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Fasting Facts and Myths
People fast for various reasons- some have religious reasons behind it while the others use it as weight loss technique. These days Anna Hazare is in news for his indefinite fast for a Lokpal Bill. Whether you fast with Anna or for any other reason, it is important to know... more
Read moreSticky fruit snacks cant compare to real thing
For parents looking to sneak some nutrition into their kids’ school lunches, brightly packaged fruity snacks — many of which promise they’re the equivalent of a serving of fruit or more — are undoubtedly tempting. After all, the plastic-wrapped bars, sticks, rolls and strips contain no pits, seeds or cores... more
Read moreMorning Coffee eases Pains
Do twinges and aches trouble you while you’re engrossed in your work at office? Drink a cup of coffee with breakfast to relieve these discomforts, suggests a study conducted by the researchers of the University of Oslo. In the research, it was found that the amount of caffeine present in the... more
Read moreWine Better for Heart, says Study
A Rhode Island study has revealed that wine serves better for heart than its peers as it has cardio-vascular benefits. The scientists found that consuming pinot noir, a light to medium bodied right wine that can be paired with different meals, can be heart friendly. The team of scientists studied... more
Read moreCatchy Vegetable Names Make Kids Eat Greens
Catchy vegetable names can convince kids to eat them, suggests a new study. Researchers at Cornell University’s Food and Brand Lab observed that kids have an aversion of vegetables, but they can be convinced if you rename veggies with a catchy name. The researchers examined study pattern of the 147 students ranging... more
Read moreEating Yogurt May Protect Against High Blood Pressure
A new study has suggested that adding low calorie yogurt to your diet may help lower your risk of high blood pressure. The new information presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions, has found that long-term yogurt eaters had a lower systolic blood pressure,... more
Read moreReplacing sugary drinks with non-caloric drinks limits weight gain in children
Amid fervid criticism that New York City risks becoming a nanny state, city health officials this month banned the sale of supersize sugar-laden drinks in restaurants and movie theaters. Now scientists have handed the ban’s advocates a potent weapon: strong evidence that replacing sugared drinks with sugar-free substitutes or water... more
Read moreDiabetes on Rise Among Youth
A new analysis showing a 23% jump in Type 1 diabetes among American youth is giving fresh impetus to researchers looking at whether environmental factors or behavior can influence the onset of the autoimmune disease. Among the theories is the possibility that faster growth and weight gain early in life... more
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