Posted by: Kapil Thakur in Blog on Aug 31, 2009
It's time for a new slim-down funda: Eat more to weigh less. Eating the right foods help you shed weight by 10 superfoods for shedding weight (Getty Images).
increasing your calorie burn and 10 superfoods for shedding weight (Getty Images)
cutting down food cravings.
1. Steak : Contrary to popular perception, eating a beef stake may help you drop weight. In a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women on a diet that included red meat lost more weight than those eating equal calories but little beef. The protein in steak helps you retain muscle mass during weight loss.
Posted by: Kapil Thakur in Blog on Aug 31, 2009
Having an apple every day is even more important for a healthy diet than previously thought, suggests a new It’s official: An apple a day, keeps the doctor away (Getty Images)
study.
Researchers at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich discovered that the levels of a key antioxidant was previously underestimated in the properties of fruits such as apples, peaches and nectarines.
Posted by: Kapil Thakur in Blog on Aug 30, 2009
Childhood obesity is now the United States' worst health crisis, experts said, urging parents to ban television in kids' rooms and lawmakers to slap a tax on sugar-laden sodas. Two-thirds of US adults and around one fifth of American children are now overweight or obese, and the rising rate of obesity in the United States has had a debilitating effect on Americans' health and US healthcare spending.
In addition to costing the United States of billions of dollars every year, the obesity epidemic means a generation of Americans could have shorter lives than their parents.
Posted by: Kapil Thakur in Blog on Aug 30, 2009
Older adults in developing countries who regularly eat fish seem to have a lower risk of dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 15,000 older adults living in China, India or one of five Latin American countries, the odds of having dementia generally declined as fish consumption rose.
For each increase in participants' reported fish intake -- from never, to some days of the week, to most or all days of the week -- the prevalence of dementia dipped by 19 percent.
Posted by: Kapil Thakur in Blog on Aug 30, 2009
Wrinkles on face is an unwelcome change and many try different techniques such as anti-wrinkle injections to eliminate them. To know how to get rid of wrinkles, naturally, read on. The onset of wrinkles on face is a warning sign of aging. However, formation of wrinkles can also be delayed and even avoided by following certain prescribed treatments. There is absolutely no need to go for a cosmetic surgery to avoid or reduce wrinkles as, numerous side effects are associated with surgical procedures. Here are some easy to follow ways, to avoid and slow down the process of wrinkling.
Follow a Healthy Diet
A healthy diet can go a long way in delaying the occurrence of wrinkles. Having a proper diet, rich in vitamins and proteins, is essential for a healthy skin. An unhealthy diet often leads to premature wrinkling. Drinking sufficient amount of water prevents drying of skin, which is considered to be the main cause of wrinkles. Water is one factor that can play a very important role to achieve a better skin. It is essential to drink 7-8 glasses of water everyday to maintain the elasticity of the skin. Adequate intake of water brings a charming glow to the skin. Water moisturizes the skin, thus helping to keep the wrinkles at bay.
