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How butter became a villain — and why it’s actually really good for you

December 28, 2016 Srijitaa, Actually, and, became, Butter, for, Good, How, Its, really, villain, Why, You

Is there any ingredient that conjures up as much love — and guilt — this time of year as butter? According to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, about 25 percent of all US butter sales take place in November and December, when home chefs are preparing their office Christmas cookies and presents of spiced nuts and rugelach. The Calorie Control Council warns that when you sit down for that big Yuletide meal, you could end up downing the equivalent of 3 1/2 sticks by the end of the night. And…

10 Fruits That Are Even Healthier Than You Think

December 27, 2016 Srijita10', Are, Even, Fruits, Healthier, Than, That, Think!, You

While you’ve been busy putting in some major sweat sessions at the gym and eating protein-rich and metabolism-boosting foods, there’s a good chance you’ve been eating plenty of fruits as well. If you typically go straight for the apples and bananas and never stray from your norm, you’ll want to take a look at this list of the top 10 fruits that are even healthier than you think. 1. Papaya You may not find these fruits growing anywhere near your apple orchards, but this tropical fruit offers a ton of…

Is Soya Bad for Your Health? Here’s Why You Should Have it Sparingly

December 27, 2016 SrijitaBad, for, Have, Health, Here's, Is, It, Should, Soya, Sparingly, Why, You, Your

In recent times soya has been much talked about and touted as the new big thing, especially for vegetarians. However, studies indicate that the health benefits of soya may have been greatly exaggerated, mostly by the soya industry itself. In fact, soya makes its way into almost all processed food because of its versatility. Also, soya is cheap and in abundance. It adds thickness, creaminess and bulk to processed food. Now healthy or not, that is a question I have set out to answer.Doctors agree that eating soya on a…

5 nasty skin conditions you can pick up at the gym

December 27, 2016 Srijita5%;, at, Can, Conditions:, Gym, nasty, pick, skin, The, Up, You

Next time you hunker down on that bench, consider all the other guys who sweated their way through their workouts there, too. Along with that pool of perspiration, the other guys could be leaving a host of other nasty things behind. Things like viruses, bacteria, and fungi that can cause some gross, uncomfortable, or even serious skin conditions if they make their way into your body. Here, 5 nasty skin conditions you can pick up at the gym—and what you need to do to cure them, stat. (For the ultimate…

Here’s How Pregnancy Changes Your Brain to Make You a Better Mom

December 24, 2016 Srijitaa, Better, Brain, Changes, Here's, How, Make, mom, Pregnancy?, to, You, Your

Thinking about having a baby, but worried you’re not cut out for motherhood? You may take some comfort in this news: Pregnancy causes changes in a woman’s brain that appear to make her better able to care for her child, say researchers in Spain. Their new study is the first to show that giving birth involves long-lasting changes—for at least two years afterward—in the structure of a woman’s brain. It’s long been known that pregnancy causes hormonal and chemical surges throughout the body, but until now its impact on the…

5 Foods You Shouldn’t Eat If You Have Psoriatic Arthritis

December 24, 2016 Srijita5%;, Arthritis, Eat, Foods, Have, if, Psoriatic, Shouldn't, You

What to eat (and avoid) if you have psoriatic arthritis If you have psoriatic arthritis, there are a lot of reasons to eat healthy. The autoimmune disease, which strikes up to 30% of people who have psoriasis, can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. And because extra pounds put added pressure on joints—potentially worsening psoriatic arthritis symptoms and leading to deterioration of the joints over time—patients should make it a goal to maintain a healthy weight, says Marie Jhin, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in the Bay Area who…