In this issue

Ayurveda, our ancient system of medicine, is a science for life. It provides us with life tools to stay healthy, vibrant and realise our full human potential. But in Ayurveda, "you are what you eat" means something far more subtle and powerful. Food is known to directly influence your consciousness and feelings. It can create bliss or anger, contentment or restlessness, thoughts of the sacred or the profane. The quality of the food you eat literally creates your state of mind, emotions and consciousness.
In addition to this, we have also explore other interesting topics like 7 Indian foods for good Gut health, real cause behind recent encephalitis outbreak in children in Bihar, Edible Water Pods, Water bears on Moon etc.

Healthy Food, Happy Mind

Ayurveda, our ancient system of medicine, is a science for life.

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Eat These 7 Indian Foods For Good Gut Health

There are millions of bacteria, called microflora found in our gut and they have multiple benefits for the digestive and immune system. If the immune system is healthy, the gut will also be healthy as 70-80 per cent of the immune system is located there. Gut health is linked with different medical conditions. When your gut is not healthy, it may affect your mental health, weight and diarrhoea, bloating, gas, acidity and constipation; which is why it is important to keep you gut healthy and happy. These good bacteria helps in processing the food you eat, helps in digestion, produce disease fighting antibodies and are responsible for producing nutrients and vitamins. Start by eating foods that can repair and strengthen your gut lining. Also load up on sources of pre- and probiotics so you have plenty of the good bacteria. Some Indian food which contain probiotics

1 min

Why Popular Antacids May Increase Risk of Heart Attack, Bone Fractures and Cancer

An antacid is any substance, generally an acid or acidic salt, which neutralizes stomach acidity.

3 mins

5 Indian Healthy Breakfast Foods for Lose Weight

In India prevalence of Obesity is about 12.6% in women and 9.3% in men. Indian meals include proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fiber all of which make for a perfectly balanced meal. When it comes to weight loss, people either think of not eating at all or eating fancy foods. During weight loss, we need to create a calorie deficit, which means more calories should be burnt than the calories consumed. All the calories do not work the same way once they are eaten. An experiment by the University of Missouri involving 20 overweight females between the ages of 18 and 20 proved that a high protein breakfast led to reduced cravings and they also snacked less on unhealthy foods. Mix up your morning meal and try one—or a few—of these 5 healthy Indian breakfast foods that help you lose weight.

1 min

More Than Two Glasses of Soft Drinks Per Day Cause-Specific Mortality

A new study coordinated by researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) examined the association between total, sugar-sweetened, and artificially sweetened soft drink consumption and subsequent total and cause-specific mortality.

1 min

Red Wine Benefits Linked to Better Gut Health, Study Finds

A new study from King's has found that people who drank red wine had an increased gut microbiota diversity (a sign of gut health) compared to nonred wine drinkers as well as an association with lower levels of obesity and 'bad' cholesterol.

2 mins

Edible Water Pods

With the changing life styles of present civilization, wastage/litter in its various forms has become one of the serious problems for the well being of mother planet earth.

5 mins

Water Bears on Moon!!

Tardigrades also called water bears or moss piglets are organisms found on Earth, known to be present in extreme environments.

2 mins

New Opportunities 3D Printing Creates Across Industries

3D printing is one of the technologies that have quickly gained popularity in various industries all over the world.

3 mins

Why People Gain Weight as They Get Older

Many people struggle to keep their weight in check as they get older.

2 mins

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