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Internet fasting not intermittent fasting!

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YES! that is true. This post is about limiting our internet usage (mainly social media) for all the good reasons. All these platforms (Instagram, Facebook, what's an app) have been designed to be addictive. See, you first get a good snap, then filter or edit it, then you post it, and then you constantly check the reviews or likes you get (a lot of work). I read this book named  "Deep Work"  and there is an entire section in it about restricting internet use. That's a great book by the way. Though for many of us, quitting social media altogether can sound too much but that can be the solution to a lot of our problems and there are many ways we can put it to ACTION. 1. Quitting social media for a week or month The strategy is nothing new. People have used this strategy. You stop using social media for a particular time(probably longer than a week). That might feel painful in the beginning but you will thank yourself later. It frees your mind from the constant comparison

Why is everyone gushing over turmeric.

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Turmeric is a new trend. Maybe not new but a trend. There are a lot of Pinterest and blogs already on how to include this in our diet. Most of its popularity boils down to it having great anti-inflammatory properties. It has already made an appearance on shelves of a lot of grocery stores in many countries. The benefits of turmeric are just not limited to physical benefits. It has been proven to improve memory and mood. Now curcumin is the constituent to be appreciated for its incredible health benefits but turmeric just contains 3% of curcumin. Often curcumin, not turmeric is used for testing the benefits of turmeric.  Besides having anti-inflammatory properties, it is a powerful antioxidant. This is not the only Indian spice that's extremely healthy. There is also ginger, black pepper, cinnamon to name a few. The best thing about spices is they provide flavor while adding no calories, hence ideal for weight loss. Also, turmeric adds beautiful color to a dish. Turmeric is most de

What is the problem with Chetan Bhagat.

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Now I have read a few books of Chetan Bhagat because I happen to have them because of my cousins. This is a very honest review of some of his books and other Indian writers like Durjoy Dutta and Ravinder Singh. I have read    Revolution 2020 ,  I too had a love story, Love that feels right , Can love happen twice , half girlfriend  . I feel a lot of these books feel like reading the script of Bollywood movies. Except for being interesting and an easy read, I feel these books lack language and story. He is good with his marketing strategy (an IIM graduate) and knows what the audience wants that has made him the figure that he is. Also, I feel reading nonfiction is always better than fiction. Never the less writing 10,000 words are not easy. Hence they are books you would want to read in leisure time and for a rather easy read. Indeed they are a great substitute for watching movies but not a great read. Among all these books "Revolution 2020" is the best though being one of Che