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Experts Find Plant-Based Meat Alternatives Are Healthier For Your Heart Than Meat, Here Is What You Can Eat

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Plant-based meat alternatives are highly processed plant-based food products that typically replace meat in the diet. These foods may have a taste, texture, or appearance similar to meat but do not contain meat. In recent years, the demand for plant-based meat products has grown significantly, with many people who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet opting for these foods in their diet. However, little is known about how these meat alternatives may impact our health. Researchers including lead author Matthew Nagra, ND, Vancouver, BC, Canada, sought to review the available literature to better understand the relationship between heart health risk and consumption of plant-based meat alternatives. The authors of the review article studied the research published from 1970 to 2023 on plant-based meat alternatives, their contents, nutritional profiles, and their impact on cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as cholesterol levels and blood pressure.  Also Read:  Gut Feeling Off This Mon

Bhumi Pednekar Celebrated India's T20 World Cup Win In The Sweetest Way

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Rohit Sharma-led team India defeated South Africa and brought home the ICC World Cup T20 trophy after 11 years. From midnight celebrations on roads to dancing to the beats of dhol, fans just can't keep calm. Bhumi Pednekar, like many others, decided to indulge her sweet tooth after this historic victory. What did she relish, you may wonder? Well, she screamed with joy and ate ice cream. The actress uploaded a video on her Instagram Stories, where she can be seen gorging on a chocolate ice cream cone. Her caption read, " India ki win pe ice cream to banti hai.  [Ice cream is a must for India's win.]" Also Read :  "Best Chef" Inaaya Prepares Breakfast In Bed For Mother Soha Ali Khan If you also want to eat Ice cream and celebrate the Indian Cricket Team's victory, below are some easy recipes: 1. Chocolate Ice Cream A creamy frozen dessert made from cocoa powder or chocolate, milk, and sugar. It has a rich chocolate flavour and a smooth texture. Clic

These 5 Common Foods Might Be The Reason You Can't Concentrate

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Our diet plays a key role in our physical and mental health. There is plenty of research that has established a gut-brain connection, meaning what we eat can impact our minds. Some foods are loaded with healthy nutrients and can benefit our brain health. According to Medical News Today, some of these healthy foods include oily fish, dark chocolate, berries, nuts, seeds, whole grains, eggs, etc. While eating these foods can be good for the brain, there are certain foods and drinks that scientific research shows can mess with your concentration and focus. Here Are 5 Foods You Should Avoid That Can Negative Impact Your Concentration Levels: 1. Pastries, Cakes And White Bread While you might enjoy indulging in pastries, muffins, cakes, toasted white bread etc, higher glycemic index foods can have a detrimental impact on overall brain function, according to Great Lakes Functional Neurology . "It causes a spike in blood sugar (which can be good for immediate functioning), but it ine

5 Easy Tips To Make Irresistible Sooji Vada Every Time

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Who doesn't love South Indian food? It is healthy, delicious and easy to make, making it a favourite for many in Indian households. From crispy dosas to fluffy idlis to spicy sambars to tangy rasam, South Indian food always comfort and warmth to our souls. Of all the varieties, there is one that stands apart for its unique taste and texture – its sooji vada! These crispy, golden fritters are made with semolina (sooji) and are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks or even appetizers for special occasions. Making these vadas at home can be tricky, but not anymore! If you are struggling to make sooji vadas at home, then fret not! Here are 5 things to keep in mind that will make you a Sooji Vada pro in no time! Also Read:   Mirchi Vada, Batata Vada, Kat Vada And More: 7 Street-Style Vada Recipes You Must Try Photo Credit: iStock Here Are 5 Easy Tips To Make Perfect Sooji Vada At Home 1. Use Fine Sooji (Semolina) To make perfect, crispy sooji vadas at home, you need to h

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Don't Know How To Eat Marshmallows? Try Our Simple And Delicious Recipes For Beginners

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Marshmallow is a fascinating snack. It is sweet and has a chewy texture that also melts in your mouth. However, people new to marshmallows may struggle to understand this snack. Some people dislike eating marshmallows directly as they could feel too sweet or the texture confusing. Don't give up on marshmallows yet! We have got some simple recipes to try at home that incorporate marshmallows. Give these a try and you will instantly call marshmallows your favourite snack. Let's check these out. Here Are 5 Yummy Marshmallow-Dishes To Make At Home: 1. Classic S'mores S'mores and not complicated and you do not need a bonfire and a night camp to make them. Enjoy s'mores from the comfort of your home. First toast marshmallows by popping them into an oven. Now take two graham crackers and sandwich the hot and toasted marshmallows in between. You can also sandwich a piece of chocolate, on spread some chocolate sauce on the graham crackers. Enjoy! 2. Marshmallow Hot Choc

How To Make Gulamba: A Delicious Maharashtrian-Style Raw Mango Jam You Need To Try

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Mango-based recipes are always a delight to indulge in. Whether it's a beverage, chutney, or dessert, they are all equally delicious and bring joy to our hearts. Presenting to you another such mango-based recipe that'll make you an instant fan - Gulamba. Gulamba is a Maharashtrian-style jam loved for its sweet and spicy flavours. Made with raw mangoes , jaggery, and a blend of spices, this jam will make you forget about store-bought varieties. The fact that it contains no added preservatives makes it even more appealing. Here's the best part - you can prepare this mouth-watering jam in just under 20 minutes. Isn't that simply amazing? Also Read:   Love Kairi? You Need To Try This Maharashtrian-Style Raw Mango Thecha Photo Credit: iStock What Is Gulamba And What Makes It So Unique? Gulamba is a popular Maharashtrian-style raw mango jam. Unlike regular mango jams that are typically sweet, this one also has a slight hint of spice. This unique flavour profile makes

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Top Pizza In The US: This New York Pizzeria Takes The Crown Again

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Pizza is one of the most loved foods in the US. How much love are we talking about? According to WorldMetrics.org, about 3 billion pizzas are sold annually in the United States. Further, 93% of Americans consume pizza at least once a month. With so much enthusiasm around pizza consumption, the influential 50 Top Pizza guide has recently released the list of top 50 pizzerias in the US . The winner? Una Pizza Napoletana, New York, gets the spot of the best pizzeria in the United States.  Anthony Mangieri, Una Pizza Napoletana's owner, was visibly moved during the 50 Top Pizza USA 2024 Guide awards ceremony held on June 25, 2024, in the White Space Chelsea at Chelsea Market, New York, an iconic meeting place for food enthusiasts in the Big Apple. Una Pizza Napoletana has reached and stayed at the top of the United States Pizza list for the third time in a row. What Makes 'Una Pizza Napoletana' Special? In a country always accustomed to putting everything on pizza, Anthony

10 Food Photography Tips That'll Make Your Instagram Pop

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Food photography is all the rage on Instagram these days. From fancy chefs to home cooks, everyone's jumping on the bandwagon to share their culinary creations. But snapping a pic of your dinner doesn't quite cut it. Food photography is an art form that captures not just the look of the dish, but also the flavours, the aroma, and the whole experience of digging in. So, how do you make your food pics stand out and have people begging for a bite? Try these 10 mouthwatering tips to make your food photography real (and drool-worthy). Here Are 10 Food Photography Tips That'll Make Your Instagram Pop: 1. Find Your Food Feed's Vibe Think of your Instagram as a gallery. What kind of feel are you going for? Rustic and homey, or sleek and modern? Picking a theme and sticking to it with colours and layouts will make your feed instantly recognizable and way more visually pleasing. Aesthetic Photos Photo Credit: iStock 2. Light It Up Right Lighting is everything when it c

Struggling With Inflammation? Try These 3-Nutritionist Approved Tips For Happy Gut

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Has it ever happened to you that after indulging in sugary sweets, fried food, restaurant meals or even just a heavy dinner, you wake up in the morning with a puffy face and body? Then, my friend, that's inflammation showing up in your body. For the unversed, inflammation is a normal part of the body's response to infection or injury, according to the National Cancer Institute. Fried and processed foods are high in trans fats and sugar that trigger inflammation in our bodies. We can experience inflammation at any time in our bodies, but the good news is that what you eat can make a huge difference! Also Read:  9 Nutritionist-Approved Food Safety Tips You Must Follow In Summer Season How, you wonder? With some easy tips. If you are someone who struggles with inflammation frequently, then this article is for you. Holistic health coach Shalini Sudhakar (@consciouslivingwithshalini) shared three easy tips to tackle inflammation in our body. Watch the full video below:

Shilpa Shetty's London Food Diaries Is A Drool-Worthy Adventure

Get ready to drool! Bollywood star and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty is busy exploring the culinary side of her London holiday. The actress, known for her love of food and trying new cuisines, has treated her fans to a mouth-watering montage on Instagram, showing off her foodie adventures. As her caption said, the actress is "eating my way through this holiday." Set to the catchy tune  Foodie  by Ta Shan, the video shows Shilpa enjoying a variety of desserts and snacks. We can spot ice cream, pizza, cheesecake, tiramisu, choco lava cake, and cookies. Phew! Also Read:  Shilpa Shetty Claims She Has Found The 'Best Mevar Thali' - See Pic Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shilpa Shetty Kundra (@theshilpashetty) Shilpa Shetty's love for food is evident, and she doesn't shy away from indulging in her cravings, making her a true food enthusiast. She recently shared a "Sunday Bi

15 Street Food Favourites You Can't Miss In Chennai

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Chennai's street food scene hasn't just been shaped by short-lived Instagram trends but by waves of migration to a city that became one of India's most vibrant commercial centres and port cities. From the frenetic streets of Triplicane and Mylapore to the beaches at Besant Nagar and the iconic Marina, each street food hub has its own story to tell. The lanes that run parallel to the Chennai Port offers Burmese influenced street food that reflect the wave of Tamils who moved to the city from Burma in the 1960s while the flavours of Rajasthan in the back alleys of Sowcarpet reflect the large presence of the Marwari community over a century in the area. There are few cities in India that offer the myriad street food flavours of Chennai. Also Read:   Dining Out In Chennai? Here Are 10 Restaurants Perfect For Family Bonding Photo Credit: iStock Here Are 15 Must-Try Street Foods In Chennai: 1. Beach Treats at the Marina Beach Chennai's iconic Marina Beach is famou

What Are Mukbangs And Why Are They Becoming So Popular?

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Imagine deriving immense happiness and satisfaction from watching a random person devouring an entire 12-inch cheese pizza with a side of chicken wings and refreshing glass of chilled cola. That is very much what the past time of most people in today's time has become. To see the type, quantity and manner of how different people enjoy different meals, is slowly becoming more and more popular. Some find it unhygienic and indecent; others find it comforting and quirky. Here we delve into the fascinating realm of 'mukbangs' - a public spectacle and a cultural phenomenon all at once.  What Is Mukbang? From SoKo To Screens  "Mukbang," which is a term that originated in South Korea and translates to "eating shows," involves youtubers and other content creators posting videos of themselves eating different kinds of food. These videos first garnered traction in South Korea around 2010 and subsequently grabbed the attention of a wide audience. Over the past de

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Fight Arthritis And IBS Naturally! Ajagandha Herb Could Be The Answer You've Been Looking For

The impact of the food we eat every day goes beyond satisfying our taste buds and hunger. What we eat can significantly influence our health, both positively and negatively. Nature offers several healing foods with incredible medicinal properties that we may not be aware of. One such herb you can incorporate into your diet is Ajagandha. This herb is also known as Spider Flower (English), Cleome Gynandra (Latin), Hulhul (Hindi), Velakura (Telugu), Nallavellai (Tamil), and Ajagandha (Kannada). In a recent Instagram post, Dr Poorvi Bhat, a Nutrition and Wellness expert, highlighted the benefits of this herb and how to incorporate it into your diet. Health Benefits of Ajagandha According to Dr Bhat, Ajagandha is one of India's most powerful anti-inflammatory herbs. Traditionally, it has been used to treat various types of inflammation, including IBS and arthritis . Ajagandha is an aphrodisiac, an anti-inflammatory, and a powerful antioxidant. It is rich in vitamins A and C, calcium,