5 Vegetarian foods that are healthier than chicken & mutton
Non-vegetarianism is no longer as cool as it used to be. It is quite heartening to see more and more vegetarians around us. In fact, some have gone a step ahead by declaring themselves vegan, by totally shunning any kind of animal food. However, there is a general belief that non-vegetarian food is replete with nutrition which is lacking in vegetarian food. While carbs, fats, minerals may be present in vegetarian food, what about proteins which are the building blocks of the body? Here are a list of foods that are believed to be healthier than non-veg food.
8 reasons why you should avoid golgappas in rainy season
While we agree that golgappas are so irresistible that all logic goes for a toss when it comes to eating these delight-filled balls of joy, but whether they are healthy or not is a question that keeps coming back to us time and again. If we are not sure of the cleanliness quotient of the shop selling golgappas, or the source of water being used in preparing the lip-smacking ‘paani’, it is a good idea to refrain from eating golgappas, particularly if rainy season is round the corner. Here is a list of eight reasons that should prevent you from trying golgappas when it pours.
What's the difference between yogurt and curd
Most of us have often wondered whether yogurt and curd are same or different. Are they the two names of the same thing or two different things altogether? But they taste the same, right? In fact, there are some basic differences between the two. Yogurt is basically an industrial product, while curd can be made at home. Yogurt has several flavours (mango, strawberry, blueberry, peach, kiwi, raspberry, vanilla, peppermint) but curd is generally not flavoured. Here is a list of facts that differentiate between yogurt and curd.
These 8 natural foods can actually help prevent baldness
People are really concerned about their hair and in 2017, one of the top performing stories was about foods that can help prevent baldness and promote hair growth. Eating the right food has a lot to do with your gut health, which plays a very important role in maintaining your mane. Foods like Triphla, Spinach, Onion, Honey, Fenugreek have minerals and vitamins that nourish hair and promote growth. They should not just be applied to the hair but also eaten to get the maximum benefits.
6 scary side effects of tea that you didn't know
Tea is such a heaven of comfort! Almost all of us want to snuggle with a hot cuppa, along with a plateful of pakora when it rains. It is almost like manna from heaven for us in times we are looking for something to snuggle with, along with our favourite book in hand. Most of us swear by our adrak wali chai and tulsi wali chai or ghar wali chai. But this comfort drink is not so comfortable for for body. It can also cause health issues in some people and if taken in uncontrolled proportions. Here is a list of some facts that will give you creeps.
Bizzare Food
If you have grown up eating regal foods like kebabs, biryanis, pasandas, koftas, jalebis and gulab jamuns and believe that these are the ultimate foods that define Indian cuisine, you must know that in this land of diversity the silkworm pupas are relished as much as Shahi Tukra and rotten potatoes are treated with as much respect as Kesariya Pulao. They are bizarre, but delicious! Have a look at some of the most coveted bizarre dishes that the people here love to indulge in.
6 Cancer-causing foods you should stop consuming now
Would you believe if we tell you that the harmless looking potato chips can cause cancer? Sounds unbelievable? But the fact remains that some of the most common foods that are part of our everyday life and about which we do not think twice before handling the packet to the little ones in our family, are actually loaded with chemicals and preservatives that can cause serious health issues like cancer! Highly processed foods, canned foods, potato chips, microwave popcorns and even processed meat can lead to cancer. Here is a list of 6 foods that you must be wary of eating as they can be a potential cause of cancer.
Deadly food combinations that you should never try
While we have been often warned by elders in the family about combining certain foods like yogurt and tea, or mint and cola, we have never taken them seriously and have mostly flouted the rules, believing them to be old, conventional rules with practically no base. But, even Ayurveda advises against combining certain foods as they may result in release of chemicals that can lead to serious health issues. It becomes quite imperative to maintain a certain gap while having different foods. Here is a list of foods you must avoid combining.
10 Vegetarian food items that are actually non-vegetarian
In a country where more than 40 percent people are vegetarian and many because of religious reasons, it is shocking to discover that many of the foods that we consider as purely vegetarian are actually made of ingredients that are non-veg. Sounds cringy? But it is true! If you love butter naan with paneer, you will be shocked to know that your naan is non-veg as it contains egg, so are the medicines that you are eating and also the cheese, the salad dressing, the salad dressing, the candies and even the white sugar.
Scary facts about protein shakes you can't ignore
If you believe that protein supplement is the easiest shortcut to have a muscular body, then you need to re-think and watch this video to know the harmful effects of these protein drinks that can cause health issues that you had never imagined. While we agree that not all protein shakes can be dangerous, most are loaded with chemicals.
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