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Pulses are widely consumed across India and implications are economy-wide but their supply is quite scarce. Therefore, the government is coming up with a new policy to control the inflation and stabilize the supply of pulses. The agriculture, food and finance ministries are working on formulating a plan which will observe govt intervention in the importers market. The ultimate goal of the government is to attain self-sufficiency in pulses.

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An experiment conducted showed that the proximity or order in which the food is arranged or presented can manipulate people into making healthy food choices. This shows that food nudging is promising. A review suggests that the tactics of the marketers to place products where the consumers are highly likely to buy can be used to make people improve their diet. Nudging is a trending and innovative way to make this world a healthier place.

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As per the study, you just have to follow these simple steps which will help you lose 10 Kilos in just a month! Cold showers help to lower the body temperature making our body use the fat cells for providing warmth which ultimately aids in weight loss. Make sure you indulge in a filling and high-protein breakfast along with green tea, both of which are directly proportional to weight loss. Apart from that, aggressive exercise and soaking in some sun will help to a great extent. Go ahead, be active and lose weight!

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A recent study has revealed that one of the biggest reason behind the weak memory of children is the deficiency of essential minerals like zinc and iron. It claims that children aged between 6 to 11 years of age have lower levels of iron and zinc mainly because of the lack of healthy food. Further studies showed that when these children were given these essential nutrients through healthy food continuously for 3 months, they showed significant improvement in the memory.

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The argument has risen because on one hand eggs are an excellent source of proteins and on another hand, it is believed that they increase the risk of heart diseases because of their high cholesterol content. Our liver produces cholesterol when to eat cholesterol-rich foods like eggs. However, studies have proved that consuming eggs has very fewer effects on heart diseases and is far more beneficial than harmful. However, keep monitoring your health.

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Jaggery is a sweetener, unrefined sugar extracted from sugar cane or palm, becoming popular as a healthy alternative to sugar. It has a better nutritional profile that ordinary sugar but is high in calories. It is said to improve the immune system, digestion, and liver health but there is no substantial evidence to support the same. However, eating any source of sugar leads to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.

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For gaining weight in a healthy way you need to consume in larger quantities and get bigger, but at the same time, you must also avoid unhealthy weight gain leading to fat accumulation. The first step is to intake at least 500 extra calories daily to gain weight in a week. Keep exercising and lifting weights but also ensure that you get a proper 8-hour sleep because that is the time when muscles grow faster. Start eating more fruits and veggies and have a protein rich diet. Maintain your intake of carbs and monitor your progress weekly.

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Contradicting the popular belief, a news in the market which will make everyone happy is that Pasta does not really contribute much to weight gain. Those who avoid this awesome Italian dish with a fear of becoming obese can free themselves from the fear and start consuming it again. Moreover, it is also observed that Pasta is associated with a decrease in BMI. It is concluded that Mediterranean diet, when consumed in moderate quantity respecting the variety of elements, is good for your health.

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Influencing the kids to make healthy food choices has become a lot easier for parents as researchers have observed that children who are exposed to animated cartoon characters taking the shapes of healthy vegetables such as cucumber or carrots, prefer to eat salads on their own. The findings show that such a marketing of vegetables in lunchrooms of school tripled the number of students preferring items from salads bar. Moreover, such interventions also showed improvements in the nutrition and performance of students in school.

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A traditional South American drink, Yerba Mate, having the strength of coffee, health benefits of tea and providing the joy of chocolate is gaining worldwide popularity. It is a powerhouse of antioxidants containing beneficial plant nutrients. It also contains good amount of caffeine which increases energy level and boosts mental focus. It may protect against infections and boost the immune system. It aids in weight loss and may improve physical performance.

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