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Ever since obesity has affected a major population of the world, weight-loss has become an important aspect of people’s lives. Lack of physical activity and high intake of unhealthy foods have contributed to unchecked weight gain. Cycling, Yoga and many other physical activities combined with slow and mindful eating can promote weight-loss. Here are some effective weight-loss strategies adopted by people from across the world.

Brown rice is a storehouse of many essential nutrients. These nutrients help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels and keep blood pressure in check. They prevent cancer, gallstones as well as childhood asthma. Magnesium in brown rice keeps bones healthy and regulates the nervous system. Moreover, brown rice fills your stomach fast and keeps you in shape.

Studies have demonstrated that eating white rice regularly in large quantities can put you at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It is also believed that high glycemic index foods like white rice may increase appetite, leading to obesity. Brown rice is a healthier choice of rice for diabetics.

Rice is an integral part of every meal in many countries, but there’s still a lot of ambiguity concerning its health effects. White rice...

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition affecting your overall health. Managing it by keeping a check on carbohydrates and saturated fat intake is the key. This is done by avoiding foods with simple carbs, sugary drinks, packaged and baked products, fried foods, and full-fat dairy. Dried fruits and sweeteners like honey though are naturally healthy, should be avoided.

If your immune system sees rice as an allergen, it results in an allergic response. Symptoms of rice allergy in adults and children include respiratory issues, eczema and skin rashes, sneezing, running nose, dehydration, vomiting and diarrhea. In infants and smaller children, symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. Although raw rice is the most dangerous, allergic reactions can also be caused by eating cooked rice.

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In a saucepan, saute 1t each of grated ginger, fennel, cumin, mustard seeds in 3T ghee over med heat. Stir in 1c basmati rice, 1/2c yellow split mung beans, 2 chopped carrots, 1.5c beans, 1/2c zucchini. Add 4c of water and bring to a boil. Add in 1/2t each of coriander powder, sea salt, turmeric, 3 cloves, 3 bay leaves, 1c leafy greens of choice. Cover and cook for 30-45 mins.

Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Your best bet is to opt for fresh and whole fruits (with skin on, whenever possible!) instead of drinking juices. Make simple food swaps such as switching to brown bread, brown rice; choosing whole grain cereals topped off with fruits, raisins for breakfast and legumes, beans as part of the main meal or in salads.

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