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…
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One of the easiest ways to stay fit is by making the right food choices. The diet we follow on a regular basis has a major role to play in our health. On that note, here’s sharing a few tips to makes your meals more nutritious. Make your plate colorful The simplest way of improving nutritional value of meals is to make the plate as colorful as you can. So, incorporate as many fruits and veggies as you want. Think in terms of colors, such as yellow bell pepper, green leafy vegetables, red cabbages, and so on. Don’t miss out on whole grains It is not enough to ban refined flour and fast food from your diet. You will also have to make the conscious decision to choose whole grains for every meal. Make sure that you are having at least six servings of whole grains daily. Avoid sugar as…
The swift transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic also brought with itself an increase in the spread of misinformation and fake news. A number of myths about the virus and the ways of protecting oneself have been doing the rounds. So, let’s take a look at the common myths about coronavirus and get to know the facts. Myth: Eating onion and drinking hot water would keep the virus away Fact: Onion is a popular remedy for flu and cold in ancient medicines. It even has some antimicrobial properties. But, the belief that onion can keep coronavirus away is just one of the health myths to stop believing. In terms of hot water, coronavirus gets killed in the water at over 560 Celsius after thirty minutes, and the human body cannot lift the temperature to that degree. Myth: Sunlight can kill coronavirus Fact: Standing in the sun for any amount of time…
There is no sorcery to great cooking, but there are definitely some tricks that come in handy. Whether or not you cook professionally, the aim is to enhance the flavor of the food, and these tips will come in handy for that. Using salt at the right time One of the simple cooking tips that you can pick up is to learn when to add salt to your dishes. For instance, vegetables will release moisture when you put salt while sautéing them in fat. The moisture will not let the vegetables turn brown easily, which is great if you want the veggies to look pale. Adding salt to your meat a day before will enhance its flavor. Increase the acidity in your food Do you ever feel like something is missing from your food? More often than not, that something is a bit of acidity that your dish needs. Add…
Smoothies are a tasty way to incorporate fruits and veggies into your diet and improve your immunity. So, if you have been searching for some yummy smoothie ideas to boost your immunity, here are three ideas that you can try. 1. The Green Smoothie Due to high fruit and vegetable content (kale, mango, and peaches), this is one of the immunity-boosting smoothies that contain as much as 84.5 milligrams of vitamin C, which constitutes 94% of your daily need. Vitamin C is the antioxidant that helps in improving your immune health, which means it keeps the immune cells healthy. The recipe needs a bit of ginger as well, which is a spice known for the antiviral benefits it offers. 2. Yogurt and Berries Smoothie It is a creamy smoothie that brings together ingredients like blueberries, strawberries, bananas, along with milk and yogurt. Milk and yogurt are great inclusions to your…