BOSTON: Children of mothers who follow a healthy lifestyle have a significantly lower risk of developing obesity, according to a study.
The results, published in The BMJ, show that the risk was lowest in children whose mothers were healthy, exercised regularly, did not smoke, ate well and were light drinkers to moderate.
Researchers, including those at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health in the United States, suggest that if mothers and their children adhere to a healthy lifestyle, this could further reduce the risk of Infantile obesity.
Obesity in childhood is associated with an increased risk of several disorders, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as well as premature death, in adulthood.
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Healthy morning bites
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You wake up hungry and ask what to eat. Have a drink or two of water, preferably warm, and reach for one of these. (Text: Ayush Rekha)
Papaya
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It is loaded with electrolytes and excellent for the digestive tract
Watermelon
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Contains potassium, lycopene, beta-carotene and vitamins A and C.
Honey
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Honey rich in nutrients can boost your immune system and help release the happy hormone serotonin, which [19659013] Nuts
April 17, 2018
Dried fruits can bring the right balance of pH. Almonds (better soaked) and dates are a good bet.
Researchers examined the medical history and lifestyle characteristics of 24,289 children aged 9-14 years born to 16,945 women in two US studies.
Participants completed detailed questionnaires about their medical history and lifestyle, including body mass index (BMI), physical activity levels, and diet. Mothers were also asked about their alcohol consumption and smoking history.
Based on this information, researchers calculated the risk of obesity for each child, using measures of BMI.
Women were on average 41 years old with an average BMI of 25 and most (93%) were not current smokers. Their offspring averaged 12 years and 46% were boys.
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Your Mondays and Fridays are sorted
Jul 29, 2017
Dietary foods contain fewer calories and are healthier alternative conventional snacks such as potato chips, hamburgers and other fast food.
The experts at salebhai.com have listed some of the healthy diet snacks and food that could be consumed on different days of the week.
No More Monday Blues
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The Rice Beating Regime (chivda) is a popular mixed snack in India and often served with hot drinks. It is made of ingredients such as flattened rice, dried peas, raisins, and so on.
Available in different combinations, it is a healthy treat as most ingredients are dried or cooked, and contain little or no oil or fat.
Tasty Tuesdays
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The list of unhealthy foods in the world, its diet version is the opposite, without compromising the taste. The diet chips are mostly cooked and use little or no oil, and make a delicious snack between meals.
Wednesday Wellness
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The beaten rice (chivda) is the main ingredient in poha. When it is lightly roasted, it can be mixed with various spices and consumed as a healthy snack throughout the day.
Thursdays Just Yummier
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A pot of chickpeas masala contains several vitamins, minerals,
The researchers found that the risk of obesity was 56% lower in children of women with a healthy body weight than in children of mothers belonging to other categories of BMI.
Compared to the offspring of women who currently smoked, children of non-smoking mothers had a 31% lower risk of obesity.
The children of mothers who trained for the recommended 150 minutes or more per week – and who were light to moderate drinkers (1-2 small glasses of wine or a pint of standard strength beer per day) – also had a lower risk of obesity compared to children of mothers who did not exercise and who did not consume alcohol.
Children of mothers who followed the five low-risk factors (high-quality diet, normal body weight, regular physical activity, light or moderate alcohol and non-smoking) had a 75% lower risk to develop obesity, compared to the offspring of women who do not meet any of the low risk lifestyle factors.
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Secret of a Healthy Heart
24 Sep, 2017
At the time when lifestyle-induced diseases are On the rise, it becomes important to understand the risk factors and work the direction to eradicate them especially if one has a family history of heart disease.
Here are five smart ways listed by Anjali Malhotra, Head of Customer Marketing and Aviva Life Insurance Digital Agent to Prevent Heart Problems in Active Living Today.
Exercise Regularly
24 Sep, 2017
In order to keep your heart healthy, it is important to exercise each day.
A daily exercise program in any form of physical activity for a period of 30 to 45 minutes is crucial to ensure that the arteries remain flexible.
Small changes in your physical activity can help make positive changes in your routine.
Studies have shown that brisk walking can add about two hours to the life expectancy of some adults.
Few changes in your lifestyle, like taking the stairs rather than the elevator, park at the end of a parking lot and take a break at the office for a short walk during the day. Lunch time helps to keep the body fit and instill a healthy living habit.
In addition, few yoga asanas such as Virbhadrasana, Tadasana, Utkatasana, Bhujangasana and Vrikshasana also help in the prevention of heart problems. If you practice these five yoga postures daily, you can reduce the significant risk of heart problems.
Healthy Diet
Sep 24, 2017
Eating healthy is the key to a healthy heart and a healthy life. However, the majority of us tend to ignore it.
What you eat directly affects your heart. Therefore, be sure to consume green and leafy vegetables, exclude sugar and soft drinks from your diet, replace sugary drinks as much as possible with water and reduce the consumption of processed foods and refined flour.
Too much sodium can also cause excess fluid in the body that puts extra pressure on your heart. Therefore, it is best to adapt to the variety of spices, herbs and flavors that are an alternative to salt.
In addition, exclude red meat from the diet in order to avoid bad cholesterol. Keep the consumption of oil and sugar minimal, which will help reduce the risk of heart problems.
Body Weight
Sep 24, 2017
Excess body weight is dangerous for the heart. Keep an eye on weight because it increases the chances of getting high levels of cholesterol, which can lead to diabetes, the risk of arterial disease and high blood pressure.
Control the BMI (Body Mass Index) and keep it at optimal levels.
Monitoring Smoking and Alcohol Consumption
Sep 24, 2017
Smoking and alcohol will increase the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. These habits are known to raise blood pressure, causing irregular heartbeat and stokes.
Not only that, it causes an overall disruption of the normal functioning of the heart. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid the consumption of both or consume it in moderation and gradually eliminate it. It can be difficult to follow but it is worth it.
