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Keep your sugar levels under control with regular exercise

November 20, 2017 Loknath DasControl, exercise:, Keep, Levels, regular:, Sugar, Under, With, Your

Among all the ways you can keep your diabetes in check, working out is one of the best. There is a strong link between exercise and sugar levels in diabetes. Basic lifestyle changes and regular exercise can help you manage diabetes. Ranging from sugar control to weight management, staying active offers great benefits. Many studies aimed at finding an answer to this have concluded the positive impact of exercise on your sugar levels. Exercise in diabetes type 1 is as important as in type 2, says Dr Walia Murshida Huda (Senior Medical…

6 Reasons to Swap Your Regular Chai With Herbal Hibiscus Tea

November 11, 2017November 11, 2017 Loknath Das6, Chai, Herbal, Hibiscus, reasons, regular:, Swap, Tea, to, With, Your

Tea is, undoubtedly, one of the most comforting beverages. Besides the regular black tea and green tea, a new class of herbal and caffeine free teas has emerged in the last few years. These herbal teas are actually infusions of herbs, plants, spices or flowers that add flavour and many health benefits to your cup of tea. Hibiscus tea is one such herbal tea which has been used in traditional medicine for many years as a remedy for high blood pressure and also for its potent antioxidant properties. Hibiscus tea is a…

Boost your heart health by increasing your intake of these potassium-rich foods

November 2, 2017 Loknath Dasboost, by, Foods, Health, Heart, Increasing, Intake, of, potassium-rich, these, Your

What you eat plays a huge role in your overall health and well being. Potassium is an important mineral that some people tend to lack. It is essential for the transmission of nerve impulses, as well as muscle contraction (particularly the heart) and good kidney function, and plays a role in fighting high blood pressure, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Potassium is naturally present in pulses, such as white beans, chickpeas and lentils, vegetables (chard, spinach, potatoes, cabbage, mushrooms), fruit (avocado, banana, apricots, citrus fruit, blackcurrants), and dried…

Dark chocolate enriched with olive oil is good for your heart, study suggests

October 28, 2017 Loknath DasChocolate, Dark, enriched, for, Good, Heart, Is, Oil, olive, Study, Suggests, With, Your

Chocolate is so often demonised as being bad for your teeth and waistline but the fact is that, in moderation, it can have some pretty surprising health benefits– especially when it comes to your heart. A new Italian study has found that a daily serving of dark chocolate enriched with extra virgin olive oil boosted participants’ cardiovascular health and lowered the risk of potentially fatal problems later in life. Couple this with previous studies suggesting that the sweet treat can also reduce stress and even prevent diabetes, and chocolate is well on its way…

6 reasons you shouldn’t eat lunch at your desk, explains a food psychologist

October 28, 2017 Loknath Das6, a, at, Desk, Eat, Explains, Food., lunch, psychologist, reasons, Shouldn't, You, Your

New research by Grace Say Aloe has revealed that 40% of office workers typically opt for ‘al deskco dining’ when lunchtime rolls around. Multi-tasking your way through lunch by trying to eat whilst taking phone calls and typing emails may feel like the best way to get through everything at once. But according to top food psychologist,Dr Christy Fergusson, you should avoid eating lunch at your desk, where possible. Here’s Dr Christy Ferguson’s six reasons why you should avoid eating lunch at your desk and her tips on how to…

Is Eating Water Better Than Drinking It? Here’s How To Include Edible H20 In Your Diet

October 25, 2017 Loknath DasBetter, Diet:, Drinking, Eating, Edible, H20, Here's, How, In, Include, Is, It, Than, to, Water, Your

Reams have been written about the significance of drinking water. Regular water intake is essential to our health as our body does not really have a fixed reservoir of water and keeps losing it in the form of urine and sweat. Adequate water supply also helps maintain smooth functioning of some of the most essential bodily processes like maintaining the electrolyte balance, preventing constipation, supplying oxygen and essential nutrients to the body as well as to the brain, facilitating digestionand flushing waste and toxins out of the body. Dehydration or lack of water will…