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10 Dos & Dont's for Nutrition During Pregnancy
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...
FATTY LIVER DISEASE: EAT AND AVOID THESE FOODS
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)...
Acidity: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
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...
WHY YOU SHOULD INCLUDE MILLETS IN YOUR DIET
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...
THE BEST INDIAN HERBS & SPICES TO MANAGE COMMON LIFESTYLE PROBLEMS
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,...
VITAMIN D: WHY THIS SUNSHINE VITAMIN IS CRUCIAL FOR YOUR BODY
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is crucial for maintaining bone health, functioning of our immune system, and warding off several chronic conditions. It is popularly known as the sunshine vitamin as the body synthesises it from cholesterol when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D is absorbed...
RECOVERY AFTER COVID-19: INCLUDE THESE NUTRIENTS IN YOUR DIET
The growing number of Covid cases and recurrent waves sparked by new variants every few months have deteriorated the health of many people. Covid patients face health complications such as fever, cough, tiredness, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, headache, aches and pains, diarrhoea, shortness of breath, hair fall, fatigue,...
MOVING TOWARDS MENOPAUSE? DIET AND LIFESTYLE TIPS TO EASE SYMPTOMS
Menopause is a phase of a woman’s life when her menstruation stops, typically around the age of 45-55 years. Menopause is said to occur when a woman hasn’t had her periods in 12 consecutive months and she can not get pregnant naturally. Perimenopause occurs several years before menopause. It is...
IS YOUR CHILD A FUSSY EATER? TRY THESE HEALTHY, CREATIVE FOOD OPTIONS
An excessive intake of junk and processed foods can deprive kids of proper nutrition, impacting their health and immunity. Children can be fussy eaters which can increase the risk of malnourishment. However, there are ways and means to ensure that your child is getting optimum nutrition through the daily diet...
EFFECTIVE TIPS TO BEAT ACIDITY
Acidity is a common problem nowadays. It is a discomforting condition that can cause heartburn, pain in the stomach, bloating, nausea, etc. The food we eat passes into the stomach through the oesophagus (food pipe). The gastric glands present in the stomach produce hydrochloric acid. The normal pH of the...