What a “healthy diet” consists of is probably the most controversial topic in the world. There are so many myths and misconceptions! Did you know that crackers are more harmful to your teeth than sweets? Did you know that a chronic cough can be treated with chocolate and that humans have something in common with potatoes? Well, get ready to be amazed because we’re about to disprove some of the most common “healthy food” myths!…
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Are you a dieter, trying to lose weight? Just grab the right fruit and increase the fat-burning capability of your body without doing much effort. Most fruits carry large amount of natural sugars and when eaten in excess, it quickly converts into fat. However, there are some fruits that actually aid the body in the fat burning process. Adding these fat burning fruits in your daily diet can help you with your weight loss plan….
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Vitamin A: Vitamin A provides retinol and carotenoids and helps prevent old-age blindness in women. Vitamin A also works as a antioxidant agent, helping get rid of radicals so your body cells remain healthy. Vitamin A, among other vitamins is also known for improving immunity. Pumpkins, carrots, tomatoes, and fruits are rich with Vitamin A. Vitamin B: Vitamin B (including B6, B9, and B12 Vitamins) is an important vitamin for women. It helps in facilitating…
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There are hundreds of different foods that can help build muscle. But what if you had to pick only five foods that you could eat for the rest of your life? In that case, you’d want foods that could help cover many different nutritional needs so that you did not lose any precious muscle. Among those needs: Protein to help build and repair muscle and other tissues Fats to encourage proper hormones and reduce inflammation…
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Let it be a housewife, a working woman or a student, beautiful, healthy and radiant skin is what every woman desires for. However, in our busy schedules and disturbed routine, we almost forget that we all were born with a flawlessly beautiful skin and it is up to us to take care of it properly. Aging is natural but to delay the signs of aging on our skin is in our own hands. A youthful…
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These healthy meal ideas will give you a varied and balanced diet during Ramadan. They include ingredients from the five major food groups. The meal plan has been written by medical experts in consultation with Islamic scholars. Fluids (water and juices) and dates should be added to each Suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (dinner – the meal that ends the day’s fast). The fast is broken with dates, followed by dinner. Suhoor Option 1: a…
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Don’t break your fast with a feast or you may put on weight instead of losing it. If you are not careful, food eaten during the pre-dawn and dusk meals can cause some weight gain. Dr. says feasting during the non-fasting hours can be unhealthy. He recommends approaching the fast with discipline, or an opportunity to lose weight and be healthier could be wasted. “The underlying message behind Ramadan is self-discipline and self-control,” he says….
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Cherry is an attractive mouthwatering and thirst-quenching fruit. It contains plenty of minerals like potassium, copper, manganese, calcium, iron, copper and Phosphorous. Cherry is a “superfruit”. It is a rich source of dietary fiber and it also contains powerful antioxidants like anthocyanins, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Bioflavonoids, Ellagic acid, Perillyl, Melatonin. Health Benefits of Cherries are Cherries contains low fat and high water content.The water content in cherries boosts the energy levels and aids in…
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Eating fruit provides health benefits — people who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Fruits provide nutrients vital for health and maintenance of your body. Health Benefits Eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may reduce risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke. Eating a diet rich in…
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