Canadian home sales up 4.1% from May to...

Canadian home sales up 4.1% from May to June

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TRACK PROVEN, STREET LEGAL:THE 2019 LEXUS RC F

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High immunity protein at birthcuts childhood malaria risk: Study

KANGANA RANAUT WALKED THE RAMP FOR ANJU MODI DURING INDIA COUTURE WEEK 2018.

TORONTO - The "F" is 10 this year, and to celebrate, Lexus intro-duces an exclusive anniversary edition of the RC F high-per for-mance luxury coupe as par t of its 2019 model line-up. The RC Fhas been tested - and proven - on some of the world's most chal-lenging race circuits. This includes its home track of Fuji Speed-way in Japan, which is the source of this sedan's "F" designation.Under the hood, relentless, no compromise engineering producedthe hear t of a lion: A naturally aspirated 5.0 litre V8 that delivers467 peak horsepower, up to 389 lb-f t of torque, and a hear tfelttone that ranges from a throaty growl to a mighty roar. This per -formance-driven engine switches between Atkinson and Ottocycles to maximize power, torque and efficiency. To drive the rearwheels, i t 's mated to an equal ly mot ivated t ransmission: auniquely tuned eight-speed Spor t Direct Shift transmission. Tokeep the driver fully engaged with the road, the RC F spor ts ahighly rigid body with large cross-section rocker panels and astiff front lower brace. This works in concer t with the RC F'sAdaptive Variable Suspension systems, which automatically andindependently adjust the per formance damping at each wheel de-pending on road sur face and driving style. The result is excep-tional levels of control.

OTTAWA - Statistics released by The Canadian Real Estate Associa-tion (CREA) show national home sales were up from May to June 2018.Highlights:" National home sales rose 4.1% from May to June." Actual (not seasonally adjusted) activity was down 10.7% from June 2017." The number of newly listed homes eased 1.8% from May to June." The MLS® Home Price Index (HPI) in June was up 0.9% year-over-year (y-o-y)." The national average sale price edged down 1.3% y-o-y in June.National home sales via Canadian MLS® Systems rose 4.1% in June2018 compared to May. While this marks the first substantive month-over-month increase this year, sales remain well down from monthlylevels recorded over the past five years. More than 60% of all localhousing markets reported increased sales activity in June comparedto May, led by the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). By contrast, sales inBritish Columbia continue to moderate.Actual (not seasonally adjusted) activity was down almost 11% com-pared to June 2017. Sales marked a five-year low and stood almost7% below the 10-year average for the month of June. Activity came inbelow year-ago levels in about two-thirds of all local markets, ledoverwhelmingly by those in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia."This year's new stress-test on mor tgage applicants has been weigh-

ing on homes sales activity; however, the increase in June suggestsits impact may be star ting to lif t," said CREA President Barb Sukkau."The extent to which the stress-test continues to sideline home buy-ers varies by housing market and price range. All real estate is local,and Realtors® remain your best source for information about salesand listings where you live or might like to in the future," said Sukkau.The number of newly listed homes retreated 1.8% in June, and alsostood below levels for the month in recent years. New listings de-clined in a number of large urban markets, including those in Brit-ish Columbia's Lower Mainland, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa andMontreal. With sales up and new listings down, the national sales-to-new listings ratio tightened to 54.3% in June compared to 51.2%in May. The June reading was within shor t reach of the long-termaverage of 53.4%.Consideration of the degree and duration to which market balancereadings are above or below their long-term average is a usefulway to gauge whether local housing market conditions favour buyersor sellers. Market balance measures that are within one standarddeviation of their long-term average are generally consistent withbalanced market conditions. Based on a comparison of the sales-to-new listings ratio with its long-term average, about two-thirds of alllocal markets were in balanced market territory in June 2018.

SYDNEY, (IANS) Newborn babies who are born with a high levelof an immune-related protein in their blood cells are less likely todevelop malaria throughout their early childhood, a study revealed.The research showed that babies born with a high level of a cer-tain type of immunity proteins cytokine, known as IL-12, in theirumbilical cord blood had a higher resistance to the developmentof malaria in the first two years of their life. "The finding suggeststhat there is a strong link between levels of this IL-12 proteinobtained from the umbilical cord blood and the development ofmalaria in early childhood," said lead author Yong Song, fromCur tin University in Australia. With more than 90 per cent of ma-laria infections occurring in sub-Saharan Africa, childhood ma-laria remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mor tal-ity, resulting in 500,000 deaths annually. The team also investi-gated how newborn babies develop high levels of IL-12 in the cordblood. "We found that the inbred quantity of these small proteinswas not only influenced by children and mother's genetic varia-tion, but was also dependent on the immune system conditions ofthe mother during pregnancy," Song noted.

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MODELS WALKED FOR DESIGNER ANJU MODI’S COLLECTION AT THE INDIA COUTURE WEEK 2018.

Thousands pour into MississaugaCelebration Square to take part in

#BollywoodMonster Mashup

MISSISSAUGA - The largest South Asian festival in Canada,#BollywoodMonster Mashup presented by TD Bank Group, wrappedup the final day of the four-day long festival this past weekend withthe largest and most lively festival to date. Aaman Trikha, presentedby TELUS, and Khushboo Grewal, the two international Bollywoodsingers who had fans eager to attend the weekend's festivities, bothput on superb per formances at Mississauga Celebration Square.Recently at the #BollywoodMonster Finale, Aaman Trikha had theSquare rocking with his upbeat energy and unbelievable vocals.He per formed his hi t song "Hookah Bar" and had the crowdscreaming and s ing ing a long . On F r i day, Ju l y 20 a t t he#BollywoodMonster Concer t, Khushboo Grewal took to the stageand sung a wide variety of timeless Bollywood hits from the 80'sto the latest tracks, which captivated the audience and had themdancing right till the very end.Attendees also witnessed a fusion of singers and songs, includingthe #BollywoodMonster Orchestra who returned to the BMM stagefor the eighth straight year. The band blended a variety of contempo-rary Western char t toppers with popular Bollywood hits and had the

crowd rocking out. Families and children also took par t in the freeKidZone that was offered and learned tips from passionate chefs atthe wide assor tment of chef demos. Before the #BollywoodMonsterFinale wrapped up recently fans who tweeted throughout the week-end using the hashtag #BollywoodMonster were entered into a con-test to meet one of this year's headliners, Aaman Trikha. Over 20lucky fans were greeted by Trikha, and got to snap a picture with thehit singer from Mumbai, India."The eighth year of #BollywoodMonster Mashup was another hugesuccess. Bringing the crowd the incredible lineup we did and wit-nessing the energy at the Square this weekend was so rewarding"says Executive Director, Vikas Kohli. "Having something for everyattendee at this festival is always our team's mission, and it wasamazing offering chef demos, dance lessons, a KidZone, and muchmore for our audience. We're very grateful that we had over 200 ar t-ists, 300 volunteers, as well as the many great sponsors, funders,community collaborators, media par tners and vendors who all con-tributed their effor ts to make the largest South Asian festival in Canadathe huge par ty that it was!"

ORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILMFESTIVAL REVEALS FIRST GALAAND SPECIAL PRESENTATION

TITLES FOR 2018Claire Denis, Steve Mc Queen, Alfonso Cuarón, Barry Jenkins,Nicole Holofcener, Patricia Rozema, Damien Chazelle, Eliza-beth Chomko, Zhang Yimou, Bradley Cooper, Nadine Labaki, AnuragKashyap, Amma Asante, Matteo Garrone, Eva Husson, Jason Reitman,Lee Chang-dong, Keith Behrman, George Tillman, Jr., Olivier Assayas,and Jiang Wen to present their films in TorontoTORONTO - Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, andCameron Bailey, Ar tistic Director of TIFF, unveiled the first roundof titles premiering in the Gala and Special Presentationprogrammes of the 43rd Toronto International Film Festival. Of the 17Galas and 30 Special Presentations, this first announcement includes21 World Premieres, 7 International Premieres, 8 Nor th AmericanPremieres and 11 Canadian Premieres.The selection announced today includes 13 features directed bywomen. "We have an exceptional selection of films this yearthat will excite Festival audiences from all walks of life," saidHandling. "Today's lineup showcases beloved auteurs along-side fresh voices in filmmaking, including numerous femalepowerhouses. The sweeping range in cinematic storytelling fromaround the world is a testament to the uniqueness of the filmsthat are being made.""Every September we invite the whole film world to Toronto, oneof the most diverse, movie-mad cities in the world. I'm thrilledthat we've been able to put together a lineup of Galas and Spe-cial Presentations that reflects Toronto's spirit of inclusive, pas-sionate engagement with film. We can't wait to unveil thesefilms for our audience." The 43rd Toronto International Film Fes-tival runs from September 6 to 16, 2018.

NON ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVERAND THE RISK OF HEART ATTACK

BY DR NISHA DOGRA, PHD; MHSBRAMPTON - Are you one of them who thinks that fatty liver isbecause of consuming over the limit alcohol? Research studieshave shown that alcohol contributes to only 6% of liver damage.But obesity alone contributes to 52% of liver disease. A goodnumber of people fall into category of non alcoholic with normalweight and have fatty liver. An obese person with the samedrinking habits has a 5.9-fold increase. That's almost a 600percent increase in risk of getting liver disease with thefamily history of liver, blood pressure, high cholesterolor diabetes.This is bad news. Your liver is the most ig-nored organ in your body. But it's the most impor tant or-gan of our body. That's why it is called silent killer.NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver)NAFLD and its more severe form, NASH (non-alcoholicstea to hepatitis), refer to the build-up of fat in the liver inpeople who do not drink heavily. Fatty liver disease, whichis often associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome,is now the most common chronic liver disease world-wide. Over a follow-up period of up to about 20 years, theresearchers looked at new cardiovascular events includ-ing angina (chest pain), myocardial infarction (hear t at-tack), heart failure, stroke and atrial fibrillation (a type ofir regular hear tbeat), comparing their l ikelihood amongpeople with NAFLD and the general population group. Fu-neral of young people is more than ever before now adays. That's scary par t. Genetic in combination with mod-ern lifestyle contributes a big role in it.What Your Liver Does?Liver is located on the right side of your abdomen, just beneathyour lower ribs, your liver performs more than 500 critical bio-logical functions... makes more than 13,000 beneficial chemi-cals and hormones... manages more than 50,000 enzymes andcompounds that you need for great health... processes every-thing you eat and drink.Every second of every day, your liver is under attack by modernlifestyle" Prescription drugs" Environmental pollution" Chemical food additives" Water chlorination" Household chemicals" Pesticides!" And overuse of animal protein" Unhealthy dietJust by living and breathing in our modern, polluted world, yourliver gets abused every minute of every day. And the result ofthis neglect can be all sorts of health problems including..." Headaches" Low energy" High blood pressure" Joint pain" Elevated cholesterol levels" Indigestion, bloating, constipation, gas or diarrhea" Blood sugar problems" Poor eyesight" Foggy thinking" Poor sleep" High cholesterol" Allergies" Weight gain" Sexual dysfunctionAnd much more! Did you ever think a problem with your livermight be causing these common health problems?How You Can Prevent NAFLD?"The key is to catch it early. If we do, we can help the patientavoid cirrhosis, fibrosis and type 2 diabetes," "Letting it go with-out evaluation can lead to liver disease, liver cancer, stroke,hear t disease and a very difficult life." It may require moreaggressive prevention measures.Advanced Genomics Inc. is apreventive healthcare that specialized in finding NAFLD at theearly stage and designed personalized prevention programs -such as reverse NAFLD, weight loss, better diet and more exer-cise- to avoid adverse cardiovascular outcomes.

MODELS SHOWCASING THE CREATION OF DESIGNER PALLAVI JAIKISHAN AT INDIA COUTURE WEEK 2018 , IN NEW DELHI.

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DIVYANKA TRIPATHI, KARAN PATEL, ADITI BHATIA AND OTHERS PARTY HARD ON COMPLETION OF 500 EPISODES OF YEH HAIMOHABBATEIN IN MUMBAI.

Our diet may have become dairy-free, but our closet is slowlywarming up to a dairy-focussed style. From puff-sleeved blouses toprairie-style dresses, Instagram is flooded with the farmworker-inspired number. The likes of Isabel Marant and Victoria Beckhamhave made the classic extremely wearable, which helps you makethat seamless transition from the boardroom to the bar. InBollywood, actresses like Sonam K Ahuja and Kangana Ranauthave fallen for its allure. While Mrs Ahuja opted for a puff-sleevednumber as she promoted Veere Di Wedding, Kangana was seen in acollared gingham check print style. We ask exper ts on how to rockthis old-world-inspired closet essential...FABULOUS OFF-DUTYFall Winter 2018 collections see a litany of field hand style num-bers, which work well with athleisure essentials. Designer Nishka Lullasays, “It’s wearable and feminine and one can team it up with a pair of pumps.For a cool off-duty look, pair it with sneakers. The puff or leg-of-mutton sleevesdetails look interesting and it’s a great take on the vintage style.”

DRESS UP OR DOWNDepending on the colour and the fabric, this piece can be wornfor both day as well as night outings. Azmina Rahimtoola, storeowner Atosa says, “If the dress is in a soft fabric like flowysilk, it could be taken from day to night. If it’s in cotton then itworks for lunches and sundowners. I like the pleated style seenat Jil Sander as it’s neither boho nor figure-hugging. All in all —it’s simple, fun and wearable. I also like designer Gabriela Hearst’sminimal take on it.”POETIC WHIMSYThe play of innocence in the form of ruffles and other such femininedetails are timeless and add an element of grace to a regularwardrobe. Designer Aniket Satam says, “This Resor t 2019, thequintessential white milkmaid dress comes with poet sleevesalong with a bit of delicate floral sprays. One could easily team thisfeather-light, almost sheer dress with a pair of skinny jeans for aninstant upgrade.”

FROM SONAM K AHUJA TO KANGANA RANAUT -B-TOWN’S MODERN TAKE ON THE MILKMAID DRESS

WHEN OLD IS NEW

Veere Di Wedding might have received backlash for women mouth-ing abuses and its sexual references, but the film surely gave usmany ‘goals’. Remember Kareena Kapoor Khan’s unique weddingdress from the film" an off-shoulder, embellished, yellow lehenga...Yes, that lehenga was a 25-year-old lehenga for real! In the film’splot too, it was Kalindi’s (name of the character that Kareena played)mother’s lehenga that she gave a fresh spin to, and wore it for herown wedding.Even before the movie, many new-age brides had been followingthe trend " if not for the wedding ceremony itself, but for anotherfunction, or just to add a heirloom to her trousseau collection. Thisis done by revamping the garment and transferring the originalwork. We asked some city-based designers on how they reuseolder works and the kind of requests they get from clients.ENVIRONMENT & POCKET-FRIENDLYKusum and Karishma Luharuwala, of Label Faabiiana share withAFTERhrs, “Bridal lehenga is usually the most expensive attire ofyour wedding and it can be reused in a lot of ways. For example,make an anarkali from your used lehenga or use the blouse withanother saree. Also if it’s torn or ripped off, patches can be used to

make shor t dresses or a hair band, bag and other accessories.”She adds, “We get inquiries by clients on how can their old real zarisarees be reused. First of all, it is environmental-friendly and sec-ondly, pocket-friendly too. It keeps those memories from the trea-sure trove of your grandmother or mother intact. So it can be usedby transferring the patch work on to a new saree or a half-half sareecan be created with those age-old beautiful dupattas. Even oldsarees can be transferred to create a contemporary and chic look.”THE ‘ROYAL’ OUTFITSThe trend of using older works is not entirely new. Mostly, it is toreuse the original silver and gold that have been put to use in bridaloutfits, such as rajputi poshaaks. Many city designers have beenputting those works to use again in their outfits. Designer ArunaSingh explains, “We transfer the work usually when people haveoriginal silver or gold work in their outfits, so that they can proudlysay that it is made of silver! But, since the fabric gets spoiled, weneed to transfer the whole work by tracing it.” She adds, “At thesame time, we also need to check the originality of the old work.Usually, it is people from royal families who don’t wish to put theirold heavy outfits to waste and get the work transferred.”

Here is how over-controllingparenting can negatively

affect your child

Dear parents, take note! Over-controlling parenting, accord-ing to a study, can negatively affect your kid's ability tomanage his or her emotions and behaviour."Our research showed that children with helicopter parentsmay be less able to deal with the challenging demands ofgrowing up, especially with navigating the complex schoolenvironment," said Nicole B. Perr y, lead author of the study."Children who cannot regulate their emotions and behavioureffectively are more likely to act out in the classroom, tohave a harder time making friends and to struggle in school."Children rely on caregivers for guidance and understandingof their emotions. They need parents who are sensitive totheir needs, who recognise when they are capable of man-aging a situation and who will guide them when emotionalsituations become too challenging.This helps children develop the ability to handle challengingsituations on their own as they grow up, and leads to bettermental and physical health, healthier social relationshipsand academic success.Managing emotions and behaviour are fundamental skillsthat all children need to learn and over-controlling parentingcan limits those oppor tunities, according to Per ry.The researchers followed the same 422 children over thecourse of eight years and assessed them at ages 2, 5 and10, as par t of a study of social and emotional development.During the observations, the research team asked the par-ents and children to play as they would at home."Helicopter parenting behaviour we saw included parentsconstantly guiding their child by telling him or her what toplay with, how to play with a toy, how to clean up af terplaytime and being too strict or demanding," said Per r y."The kids reacted in a variety of ways. Some became defi-ant, others were apathetic and some showed frustration."Over-controlling parenting when a child was 2 was associ-ated with poorer emotional and behavioural regulation atage 5, the researchers found. Conversely, the greater a child'semotional regulation at age 5, the less likely he or she wasto have emotional problems and the more likely he or shewas to have better social skills and be more productive inschool at age 10.Similarly, by age 10, children with better impulse controlwere less likely to experience emotional and social prob-lems and were more likely to do better in school."Children who developed the ability to effectively calm them-selves during distressing situations and to conduct them-selves appropriately had an easier time adjusting to theincreasingly difficult demands of preadolescent school en-vironments," said Per ry."Our findings underscore the impor tance of educating of tenwell-intentioned parents about suppor ting children's au-tonomy with handling emotional challenges."Perry suggested that parents can help their children learn tocontrol their emotions and behaviour by talking with themabout how to understand their feelings and by explainingwhat behaviours may result from feeling cer tain emotions,as well as the consequences of different responses. Thenparents can help their children identify positive coping strat-egies, like deep breathing, listening to music, coloring orretreating to a quiet space.

NOT SINGLE, BUT LONELY!While some people frown on singledom, it makes more sense tobe footloose and fancy, than restrained and miserable in a dysfunc-tional relationship. It not only restricts your freedom, but traps youin an emotional black hole that gets harder to get out of with eachpassing day. A dysfunctional/toxic relationship can be characterisedas an unhealthy relationship where both par tners are constantly atloggerheads with each other. They don’t support each other emo-tionally, and there’s a breakdown of communication with both par t-ners maintaining a front of coupledom for society but existing inisolation when alone.SIGNS OF DYSFUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPSBattling on your own --— If you feel lost in the relationship, and seeyour partner as an adversary rather than a team player. It’s the firstsign that you are not in a happy, stable relationship. And while youmay want to believe that things will get better or he or she will turna new leaf, that’s far from true.Feeling trapped — If you feel helpless, and restrained in a relation-ship, and like there’s no way out. It’s clearly a sign to get out andget help.Negatively impacted — Do you feel like you are the punching bagand are constantly bombarded with negative feedback? Then youshould not continue in a such a relationship as it will eventuallytake a toll on your mental and physical well-being.QUIZ YOURSELF TO FIND THE RIGHT ANSWERSPsychiatrist Dr Hemant Mittal says, “When you are in a dysfunc-tional relationship, it makes you question and doubt yourself, yourabilities and decisions. It makes you feel helpless and that’s whenyou feel you are alone, battling issues on your own rather than asa team.” He emphasises that one can’t help but ask themselvesthree questions at this point — How many adjustments should Imake? Why is everyone else happy and why is my relationshipbad? Do I feel trapped and am I supposed to live like this?These queries and comparisons with other seemingly happycouples causes frustration, leads to overthinking, sadness anddepression. It eventually results in a state of loneliness thatone feels powerless in.



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WATCH OUT MILLENNIAL MOMS-TO-BE

We live in a technologically advanced era characterised by conve-nience, which has made life simpler but still life is not that easy,especially for the millennials. And now, a study drives this point home,saying that pregnant millennial women are facing much more diffi-culties due to fast-paced and pressures of social media.What research saysA study conducted on young women by scientists at Bristol Univer-sity, UK, found mental health problems during pregnancy are 51 percent more likely than they were a generation ago. It’s social mediaand the pace of modern life that are driving up rates of depression andanxiety in mothers-to-be, they found.Researchers studied 2,390 pregnant women aged between 19 and 24from 1990 to 1992, and then repeated the procedure with 180 of theirdaughters who were pregnant between 2012 and 2016. They foundrates of depression and anxiety rose from 17 per cent in the first groupto 25 per cent in the second.The study concluded, “The impact of such changes may be amplifiedwhen a woman becomes pregnant. This generation of young womenhas also experienced rapid change in technology, internet, and socialmedia use, which has been associated with increased feelings ofdepression, social isolation and changes to social relationships.”Anxiety and depression quite common among pregnant women“One in every four women I meet going through pregnancy have de-pressive or anxiety symptoms. The age group varies from late 20s tolate 30s. Majority of these women are working, from middle class toupper middle class background, but I guess that is also because theycan afford to seek help,” says Mansi Hasan, clinical psychologistand psychotherapist, tobacco treatment specialist.A decade ago, numbers were less than halfThe numbers are definitely on the rise. About a decade ago, they wereless than half, says gynaecologist Suman Bijlani, who refers aboutfour to five pregnant women per month to a counsellor/ psychiatristfor anxiety and depression.Fast-paced lifeThe ratio is definitely higher and the causes could range from access

to a lot of information on the internet, which raises speculations anddiffering opinions and hence, becoming one’s own doctor, to adaptinglifestyle, which is quite fast-paced, informs Dr Anjali Chhabria, psy-chiatrist and psychotherapist. “There is the stress of various thingsthese days which might lead to anxiety and mood fluctuations, eatinghabits and increased sedentary lifestyle might also be contributingfactors to the raising number,” she adds.Superwoman SyndromeOne of the reasons for the increase in depression and anxiety amongpregnant women is the Superwoman Syndrome, explains Hasan. Theywant to manage it all — work, home, hectic schedules and just notwanting to compromise on any of them. Hormonal changes, lack ofsuppor t system due to nuclear family, managing job and the houseplus a pregnancy can get become a bit too much. Women are con-stantly juggling and this can lead to feelings of loneliness, depressionand anxiety.Pregnant women face additional stress as women have always beenmultitasking — managing home, career and relationships. However,today’s woman wants to work on her looks and fitness too, saysBijlani. “When she becomes pregnant, she rightly wants to give preg-nancy her best shot which is often difficult. Women often work longhours leaving no time for rest or exercise. Also, pregnancy demandssmall adjustments like frequent and healthy meals, or avoiding stand-ing for prolonged periods, just putting your legs up during the day fora few minutes if they are swollen or dealing with morning sickness orbackache. Long hours of travel, stress at work, sitting at computersfor long, all of these strain the body and mind,” she adds.TIPS FOR PREGNANT WOMENMansi Hasan shares the following advice:Enjoy your pregnancy: By that, I don’t mean stay in bed and only thinkabout being pregnant. Prioritiseyourself. Do as much as you can.Don’t let the fears and guilt take over.You will have a flourishing career andwill fit into your old pair of jeans again.But for now, make this journey enjoy-able.Say ‘no’: Say not just to others buteven yourself when you are pushingyourself too hard.‘Me’ time: Do things that make youhappy, feel fit, eat right, sleep well,pamper yourself, dress up look goodand get some ‘me’ time.Reduce the workload: If you’re work-ing, don’t stop but don’t take on morethan you can manage. Reduce yourworkload. There’s no harm in slow-ing down. Ask your husband, familyand friends for help.Seek help: Please seek counsellingif you are feeling overwhelmed. Talktherapy is extremely helpful to reduceanxiety and feelings of sadness.

Autumn-Winter 2018: Thepalate-cleansing couture

It’s rather intriguing how haute couture throws up a fusillade ofalchemical-marries-ephemeral surprises season after season.Sometimes bourgeois elegance makes way for radical streetand it’s not uncommon to see statement feathers creating spacefor plissé pleats. Perhaps this remarkable volte-face makesfashion such an exciting study. If Christian Dior’s Spring 2017show under the aegis of the talented Maria Grazia Chiuri cel-ebrated fencers and feminists, her Autumn-Winter 2018 outinghad a strong nod to old world elegance and a quiet restraint. Herlitany of pleated dresses in matte duchesse and crepe under-scored the sublime craf tsmanship of the atelier. And this was noexception. Givenchy’s moving tribute to their founder — the lateHuber t de Givenchy recreated the timeless Audrey Hepburnmagic from some of her iconic films. Karl Lager feld too sent outthe Chanel bride (essayed beautifully by Adut Akech) dressed inmuted tweed minus the floor-sweeping train one usually asso-ciates with grand finale outfits. So is it safe to deduce that — ishaute couture back to embracing classic elegance and simplic-ity? Is it couture’s retor t to the all-pervading street style? Or isthe couture client the ultimate queen? We invited a distinguishedpanel to discuss...CLIENT IS THE QUEENDesigner Monisha Jaising observes that haute couture by far ismoving towards femininity and she attributes it to the fact that inour daily lives, fashion is all about gender fluidity. “I guess that’swhy when a woman now gets a chance to wear couture, shetends to favour elegance. The couture client is definitely theQueen! After the Second World War too, there was a return tofemininity, Christian Dior emphasised on the hour glass silhou-ette, which was actually so contrary to Post War sentiments thatwoman should go back home and to house work. So yes, it couldbe a response to the ‘street cred overdose’, for haute couturehas always tended to go in the total opposite direction,” saysMonisha.BACK TO BASICSWe are living in an age where everything is fast-paced from thetouch screen of our phones to our office biometrics and guess,it’s fashion’s way of saying — ‘calm down’. FDCI columnistAsmita Aggarwal observes, “The world is moving at a dizzyingspeed and there is a need to slow down and go back to thebasics. That’s why you see a return to femininity and classics.There are always two ways to react —— one is what ChristianDior did after the war — created the New Look in 1947, with thecinched waist and the billowing skir t, when using so much fab-ric was forbidden. He was severely criticised almost ostracisedfrom the fashion world for his unruly extravagance.



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Melania Trump nails the fish gape

VIBRANT HUES ON YOUR SKIN

She is one of the most photographed women in the world. And well aware of the fact that cameras arerecording her every move, Melania Trump, First Lady and wife of US President Donald Trump, has herpose down pat. The former model and socialite rarely breaks into a smile. Instead, while posing, she par tsher lips ever so slightly in what is known as the fish gape. The term is coined after the underwater animalswho have their mouths slightly open at all times as they gasp for air. It is a favourite with models andactors as it gives the poser a sultry look making one’s pout appear bigger. The ‘gape’ involves tilting theface downwards, sucking in the cheeks and opening the mouth a little while keeping the tongue on the roofof the mouth. It works just as well for selfies, too.BEEN AROUND FOR A WHILEFor the First Lady, this has been her go-to pose since her modelling days. More recently, during a galadinner in London with President Trump, she was snapped looking radiant in a yellow caped J Mendel gownwhile flaunting the fish gape. Another popular facial expression of Melania is the squinch, which impliessquinting the eyes a little to give an aura of confidence.Celebrity photographer Subi Samuel says the fish gape is like old wine in a new bottle. “It has been aroundfor years with stars using it in photo shoots to look sexy. It had gone out for a bit but is now back with abang. It has a huge appeal. While one can have a blank facial expression, the parted lips make the modellook more sensuous. I personally prefer it to the duck face which was popular in between,” he says.INTERACTIVE FEELThe fish gape has been mastered by international models and celebrities, too. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley knows her bee-stung pout is her best asset and often plays it up by adopting this pose. Aquick look at the Instagram accounts of Kaia Gerber, Kylie Jenner and Hailey Baldwin also revealtheir preference for this facial pose. Celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani explains that oftenrather than keeping the mouth locked, he asks models to keep it slightly open. “It appears like he orshe is almost talking to the camera.MORE RELAXED FEELThe gape is an easy way to make your face look slimmer and take the focus away from any fine lines.Celebrity photographer Vikram Bawa says he always tells his models not to keep their mouth shut tootightly as it looks unnatural. “This is a more relaxed stance. But it may not suit everyone. It’s better forthose with slightly wider teeth. A relaxed open mouth look is ideal for a seductive image,” he explains,adding that it should come naturally.

With World Tattoo Day yesterday, there’s no better time to get inked.And if you want something different from the conventional black andgrey shaded artwork, look no further than watercolour tattoos.Enhance An Old TattooIndians really like colour. At times clients come in specifi-cally for enhancing their old tattoos, says Vikas Malani,celebrity tattoo ar tist and co-founder, Body Canvas Tattoos.“For some of the tattoos, the most we can do as enhance-ment is adding the watercolour effect (a dash of colour to aboring black and gray tattoo) that changes the look of itcompletely. Also, clients do come in asking specifically forwatercolour tattoos, however, these are not possible on verypigmented skin as the hues don’t look the same,” explainsVikas. He finds that there’s mainly a demand for geometricpatterns, flowers and mandalas as designs.Not Suitable For EveryoneWatercolour tattoos though done in a similar style to regu-lar ones require a lot of pre-planning for the design process.They tend to look a little more feminine and as a result morewomen want this style. Sunny Bhanushali, founder and tat-too ar tist, Aliens Tattoo Studio mentions that this techniquerequires a more skilled tattoo ar tist. Preferably with an ar-tistic background and a good amount of work experience.“Watercolour tattoos work best on fairer skin tones. Weavoid doing it on medium dark to very dark skin tones. Ourskin and the pigments within play a major role in the outputof the colour,” he warns.Results Can DifferThis tattoo style has been picking up quite a bit of late, findsJ’son D’souza, proprietor, Tatau tattoo studio. It is also aversatile option as any art work can be given a watercolour splash.“When opting for a coloured tattoo, whether watercolour or a regularone, the results can differ based on the individual’s skin. Some peoplecarry it off well, while with others it fades faster. Shades of red,orange and yellow show up well on those with wheatishskin, while lighter skin has more colour options,” he says,adding that it’s advisable to get these done on body par tsless exposed to sunlight such as the chest, back and leg asthey retain colour longer.

DON’T POP SUPPLEMENTS RANDOMLYSome of us are in the habit of taking vitamin supplements either because we don’t consume ahealthy diet of fresh fruits and vegetables or regularly end up skipping meals due to work sched-ules or simply because we want to enhance our overall health. Some people have been takingvarious supplements for years now. A recent study says concluded that taking vitamin supple-ments doesn’t prevent cardiovascular problems. We asked exper ts for their take on the matter.WHAT RESEARCH SAYSAnalysing information from 18 previously published studies, this new study examined the linkbetween multivitamins and mineral supplements and the risk of cer tain cardiovascular problems,suggests that vitamin and mineral supplements do nothing to prevent hear t disease. The re-searchers tracked over two million people in five countries for an average of 12 years, andconcluded that multivitamins did not prevent hear t attacks, strokes, or death from heart disease.Study lead author Dr Joonseok Kim said, “It has been exceptionally difficult to convince people...to acknowledge that multivitamin and mineral supplements don’t prevent cardiovascular dis-eases.” He added, “I hope our study findings help decrease the hype around multivitamin and mineral supple-ments and encourage people to use proven methods to reduce their risk of cardiovascular diseases — such aseating more fruits and vegetables, exercising and avoiding tobacco.”PEOPLE HAVE BEEN POPPING MULTIVITAMINSSo do our cardiology experts agree with the findings of the study? “It is very hard to convincepeople as for the last two to three decades they have been popping these pills. There is no data tosupport that having multivitamins will reduce your hear t risk. In fact, some of the vitamins inexcess can increase one’s risk of hear t disease because they are extracted from various sources,”opines Dr Bipeenchandra Bhamre, cardiac surgeon, Sir Harkisandas Narrottumdas, RelianceFoundation Hospital, who asks his patients to eat fruits, green vegetables, carrots, etc, go out inthe sun, as naturally available vitamins are better for our body rather than supplements.



HOW THE FRUIT IS POPPING UP AS ONE OF THEINGREDIENTS IN SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

ACTORS ISHAAN KHATTER AND JANHVI KAPOOR DURING THE SUCCESS MEET OF THEIR FILM, DHADAK, IN MUMBAI.

Here's why the ancient spiritualpractice of Yoga is a must intoday's social media age

With the influx of technology and social media, we havestar ted leading a frenetic pace of life that takes a toll on ourmind and body. Due to longer working hours, higher stresslevels and imbalance between personal and professionallives, the number of people suffering from depression andanxiety is on the rise.While some of them seek professional help and undergotherapy, others have now started taking solace in yoga and incorpo-rating it in their lifestyle. This traditional form of exercise, which isknown for developing a toned body and increasing flexibility, is find-ing favour as an alternative therapy. It not only helps to calmfrayed nerves but also aids in developing a positive outlookand controlling one’s negative emotions.

MOISTURISING BENEFITSWatermelon seeds, as well as the rind, have been introduced in skin care productsin the recent past. “There aren’t too many products available today with water-melon extracts but I do notice that many companies are exploring the rich antioxi-dant content of the fruit to be able to deliver the benefits to skin when used topically.A lot of Korean beauty products are using watermelon in face masks, hydratinggels and serums too,” says Dr Jamuna Pai, Cosmetic Physician, Author andFounder SkinLab. The water content helps provide moisturising benefits, lycopenebeing a photonutrient has anti-inflammatory proper ties and brightening effects andthe amino acids help in exfoliation.

QUICK MASK AT HOMEWatermelon extract is touted for being rich in vitamin C and the amino acidsoffer benefits for sun damaged skin. It also promotes cell regeneration. DrSaumya Shetty Hegde, Dermatologist, Roots Skin Clinic, mentions, “Thecitrulline (an amino acid) improves blood circulation and works as a naturalexfoliator. It could also come in handy for battling fine lines.” She recom-mends using chilled slices of watermelon as a quick face mask. Ideal forsun-parched or irritated skin, the watermelon will instantly cool and soothe.Another option is to take a piece of watermelon and juice it. Use cotton padsand apply this to your tanned body parts or face.



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TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2018

VAASTU, LOVE AND ROMANCE

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ANU MALIK, KAILASH KHER, NEHA KAKKAR AND VISHAL DADLANI ON THE SETS OF 'INDIAN IDOL' IN MUMBAI.

In monsoons, there’s overcast skies, a drizzle or a downpour. Theyevoke all kinds of emotions in our lives. People celebrate monsoonwith favourite songs and mouth-watering dishes like pakoras orsamosa with hot tea. In rainy season, the rainbow is a beautiful phe-nomenon knowing the significance of each of the colours.Rainbow has seven colours, making a VIBGYOR which stands forviolet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red. Astrologically, theseseven colours represents all the nine planets.VIOLET: Symbol of Rahu and Ketu, it denotes mercy, phobia andinsanity.INDIGO: Symbol of Saturn, denotes spirituality.BLUE: Sym-bol of Venus, it denotes love and relationship.GREEN: Symbol ofMercury. It denotes education, mind and healing.YELLOW: Symbolof Jupiter. It denotes thoughts/wisdom.ORANGE: Symbol of Moonand Sun. It denotes feeling and revelation/ vitality.RED: Symbol ofMars. It denotes energy and strength.

COLOURS OF MONSOON

You can face unexpected good luck at a critical moment. You have greatorganising power but lack courage. In disposition, you are changeable, fickle,fond of travel and novelty, although you do not like domestic circles andfamily, to whom you are greatly attached. If and when the day comes whenyou realise that your feelings are not reciprocated, you will then escapewithout hope of ever returning.You are sociable, intellectual, poetical inclined to be pessimistic and to worryabout the future, and it will make you economical. It often enables you tomake a rich marriage and to gain several inheritances. For a man, it oftenbrings prosperity through a woman in his life. Progress is assured in aprofessional or intellectual career. You are ruled by the Moon, which givesyou ambition and work. You are proud and straight forward. It represents aman of good counsel who helps others.LOVE AND ROMANCEYou store up romantic moments in a memory, which always dwells fondlyupon love. Your emotions are very important to you, have a depth and endur-ing quality that can sometimes be a little dangerous to emotional health.When alone, you like to reminisce about love and live over in your reflectionsome of its brightest lines. You hold on tenaciously to every experience ofyour life, sometimes to one or two you should forget.Family gatherings delight you. Planning for special festive occasions is pleas-ant to you. The family unit is the focal point of your life. When you are marriedand have children, your own mate and young ones are at the very core of thisfocus. Your chief concern is your own life, you do not meddle into affairs of

others, neighbours, etc. But you are intensely involved in the activities of yourpar tner and children because these you hold as a most precious par t of yourown life.In love, you bring excellent understanding, sympathy for difficulties of yourloved one. You never mention a flaw of a loved one to another, and you wantthe same utter loyalty shown to you by your spouse and children.VAASTUGardens and river banks will create a mood of wonder ful romance. A womanin a high neck top will look charming. Keep on smiling. The direction of yourbedroom should be towards East which can enhance positive energies.Remove photographs, calendars, year planners, etc. that por tray or expressreluctance, from the walls of your bedroom.

Acne-free diet, foods to help you getrid of the skin condition* Brown rice: Brown rice is a rich source of vitamin B, protein, mag-nesium, and several antioxidants. For acne, vitamin B acts as ourskin’s stress fighter, which will help regulate hormones levels andprevent the likelihood of breakouts.* Fennel: If you are looking for a natural skin cleanser, eat fennel. Thislicorice-tasting root vegetable can improve digestion, reduce swell-ing and flush out excess fluids and toxins from your skin.* Garlic:Garlic is another superfood that helps fight inflammation.Garlic is full of a naturally occurring chemical called allicin, whichkills off harmful bacteria and viruses that your body might be fighting,so it’s proven to be good for reducing inflammation in acne.* Alfalfa sprouts: It looks like grass, but these sprouts are packed withvaluable, skin-clearing nutrients. Alfalfa sprouts contain live enzymeswhich fight inflammation.* Broccoli: It is the perfect skin-clearing food. Broccoli contains vita-mins A, B complex, C, E, and K. These antioxidants fight radical dam-age and make your skin glow.* Fish: Known to be a good source of omega-3 and 6-fatty acids, fishis excellent for acne-prone skin. These acids reduce inflammation inthe skin. Sardine and salmon are also good for skin.



SONAKSHI SINHA AND DIANA PENTY IN A STILL FROM HAPPY PHIRR BHAG JAYEGI TRAILER.

SECRETS OF MUSCLE GROWTH

Gaining quality size, muscle masspercent without gaining body fat per-cent is not simple. Employ these sixtop principles for optimal hypertro-phy development (hyper trophy ismuscle growth). First law: Musclesgrow only if you apply a load of stressgreater than your muscles had previ-ously adapted to. During workout, youare actually causing tiny tears(known as micro-tears) in themuscle fibres by lifting weights. Af-ter you workout, your body repairs orreplaces damaged muscle fibres

through a cellular process where itfuses muscle fibres together to formnew muscle protein strands. This is theprocess by which muscles grow (sci-entifically termed hypertrophy).If you lift light weights (and do morerepetitions), your workout causes“only few” micro tears in the fibres.If a workout causes “only few” mi-cro-tears in the fibres, then littlemuscle growth will occur as a resultbecause the body figures it doesn’tneed to grow to deal again with sucha minor stimulus. How to apply a

proper load of stress on muscles?The main way is to lift progressivelyheavier weights. This additional ten-sion on the muscle helps tocause changes in the chemis-try of the muscle which helpsgrow muscles.Second law: Pump and fa-tigue actually don’t helpmuscles grow. Grow fromoverload. Muscle pump isworthless in terms of musclegrowth. The pump you feelwhen training is a result ofblood being “trapped” in themuscles. It is a good psycho-logical boost and isn’t a badthing but it is just not an indica-tor of muscle growth. High-repetition workouts fail to suf-ficiently overload muscles totrigger growth, even thoughthey deliver quite a pump.Many guys think that a burn-ing sensation in their musclesis indicative of an intense,“growth-inducing” workout.The “burn” you feel is simply

an infusion of lactic acid in the muscle,which is produced as a muscle burnsits energy stores.

5 healthy drinks to help you losebelly fat, enjoy quick weight lossHERE ARE 5 HEALTHY DRINKS THAT NOURISH ANDSUPPLEMENT YOUR WEIGHT GOALS:* Matcha: A finely ground green tea, matcha was consumed bymonks in ancient Japan as a beverage of choice. Today, it iseither dissolved in milk or water and is consumed for its healthbenefits. Matcha is high in antioxidants, increases energy lev-els, helps to burn calories, detoxifies the human body and im-proves cholesterol levels.* Apple cider vinegar: This common form of vinegar has manyhealth benefits, including weight loss. Apple cider vinegar con-tains an ingredient called acetic acid, which according to stud-ies can prevent a person from gaining body fat.* Cranberry juice: Cranberry juice is a natural diuretic andflushes out excess water .It also contains anthocyanin an anti-oxidant which combats infections, disease and manages cho-lesterol levels.* Turmeric tea: Believed to accelerate digestion, turmeric teaboosts your metabolism and promote weight loss. Turmerichas a bioactive compound called curcumin, which has healingproperties and suppresses the growth of fat tissues to reduceweight.* Fenugreek (methi) seeds soaked in water: Fenugreek seedscontain galactomanna, a water soluble component which keepsyou satiated. It also increases the metabolic rate of the body.You need to roast some methi seeds and crush it into a finepowder. Have it on an empty stomach with water first thingin the morning or soak it overnight and chew on the seeds inthe morning.



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Celebrity photographers decode Priyanka Chopra,Deepika Padukone's go-to 'migraine pose'

KARAN JOHAR, KARTIK AARYAN, MANISH MALHOTRA, SOPHIE CHOUDRY AND KRITI KHARBANDA AT DINESH VIJAN'S BIRTHDAY.

From Kylie Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez to ourvery own desi girls Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone — all ofthem have a fascination for an unusual stance that has been dubbedthe migraine pose. It involves posing with one or both hands pullingyour face up at your temples, which resembles something that you’ddo if you have a headache or a migraine. New York-based make-upar tist Nam Vo recently coined the phrase and since then, it’s beentrending. We asked Indian photographers about the hype behind thispose and if it really gives you an instant facelift?‘IT WORKS BEST FOR BEAUTY SHOOTS’DABBOO RATNANIOver the years, I have had many models and actors strike this posefor me. It works best for beauty shoots as it helps you flaunt goodskin, nails and lips. This posture gives you a chance to do something

with your hands and looks quite sexy. It exudes an air of confidence.I have clicked Deepika in a similar pose for one of my calendarshoots. Even Priyanka has used it for a couple of shoots.‘IT’S JUST A FAD’AVINASH GOWARIKERJust like the stomach cramp pose, this is just a trend that will fadeaway. There is no rule or meaning to it. It’s a powerful pose, and if itlooks good, it works. In Priyanka’s case, she has a tattoo on her hand,and this stance works for her as that’s the first thing that you noticeabout her.‘A CLASSIC POSE THAT’S GOT A NEW NAME’RAHUL JHANGIANII love it because the models use their hands to frame the face andgive it a beautiful natural structure. The hand on your face, forehead orhair is a classic fashion pose.

ASTROLOGY AND YOGAInternational Yoga Day was celebrated on June 21. Yoga is a combina-tion of spiritual, mental and physical practices. By the consistentpractice of various asanas, yoga helps control unhealthy lifestyle andpsychometric disorders. Time has led many to believe that a soundbody by itself is accompanied by a sound mind. According to ShrimadBhagwat Gita, soul can neither be created nor destroyed by any meansbut should always be in a good state, so yoga in daily life is essential.It is believed that Dhyan, Sadhna, Smadhi is one of the most essentialcomponents of yoga. All the yogic practices lead to meditation. Thereare different types of yoga and it can be difficult to figure out which particularstyle is right for you. In this context, astrology can definitely help you. It’s ascience which deals with influence of heavenly bodies upon the lives ofhuman beings, so it can be linked with yoga. Every zodiac sign has apar ticular planet which can be associated with a definite body part,posture, asana, elements, colour, food, etc. I have outlined the mostpopular form of yoga for specific zodiac signs...ARIESKapalbhati asana: It is a general Pranayama, which helps to bringpeace to the mind and body.TAURUSDhanurasana: It helps synchronise movements and improves yourposture.GEMINIIt represents fluidity and represents mind and human body. Do Trikonaasana you will become calm and well-balanced.CANCERThis sign is ruled by the Moon. The breath that rises from hear t andgoes out of body is called prana, which is denoted by Uttana asana.LEOThey are ruled by the Sun. Surya Namaskar is recommended. It helpsspiritual awakening, like meditation does. You will get rid of chronicpains.VIRGORuled by Mercury, you are suggested to do Tadasana. It will control allchronic diseases.LIBRAIt represents the principle of fecundity. You are advised to doSheeshasan and Sarvangasan for achieving sexual sublimation.SCORPIOIt represents Mars, which is regarded as a fiery planet. The eyes arefireballs of body. You must do Trataka practice for the correction ofvision. It reduces anxiety and depression.SAGITTARIUSRuled by Jupiter which represents stomach, growth and accumulation ofknowledge. Sanmukhi Mudra is especially advised to control Jupiter.CAPRICORNIt represents Saturn which controls respiratory system and bloodcirculation. You are suggested to do Kundalini Yoga. It increases yourenergy level.AQUARIUSIt rules thigh, stomach, heart speech and feet. You are suggested to doShavasana for 10 minutes. It releases endorphin that improves your mood.PISCESIt is connected with brain and spinal cord. You should practice Bodhakonasana, which can help increase muscle tone and strength.



5 EASY TRICKS TO MAKE HEALTHY SALADSMORE INTERESTING AND TASTY

GODREJ INTERIO CEO ANIL S. MATHUR AND ACTRESS RITUPARNA SARKAR LIGHT THE LAMP DURING THE LAUNCH OFGODREJ INTERIO STORE IN KOLKATA.

Salads are easy-to-make, full of nutrients, help in weight loss, and can be eaten onthe go. Yet, many think of it as a dull and tasteless alternative to fried snacks. Buta lot can be done with it, and we are not talking about lathering unhealthy dressingall over it to make your diet go for a toss.Here are 5 things that you can do with salads to add some flavour andtexture to it:* Add nuts to it: Fried foods are all about crunch and oiliness. Addingtoasted nuts such as almonds and peanuts to your salad can add adifferent texture and crunch to the preparation, as well as give a doseof healthy oil and protein. Similarly, you can add sesame, pumpkin orchia seeds to your salad as well.* Fats are not all bad: You can include fats like feta cheese and

marinated chicken to your salad to add flavour to the salad. It will alsokeep you satiated for longer.* Make your salad sweet: Who said salads can’t be sweet? You canadd dried fruits such as raisins as well as fruits like oranges, pears,berries or apple slices to your salad for crunch, sweetness and fibre.* Roast veggies: Roast vegetables can add healthy nutrients to yourdiet and also taste good. Some of the best options are capsicum,onion, broccoli, and zucchini.* Make it colour ful: Half the battle is making a salad look good.Ensure that your salad is not plain green, but instead has a riot ofcolours – red from tomatoes, purple from cabbage, orange from car-rots. We just got you star ted.

7 TIPS TO STOP EATING JUNKFOOD AND LOSE WEIGHT FAST

You may follow a strict diet and exercise regularly. But if you end upcheating on some days and overeating, it may play havoc with allyour weight loss plans. Similarly, that unhealthy snack eaten late atnight won’t keep your weight in check. One of the best things to do isto eat foods that keep you satiated for a long time.Here are 10 other hacks to stop you from eating junk food:* It’s hard to predict when those hunger pangs strike. Be prepared bycarrying along healthy snacks that won’t let you reach for that packetof crisps. We are talking about nuts, dried fruits, carrot sticks, khakraand sprouts.* Hunger is often mistaken for thirst. So drinking lots of water is agood trick to prevent you from gorging on junk food. Experts recommendyou drink 2 to 3 litres of water a day. You can also include liquids likenimbu paani, buttermilk, or aam panna along with plain water.* If you completely deprive yourself of junk food, you will constantlykeep on craving them. Instead, enjoy some of your favourite snacksonce in a while, or make them using ingredients that are not soharmful for your body.* Make sure to eat a heavy breakfast that is rich in fibre. It will keepyou satiated for longer and prevent you from snacking indiscrimi-nately. Eat complex carbohydrates like oats, bran, and millet. Pro-teins such as lentil, nuts, eggs and poultry will keep you energisedfor longer.* Going on a diet alone can be lonely, and you may lose motivation af tersome time. Instead, rope in a colleague, friend or partner to diet along withyou. You can monitor each other and keep yourselves on track.* Make sure you plan your meals. Junk food cravings tend to creepin when you are least prepared for them. Instead, make sure that youare ready for the hunger pangs, and eat sufficiently healthy foodsthroughout the day. If you are feeling satiated, junk food won’t seemso appealing.* Stress can play a huge role in determining what you eat. Andstress eating can make you pile on the pounds. So, instead of lettinganxiety dictate your diet, make sure that you are relaxed enough anddon’t have to eat junk food to feel better.



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