Have a salmon fish dinner. Snack on a handful of nuts. Pour a dash of olive oil in your salad. And bite into that sinister chocolate. Now you can do all this guilt-free! All these foods help in fighting bad cholesterol. According to the American Heart Association, ‘You can reduce cholesterol in your blood by […]
With lifestyle disorders on the rise among urban Indians, it’s especially important to take care of your kidneys (so what if you have a pair?). For that, you’ll have to know the bean-shaped filters of your body inside out? Take our quiz to find out if you do: 1. Where are your kidneys located? a) […]
Lose weight faster. Even if you are dieting, chances are that you are wondering what to eat, to boost your weight loss. We select seven foods for you that will help you shed those pounds faster than you’ve thought. Almonds: Did you know that these nuts are packed with the best nutrients and vitamins? Just […]
Toned arms are as equally important as toned legs in order for a woman to appear fit and in good shape. There are several toning arms & weight loss advices available over the Internet, however you need to choose the ones that suit your body type and stamina the best. Some toning arms & weight loss exercises […]
The treadmill and elliptical trainer are two of the most ubiquitous cardiovascular machines that are present in today’s gyms, which brings us to the question – which is better for you? The answer isn’t really simple and depends on your physical fitness levels. So we present the ultimate cardiovascular machine showdown – treadmill vs elliptical […]
A study by American scientists presented Wednesday supports the view that a substance in egg white has the ability to lower blood pressure without negative effects.Scientists reported that a component of egg whites, already popular as a substitute for whole eggs among health-conscious consumers concerned about cholesterol in the yolk may have another beneficial effect […]
You might not know, but there are many types of cheese that are available in the market. These types of cheese not only offers different taste and flavour, but can be healthy as well as unhealthy. It all depends on the type of cheese you pick up.If you have a fetish for cheese and want to top […]
Children as young as five who consume soft drinks every day are more likely to have behavioural problems such as aggression, difficulty in paying attention and social withdrawal, a new research has revealed.Shakira Suglia, ScD, and colleagues from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, University of Vermont, and Harvard School of Public Health assessed […]
How much sugar do you have in a day? Two spoons with coffee? Three spoons, if you count dessert. So five in total? Not really. Even if you’re a health nut. Actually, especially if you’re health nut. Your healthy breakfast cereal contains sugar. So do your virtuous digestive biscuits. And your righteous granola bars. Replacing […]
In today’s fast and hectic life, it becomes very difficult to take care of our health and fitness. In such a scenario, an oft forgotten whole grain like barley is very beneficial to fight a lot of ailments. It is available in the form of barley water as well and it is okay to consume barley without […]