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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 -
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.
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