If you’ve ever had a tummy infection, you’ve probably heard of the BRAT diet. It is a bland diet recommended for recovering from a stomach/gastrointestinal infection. It gives the gut a chance to rest and reduces the amount of stool produced. What is the BRAT diet? BRAT is an acronym for: B -Bananas R -Rice A -Applesauce T -Toast Why is it recommended? The BRAT diet helps with recovery from…
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Healthy eatingHealthy living
11 Super Easy Ways to Instantly Eat Healthier
by Vidya Sury March 11, 2019Are you looking for motivation and resources to kick start a healthy diet? Well, here’s exactly what you need: a list of 11 super easy ways to instantly eat healthier. After reading this article, you’ll see how effortless it is to revamp your eating habits once and for all. Keep it simple We know that there’s tremendous pressure today to try out the latest food fads and trendy menus. And…
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Bone Health
Why Your Bone Health Depends on the Vitamin D + Calcium combo
by Vidya Sury February 8, 2019Calcium and Vitamin D come together to make the power combo – they are the duo that guard your bone health. Let’s bone up on what this means! (Ah, there’s a pun!) Did you know? You need adequate calcium in the diet to prevent bone loss and avoid the risk of osteoporosis, a condition where the bones become weak and brittle. Your bones become more prone to breakage even with…
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DetoxdietHealth benefits
Could juice fasting be better than traditional fasting?
by Vidya Sury April 1, 2018With all the buzz about juice fasting, more and more people are realizing that one of the best ways to supercharge your health is intermittent juice fasting. In fact, it is being touted as an essential part of any vegan diet. Since there are plenty of delicious recipes around, juice fasting itself is not boring. Juice Fasting Or Traditional Fasting? The problem with traditional fasting is that your body tends…
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Healthy Kids
9 out of 10 kids are at risk for hidden hunger. Is yours one of them?
by Vidya Sury April 25, 2017I am nervous to even answer that question! As parents, we try our best to ensure that our kids get the best nutrition. We cajole them to eat their veggies and fruits, make sure they eat at the right time, pack their school lunch boxes with tasty, but healthy food. In spite of all this, they are in grave danger of the risk of micronutrient deficiency. Is that shocking or…