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!

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A lot of environmental factors also have a positive as well as negative impact on hormones. Hence, if you want to consider overall perfect health, try avoiding certain everyday things as much as possible. These things include plastic, GMO foods, exposure to light, make-up, meat-based foods, stress, drinking coffee in excess, travelling and poor sleep. One thing you must do regularly is exercise for some time during the morning. This will help maintain the hormonal health.

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People do not care how the water goes down the throat to quench their thirst, it just needs to go down somehow. But to our surprise, there is an art of drinking water for healthy living. According to Ayurveda, it is better to drink water while you are sitting and not standing. You must drink slowly and not in bulk in a single breath. Ayurveda advises to drink water only when you are little thirst and avoid ice cold water. You should not consume more after you feel satiated.

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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.

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Detox water is prepared by infusion of vegetables, fruits and herbs in the water. It can be made at home in different flavors. Detox water does not help in flushing out toxins from your body nor to make it alkaline. There is no evidence that it helps to improve complexion. However, it does help in weight loss but so does regular water if you constantly stay hydrated. Detox water can boost your immune system and is tastier.

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Da Hong Pao is a Wuyi Rock Tea grown in China which is considered as the most expensive tea in the world. It is dark and heavily oxidized oolong tea and the reason it is so expensive is because it is rare and exclusively grown. Da Hong Pao costs INR 6,72,00 per pot. The Wuyi mountains in China’s Fujian Province are the original and natural place to grow the tea and hence it is very rare. Reference ​ ​ ​   ..

Pumpkin seeds are packed with powerful antioxidants and are rich sources of iron magnesium, zinc, and several other nutrients. They are known to reduce inflammation and also prevent certain types of cancers. They are good for heart, bones and maintain blood sugar levels. They promote good cholesterol. They are a rich source of fiber and hence can be easily inculcated your regular diet. They promote overall health and well-being.

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Copper is an essential mineral required for metabolic processes and proper functioning of the system. It is a good source of energy and prevents premature aging. Researchers have also revealed that it can play a significant role in fat metabolism and weight loss. Copper enables the body the system to break down fat cells and produce energy. Hence, the more copper you consume, the more fat is broken down. Copper rich foods include leafy greens, nuts, beans, seeds, mushrooms, oysters and other shellfish.

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Every year several health issues are observed during this festival mostly because of improper diet and lifestyle. Hence, here are some tips to keep this festival a healthy one. Avoid overeating even if you have hunger pangs. Choose your food slowly to avoid indigestion. Have low-calorie items first which will keep you full. Drink abundant water Drink fresh and natural juices with no additives. Opt for low-fat dairy products and lean meats. Walk regularly or exercise Divide your meals into regular intervals.

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Fasting during Ramadan can be beneficial to one’s health but only if it is done in the right manner otherwise it may backfire. The very first thing to keep in mind is that you must only eat food items that are prepared in a healthy manner using fresh ingredients. Some tips for Ramadan diet include: Start your meal with dates, always stay hydrated and avoid thirst, break your fast slowly, your iftar must contain a source of grains, fruits, veggies, proteins etc, avoid salty and sugary foods, divide your meals and do regular exercise.

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