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Dark Circles around eyes and simple remedies

Dark Circles around eyes and simple remedies

If you get plenty of sleep and still have dark circles under your eyes, that’s not unusual. Fatigue isn’t the only reason for dark circles under your eyes. What appear to be dark circles under your eyes are sometimes just shadows cast by puffy eyelids or hollows under your eyes that develop as a normal part of aging.

Some of the causes for dark circle:

  • Allergies
  • Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
  • Contact dermatitis
  • Fatigue
  • Heredity — dark under-eye circles can run in families
  • Pigmentation irregularities — these are a particular concern for people of color, especially blacks and Asians
  • Rubbing or scratching your eyes
  • Sun exposure, which prompts your body to produce more melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color
  • Thinning skin and loss of fat and collagen — common as you age — can make the reddish-blue blood vessels under your eyes more obvious

Some simple home remedies people follow to get rid of dark circles are listed below: 

Almond Oil

Almond oil is a great natural ingredient that is very beneficial for the delicate skin around your eyes. Regular usage of almond oil will help fade your under eye circles. In addition to almond oil, you can use vitamin E oil to eliminate dark circles under the eyes. Before going to bed, apply a little almond oil over the dark circles and gently massage it into the skin. Leave it on overnight. The next morning, wash it off with cold water. Follow this remedy daily until the dark circles disappear. Do not use scented almond oil for this purpose. 

Potatoes

The starch in potatoes is said to have anti-inflammatory qualities that can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. Peel raw potatoes and then grate and pound into a poultice. Apply to the eyes and leave on for 15 minutes.

Cucumbers

The cucumber slice treatment for dark circles remains a classic because cucumbers contain astringent properties, which shrink blood vessels. They also soothe swollen skin. Slice a cucumber thinly, lie on your back and place a slice over each eye. Keep the cucumber compresses on for at least 15 minutes. Alternatively, grate the cucumber and put the pieces between glean gauze to form a compress.

Rose Water

Rose water has incredible ingredient for skin care. It rejuvenates the skin and has a soothing effect on tired eyes. Due to its mild astringent properties, it also works as a good skin toner.

Soak cotton eye pads in pure rose water for a few minutes. Put the soaked pads on your closed eyelids. Leave them on for about 15 minutes. Follow this remedy twice daily for a few weeks.

 Tomato

Tomatoes have bleaching properties that can lighten skin to a great extent. Mix one teaspoon of tomato juice with one-half teaspoon of lemon juice. Gently apply this mixture on the dark circles and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Rinse it off with water. Follow this remedy twice a day for a few weeks. Simply using tomato juice will also work. You can also drink a glass of tomato juice with some mint leaves, lemon juice and salt. For maximum results, be sure to drink this juice immediately after making it. Drink it once or twice a day for about a week.

 Lemon Juice

The vitamin C present in lemon juice can also help remove dark circles under the eyes, thanks to its skin-lightening properties. Use a cotton ball to apply fresh lemon juice around your eyes. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and rinse it off. Try this method daily for a few weeks.

Another option is to make a thick paste by mixing one tablespoon of lemon juice, two tablespoons of tomato puree, a pinch of gram flour and turmeric powder. Apply this thick paste gently around your eyes. Rinse it off with clean water after 10 to 15 minutes. Repeat two or three times every week.

Nasal Spray

Some dark circles are actually “allergy shiners”—a condition resembling black eyes caused by nasal congestion. Use an over-the-counter saline nasal spray or making your own by mixing ¼ tsp table salt with two cups warm water. Put the liquid in a nasal spray bottle or neti pot.

Tea Bags

The tannin in the tea reduces any swelling and the appearance of dark circles caused by lack of sleep, while the moisture from the bags is absorbed into the eyes, rehydrating and reviving them. Use green tea or black tea. Brew the tea bags as you would normally and allow the bags to cool or place them in the refrigerator. Lie down, place a tea bag over each eye, and leave in place for about 15 minutes.

Cold Compress

An ice-cold compress placed over your eyes helps constrict the blood vessels, which may be causing your dark circles. Good choices include a bag of frozen peas or two chilled teaspoons. Lay down with your head propped by pillows and place the compressor over your eyes. Rest for at least 10 minutes and gently pat your eyes dry.

Get Your Rest, Sleep well

Lack of sleep can make your skin appear paler, which allows blood vessels to be more visible through the skin, giving the appearance of bluish or dark circles. So make sure that you are getting in at least 7-8 hours of undisturbed sleep!

Eat Healthy

At the end of the day, you are what you eat. The healthier you eat, the better your skin is going to look. For dark circles, you need a healthy dose of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K iron and folic acid. So gorge on citrus fruits, berries, green leafy veggies, nuts, whole grains, avocado, seafood, beef, cheese, green tea etc. and do away with processed and greasy foods.

Disclaimer: Please contact your physician before using these home remedies if you have any conditions that may be reason for dark circles. This article is only meant to share knowledge.

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: September 8, 2015
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Ripe Plantain Pachadi

Ripe Plantain Pachadi

If we have many ripe plantains at home we can make this south Indian dish – sweet and sour Pachadi. We can use ripe plantain or can replace plantain with pineapple, mango, papaya or pumpkin, those vegetables that give some sweet – sour taste.

Ingredients

  • Ripe Plantain – 1 big (chopped into medium pieces)
  • Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Yogurt – 1/2 cup
  • Salt – to taste
  • Sugar – an option
  • Water – as required

For Grinding

  • Grated Coconut – 1 Cup
  • Green Chillies – 3 or 4
  • Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Cumin– 1/4 tsp
  • Mustard Seeds – 1/2 to 1 tsp
  • Finely Chopped Ginger pieces – 1 tsp
  • Water – 1/2 cup

For Seasoning

  • Oil – 1 tbsp
  • Mustard – 1/2 tsp
  • Dry Red Chillies – 3 or 4
  • Curry Leaves – 6-8

Preparation Method

  • Cook the plantain pieces in little water along with salt, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp red chilli powder until soft. Mash the plantain pieces with a spatula. You can leave a few pieces as chunks.
  • Grind coconut, green chillies, ginger, cumin, mustard seeds and turmeric along with 1/2 cup water to form a fine paste and keep aside.
  • Blend yogurt along with 1/2 cup water until smooth.
  • Add the coconut paste to the cooked plantain and mix gently. Allow it to cook for 4-5 minutes until it thickens
  • Reduce flame to low and yogurt along with salt to taste. If you want the Pachadi to be more sweet, add a little sugar. Heat it for a few minutes and remove from stove top. Be careful not to boil the pachadi after adding yogurt.
  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds. Sauté dry red chillies and curry leaves.
  • Pour the seasoning over the pachadi and mix gently before serving.

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: September 7, 2015
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Kootu Vegetable Curry

Kootu vegetable curry

A traditional kootu is a healthy curry and is a very delicious dish made with vegetables, coconut, chillies and cumin seeds. Koottu is generally served with white rice, puri  and chapati.

Ingredients

  • Different vegetable or single vegetable like bottle gourd
  • Moong dal – 1/2 cup
  • Turmeric- 1/4 tsp
  • Curry Leaves – Few
  • Coconut Oil – 2 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
  • Red chilli- 2 – 3
  • Grated Coconut -3 Tbsp
  • Salt
  • Cumin seeds -3/4 tsp

Preparation:

  • Cook the Moong Dal in a Vessel with 2-3 cups of water and Turmeric.
  • In Another Vessel cook the vegetables with turmeric, curry leaves and sufficient water.
  • Grind the Coconut, cumin and Chillies to a fine paste
  • Cooked Dal and Vegetables mix together along with the ground paste
  • Boil this Mixtures well and Add Salt to Taste
  • Heat oil in Pan, add urad dal, mustard seeds and red chilly pieces. When the mustard starts to splutter, add curry leaves
  • Pour this seasoning on Kootu.
  • Kootu is ready to serve with puri, chapati or rice.

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: September 4, 2015
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Undercover Investigator Reveals Footage McDonald’s Will Most Definitely Not Want To Go Viral

Undercover Investigator Reveals Footage McDonald’s Will Most Definitely Not Want To Go Viral

August 30, 2015 by Amanda Froelich

As MercyForAnimals shares, a major chicken supplier for both McDonald’s and Tyson Foods has been caught on film deeply abusing chickens. In this graphic and deeply disturbing video, factory farm workers can allegedly be seen beating the chickens with spikes, breaking their necks by stomping on their heads, and much, much more…

McDonald’s may be attempting to win over consumers with their new transparency campaign, but this video caught by an undercover investigator reveals footage the company will most definitely not want to go viral.

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As MercyForAnimals shares, a major chicken supplier for both McDonald’s and Tyson Foods has been caught on film deeply abusing chickens. In this graphic and deeply disturbing video, factory farm workers can allegedly be seen beating the chickens with spikes, breaking their necks by stomping on their heads, and much, much more…

McDonald’s is not only losing profit and consumer support (forcing the company to close 700 store locations), it’s failing to address pressing concerns to do with creations offered, as well as the treatment of animals in factory farms. From toxic chemical compounds in the company’s fast food, to the sourcing of eggs and poultry from feces-laden fast farms: McDonald’s is exampling the ‘food paradigm’ informed individuals are working very hard to move away from.

The recent video investigation reportedly certifies that the company (and Tyson foods) does not have consumer interest or animal welfare in mind and is feeding present customers the worst level of factory-farmed meat available.

Factory farm workers stabbing chickens to death with spikes and squashing their skulls is beyond inhumane, it is near sadistic. And THIS is the type of abuse you – or anyone you know – supports when you order from McDonalds or buy from Tyson.

Just one more reason to opt for organic, local, and sustainably grown food, and STOP supporting companies more keen to collect profit than deliver products of integrity.

Read More: http://www.trueactivist.com/undercover-investigator-reveals-footage-mcdonalds-will-most-definitely-not-want-to-go-viral/
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SIMPLE TIPS TO KEEP MIND AND BODY BALANCED

Simple tips to keep mind and body balanced

  1. Herbs & spices: Use more herbs and spices in your cooking to reap their antioxidant and immunity-boosting benefits.
  2. Ginger: Eat a slice of fresh ginger before meals to balance blood flow and aid digestion.
  3. Fennel seeds: Chew fennel seeds after meals to freshen breath and encourage good digestion.
  4. Aromapatherapy: Discover the healing power of aromatherapy. Diffuse essential oils of peppermint, lemongrass and rosemary to enhance mental clarity. Harness the relaxing properties of rose, jasmine and lavender to invite calm into your mind and heart.
  5. Oil massage: Take five minutes before your daily shower to give your body a warm oil massage. An excellent way to improve blood circulation, nourish skin, and calm the mind.
  6. Those nuts !: Eat a handful of nuts every day.
  7. Get enough sleep: Go to bed before 10 p.m. Sleep is regenerative for your body. Adequate and restful sleep is one of the pillars of good health.
  8. Drink water: Sip plenty of warm water throughout the day to keep your digestion smooth.
  9. Practice moderation: This simply means try to practice moderation in everything. Too much food, sleep, Internet surfing, stress, exercise and emotional attachment can be dangerous for health.
  10. Exercise – Find an exercise  you enjoy and start doing it regularly.
  11. Be grateful – Stop to think about the things you have going for you and appreciate them.
  12. Breathe deeply – Whenever you think about it stop and take a deep breath. Over time this will become a healthy habit.
  13. Install a shower filter – Chlorine is a poison. You don’t want to inhale it or absorb it through your skin while showering.
  14. Ground yourself – Literally. Plant your bare feet on the earth as often as possible.
  15. Eat organic – Chemicals are killing pests on the crops. They are not good for you either.
  16. Do more yoga – Great for the body and mind. MindBodyGreen readers know the importance of this.
  17. Smile & laugh more – It feels great as they say “laughter is the best medicine”
  18. Spend more time with loved ones – In our busy lives we need to make time for the people who matter to us most.
  19. Live your passion – Do more of what you love.
  20. Meditate – Set some time aside each day to rest your mind.
  21. Get outdoors more – Go for a hike and enjoy nature

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: September 3, 2015
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Hand Exercises to ease Arthritis Pain

Everyday Hand Exercises to Ease Arthritis Pain

Arthritis pain increases as we age. We need to keep using our hands and fingers. The pain can start anytime and make life misearable. We will be unable to hold a coffee mug, lift utensils, squeeze toothpaste or  holding a pen or typing using key board. This disease is especially unpleasant when it hits the joints of the hands because it results in numbness and pain. There are several well designed simple exercises that can help to reduce arthritis pains. While watching TV or reading or walking one can perform these simple exercises meant to release finger and wrist pain. These exercises are simple and noninvasive.

If you feel too much pain while performing exercise warm up the fingers. Soak hands in warm water for few minutes You can also try performing some of the exercises with your hands submerged in warm water. This is a gentle way to exercise joints and muscles. The buoyancy of the water supports and lessens stress on the joints, enabling you to move your hands more easily.

  1. Make a fist

This is a really easy exercise that can be performed anywhere you want. Use it in case you feel stiffness in this area. Begin by keeping your right hand straight. After that, turn your hand into a fist and place your thumb out of the fist. Avoid squeezing your hand – be relaxed. Start opening your hand slowly until each of your fingers is straight. Perform this exercise for about 10 times. After that, repeat the procedure with your left hand.

  1. Thumb bend

Hold your hand straight up and bend the thumb in the direction of the palm. Stretch yourself and try to reach the pinky finger with the thumb. If you are unable to do it, don’t frustrate yourself. Just stretch your thumb as much as you can. Stay in that position for a couple of seconds and place the thumb in its initial position in the end. 10 repetitions with both hands will be enough.

  1. Finger bends

Use the same position like in exercise no.1, but this time straighten your left hand. Gently bend your thumb in the direction of your palm. Remain in this position for a few seconds. Bring your thumb in the initial position. After that, bend your index finger in the same direction. Wait for a few seconds and straighten it. Do this with every finger on the hand. Once you are finished, start the same procedure with your right hand.

  1. Make an O

Straighten up your left hand. After that, direct all your fingers inward so they can touch. In this way you will form an O. Remain in this position for a few seconds. After that, make your fingers straight. Perform this exercise at least three times a day and use the right hand too. This exercise is perfect in the moments your fingers and hand feel stiff or achy.

5. Table bend

Start with your left hand. Put the pinky finger close to the table, point your thumb up and bend the rest of your fingers making an L formation. Stay in this position for a couple of seconds and straighten the fingers after that. Repeat the exercises 10 times with both hands.

  1. Finger lift

Put your left hand on a table with its palm down. Keep it flattened. Lift each finger off the table carefully starting with your thumb. Keep the same position for two seconds and after that lower the finger down. Perform the same procedure with every finger from the left and right hand.

  1. Fan and fist

Hold your hand in a neutral position and try to keep your knuckles straight. Gradually and carefully spread your fingers as much as you can (something like a fan when it’s opening up). After that, try to make a fist. Remain in each of these positions for about five seconds. Repeat this exercise two times a day on both hands.

8. Wrist stretch

Use a wrist for this exercise, because the wrist will eliminate the stiffness and can ease the pain. Keep the right arm out with your palm facing down, and then press it gently with the left hand until you feel that your arm and wrist are stretched. Stay in that position for a couple of seconds. 10 times repetition with both hands will be enough.

  1. Thumb Extension

Strengthening the muscles of your thumbs can help you grab and lift heavy things like cans and bottles. Put your hand flat on a table. Wrap a rubber band around your hand at the base of your finger joints. Gently move your thumb away from your fingers as far as you can.

Hold for 30 to 60 seconds and release. Repeat 10 to 15 times with both hands.

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: September 2, 2015
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QUICK WAYS TO GET OUT OF STRESS TO RELAX BODY AND MIND

Quick ways to get out of Stress to Relax Body and Mind

Not all days are same. Sometimes at home, sometimes at work or college or in public one could be tensed or stressed.  Do not succumb to this stress try to come out. Here are some quick and easy tips to relax your body and mind.

Food and Drink

Sip Herbal tea: Instead. Green tea is a source of L-theanine, a chemical that helps relieve anger. Boil the water, pour it out, and take a soothing sip. Add little honey to sweeten the tea. Get cinnamon or ginger tea. Add to water and sip it. These are also soothing for the body.

That little piece of chocolate! : A square  of the sweet stuff can also calm the  nerves. Dark chocolate regulates levels of the stress hormone cortisol and stabilizes metabolism.

 Honey: Besides being a natural skin moisturizer and antibiotic, honey also provides compounds that reduce inflammation in the brain, meaning it fights depression and anxiety.

Chew Gum: People chew gum to reduce that mouth odor. Well, here is another reason to  much chew gum -Stress! a stick of your choice of favorite flavor chewing gum can do that magic. It is a quick and easy way to beat stress.

Crunchy Snack:  stressed adults craved crunchy and salty snacks more than usual. But that salty crunch doesn’t have to be so sugary — a handful of trail mix, spicy corn mix or a bag of organic carrot will do.

Inner Peace 

Rest your head on a pillow: It is not always possible to take rest in the middle of the office. If you have a pillow, you are already on the road to relaxation. Lay your head down for a few minutes and imagine the pillow is a sponge sucking up all your worries.

Meditate: There is evidence that just two quick bouts of silent meditation per day can relieve stress and depression. So find a comfortable spot in a quiet place, concentrate on your breath, and feel those anxieties start to disappear.

Slow breathing: Slow, deep breaths can help lower blood pressure and heart rate.  Try Pranayama breathing or Alternate Nostril Breathing, a yogic method that involves breathing through one nostril at a time to relieve anxiety. Inhale through left nostril while holding/pressing two fingers on right nostril & exhale through right. The technique is in use for many centuries for concentration and work the same way as acupuncture, balancing the mind and body.

Count Backwards: When worries are running rampant, try slowly counting to 100 and then back again to calm down. By the time you reach zero your muscle will start relaxing.

Close Your Eyes & Imagine white light: Take a quick break from a busy office or a chaotic household by just lowering your eyelids. Imagine white light on your head and concentrate for a minute. It is an easy way to regain calm and focus.

Total Body Relaxation

Rub Feet over a Small rough surface Ball: You can get an impromptu relaxing foot massage by rubbing your feet back and forth over a golf ball. This relaxes feet and your leg releases tension.

Squeeze a Stress Ball: On days when you feel too much tension at work or home and want to fight with someone, squeeze a stress ball instead. It is an easy, portable, and non-violent way to relieve tension.

Brushing Hair: Even if you have already done your hair job for the day, grab a comb and brush your hair. Repetitive motions like running a brush through hair & scalp can cause the body to relax.

Change the Environment

Be alone: Find a space that is completely free of stress where you can go to relax. Set up a comfortable chair or light some incense and disappear there for a few minutes until the tension dissipates. A separate prayer room lit with small lamps and incense to God will definitely help.

Find the Sun: If it is a sunny day, head outside for an easy way to lift your spirits. Bright light can be an effective treatment for people who suffer from depression, and can even cheer up otherwise healthy folks.

Sit outside the house: If you are at home sit outside and watch trees, birds, cars and people. Instead of watching same TV and depressing serials, this method would be better to cheer up.

Exercise

Stretch your body: Stand up for a quick stretch can to relieve that muscle tension. Raise both hands and slowly bend your body to right and then to left. Roll your shoulders up, down, back & front. Turn your head both sides and while breathing turn head in clockwise and anticlockwise manner.

Yoga: Do cat and cow pose while inhaling and exhaling for 4-5 times. This releases tension in stomach and back.

Entertainment and Creativity

Listen to music: Pickup your favorite music – classical, modern, pop, folk songs, film songs anything. Music brings back your calmness.

Song & dance: Just move your body for music. Sing while dancing. Make facial expressions and laugh it loud -well do this alone. On the other hand, try humming a song!

Read book: Are you a fan of romantic novel, feel good novel or sci-fi? Keep books handy and read your favorite book. Read comics and relax.

Puzzles and quiz: Have a puzzle to solve. Do crosswords, answer quiz questions. Solve small mathematical problem to take your mind away from that stress.

Smells

 Essential oils:  Lavender, sandalwood, jasmine or your favourite oil can help you relax. The soothing scents will help send stress and anxiety packing by stimulating smell receptors in the nose that connect to the part of the brain that regulates emotions.

Smell fruits: The smell of citrus can help us relax by increasing levels of the stress-related hormone norepinephrine.

Coffee: Just the odor of coffee can help reduce stress hormones — no sipping required. Well, you can always have coffee if you needed it badly.

Socializing and Fun

Laugh: Laughter is the best medicine. Read jokes, listen to jokes, or share jokes with friends and coworkers. Laughing together makes everyone happy and cheerful!

Talking to friend: Have a quick chat with your best friend or if he/she is not available leave a message. This way you poured your heart to your friend who will get back to you soon.

Pet: Cats and dogs -there you go. If you are owner of a pet then cuddle your pets.  Play with your pets. They may not talk, but will help you relieve the stress from your mind.

Try these methods because the best thing about most of these is that you can do them anywhere, any time & it takes only few minutes.

References:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/
http://lifehacker.com/
http://healthland.time.com/

 

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: August 27, 2015
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A government committee recommended a prohibition on vendors of high-fat and high-sugar treats within 656 feet of campuses.

(http://www.takepart.com/article: Writer Liz Dwyer has written about race, parenting, and social justice for several national publications. She was previously education editor at Good)

There’s a small corner store right across the street from my seventh-grade son’s 1,800-student middle school in Los Angeles. Fresh fruits and other healthy snacks are not for sale. Before and after school, the shop is packed with tweens and teens eagerly buying soda and other sugary drinks, burgers, fries, milkshakes, candy, ramen noodles, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and Takis—typical high-fat, high-calorie, and high-sugar items are what’s available for purchase.

The same sort of processed food-peddling outlet is often located in the vicinity of schools across the world. And given concerns over obesity in children, officials in India have had enough. On Friday, a committee from the Ministry of Women and Child Development recommended that vendors be banned from selling junk food to children within a 200-meter radius of school—a distance roughly the equivalent of two football fields back-to-back.

“The members of the Committee have expressed concern about the increasing incidence of obesity in children and the related physiological issues including diabetes, hypertension etc.,” said a statement. “They have also given details of consequences of increasing psychological/behavioral dysfunctionalities in children including binge-eating, body dis-satisfaction, low self-esteem etc.”

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Such concerns are well founded. Traditionally, being overweight in India was seen as a sign that your family was prosperous. But as the country’s economy has boomed, consumers have developed a taste for Western-style fast food. In July, a 225-year-old traditional sweet shop in Delhi was forced to close its doors as the taste for chocolate outstrips the demand for time-honored treats. As a result, the South Asian nation’s obesity rate has soared. A study published last year in the medical journal Lancet revealed that one in five Indians is obese, and as many as 60 percent of people who live in India’s cities are estimated to be obese.

The committee recommended that the shops be prohibited from selling unhealthy items to kids who are wearing uniforms—it’s easy to identify pupils in India, because nearly all primary and secondary institutions require students to wear school-specific ensembles. The prohibition would include brick-and-mortar shops and restaurants as well as food carts that can be pushed from place to place.

Of course, there are plenty of hurdles to getting the recommendation turned into official policy. One of the biggest, according to the committee, is that the Indian government has yet to officially decide what items constitute junk food. I bet a visit to the shop across the street from my son’s school could help them figure that out.

Article as published in: www.takepart.com

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Author: HealthyLife | Posted on: August 25, 2015
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