Bread was one of the very common items dieticians asked to avoid long before the CSE report came up. Centre for Science and Environment conducted tests indicating that pre-packaged bread in India may have chemicals causing cancer. Various reports have shown that more than 80% of the branded bread tested positive for two ingredients which are banned abroad but permitted in India. These studies included samples of pizza bases, packs of Britannia and Harvest Gold and fast food chains such as KFc and MacD.

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Dogs have an acute sense of smell and scientists have claimed that they may be able to sniff out malaria and save several lives through noninvasive and quick detection. It is a hope that such animals may be helpful in detecting odours which are associated with conditions that are too subtle to be identified by human smell. Previously, several kinds of research have suggested that dogs can be very accurate in detection of cancer in humans.

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The liver is one of the vital organs of the body which performs several important functions. If toxins are build-up in the liver, it makes it difficult to perform those functions. People often start experiencing abdominal pain or bloating, heartburn, difficulty in the digestion of fatty food etc which means that there is a need to cleanse the liver. Foods like Beets, Grapefruit, Leafy Green Vegetables, Apples, Carrots, Tomatoes, Garlic, Cabbage, Avocado, Brussel Sprouts etc. are rich sources of essential compounds that help in the elimination of toxins and cleansing the liver.

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Ashwagandha is a great medicinal herb. It is known as an adaptogen which helps to manage stress. It has effects on insulin sensitivity and secretion which helps to reduce the blood sugar. It improves the fertility in men. Several studies have shown that ashwagandha reduces body fat, increases muscle mass and strength. It reduces cholesterol and decreases the risk of heart disease. Ashwagandha supplements have been known to improve memory, brain functions and ability to perform certain tasks. Reference ​ ​ ​   ..

A lot of us would by now be aware of the acidifying effect coffee has in our system. This has created a desire among the people to look for a healthier variety of coffee or changing their methods of consumption. Coffee is a rich source of antioxidants, however, some harmful chemicals are produced by naturally occurring fungi that grow on the beans. To maintain your health, what you can do is upgrade your beans, make your own milk and add some immune-booster elements in the coffee.

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If you just knew there is a great amount of wellness and enjoyment attached to dancing, wouldn’t you take it? Of course you would! Turns out depending on the type of moves you do, you can give a great deal of exercise to your heart, lungs and muscles in the body. Dancing has also known to be stress booster and with the touch of right music, you feel motivated and energetic. It helps greatly on an emotional level. Dancing also provides flexibility and balance to your body. Besides, consuming healthy juice after dancing adds greatly to the health and wellness.

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Everyone, especially men, should reduce the usage of shampoo to once in a week or two. It damages the hair if used excessively. There is no harm in washing your hair daily with water or regular soap. In fact, men should take a hot shower, wet their hair exfoliate the scalp by rubbing it. This helps to get rid of dirt, skin flakes and oils that build up after the last shower. However, it depends on hairstyles to hairstyles on how you need to take care of your hair.

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Your unique set of skills is one of the ways to help yourself stand out in the crowd. But in order to boost that image and throw an influencing effect you need to know your network, be a social media savvy and be able to use technology to your advantage. The healthiest way is to be a mingling personality in the organisation. Introduce yourself to everyone and attend all corporate events. Be professional with your social media presence as well. Indulge yourself in new upcoming trends and tech updates and use it to your advantage.

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Popcorn is one of the healthiest whole grain snack loaded with important minerals and vitamins. It is a rich source of fiber which aids in weight loss and several health benefits. It contains abundant antioxidants. It is relatively low in calories and energy density is low. Pre-packaged Microwave popcorn may contain unhealthy chemicals and trans fats. The healthiest way to make them is in a cooker or pot. There are various ways to add flavor without affecting the nutritional quality.

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Indigestion occurs when the acid content is distributed and the stomach is unable to digest the food. It is caused due to excessive consumption of spicy or oily foods. During such times, most of us look for instant home remedies to get rid of the irritation immediately. Ajwain water is the most effective remedy for an instant cure. Chewing Amla, cloves or basil leaves has also known to help quite a lot. In addition to these, consuming buttermilk mixed with black pepper and turmeric with yogurt also eases down the problem. Chamomile tea and Ginger tea are also good home remedies.

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