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This article is about foods that help you reduce inflammation. As chronic inflammation can lead to various diseases and weight gain. Let's look at some of the anti-inflammatory foods: • Berries: Packed with antioxidants minerals, vitamins and fibre. Anthocyanins in berries have anti-inflammatory effects on our body. They help to reduce the risk of heart disease and also boost our immunity. • Fatty Fish: A great source of omega 3 fatty acids DHA and EPA along with being a good source of protein. The best sources of omega 3 rich fishes are salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel, etc. The DHA and...

This article talks about the causes of obesity and weight gain. Weight gain is often seen as common amongst the ones who lack willpower but it's not true as apart from overeating there are other genetic disadvantages along with other factors that cause a person to gain weight. • Genetics: The children of people suffering from obesity are more likely to be obese but obesity is not completely predetermined as what a person eats has a major effect on their genes. But some people have a genetic susceptibility to obesity and weight gain. • Junk Food: Processed foods have refined...

Rice bran oil is a very common oil in Asian countries like India, China and Japan. It is extracted from the other layer of a rice grain that is the bran. Rice bran is a by-product of rice milling and has potential health benefits. • It contains beneficial nutrients: 14ml of rice bran oil provides 14g of fat and 120 calories. It contains higher amounts of heart-healthy unsaturated fats along with vitamin E, oryzanol, tocotrienols and plant sterols which provide various health benefits. • Supports healthy blood sugar levels: Its consumption helps to improve insulin resistance. • Promotes heart health:...

Tea and coffee both contain caffeine that helps boost our mood, mental and physical performance and metabolism. But too much caffeine consumption can have side effects. Although caffeine tolerance depends on your genes thus some people can consume much more of it than others without having any side effects.  A high dose of caffeine can lead to nervousness and anxiety. 1000 mg or more caffeine per day can cause jitteriness, nervousness, rapid breathing and increased stress levels. These symptoms vary from person to person depending on their tolerance so low to moderate caffeine doses increases alertness and is beneficial but...

• Spirulina (a type of cyanobacteria) grows in fresh water and salt has a very powerful nutrition profile. It is known as the blue-green algae which is a family of single-celled microbes and also one of the most nutrient-dense foods. • One spoon (7 g) of dried Spirulina powder provides you with 20 calories, 1.7 g of digestible carbohydrates, 4g protein, 1g of fat (omega 3 and omega 6 in a ratio of 1.5-1.0), 11% Vitamin B1, 15% Vitamin  B2, 4% Niacin, 21% copper and 11% iron. It also consists of small amounts of manganese, potassium and magnesium. • The...