Spinach is a leafy green veggie of Persian origin that is closely related to quinoa and beets. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients, which is why it is considered highly healthy. From reducing oxidative stress, benefitting eye health, helping to prevent cancer, and reducing blood pressure levels, spinach can help your body and mind in more ways than one. Nutritional facts about spinach Here are the facts for raw spinach nutrition 100g (3.5 ounces): Calories- 23 Water- 91% Protein- 2.9g Carbs- 3.6g Sugar- 0.4g Fiber- 2.2g Fat- 0.4g Spinach is also packed full of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin A, C, K1, and calcium, iron, and folic acid. It is also rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins B6, B9, and E. Health benefits associated with spinach With all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that spinach has, it is naturally packed full of varied health benefits, such as: Reduces…
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Put in a few food-related hashtags on Instagram and you will be inundated with the tastiest looking dishes ever. After all, if you don’t put your prettiest and yummiest meals on Instagram, what’s the point of making or ordering them, right? So, in terms of food trends of Instagram for this year, many of the trends of the previous year are going to continue. Here’s getting you familiar with some of those trends. Plant-based foods One of the top Instagram food trends 2021 is the rise of plant-based foods, and you will get to see that once you put in that hashtag. People have been relying more on plant-based foods for this year in order to build their immunity against the deadly virus. Expect to see more people take to the path of veganism. Colorful breakfast Speaking of hashtags, did you ever put the hashtag breakfast on Instagram? Try doing…
A well-functioning immune system that gets the support of a nutritious diet can keep several ailment at bay. And though you cannot keep away from COVID by only watching what you eat, there is no denying that immunity boosting foods for COVID help in offering you better protection from the disease. 1. Citrus fruits If you have been reaching out for limes and lemons in the past few months, you have been doing the right thing. The vitamin C component of the citrus fruits help in boosting your immune system. It features at the top of the list for immunity boosting foods for COVID because it increases the production of white blood cells that fight infections. 2. Broccoli Broccoli is packed with not only vitamins A, C, E, but also antioxidants and fiber. In fact, broccoli is one of the healthiest veggies you can have to boost your immunity 3….
When the aim is to choose fat-reducing food for weight loss, the first thing you need to understand is that not every calorie is made equal. The metabolic pathways are different for different foods. Keeping that in mind, here’s presenting the top five most effective weight loss foods you should try. 1. Salmon Salmon features on this list of fat burning foods because it is loaded with healthy fats, high-quality protein, and a number of other crucial nutrients. It also supplies enough iodine to your body to keep your thyroid well-functioning. This, in turn, has a positive impact on your metabolism. 2. Whole eggs Whole eggs are one of the most natural weight loss foods that you can have. Eggs are rich in fat and protein and keep you full for a long time. They are also dense in nutrients and will cover most of the nutrients you would in…
Top four tips to make healthy and tasty food There is common myth that healthy food isn’t really the tasty one. However, if you use the right tips you can ensure the perfect combination of health and taste. Trying to cook the healthier version of all your favorite recipes without giving up on the taste? Don’t worry, as you will not have to sacrifice the taste even one bit if you follow these three easy ways to make healthy recipes. Cut down on fats Use a non-stick pan or an air fryer while frying. Leaving out oil from your healthy and tasty food will cut as much as 45 calories in each meal. If you feel the food is drying out, then add water instead of oil. Try using less oil than whatever a recipe suggests. Cut down on salt and sugar Replace salt with other alternatives like lemon juice…
Have you been struggling with making delicious recipes for your kids? Are you worried about the immunity of your child? If you have been looking for quick yet lip-smacking immunity-boosting healthy recipes for your little ones, here is the answer: Beet Hummus Beets are rich in antioxidants, which helps to boost the immune system in your little ones. At the same, these are tasty and fun to try out exciting recipes. Easy to make, this vegan recipe doesn’t require much expertise as such. Just add some fresh lime juice to beet, sesame seed, garlic, tahini, garlic, pepper along with some Kosher salt and you are good to go. Please give it a thorough mix, and the hummus is ready to serve as one of the best immunity-boosting recipes for your kids. Olive Bruschetta A great recipe to try out for your kids’ lunch, this one is packed with nutrients, antioxidants,…
The Lesser Known Health Benefits of Drinking Juices From childhood everyone grows up hearing the health benefits of eating whole vegetables and fruits but anyone rarely talks about the advantages of juicing. Children and even adults are sometimes reluctant to eat certain green veggies for the taste it leaves in their mouth. Juicing can be the right alternative to that as you do not need to get that bad taste in your mouth that you get from chewing your least favorite veggies or fruits. The most important thing is that juicing has more health benefits that you can think of. The following are some of the advantages your body gets from drinking juices. More nutrients are absorbed The simple truth is that the in case of vegetables and fruit juice recipes, your body gets more nutrients as the gut does not need to digest the fiber. It is not like…
With the businesses and communities all over the country gradually starting to reopen, people are more concerned about how they should head out to work or visit restaurants. The lockdown being eased does not mean that the health risks have been completely mitigated. So, you must follow the given safety measures to stay safe as the lockdown gets lifted. Precautions to take while commuting The safest option to commute as the coronavirus lockdown gets eased is to take your bike or car or walk to work. Trains and buses are like the Petri dishes for spreading the respiratory infection. Even taking a cab to reach your destination is better than relying on public transports during this time. Safety measures for the office Avoid elevators because maintaining your distance from others is nearly impossible in such a constricted place. If you have to take the elevators, face the wall so that…
We all tend to live quite a busy and hectic life. The endless work hours have changed our lifestyle to a great extent. As a result, we often tend to indulge in unhealthy snacks and life choices. Although these choices do not define us, they do control a part of your lives. We tend to gain weight a lot as we fail to control our desires from time to time. The best way to get back to a healthy lifestyle would start with our choices only. Take a small step and make a slightly different decision in choosing your lunch and dinner options. Do not worry if you are a beginner or do not have enough time to indulge in cooking. Here are the best three easy weight loss recipes to help you out. Green Tea Smoothie We all love to start our day with some delicious smoothies for our…
Indefinite periods of isolation, capsized plans, and other uncertainties have become a part of life with the pandemic spreading its deadly reach all over the world. It’s natural for anyone to feel anxious and stressed in such a situation. So, here are a few tips that will help you keep your anxiety under check during the lockdown. Don’t deviate too much from the usual routine It is easy to fall into a lethargic lifestyle during the lockdown, but that would breed more negative thoughts. So, one of the main tips to manage anxiety is to try sticking to your usual routine as much as possible. Wake up and have your meals at the same time, and exercise according to your usual schedule. Avoid over-researching about the pandemic There is a fine line between staying informed about the pandemic and obsessing over it. You really don’t need to stress yourself by…