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01Jun 2019 by Babi Ghosh

Best Low Calorie High Protein Vegetables for Weight Loss

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Obesity or being overweight can be a serious life concern. According to this study published by World Health Organization (WHO), the cases of worldwide obesity have tripled since 1975. Needless to say large numbers of peoples are fighting the obesity and overweight issues. For some, obesity may not appear to be a big problem in itself, but it leads to so many other health complications and studies are a proof to that. And if you are overweight, then you got to take necessary steps for weight loss. And if you are not sure where to start and how to lose weight fast and easily, then this is the post worth checking as I am going to share a list of some of the best low calorie, high protein vegetables for…

21May 2019 by Babi Ghosh

Best Fruits and Vegetables to Cool Your Body in Summer

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Summer has already hit hard in many parts of the world including here in India. The temperature is soaring abnormally high in many places in India and the excessive humidity is making things harder for all of us. And one of the biggest challenges for all of us in summer season is to protect ourselves from the heat wave. Apart from taking all possible precautions, you can beat the heat by eating summer friendly foods like fruits, vegetables etc. (more…)

12Mar 2019 by Babi Ghosh

14 Best Homemade Workout Energy Drinks Recipes You Must Try

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We all know that during workouts, we sweat a lot and so it is necessary for us to drink a lot of water and fluid to stay hydrated. If we don’t consume fluid like healthy energy drinks then our body may get dehydrated, and we may face several health problems like, have muscle cramps, feel too much drained out and dizzy etc. There is no doubt about the significance of drinking water during workout (and at other times), but if you feel that simply drinking water is enough, then you may be wrong, because during the workouts, your body also loses many essential electrolytes like calcium, sodium, magnesium etc. (more…)

14Jan 2019 by Babi Ghosh

16 Best Protein Source for Vegetarians and Vegans – Protein Rich Foods

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A common notion regarding vegetarian diet is that it lacks one of the vital nutrients - proteins. Fortunately, that is completely a myth. In fact, there are a whole lot of vegan sources of protein, most of them easily available in the market. It is just that you were not aware of it. So, if you are a vegetarian and you are wondering about how to get enough of proteins, it is time that you stop worrying because there are many protein sources for vegetarians. Today I am going to share the list of important protein source for vegetarians that can be consume to maintain good health. I know there is a large section of Indians out there who follow a vegetarian diet. Some of them are constantly looking for…

12Apr 2018 by Babi Ghosh

9 Protein Rich Vegetables That’ll Help You Lose Weight Fast

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If you are on a mission to lose weight, eating right goes hand in hand with exercise. You have to be careful with what you consume otherwise the hard work of exercise will be cancelled out. Now, choosing weight loss friendly good foods can be a little tricky. Agreed that you cannot go wrong with certain veggies like kale or broccoli but it cannot be said for starchy veggies like sweet potatoes, corn or peas. They contain more calories and hence lead to weight gain on unchecked consumption. And if you are serious about losing weight, but not sure which vegetables can help you in your mission of weight loss, then here’s the post you can’t afford to miss. Because today in this post, I am sharing with you the…

11Apr 2018 by Babi Ghosh

Cheapest Ways to Stay Healthy: Eat Foods That Cost Less but Offer Lots of Nutrition

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Healthy individuals are an asset to the society and to stay fit, healthy eating is essential. The more healthy and nutritious foods you eat the fit and stronger you become. Eating healthy and nutritious foods helps strengthen your immune system, which fight with several germs and infections to you fit and healthy. While one must never compromise with good food, sometimes the problem lies not in the choice of foods but in the budget. Well, I have seen many otherwise disciplined individuals being choosy about certain foods due to their high price. Be it for lack of good job, or post retirement phase or too much of sudden expenditure at something, there can be several problems related to our financial status. I mean, let us face the fact that not…

10Apr 2018 by Babi Ghosh

9 High Protein Rich Non-meat Foods for Vegetarians and Vegans

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A diet without meat may raise eyebrows but it certainly does not raise health issues. Meat supplies us with our daily requirement of protein but did you know that there are many protein rich non meat food products that can supply the daily need of protein to us? Paneer or cottage cheese, soybeans, jackfruit are all protein-rich and could replace the meat portion of your diet easily. And if you are a vegetarian and wondering about which of the non meat products you should eat to get the daily requirement of protein, then here’s the post you can’t afford to miss. Today in this post, I am going to share with you the list of top 9 protein rich non-meat foods that can fulfill the everyday need of protein, and…

23Mar 2018 by Babi Ghosh

17 Top Summer Fruits and Vegetables to Eat This Season

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Summer is already here and it has come with all its vengeance. Temperatures are already soaring high in most parts of the world and people have already started feeling the summer heat. In such weather it is important to drink plenty of water to keep your system cool. Besides that, what you must not miss out are the summer fruits and vegetables. This is because the internal system of the body responds to the seasonal changes and so it is best to eat the fruits and vegetables of that particular season. Similarly, since summer is already here, it is time to eat summer fruits and vegetables. And to help you decide which foods to eat in the summer, I have brought a list of 17 top summer fruits and vegetables…

27Feb 2018 by Babi Ghosh

15 Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Sweet Potatoes Everyday

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Sweet potatoes are very delicious, healthy and are easy to cook and that’s what makes it my favorite snack. From casseroles to pies and fries, sweet potatoes dishes are myriad and delicious. And if you are looking for a magical, healthy and delicious staple food that can be cooked quickly and easily, you got to choose sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin A, omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrate and contain various other essential nutrients. Some of the health benefits of eating sweet potatoes include its ability to protect against cancer, treat inflammation, bronchitis, arthritis pain, dehydration, diabetes control and improved digestion. Baked sweet potatoes are my favorite weekend snacks and if you have not included it in your diet, then maybe you should. Today in this post, I am…

02Feb 2018 by Babi Ghosh

List of Top 40 Fruits and Vegetables and Their Respective Health Benefits

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As per modern research, the health benefits of various fruits and vegetables are undeniable. Starting from gifting you with a good digestive system to boosting your cardiovascular health to taking care of your bones, teeth, eyes, skin etc, the gifts that the various fruits and vegetables bestow on us certainly are innumerable. I personally was not a very big fan of eating fruits and vegetables and was more interested in the non-veg spicy items, but once I had the maturity to understand what is good or bad for health, I started eating more and more fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. This is why I thought of compiling a detailed post about various health benefits of different fruits and vegetables. I have jotted down the list of top 40…