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Is the obesity solution in the garden?

September 1, 2016 Srijitagarden, In, Is, Obesity, solution, The

Last week I spoke at the launch of the Empower Project, a joint initiative between Garden to Table and Life Education Trust, supported with funding from The Warehouse. Here’s a version of what I said at that event. I have always thought it a bit strange that we refer to obesity as an epidemic. Using this word implies being fat is somehow catching, like a virus. However, looking at our childhood obesity statistics, you can see that there are some factors which, just as with viruses, make it more likely…

9 Healthy Snacks to Pack for the Beach

August 30, 2016 Srijita9, Beach, for, Healthy, Pack, Snacks, The, to

Who doesn’t love a day at the beach? The sea air, the sand, the waves…the snacks. Although the occasional hot dog or greasy fries won’t kill you, they probably won’t leave you feeling your best, either. We created a list of some portable snacks to tote along that will silence the call of the snack bar, satisfy any craving, give you plenty of energy to enjoy the day and keep you looking hot in your swimsuit. Enjoy! Skinny Pop All Natural Popcorn : Sure, you can buy popcorn at the…

The Thyroid Diet: 6 Ways to Heal Thyroid with Food

August 30, 2016 Srijita6, Diet:, Food., Heal, The, Thyroid, to, Ways, With

Thyroid is the most important, yet the most neglected gland in our body. The butterfly-shaped gland secretes hormones that manage essential functions in the body like metabolising food, regulating our sleep pattern, weight management, mood swings, depression and anxiety.Healthcare practitioners solely rely on blood tests, and subsequently ‘prescription hormone therapy’ to treat thyroid related problems. The attention to food and nutrients to encourage proper functioning of the gland is often ignored. The nutrients that the thyroid gland needs are easily available in many food items. Let’s use the right information…

6 Surprising Spicy Food Benefits: Turn Up The Heat!

August 27, 2016 Srijita6, Benefits, Food., heat, Spicy, Surprising, The, turn, Up

Spicy food is hot right now, and for good reason. Here are 6 spicy food benefits you need to know. We all love a little spice now and then, primarily for the way it thrills the taste buds and enhances the flavour of any dish. But did you know that spicy food is actually good for you? According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, green and red peppers are a powerhouse of essential minerals and contain high levels of Vitamin C. Here are 6 reasons you need to set your…

Handstand: The Unsung Hero of the Fitness World

August 24, 2016 SrijitaFitness, Handstand:, Hero, of, The, Unsung, World

Yoga is not just a way to stay fit, it is also about finding inner peace while you sit still. The practice makes you more aware of your body and your senses as you breathe in and out, while simultaneously focusing on different muscles of your body as you get a nice, long stretch. If you have kept away from yoga because you feel it is ancient and boring, think again! We live in a dynamic age where it is easier for two forms of art to find common ground…

How Two Of the World’s Top Athletes Battled Burnout

August 18, 2016 SrijitaAthletes, Battled, Burnout, How, of, The, Top, Two, World's

At age 35, Ervin is the oldest male swimmer on the U.S. team at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, competing in his third Olympics. He has racked up two gold medals at Rio, one in the 50-meter freestyle and one as part of the 4×100 freestyle relay team, racing in the prelims. Koudele, 36, an endurance runner from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is on pace to become the first woman to complete the Grand Slam Plus, a series of seven-day, 155-mile running events in extreme climates. Koudele was…