Healthcare
A new study suggests that antibiotics can cause obesity in children. The risk of obesity increases with repeated doses of antibiotics. Research conducted in the UK says that there is a 25% increase risk of obesity which exposed to antibiotics under the age of 2. Researchers recommend that children should not be given antibiotics unless necessary as antibiotics alter the functioning of the gut microbiome which increases the chances of obesity.
Studies have shown that learning more languages is not only impressive but greatly helpful to increase cognitive functions of the brain and also the problem-solving abilities of people. According to the study, children who spoke more than one languages possessed more potential to solve critical problems than who spoke only one language. Also, better intellectual growth and mental development were observed in the former case. For adults, learning another language helps challenge the brain to recognize and interpret different concepts and sounds. It was also found that this skill could help prevent dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Juicing is a process of extracting the juice from fresh vegetables and fruits which is usually done by people for detoxification or to supplement their diet. It is preferred by people who are not able to eat enough fruits and vegetable every day to get enough nutrition. However, eating whole fresh vegetables and fruits is a far better and healthier option than juicing because juicing rids you of beneficial antioxidants and fiber. Juices are unable to provide you with adequate fat or protein and hence, are nutritionally unbalanced. So eating these items directly much healthier.
Keeping your bones strong is as essential for maintaining the overall health of our body for everyday living. The best way to do that is to consume foods which are rich sources of calcium and vitamin D in our regular diet. This helps to prevent diseases like osteoporosis which makes our bones break and brittle. Top foods which provide sufficient calcium and vitamin D are Milk, Yoghurt, Soya Beans, Ladies Finger, Cheese, Sesame Seeds, Oranges, Cinnamon and Almonds. Apart from that, eggs and spinach are also good sources of Vitamin D.
Turmeric, also known as Haldi is a powerful and healthy spicy ingredient in Indian cooking and it's medicinal properties go back to Ayurveda. Adding turmeric milk to your regular diet has various health and lifestyle benefits. It improves memory and the quality of sleep. It helps in faster healing especially after illness, physical trauma or surgery. It has anti-allergic, antiseptic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory properties and also acts as an anti-ageing tonic. However, only a pinch of turmeric should be added in the milk for regular consumption.
The refined coconut oil has been considered bad because of high saturated fat content. But studies have proved that the organic, unrefined, virgin coconut oil is healthy for cooking which is commonly available in stores. A population who regularly consumes coconut is in great health. Coconut oil is a great source of saturated medium chain fatty acids which boosts energy, improves satiety and helps to lose weight. They resist high heat and help to kill pathogens. They are found to improve blood lipids in both, humans and animals.
The dry Gulaal and well colors used during Holi are not derived from natural sources and are extremely harmful to skin as they contain mica and lead which are collect on the scalp and irritate the skin. Apart from that, exposure to the sun tans the skin and makes it dull after playing. The basic precautions are applying a sunscreen before going out, conditioner on hair, transparent nail varnish on nails etc. After returning, use a cleansing cream or lotion after washing your face with plain water. You can use Sesame seeds and Vegetable oil to make your own cleanser.
The Indian Council of Medical Research recently submitted a report stating that more than fifty percent of women (particularly pregnant women) and children suffer from the deficiency of iron. Most of them are anemic and suffer the deficiency of Vitamin D because of poor diet and lack of nutrition. According to a nutritionist, during pregnancy and menopause and also during every monthly cycle, a women’s body goes through a lot of effort and hence, it is vital to maintaining a dietary balance by consuming nutrition-rich foods. Whole grains, diary products, fish, flax seeds, green leafy veggies, ginger, garlic, oranges, amla etc are good for regulare consumption.
Unlike other items, some food items should not be stored in a fridge as soon as you shop them home. For example, tomatoes will not ripen if stored in a fridge and will lose flavour. Storing Potatoes in the fridge will turn their starch into sugar and spoil their texture and become sweet and faded when cooked. Ripe bananas can be stored in the fridge but if they are put in while they are green and hard, they would not ripen. Onions and Garlic should also be stored in a dry place and not in a refrigerator.
It may come as a surprise to you but few food items that we consume regularly considering healthy are avoided by the nutritionists like Canned soup, smoothies, popcorn and a can of Cola. According to the Daily mail, Canned soup contains plenty of salts. The popcorns are now popular in butter and chocolate form instead of being available in plain whole grain form. A small can of Cola gives you seven teaspoons of sugar. Their regular consumption leads to substantial weight gain and increased risk of Type II diabetes and heart diseases. They can also cause decaying of your tooth.