Am I Obese? Am I Obese? If this is the question you are asking yourself, then this video will answer all your queries. Learn to calculate your BMI according to the formula given here. Expert: Melanie Jay, MD, MS NYU School of Medicine Transcript The simplest way to determine if you’re obese is to calculate your […]
New research shows that soda may up the risk of breast cancer. Scientists have found that too many sugary drinks can increase breast density in women, and as there’s less fatty tissue, more cells are at risk of becoming cancerous. The study was done by researchers at Laval University, Quebec, and found that women who […]
What is a Raw Food Diet? What’s a raw food diet? Get the facts on eating only raw food in this video. Expert: Sari Greaves, RD, CDN Step Ahead Weight Loss Center Nutrition Director Transcript A raw food diet is just what it sounds like – you only eat raw food. As in at least 75 […]
Nuts may help with weight-loss and diabetes, say researchers who reviewed previous studies on the connection between nut consumption, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. The review showed that consuming nuts everyday significantly reduced the risk of weight-gain and type 2 diabetes. Nuts are high in protein and fiber, and help keep us feeling full longer […]
The Truth About High-Fructose Corn Syrup – You’ve heard a lot about it and now it’s time to get the truth about high-fructose corn syrup. Check out this video to learn more. Expert: Amy Hendel, R-PA, Health Coach Health Coach, Author of “The 4 Habits of Healthy Families” Transcript The sweet truth? High-fructose corn syrup isn’t […]
Preventing High Blood Pressure – A few key lifestyle changes may help you in preventing high blood pressure. Watch this video for more information, and tips about what actions you can take. Expert: Brian P. Kessler, M.D. Private Orthopedic Practice Transcript Is your blood pressure normal? That’s great! But before you enjoy a celebratory drink, let’s […]
Type 2 Diabetes Facts – Type 2 diabetes is a serious and all too common problem in the U.S. Get a quick breakdown on who is at risk and how type 2 diabetes develops. Expert: Melanie Jay, MD, MS NYU School of Medicine Transcript Due to insulin resistance-a condition related to excess body fat, Type […]
Rule of Portion Control – Something as simple as the size of your plate can actually affect the amount of food you eat at meals. Watch this video to learn the rule of portion control. Expert: Hendel, Amy, R-PA, Health Coach Health Coach, Author of “The 4 Habits of Healthy Families” » Transcript Check your portions. […]
Your blood pressure medications not working? According to doctors these could be the reasons. You could be experiencing white coat syndrome – nervousness at the doctor’s could be hiking up your blood pressure. You need to make sure you’re completely relaxed before taking your blood pressure. If you don’t take your medications regularly and at […]
Many children’s foods are high in artificial coloring, according to new research. Most brightly colored cereals that are marketed to kids have high levels of artificial dyes that are derived from petroleum. Many studies have indicated that children are sensitive to such dyes and preservatives, and suffer from attention and hyperactivity disorders. Breakfast cereals like […]
If you think fruit juices are a better option than soda, think again. Here are five that are bad for your health: V8, Odwalla, Naked, Tropicana, and Welch’s. According to the label, V8 is 100% vegetable juice, but if you look closely, it contains tomato juice from concentrate, reconstituted vegetable juice, flavoring, and citric acid. […]
Two new studies looked at early predictors of obesity. The studies were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The fist study shows that babies who have great appetites, tend to grow quickly from birth through 15 months and are likely to develop obesity at a later age. A second study shows […]
Learn vegetarian cooking, the easy way. Here’s a wonderful collection of vegetarian and vegan recipes to help you make delicious, healthy meals, fast. These recipes are tasty and healthy, yet
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Use these sample menus to make your vegetarian meal-planning a little easier. Traditional Indian vegetarian meals are delicious and nutritious and usually consist of roti (Indian flatbread) and/or rice with an array of vegetable curries, lentils soups, raitas/salads. These are served with a variety of condiments such as pickles, chutneys, and pappadums and other […]
You can find these ingredients for Indian cooking in any Indian grocery store. If you have trouble finding any of these in your area, try the spice shop. You can also order these from an online grocery store. Spices and Herbs English Hindi Telugu Tamil Kannada Aniseed/Fennel Saunf Sopu/Pedda Jeelakarra Sombu Saunf Asafoetida Hing Inguva […]
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