Cocoa-rich diet could improve memory
Diets rich in cocoa flavanols – bioactives found naturally in cocoa – can help arrest age-related memory decline in healthy adults, a study shows. “The results of this study are encouraging – they...
View ArticleSnacking on fruits cause tooth decay
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but it could also be keeping your dentist busy, according to a recent survey of oral hygiene experts. The warning about snacking on sugary fruit comes from a...
View ArticlePomegranate: The healthiest fruit of them all!
A new research has proved that pomegranates are super healthy as they have more health benefits than any other fruit. An analysis of the glut of global interest in the “superfruit” found it fights Type...
View ArticleEat a Rainbow: Add colors to your diet with fruits and veggies
Summers are here and it’s brought with it the most colorful festival of the lot – Holi. With Holi just around the corner, the air itself starts exuding fun, frolic and color. The shops already abound...
View ArticleTen steps to healthy eating
At an age where one is expected to work in a dedicated manner, we often end up compromising with our health. While many people would agree that a good fitness regime helps keep such risks at bay, it...
View ArticleHealth benefits of pear-enriched diet
A new in vitro (test tube) study has investigated the potential probiotic benefits of a pear-enriched diet. Researchers at North Dakota State University studied the compounds found in two pear...
View ArticleCombining lettuce varieties gives maximum health benefits
Mixing lettuce varieties could help provide protection against the chain reactions of free radicals, molecules that can cause cell damage and generate various diseases, suggests a study. The findings,...
View ArticleFruits, veggies may cut psychological stress risk in women
If you are a woman and want to cut out on stress, add 5-7 servings of fruit and vegetables daily to your plate, a new study has showed. This habit may lead to a 23 per cent reduction in the risk of...
View ArticleEating fresh fruits everyday may keep diabetes at bay
A bowl of fresh fruits a day may lower the risk of developing diabetes by 12 per cent, a study has showed. In individuals with diabetes, consuming fresh fruit more than three days a week was associated...
View ArticlePick banana, melon, cold milk to fight acidity
Avoid chances of acidity during the hot days by indulging in bananas, melons and coconut water, say experts. Mehar Rajput, nutritionist and dietitian, FITPASS – app for fitness enthusiasts, and Prerna...
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