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7 Healthy Substitutes for Sugar by Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Sugar, as a consumable, is a part of our lives; most people start their day with sugar-infused hot beverages and feel good if they have more of it. Our celebrations begin with sugar-rich sweets and end with dinners with sweet dishes. Taking too much sugar daily is not good for the body, as many health problems could erupt due to too much sugary content in the body. Still, we knowingly or sometimes unknowingly take and enjoy it wholeheartedly.  Yes, this is a bad habit, but why? Because consuming sugar creates a craving, the more we take sugar, the more desperately we start craving it. You are not asked to stop eating sugar or sugar products altogether, but try practising moderation, as it will give you immense health benefits. Besides practising moderation, there are many sugar alternatives or options, like f...

What Causes Stress? : Understanding and Overcoming Your Stress Triggers By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger| Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | If you have an exam the next day or an important presentation and you feel completely unprepared for it, you may find yourself nervous, restless, and unable to sleep; that is stress. Stress is the feeling that your body and mind experience when you face pressure, challenges, or situations that feel difficult to handle. It usually happens when demands seem greater than your ability to cope.  Similarly, if unexpected guests arrive while you are busy, you may feel rushed, tense, and overwhelmed trying to manage everything at once. This response is linked to the body’s fight-or-flight response , which releases hormones that make you more alert but also anxious. In simple terms, stress is the body’s natural reaction to pressure or sudden demands. While a small amount of stress can motiva...