Simple yet effective nutrition mantras for healthy life
Diet in Diseases
Bring an end to those Cravings
You are walking down the road, watching a movie or working at your desk and suddenly the craving hits: Chocolate, Chips or something spicy. You have been trying to stick to healthy eating all week but still the craving is so strong….. A couple of chips won’t harm, will they? The craving grows strong with […]
MoreDiabetes and Carbohydrate Counting
World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign for diabetes and is held on November 14 each year. It was introduced in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to the alarming rise of diabetes around the world. There were 62 million diabetics in India in 2014, according to CDC, which is equivalent […]
MoreFibre: Benefits and how to Increase its amount in your diet
Eat more fibre. You have probably heard it before. But do you know why fibre is so good for your health? Fibre — found mainly in fruits, vegetables and whole grains is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But foods containing fibre can provide other health benefits as well, such […]
MoreWork-out while Working
Bound to desk for a big chunk of your waking hours you would often have wondered; how can I possibly reduce the mal-effects of my sedentary job. For those of us who find it difficult to allot a specific time of the day to exercise, desk job further adds on to the woes. But by […]
MoreHigh Cholesterol: Can and Can’t Haves
High cholesterol levels can create havoc with your health. A checklist for you; what to eat and what not to eat. Foods to Avoid: Whole milk and its products, Homogenized milk and its products Baked products Organ meats like kidney, brain, liver Bacon, ham, lamb, pork, egg-yolk All tinned products, including fish, vegetables, soup, etc […]
MoreStop Rotavirus in its tracks
Rotavirus, a name most despised by parents, is a highly infectious virus that causes diarrhea in children which can last up to two weeks. It also causes vomiting and high fever. Rotavirus can be so severe that children can quickly become dehydrated and need hospitalization. It can infect people of all ages but the infection […]
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