Life Style
Indian men ‘maybe’ okay living with in-laws: Survey
New Delhi: A majority of Indian men, according to a survey, say ‘maybe’ they can stay with their in-laws.
In the survey conducted by matrimonial website shaadi.com, when single Indian men were asked ‘Would you be okay staying at your in-laws place’, 36.1 percent said ‘No’, 49.2 percent said ‘Maybe’ and 14.7 percent said ‘Yes’.
The survey’s results are on the basis of 13,600 responses from single Indians ranging from 24 to 35 years, to understand the mindset of single Indians about equality in marriage.
When single Indian women were asked ‘Would you be fine if your husband stays with your parents’, 6.3 percent said ‘No’, 22.1 percent said ‘Maybe’ and 71.6 percent said ‘Yes’.
Men are, however, turned out not so keen if their mother-in-law stays with them.
To a question whether ‘Would you be okay if your mother-in-law stays with you at your place’, 20.5 percent said ‘Yes’ and 36.3 percent said ‘Maybe’. While, 43.2 percent said ‘No’.
When women were asked ‘Would you be okay to stay with your mother-in-law’, 68.9 percent said ‘Yes’, followed by 22.4 percent who said ‘Maybe’, while 8.7 percent of he respondents said ‘No’.
Gourav Rakshit, CEO, Shaadi.com, said in a statement: “This survey highlights the progressive outlook of today’s youth. It is very heartening to see the shifting mind-set among couples post marriage.”
Health
These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems
ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.
Ready to find out? Let’s go!
In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.
Here are 6 drinks for acidity:
1. Cucumber juice
Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!
2. Lemon water
Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.
3. Ginger water
Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.