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Pregnancy nutrition is very different from everyday nutrition and an altogether different ball game as you are eating not just for yourself, but two living beings. Whatever you feed yourself has implications on both- yourself and the child. Therefore it becomes important to adhere to the nutritional guidelines for ensuring a safe, smooth, and a healthy pregnancy. Mentioned below are some of the nutrition-related dos and dont’s that should be kept in mind during pregnancy. Dos: Include adequate complex carbohydrates: Whole grains, legumes, lentils, millets, vegetables, fruits, are some of the good sources of complex carbohydrates that help ensure good...

The buildup of extra fat in the liver cells indicates fatty liver disease. The two different kinds of fatty liver disease are alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Alcohol abuse is the primary cause of alcoholic fatty liver disease; causes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. NAFLD has become more common as the prevalence of obesity and diabetes increases. In fact, it is estimated that about 25% of the world's population is affected by NAFLD. The condition is often asymptomatic and may not be detected until it has progressed...

Acidity is a burning sensation caused when the gastric glands in our stomach produce excess acid than required to metabolise food. Acidity can be caused by several factors, such as over-production of acid in the stomach, eating  excess junk, processed, preserved, and packaged foods, irregular eating pattern or eating just before bedtime, consuming spicy and artificially-flavoured foods, having a low-fibre and high-salt diet, improper sleep, having too much tea/ coffee/aerated beverages, leading a sedentary lifestyle, certain medications, frequent smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and  gastrointestinal problems. It can inflict overweight/obese people and pregnant or menopausal women. Check with Binu Common symptoms...

Millets are grains with a coarse structure that have been grown and consumed in the Indian subcontinent through the millennia. They’re packed with nutrients and are a major part of all fitness enthusiasts’ diets. Here are some of their benefits: 1. Rich in antioxidants: Millets contain phenolic compounds like catechins and ferulic acid, which have antioxidant properties. Catechins help reduce inflammation and reduce toxicity of metals found in certain foods. Ferulic acid increases the wound-healing capacity of the body. 2. Lower the risk of heart disease: Millets are a good source of dietary fibre that help manage blood cholesterol levels,...

India is renowned all over the world for its rich tradition of herbs and spices- both are used for adding colour and flavour to food, as preservatives, and food additives; the medicinal use stems from their diuretic, laxative, carminative, and expectorant properties. Spices are derived from a plant’s dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or flower. Cumin, clove, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, fenugreek, and black pepper are the popular spices in Indian households. Herbs are mostly derived from the green leafy part of a plant but can also be its green stems and flowers. Commonly-used herbs are tulsi, aloe vera, curry...