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Your diet is an important part of your workout plan. (Photo: Representational/ Pexels)

4 healthy foods to eat post workout

These easily available foods make for healthy, filling snacks.

07 Sep 2019 6:00 PM

The study was conducted on 83 individuals who were following a western diet, which is poor in fruit and vegetables and rich in animal fats. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Improve sexual desire and orgasm quality with nuts

Studies reveal that intake of nuts can improve sexual functions.

25 Jul 2019 9:50 AM

Adding nuts to your diet can do wonders for your health

A serving of nuts daily can provide various cardiovascular benefits.

06 Nov 2018 3:03 PM

A Global Burden of Disease study published by WHO in 2016, says 22 per cent of lives lost among those between 15 and 49 years is because of cardiovascular diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heart Day: Proactive health strategies can counter cardiovascular disease risk

In India, five out of every 1,000 individuals aged between 15 and 19 do not report or have their heart disease diagnosed.

29 Sep 2018 8:51 AM

Heart is the most vital organ as it supplies blood to all the other organs of the body. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Heart Day: 15 lifestyle changes for healthy heart

On World Heart Day, we tell you how you to go beyond good exercise and diets to take care of your heart.

29 Sep 2018 8:31 AM

With lower carb intake, the types of foods people ate instead of carbs were associated with very different types of outcomes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Low-carb diet better when it includes more vegetables, nuts

Study linked low-carbohydrate diets to better success with short-term weight loss and improvements in risk factors for premature death.

20 Sep 2018 8:48 AM

A Mediterranean diet also includes moderate amounts of dairy products, low to moderate amounts of fish and poultry, red meat in low amounts, and wine, consumed modestly.

Link found between better sleep quality, healthy diet

Some aspects of the Mediterranean diet may promote better sleep; alternatively, poor sleep may cause people to eat less healthy foods.

07 Sep 2018 9:00 AM

Almonds have been associated with lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well as reduced hunger and weight gain. (Photo: AFP)

Snacking on almonds is best way to compensate for skipping breakfast, says study

Students who miss out on the morning meal have better blood sugar levels if they choose to snack on the nuts mid-morning.

25 Aug 2018 8:42 AM

Its swimming ability was six per cent better and vitality also improved by four per cent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating a handful of nuts daily improves fertility in men, says study

Nuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, which are known to benefit sperm.

05 Jul 2018 2:03 PM

Sperm and blood samples were analysed at baseline and after 14 weeks of intervention (Photo: AFP)

Study says diet rich in nuts leads to higher sperm count

Nuts are dense foods containing many of these nutrients and other phytochemicals.

04 Jul 2018 6:51 PM

Nuts are a rich source of healthy fats, minerals, and antioxidants, all of which may aid cardiovascular health, they explain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating nuts may improve your heart health, says study

This level of consumption may also lessen the risk of developing heart failure, although the findings are less consistent.

16 Jun 2018 6:00 PM

Generally, vitamin and mineral supplements are taken to add to nutrients that are found in food. (Photo: Pixabay)

Most vitamins, mineral supplements have no health benefits

The study found folic acid alone and B-vitamins with folic acid may reduce cardiovascular disease and stroke.

29 May 2018 10:40 AM

Eating well contributes to overall good health, and it may also be helpful in reducing the risk of hearing loss. (Photo: AFP)

Eat healthy to protect your hearing

The findings appear in the Journal of Nutrition.

12 May 2018 7:24 PM

How nuts improve heart health

Previous studies have suggested that eating nuts regularly is associated with a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

17 Apr 2018 2:17 PM

Although eggs tend to be a staple in a lot of kitchens, this simple superfood is often overlooked. They are full of protein, B vitamins and good fats.

5 ingredients all busy women should have in their pantry

On days when time is of the essence, a well-stocked pantry can help keep you on track to maintaining your health goals.

09 Apr 2018 5:43 PM

Nutritionists have traditionally looked toward what he termed "bad fats" in meats and "helpful fats" in nuts and seeds as causal agents (Photo: AFP)

Protein in nuts and seeds may lead to better heart health

Researchers have long suspected that including nuts and seeds in the diet protects against heart and vascular disease.

04 Apr 2018 8:18 PM

Probiotic use during pregnancy and lactation was associated with a 22 percent lower risk of young children developing eczema. (Photo: Pixabay)

Probiotics during pregnancy tied to lower eczema risk for kids

There was already some evidence that probiotic exposure in early life may reduce risk of eczema in an infant.

17 Mar 2018 9:55 AM

According to studies, one in every three adults suffers from sleeplessness and one in every 10 of them have it chronically. (Photo: Pixabay)

10 foods to help a person sleep

Rising stress is one of the factors which contribute to person’s insomnia and can be fixed by dietary changes.

13 Mar 2018 10:45 AM

The most important thing is to get your portion size right. (Photo: Pixabay)

Unable to lose weight? Healthy foods might be stopping you from losing fat

People need to keep in mind that portion sizes can vary depending on how active you are.

15 Jan 2018 2:14 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating egg yolks, nuts during pregnancy can boost baby's brain

Researchers from Cornell University conducted the study.

05 Jan 2018 12:09 PM

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