Nutrition
This will come as a surprise to you, the fat we consume and we’re scared of is not as bad as we thought it is and on the other hand, sugar is much, much worse than we thought. Research has suggested that diets which are high in sugar lead to diabetes, obesity, heart diseases and cancer. Hence, it is mandatory for all food manufacturers to put a label of “Added Sugar” on their products and consumers must beware of the consequences.
A published research suggests that the higher the fat content in your food, more addictive it becomes for you. Thus, the most addictive of all was found to be cheese. People who are really addicted to cheese have shown similar symptoms to that of a person suffering from substance abuse. The blame goes to protein content which creates casomorphins that calm our brain just like heroin does.
Yes, agreed that a six-pack is highly noticeable but the problem is, it is often mistaken for being in an optimum physical shape which is not true. Several studies suggest that the six-pack abs indicate nothing about your stamina, strength, flexibility, your speed or your overall health which is highly contradictory to the popular belief. In fact, sometimes, it is not even considered as pros of fitness dedication.
Several studies have suggested that the blood type of the people and their nutrition is linked. For instance, people who are with O blood type, they should opt for protein-rich diet and those with A blood type must consume more fruits & vegetables, and avoid meat. Blood type B people should consume lesser white meat and opt for more healthy and varied diet. If you have AB blood-type, consume fat-rich foods like fish which are a good source of omega-3s.
A lot of us face difficulties waking up from the sleep as the morning time makes us more sleepy than ever. Eating right foods in the morning as you start your day can ensure a healthy day. For example, apples will get rid of your sleepiness and boost-start the day. Eggs have all the required nutrients to keep you charged up for the day. Chocolate milk can help you a great deal as chocolate is powerful and milk contains good proteins which create important enzymes that send signals to the brain for getting energetic.
Scientists have discovered that it is possible to determine whether your egg is healthy or not on the basis of the color of the yolk. Egg are usually orange in color since they have carotenoids present in them. The color of the yolk tends to be darker if more carotenoids are present which indicates that egg should be vitamin rich. Hence, pale yolks determine low-quality eggs in some parts of the world.
Food companies are becoming smarter in terms of consumer approach and trapping people with their “added fiber” labels. For example, instant-cook oats are half cooked and are full of sugars and preservatives which almost nullify their goodness. Similarly, fruit juices which are labeled as “high-fiber” are also all big marketing gimmicks. Apart from these, creamed soup mixes, granola bars with loaded sugar and microwave popcorn too aren’t good.
There is a short video on YouTube which clearly explains the difference between hard water and soft water based on their mineral content. In the video, it has been stated that concentration of minerals such as magnesium, calcium is higher than normal in “hard” water. Furthermore, it states that insoluble compounds are formed when soap reacts with the minerals in the hard water and a lather is formed when studied with soft water. Click on Reference below to watch the video.
Recently, prickly pear seed has been trending in beauty products market all over which apparently hails from the cactus family. It is popularly known as a wonder oil which enables us to fight against acne, brighten, deeply moisture, restore elasticity, eradicate fine lines and much more. Nowadays, it is found in lotions, serums and other skincare/haircare products.