French fries are something that all of us can’t get enough. There is something in this potato snack that makes us happy. The perfect French fry has to golden in color, crisp on the outside and velvety soft on the inside. But what we don’t realize about French Fries is that they contain tons of calories because they are deep
Pomelo is not a fruit that is easily available all across the globe. This fruit which originated in Malaysia and the Southeast has now found at home in the tropics. They come under the family of grapefruits. Low calories and fat Pomelo fruit is a favorite among people who are dieting. They contain absolutely no fat and also give you
This shriveled up fruit can actually gross up the appetite of a few people. But once you learn the health benefits of the same, chances are that you will start stocking up on this shriveled up wonder. Prunes are basically dried plums. They have been used for ages as a natural laxative. But apart from it aiding in your
Smoothies are usually made with yogurt. Yogurt is what that gives it that sour or tangy taste. But there are certain substitutes for yogurt. Some yogurt free smoothies are totally made of diary free products. The two reasons that you don’t want to add yogurt to your smoothies are: You don’t like yogurt You are allergic to dairy products What
We are all painstakingly taking precautions to prevent getting the flu. But apart from these precautions, we can also give a light boost to our immune system, to fight the flu. There are some foods that can help keep the flu away. So keep your kitchen stocked with these flu fighting foods: Chicken soup It’s the age old recipe of
After a point of time, serving chicken breasts over a bed of veggies can get boring. So how can this you make this protein rich food more interesting so that you don’t have to force your kids and husband to wolf it down. Sandwiches Sear chicken breasts on a pan marinated with your favorite seasoning. Place between toasted slices
Sleep is an integral part of our health.Our body does not function as efficiently as it should if we do not get the adequate sleep that it requires. Do not cut down on your sleep. Cutting down on the hours you sleep will only reduce the quality of your life. Here are some reasons that support the cause of getting
There are a lot of things that we do before our bedtime that are causing us a lot of harm. The worst part about is that we actually don’t know what they are.Sleep is very important for our body. So if you’re having a hard time getting a good night’s rest, you might want to look into the practices that
Sleeping like a baby is the most wanted thing in life, but it is also one of the mysteries. As we all know that good sleep keeps a fresh mind and a healthy body and everyone needs a good night’s sleep. It is always said that every human being needs 7/8 hours of sleep, but not necessarily everyone gets it.
Swine flu is a highly contagious disease caused by influenza virus that infects the respiratory tract.It originally was an influenza infection that affected the respiratory tract of pigs that caused a barking cough, nasal secretions and listlessness.The swine flu in humans is caused by the H1N1 influenza virus. The H1N1 virus was nicknamed swine flu because its strain was first
READ MOREKidneys are organs that filter out all the impurities and excesses from the body. Everyone is blessed with two kidneys. There have been instances where people have survived with only one kidney. Facts about kidney disease: Millions of patients suffer from kidney disease each year and don’t even know that they are suffering from the disease. The reason behind this
READ MOREIf you haven’t been vaccinated for chickenpox then it is likely that that the half of you who haven’t been vaccinated catch chickenpox. Chicken pox as all of us know is very contagious. It is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. So if you or the kids have caught it then refrain from sending your kids to school and you from
READ MOREMost of us get the facts wrong about certain diseases, especially diabetes. There are a lot of myths surrounding the disease of diabetes. Let us clear the confusion by enlisting the myths: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes Let us bring out the facts. Type 1 diabetes is caused by genes or other factors that trigger the disease. Type 2
READ MOREAs we grow old, our hair starts showing the signs of aging as well. When we age our hair become brittle and dry and we might even experience hair fall. But healthy hair can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So here are some tips to make your hair look and feel younger: Cut down on shampoo-Shampoos strip
READ MOREA lot depends on hygiene when it comes to a child’s health. A problem that is identified with children, especially school going children is the problem of hair lice. Constant hair itching can cause redness on the child’s head and also it can distract the child and make her uncomfortable. While a parent doesn’t have control on the environment the
READ MOREEveryone wishes to sport healthy, shiny hair with spending exorbitantly on pricey treatments and products. Women have used oiling method since times immemorial as one of the best DIY methods that helps them to sport shiny and glowing hair. All natural oils were used preferably.
READ MOREMany people suffer from early greying of hair due to several reasons like stress, genetics, disease, illness and more. Many of them wish to color their hair black so as to look their age. There are several natural ways using which a person can color his or her hair black. Several natural ingredients are available in every household that help
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