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We have all heard the expression, "You are what you eat," but we could also take this one step further and say, "You are what you feed the bacteria that live in your gut." The lining of your gut is mostly covered with bacteria, otherwise known as tiny organisms that create a micro-ecosystem called a microbiome. In fact, the healthier your microbiome is, the healthier you are. Balance in the microbiome depends on two things: stimulating the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut by giving them the foods they like (prebiotic) and adding living microbes directly to your system with foods rich in probiotics. Here are five gut healing and probiotic-rich foods that you can start to include in your diet.

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Yogurt is one of the most well-known food sources for gut healthand for good reason. Yogurt is formed when bacterial cultures are added to milk, resulting in a fermented or cultured milk product. Not all yogurts contain probiotics, however, as they can be destroyed during the pasteurization process; look for "live and active cultures" on the ingredient label. Look for the strains Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Streptococcusthey have been widely researched and linked to better health outcomes, including improved immune system function and better digestive health.

Kimch is a spicy, fermented Korean side dish made of cabbage, other vegetables, and ingredients like ginger, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes. Kimchi can contain many different strains of probiotics, with lactic acid bacteria being the dominant strain. Research has shown that kimchi can boost cognitive and immune health and aid in weight loss, among other benefits. Enjoy kimchi alongside typical Korean dishes like spicy tofu soup or bibimbap, a rice dish with plenty of vegetables, meat, and a fried egg; you could also add it to your own soups or stir-fries.

When you hear "miso," do you think first of miso soup? If you do, you're not alone, but it's far more than just a type of broth. Miso, a Japanese seasoning, is actually a paste made from fermented soybeans, salt, and koji (a type of fungus). The main strain in miso is called Aspergillus oryzae and has been shown to reduce gastrointestinal symptoms. Miso soup is the go-to option for including miso in your diet, but you can also use it to flavor other broths, marinades, sauces, or spreads.

Your favorite burger topping also has probiotics! Just make sure to choose pickles whose brine is made from a salt and water solution that naturally ferments and forms probiotics, as opposed to vinegar, which does not contain probiotics. Look for "live and active cultures" on the label.

Kefir is made by adding kefir grainscultures of lactic acid bacteria and yeastto milk. While yogurt might be the better known probiotic-rich dairy food, kefir actually contains many more strains of probiotics and has been linked to improved digestive health.

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By: Lifestyle Desk | New Delhi | Published: March 24, 2020 8:50:05 pm A balanced diet alone cannot be fruitful, unless food hygiene and healthy cooking practices are ensured. (Source: File Photo)

Undernutrition is the most widely prevalent risk factor for development of tuberculosis (TB) in India, as per Sandhya Pandey, chief clinical nutritionist, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram. Not only this, it is the major driver of the TB epidemic in India contributing to around half of annual incidences. It impairs immunity and makes the patient vulnerable to multiple infections. Absence of nutrients in the diet can lead to drug-induced hepatotoxicity or drug-induced liver injury, death, relapse after the cure.

Measurements like Body Mass Index (BMI), dietary recall, weight loss history, pathology tests like haemoglobin are analysed to check the nutritional status of TB patients.

Much like the importance of regular medication, TB patients and their caregivers need to understand the importance of nutritional requirements. Ones nutritional counselor should emphasise on consumption of a healthy balanced diet to attain the desired protein-intake for energy.

A balanced diet is one that contains an adequate quantity of the nutrients that we require in a day i.e. fats, proteins, carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Though there is no special diet or requirements for TB patients, a diet plan is created according to a persons BMI and physical activities, mentioned Pandey.

TB patients have higher energy and protein requirements to refill the exhausted deposits from the body. As recovery occurs, it is very important that patients do not remain completely sedentary, and engage in some physical activity (such as house chores and walking) as tolerated; since it helps build muscle mass and excess fat deposition should be avoided in the regained weight.

The proportion of carbohydrates in the diet recommended is 55-75 per cent of total energy intake, and this is derived from intake of cereals, pulses, roots and tubers and vegetables.

In India, major sources of carbohydrates are cereals like wheat, and rice, and local millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi (high in calcium content, especially recommended for children and lactating women).

The requirements of protein would be 1.2-1.5 g/kg ideal body weight per day. Proteins or the building components can be of animal or plant origin. Proteins of animal origin includes milk, eggs, and meat, whereas a mixture of vegetable proteins from cereals and pulses are available for vegetarians.

These can comprise 15-30 per cent daily energy intake. Fats are present in oils, nuts, milk and milk products and meat. Groundnuts act as a good source of calories as well as protein. Soyabean oil, mustard oil, butter and ghee can also be taken in moderate amount.

Anaemia is one of the most prevalent nutrient deficiency disease in TB patients. Micronutrients such as iron and folate, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin D are important for immunity development and fighting mechanism of the busy. Leafy vegetables and fruits are vital sources of vitamins and minerals and these should be a part of the daily diet with five-six servings in each day.

Skip tobacco in all forms. Dont drink alcohol it can add to the risk of liver damage from some of the drugs used to treat your TB. Limit coffee and other caffeinated/carbonated drinks. Limit excess use of spices and salt or refined products, like sugar, white breads, and white rice.

A balanced diet alone cannot be fruitful, unless food hygiene and healthy cooking practices are ensured. Simple steps can avoid several infections like diarrhoea.

*Washing hands before cooking, eating and after using toilet.*Cleaning vegetables and fruits before consuming.*Cooking vegetables with a lid to preserve the nutritive value*Cooking at controlled temperature to prevent destruction of nutrients.

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New Delhi, Mar 24 (IANSlife): Hemp is a plant from the Cannabis family, which is used particularly for creating a variety of industrial products, ranging from clothes to bags, paper, skincare products, biofuel etc. The incredible benefits of Hemp have been ingrained in our lives for centuries.

Hemp Horizons, India's first hemp seed processing and contract manufacturing company, released a new collection of everyday beauty and body essentials. Expert from the company reveals the secret to healthy skin and hair laden with the benefits of Sativa (Hemp).

Sativa Hemp Nubs (Hemp Hearts, Hulled Hemp seeds)

This 100 percent pure and natural ayurvedic plant-based seeds can make you healthier and happier. Ayurvedic Sativa nubs are supreme quality dehulled (remove seeds hard shell) hemp seeds in India that can be enjoyed straight out of the bag. This high-quality storage proteins product houses a significant amount of all nutritious essential amino acids. Also, protein from hemp seeds is more digestible than meat, whole eggs, cheese, human milk, cow's milk or any other high protein food. Price: 150gm: Rs 399 and 500gm: Rs 1099

Sativa Hemp Powder (Cold Milled Hemp Powder)

Hemp powder is a concentrated source of protein from hemp seeds. It's completely free from dairy and lactose, vegan-friendly and a great addition to any healthy diet.

The powder packs a healthy punch of dietary fibre, chlorophyll, minerals, and antioxidants without any saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium or sugar. Just add it to your shake or blend it with Yogurt and hot cereals for a perfect meal replacement diet. Price: 150gm: Rs 299 and 500gm: Rs 999

Sativa Hemp Oil (Cold Pressed 100 percent Virgin Hemp seed oil, Edible)

Hemp seed oil is the most reputed unsaturated oil from the plant kingdom. This seed oil is 75-80 percent polyunsaturated fatty acids (the good fats). Whereas it has only 9-11percent of the less desired saturated fatty acids. Smoothies, salads, vegetables, and all kinds of pasta can be made using this oil. A gentle massage on your body with Sativa Hemp seed oil nourishes the skin and increases the blood circulation and is suitable for all skin types. Also, it helps to maintain hormonal balance which helps to attain healthy menopause. Due to its low carbohydrate and sugar content, it acts as an excellent supplement for people with diabetes. If used in cooking, it can help reduce your cholesterol rate. Price: 200ml: Rs 799

Strawberry and Hemp Lip Balm

Helps to moisture lips to ensure smooth, soft, and wrinkle-free lips. Also, makes your lip seal moisture and aids in healthy cell renewal and lightens your lips.

This 100% vegan and cruelty-free product is also chemical-free, making dead skin cells to rejuvenate and preventing it from becoming dry and chapped. Price: Rs 199

Hemp seed oil for Skin and Hair

Natural skincare and haircare oil is best for acne, pimples, dry skin, dull skin, hair-fall, frizzy hair. It contains essential amino acids, omega 6, omega 3, protein, essential fatty acids, anti-oxidants and quite a few minerals; thus helping keep our skin and hair healthy. Price: Rs 399

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World TB Day 2020: As per best estimate, globally 10 million people developed TB out of which 27 % were from India. As per estimate, there were new 27,90,000 cases in India in 2016 alone.

World TB Day: Early detection can help you fight tuberculosis effectively

24th March is observed as "World TBDay" and the theme for the year 2020 is "It's Time to End TB". While the world battles the deadly new coronavirus, TB still remains world's deadliest infectious killer. As per best estimate, globally 10 million people developed TB out of which 27 % were from India. As per estimate, there were new 27,90,000 cases in India in 2016 alone.

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India has developed an ambitious National Strategic Plan 2017-25 for elimination of TB. Various measures taken by Government include free diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis cases, health education measures and active case findings. However, any government programme cannot succeed without active participation from people.

Here are few steps that every individual should follow:

Seek medical help and encourage others to do so when symptoms such as chronic cough lasting more than 3 weeks, blood in sputum, chest pain, fever, night sweats, loss of weight, loss of appetite and fatigue present themselves. Early detection and treatment are highly effective in controlling the spread of the disease. Family members and close contacts of TB patients also should be screened.

Full treatment for at least 6 months or more as advised by doctor should be undertaken. Even a single dose of medicine must not be missed. It is the duty of family members to see that the patient takes the medicine regularly and completes the treatment as per advice of the doctor. In case of any side effects, the doctor should promptly be consulted.

Also read:Understanding The Symptoms Of TB And Importance Of Early Detection

Follow common precautions such as covering the mouth while coughing or sneezing. Do not spit on roads or in public.

Adequate nutrition plays an important role in recovery as it boosts the immunity system which fights against the infection. A person suffering from TB should consume well balanced and nutritious diet consisting of adequate carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Our Indian diet is usually a balance of vitamins, minerals, carbs, protein and fats in the right quantities. In addition, follow the advice of your doctor regarding the diet.

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While on treatment, the TB patient should ensure that she/he gets adequate sleep, remains active (unless she/is very sick), drinks adequate water and strictly avoids alcohol, smoking, tobacco or narcotic drugs. If patient has any associated illness such as diabetes or HIV, it should be treated adequately. Adopting healthy lifestyle even in non-infected individuals enhances immunity thus contributing to TB control

Ensure each new-born child is administered BCG vaccine at birth.

Also read:This Blood Test May Predict Onset Of Tuberculosis

TB can lead to psychological distress for the patient as well as their family members. This can result in depression and a sense of loneliness. Hence, it is necessary to keep a lookout for symptoms of mental illness and help them cope with the disease. This will help in improving their thinking pattern, readiness for treatment and accelerate the recovery.

Also read:Here's Everything You Need To Know About Spinal Tuberculosis

Awareness in general public should be enhanced through print media, television, posters, pamphlets, social media etc.

Inputs by- Dr. Santosh Datar, Medical Director, Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd (ZHL)

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The ketogenic or keto diet is low-carbohydrate, moderate-protein, and high fat. The diet produces elevated levels of ketones in the blood, which can be used as an alternative fuel when sugar levels are low.

Ketones are produced in the liver from fat, which has contributed to the diets growing popularity amongst those wanting to lose weight.

From a medical perspective, the effectiveness of the diet has only been established for intractable epilepsy. Aside from weight-loss, a ketogenic diet is also often self-administered for cognitive and memory enhancement, type II diabetes, or cancer.

However, following keto has been associated with flu-like symptoms within the first few weeks of the diet.

Now, a fresh study has analysed the pattern, severity, and time course of these symptoms, as reported in posts by users of online forums.

The transient symptoms (or side-effects) of the ketogenic diet are frequently referred to as keto flu.

Common symptoms such as flu, fatigue, nausea, dizziness, decreased energy, feeling faint, and heartbeat alterations may lead people to cease the diet prematurely, or be misdiagnosed by medical professionals which could lead to unnecessary medical interventions.

The experiences of symptoms by many people strengthens the evidence for side-effects following the initiatives of a ketogenic diet, according to co-author Dr Emmanuelle Bostock, from the University of Tasmanias Menzies Institute for Medical Research.

These consumers have the most immediate experience of effects and side-effects and many choose to report and share these in online forums.

Together with colleagues in Australia, Bostock identified 43 online forums that refer to keto flu. The team gathered personal experiences of 101 people who described keto flu symptoms, to determine their severity and time course.

We focused on social media because of its widespread use for discussion on health topics, which makes it practical to harness the experience of people who have tired the treatment in question, said Bostock.

In the present study, we responsibly and respectfully used public domain online forum posts and analysed their content to produce new insights into side-effects of the ketogenic diet.

Overall, personal experience of keto flu was reported by approximately one-third of the online forum users. Symptoms were typically reported within several days of commencing the diet peaking within the first week and dwindling after four weeks.

In particular, researchers noted reports of headaches (24.7%), difficulty concentrating (10.9%), and gastrointestinal discomfort (10.9%) in the early stages of following a keto diet.

Additional symptoms reported by individual users were flu (44.5%), fatigue (17.82%), nausea (15.8%), dizziness (14.8%), decreased energy (9.9%), feeling faint (7.92%), heartbeat alterations (5.9%), sore throat (5.9%), decreased appetite (4.9%), shaking (4.9%), and body aches (3.9%).

Such findings suggest that the physiological and perhaps psychological changes associated with the ketogenic diet result in the manifestation of an induction and adaptation related syndrome, noted the authors.

However, it is not clear whether this should be understood as an illness state produced by nutritional and perhaps immune imbalance, or is indicative of an adaptive bodily process triggered by the diet.

"Taken together, such reports can bring an illness or side effects into focus and can complement clinical observations and questionnaire-based research," noted Bostock.

"We see potential for research of this nature to inform all aspects of health care on a continuous basis."

Source: Frontiers in NutritionConsumer reports of keto flu associated with the ketogenic dietPublished 13 March 2020DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2020.00020Authors: Emmanuelle C. S. Bostock, Kenneth C. Kirkby, Bruce V. Taylor and Jason A. Hawrelak

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In the last few weeks, Adele it has garnered hundreds of headlines for reasons extramusicales, after which come to light a photo of yourself at the party organized by Beyonce and Jay-Z after the gala Oscar Awards. The singer Someone Like You caused a sensation with her tight dress bright leopard-print, which showed a pronounced loss of weight: 45 pounds in record time. To achieve this new image, the interpreter has undergone the popular diet sirtfoodan eating plan that promises great results, but that can be dangerous. The dietician-nutritionist at O2 Centro Wellness Neptuno, Manuel Alejandro Ruiz Lpezhe explains the secrets of this eating plan that it is in the mouth of all.

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The sirtfooddesigned by nutritionists Aidan Goggins and Glen Matten, it is a diet that limits foods that you can eat those that are rich in sirtuin, or compounds that enhance the action of these. Sirtuins are proteins that act by delaying the cell aging or the onset of diseases associated with age, explains the expert, who reports that the plan consists of two stages: In the first, the caloric intake is reduced to 1000 kcal / day. These they would use in the form of smoothies and you can only make a normal meal a day, but always be food sirt. In the second stage you can climb up to the 1.500 kcal a dayand , you can do two normal meals, but equally, without leave of the foods considered sirtcontinues the nutritionist.

The foods allowed are very limited. Would be the dark chocolate (with over 85% cocoa), apple, chicken, turkey, shrimp, citrus, capers, kale, spices, green tea and red wine. The rest of food are prohibited. It is a diet with a restriction, as much caloric as food, which, according to Manuel Alejandro Ruiz Lpez, it is neither healthy nor sustainable in time, both physical and mental. The patient undergoing this treatment will not have the energy to develop a daily activity, in addition to the risks associated with malnutrition. On the other hand, the restriction to which they are subjected can trigger problems such as anxiety, depression, social isolation, etc., alert the dietitian. Long-term, diet sirtfood can cause in patients, deficiencies of essential nutrients, and the appearance of symptoms associated with malnutrition, such as fainting, dizziness, anemia, or vitamin deficiency.

Read: The 7 questions you should ask yourself before starting a diet

The relationship between sirtuins and the weight loss is not demonstrated or proven scientifically. What happens in these cases is that a caloric restriction so big will cause a loss of weight yes or yes. In addition, if we add the effect of marketing and you can only include these foods we give a novel appearance and attractiveness, or at least, distinctive to the person who has dieted in the past and want to try something different, concludes the specialist, which explains the pros and cons of the miraculous diet with which Adele has transformed her silhouette.

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Luckily, its not too good to be true: Developed by Barbara Rolls, Ph.D., a professor of nutritional sciences and obesity researcher at Penn State, the well-researched Volumetrics diet was named the number-two best diet for weight loss and tied for the number-five best diet overall (out of 40 diets) in the 2018 U.S. News & World Reports Best Diet Rankings . It received high scores from nutrition experts for being safe, effective, and sustainable in the long run.

And, yes, it centers on one fairly simple idea: filling up on fewer calories. The main claim, and premise by which the Volumetrics diet works, is the satiety claim, says Lisa Davis, Ph.D., chief nutrition officer at Terras Kitchen .

The primary focus is filling up on foods that are naturally low in calories and high in fiber or waterthink fruits, veggies, and soups. Since carbohydrates and proteins both provide four calories per gram, and fat provides nine calories per gram, you can eat more [carbs and protein] without the excess calories, she explains, noting that people following the Volumetrics diet can expect to lose up to two pounds per week.

Of course, like most things in life, theres more to the Volumetrics diet than meets the eye. We talked to a few registered dietitians to get the low-down on this eating approach.

If diets with strict rules and restrictions make you crazy, here's your reason to celebrate: You don't have to count calories , measure food, or log points on the diet. "Volumetrics is not a precisely prescribed diet plan, but rather a concept and overarching nutritional approach, says Paul Salter, R.D., nutrition editor for Bodybuilding.com and founder of Fit In Your Dress .

On the Volumetrics diet, food is divided into four groups, he explains. Your goal: Eat mostly foods in groups one and two, be mindful of portion sizes of foods in group three, and minimize choices of foods from group four. And nothing is completely off-limits.

Here's what you might eat in a typical day on the Volumetrics diet, according to Salter:

Of course, the million-dollar question: Is it legit? According to solid scientific research (including a 2016 meta-analysis of 13 studies that found a link between low-density foods and weight loss) and well, good old-fashioned common sense, it works. One of the main reasons why people break their healthy eating is because they get hungry, says Julie Upton, R.D., a registered dietitian and co-founder of Appetite for Health . Since you're still eating a high volume of food on the Volumetrics plan, you avoid those diet-busting hunger pains.

Hundreds of other nutrition studies back this up. In a 2007 study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition , researchers randomly assigned 97 obese women to either a low-fat diet or a low-energy-dense, low-fat diet that emphasized fruits and vegetables. After a year, both groups lost weight, but the fruits-and-vegetables dieters lost even more14 pounds compared with 11 pounds. The researchers deemed low-energy-dense diets an effective way to drop pounds and keep them off.

A 2005 study published in Obesity Research , co-authored by the Volumetrics diet creator, Rolls, suggests that a diet high in low-density foods and soup, a staple on the Volumetrics eating plan, leads to substantial weight loss. Another study of 186 women found decreasing energy density is a way to prevent weight gain and obesity in both the short and long term.

Another perk of the Volumetrics diet: The majority of low-calorie, high-volume foods are nutrient-rich , and therefore positively impact your health in a variety of ways, Salter says.

Now, if alarm bells are ringing in your head, you're not alone. As we've written about before, not all high-calorie foods are "bad" for you. In fact, plenty of foods that are high in calories and fat are essential for good health, such as nuts, seeds, avocado, and fatty fish.

One potential drawback to this diet is that it recommends a very low consumption of nuts and seeds (since they are calorically dense), Davis explains. "Nuts and seeds provide monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids; both beneficial for cardiovascular and cognitive health."

This is why almonds can help you lose weight:

Plus, like many diet plans, it can also be difficult to dine out on the Volumetrics diet, since so many restaurants and food services prepare their food with high-calorie, high-fat butters and oils, Davis points out. But no foods are 100 percent prohibited on this dietit's more about putting the principles into practice.

First, you'll want to check out Rolls' book, The Ultimate Volumetrics Diet . Then, you'll want to make meal prep your BFF. "Buy all of your produce and prep a lot of it over the weekend," Upton suggests. You'll also want to find some great soup recipes. "Broth-based soups are very low in energy density and if you eat them before a meal, they can help you eat less," she says.

" Planning out your meals for the week ahead of time will be crucial to your success," Salter adds. "Try to keep some high-volume, convenient foods handy too, such as fresh fruit and plenty of low-fat dairy. Once you return from grocery shopping, make food prep a priority so that theres no thinking required at meal timesall you need to do is heat and eat!"

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Finally, while it's not an essential component, the diet plan does encourage more movement throughout the day. There's no rigorous exercise program, but it does suggest simply increasing the amount of steps you take per day with the end goal of reaching around 10,000 steps, Davis says.

The bottom line? If the thought of prepping and eating more low-density foods, skipping calorie counts, and simply moving more sounds doable, you may be the perfect candidate to give the Volumetrics diet a try.

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Mouni Roy: From healthy diet to regular dance sessions, fitness secrets of Brahmastra actress revealed

Check out these healthy tips from the stunning Mouni Roy which will help you keep your body toned and skin healthy just like the actress.

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Mouni Roy's career is an inspiring journey with only highs. From acting in television as a supporting cast member to becoming one of the biggest actresses in Television and now a well-known name in Bollywood as well with some of the best projects in her kitty. The actress was last seen in the movie Made in China opposite Rajkummar Rao and played a crucial role in Akshay Kumar's critically acclaimed Gold as well. Speaking about her style, the actress Mouni has shared that her style is like that of a Jane Austen girl in a Christopher Nolan world. She also added what style means to her, "Style to me is very personal, its an extension of ones personality; no tricks, just the mood of the day and where I am off to that day. Dont follow any trend with blinkers on. Understand your body type and work with and around what looks good on you." Her pictures in red bikini on social media broke the internet. Speaking about her fitness, the diva is one of those stars who has a strict regime when it comes to staying healthy and strong. Today, take a look at these fitness tips revealed by Mouni.

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Mouni believes that one should eat healthy, sleep on time and induce healthy habits to stay fit.

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The actress drinks a lot of water to keep her gut clean.

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She includes fruits and vegetables that do not have empty calories in her diet.

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The actress who loves dancing indulges herself in the activity atleast once in a day.

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She prefers to stay away from oily food and loves home cooked food.

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Pilates keeps her muscles strong and helps with flexibility. She doesn't always find the time to hit the gym so she indulges in some yoga at home.

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Strawberries are rich in various nutrients and are known to have health benefits that can improve your health and protect it from damage which is why this berry is one of the most potent berries.

Most of us love strawberries and they're the most popular berries. They're rich in antioxidants and other nutrients which make them wonderful for our health. They're a rich source of minerals and vitamins which are essential for our body. Strawberries are also used to make jam and jellies and most of us love having strawberries in the form of a dessert. They're also beneficial for our skin and hair health and are used in numerous beauty products for it's benefits. Strawberries are also rich in fibers which is why they're the best fruit to add to your diet. It can work wonders for our body and has health benefits that make it a superfood. This luxurious fruit is something that we all should take advantage of. This berry is one of the most potent and healthy fruit to add to your diet and make for a great and healthy snack between your meals.

1. Strawberries are rich in antioxidants and polyphenols which are essential for your heart health and have been known to reduce cholesterol and protect you from the risk of heart diseases.

2. When you consume a meal which contains starch, your blood sugar levels tend to rise but having strawberries along with it can help in keeping your blood sugar levels in control. Anyone with diabetes should include strawberries in their diet because of its low glycemic index and its ability to regulate blood sugar levels.

3. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C which is essential for our immune system. Having strawberries can boost our immunity and help our body in fighting infections and bacteria.

4. Strawberries have antioxidants and compounds which can help our body relax. It is also rich in potassium which can help our blood vessels relax and lowers our blood pressure.

5. Strawberries contain compounds which can protect our brain and boost our memory. It protects our brain from free radicals which can damage our brain cells and impair our brain but the antioxidants in strawberries can boost brain health.

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Ordering food offers welcome relief from cooking and cleaning, so heres how to protect yourself and your family against coronavirus if you do get takeout.

Right now, many Americans are proving themselves to be model citizens by staying home and social distancing, as encouraged by both federal and state officials, to help slow the rate of COVID-19 transmission. While these practices are meant for everyones health and safety, no one said it was going to be easy.

Besides the obvious health concerns, financial impact, and lack of social interaction, one of the largest obstacles for people in voluntary quarantine has been figuring out how to feed themselves safely. With many confined to their homes for weeks, the mere idea of eating canned beans again is enough to cause distresslet alone the larger anxieties and uncertainties of the moment.

For folks who need a break from cooking and cleaning, restaurant takeout and delivery (as well as grocery drop-offs) are still available in many places. In fact, these food options are great ways to help keep your favorite independent restaurants and businesses afloat while bringing a little variety to your daily quarantine diet.

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In short, yes, if restaurants and grocers are offering curb-side pickup or home delivery, its OK to do so. However, ordering from outside your own kitchen comes with a few caveats. Your go-to chicken parm order from the family-owned restaurant down the street is only worth itfor you and for themif you take extra measures to protect against the spread of coronavirus.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) FAQ section reassures that it cannot be passed through food: Currently there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19. That said, we do know the virus can still live temporarily on commonly touched surfaces. According to a recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, this is how long the virus appears to be able to survive on respective surfaces:

With these findings in mind, follow extra safe and sanitary precautions when ordering in.

1. Avoid ordering in altogether if you or any family/housemates are sick, exhibiting symptoms, elderly, or more at risk for contracting COVID-19 (heres what to make instead).

2. Avoid touching public surfaces (like door handles) by choosing curb-side pickup only. Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60 percent alcohol content) immediately following a pickup exchange, and avoid touching your face before sanitizing hands.

3. When possible, choose contact-free delivery options when ordering in. Many food delivery services, including Postmates, DoorDash, Caviar, Grubhub, and Seamless, are giving members a no-contact drop-off option, where couriers will leave orders on the doorstep and let customers know theyve done so. If you're ordering in directly from a restaurant, give the courier special instructions to leave your order at the door.

4. Leave cardboard boxes and packaging outside for 24 hoursor, even better, immediately take them out to the recycling.

5. Transfer food to your own clean dishes and cutlery to serve and eat, and immediately throw out/recycle all containers and packaging.

6. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after eating.

7. Disinfect the surfaces in your home that come in contact with any delivery bags, containers, etc.

All of this is not to scare you (the idea of germs capability to survive on surfaces shouldnt be new), but simply to reiterate how important it remains to follow responsible hygiene habits when getting food products delivered to you right now. Restaurants and delivery services are being as careful and hygienic as possible to make sure you stay fed (and they stay in business), so dont undo all their efforts once the food arrives at your door.

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