Cereal with milk best way to start the day
A new study has revealed that the healthiest breakfast choice is cereal with milk.
According to the research, breakfast is the key to a healthy lifestyle determining the quality of your whole day’s nutrition.
And the best way to start the morning is with a simple bowl of cereal, as it makes people less likely to turn to fatty, sugary food through the rest of the day. Read more
Why eating right is important?
Does your youngster exasperate you with his/ her eating habits? Do they insist on making burgers, French fries and pizzas a part of their regular diet? Health experts are warning that with a change in lifestyles, there is a generation growing up eating unhealthy foods and following fad diets. Dietician Charmi Gala says recent times have seen eating disorders affecting youngsters at an alarming rate. Read more
Health benefits of orange
Orange is known to have several benefits and is among the most popular fruits around the world.
Oranges can be had not only as a snack but also as a major recipe ingredient in various dishes. Nowadays orange juice is an integral part of a healthy breakfast thus promoting a healthy start to the day. They’re mainly available in two categories – sweet and bitter, with the former being the type most commonly consumed. Generally an orange should have smoothly textured skin and be firm and heavy for its size. These will have higher juice content than those that are either spongy or lighter in weight.
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Your glass of fruit juice can up cancer risk
A glass of juice in the morning is believed to be the healthy way to start a day, but Australian scientists have claimed that some fruit juices contain so much sugar that they actually increase the risk of certain cancers, rather than preventing them.
They said, in fact, by the time the drink has been processed and packaged, many of the ingredients in fruit that protect against tumours have been lost, the Daily Mail reported. Read more
Busted: The Myth of the Fat Burning Zone
A popular myth is that there is a specific range of heart rates in which you must exercise to burn fat. Even many cardio machines display a “fat-burning one” on their panels, encouraging people to exercise in a specific heart rate range. But have you ever wondered if you really have to exercise in a specific heart rate zone to lose fat? And what happens if you move out of this “fat-burning zone”? You use both fat and carbohydrates for energy during exercise, with these two fuels providing that energy on a sliding scale. Confused? Let’s take a look at why the fat burning zone is a myth. Read more
Pomegranate juice melts belly fat
It can help prevent cancer, is good for your heart and can even boost your sex life.
Now, scientists believe that pomegranate juice has the power to reduce the fat around the stomach – the ‘spare tyre’ in men or the ‘muffin top’ in women.
After just one month, volunteers who consumed a bottle of pomegranate juice daily were found to be less likely to develop fatty cells around their abdomen.
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Top 5 superfoods for instant energy
Ginseng tea
Known for centuries as an antioxidant cure-all, ginseng is also a stimulant which provides increased energy and concentration. It’s difficult to find dried ginseng, never mind fresh, so we recommend getting your fill of this ancient root through a cup of ginseng tea. Its warmth will have a calming effect on your nerves while simultaneously giving you the energy to power through any late-night task.
Bananas
Boasting three naturally-occurring sugars – sucrose, fructose, and glucose – bananas are an obvious choice for a quick energy boost. But don’t let all that sugar fool you into thinking the fix is only temporary. Bananas also contain fibre, which will help sustain the glucose levels in your blood, thus giving you a steady source of energy over a longer period of time. Read more
Foods for your eyes, skin, hair
Get glowing skin, thicker hair, lustrous peepers and a fitter body, all with a little help from these super foods, says nutritionists.
You don’t have to starve yourself to look good. All you need is to eat the right foods. Here’s a beauty diet plan carefully put together by our expert to help you look fabulous
Eyes
Green vegetables: Spinach, zucchini, broccoli and brussels sprouts contain a caroteinoid called lutein and a pigment called zeaxanthinan. Both defend your cells from free radicals and help keep your eyes lustrous. Avoid overcooking for best benefits. Steam or saute, instead.
- Orange and other vegetables that are rich in antioxidants and fibre work against under-eye puffiness.
Skin
Probiotic yoghurt: It contains good bacteria that help your skin look healthy. Eczema sufferers can benefit a great deal from a daily intake.
Fish: Oily fish such as sardines and mackerel contain omega-3 fatty acids that reduce skin inflammation and keep it moisturised. They also promote elasticity, keeping wrinkles at bay. Read more
Fruits we eat are loaded with chemicals
Fruits and vegetables are known to be possessing antioxidant and anti-ageing factors. If they are a source of harmful chemicals as well, then are we heading towards fitness or otherwise?
Fresh colourful fruits and vegetables are a beautiful sight, commonly seen in this season of the year. Health consultants highly recommend fruits and salads in their prescriptions and we take the best advantage of the availability of the range of variety in the markets. But how close we are to nature, when we are consuming these fruits is a very big question mark. Fruits and vegetables are known to be possessing antioxidant and anti-ageing factors. If they are a source of harmful chemicals as well, then are we heading towards fitness or otherwise? Read more
Time to go bananas
With bananas being sold at dirt-cheap prices at this time of the year, it might be tempting to re-evaluate the benefits that this little tropical fruit has to offer. Here is the lowdown on why you should be going bananas, at least when it comes to your diet:
Naturally rich in Potassium
With ample amounts of potassium in them, bananas help maintain the electrolyte balance in the cells of the body. Higher levels of potassium in the body can help lower the risk of strokes. Being low in salt, it’s good for BP patients as they need to be careful about their daily intake of salt. Read more