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Health Watch
IT'S ALL ABOUT HEALTH AND FITNESS LIFESTYLE
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Health: Fad diets aren’t the solution— what’s better?
July 2019 -
HOW TO BE SLIM AND TRIM THIS SUMMER: Faddish diets are not the solution for losing weight and staying fit, but there are other ways to do it. Why Keto, Paleo, and other fad diets are not magic pills.
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Health: Are Wellness Fads Stressing You Out?
January 2019 -
ARE WELLNESS FADS STRESSING YOU OUT? Choose simplicity: a nutrient-rich, planned diet, mindful eating, and an enjoyable fitness routine are the simple secrets of wellness and weight control.
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Health: Healthy Smoothies, the Most Popular On-the-Go Breakfast
August 2018 -
DITCH SUGAR & SYRUP, NOT SMOOTHIES: On-the-go breakfasts are convenient and popular—but they can also be healthy. Some tips for making tasty smoothies.
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Health: Is Our Desi Infatuation with Ghee and Coconut Oil Healthy?
June 2018 -
ARE GHEE & COCONUT OIL GOOD FOR YOU? Moderation would be better for South Asians. South Asians have restricted their use of the two ingredients to curries and the occasional ghee parathas.
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Health: Key Nutritional Deficiencies among South Asians
March 2018 -
THE UNIQUE DIETARY NEEDS OF SOUTH ASIANS: Changes in diet, climate, and lifestyle have led to nutritional deficiencies. Consider Vitamin D, and Fats, especially Omega-3 & Omega-6 fatty acids.
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Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome
January 2018 -
South Asians are prone to a group of risk factors causing metabolic syndrome. Resistance training (or strength training) has been shown to offer protection.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): an Overview
December 2017 -
US residents with Indian ethnicity have greater risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Causes and prevalence of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are both considered here (part 1).
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Health: 10 Tips for Dining at Indian Restaurants
December 2017 -
We all enjoy dining out, but now that we are all health conscious, it can also be a major guilt-inducing decision. Here are ways to make it less so, while not sucking out all the joy from it.
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Practice Mindful Eating During Holidays
November 2017 -
The average American typically gains several pounds during the holiday season. Parties, sweets, and drinks can be a trap. Here are some tips to help you enjoy without weight gain.
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Improve Your Cardiovascular Fitness
September 2017 -
Activities such as jogging, walking, or biking will make a difference when they are done with enough intensity so that your heart beats in the range of 50 to 85 percent of its maximum rate.
