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Chromium is an essential mineral, which is needed in trace amounts by our body. This element plays a vital role in the metabolism of carbohydrates. It is believed that chromium, nicotinamide, and the amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid, all have much to do with the regulation of blood sugar levels by facilitating the [...]
 ÂHere is what you should be eating daily if you want to stay in the pinkest of health. First and foremost, enjoy a variety of foods from each of the nutritional groups every day. You can consume anything between 5 and 12 servings of grain products per day. Don’t forget to choose whole grain [...]
 According to nutritionists, a person should not consume more than 35 grams of fat per day and only up to 15% of a meal should be constituted by fats. However, the exact values vary from individual to individual depending upon factors such as age, sex, lifestyle, constitution, and the health condition. Monounsaturated fat is [...]
 Dry fruits have always been a part and parcel of our lives since time immemorial. While some prefer to munch on them plain, others like to add them to their salads, desserts, or main course dishes to make them richer. Dry fruits are known to provide much more than just the routine macronutrients. Their [...]
 Healthizen wishes all its readers a very Happy Diwali and a Prosperous New Year! Like every year, we would like to play friend, philosopher, and guide to each of you, so that together we can help build a healthy nation. That is the reason why we choose to awaken your superego every time the [...]
 Lecithin is a phospholipid that supports the architecture of each and every cell in the human body. Found in abundance in the brain and the rest of the nervous system, it is also present in the liver, kidneys, and in the glands that secrete hormones. A deficiency of lecithin can lead to physical as [...]
 Herbs and herbal preparations are often thought to be absolutely safe and free of side-effects. However, the truth is that herbs taken in excess or in combination with other medications can lead to serious complications. This is because even the herbs in crude form do contain various alkaloids as their active ingredients, which may [...]
The smell of fish along the seashore may make you want to hold your nose in disgust; however, the fragrance of fish curry, fish masala, or fried fish can have your mouth watering for your share of the edible booty. While most people love fish for its taste, few know that these ‘fishful’ delicacies are [...]
   Studies have shown that obesity can predispose cancer. People with higher Body Mass Indices have greater chances of suffering from cancer of the colon, breast, skin, and thyroid.  Cancers of the esophagus, uterus, and gallbladder have also been found to be associated with being on the fatter side. Smoking women multiply their risk of developing cancer to [...]
 Cholesterol is a fatty acid that is naturally found in the brain, nerves, liver, blood, and bile. It is required by the body to build cell membranes, insulate nerves, and produce vitamin D, hormones, and bile acid for digestion. High blood pressure, chronic smoking, diabetes and many similar conditions could be one of the reasons [...]
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