Breakfast should be so nutritional that it keeps you active throughout the day. Some food items of our routine are not up to the mark like Jam bread is not healthy for a morning meal. Similarly, Processed Meat - because it contains nitrates which are said to cause certain types of cancers. Same goes to burgers and sugary juices, desserts or anything made of refined flour and sugar. As healthier alternatives, try vegetable juices as you need energy and nutrients in the morning and not sugar spike and crash. Grains which contain gluten should be avoided according to experts.

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A newly found study shows that high-salt intake damages the liver and developing embryos along with high blood pressure. The sodium ions from salt regulate water movement in the body and help conduction of nerve impulses. The test was conducted on animals and found that excessive sodium led to an increase in cell death and decrease in cell proliferation which ultimately, leads to the development of fibrosis. Although on the brighter side, the ill effects of excessive salt intake were partially countered treating the damaged cells with Vitamin C.

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According to the new data, the most common cause of premature death around the globe is due to unhealthy eating. Unhealthy eating refers to a poor diet which contains excessive salt and sugar and fewer vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts. According to the study conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), such diets proved to have killed more than alcohol and smoking. Lack of exercise, improper diet and obesity leads to high blood pressure which causes more premature deaths in the world. Additionally, more consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages contributes to ischemic heart disease, strokes and diabetes.

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The State's mandatory legislation is keeping FMCG companies on their toes.Since India is rapidly moving from junk food to delicious healthy food, brands involved in FMCG are striving hard to be desirable to health seekers. Food fortification is the practice of adding essential vitamins and minerals to staple foods to improve their nutritional content. Fortification is a safe, effective way to improve public health. Some examples of fortified staple food items include - Tata Salt Plus, Rasna Beverages, Sunfeast Marie Oats, Nestle Maggie Noodles etc.

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According to oncologists and public health experts better eating habits, regular exercise, weight management, regular preventive health checks and no consumption of tobacco or smoking are essential to tackle the rise in the risk of developing cancer in India. Doctors state obesity often contribute to kidney, colon and breast cancer. However, consuming fruits and salads regularly may help inhibit the disease. Hygiene is vital to prevent some cancers.

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Low levels of estrogen cause problems in menopausal women. Eating foods rich in phytoestrogens can make it easier like soy being rich in isoflavones, reduces bad cholesterol, carrots decrease the risk of breast cancer, peanuts reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, flaxseeds improve menopausal symptoms, cucumber reduces night sweats and hot flashes, legumes and beans are rich in phytoestrogen and protein, and tofu-rich in isoflavones and proteins.

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As per Dr Swati Dave, Nutritionist and Dietician, legumes and pulses are very rich sources of proteins and should be included in your diet. Protein rich food is required for the functioning and growth of the body, wound healing, to help boost immunity, and maintain hair and skin. A balanced diet should contain 10-15% proteins.

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Researchers at Rush University Medical Center concluded that diet can decrease symptoms of or decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The particular diet is MIND diet. The guidelines for the diet include leafy greens, nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil, red wine. Foods to avoid are red meat, butter, cheese, sweets and fried food.

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Dietary guidelines issued by the US encouraged Americans to reduce their Saturated Fat and sugar intake to less than 10% of their daily calories. Customer advocates said that the guidelines did not mention reducing the intake of meat. These guidelines are issues every five years for the US citizen for their well being but this time, it did not incorporate WHO's views on processed meat and how it can cause cancer.

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Health experts say that the diet of the father can have an effect on the child's health. Researchers have focused on the correlation between the mother's diet and the child's health, but now they have realized that even the diet of the father can impact the child's health. Maybe that why they say that the diet of the father before the conception of the baby is crucial.

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National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2010 conducted by the Louisiana State university in their new study found that pear consumption can lead to a lower body weight and people who have pear are 35% less likely to be obese. The researchers not only found a correlation between consumption of pear and lower body weight but also pears ability to improve diet quality.

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According to a survey, people have an emotional connect to food which they simply overlook as it can sabotage their efforts to lose weight. According to a new survey conducted by Orlando Health department in the US, it has come to light that the key to losing weight might be in snapping the emotional bond that people have with food.

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Dads-to-be, take note! The amount of food you consume could have a direct impact on your unborn child’s mental health and well-being, a new study has found. The study by Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) suggested a dad’s diet before they conceive could be genetically passed onto the next generation, with a subsequent impact on those childrens’ mental health.

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Nutritionists conclude from a study in the journal Cell that what may work for weight loss for one person might not work for another. The study suggests that people metabolize food differently depending on their individual makeup and the makeup of the microorganisms in their gut. So knowing that foods that are healthy to one person may be unhealthy to another could lead to a fundamental shift in the way dietary recommendations are made moving forward.

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A recent study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions revealed that the risk of type-2 diabetes can be reduced by eating meals prepared at home. According to researchers, eating fast food from restaurants may lead to higher body weight in children and young adults. Consuming fast food can become a major risk factor for heart diseases as eating out is associated with low diet quality. 

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Healthy dieting not only needs dedication but it also needs coordination and cooperation from the people around us and our surroundings. If you are constantly breaking your diet plans or spending a lot of time at your work then you workplace can be a reason for your poor dieting. Healthy diet needs discipline but your workplace can ruin it a lot of times.

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