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Is Dietary Fibre Essential For A Healthy Diet?

You’re not eating enough fibre! Eat more fibre! These are words you must have probably heard at some point in your lives. Have you ever wondered why everybody talks about eating fibre? This blog has the answer to that question. Dietary fibre, commonly found in vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, is also called roughage. Typically, it is the indigestible part of plant-based foods. When people widely talk about how important it is to add fibre to your diet it stems from its numerous health benefits. The most common benefits are prevention from constipation and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease among others.  What is Dietary Fibre? Dietary fibre, or what people commonly call roughage, includes those indigestible parts of plant-based foods. Your body can easily break down and absorb other food components such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and others. However, your body cannot digest fibre. Instead, fibre mostly passes out of your body through the stomach, intesti...

How do I treat Hair problems right at the root?

Healthy, thick hair is something that everyone wants to have. But what if you have fine hair that won't grow? Or what if your hair is falling out? Well, don't worry! There are some easy solutions to these problems. We'll show you how to treat scalp problems right at the root so that your locks look their best. Changing Your Lifestyle to Reduce Stress Reducing stress in your life is crucial to prevent hair loss and brittle, dry hair. You can do this by taking time each day to relax. It is also vital that you get enough sleep and exercise regularly. If you suffer from a chronic illness or are taking prescription medications, speak with your doctor about how those factors may affect your hair. Applying a Topical Solution to the Scalp Topical solutions like Vestige Truman Scalp and Hair Solution are usually applied to the scalp. These solutions can range from simple shampoos and conditioners to more complex combinations of ingredients designed to address specific conditions, l...

6 Effective Tips To Lose Pregnancy Weight

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Losing weight after having a baby can be a difficult task. Fulfilling your new responsibilities, dealing with hormones and recovering from childbirth can be a lot to manage. However, losing all the baby weight is important if you don’t want to deal with weight-related health issues. In this post, we will cover 6 effective tips to lose pregnancy weight without adding too much to your plate.  Here is what you need to know about “baby weight.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), women gain approximately 11.5 to 16 kg during a healthy pregnancy period . It is completely normal, and you do not have to worry about weight gain.  The extra fat you gain during the pregnancy provides energy for childbirth and breastfeeding. However, nearly 50% of women gain more weight during pregnancy than recommended.  These evidence-based tips will help you healthily lose additional weight. Tips To Lose Baby Weight Don’t Crash Diet  Crash diets can do more har...

How Water Pollution Is Impacting You?

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Water pollution is becoming an increasingly pressing concern for people all over the world. Whether it is the contamination of drinking water supplies, the pollution of coastal areas and rivers, or the increasing amounts of plastic and other waste in our oceans, water pollution is a problem that is affecting us all. According to research, lack of water, sanitation and hygiene results in the loss of 4 lakh lives per year in India . Let us learn more about water pollution and how it is impacting you. What is Water Pollution? Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies by pollutants which make the water unsafe for drinking, cooking, cleaning and farming. Various types of pollutants can degrade the quality of the water, including: ● Organic pollutants ● Inorganic pollutants ● Pathogens ● Suspended solids ● Nutrients pollutants ● Agriculture pollutants ● Thermal pollutants ● Radioactive pollutants ● Sewage There are also some emerging water pollutants which were not a big concern...

Best Sources Of Protein For Vegetarians

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Getting enough protein from a vegetarian diet is a common concern for health fanatics and bodybuilders. Despite the abundance of medical research and scientific evidence, people still believe in the idea that a meatless diet can't provide their daily requirement of protein.  In fact, a well-planned vegetarian diet can offer all essential nutrients, including protein. However, before we move on to the best sources of protein for vegetarians , let us first understand what makes a good source of protein. Complete protein sources contain 9 essential amino acids, namely: histidine isoleucine leucine lysine methionine phenylalanine threonine tryptophan Valine Our bodies cannot produce these essential amino acids. As a result, we must consume foods that can provide the daily requirement of all essential amino acids. Eggs, chicken and fish are some of the most popular animal products that are known to provide every one of these essential amino acids. It is the reason why most gym-goers rec...