There are a few things that you should avoid in order to have shiny healthy teeth. Sweet candy contains high amount of sugar that cause cavities. Tea and coffee contain tannic acid that affects the enamel coating of your teeth making them brown in appearance. Pickles also harm the teeth in a similar way. Citrus fruits, soda and wine also erode the enamel coating of the teeth making it prone to staining. So, next time you want to flaunt those bright 32 stay away from these food products.

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Tofu is a soybean like product which is formed by grinding soybean. Ideal for people on vegan diet, tofu has a lot of health benefits. It is believed that regular consumption of tofu can reduce cardiovascular ailments. As its low on fat it prevents obesity and fights against diabetes. The proteins in tofu tones skin and being rich in nutrients, minerals and antioxidant, it also boosts immunity. ​

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We have an ecosystem of bacteria in our gut. This consists of good and bad bacteria. Lack of sleep, stress, certain foods or various other causes, it may affect digestive health and overall well-being. Consuming certain probiotics can help this whole gut situation by providing a regular source of good bacteria to the intestinal tract, improving how it functions and how you feel. Research links gut health to brain health and even weight.

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The world is in a nutrition crisis with one in three people either overweight or undernourished. The world's largest food and beverage companies have shown some progress in easing the nutrition crisis. Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI) will aid companies to work with international organizations, civil societies and governments to address obesity and undernourishment. They will do this by making healthier food which are affordable and labelling them responsibly.

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Is your stomach growing constantly? This could be a case of a bloated stomach. Don't worry, It can be treated easily with some lifestyle changes. Experts say that chewing food slowly and a little amount of physical activity works well for reducing a bloated stomach. Other changes include keeping a check on the salt intake, eating wisely, avoiding carbonated drinks and chewing gums and drinking water regularly.

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Students in Indore are finding it difficult to adapt to healthy food by letting go Junk food. When asked about the replacement of junk food with healthy food in school canteens a 7th standard student from a private school said that he and his friends loved eating burgers and samosas. He added that if these items will not be available in the canteen then there will be nothing for him and his friends to eat. Most of the children are concerned about their friends who are addicted to fast food as per reporters of TOI.

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Makar Sankranti is celebrated across the country as a festival of new harvest where people make sweets at home from freshly harvested grains and organic produce. One common component in the sweets is jaggery which is rich in vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Food specialist Sadhana Ganti from Kharghar, Navi Mumbai said that Sankranti sweets can be a part of a balanced diet as the concoction of ghee, jaggery, seeds and grains transform sweets into health food.

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City doctors are forced to make themselves available when a VIP (Very important person) demands it. These doctors certify the food by tasting them and checking if the food given to the visiting dignitaries is safe and hygienic. Irritated with this colonial practice the doctors have made it clear that they will not be treated as guinea pigs for certifying food. A letter has been sent to the government by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) asking them to abolish this practice immediately.

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) informed schools affiliated to it to stop consuming and serving junk food within the school premises and to examine whether or not children bring junk food in their lunch boxes. The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) committee urged that junk food is replaced by healthy food to curb obesity and other related problems in children and teenagers.

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We tend to avoid seeing a doctor when we suffer from something trivial as far as our health is concerned but these signs may be due to something that we should worry about. Conditions as trivial as unexpected weight loss, bleeding after menopause, discomfort in the jaw, tenderness, constipation, sore throat, tingling fingertips and dizziness can be signs for greater health complications.

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Snacking is generally associated with extra calories and weight gain. We tend to resist snacking which may have an effect on our overall metabolism in the long run. Nutrition is a key to a healthy lifestyle with enhanced immunity. Snacking healthy food is a good way to provide the body with necessary nutrients. Hence, it is necessary to choose the right kind of snacks.

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Maryland Healthy Vending Act" has been proposed in the state of Maryland, the USA to make more choices of healthy foods and drinks available in vending machines across the state. With childhood obesity and diabetes on the rise, this act could eradicate health problems from unhealthy eating habits. This Act could decrease the problems related to obesity if implemented. 75% of all snacks will have to meet the trans-fat and sodium content standards provided.

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‘Healthy’ is leading to ‘unhealthy’ obesity. People are overeating healthy foods keeping them less full but increasing their waistline. We have an extreme gap in differentiating healthy and unhealthy foods that alter our eating habits. People associate ‘nourishing’ with keeping full. Research shows that the term ‘healthy’ to describe food has a negative impact on people and a more positive term like ‘nourishing’ should be used thus making it appear to people that the food is more filling.

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Sale of ice used for ice delicacies and drinks at beach tourist destinations in the city in Kozhikode, Kerala will be curbed to reduce the danger of illness and communicable diseases. Sale of marinated fruits will also be under check. Health Department squads conducted flash searches recently after wich it prepared a strict action plan noticing the unhealthy practices by few vendors.

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2015 had various findings on health that made us think twice. Some of them took us closer to understanding our health better while other just left us in awe. Some of these included; Farting frequently is a sign of good health, 9-hour sleep and sitting for long will kill you early, Dogs can smell cancers, Spending extra time in office reduces diabetes and many more.

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A crowd-sourcing web group on facebook called Forever Fit provides people the inspiration to shed extra kilos & remain fit. The new year will begin with numerous new year resolutions for being fitter and leading a healthier lifestyle. Though people have not been successful in sticking to their resolution in 2015, Forever Fit has become the fastest growing communities in the fitness space with more than 45,000 members dedicated to improving their lifestyles.

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A few of the notable reason for the rising obesity statistics are eating unhealthy food and over eating. Experts now say that eating healthy food can be risky! According to a recent study, most people tend to overeat healthy food as they consider it less filling. The recent study also suggests that labeling food as healthy maybe a reason for increasing obesity rather than reducing it.

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A new study suggests that food labeling may contribute to the rising obesity figures. This might be because people tend to consume a particular food item more if its label says it's healthy assuming that they are making a healthy choice. Health experts also revealed that people also think that health food is less filling and end up overeating thereby consuming much more calories than they think they consumed.

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A food festival will be organised by Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation to promote healthy eating habits and cultural ties among adults and kids. This will be Mayor Sudhakar's first attempt towards promotion of healthy eating habits among Navi Mumbai citizens. The food festival will be held in Belapur in the month of February next year.

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A healthy heart is essential for a healthy lifestyle. The American Heart Association after a survey presented seven basic measures that can help people improve their heart health. These include managing blood pressure, maintaining cholesterol levels, reducing blood sugar, increasing physical activity, eating better, losing weight and stopping smoking.

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