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Are Cashews Good for You?

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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...

Health Benefits of Walnuts

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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

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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

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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...
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This Is How You Should Eat Almonds Ever-Day And Reasons Why It’s Considered To Be Beneficial!   Benefits Of Almonds – Have you heard that saying “Badam Khane Se Akal Ati Hai”? It’s very popular, so I guess that you must’ve certainly heard that one. You know what; Badam i.e. Almond is really-really good. It has it’s own health benefits and it’s certainly a good nut to eat every day. No doubt, almonds are tasty. And undoubtedly, they’re healthy too. You should start eating them every day. Before you do that, here are some health benefits of Almonds that you should know about. ➤It improves brain power Yes, like they say, Badam Khane Se Akal Ati Hai. Eating 5-6 almonds in the morning really improves the brain power. It contains Phenylalanine, which is a brain boosting chemical that aids the cognitive functions. ➤ Strengthens bones If you want to stay fit and strong, then eat 5-6 almonds daily in the morning. Eating almonds will strengthen your bones...

5 Easy Hacks To Lose Belly Fat Quickly

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Here Are 5 Easy Hacks To Lose Belly Fat Quickly.. However stubborn belly might be, you can still get rid of it by following these 5 simple ways. These hacks need to be followed daily and in few months you will slowly get back in shape. Is belly fat giving you nightmares? Are you not able to fit in that cute little black dress because of your belly fat? These are some of the most common woes that people ace because of tummy fat. And tummy fat is also one of the toughest to lose. However not if you follow these simple hacks. We have listed down 5 simple hacks for you to lose belly fast quickly.  Stop drinking diet soda completely Diet sodas are not healthy, do not let the name trick you. It is filled with artificial sweeteners and consuming it will only increase your fat. If you ave these diet sodas or even cold drinks more than twice a week, then you are more likely to gain weight than people who don't drink these. Drink Green tea Drinking green t...