Tag: Weight Gain

Have you ever noticed how stress makes you hungry? Stress may contribute to changes in dietary behaviors that lead to weight gain. Stress has...

As women, so many of us spend so much time comparing our looks with those of other women – be it our friends, our...

There are certain myths around watermelon that prevent women from enjoying the fruit. It is said that it causes diarrhea, flushes out vital nutrients from the body, and leads to excess weight gain. In fact, it is a nutritious fruit with plenty of health benefits. It keeps you hydrated, prevents pre-eclampsia, reduces swelling, and treats heat rashes. The fruit is harmless to pregnant women as long as it is had in moderation.

Flax seed oil reduces diabetes risk by lowering postprandial glucose. It’s also packed with fiber, a nutrient that will keep you full for a long time. This will help promote weight loss and limit cravings. The omega-3 fats and fiber in flax seed oil has a beneficial effect on cholesterol. On the skin, it can relieve irritation, redness, and pain relief. Flax seed oil is sensitive to heat so never cook with it. Add it to prepared foods instead.

Chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a healthy source of protein. They also improve cholesterol levels. The fiber in chickpeas traps bile – a digestive liquid made of cholesterol. It’s excreted in the stools with the fiber, which makes the body break down LDL cholesterol. The fiber and protein in chickpeas also increase satiety. This prevents overeating and results in less weight gain. Chickpeas don’t have cholesterol but have little saturated fat, so they don’t raise lipid levels.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can cause digestive issues, breast tenderness, and leg cramps. These side effects usually go away within a few months. More serious risks include gallbladder disease and heart problems, especially if you smoke. Estrogen-only HRT is linked to endometrial cancer, but duration of both hormones is associated with breast cancer. Blood clots, or venous thrombosis, is likely if you have previous risks or take oral HRT.

The pistachio or pista is a healthy nut and is a member of the cashew family. Pistachios are rich in nutrients like vitamins, minerals, essential...

What you eat impacts your baby directly during pregnancy. A doctor, therefore, suggests eating a simple, organic, and homemade food and staying away from...

If you eat more than a handful of almonds every day, it could lead to some serious side effects. Your blood clotting mechanism could get impaired and you could be at an increased risk of haemorrhagic stroke. Excess almond consumption could also cause weight gain, constipation, and even kidney stones. Vitamin E toxicity is also a possibility.

Do you know that around 44.5 million adults in the US are smoking a cigarette as you’re reading this? The world is tough out...

Kickstart your mornings with a tall glass of lemon-infused water. Not only it will suppress your hunger/cravings, but can help flush out toxins (especially nicotine!) from your body too. Equally beneficial can be to simply brush your teeth and rinse your mouth with mint mouthwash or to chew on mint-flavored toothpicks, at the onset of craving.

Orange juice is one of the most commonly consumed beverage for kids and adults alike. While fruit juice has been long considered an easy way...

Cessation of menstruation is called menopause. It is a normal part of life like puberty and usually occurs naturally at an average age 51,...

Women have varying experiences and have received contradictory advice from different sources when they were pregnant. There really is no one way to go...

The human body is composed of pure energy as is everything in the universe. Traditional Indian energy healers believe that the underlying cause of...