Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
How nuts can improve your health
Few foods pack a nutritional bang for your buck quite like the humble nut. Here are a few good scientifically backed reasons to add nuts to your daily diet. New research published last month in the New England Journal of […]
18 Amazing benefits of Okra/Lady’s Finger for skin, hair and health
Okra is better known by its common name as ladys finger or Gumbo. This high fiber vegetable is known for its high soluble and insoluble fiber content. This vegetable is usually used in many recipes and is also a part […]
Seven grossest things in your food
Nasty things in everyday food When pink slime oozed into public consciousness, we all scrunched our noses. What was this mystery substance—a food additive made of beef trimmings that are heated, compressed into blocks, and then exposed to bacteria-killing ammonia—hiding […]
Want shinning teeth? Eat apple, chew gum
New Delhi-Teeth whitening treatment has become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to modern lifestyle. But it is now possible to achieve one at home. Eating apple on daily basis and chewing gum is beneficial when it comes to maintaining […]
Regular breakfast, hydration gives you a good night’s sleep
The festive season calls for fun, but also brings a lot of stress and sleeplessness. Don’t skip breakfast and drink as much water as possible to sleep well. You may start worrying about finding the perfect gift for your loved […]
How healthy are your fries?
SINGAPORE – In Singapore, 100g of french fries, about a medium serving, gives you between 270 and 324 calories. Fat content ranges from 14g to 27g. So is that healthy? The New Paper spoke to four polytechnic nutritionists and polytechnic […]
Taking food supplements can be helpful
Our bodies need a balance of nutrients to be healthy and strong. Ideally, it’s better to get the vitamins, minerals and nutrients you need through real food rather than through supplements, since all the nutrients in food often work together […]
Traditional diet can help fight obesity
Traditional diet comprising of pulses, coarse grains and vegetables can help fight obesity, a pressing health problem plaguing Indians, say health experts. “We should go back to a traditional diet and this can be ensured by giving up junk food […]
Treating hair loss in women
Hair loss is a distressing condition that will affect many women any time from their late 20s to the menopausal stage. Hair is not only crucial to a woman’s attractiveness, it is also fundamental to her gender identity and sexuality. […]
Soften dry lips with these cool tips
The cold weather can sap your lips of their essential moisture. Keep them soft and hydrated, make sure you choose your lip balm carefully. Here are simple tips to ensure you have soft and supple lips during winter, reports femalefirst.co.uk: […]
