Lifestyle
If you are feeling sleepy or taking long snoozes during the day, it could lead to an increase in bad cholesterol, hypertension, an increase in blood sugar levels and obesity. Such manifestations are collectively known as the metabolic disorder which increases the danger of coronary illness. Thus, daytime tiredness, sleeping for more than 2 hours may prove to be unhealthy. However, sleeping for less than 30 minutes is healthy.
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.
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.
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.
Unbelievable! Did you know the noise we make while eating influences our eating habits and quantity? Yes, it's true. It does. It turns out that more the person is aware of his bites, chomping, crunching or simply chewing, the lesser he consumes. Sound is now typically labelled as on of the forgotten sense for food. To verify this, an experiment was conducted on few people who were made to wear headphones and listen to loud music while eating. it was observed that those who were listening to low sounds consumed more.
According to science, our stomach tends to know when we will eat and starts releasing digestive juices at that time and if you drink water at the very same time, the digestive juices are diluted in the water and it hinders them from breaking down food. As a result, less juice is supplied to digest your food and undigested food gets leaked into the system which leads to heartburn and acid reflux. Drinking water during meals also increases insulin levels of your body. The healthy way is to have a glass of water thirty minutes before a meal.
Time to include a cruciferous vegetable, a new superfood, radish in your regular diet. They are extremely low in calories and contain high anti-congestive properties which help to treat cold and cough and boosts immunity. Radishes are loaded with hypertensive properties and high in phytochemicals which add anti-carcinogenic properties. They contain potassium and high fibre keeping the blood pressure in check, treating diabetes and stomach problems. They are a rich source of Vitamin C, hence, applying a crushed radish on your skin makes you look younger.
Gluten-free food is gaining popularity to be included in a regular diet which is very healthy if cooked right. They must be consumed in balance with other grains and cereals. Quinoa, corn, Brown rice, amaranth, wild rice etc. are some of the grains which are gluten-free. Quinoa is a good gluten-free source of iron, proteins and fibre and is extremely delicious. Brown rice is known for its low glycemic index thus is healthful staple which helps in reducing insulin spikes. These grains provide essential nutrients and keep you full and satisfied by ensuring that you eat small portions.