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Cravings are a problem in one's weight loss journey. So, here are some ways how one can prevent and stop these cravings for sugar and unhealthy foods. 1. Meal planning: This eliminates all the unwanted foods from your diet and prevents cravings. 2. Avoid being hungry: Follow a good healthy eating schedule as being too hungry and skipping meals increase cravings. 3. Sleep: Our appetite is affected by our hormones and sleep deprivation leads to poor appetite regulation and increased cravings. So good sleep is very important to prevent cravings. 4. Eating a good proper meal: Lack of nutrients causes cravings, so eating your...

Air pollution has now reached hazardous levels with pollutants that include carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOC), carbon dioxide (CO2), particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxide (NO2). According to the WHO air pollution (indoor and ambient) kills about 7 million people every year. Immediate effects of air pollution include: • Irritation of the nose, eyes, and throat • Dizziness • Fatigue • Headaches Some pollutants can cause asthma or may aggravate the pre-existing condition. These are short-term effects which can be treated, but long-term effects include cancer, heart diseases and respiratory diseases. These may occur after repeated and long...

Follow these nutrition tips regularly to build a healthy immune system: • Avoid eating outside food: It reduces the rate of contact with people and lowers the risk of one being exposed to the virus. Maintain a minimum distance of 1 metre, avoid crowded places and be aware of people who are coughing or sneezing. • Limit sugar intake: As per WHO recommendation 5% of total energy intake should come from free sugar for adults. So, to achieve this number switch to fresh fruits as frozen, canned and fruit syrups contain added sugar. Choose options low in sugar and keep...

Is gas formation normal?  Gas formation is a normal part of the process of digestion, and if you are unable to expel it, gas builds up inside your intestine that may cause pain and discomfort. An average adult passes gas up to 21 times a day. Bloating or gas pain may be caused by : Gum chewing Overeating Swallowing air while drinking or eating Smoking cigarettes Certain food items Ways to get rid of gas: Dietary habits help alleviate gas and symptoms related to it like pain and bloating. Try to maintain a food diary to identify the foods that are...

• Organic apple cider vinegar that comes with the “mother“ should be consumed as it is unfiltered and consists of friendly bacteria, proteins and enzymes. • Apple cider vinegar improves insulin sensitivity and lowers the blood sugar levels post meals. It is very effective for treating people with type 2 diabetes. • Apple cider vinegar lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thus helping to lower the risk of heart diseases. • It helps to lower blood pressure and improves heart health. • Using ACV helps to rebalance the pH of the skin, thus improving the skin's protective barrier. It can be...