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Eat More Homemade Food to Keep Diabetes at Bay

July 8, 2016 Srijitaat, Bay, Diabetes, Eat, Food., Homemade, Keep, More, to

Ditching homemade food for that king size burger and French fries can add not only extra kilos around your belly but may also increase the risk of developing diabetes, a study has warned. Individuals who often ate from outside, typically fast food were more prone to gain weight — a major cause for developing Type 2 diabetes, the researchers said. Concerns have been raised that such people have a diet that is rich in energy but relatively poor in nutrients — this could lead to weight gain, which is, in…

Eid 2016: 6 Tips From a Nutritionist to Stay Healthy This Eid

July 8, 2016 Srijita2016:, 6, a, Eid, From, Healthy, Nutritionist, Stay, This, Tips:, to

Eid ul-Fitr, the most celebrated Muslim festival, is just round the corner with the holy month of Ramadan coming to an end. Eid 2016 is celebrated to mark the end of Ramadan and to welcome the month of Shawwal. This festival is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm worldwide, with a range of scrumptious delicacies laid down for a feast. After fasting for a month, it is natural for one to want to indulge into some yummy treats. However, keeping in mind what your body has been subject to, practicing…

How to make your own tiny garden in a big city

July 7, 2016 Srijitaa, Big, city, garden, How, In, Make, own, tiny, to, Your

Most of us grew up amid lush green lawns, some even running into water bodies that were not polluted back then. But gone are those days, and along with them, those gardens which were once a big part of our childhood. And, if you’ve always wondered how to give your children if not the same, but a similar childhood in the cramped city apartments, here’s some help! We spoke to gardening enthusiast, Rashi Rohatgi (who’s also the director of a Delhi based PR firm, W5 Communication, when she’s not…

This is what Indian offices need to change

July 7, 2016 Srijitachange, Indian, Is, Need, offices, This, to, What

An office worker spends nearly five years sitting at a desk and thus it is important to understand that the ergonomics in relation to office furniture is important. With the league of start-ups, new work culture has cropped up. There are no rigid cabin walls and heavy furniture anymore to keep the equations between the employees at bay. New-age concept furniture is building the backbone of successful offices. We spoke with Umesh Rao, Founder & CEO, Vector Projects to understand what is the latest trend and if Indian offices are…

Zinc deficiency in diet may lead to grave consequences

July 7, 2016 Srijitaconsequences, Deficiency, Diet:, grave, In, Lead, May, to, Zinc

Zinc deficiency in diet must be avoided at every cost as the trace element has an impact on the essential metabolic functions of most living organisms. According to a recent study carried out by the Chair of Animal Nutrition at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), even minimal zinc deficiency impairs digestion, albeit without any typical symptoms such as skin problems or fatigue. Hence, short-term zinc deficiency in the diet should be avoided. The test series established that even slight zinc deficiency in an animal’s diet impedes pancreatic digestive activity…

Diet tips to beat the bloat for a lighter summer

July 7, 2016 Srijitaa, Beat, Bloat, Diet:, for, lighter, summer, The, Tips:, to

Diet tips to beat the bloat for a lighter summer Tummy troubles often turn us into fart and burp factories. Now, you can beat the bloat with these expert nutrition tips. Extreme heat can aggravate gastrointestinal problems and so, Dr Rakesh Tandon, Head of Gastroenterology and Medical Director, PSRI Hospital, New Delhi, has shared some remedies that can provide quick and easy relief. He told ANI, “If you do not take enough water and get exposed to hot sun, you may suffer heat exhaustion or heat stroke and faint. So,…