Nutrition Corner

The 20 Best Foods for People with Kidney Disease: Different foods can affect kidney function. Here are the 20 best foods to eat if you have kidney disease.

7 Science-Backed Benefits of Pineapple: Dietitians disclose how pineapple benefits your body based on scientific evidence.

Recipe for The Day

Turkey Enchiladas Recipe: These turkey enchiladas take leftovers in a whole new direction. These simple enchiladas take only 10 minutes to prep, and they work equally well with leftover chicken too. Warming the tortillas prevents them from cracking and breaking.

Lifestyle & Fitness Focus

Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

• Lowering blood sugar: One of the biggest health claims for apple cider vinegar is related to diabetes and blood sugar management. When you have Type 2 diabetes, your body’s cells can’t properly take up sugar (glucose) from the foods you eat. A few small studies have found that consuming apple cider vinegar after a meal could help lower your blood sugar, which could be good for people with diabetes and without. But don’t expect vinegar alone to keep your blood sugar levels in check.

• Calming acid reflux: Gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD, acid reflux — no matter what you call it, it’s unpleasant. And if it happens to you on the regular, you’re probably desperate for a remedy. Some people swear by apple cider vinegar for acid reflux. The idea is that because ACV is a probiotic, it can introduce “good” bacteria into your gut and lead to digestive balance that lessens your GERD symptoms.

• Aiding in weight loss: Some people claim that apple cider vinegar has helped them lose weight, but the science isn’t solid. Researchers once thought that acetic acid could help you burn more fat and change your body’s appetite-stimulating hormones. Some small studies do show that apple cider vinegar can help you stay full for longer, which can curb the urge to snack for about two hours after eating.

4 Exercises and Stretches for Wrist Pain

• Stretch the calves: Start in a wide stride position with the weight on your front leg. From here push your hips and front knee forward, bringing your back heel towards the floor. Hold this stretch for up to 60 seconds and then switch sides.

• Stretch the front of the thigh: Start in a hip-width stance with the upper body upright. Bring the heel of one leg back towards the buttocks and grasp the ankle with the arm on the same side. Pull the ankle as far towards the buttocks as possible, keeping the head, hips and knees in line. Hold this stretch for up to 60 seconds and then switch sides.

• Stretch the back of the thigh: You can do this stretch either standing up or sitting on the floor. Sitting on the floor, stretch one leg straight out in front of you, bend the other leg sideways as shown in the picture and place the sole of your foot on the inside of your outstretched leg. Now slowly bring your upright upper body as far forward over the knee of your extended leg as you can - it may pull in the back of the thigh, but it must not hurt. Hold this stretch for up to 60 seconds and then switch sides.

• Stretch hip flexors: Start in a deep lunge position. The back knee should be bent 90 degrees and touch the floor. The front knee must also be bent 90 degrees and in line with your ankle, upper body upright, spine straight. Now tense your gluteal muscles and at the same time push your hips forward and your back knee into the floor. Hold this stretch for up to 60 seconds and then switch sides.

3 health benefits of incorporating cinnamon in your diet

• Improves Brain Function: Research also suggests that cinnamon could improve cognitive function and memory, potentially reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

• Aids Heart Health: Cinnamon plays a role in boosting heart health. Studies show that it reduces levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides while increasing levels of HDL (good) cholesterol.

• Anti-Inflammatory Powerhouse: In addition, this spice is a strong anti-inflammatory agent. Eating cinnamon can be helpful for reducing pain and inflammation associated with conditions such as arthritis, muscle soreness, and headaches.

Find the 4 Most Effective Exercises to get Rid of Muffin Top:

• Yoga: While it may not be strenuous like the other exercises on the list, yoga is one of the best muffin top exercises. It not only helps one lose weight but also helps maintain healthy body weight and brings balance to the body, heart, and mind everyday.

• Superman: Considered one of the better exercises to get rid of muffin tops, the superman helps you tighten your abdominal muscles and firm your lower back. It’s a floor exercise that focuses on the back and strengthens muscles in your core.

• Russian Twist: A Russian Twist may look like a basic and easy exercise but it requires quite a lot of strength and stability. It’s a great exercise to build upper body strength, to engage the core, and certainly a great muffin top workout.

• Crunches: Yes, the tried and tested abdomen crunches. No, it’s not only a great exercise for those who want washboard abs, it’s also an excellent exercise for muffin tops. Crunches help build abdominal muscle, strengthens the core, and also tightens the obliques and lower back muscles.

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