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When we exercise, our body uses varied fuels (carbohydrate, fat, and protein) to produce energy for our muscles to work. In this process, significant heat is produced that increases body temperature. To prevent excessive heat buildup, skin blood flow, and sweat secretion increased. Sweat evaporation is the primary channel to dissipate the excess heat. This process also results in a loss of body water and electrolytes. Thus, the recommendations often emphasise the importance of adequate fluid intake before, during, and after exercise. Dehydration degrades exercise performance. Studies examining exercise interventions have also reported impairments in cognition (like concentration, focus &...

When you think about Mediterranean food from Southern European countries, your mind may go to pizza and pasta from Italy or lamb chops from Greece, however, these dishes don’t fit into the healthy dietary plans proclaimed as “Mediterranean”. Mediterranean lifestyle consists of plant-based cuisine using vegetables, fruits, cereals, nuts, seeds, and legumes, cooked in olive oil, with moderate usage of fish, seafood or dairy, and restricted intake of meat and alcohol (mostly red wine). Two classic features of a Mediterranean lifestyle include daily physical activity and adequate hydration. The Mediterranean diet represents the only conventional dietary pattern where consumption of saturated and trans fats is minimal....

Obesity, now classified as a disease, has become a major public health concern. Researches have shown specific eating behaviours leading to excessive weight gain & obesity. The desire for the cosmetic effects of weight loss often far exceeds the desire for the health benefits associated with reducing weight. However, we need to understand that obesity is linked to a wide spectrum of diseases like type II diabetes, cardiovascular/heart diseases, cancer, etc. It also leads to a compromised quality of life leading to several other issues like arthritis, breathing problems, sleep disorders, self-esteem issues, eating disorder development, depression, etc. According to...

One of the most awaited fasts is here, women who fast on this day are required to abstain from water and food all day after sargi. If someone doesn’t eat or drink proper food during it, then it may cause dehydration, hypotension and even hypoglycaemia, especially among Type1 diabetics. Once the fasting period is over, women often tend to overindulge in foods that are high in fat, carbohydrate and calories. So, below are certain food options which can help manage your fast better, making a right choice can help keep your energy levels up, lower chances of being thirsty and may...

Fermented foods became more and more widespread in recent years. They are the foods produced or preserved by the action of microorganisms. Fermented foods hold a solid place in cuisines across every culture within the world. Fermented foods are “foods/beverages made through controlled microbial growth and enzymatic actions on major and minor components of food.” Several foods have been traditionally fermented, including meat, fish, dairy, vegetables, fruits, soybeans, legumes, cereals, etc. Benefits of Fermented Foods:  1. Gut/Gastrointestinal Health - It is one of the most important benefits of fermented foods. Studies have shown that a well-balanced microbiota composition within the gut...