Weight conscious women keep wondering when is the best time to eat dessert, whether after lunch or before dinner during the evening in a way to work off the extra calories before sleeping. One must not consume a dessert on an empty stomach since your body will absorb it faster leading to increased sugar levels in the blood. The most convenient time is to have it after a balanced meal. That will allow your body to get all the nutrients in the meal to stabilize your blood sugar from dessert. Drinking water during its consumption and walking after, will also help you counter the effects.

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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.

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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.

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Yogurt is made with milk which is full of protein and other nutrients like potassium, vitamin B12 and calcium. It also comes with probiotics which are living organisms, also known as good bacteria, that help in digestion and boost immunity. Hence, you must have heard, a bowl of yogurt is healthy for you. According to a study, it was found that consuming yogurt helped women greatly in reducing the risk of high blood pressure. Women are recommended to consume at least four servings of yogurt in a week for good health.

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If you knew eating chocolate could offer health benefits, you would not have restricted yourself from its consumption, right? Well, researchers have observed that eating chocolate is good for heart health. The researchers studied the lifestyle and eating habits of 1,100 adults and more, all aged between 18 to 69 and concluded that eating 100mg of chocolate lowers the insulin resistance and levels of serum insulin and liver enzymes which mark the risk of heart disease. Additionally, youngsters who consumed chocolate were physically more active than those who didn’t. Dark chocolate consumption showed improved memory, spatial organisation and better reasoning skills.

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Eating well is essential for both, physical as well as mental health. There are certain food items which help boost the brainpower as we age. For example,adding blueberries to our regular diet can prove to be effective in preventing short-term memory loss. Fish and broccoli which are rich sources omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin K respectively enhance the cognitive function of the brain and boost brainpower. A diet rich in whole grains reduces the risk of heart diseases, lowers cholesterol and enhance blood flow to fire up the brain cells. Nuts and Dark Chocolate can help enhance focus.

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Even as the Union health minister made a pitch for vegetarian food by counting on its health benefits, the doctors said that a well-balanced diet which is rich in all nutrients is key to healthy life. While most of the doctors agree to and recommend a vegetarian diet consisting of fruits and cereals which are beneficial to health, some of the doctors argue that vegetarians are completely deprived of certain essential diet components such as Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin B12 which help in strengthening muscles and brain nerves. However, several studies in India and abroad observe that vegetarians are less prone to heart diseases, cancers and obesity.

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According to a research, a continuous classical practice of ballet dancing and meditation improves the wisdom of people. The study was conducted on a bunch of participants who practiced meditation, vipassana, and mindfulness, and it was found that they had more wisdom and peace of mind than those who didn't practice. Meditation is a proven and effective stress buster and pain reliever technique which also helps reducing anxiety. Nevertheless, the more these people practiced ballet and meditation, the higher they scored on psychological traits which are associated with wisdom.

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A new study has found out that addiction to phone or gadgets is directly linked to depression and anxiety in college age. The study was conducted on 300 students at a university where they were asked questions regarding the mobile and internet usage and what are the reasons that encourage them to turn on their electronic gadgets, all of this to test whether it was related to their mental health. They found that students who admitted to being addicted to these gadgets scored much higher on scales of anxiety and depression. They concluded that breaking these habits strengthened the mental habit of these students.

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According to a new study, lack of sleep may lead to overeating and improper food choices. In this study, participants who were deprived of sleep could not resist highly palatable and rewarding snacks like candies, cookies, chips and other crunchy snacks even after consuming a meal only 2hrs ago which consisted of 90% of their daily caloric needs. Restriction of sleep increases the hedonic aspect of food intake, according to the researchers, which is the pleasure and satisfaction gained from eating. The participants, when in the phase of completing their sleep, chose food items providing 50% additional calories and fats.

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Many parents today are unaware of the risks associated with snoring in children. Researchers found out that poor concentration level poor learning abilities are the ill-effects of frequent snoring and breathing problems in children. Persistent snoring ruins the quality of sleep and leads to daytime tiredness, difficulties in learning and concentration, wetting of bed and delay in growth. Enlarged tonsils or adenoids are the most common reason for snoring which can be cured or reduced with surgery. However, the researchers added that periodic snoring in children is not that harmful.

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Every mother wants her baby to be in good health and according to a new study, Vitamin D could just be the right supplement. It is during the last stages of pregnancy when the bones of the baby strengthen. Studies found that babies born during winter had greater bone mass than those in summer because women tend to receive Vitamin D from sunlight in the summer which gradually drops in winter. Hence, it was effectively proved that consuming Vitamin D during pregnancy can help strengthen the bones of babies born in winter.

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One must be able to maintain a complementary balance between personal and professional life. The first tip would be, instead of having a meal at your desk, eat a healthy meal with your co-worker which benefits your professional life and your sense of being a part of the community simultaneously. The second tip is to put an equal amount of focus into a task that matches its requirement and accomplish it when you check your to-do list. The third step is to identify the gaps in your schedule and fill them with productive micro-goals. Take regular short breaks to maintain your mental energy.

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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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According to a new study, walking around or doing dishes, or doing any sort of movement and coming out of your sedentary routine reduces mortality risk. For studying this, ultra-sensitive activity trackers called accelerometers were worn by subjects, for seven days. It was found that the least active people of all had 5 times greater chances of dying than people who were most active. Adding even 10 minutes a day of small physical activity can make a difference.Regular exercise of 30 minutes a day produced better results.

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Gourmet defines a class of food cuisine, meal or ingredients which are usually expensive and of high quality.They are of superior taste and are presented in a special way. Sometimes they are even hand-crafted. According to a study, the population of India is gradually moving towards filling their kitchen with Gourmet products. They are beginning to prefer organic, gourmet and healthier food over usual diet. Some commonly bought gourmet food are cheese, Organic Indian Staples, handpicked teas, flavored freshly-roasted coffees, organic honey, quinoa puffs, grains etc.

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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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Now you can easily access your child’s health records at the click of a button with Integrated Child Health Record (ICHR), India’s first ever digital platform. ICHR is supported by cloud computing and mobile technology and it enables the parents to track child’s health and vaccination. Additionally, it offers benefits like early detection of obesity in urban areas and malnutrition in rural areas. Since it is on Amazon cloud, doctors can access real-time information of patients from any part of the world using the internet. The mobile interface will be available in android as well as iOS.

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Just recently, with the support of the government, the AYUSH Ministry signed a pact with the World Health Organisation (WHO) with respect to traditional medicine. This step is aimed at gaining more recognition of traditional medicine and the brand AYUSH internationally. PM Narendra Modi approved the pact, which will lead to long-term collaboration with WHO. This will help in better international acceptability of Indian systems. The expenditure to support the collaborative activities will be met by the AYUSH ministry from the allocated budget under the existing plan schemes. This will also help better acceptability of Indian systems worldwide.

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The Health ministry is planning to launch a new scheme called "Health Protection Scheme" which will be sponsored by the Central Government and will replace many existing health schemes even those catering to BPL families. In this scheme proposed by the government, around 8 crore families will be provided a cover of Rs 50,000 and also offer packages of special top-up benefit solely for senior citizens of India. As per the suggestions of the Health ministry, a National Health Agency may also be set-up for effective implementation the scheme.

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