Archive | July, 2008
5th Burning Question: Can I eat lots of low fat products?

5th Burning Question: Can I eat lots of low fat products?

It is not advisable to use more of a reduced-fat product than you would of the full-fat version, you might end up having the same or even more fat and energy. To claim that a product is ‘reduced fat’ the amount of fat must be at least 25% lower than the standard product. But these [...]

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4th Burning Question: Do Bananas contain fat?

4th Burning Question: Do Bananas contain fat?

Yes, banana does contains fat, but only 0.3 grams of fat for 100 grams which is negligible. The calorie content of bananas are low to medium. A small sized (peeled) banana contains about 80 calories. A medium sized banana (6 inches long) contains about 100 calories and a large banana( more than 7 inchs) contains [...]

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Why should you not drink Coke?

Why should you not drink Coke?

Scientific studies reveal that 1 to 1.5 liters of soft drinks a day can raise risks of numerous health problems, such as: Tooth Decay: All soft drinks are acidic which corrodes the teeth by eroding its enamel. The high amount of sugar consumed through soft drinks lead to the development of bacteria that attack the [...]

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Effects of Coffee: What a cuppa can give you….

Effects of Coffee: What a cuppa can give you….

Coffee has played a significant role in human society since the 9th century AD when it was exported out of the Middle East. Today millions of people around the world drink coffee every day because of its social connotations, taste, and caffeine content. With strains from the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, coffee has had [...]

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Top 5 Fitness Myths

Top 5 Fitness Myths

I was browsing the internet as usual and bumped into a pretty good article from boomj.com . They have a set of top 5 myths compiled regarding body building. A very good article and is a must read for any fitness buff. Here are a few highlights: Myth #1; Muscle turns into fat when you [...]

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3rd Burning Question:Which is better Butter or Margarine?

3rd Burning Question:Which is better Butter or Margarine?

This is a very common query…. Let me clear it out…. Butter, as an animal fat, contains both saturated fats and cholesterol – the two dietary ingredients that increase blood cholesterol. Saturated fats can raise LDL cholesterol (also known as “bad” cholesterol), which raises total blood cholesterol as well. When margarine was first introduced to [...]

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2nd Burning Question: Can I stop eating rice to lose weight?

2nd Burning Question: Can I stop eating rice to lose weight?

One of the most common questions asked to me…Although rice is a rich source of carbohydrates, all the cereals such as wheat, ragi, maize etc have the same amount carbohydrate content ie. 70-80 grams of carbohydrates for 100 grams. Many ask me whether rice has fat. If the intake of any carbohydrate or protien exceeds [...]

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Why grab an orange to eat?

Why grab an orange to eat?

Orange juice is an integral part of diet, however it is recommended that orange should be eaten full, as the fiber content will be lost in extracting juice. Calcium in oranges ensures strong teeth and bone. Carotenoids in oranges act as powerful antioxidants against harmful radicals that can reduce the effect of early aging. The [...]

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