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Party season is here! We all are trying to look right in this festive season of Christmas and New year when we all party galore. Not to mention that the cool whether in India, gives us the opportunity and excuse to dig into loads of food...only to lead us to make new year resolutions of eating healthy. Here are a few tips on how to look good and eat well too: 1. Keep a record of your daily diet. 2. Partying at home? Shop healthy 3. I know everyone loves sweet treats, but keep these tips in mind for a bright smile. 4. You love food, but you just gotta watch the scale? Remember the smart way to stay slim . 5. Drink water , its winters but it still important to keep yourself hydrated. Also those tequila shots will dehydrate you. 6. Don’t rush to get thin and don’t skip meals . 7. If you are a couch potato, get yourself moving. Walk , exercise and get ready to groove on the dance floor. 8. Parties are usually for the evening, so have a healthy lunch and snack smart in th...

Do you know that bacterial action continues upto 30 min. after you have finished your meal ?? Since we all cannot spare time to brush after every meal or snack, here are a few easy tips to combat tooth decay. 1) Get a dental check-up every year- You'll know how much help you require. You might trap the cavity before it goes bad. 2) Rinse mouth thoroughly with water after every meal. 3) Floss once a day, preferably before sleeping at night. Flossing help reduce the bacterial action at night when saliva production is low. 4) Brush your teeth twice a day preferably after meals. [Note: Person already using fluoridated water should avoid fluoridated toothpaste - excess fluoride can cause mottling.] 5) Use a mouthwash regularly. Remember the anti-plaque force! 6) Have a healthy diet . 7) Allow yourself some sunlight (about 15 min. in the morning) to get some Vit. D. Without actually eating!! 8) Don't smoke or chew tobacco - They remove the protective la...

Most of us have visited the dentist at some point or the other while growing up. Quite a few of us have got our cavities filled too! Oral hygiene is stressed upon but diet of the person is equally important. A sensible diet can make dentist's visit a routine check-up instead of an ordeal. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Have sufficient vit. D, calcium and phosphorus (good for bones will be good for teeth) in your diet. 2. Snack smart - Eat less sugary snacks. Eg. Vegetable salads, bhutta (fire roasted corn cob), plain or salted lemonade, unsweetened milk, roasted nuts, cucumber salad, boiled eggs, cheese crackers, apple , pears , sprouts salad or carrot sticks. 3. Include meat and dairy in your diet. A high protein diet is often good source of minerals. 4. Reduce the intake of Phytic acid (present in grains and reduces the absorption of minerals) by soaking, sprouting and fermenting. Note: even though oats are high in Phytic acid, the rolled oats available in the m...