This is for all the people who order eatables online and want to cut calories from their diet. Just by simply ordering your food one hour in advance. Researchers have observed that ordering your food one hour in advance of consumption can help you cut down on calories. The study showed that people who order in advance are compelled to go for healthy options and avoid immediate unhealthy decisions.

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Delhi Government has aimed to achieve clean, unadulterated and wholesome foods for public. As part of their plan, around 23,000 street food vendors in the city are going to receive food safety and hygiene training. They will also be issued a certificate on the basis of their performance in the test. In the first phase of this initiative, 18000 vendors will receive education and training.

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Replace your early morning coffee with a healthy beverage or plain water. Let there be enough light around you. Boost yourself, create a workout routine and have an energizing breakfast. Engage yourself in brainy activities like solving crossword puzzles, writing a journal or simply meditate. Apart from that, watching cute animal videos or playing with your own pet have proved to be useful to a great extent.

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Pulses are widely consumed across India and implications are economy-wide but their supply is quite scarce. Therefore, the government is coming up with a new policy to control the inflation and stabilize the supply of pulses. The agriculture, food and finance ministries are working on formulating a plan which will observe govt intervention in the importers market. The ultimate goal of the government is to attain self-sufficiency in pulses.

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An experiment conducted showed that the proximity or order in which the food is arranged or presented can manipulate people into making healthy food choices. This shows that food nudging is promising. A review suggests that the tactics of the marketers to place products where the consumers are highly likely to buy can be used to make people improve their diet. Nudging is a trending and innovative way to make this world a healthier place.

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The argument has risen because on one hand eggs are an excellent source of proteins and on another hand, it is believed that they increase the risk of heart diseases because of their high cholesterol content. Our liver produces cholesterol when to eat cholesterol-rich foods like eggs. However, studies have proved that consuming eggs has very fewer effects on heart diseases and is far more beneficial than harmful. However, keep monitoring your health.

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Jaggery is a sweetener, unrefined sugar extracted from sugar cane or palm, becoming popular as a healthy alternative to sugar. It has a better nutritional profile that ordinary sugar but is high in calories. It is said to improve the immune system, digestion, and liver health but there is no substantial evidence to support the same. However, eating any source of sugar leads to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.

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Contradicting the popular belief, a news in the market which will make everyone happy is that Pasta does not really contribute much to weight gain. Those who avoid this awesome Italian dish with a fear of becoming obese can free themselves from the fear and start consuming it again. Moreover, it is also observed that Pasta is associated with a decrease in BMI. It is concluded that Mediterranean diet, when consumed in moderate quantity respecting the variety of elements, is good for your health.

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A traditional South American drink, Yerba Mate, having the strength of coffee, health benefits of tea and providing the joy of chocolate is gaining worldwide popularity. It is a powerhouse of antioxidants containing beneficial plant nutrients. It also contains good amount of caffeine which increases energy level and boosts mental focus. It may protect against infections and boost the immune system. It aids in weight loss and may improve physical performance.

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Are you a junk foodie and looking for ways to stop the cravings and reduce appetite? A new research has suggested that a powdered food supplement can be of great help in reducing the craving of junk food, based on the molecule produced by bacteria in our gut. The results have earlier shown that the compound produced signals the brain to reduce appetite.

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The discovery of this amazing rainforest berry containing powerful anti-cancer properties has given a new hope to the world. It might even turn out as a permanent cure for cancer. The rainforest plant is called Brushwood tree, seeds of which grow exclusively in north Queensland. The seeds contain an extremely high amount of cancer-fighting properties. It is said that cancer gets destroyed within minutes just after consuming them.

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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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There is a lot of confusion over hybrid foods. If you think that taking a part of Kiwi and Banana, putting their flesh together and burying them in a pot will give you a Baniwi, you are crazy. It is not impossible to mix two different fruits or vegetables together and creating new ones. However, hybrid foods have to come from the same genus or species but bananas and kiwis do not. So it is not real.

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There are several factors which make you eat at night. The first step is to identify those factor, what triggers them and how to control them. Planning your meals and sticking to your routine time can help you get rid of unnecessary hunger pangs. Instead of eating, try some stress relieving or anti-boredom activities. Include protein in most of the meals which will keep you full for longer time. Get rid of all the unhealthy junk food from the house. If the habit is too severe, seek professional help.

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It is always said that “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food”. It is true that if you eat the right food, it can help you lead a healthy life. Certain food items have powerful sickness-fighting properties. They help to relieve some symptoms and heal quickly. Best items to have when you’re sick include chicken soup, broths, garlic, coconut water, hot tea, honey, ginger, spicy foods, bananas, oatmeal, yogurt, avocados, leafy green veggies and certain fruits.

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These everyday items are actually killing you slowly if eaten raw. A poison called glycoalkaloid is produced by the potatoes and is contained in the leaves of tomatoes. Uncooked eggs and raw meat contain bacteria which leads to gastroenteritis in humans. Traces of cyanide are found in the seeds of apple and in bitter almonds. Even cremini mushrooms are poisonous. Hence, it is suggested to properly cook these food items before consuming.

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Your body has more calcium than any other mineral and is extremely important for health. It plays a major role in bones and teeth development. It helps to maintain cardiovascular health, nerve signaling, and muscle function. The common calcium providers are milk, yoghurt, and cheese but there exist several non-dairy sources too namely seeds, leafy greens, legumes, beans, lentils, seafood, dried fruits, tofu, whey protein, rhubarb, amaranth and several other fortified foods and drinks.

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Seaweed is one of a major source of nutrition which is largely untapped while having a 1,076-km coastline with us. Most of the seaweeds found are edible and some of them contain proteins which are essential for human consumption. Besides, a 100gm of seaweed provides more vitamin C than an orange. It is also a rich source of iron, iodine, calcium and magnesium. It is not yet a popular food in India but has gained a lot of popularity abroad.

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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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Hummus is a dip made of olive oil, chickpeas. Sesame seeds, lemon juice and salt. It is highly popular in the Middle East. It is a rich source of protein, controls your hunger pangs and can help you in weight management. It is also known to help people with cholesterol levels. They contain folate and can help to reduce the risk of certain type of cancer. The healthiest way to consume hummus is to use it as a spread on the bread instead of cheese or mayonnaise.

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