporates playful simulated laughter — self-initiated as bodily exercise — into a strength, balance and flexibility workout. The findings showed that simulated laughter can be an ideal way for older adults with functional or cognitive impairment. Significant improvements were also found among participants in mental health, aerobic endurance and…

7 Wonderful Benefits of Lemongrass Tea: The Healing Brew

September 16, 2016 Srijita7, Benefits, Brew, Healing, Lemongrass, of, Tea, The, Wonderful

A breezy evening, a great book, some crisp cookies and a steaming hot cup of lemongrass tea – what else could one want? A refreshing beverage, lemongrass tea is also delightfully healthy. The citrusy flavours of lemongrass blend beautifully and make a delicious cup of herbal tea. This perennial plant can be grown easily in your garden or indoors as a potted plant. It requires nothing more than some sun, rich soil and plenty of water. The pleasant citrusy taste is like a reminder of bright and cheerful days. As…

59% Tuna Sold In The U.S Is Not Real Tuna

September 16, 2016 Srijita59%, In, Is, Not, Real, Sold, The, Tuna, U.S.

Tuna being an important commercial fish is a saltwater finfish that belongs to the tribe Thunnini, a sub-grouping of the mackerel family (Scombridae), which together with tuna also includes the bonitos, mackerels, and Spanish mackerels. The detailed scientific report by International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF) states that most important species for commercial and recreational tuna fisheries are yellow fin, bigeye, blue fin and albacore. This fish belongs to a diverse family, but delicious tuna is one of the most desired fish and is enjoyed all over the world in different…