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Do you give instant noodles to your kids? I think most of us do because our kids love it so much. But we cannot blame our children completely on this, and you know why !;-) But are we really aware of how bad it is for growing up children? Here is a list of reasons why you should think twice before giving instant noodles to your kids 1. MSG MSG is a flavour enhancer found predominantly in processed foods which are known to cause headaches and anxiety. It causes the liver to dysfunction and studies have proven that MSG causes asthmatic responses in adults as well as in children. Children with Asthmatic conditions should completely avoid MSG 2. Refined flour Instant noodles is a processed food which contains 'maida' or refined flour which has no nutrients and just contains empty calories. 3. Trans-fats The trans fats which are added at the time of processing are harmful to child's health and also adds extra pounds. 4. Sodium High sodium levels in the ins...

Take this.This contains antioxidant.Take that.That contains antioxidant. Eat this.Eat that. All about ANTIOXIDANTS ! Well, well, well, what is the hype all about? What is actually an antioxidant? An antioxidant is defined as a molecule that inhibits oxidation of other molecules.Fresh fruits and vegetables have plenty of antioxidants that protect our body from heart diseases and cancers and also help in repairing damaged cells of our body.Antioxidants include various nutrients like beta carotene,Vitamin C, Vitamin E,Lutein, Lycopene and Selenium.They neutralize free radicals. How do antioxidants work? Just like a piece of cut apple turns brown due to oxidation when kept in room temperature, antioxidants act against free radicals in our body.If we apply some orange juice ( rich in antioxidants ) on the cut area of the apple, it prevents the apple from browning.This is actually what goes on in our body also. Free radicals are like the small cracks and pothole...

Better digestion means better health. It is easy to speed up your digestion if you take a little bit care. An apple a day, keeps the doctor away. It is so correct when it comes to your stomach related ailments. Apple juice and lemon juice, (freshly squeezed the better), both have a cleansing effect on your digestive system. It is advised that you drink these juices before breakfast to cleanse and condition your digestive system for the whole day. Chew. Any food, if you chew really well, speeds up the process of digestion manifold. So next time you have your lunch, sit in a corner of the room, take time, and chew well and enjoy every bit of the food until it melts in your mouth. Avoid Cold drinks. I have heard people, even the well read and the learned too, saying  that Cola is given along with junk foods, for aiding digestion.This is the biggest blunder I have ever heard. Any meal, when taken along with cold drinks, slows down the process of digestion.If it is very ...