Intake of Sweetener increases the risk of developing diabetes Artificial sweeteners often sound like a sure shot way to reduce the overall caloric intake. However, it increases the chances of developing diabetes. Sweeteners are used as sugar substitute and added … Read More
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Microplastics – Freely Floating In Bottled Water
Microplastics – Freely Floating In Bottled Water Plastic is a synthetic material which doesn’t degrade easily. The consumption of plastic has jumped from one million tons in 1945 to 300 million tons by 2015 (and growing constantly). Plastic can be … Read More
Can you spot an eating disorder?
Can you spot an eating disorder? Eating disorder is prevalent in every strata on society no matter the educational level or social standing. A lot has to do with the advertising industry, where a skinny image of a person is … Read More
Monitoring Salt Intake Essential for Avoiding Hypertension and Maintaining Good Health
Monitoring Salt Intake Essential for Avoiding Hypertension and Maintaining Good Health Keeping a salt shaker at the table or adding salt to a healthy meal, may increase the chances of developing hypertension. According to new research study conducted by … Read More
Health Benefits of Guava
There are many Health Benefits of Guava. Guava is a produce of the tropics. The fruit is eaten fresh and also widely processed into beverages, syrup, ice cream, and jams. Often referred to as the apple of the tropics, it contains antioxidant poly-phenolic and … Read More
Health Benefits of Jujube / Ber
Ziziphus Mauritiana is also known as Indian Jujube / Anab or ber. It is commonly grown in India and China. 5 Health Benefits of Indian Jujube Helps build immunity – very good source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C … Read More
Health Benefits of Persimmons
Health Benefits of Persimmons – It is a fruit grown in warm climate and is a great source of many nutrients. In Latin it is referred to as the ‘food for the gods’. The top 5 health benefits A good … Read More
5 Benefits Of Eating Singhara (Water Caltrop)
Water caltrop (Trapa bispinosa Roxb.) often called singhara in India, is an annual aquatic fruit plant found in tropical, sub-tropical and temperate zone of the world. It’s a free floating , starchy fruit grown in shallow water fields. The fruits … Read More