Author: Ritu Puri
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10 summer foods that aid weight loss
Summer’s here, and you are itching to show some skin. Get ready to go sleeveless and show off shorts by losing weight. Experts say these summer foods will hasten weight loss. 1. WATERMELON Why? This refreshing fruit is mostly water – about 92 percent of it! But it is packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, […]
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Negative food messages may lead to unhealthy choices
It is bad for you…is that why it looks so good? Recent research published in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research reveals that messages telling dieters that all sugary snacks are bad to make those snacks all the more compelling. Is that why a cupcake looks so appealing? As do fries, chocolate, and […]
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15 expert-backed tips to ensure good eating habits
Better known as the Sherlock Holmes of Food and the Wizard of Why, Brian Wansink has helped improve the deeper scientific understanding of food eating and food shopping. Wansink, professor and director of the famed Cornell University Food and Brand Lab, has penned over 100 academic articles and books, including the best-selling book Mindless Eating: […]
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Makhana (Fox Nuts): Health Benefits, Nutrition Value and Recipes
In India, makhanas are commonly consumed when fasting, thanks to their strong nutritional value. Commonly known as lotus seeds or fox nuts, they are also used as an ingredient in several foods or sweet dishes of the Indian cuisine. In addition to being an extremely popular ingredient in various recipes, fox nuts can also be […]
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Four things you need to know about green tea
It’s a pale liquid that appears deceptively weak, given it packs a real punch, kicking your fat-fighting metabolism into high gear. And while research has shown that exercisers who drink green tea lose twice as much weight as those who don’t, several questions about its potency remain unanswered – like are flavoured green teas as […]
