Migraine is the third most prevalent disorder in the world. Recent research suggests that obesity affects the intensity and frequency of migraines among migraineurs. However, weight loss can be a tough challenge when trying to reduce weight by dieting as fasting or skipping meals or certain foods can also trigger migraines. Here are are a few points to remember to help reduce weight while avoiding migraines. Dehydration Hydration is the most important supplement when fasting or dieting or working out. The body needs to be hydrated all the time when you’re trying to lose weight. Dehydration, even at low levels, can trigger severe headaches. Most importantly, when the brain is running low on water, headaches slowly creeps in and develops into more severe migraines. When dieting, it is crucial to watch for symptoms such as dry mouth, thirst, and dark brown or yellow urination, which indicate dehydration. Moreover, hydration aids weight loss, and helps the body detox and increase metabolism. Using Artificial Sweeteners Switching to artificial sweeteners or sugars was considered a positive step toward weight loss. However, recent research suggests that artificial sweeteners such as Sucralose and Aspartame are triggers for migraines. Many people have been known to report headaches after consuming one of these artificial sweeteners.

Do not wait till you fall sick to start eating the right foods. Wholesome nutrition is the foundation of sound physical and mental health. Deep-fried chicken and fries, cheeseburgers, red and organ meats, lard, and pastries are all best avoided on a regular basis. Pay attention to what you eat every day. Apart from following mindful eating habits, managing stress, and engaging in regular physical exercise, here are three main foods that you must definitely avoid if you have high cholesterol. Red Meat Red meat like beef, pork, goat, and lamb is a good source of vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and protein that is necessary for producing healthy new red blood cells, and building muscle and bone strength. However, red meat, especially the heavily processed kind, contains salt, preservatives, and unhealthy fats. Sausages, bacon, salami, hotdog, and bologna are examples of processed meat that are associated with an increased risk of heart disease and colon cancer. All processed meat products contain high levels of saturated fats that inflate your cholesterol levels, thus leading to cardiovascular issues. Also, during the digestion of red meats, a metabolite is produced. Metabolites are substances that form during the processes of digestion and metabolism. High levels of the metabolite trimethylamine N-oxide in your blood could double the risk of heart and kidney failure, and stroke.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects people of all ages, and there are about 24 and 45 million people with IBS in the country alone. IBS is caused by eating certain foods, but certain foods are best to consume while suffering from this condition. Here are some of the foods that do not trigger symptoms and are safe to eat while suffering from IBS. Low-FODMAP Veggies Over the years, doctors have identified key foods that are known to trigger IBS and have categorized them as FODMAP foods. FODMAP foods are fermentable, oligosaccharide, disaccharide, monosaccharide, and polyols foods. These foods are known to trigger IBS, but the ones that are low in FODMAPs are safe to eat even when suffering from the condition. These foods are bamboo shoots, bok choy, broccoli, carrots, collard greens, cabbage, endive, eggplant, kale, green beans, lemon, potato, scallions, squash, spinach, sweet potato, Swiss chard, tomato, turnip, water chestnut, and zucchini. However, doctors suggest these vegetables be cooked to be on the safer side. The best ways to soothe the bowels are by not frying or deep-frying them but to boil, bake or sauté. The vegetables are also to be consumed fresh. Low-FODMAP Fruits Fruits are instant supplies of energy and nutrients while regulating proper bowel movement.

The best cocktails are the ones that soothe us and excites us leaving us yearning for that perfect blend and taste. Only the ones that can conjure up that taste and feel have indeed become the most popular throughout the world. It would be a delight if one could know how to make that perfect cocktail, which can add a lot of exuberance to the situation at hand. Here are five such cocktails that you must know how to make. Tequila Sunrise The classic Caribbean cocktail for summer days and nights alike. The true art of making one is knowing the blend that suits the heat of that day. Below is the standard measurement of ingredients to make one glass for a usual hot summer day. All you need are Tequila – 50 ml Grenadine – 2 teaspoon Orange – 1 large, juiced Lemon – 1/2 large, juiced Cherry – 1 for garnish Triple Sec – 1 tablespoon Ice – as necessary Pour the grenadine into a tall glass and set aside. Take the cocktail shaker and fill it with ice as necessary and then add the tequila, triple Sec, and fruit juices. Shake it until the shaker gets frosty.

Kids are hungry all through the day, and giving them healthy and tasty foods and snacks is not easy. We understand. So, whether it is after-school snacks you are looking for or a mid-morning nibble that your kids like to have between breakfast and lunchtime, here we have listed four healthy snack ideas that kids would love to gobble up. Fruit Rainbow with a Sweet Yogurt Dip Rainbow colored fruits arranged on a kid-friendly skewer dipped into a bowl with greek yogurt would be a delicious way for kids to enjoy health on a stick. Strawberries, cantaloupes, bananas, kiwis, pineapples, green and black grapes, all add nutrition and color to the rainbow. Let your kids cut them into similar sized pieces and arrange them on the skewers. Help them mix greek yogurt with some maple syrup or honey, a pinch of cinnamon powder, few drops of vanilla extract, and some fresh mint leaves. Sit back and see your kids revel in the fancy fruit rainbows. Butter Lemon Popcorn No healthy snack ideas that kids would love is complete without popcorn. Well, this is not your regular popcorn snack. This one is a delectable pick me up that has popcorn coated with a buttery lemon mixture.