Anushka Sharma Reveals She Eats Dinner By 6PM With Husband Virat Kohli - NDTV Food

The lives of our favourite celebrities are a source of much curiosity and intrigue among us. We often wonder how these stars stay in such good shape and maintain stringent workout regimes. While some celebrities have fitness trainers and dietitians, others manage to practice healthy habits by themselves. Take Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli for instance. The power couple has been known to keep a low profile away from the paparazzi. And now, in a recent interview, Anushka Sharma has revealed she eats dinner by 6pm.

Speaking to Grazia India, Anushka Sharma revealed that she and her husband Virat Kohli follow quite a different lifestyle from all of their friends. When they received a dinner invite from their neighbours Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, they had to admit that they actually eat dinner at 6pm and sleep by 9:30pm. "Katrina and Vicky have invited us to their home, but we eat dinner at 6 and we sleep at 9:30. So I said [to Katrina Kaif], for you, we'll eat at 7-7:30 but we have to leave soon," revealed Anushka Sharma.

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Katrina Kaif, meanwhile, found the middle ground for both the celebrity couples to enjoy some time together. "So she's like okay, you'll have dinner and Vicky and I will have snacks," revealed Anushka in the interview.

Also Read: This Doodle Of Anushka, Virat And Baby Girl Vamika Will Surely Melt Your Heart

Both Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are strong proponents of a healthy diet. A couple of years back, Anushka had shared a glimpse of Virat Kohli's measured eating habits. He was spotted measuring exactly how much poha he was supposed to eat with the help of a digital weighing scale. This was done in order to practice portion control and curb daily calorie intake. Click here to read more.

What did you think of Anushka Sharma's healthy eating diaries? Tell us in the comments. Meanwhile, on the work front, the actress will be seen playing the role of Jhulan Goswami in the upcoming OTT film 'Chakda Xpress'.

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The 7 Best Foods to Eat for Better Sleep - CNET

We all know that fatty, unhealthy foods can make you feel sluggish, but according to nutrition experts, what you eat can also have a negative impact on your sleep. In fact, sleep and nutrition seem to go hand in hand. Food gives us the nutrients we need to maintain mental and physical health, and it influences the way our bodies function.  

Sleep also plays an instrumental role in maintaining our mind and body functions. Proper rest helps us build a stronger immune system, improves mental and physical health and keeps us more productive. If you're not getting the recommended 7 to 8 hours a night of quality rest, you risk high blood pressure, a weakened immune system, depression and other serious conditions like diabetes, heart failure or a stroke. 

From taking sleep supplements like melatonin to changing bedtime routines, most (exhausted) people will try any number of tricks to sleep better. While there are a ton of factors that affect how well you sleep at night, it's worth taking a look at what you're eating each day to see if it's priming you for optimal rest later. 

Here are the best seven foods you can work into your diet to help promote better sleep.

For more ways to improve rest, check out our wellness editors' favorite sleep hacks or see how sleeping with socks on can help. 

How nutrient-rich foods help you sleep 

The foods below help you sleep better because they all contain nutrients that can promote better health in general, and in turn better  sleep. "Eat a variety of unprocessed, whole foods that are high in antioxidants and fiber. Try to combine foods that provide different macronutrients (carbs, fats and protein), which ensures you're meeting your nutrient needs," says Axe. 

He also adds that it's a good idea to stop eating 2 to 3 hours before bed so you have time to digest your food before going to sleep and don't run into issues with acid reflux.

Outside of the macronutrients, Axe says some micronutrients can affect sleep as well. So if you suspect you're deficient in something, you should ask your doctor to run labs to know more. "It's possible that a vitamin D or magnesium deficiency can interrupt sleep. Some evidence also shows that people low in vitamins E and C, and B12 and B6 might also suffer from more sleep problems," says Axe. "Each of these nutrients affects sleep cycles in a different way, such as by playing a role in your circadian rhythm and body's ability to produce melatonin and other calming chemicals."

Yogurt, nuts and fruit are examples of foods that can help you sleep better.

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Eat these 7 foods for better sleep

"Sleep-promoting foods include those that contain tryptophan (an amino acid that helps with the release of serotonin), magnesium, vitamin D and complex carbs," says Axe. "Foods high in vitamin C and B vitamins can also be helpful." 

These are Axe's top picks for sleep-promoting foods:

1. Whole grains like oats or quinoa

2. Proteins like poultry and fish

3. Leafy greens and cruciferous veggies

4. Free-range eggs

5. Bananas, kiwis, oranges, berries and other fruits

6. Milk and yogurt

7. Nuts, like almonds and cashews

The importance of a balanced meal

"A balanced diet can help manage blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation, which is important for preventing pain and getting sound sleep," says Josh Axe, a clinical nutritionist and co-founder of Ancient Nutrition. "Getting enough macronutrients (carbs, fats and protein) also assists your body in creating calming chemicals like serotonin and melatonin, which help you feel relaxed and sleepy."

Certain foods can help you sleep better if you eat them before bed or when you wake up in the middle of the night -- but the seven foods below can improve rest no matter what time you eat them. Again, the key to eating well for sleep is to eat a mindful, balanced diet overall -- no one food is a magic bullet, but these can help you get some much-needed rest.

Your diet may not be the only thing affecting sleep. Learn how you can fall asleep faster by easing anxiety and how to sleep better as sleeping patterns change with age. 

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives.

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Moose eat so much, they may be worsening climate change - The Week

Research has found that moose may actually be contributing to climate change. The mammal's enormous appetite (eating up to 60 pounds per day!) may actually be reducing forests' ability to store carbon, The Washington Post writes.

"It was really a surprise to see how much moose can influence vegetation growth, the carbon cycle, and the climate system," said co-author of the study Xiangping Hu in a news release. Moose reportedly consume 10 percent of the Norwegian forestry industry's yearly harvest as well as "alter land cover properties ... with direct implications for the climate," per the report.

"Moose are an ecosystem engineer in the forest ecosystem," said Gunnar Austrheim, one of the study's co-authors, adding that they "strongly impact everything from the species composition and nutrient availability in the forest." Along with eating forest trees which act as carbon sinks, moose feeding also impacts surface albedo or "fraction of reflected solar energy radiation." As the animals eat the trees, they allow more light to reflect off the forest floor, cooling it until the canopy regrows.

Moose have been found to benefit the forestry industry by eating deciduous trees and leaving the coniferous species, which tend to get harvested. "So moose to some extent, are helping them because they're reducing competition," explained Francesco Cherubini, also an author of the study. However, this is not necessarily good for climate change because it reduces the biodiversity of the region as well as the ability to hold carbon.

"I think as we get more of an understanding of how all these different things are interrelated, land managers could come up with an optimal plan," Cherubini remarked. "That could be a much-needed win-win solution for climate, for biodiversity, and for timber value."

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Where to Eat in Katy Asian Town - Eater Houston

A spread from Phat Eatery in Katy Asian Town.

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Since its inception in 2018, Katy Asian Town has become a worthy dining pocket of the city, where diners can spend all day exploring the myriad of dining choices that span different Asian cultures, from Japanese to Chinese to Vietnamese cuisine, and beyond.

The area has come a long way since there were just a handful of restaurants anchored by the H Mart grocery store. These days the choices are dizzying, but to make it easier on you, here’s a guide to the essential restaurants in Katy Asian Town.

Is your favorite Katy Asian Town restaurant missing from this map? Let us know in the comments.

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Can Illinois Catholics Eat Meat on St. Patrick's Day? It Depends on Where You Live - NBC Chicago

With St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Friday, Illinois Catholics have likely been wondering whether they’ll be able to indulge in corned beef and other delicacies in celebration of the holiday.

The answer depends mostly on where one lives, as bishops across the state have shown themselves to be divided on the issue.

Illinois is broken down into six dioceses, including Chicago, Rockford, Peoria, Joliet, Springfield and Belleville.

According to a press release, the Archdiocese of Chicago, which represents Catholics in Lake and Cook Counties, will not granting a general dispensation for the Memorial of St. Patrick, meaning that Catholics are still supposed to abstain from meat on the holiday in keeping with the Lenten tradition.

However, there is an alternative that area Catholics can avail themselves of. According to the Archdiocese, Catholics who find themselves at an event where meat is being served can “in good conscience substitute the general rule of abstinence with another form of penance or a significant act of charity that benefits the poor.”

“It is important to take seriously the obligation to observe Fridays in Lent as a way of uniting ourselves to Jesus, who died on Good Friday,” the Archdiocese said in a statement.

Cardinal Blase Cupich had given a general dispensation for St. Patrick’s Day in 2017, according to the Chicago Catholic, but asked that those choosing to eat meat instead “substitute another form of penance.”

Rockford Bishop David Malloy, whose diocese covers residents in McHenry, DeKalb and Kane counties, granted dispensation to eat meat on St. Patrick’s Day, asking adherents to “perform some other act of penance or charity on that day in honor and respect to the Paschal Mystery of our Lord and Savior.”

Catholics in the Joliet diocese, which includes Kendall, Grundy, DuPage, Will and Kankakee counties, will also be granted a dispensation for St. Patrick's Day.

A dispensation has been granted by Bishop Louis Tylka on behalf of the Peoria diocese, which includes LaSalle County. He does ask adherents to “undertake a work of charity, an exercise of piety, or an act of comparable penance on some other occasion during the third week of Lent.”

In Springfield, Catholics are not being offered that dispensation, but pastors can grant them “on an individual basis for a just cause,” according to the State Journal-Register.

Bishop Michael McGovern has granted a dispensation for the holiday in Belleville, representing most of southern Illinois.

According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholics 14 years of age and older are required to abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent.

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For eating disorders, 'food is the medicine' as Children's Hospital launches feeding clinic - NOLA.com

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