Forgive and forget – it’s good for your
health!
Forgiving others, no matter how
badly they may have hurt us, could actually prove to be beneficial for our
health, a US study has found. Researchers from the University of California,
San Diego, found those people who let go of their anger were less likely to see
spikes in blood pressure, Daily Mail reported.
The research has been published in
the Journal of Biobehavioural Medicines. During the study, over 200 volunteers
were asked to think about the time when a friend offended them. Half of the
group was told to think about how it angered them while the other half was
advised to consider it in a more forgiving manner.
Both the groups were then distracted
for five minutes and then told to rethink about the event in any way they wish
to while the group members were wired up to monitors, observing blood pressure
and heart rate. The team, led by Britta Larsen, found the angry group saw the
highest increase in blood pressure compared to the forgiving group after the
first ruminating session. The effect was seen later on despite having the brief
timeout period to calm down. However, there was no differences in heart rate.
Maybe that’s why the idiom that to err is human, to forgive divine.
Source:http://health.india.com
01.08.2012
Egg
for breakfast best way to fight the flab: Study
Eggs are the best way to start the day for those
who want to lose weight.
A major UK review of studies into the effects of
eating eggs has found that egg contains a powerful ingredient that can help to
cut the amount of calories people go on to eat at lunch and dinner.
Scientists say boiled, fried, poached or
scrambled, eggs keep people fuller for longer compared with other common
breakfast foods.
This appears to help people who are desperately
trying to resist tempting but naughty afternoon snacks such as biscuits, cake
or chocolate.
The review, published in the journal Network
Health Dietitian, also revealed that the specific proteins found in eggs
are far superior to other types when it comes to keeping hunger at bay.
Dietitian Dr Carrie Ruxton examined the results
of six different studies over eight years.
The studies show a consistent effect on satiety
and short-term energy intake. Two studies found changes in appetite-related gut
hormones, which may explain why egg-eaters feel full.
A single, longer-term study revealed that people
who ate an egg breakfast rather than having cereal had a significantly greater
weight loss and lost inches around the waist.
“While more research is needed, particularly on
long-term weight loss, the evidence suggests a promising role for eggs in
weight management,” the Daily Express quoted Dr Ruxton as saying.
He also noted two additional benefits of
including eggs in a weight loss diet.
The first is portion control. Dr Ruxton said
that since eggs come in a fixed unit of around 78 calories per egg, this helps
people to recognise how much they have consumed.
Secondly, he said, the vitamin D content of eggs
may help to support general health in overweight people since vitamin D levels
are known to be low in this group, leading to an increased risk of diabetes and
heart disease.
“There are few natural sources of vitamin D in
the diet so eggs can play a role here too,” he added.
An average egg contains a high level of protein
at 6.5g, representing 13 per cent of an adult’s daily requirement.
Source: www.dnaindia.com
01.08.2012
An idealist is a person who helps other people to be prosperous
Henry Ford
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