Junk Food
A government study has found about 5 different toxins, lead, heavy metals antimony, cadmium, chromium and the compound DEHP or Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate, in the cold drinks manufactured by two MNCs namely, PepsiCo and Coca-cola. The study was carried out on Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Coca-cola, 7up and Sprite from PET bottles they were in. Hence, beware of the health consequences!
There is no shortage of weight loss tips, although some are downright harmful and totally useless. The most common weight loss misconception is to be happy, you need to weigh less. Another common misconception is about fat-free foods and sugar. Such misconceptions are creating serious problems especially for the body shamed teenage girls.Stop following these tips before they sabotage your health.
You probably should take a hint from the fact that a food poisoning expert has sworn himself off from these foods. Firstly raw oysters as they contain microbial growth that attacks your system. Unwashed vegetables as they have higher chances of contamination. They have also sworn not to eat raw sprouts and raw meat. Moreover, uncooked eggs are also harmful to the body along with unpasteurized milk and juices.
It’s not a surprise that Mumbai is the most happening city of the country. According to a study, Mumbaikars consume unhealthy food and are leading a sedentary lifestyle but they are very much happy. This was a pan-India based survey which found that 4 people out of 10 in the city are having high cholesterol issues, which is a big risk for heart disease yet it is the happiest place compared to other big cities. It is believed that survey is an effective way to make people health conscious.
Due to air pollution, sedentary lifestyle, and unhygienic conditions, immunodeficiency has raised an alarming situation. According to the experts, at present, there is no authentic data to conclude this but it is no hidden fact that many numbers of urban kids are falling prey to common diseases every month. To check on this disease, India has been suggested to be careful and emphasize on newborn screening.
It is in almost everything and is nearly impossible this one tiny ingredient which could easily ruin your hard fitness efforts. Sugar is very easy to overeat. It causes additional cravings. It increases insulin resistance and feeds the bad gut bacteria. Sugar when consumed in excess, makes you acidic. Limit yourself to sugary foods or include alkaline foods too in your diet. Consult your GP in you are much concerned.
Due to unhygienic conditions of the kitchen where the food is cooked and due to lack of knowledge of the quality of ingredients used in cooking, restaurant food can be very unhealthy. Sometimes the fish is not cleaned, salads & fruits may not be washed well, fruit juices may not be made using fresh fruits etc are some unhealthy scenarios. Top of all, fried foods cause a lot of harm to the body if they are fried using unhealthy, cheap and low-quality cooking oils. Be safe!
These straws are as indestructible as all other plastic materials and not only causing harm to our immediate environment but also to the environment of the ocean. They are literally killing whales in the ocean. According to the data, about 500 million straws are dumped in the oceans every day which is eventually consumed by whales, shutting their bodies down. When the dead whales are cut open, they spill out the plastic!
Recently, after a long wait, a study has finally proved that consuming fast food helps in weight loss. The study shows that after two weeks of strict dieting, fitness freaks who were allowed to have one “cheat day” for eating whatever they desire were the people who stuck to their diet plan in the long run. According to the results, the researchers observed that having occasional indulgence makes the dieting more sustainable.
If you cannot stop eating when it comes to your favourite food, maybe you should look out for the symptoms of food addiction. Food addiction is a serious psychological condition that affects people irrespective of gender and age. It can cause several health issues. The symptoms of food addiction include fatigue, nausea, indigestion, lack of control over shopping and wanting to eat alone. Food addiction is highly related to overeating.