These days’ people around have the misconception that reasonable beer drinking is good for health but very few are aware of the fact that drinking beer encourages weight gain too. So, your favourite beer which seemed a stress buster to you is actually working against you. A beer contains 40g of alcohol, and it also…
Quick answer: The best fruits for weight loss are high in fibre and water and lower in sugar – berries, apple, guava, papaya, watermelon and citrus. They fill you up for few calories, but portions still count and whole fruit beats juice. Get your exact numbers with the free Weight Loss Planner, or find your…
We not only eat when we are actually hungry, but many a times we do so just because we are too stressed out and want some stress buster. We try to find that in the form of food and later feel guilty when we realize that we have had too much calorie intake. It has…
There are many different varieties of milk available for consumption The different milks tend to vary according to the way they are produced, and their fat content. The fat content of milk varies depending on the product e.g. whole milk has a fat content of about 4% fat, whole standardised milk, that which is widely…
Do you often find yourself with a packet of snack while watching your favorite program on TV or for that matter even while sitting idle? Then coming out of this habit is surely going to be a big challenge for you. But if you have finally decided to come out of this craving, you can…
Green tea is a healthy zero calorie beverage made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. The health benefit of the green tea can be attributed to the fact that it has undergone minimal oxidation during the process of manufacturing. Studies at various medical schools, scientific laboratories reveal that the antioxidants present in the green tea…
Green Tea-A – General Introduction Green tea had found its origin in China and India and is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. The leaves undergo minimal oxidation during processing. Lately green tea has gained popularity amongst the masses in U.S and has replaced the widely consumed black tea. The benefit of green tea…
The dictionary explains the word immunity as the innate resistance offered by the body to the foreign bodies such as microorganisms. White blood cells play a major role in developing body’s immunity. Immunity is basically the protection of one’s body from all the external harm causing agents. Our body needs to offer a strong resistance…
Fibre is the indigestible component of the plants which help in regulating the movement of food through the digestive tract. Fibres do not undergo any change or transitions in the body; they are passed as such unchanged in the bowel. Chemically they are carbohydrates. Fruits, cereals and vegetables are the rich sources of fibres. This…
Carbohydrates are the complex macromolecules which are made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They are one of the most important nutrients required by the body in a judicious quantity. They are the long term energy reservoirs our body. The carbohydrates go through a series of conversions in an individual’s body. They are converted into…
