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DIETARY APPROACH TO PREVENT KIDNEY STONES

DIETARY APPROACH TO PREVENT KIDNEY STONES

A dynamic lifestyle can either proffer you a healthy-prosperous life or do the exact opposite may deteriorate your health. But, all comes down to the factors like positive approach, healthy dietary habits and daily exercise that protects you from various diseases. The kidney is one of the main organs of our body which is also known as the filtration unit. As it helps in the elimination of waste products or toxins from the body. Fast changing unhealthy dietary habits may cause damage to your kidney. Currently, kidney stone related problems are occurring at a higher pace. There are multiple reasons...

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FOODS FOR A HEALTHY KIDNEY

FOODS FOR A HEALTHY KIDNEY

March is acknowledged as the National kidney month. The main objective of celebrating this month is to create awareness among people about kidney diseases. Kidney is the filtration unit of our body. Therefore, it is our duty to nourish this vital organ with healthy foods in order to prevent and protect from various kidney diseases. It is usually recommended that people with a kidney disease should limit the intake of nutrients like sodium, potassium, phosphorus and protein. In this article, we will focus on certain natural superfoods which are healthy for kidney patients. Water Water is the main component of...

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VEGETABLE PROTEIN SOURCES

VEGETABLE PROTEIN SOURCES

Let’s rediscover the supreme sources of protein from plants to augment the protein intake among vegetarians and vegans. It is a myth that a plant-based diet is not a good source of protein. In general, it is considered as an incomplete protein but this fact is valid only for some sources like cereals and legumes. There are certain protein sources which are highly rich in protein and proffer all the nine essential amino acids such as quinoa. Other rich sources of protein are soybean and its byproducts (tempeh, tofu, soy milk), kidney bean, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, etc. Most...

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5 NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES IN WOMEN

5 NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES IN WOMEN

Women are the most solicitous souls on this earth, who only deliver love and care to all. Now the time has come to give her the respect and care that she deserves. So, this Women’s Day let’s nurture her with all the glorious things in life. Both improper diet and lifestyle are the leading causes of nutritional deficiency in women. In India, most of the women at their reproductive age are undernourished who in turn may give birth to an undernourished baby and this vicious circle of undernourishment keeps going on. A well-balanced diet provides all the essential nutrients to...

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7 TASTY YET HEALTHY BREAKFAST TIPS

7 TASTY YET HEALTHY BREAKFAST TIPS

Though breakfast is last on the priority list for some, but it is worth to take out a few minutes for a meal that can really make difference to your day. Breakfast is when we actually “break our fast” after a long good night’s sleep. Not only does it boost our metabolism but also provides essential energy needed to our brain. Studies have linked skipping of breakfast with an increased risk of  type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disorders. Ideally, this important meal should be eaten within 2 hours of waking and should provide approximately 20-35% of our daily calorie...

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