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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...

E xcerpts from an interview with Dr.Devi Shetty,a well known (Heart Specialist) from India. Q: How should we take care of our heart? Ans:1. Diet - Less of carbohydrate, more of protein, less oil 2. Exercise - Half an hour's walk, at least five days a week; avoid lifts and avoid sitting for a longtime 3. Quit smoking 4. Control weight 5. Control blood pressure and sugar Q: Is eating non-veg food like fish good for the heart? Ans: No Q: It's still a grave shock to hear that some apparently healthy person gets a cardiac arrest. How do we understand it beforehand? Ans: This is called silent attack; that is why we recommend everyone past the age of 30 to undergo routine health checkups. Q: Are heart diseases hereditary? Ans: Yes Q: What are the ways in which the heart is stressed? What practices do you suggest to de-stress?   Ans: Change your attitude towards life. Do workout and eat healthy. Q: Is walking better than jogging or is more intensive ex...