Introduction Obesity is an ailment that is characterized by disproportionate body fat accumulation. People diagnosed as medically obese generally are affected by genetic, behaviour as well as environmental factors that are not easy to have power over with dieting. Obesity usually occurs due to the consumption of too many calories and not involving in enough physical …
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Binge eating is not taken seriously by many people, but it is a serious issue. Binge eating is the urge to eat something in between the meals and is quite common in people who are working for weight loss. It has been observed that people with body image issues struggling to lose weight often end …
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National Nutrition Week is an initiative by the Central Government of India and is observed every year from 1st-to-7th September throughout the country to spread awareness about the significance of nutrition. The theme for this year is “Go Further With Food” There is no denying the fact that India falls among the world’s fastest growing …
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Overcoming anxiety without medications requires introducing lifestyle changes and these calls for changing your diet. There are foods that help treat anxiety and foods that give rise to anxiety but by picking the right foods, you can considerably cut down on the amount of anxiety you experience and perhaps make your mood better. Here are …
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The sweet, earthy root vegetables have gained a lot of importance in the recent days. Beets are considered to be the star ingredient that can be used in salads, juices, soups and much more. These are considered to be tremendously good for your heart, mind and your muscles. Obtainable in the summer, fall as well …
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We read a lot of food based articles which talk about carbs, proteins and fat. There are various write ups on the importance of these nutrients and what a perfect balanced diet should consist of. However, when we talk about these nutrients, fibre is something which we most often miss out on. But do you …
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I am Broccoli, a super food, and I have various health benefits: I can make you look younger. Consuming me can reduce the risk of diabetes, heart diseases, obesity and overall mortality I supply loads of nutrients for fewer calories. A 100 gm of raw broccoli adds only 34 Calories. I am an excellent source …
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Different foods contain different amount of nutrients. Nutrients are chemical substances present in food, which the body needs to carry out its functions. And food is the source of all the nutrients except vitamin D. When the diet does not supply all nutrients in the required amount, it results in ill health. A diet is …
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