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Although it’s a well known scientifically proven fact that regular exercise have several health benefits. One of them is inducing better sleep as it can promote relaxation, reduce anxiety and normalise your internal clock. People, especially health enthusiasts since older times kept believing that working out before bed can make it harder to get a good night’s rest. But recent scientific studies have proved that this may not be necessarily true. Some scientific researches have found that it’s possible to enjoy exercise close to bedtime without compromising with your sleep. • Know, what does research say? Scientific studies have challenged the notion that exercising too late daily can disrupt your sleeping habits. During a study in 2020, where 12 healthy males visited a lab on three separate nights. All of them did either 30 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercises or 30 minutes of moderate intensity resistance training. Every workout session just ended 90 minutes before bedtime....

Milk, whether boiled or cold, is very crucial and beneficial for human health. But the fact is, boiled milk, nutritional profile and health benefits are quite different from the milk straight from carton. Commonly, the boiling point of cow milk is 95° C means that if you are adding milk to a recipe that will be cooked or baked. Just for example, take pudding or cake. Milk will technically reach its boiling point during the cooking process. Most of the times people also boil milk to kill bacteria and prevent food borne illness like diarrhoea. Researches and studies examined changes in vitamins and minerals in boiled milk found that regular pasteurisation temperatures do not change nutrient content much. But Ultra high temperature pasteurisation effects the content of many vitamins. So here we are presenting the benefits of boiled milk that you might have never came across. • Contains more beneficial fats. Boiled milk contain additional short and medium chain fatty acids that may provide...

Sodium bicarbonate or also known as baking soda is one of the most popular household product. This chemical compound has numerous amounts of uses. But recently scientific studies have claimed that sodium bicarbonate may also provide some interesting health benefits. There is an increase in trend among health enthusiasts and athletes taking it. They use it to help them perform during intense workout sessions. So let’s checkout how sodium bicarbonate works and will it really help in enhancing performance? • Functionality of sodium bicarbonate. As pH level of human body and fluids inside it is naturally close to neutral. A normal person may have a pH level of around 7.4 and 7. Several studies have proven that one will function best when his or her acid alkaline balance remains close to the target. Human body has various ways to maintain these levels under control. But certain diseases or any other external factor can disrupt this balancing process. The most common factor found in health e...

Buttermilk is basically a fermented dairy product. It is one of the most common beverages in India. But modern buttermilk is cultured with beneficial bacteria and is quite different from a traditional Indian buttermilk. Although in modern world there is a decline in intake of buttermilk through people. But it’s most often used in baking and bakery products such as biscuits, muffins, quick breads and pancakes. Although its name buttermilk is somewhat misleading because it does not contain any amount of butter. Traditional Indian buttermilk is the liquid left over from whole milk that has been turned into butter. But most of the buttermilk available today consists of water, milk sugar lactose and some milk protein casein. So here we are mentioning the must to know health benefits of buttermilk. • Optimises digestion. The lactic acid present in buttermilk make its lactose content easier to digest. Most of the other dairy products do not digest easily just because of lactose present in the...

Preparation is the way for runners to put up their calibre. So properly fuelling up yourself can help you to minimise fatigue and speed up your recovery after a intense running session. But on the other hand, fuelling up with the wrong foods or not at all before running can cause stomach cramps. So here we are presenting the most valuable foods that you can have before running. They all are scientifically proven and gone through several human trials and studies. • Pre-running meal. It’s quite necessary and crucial to fuel up three to four hours before your running session. Especially if you are distance runner or a explode runner. Most of the times people who just jog for their health benefits do not require much attention on meals. For your information, distance running includes events such as 10 kilometres or 21 km, half marathon and more then that. There are two main purposes for having a good pre running meal. The first one is to keep you away from feeling hungry during run. The se...

Most of the times, apple cider vinegar is used as a natural tonic for several health issues. This natural product had several health benefits that are even supported by scientific studies. But then also people have raised concern about its safety and possible side effects. Although till now there are no such side effects available for moderate uses. But there are some experiences of health issues in people who over consume it. Unfortunate enough that apple cider vinegar has been reported to cause some side effects. But the thing is, they are linked with heavy and large dosage. So presenting 5 most common side effects that have been experienced because of over dose of apple cider vinegar. • Digestive side effects. Apple cider vinegar experienced unpleasant digestive symptoms in some people. Several scientific studies on humans and animals show that Apple cider vinegar and acetic acid may degree’s appetite and promote the feeling of fullness. Moreover, some controlled studies reveal that...

Still several people ignore cool down exercises at the end of workout sessions. Seems like they are not aware that cool down exercises and stretches lower the chance of injury and promote blood flow. After intense workout session they will help in reducing stress to your heart and other muscles. Dedicating 10 minutes after a long, intense workout to cooling down exercises will surely help you to get most from your workout. So here we are presenting most common and beneficial cool down exercises and stretches. 1. Light jogging or walking. This is the most common and straight forward way to cool down your body after a workout session. Just give three to five minutes to light jogging on a treadmill. If you are not in a condition to jog just walk normally. 2. Upper body stretch. Stretching your upper body after workout session will help you to relax your muscles. There are several ways to stretch upper body. During a standing or seated position, just interlock your fingers and press your p...

Dairy products are considered as the best source of calcium, and calcium is the main mineral present in the bone. This is the main reason why health authorities recommend consuming dairy products everyday. Then also, several people wonder what is the need of adding dairy in their diets. So here we are presenting some of the scientific facts that why you should add dairy in your diet. • A natural gift for osteoporosis. Basically, osteoporosis is a progressive disease in which bones detroit or health decline, losing mass and minerals overtime. There are several other factors that are completely unrelated to nutrition that cause osteoporosis, such as exercise and hormones. Human bones serve structure role but they are also bodies main reservoirs of calcium. Lacking calcium in diet, your body pulls it from your bones to sustain other functions that are more important for immediate survival. Moreover, some amount of calcium is continuously executed in urine. So human bones will close calciu...

The normal drinking water whether it is bottled or tap water, Most of the times it contains trace amounts of electrolytes such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium. Moreover, the concentration of electrolyte in beverages may vary greatly. Some of the commercially available brands add significant amount of minerals along with carbohydrates, an market their water as sport drinks. Originally, electrolytes are minerals that conduct electricity when dissolved in water. They get distributed through the fluid in your body and use their electrical energy to facilitate important body functions. Electrolyte waters are enhanced with several charge minerals, but their concentration may differ. Only distilled water has no electrolyte present in it. Now know the scientifically proven health benefits of electrolyte water. • May optimise exercise performance. Electrolyte enhanced water, particularly sports drinks, benefit athletes by helping replenishing water, electrolytes, and energy loss dur...

Most of the health enthusiasts, an health experts recommend low oxalate diets to treat variety of conditions, particularly kidney stones. But still recent research is called into question whether low oxalate diet is necessary for preventing kidney stones or other conditions. Oxalate or popularly known as oxalic acid, is a compound that human body produces. It is also present in several food items such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains. Although small amounts of calcium and oxalate are normally present in urinary tract and typically do not cause any issue. But in some cases, calcium and oxalate can bind together and form calcium oxalate, which are kidney stones. • Know the procedure to follow low oxalate diet. The main principle behind low oxalate diet is eating less food that has high oxalate content. Foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, legumes are generally high in oxalate. According to general recommendation, and advises from health experts. Oxalate intake should be ...

Basically, quinoa and couscous are two small grain like foods. Most of the people who are health enthusiast often consume it as an alternative to rice and pasta. Just because of their similar appearance and applications many people just confuse between them. But taking them on grounds of nutrition, they are quite different from one another. • Couscous. It is basically a type of small beaded pasta which is made from steamed semolina. Originally, semolina is a flour that is made from drum wheat. It is one of the most common consumed any staple food in North Africa, Algeria and Tunisia. Going through the nutrient content of couscous. 100 grams serving of couscous will provide about 112 calories. These calories are further divided into 23.2 grams of carbohydrates, 1.4 grams of fibre, 3.8 grams of protein, and 0.16 grams of fat. Addition to these macronutrients, it also contained good reserves of selenium, magnesium, folate, and iron. • Quinoa. Meanwhile, quinoa is a seed of quinoa plant. T...

Pineapple is one of the most delicious and healthy tropical fruit on planet. Originally it is originated in South America with early European explorers named it after its resemblance to a pine. Pineapple is just packed with nutrients, antioxidants and other helpful compounds, which include enzymes that can help with fighting inflammation and disease. Scientific studies have revealed the link between pineapple compounds and many health benefits. Most common health benefits include aiding digestion, boosting immunity, speeding up recovery from surgery. Now it’s your turn, to know the five surprising health benefits of using pineapple regularly. • Contains antioxidants to fight diseases. Although pineapples are rich in nutrients, but they are also loaded with healthy antioxidants. Basically, antioxidants are molecules that help human body to combat oxidative stress. When free radicals interact with body cells and cause damage, it is linked to chronic inflammation. This subsequently we dow...

Orange juice is the most consumed and enjoyed beverage all around the world. It is just made by squeezing orange extracts to form juice. This beverage is naturally high in vital nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium. Although there are several controversies and wide debates regarding whether it contributes to a healthy diet. But here we are mentioning 5 impressive health benefits of orange juice. • Have good reserves of antioxidants. It is a scientifically proven fact that antioxidants present in orange juice promote health by preventing oxidative damage. Several researches and studies point towards the fact that antioxidants are crucial to maintain overall health. Oxidative stress is the cause of several chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Orange juice is a good source of several antioxidants like flavonoids, carotenoids and ascorbic acid. During a study which was eight week long on 90 participants, it was found that drinking 750 ml of orange juice dail...

Basically, pink Himalayan salt is a variety of soil that is naturally pink in colour and mind near Himalayas in Pakistan and India. Several brands and people who offer this variety of salt claim that it is loaded with minerals and provide incredible health benefits. That’s the main reason why pink Himalayan salt is often thought to be much more healthier than regular table salt. Although there are only limited amounts of researches and studies are available on pink Himalayan salt. But we are mentioning most of them here. • Know, What is pink Himalayan salt? Originally, Pink Himalayan salt is a pink coloured salt that is extracted from Khewra Salt mines located in Pakistan. It is one of the largest and oldest salt mines in world. This variety of salt is harvested from this mine and is believed to have been formed millions of years ago. The main source of this salt is evaporation of ancient bodies of water in Himalayan glaciers. The pink Himalayan salt is hand extracted and is minimally ...

Almost few days left for ultimate Diwali celebrations. Diwali celebration cannot be completed without sweets, decorations and fireworks. Although every body loves to have sweets during the celebration of any festival. In fact it’s the common Indian tradition to celebrate any occasion starting with sweets. But having too much of these processed and sugary items can have serious health issues. Although there are different varieties of sweets that are available during the Diwali and festive seasons. But ladoos top the list with most lovers and appealing taste. So now go through the below mentioned recipe of protein packed ladoos. These protein packed ladoos will help you to add a pinch of health during celebrations. • Ingredients that are required. To prepare this extremely beneficial protein ladoos one will require below mentioned ingredients. 1. Half Cup of almonds. 2. Half Cup of cashew nuts. 3. Half Cup of jaggery powder or according to taste. 4. Half above flax seeds, in powdered for...

You must be habitual of spitting out watermelon seeds when you eat watermelon. Or in other ways, some people also opt for just seedless variety. But when we will mention the health benefits of watermelon seeds, they will change your mind-set. Watermelon seeds are quite less in calories and quite nutritionally dense. Roasted watermelon seeds can be a better and healthier snack option replacing the processed unhealthy snacks. So presenting 5 impressive health benefits of watermelon seeds. • Extremely low in calories. If you are the one who is looking for weight loss programme or want to maintain a healthy weight. Then watermelon seeds will surely work for you. Single ounce of watermelon seed kernels contain about 158 calories. Although they are not too low but these calories are all beneficial. If you take handful of watermelon seeds, they will wait about four grams and will have only 23 calories. This clearly means that a normal person will not prevent to eat one ounce on a single sitti...

Indian Gooseberry or locally known as Amla, is a fruit tree that grows in native parts of Asia. Since older times, it has been used because of it’s herbal and medicinal properties. This Indian fruit is rich in vitamin C, an often supported to have potential antioxidant and health benefits. Scientifically, Phyllanthus emblica and locally called as Amla, this small tree has yellow green flowers and blossoms into round edible fruit. Basically, the fruits of this plant are of size of a golf ball with a very thin peel. They have a discrete sour, bitter and astringent taste. This fruit is also used in Indian cooked cuisines. Mostly the supplements that are available in the market are in powdered and juice forms. • Amla and it’s anti aging properties Just because of high vitamin C content, Indian Gooseberry have several promising anti aging benefits. It is scientifically proven that vitamin C is an antioxidant that can help you in preventing cellular damage. Amla because of it's antioxid...

Black salt is a popular ingredient used in Indian cuisine. It is left because of its unique flavour that enhances many dishes. There are some claims too that it provides several health benefits. There are many varieties of black salt available all around the globe, but the most common and used one is Himalayan black salt. It’s basically a rock salt that comes from salt mines of Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and other location nearby Himalayas. Black salt is traditionally used since the time of ayurvedic medicines. Ayurveda experts and healers claim that Himalayan black salt has therapeutic qualities. • How black salt is different from regular salt : Black salt differs from regular salt, both in composition, taste and colour. Himalayan black salt basically originates as a pink Himalayan salt, which is a type of rock salt. Nowadays, black salt is prepared or manufactured from a combination of sodium chloride, sodium sulphate, sodium bisulphate and ferric sulphate. Before delivering ...