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Refined Oils and Your Health: Are We Consuming Too Much?

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Refined Oils and Your Health: Are We Consuming Too Much? By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Refined vegetable oils : The Oil We Use Every Day Refined vegetable oils aren't unique to any one country; they are widely used for food preparation and   are part of modern food systems worldwide.  In the US, soybean, canola, corn and sunflower oils are used in household cooking, restaurant kitchens, commercial frying and packaged-food manufacturing. In the UK, people commonly use rapeseed and sunflower oils for cooking, while refined vegetable oils also go into crisps, frozen chips, bakery products, sauces, and other processed foods.  From preparing our morning parathas and vegetable curries to frying samosas, making biscuits and enjoying restaurant meals, cooking oil has become an essential part of our daily diet.  Refined sunflower oil, soybean oil, rice bran oil, palmolein an...
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What Causes Stress? : Understanding and Overcoming Your Stress Triggers

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What Causes Stress? Understanding and Overcoming Your Stress Triggers By Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist | Before an exam or an important presentation, if you sometimes 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 or work arrives 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 motiv...
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Carbohydrate-Rich Foods and How to Give Them a Healthy Twist

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Carbohydrate-Rich Foods and How to Give Them a Healthy Twist by Monica Saxena | Wellness Blogger | Certified in Holistic Health & Nutrition | Fully Accredited Professional Nutritionist |   Carbohydrates are among the most misunderstood nutrients in everyday nutrition. One person may tell you to avoid rice, another may suggest giving up bread, while someone else may insist that potatoes or fruits are responsible for weight gain. Carbohydrates are often blamed for weight gain and other health problems, but the reality is more nuanced. But carbohydrates are not automatically unhealthy. They are an important source of energy and are naturally present in foods ranging from whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, and lentils to bread, pasta, sweets, and sugary beverages. Looking at the whole food and the whole meal, rather than simply labelling a food as "good" or "bad", provides a more useful approach to everyday eating. The important question is not simply ...
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