Food
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.
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.
The best way to handle a cough, sore throat, asthma, infections or breathing issues is with the help of a powerful natural antibiotic. A healthy mixture of 6 garlic cloves, 4 teaspoons of ACV, half a cup of honey and water can be a powerful natural remedy to boost immunity. Crush the garlic first, then mix all the ingredients and store it for the entire night. Strain the liquid in the morning then store it in another container. Consume 5 drops daily to boost immunity and if you are infected, take a teaspoon every 2 hours.
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.
Are you a junk foodie and looking for ways to stop the cravings and reduce appetite? A new research has suggested that a powdered food supplement can be of great help in reducing the craving of junk food, based on the molecule produced by bacteria in our gut. The results have earlier shown that the compound produced signals the brain to reduce appetite.
The discovery of this amazing rainforest berry containing powerful anti-cancer properties has given a new hope to the world. It might even turn out as a permanent cure for cancer. The rainforest plant is called Brushwood tree, seeds of which grow exclusively in north Queensland. The seeds contain an extremely high amount of cancer-fighting properties. It is said that cancer gets destroyed within minutes just after consuming them.
Most people adopt a healthier or a specific food diet with a hope to reduce their belly fat or size of waistlines. But recently scientists have come up with a super diet which reportedly will be able to transform your health permanently. This diet is called “Fasting Mimicking Diet” (FMD). It is strictly made up of a variety of essential nutrients in a precise ratio. It is said that following this only for five days will change everything. Go give it a try!
There is a lot of confusion over hybrid foods. If you think that taking a part of Kiwi and Banana, putting their flesh together and burying them in a pot will give you a Baniwi, you are crazy. It is not impossible to mix two different fruits or vegetables together and creating new ones. However, hybrid foods have to come from the same genus or species but bananas and kiwis do not. So it is not real.
Curd is a great dairy product with natural health benefits but did you know that it can also aid in preventing the risk of breast cancer? It is studied that intake of probiotics might actually increase the proportion of beneficial bacteria in the breast and thereby prevent the risk of cancer. The two beneficial bacteria produce antioxidants that neutralise reactive oxygen species which can potentially cause DNA damage leading to cancer.
Recently a study has found that to avoid the risk of type-2 diabetes, a plant-based diet can be highly beneficial. Diabetics are restricted with various food choices and still need to meet their daily dose of nutrition. A plant-based diet is claimed to provide high fibre, unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants and micronutrients such as magnesium which together helps to prevent type-2 diabetes.