Kakinada: A dental camp was conducted at SRR Bharath Vidyalaya on Monday. Dr. Jaya Lakshmi examined 250 students and gave them medical tips and also distributed Colgate paste to the children. Principal SVVN Lakshmi said students should take precautions to maintain their teeth by brushing twice a day and to eat calcium-rich food to have strong teeth. Lions Club President Devaki Devi said children should...
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Somepeople experience an increase in gas when stepping up their intake of fibrewhile on a diet. While not a symptom of any serious condition, gas can beuncomfortable and unpleasant.Fortunately, this side effectcan be managed with the simple modifications listedbelow.One of the unfortunate side effects ofsugar-alcohol consumption is excessive gas production. Since sugar alcohols arefound in a variety...
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Polyethylene Terephthalate Fibre – History of development, Polymer production by DMT & PTA route, Chips drying, Fibre manufacturing, Effect of process variable on properties of polyester fibre, some dope additives for specialty polyester fibre, Properties of polyester fibre.Unit (2): Polyamide Fibres – History of development, Different types of polyamide fibres, Nylon polymer production by continuous...
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we not a wee bit guilty after eating ice creams, considering the calories they are loaded with? What if ice creams are packed with healthier ingredients like antioxidants, probiotics and fibre?This is not wishful thinking, going by the words of researchers from The University of Missouri-Columbia (UM-C).Ingolf Gruen, professor of food chemistry and ice-cream researcher at the UM-C said, “The idea of...
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University of Missouri-Columbia (UM-C) researchers found the secret is to add fibre, antioxidants and probiotics."The idea of putting a functional ingredient into a food instead of just using the nutrients found in the food naturally takes a multi-functional approach," said Ingolf Gruen, professor of food chemistry and ice-cream researcher at the UM-C."Food provides calories and comfort - people want...
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apple a day may keep the doctor away but a fibre-filled diet could also hold the key to keeping asthma, diabetes and arthritis at bay, according to Australian research released Thursday.Scientists at Sydney's Garvan Institute of Medical Research say that fibre not only helps keep people regular, it boosts the immune system so it can better combat inflammatory diseases.When foods high in fibre, such...
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Other than what it tastes like with jam, there are some more important things to remember when selecting bread: White loaves are a good source of the minerals iron and calcium, which can be easily absorbed into the body. A whole grain loaf packed with fibre helps fight colon cancer— but also hinders transportation of other minerals. As well as being high in fibre, wholemeal provides quantities of the...
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Steer your shovelling towards some high-fat food that’ll give you potassium, fibre and protein. The nutritional stats are for 28gm, the amount you’ll get from maybe two finger-scoops you absent-mindedly take while watching television. A full-blown handful is about 57gm. Peanuts Calories: 165 Fat: 14gm Fibre: 2gm These are a great source of vitamin E and protein (7gm). Avoid the salted variety; 28gm...
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Steam it up! Can I lose weight by sitting in a sauna? - Vijay Nayak, Pune Sure thing—water weight, which you’ll start to regain with your first sip of water or beer or bite of food. You do plan to eat a little, don’t you? Skinny guy? If I lose lots of weight slowly, is there less chance of loose skin? - Biresh Rawal, Mumbai The elastic properties of skin have more to do with volume and genetics than...
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ALAPPUZHA: Coir Commission Chairman Anathalavattam Anandan, MLA, has demanded that the Centre stop all exports of coir fibre temporarily. Addressing a press conference here on Sunday, Mr. Anandan said coir fibre workers here were struggling to find space to store the coir fibre they were manufacturing.With export of coir fibre gaining in strength, the future of these workers was in danger. If the Centre...
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