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SODIUM  is an essential element for life, too much of it can also be harmful for you. Sodium is necessary for our bodies to regulate fluid balance and help our muscle functions, but when the body has too much of it, sodium can have negative effects. Excess sodium can cause high blood pressure which can then lead to heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease, osteoporosis, and stomach cancer.  Reducing salt intake is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of future hypertension and many more diseases.  Here are the Top 10 Reasons to Eat Low Sodium: 1.  Reduce the risk of Heart Disease .  2.   Help to prevent Stroke . 3.   Lowers high Blood Pressure , which left untreated can lead to Kidney Disease, Heart Disease, or Stroke. 4.   Reduces the harsh effects of Diabetes and Cirrhosis. 5.   High amounts of sodium intake can lead to Hypertension and Kidney Failure. 6.   Help to prevent Hypertension-related  Brain damage. 7.   People with Diabetes are at a higher ri

CHOCOLATES...OMG!! Whenever I think about chocolates  my taste buds get active and my saliva starts rolling. I guess it’s the same with everyone of us. From the time we start understanding our taste buds, chocolate is the most common food we crave for and this craving continues even as we age. People have different choices in chocolates such as milky, cadbury, liquor-filled chocolates, dark chocolate, candies, bars etc. But in all these Dark Chocolate is the most nutritious. In 100 grams bar, it contains 50-70% cocoa and 11 grams of fibre. It also has plenty of iron, magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium. However, one should consume it in moderation. Dark chocolate no longer has to be the forbidden fruit! Next time you indulge yourself to a piece of creamy dark chocolate, don’t feel so guilty. Researchers have found that this bittersweet treat is a tool for good health!     The latest studies, find that dark chocolate may decrease the risk of ca

Excess of anything is bad.  This old proverb is a guide for doing any thing in moderation. It helps us to live a balanced life. Did you know eating excess can be equally dangerous as junk food. O vereating healthy foods may also harm your system in many ways. Overeating may lead weight gain, increase your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. When obesity is the result of overeating, you're also at an increased risk for certain types of cancer, gallbladder disease, high cholesterol and sleep apnea. You might also develop high blood pressure, which can contribute to an elevated risk of having a stroke. No matter what type food it is, you must be aware of the portion size. Anything in excess will only add on to the body fat making you gain weight.  For people who are looking to lose weight, this piece of information may be helpful for you.   Here are some foods that you should definitely not overeat: Protein Rich Food:   Proteins are deemed as the building blocks of tissue

Empty calorie beverages or sweetened sodas generally provide no nutritional benefit at all. Even fruit-flavored sodas are full of empty calories. Diet sodas may contain fewer calories, but they still provide no nutritional benefit. These beverages are so popular these days, they are seen everywhere – in vending machines, grocery store and of course in your refrigerator too. When we’re watching what we eat, what we drink, sometimes we don’t think about it.  If we aren’t careful, a large amount of calories can come from the beverages we drink with meals or as snacks. The majority of these excess calories come in the form of sugar-sweetened beverages. Some beverages, such as fruit juices may already have naturally occurring sugar in them. But many more have added sugars in the form of corn syrup or other sweeteners. The added sugars have no nutritional value other than calories. There are many negative effects of these empty calorie beverages on our health. The consumption of these