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Eating more fruits, vegetables boosts psychological well-being in just 2 week Fuits and vegetables are a pivotal part of a healthful diet, but their benefits are not limited to physical health. New research finds that increasing fruit and vegetable consumption may improve psychological well-being in as little as 2 weeks. Study leader Dr. Tamlin Conner, of the Department of Psychology at the University of Otago in New Zealand, and colleagues found that young adults who were given extra fruits and vegetables each day for 14 days ate more of the produce and experienced a boost in motivation and vitality. The researchers recently reported their findings in the journal PLOS One. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, adults should aim to consume around two cups of fruits and around two to three cups of vegetables daily. One cup of fruits is the equivalent to half a grapefruit or a large orange, and one cup of vegetables is proportionate to one lar...

5 Ways to Get Relief From Constipation By Ms. Raminder Kaur Deshmukh Healthy digestion means healthy you. If poor lifestyle has left you with constipation then here are few tips to get rid of it: HIGH FIBER FOODS:  High fiber foods like whole grain cereals like daliya, oats and pulses, seasonal veggies and fresh fruits are high in fiber and helps in relieving constipation. Avoid foods made with reined flour like pastas, noodles, breads and biscuits. Green leafy vegetables especially spinach juice mixed with equal amount of water is known to be helpful. Fiber is essential for healthy gut. Instead opt for multi grain flour or multigrain breads. You can also add bran to the flour for making chapattis. Brown rice is full of fiber. So let it replace white variety of rice. Sprouts again are very good source of fiber. Add them to rolls, salads, raitas, soups, etc and enjoy a hearty meal. WATER:  Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. We require minimum of 8-12 glasses...