Blogs by Aman Maloo

Are Cashews Good for You? Cashews have a buttery, sweet, and salty taste, an unmistakable shape, and they are an  excellent source   of vitamins and minerals. They grow on cashew nut trees, which are native to subtropical climates. Raw, unsalted cashews are often used in vegan recipes as well as in Indian cooking. Many of us eat cashews after they have been roasted and salted, which turns them into a delicious snack. What Are the Health Benefits of Cashews? Although cashews are one of the lowest-fiber nuts, they are packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. These include vitamins E, K, and B6, along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron, and selenium, all of which are important for maintaining good bodily function. Did You Know? ·        Cashew nuts grow in the seeds that hang from cashew apples. ·        They contain vitamins and minerals that support...

Many people think that water pipe smoking, a growing trend around the Globe, is a risk-free way to get a nicotine fix It’s a tobacco smoking style with many names: hookah, shisha, narghile, goza, and hubble-bubble, to name a few. Invented in India in the 15th century, water-pipe smoking has long been popular in the Middle East. Yet over the past decade, smoking hookah has also become trendy in the U.S., particularly on college campuses and among high school students. Today, an estimated 100 million people worldwide smoke water pipes, with many users mistakenly believing that it is a risk-free way to consume tobacco. Part of the appeal is the exotic device, which is typically ornately decorated yet has a simple design. A bowl at the top of the water pipe holds a sticky mixture of tobacco, honey, molasses, fruit pulp, and/or flavorings as diverse as mint, coconut, peach, and even cola. Crushed tobacco leaves, typically present at about 5–10% in the mixture, look like little fl...

Smoking marijuana can triple your chances of dying from high blood pressure The health effects of marijuana are far from conclusive, as we reported. Now, a new study provides evidence that pot might be hurting your heart: Using marijuana can raise your risk of dying from hypertension, researchers from Georgia State University suggest. In the study, researchers surveyed over 1,200 participants on their marijuana habits, and then followed them up for 20 years. After adjusting for factors like body mass index (BMI) and previous heart issues, the researchers discovered that those who used marijuana were more than three times as likely to die from high blood pressure than those who didn't touch the stuff. Plus, for each year of marijuana use, their risk grew by four percent. The researchers say this shows that the heart effects of marijuana may be even greater than the heart risks already established for cigarette smoking. The active component of marijuana, tetrahy...

Think You’re Safe Cause You Only Smoke Socially? You’re Dead Wrong! “I only smoke when I go out, so that doesn’t count” – how often have we heard this from friends who are social smokers – people who can smoke the occasional cigarette and not get addicted. Every smoker wishes they could do that, instead of being enslaved to their cancer sticks! But don’t get too envious; studies show that even occasional smokers don’t get off scot-free as there is no “safe” level of smoking. How Even The Occasional Cigarette Can Damage Your Health   If you’re a smoker, you know just how much it affects your health because everyone from your aunts and uncles to your non-smoking friends and even your building watchman has warned you about it! However, people who only smoke occasionally believe that their smoking habits have a negligible impact on their health. This type of thinking is particularly dangerous because it means that occasional smokers don’t see the need to quit smoking. ...

Health Benefits of Walnuts : 6 Incredible Benefits of Eating Walnuts Every Day Walnuts are crunchy and tasty every time they are used in salads or desserts. They are one of the most effective super foods that contribute in improving one's health. Here are some health benefits of walnuts that you should know. Walnuts have always known to be a brain food. It is not just because of their nutritional value, but it is also because of the way they look. Walnuts are round with a single seed and the fruit is found enclosed in an inedible husk. Walnuts are considered by many to be the healthiest dry fruits that are also believed to increase a person's intellect. Walnut has approximately 4 grams of carbs per ounce. Protein is 4 grams per ounce, 190 cal of energy and fat is approximately 18 grams that also includes saturated and unsaturated fats both. Due to such high nutritional value, walnuts make for an amazing snack. They are also popularly called power food. Here are so...

Ways to increase protein in Indian food    These tips will make eating protein a piece of cake. Indian diet is usually considered rich in carbs and low in protein. However, if you are a gym goer, you’ll know the important role protein plays in building and repairing your muscles. If you do not want to get protein from supplements such as whey, you can include it in your regular meals. Here are a few ways you can increase protein intake in your Indian diet. How much protein do you need? Firstly, you need to know how much of this nutrient you really need every day. According to nutritionist Annapurna Agrawal, you need 0.8-1g of protein per kg of your body weight. So if you are 50 kg, you need to consume between 40g to 50g of protein in a day. Ways to eat more protein if you are a vegetarian To get adequate protein from a vegetarian meal, you need to include some form of it in every meal. This is because vegetarian protein sources are not the best so you ...

Alkalize your body It is easy to get lost in the whole health-food terminology and discourse on clean living. One can't really tell where healthy stops and unhealthy begins! One major factor in determining the healthfulness of a food can be by looking at it from an alkaline or acidic point of view. The more alkaline it is, the better. "Alkaline diets have gained more importance from the cancer world, as many research studies are now showing an obvious connection between acidic diets and rise in cancers," says Dr Anjali Hooda Sangwan, consultant - obesity, metabolic medicine and clinical nutrition. Alkaline balance In order for your blood to effectively act as a medium of oxygen and absorb vital nutrients, your body's pH (potential of hydrogen) balance needs to be maintained. This equilibrium is essentially the body's alkaline-acid balance, which is ensured by healthy kidneys. Our packaged-food living makes us consume too much acid apart from alrea...