to Archives - Page 121 of 183

French say ‘non’ to food waste – should we do the same?

September 1, 2016 Srijita'Same, Do, Food., French, Say, Should, The, to, waste, We, –, ‘non’

The French are a pretty innovative nation. They lead the world in style and they’re pretty good at putting ingredients together on a plate to make a stunning meal, too. They’re also quite bold when it comes to innovative legislation. They don’t shy away from doing things others might regard as a tad ‘nanny state’. The latest and most interesting is legislation on food waste. France has become the first country in the world to ban supermarkets from throwing away or destroying unsold food, forcing them, instead, to donate it…

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…

Regular nibbling on nuts linked to low inflammation

August 30, 2016 Srijitainflammation, Linked, Low, Nibbling, Nuts, On, regular:, to

Regular nibbling on nuts linked to low inflammation (Richard Coombs/Getty Images) Eating a handful of nuts five times per week may reduce inflammation, a condition that contributes to heart disease, diabetes and many other chronic illnesses, say the authors of a recent U.S. study. This inflammation-dampening effect might be the secret to the health benefits of nuts, the study team writes in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Past research has linked eating nuts to lower rates of heart disease and diabetes, but the exact reason was unknown, senior study author…

Eat oranges to ward off heart disease, diabetes risk

August 30, 2016 SrijitaDiabetes, Disease, Eat, Heart, Off, Oranges, Risk, to, ward

Eat oranges to ward off heart disease, diabetes risk (Getty Images) Higher intake of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons can help keep you healthy as well as prevent harmful effects of obesity-related heart disease, liver disease and diabetes, a study has found. Citrus fruits contain large amounts of antioxidants, a class of which are called flavanones. When humans consume a high-fat diet, they accumulate fat in their bodies. Fat cells produce excessive reactive oxygen species, which can damage cells in a process called oxidative stress. These oxidative stress coupled…

9 Amazing Black Grapes Benefits: From Heart Health to Gorgeous Skin

August 30, 2016 Srijita9, Amazing, Benefits, Black, From, Gorgeous, Grapes, Health, Heart, skin, to

Black grapes, which are known for their velvety colour and sweet flavour, come packed with nutrients and antioxidants. With their cultivation dating back to 6,000 to 8,000 years ago, they are said to be the oldest cultivated fruit in the Near East and Europe, and are botanically known as Vitis vinifera. There are two widely known species of black grapes: the old world species is native to the area across the southeast coast of the Black Sea (near the south of the Caspian Sea) to Afghanistan and is still found…

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…