health & fitness
From chocolates to yogurt: Does ‘sugar-free’ mean ‘no sugar’
Dhaka, Jul 23 (UNB)- While most of us happily consume anything that says “sugar-free”, assuming that it doesn’t have sugar at all, what we don’t realise is that “sugar-free” doesn’t mean ‘no sugar’. Like we add white table sugar or brown sugar to our cakes, coffee, cookies and even fruits, food manufacturers are also known to add artificial sweeteners, a form of sugar, or typically high-fructose corn syrup to foods and beverages including crackers, tomato sauce and salad dressing. Even low-fat foods like flavoured yogurt are considered to be high on sugar reports the Indian Express.
Air pollution may age your lungs faster, says study
Dhaka, July 11 (UNB) - Exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to decreased lung function and an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study of over 300,000 people published Tuesday, reports The Indian Express.
Know the wonders of rice water for your skin and hair
Dhaka, July 11 (UNB) - Popular in many Asian cultures for its varied uses, rice water is known to be a natural cleansing option that also has numerous other benefits. Made with just rice and water where the rice has either been boiled or soaked, rice water is known to help one achieve better-looking and tighter skin without being dependent on harsh chemicals, and that too at no extra cost, reports The Indian Express.
Diabetes meal plan: Healthy food guide for diabetics
Dhaka, July 11 (UNB) - According to the World Health Organisation, India has an estimated 8.7 per cent people with diabetes in the age group of 20 to 70 years. A chronic disease, diabetes is caused when the body is unable to use the insulin it produces or is unable to produce enough insulin, reports The Indian Express.
Are sugary drinks causing cancer?
Dhaka, July 11 (UNB) - Sugary drinks - including fruit juice and fizzy pop - may increase the risk of cancer, French scientists say, reports BBC.
Bladder cancer 'attacked and killed by common cold virus'
Dhaka, Jul 8 (UNB) - A strain of the common cold virus can infect and kill bladder cancer cells, a small study suggests, reports the BBC.
Ginza- a taste of Japanese fusion
Dhaka, July 8 (UNB) - For students, eating à la carte at restaurants mostly tends to be a luxury. It’s expensive, the quantity is either too much or too little, it takes time to prepare-all in all just not the right choice for people on the run. However, I think I’d make a little exception for Ginza. For the price I paid, I really had a good lunch there last week.
What is ultra-processed food?
Dhaka, July 8 (UNB) - More than half the calories the average person in the UK eats come from ultra-processed foods. New research has linked these foods to early death and poor health, reports BBC. But what is ultra-processed food?
Just 16-minute sleep loss may put your job at risk: Study
Dhaka, July 8 (UNB) - Losing just 16 minutes of sleep could be the difference between a clear-headed day at the office or one filled with distractions, say scientists, reports The IndianExpress.
Kitchen hacks: How to preserve nutrients in vegetables while cooking
Dhaka, July 8 (UNB) - One of the foremost things that most of us pay attention to is our food and how it is cooked. While eating nutritious food can improve our health and energy levels, the way it is cooked can impact the nutritional value in it, reports The Indian Express.