Life Style
Wedding trend 2015: Highlighting eyes, braided hairdos
New Delhi: Braided hairstyles and accentuating eyes with the right make-up are wedding trends this season, reveals a survey.
A pan-India survey was conducted in the form of a quiz on the Lakmé Bridal Stylist website. Here are some of the key findings of the survey:
* Contrary to the popular belief, brides-to-be don’t just want to flaunt a flat tummy or a fancy hairdo at their wedding. The study confirms that 43 percent of brides-to-be in the country want to highlight their eyes, followed by glowing skin (25 percent).
* We all know how important a good haircut or style is. But brides-to-be, nowadays, pay equal attention to the kind of hairdo they will opt for on their big day. With 45 percent of the participants going for braided hairdos, it suggests that it is one of the sought-after hair styles for the wedding day. As many as 25 percent women went for classic chignon. Poker straight layers were last on the list with a meagre three percent.
* The most essential on the list of pre-bridal activities for brides-to-be is “get the glow back on my face” at a striking 41 percent, and “losing weight” at a 22 percent.
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.