Foods to stop eating now!
Whether
you're a diet-conscious person or someone who wants to get into the habit of
healthy eating, there are certain foodstuffs you shouldn't touch
if you want to achieve your goal of staying fit! We list a few...
Soda
Did you know, soda is loaded with empty calories from high fructose corn syrup? What's more, you should stop drinking soda, because it is known to contribute to obesity and is also likely to increase the risk of diabetes and high-blood pressure in people.
White bread
Made out of maida, white bread is unhealthy because it is, quite literally, bleached! So this process not only rids the bread of its flavour but also of all its essential nutrients. So instead of white bread, opt for a wholesome, whole grain or brown bread for your sandwiches.
Whole dairy
Of course, dairy and dairy products are good for your health, but whole-fat dairy is full of fat and cholesterol. So always choose low-fat dairy and its products, which has all the nutrients you need.
Fast foods
The amount of calories one fast food meal contains is almost equal to the amount of calories one must consume in the entire day! While some of these calories come from protein, most come from the sugar (of the soda) and the fat (usually the burger and fries!) in the food.
Source: www.timesofindia.com
04.01.2013
Now, natural way to treat sensitive
teeth
Taking
inspiration from Mother Nature, researchers have reported an advance toward
preventing the tooth sensitivity that affects millions of people around the
world.
According to Quan-Li Li, Chun Hung Chu and colleagues, about 3 out of every 4 people have teeth that are sensitive to hot, cold, sweet or sour foods and drinks.
It occurs when the hard outer enamel layer on teeth and the softer underlying dentin wear away, stimulating the nerves inside. Some sugar-free gums and special toothpastes can help reduce that tooth hyper-sensitivity.
However, Li and Chu cite the need for substances that rebuild both enamel and dentin at the same time.
To meet that challenge, they turned to a sticky material similar to the adhesive that mussels use to adhere to surfaces. They reasoned that it could help keep minerals in contact with dentin long enough for the rebuilding process to occur.
They describe laboratory tests that involved bathing human teeth with worn-away enamel and dentin in liquid containing the sticky material and minerals.
Teeth bathed in the sticky material and minerals reformed dentin and enamel.
However, teeth bathed just in minerals reformed only enamel. The gooey substance "may be a simple universal technique to induce enamel and dentin remineralization simultaneously," they concluded.
The study has been published in the journal ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces.
Source: www.timesofindia.com
04.01.2013
The
secret of forgiving everything is to understand nothing
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