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Salt consists of sodium and chloride and is produced by evaporating saltwater/extracting from salt mines. It is commonly used to enhance flavour, preserve food, and plays a role in biological functions which include muscle contraction, nerve conduction, fluid balance. Too much of it leads to heart diseases and elevated blood pressure. And because of such risks associated with its high consumption people have switched to pink salts believing it to be a healthy alternative in comparison to table salt. Pink salt has a natural pink colour and is mined from the Himalayas (Pakistan) and is claimed to be better than...

Custard apples are full of nutrients like potassium, magnesium with good antioxidant content. • It has a well-balanced ratio of potassium and sodium that helps in controlling and regulating blood pressure. The niacin and fibre content helps in lowering bad cholesterol. • It is a rich source of riboflavin and vitamin C. • They are rich in flavonoids and antioxidant properties that help fight against cancer-causing cells. • They are a rich source of magnesium that helps in equalising the water balance. They contain calcium which is great for bone health. • The B complex vitamins help the brain to calm down and help fight...

Eggs should be added to your diet and especially for breakfast as they can work wonders because of their high-quality protein and nutritional content. Eggs provide increased fullness and help to reduce our overall calorie intake/day. Their consumption reduces cravings and late-night snacking. They rank very high on the satiety index. Because of their high protein content eggs are very filling and nutrient-dense. They contain all the essential amino acids and good quality protein. A high protein diet helps to boost our metabolism through a process termed the thermic effect of food (energy required to metabolise the consumed food items...

1. If you eat sugar in moderation and not overdo it then its consumption is not linked to increased risk of heart disease, cancer or obesity. Excess sugar consumption contributes to weight gain, obesity and other chronic diseases. So eat in moderation and stick to your daily calorie limit. 2. Eating sugar causes a spike in your blood sugar levels that drops quickly, this leaves you with a headache and feeling tired. So people consume more sugar to make them feel better and stabilise their blood sugar levels. This leads to sugar cravings and not addiction as addiction is a...

The food that you eat affects your gut microflora which plays an important role in keeping you healthy. This article talks about the ways in which you can improve your gut microbiota. Gut Flora = Prebiotics + Probiotics (They are responsible for various important functions. Thus eating balanced amounts of pre and probiotics is key to keeping up with our gut health.) • Eat a variety of food items: Include different plant and animal sources in your diet as it leads to a diverse gut flora which is beneficial for our health. • Include more legumes, beans, fruits and vegetables in your...