Is every morsel of food that we put into our mouths a grenade waiting to go BOOM? Going by the flood of dietary advice available, it would seem so; there are so many foods that are now taboo, that there’s barely anything that one can eat without worrying about repercussions. So, are we not to …
Although the public often gets the message that iron is “good”, it’s possible to get too much of a good thing – especially for men who don’t menstruate (lose blood and thus iron monthly). Sometimes I even wonder if the 97% female majority of a major dietetics group doesn’t influence this message somewhat. Yes, iron …
Lentils are an excellent source of six important minerals, two B-vitamins, and protein with virtually no fat. The high folate content in lentils helps to lower the amino acid homocysteine, which is known to cause damage to artery walls and is considered a serious risk factor for heart disease. The magnesium in lentils also provide …
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Today, health and fitness has taken on several shades of meaning. For some it’s a matter of eating right, for others it’s closely tied to regular exercise. There’s another section of the demographic that relies on alternative branches such as naturopathy, acupuncture, acupressure and yoga to fight ailments and keep diseases at bay. Yoga has …
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I recently listened to an interesting conversation related to corn. It was more a debate on corn’s status as a vegetable, lack of nutritional value, and link to health problems (specifically diabetes and obesity). It was proposed that corn should be banned from production. The debate went on to suggest a comparison between corn and …
Cherries are not only delicious but they are also beauty boosters-Did you know that? Apart from vitamin A and vitamin C, cherries also contain bioflavonoid. Also, cherries are rich in disease- fighting antioxidants and we all know how good antioxidants are for your skin and beauty. Cherry contains… The melatonin found in cherries help to …
Giving your body the right type of food is paramount to your overall health. Healthy eating is not about sticking to strict nutrition facts or depriving yourself totally from the food you love. Rather, it is about feeling mentally and physically great and having good energy levels, all of which be achieved by learning nutrition …
Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine.” Over the past several decades, nutritional supplementation has developed as a new and exciting part of the health industry. Even though modern nutraceuticals began to develop in the 1980’s, nutraceuticals have been around for thousands of years. Such cultures as Indian, Egyptian, Chinese, Sumerian and Ayurvedic suggest that …
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It is not common that India comes in for commending mention when health indices are in question. Mission Indradhanush (MI), a Central government initiative launched three years back in December 2014 with an aim to achieve full immunization, has managed to get its share of attention and international adulation. This is including a reference in …
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Buckwheat is not a cereal grain. Buckwheat is originally a fruit seed. Like other cereal grains buckwheat nutrition is also very useful to keep the body healthy and fit. A Nutritious Food like Buckwheat A nutritious food like buckwheat is available throughout the year and they can be grounded as flour. A delicious item like …
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