Metropolis India

Why is Cola bad for your health?

People who consume carbonated drinks usually consume more than the recommended levels of sugar at one go. While WHO recommends about 24 grams of sugar a day, the source of the sugar should ideally come from healthy sources like fruits, vegetables and even pulses. A doughnut or a slice of cake, just like a Cola …

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Everyday Healthy foods that have more sugar than you need!

Did you know that you could be consuming healthy foods but they could actually be wrecking your body? Following are the everyday foods that have almost 2-3 times more sugar than what is recommended for you! Breakfast Cereals Low Fat Yoghurt Granola Bars Fruit Yoghurt Sports Drinks Chocolate Milk Bread Protein Bars 100% Fruit Juice

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Worried about your waistline? See how daily foods can help you!

Fruits and Veggies Freshly cut fruits and baked/steamed vegetables are rich in fibre. This induces satiety thereby helps you avoid overeating. In addition, it is loaded with nutrients that will benefit your weight management plan Green Tea Green tea which is rich in EGCG and flavonoids helps reduce inflammation and body fat. In addition EGCG …

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5 everyday foods that can prevent sugar spikes

Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugarand Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body’s production of insulin decreases. When the body does not produce enough insulin, sugar levels rise up in the blood and can lead to a series of consequences while also increasing your risk for heart disease and stroke. Uncontrolled diabetes can …

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Metropolis Labs

Our story started back in 1981, in Mumbai, the bustling business capital of India. Laboratory medicine was in its infancy in the country of one billion but one laboratory was already making the news with its penchant for technology and quality. One laboratory was constantly re-setting the bar for innovation: Metropolis! One of the first to offer a comprehensive range of immunoassays by RIA. The first to introduce HIV testing. Introducing automation in immunoassays and microbiology. The first private laboratory to introduce Flow Cytometry in the country. Pioneering Branch DNA technology... the list kept rolling on... Since then we have continued to progress, grow and acquire bigger dimensions as we aim to become a global network of highly automated & sophisticated diagnostic laboratories synonymous with cutting-edge technology, accuracy, efficiency, unparalleled customer service and above all a stringent ethical code. Our laboratories can be found in India, Middle East, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Mauritius & Ghana.