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Indulge in healthy, fruity delights to beat the heat

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As the mercury continues to soar in the capital, food aficionados can now indulge in fruity delights with a specially crafted menu boasting of savoury desserts and coolers that aim to “encourage healthy eating”. Curated by chef Namrata Sanwal of luxury boutique hotel The Park, the menu boasts of delicious desserts like the Honey and Melon Parafait, Jamun Brule and Litchi Mousse among others. The desserts will be finalised and will be included in the menu of Cha Bar cafe here by next month. If you are looking to incorporate…

Want to choose healthy food? Consider brightly lit restaurants

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Next time you visit a restaurant, make sure it is well-lit, as researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have found that people are more likely to order healthy food if they are dining in bright light . Those dining in well-lit rooms are about 16-24 per cent more likely to order healthy foods than those in dimly lit rooms, researchers said. “We feel more alert in brighter rooms and therefore tend to make more healthful, forward-thinking decisions,” said Dipayan Biswas from University of South Florida in the US. Researchers surveyed 160…

Add a dash of vinegar to your meals for better health

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Don’t just assume that vinegar is used for the flavour it adds to food. It has a number of health benefits , which is why you should ensure that it finds place in your kitchen. Containing high quantities of acetic acid, vinegar is said improve how well your body absorbs essential minerals from your meals. Women should include vinegar in their meals because it helps the body absorb more calcium. Certain studies say that vinegar is also helpful in keeping blood sugar levels in check. This is especially useful for…

Give a Break to High Calorie Desserts, Try Yogurt

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PhotoCredit:istock Yogurt, the super food not only known for its health benefits but hailed by experts as the ‘nectar of immortality’, is getting a taste uplift with myriad flavoured options and being recommended by them as a healthier switch from ice creams and high-calorie sugar-loaded desserts. Believed to be of Turkish origin, yogurt is an excellent source of vitamin D, protein and calcium and can make up for the meals people are missing out on, says celebrity chef Rakhee Vaswani. Hailing this bacterial fermented milk product as an ideal option…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): How to Manage Your Diet & Lifestyle

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A problem that’s become increasingly common, Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS, is an intestinal disorder characterised by constipation, bloating, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and/or cramping. The symptoms of this digestive disorder are so inconsistent and unpredictable that you may often confuse it with a temporary shift in bowel movements.IBS is not a diseases but a syndrome manifested by an increase in the sensitivity and altered motility of the Gastro Intestinal (GI) tract. Usually there is no tissue damage, no inflammation and the immune system is not involved. The system of a…

Eating More Fruits and Vegetables Leads to a Happier Life

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PhotoCredit:istock Apart from reducing the risk of cancer and heart attacks, consuming up to eight portions of more fruit and vegetables a day can substantially increase people’s happiness levels in life, finds a new study. “Eating fruit and vegetables apparently boosts our happiness far more quickly than it improves human health,” said Andrew Oswald, professor at the University of Warwick in London. The findings showed that happiness increased incrementally for each extra daily portion of fruit and vegetables up to eight portions per day. People who changed from almost no…