Eat green foods and you will see these changes in your body

May 05, 2017

1/9Nature's favourite colour to our rescue

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There is a reason you are asked to have a colourful plate of food. It is because it is loaded with essential nutrients and minerals. Be it yellow or red, nature has found a clever way to add nutrition to our daily diet. Now that we know how yellow and red foods can help us, it's time for nature’s next colour: green. Let's discover the different ways green foods are helping us.

2/9​Low in fat

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Green foods are low in fat. Enriched with vitamins, they help in cutting unnecessary fat.

3/9​Beneficial for digestion

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Green foods such as broccoli, cabbage, leafy greens and beans are fiber rich foods. This means good digestion and a healthy digestive tract.

4/9​Regeneration of new cells

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Folic acid helps our body in producing and maintaining new cells. Green foods like peas, beans and asparagus are loaded with folic acid.

5/9​Good for eyes

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Green foods contain phytochemcials like lutein and zeaxanthin which are packed in dark green leafy vegetables. These reduces the risk factor of cataract and macular degeneration, which is the main cause of blindness in elderly. These have also been suggested to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

6/9​Anti-cancerous

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Quercetin is a bioflavonoid which is found in green foods. This flavonoid contains antioxidants and has unique anti-cancer properties.

7/9​Diabetic-friendly

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Glycemic index or GI is the measurement of carbohydrate-rich foods and their impact on our blood sugar levels. Green foods are low in GI and hence helpful for those suffering from type 2 diabetes.

8/9​Great for bones and muscles

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Green foods are major sources of iron and calcium. They help in getting stronger bones, muscle contraction and blood clotting.

9/9​Good immunity

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As green foods are full of beta carotene which can be converted into vitamin A, consumption of green foods helps in better immune functioning.
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5 little things that make your relationship stronger

by TNN | May 4, 2017, 12:00 AM IST

Yes, being understanding, caring, adjusting, et al, are the must-have traits to run a beautiful, long-term relationship.
But one cannot underestimate the importance of those little gestures and habits that make your partner smile. We are not talking about expensive gifts and lavish dates; it is about being offered a cup of coffee in the morning when you are down with a horrendous headache. Or, something as simple as dropping your lady love home when it's late.
Keeping this idea in mind, here are five sweet gestures that will keep the spark of your relationship alive and bring you both closer...

Send a good morning and good night text

It's a nice feeling when your day begins and ends with a sweet text from your partner. We are not talking about elaborate, mushy messages that make no sense. Wishing your partner a good day ahead, or a good night kiss just before he/she is about to sleep is all the effort required to bring a smug smile on your partner's face.


Be all ears when needed

It's always important to pay heed to your partner's problems and offer advice.
Also, there are days when you just want someone to listen to all the crap that has happened with you throughout the day, and simply say nothing. It requires a bit of patience but this mere gesture would do all the talking. Be that person in your partner's life and eventually, it would take your bond to next level.


Travel together

Traveling together is one of the best ways to understand your companion better. It exposes you both to different situations and tests your compatibility.
Plus, you both get to spend quality time together, explore a new place, and create memories that you can cherish for years to come.


Say those words!

Speaking the right things at the right time helps to hit the bull's eye! First of all, express your love to partner and gently remind them how they make your life special. These words won't hurt, nor would they cost you any money... right?
Secondly, don't just keep the compliments and appreciation in your head, and forget them later. Say them on the spot to your partner and we promise, it would make their day.


Staying connected throughout the day

Our hectic lifestyles do not allow us to call them (for no reason!) in every three hours but a one-line message takes no time. It shows that your partner is always there on your mind and you prioritise them over others.

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Small changes for better sex life

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You must have heard or tried a plethora of 'out of the box' methods to boost your sex life. For instance, you might have bought the most provocative piece of lingerie or the most bizarre sex toy you could find online. Maybe you have tried your best to follow the quirkiest positions suggested by friends or otherwise. Yet you are not being able to end the sex drought or revive a flagging drive. Well, sometimes we tend to forget that seemingly unimportant things we do can usher in big changes in our lives and this holds true for intimacy as well. After all, studies say that sex releases feel-good hormones as well as 'cuddle hormones' that can bolster emotional bonding. So here are some little things you can do to jumpstart your sex life:

Find some extra time together
It might sound like stating the obvious, but think about it - how often do you take time out of your hectic lives to just enjoy being with each other? If you sync your leisure time with your partner's, you will have a better chance of finding sex enjoyable, not just a chore.

Words matter
A stimulating conversation is fine, but complimenting your partner can reignite passion as well. Not just men, women too need to remind their partners how special they are.

A fresh look
Thanks to everyday wear and tear in relationships, experts say couples can lose focus with regard to what drew them close to each other in the first place. Rediscover the qualities that you admire the most in your partner. For instance, you may have always loved how your beau speaks at gatherings and commands attention - start appreciating this gift afresh.

Common interests
A recent study by a portal has shown that books on the bedside can be a turn-on. The study shows that if men have solid reading habits, they can be more sexually alluring. You can perhaps find such common interests that can strengthen intimacy.

Stop overanalysing
Maybe you are trying too hard to improve your sex life. Maybe it's time you stop overanalysing what ails your sex life and just do it!

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Things you need to know about after-sex care

by Hemchhaya De | April 28, 2017, 12:00 AM IST

Not too long ago a global study in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, covering about 1500 men and women, showed that 47 per cent of women preferred dominating someone sexually while a little over 50 per cent were okay with being tied up for pleasure. In other words, experts maintain, sexual choices in many cases can go well beyond heterosexual missionary position only. Kinky sex is an accepted way of giving or receiving pleasure in a relationship. Experts say that ensuring 'aftercare' is an equally important part of the experience. 'Aftercare' - which, to put it simply, connotes ensuring comfort of your sexual partner - is a kind of specialised term. But here are some broad guidelines regarding how to get closer to your partner after a night of wild pleasure:

Moments to recover
After an intense sexual experience, experts say one can feel within a heady cocktail of emotions. It can be a veritable high. As the protagonist in '50 Shades of Grey' puts it, there can be a lot of graceful cartwheels in your head. Experts say that it can be a cathartic experience for some as well - so just lying down or curling up or cuddling can be desirable.

Physical injury
Needless to say, one should ensure whether the experience has caused any injury or not.

Assessing the experience
There should be a frank discussion after the experience regarding what was palatable and what could have gone wrong.

Doing away with shame
Experts say that one should also ensure that his or her partner is not feeling totally uncomfortable with the experience. A feeling of shame can be overpowering in some cases.

Planning further
Sexual compatibility doesn't quite mean that both partners should share the exact kind of fantasies and fetishes. For your next adventure, plan things that can be comfortable for both and there's consent. Such discussions can lead to a heightened sense of fulfilment.

Fun ideas for couples’ night in

 

The key to keeping the spark alive in most relationships is unbelievably simple—never stop courting! Experts suggest making time for dates and trips. If you don’t find the time, energy or the budget for it, however, there’s no reason to settle. Some of the best dates in life are cheap, easy and can be organised within the comfort of your home. Here are a few examples.

Video games: Ever feel left out when he and his friends go crazy with those controllers and excitedly scream at their players on the screen? On your night in with him, try being his video game buddy and see how much fun it is to join him, yell alongside him and maybe even beat him at the game.

Living room campout: Pitch a tent in the living room with lamps, homemade hot dogs and s’mores for effect. You could also put the sleeping bag to interesting use.

Spa sessions: Few things are as instantly therapeutic as massages. Kick it up a notch and google a few ideas for different spa treatments that can be done at home.

Game night: Try a round of twister, a naughty version of hide and seek or even simple board and card games with an element of stripping added to them, and suddenly you will find yourself wanting to stay in rather than go out.

Kitchen joys: The kitchen is a fun place when it’s you and the SO there together. You could either whip up a dish together or have a cook-off, either way you will end up with a lot of good food. If you’re not in the mood to cook, you could simply melt chocolate or cheese sauce in a fondue vessel or a slow cooker over a stove top, put together bread and other snacks to go with it, and make it a fondue night.

YouTube: Want to know a really great place for karaoke? YouTube! No, really! Look it up and then have a fun gig at home. If singing is not your thing, you could always look up a dance tutorial instead and dance the night away.

Memory lane: Open a bottle of wine and go through old photos and videos. You could reminisce about the wonderful times you have spent together or trade stories about your lives before you met.

DIY time: Have an arts and crafts night. You could try your hand at painting, making furniture for your home or even simple mementos like photo magnets for your refrigerator.

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Singles are happier than married people: study

 

Quit bestowing those pitying looks on single people, you married folk. The joke is on you! A study by Bella dePaulo from the University of California at Santa Barbara, presented at the American Psychological Association’s 124th annual conference, says that singles have far more fulfilling lives than married people. We list the reasons why. Meanwhile, stop wasting your sympathy.

They have better social lives
Singles, the study found, had more time to socialise with family, friends and neighbours instead of couples who were more insular. Singles tend to seek out friendships, whereas many married people have little choice than to restrict their interactions to their partners.

They have more money
Singles are able to devote far more time to their jobs and education so they often end up having better careers and money. Their work graphs are not hamstrung by the demands of motherhood or family so they can shimmy up the hierarchy.

They are self-sufficient and resilient
Single people are very self-sufficient and manage to look after themselves and get work done with ease unlike couples who faced more stress and difficulty when they tried to be self-sufficient. Staying alone also teaches singles to be resilient in the face of adversity.

They have more time to themselves
Singletons have lot more time than the hitched brigade to pursue their creative and intellectual pursuits. Plenty of alone-time also results in all-round personal and psychological growth. Single people also have the advantage of being able to do what they want with their life and choices without people dictating terms.

They form genuine attachments
The relationships and bonds that single people make, whether romantic or otherwise, are of a more genuine nature as they do not involve legal ties or commitments. Bonds are created solely on the basis of mutual interest and compatibility. There is no pressure to be with anyone because of some kind of an obligation.

Reasons why you should initiate sex

Do you always wait for your man to make the first move when it comes to sex? Well, ditch the coy, virginal act right now because you are probably doing more harm than good to your relationship by being so passive. He will be pleasantly surprised if you take charge in the bedroom and take him on a wild ride. Here are the reasons why you should set the sexual ball rolling.

It shows that you desire him
When you initiate sex, your partner is reassured that you still find him hot enough to get all down and dirty with him. Men also suffer from insecurity issues and feelings of inadequacy about their sexual prowess. Having to woo you for sex all the time can lead him to believe that you are not interested in him and this can lead to a lot of discord in the relationship. A man who feels secure and loved in the relationship will be super-loving with you too.

He is not always clued in to your moods
Your partner does not have a magic wand that lets him gauge your sexual interest. Even if you are all raring to go, he might genuinely not be able to pick up your sexual signals. So put both of you out of your misery by making the first move to drag him to bed.

It gets your libido back on track
Is your libido on the wane? Your disinterest could stem from the sexual drought that you have been putting yourself through. Push yourself to initiate sex with him. It’s all worth it because sex is not just great for your relationship, it’s terrific for your health too. Remember the more sex you have, the more you will want it! Scientists have said that your testosterone levels will drop if you stop having sex, however, having sex just once a week can get it back to normal levels.

It helps you enjoy sex more
By initiating sex, you effectively take charge of the sexual encounter and can steer it to your liking. Have sex the way you want to. Give in to your wildest fantasies and vary the pace according to what you want. You could also focus on giving him pleasure and let him enjoy being dominated and desired.

It satisfies his need
It is important for men to have sex to feel connected to you and retain the intimacy in the relationship. However, he might not be up to pursuing you to have sex every day so make things exciting for him by taking the lead and having a satisfying sexual encounter that will make you bond in the most intimate way possible.

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