Diet

Amla The Superfruit
May 29, 2017 | | Diet, Food, Heathy skin

Amla or Indian gooseberry is a superfruit as it’s the best source of Vitamin C. It also provides nutrients like Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Carotene and Vitamin B-complex. Vitamin C helps fight against cold and flu, raises your immunity and metabolism. As a natural antioxidant, it helps fight the free radicals, slows ageing process, keeps your skin and hair healthy. You can... Read More

Eat zucchini to prevent ailments and stay healthy
May 25, 2017 | | Diet, Food

Zucchini or Courgette widely known as a vegetable is botanically a fruit belonging to the species Cucurbita pepo. It’s closely related to melons, pumpkins and cucumbers and grow above the ground. The season is in May and July. You can have its flesh, seeds and skin. Zucchini has low glycaemic index, low carbohydrate and is low in calories. It’s an... Read More

Nutrition for young children
May 23, 2017 | | Diet, Food

Food preferences of young children keeps changing from day to day or week to week. Food needs to be cooked or served in a particular way to be accepted. Children have erratic appetites due to which they might eat well in one meal but refuse the next. Preschoolers enjoy well prepared food which is served attractively. Preferably the meals should not be served... Read More

Lemon- Benefits and Side effects
May 19, 2017 | | Diet, Food, Heathy skin, Water

Warm lemon water with or without honey on an empty stomach is an age old remedy for weight loss. Lemon as a superfood is used widely for its high vitamin C content, its preservative properties , as a dressing on salads and to add tanginess to snacks and meals. Lemon in addition contains Iron , calcium, potassium, B-complex vitamins, magnesium ,... Read More

Tender Coconut water-A nutritious drink
May 18, 2017 | | Diet, Food, Water

Tender Coconut water-A nutritious drink Tender coconut water is a highly nutritious and soothing beverage to have in summers. It’s a source of antioxidants, amino acids Vitamin C,Vitamin B-complex  and minerals like Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron and Calcium. Due to its high potassium and Vitamin C content, it helps to balance high blood pressure. You can have a cup of coconut water... Read More

Green coffee beans extract aids weight and fat loss
May 17, 2017 | | Diet, Food, Heathy skin

Green coffee beans extract is currently being used supplement  all over  the world for weight loss. Green coffee beans extract is made from unroasted coffee beans and is available in the form of a capsule. Coffee beans are having chlorogenic acid which is an antioxidant which helps in low blood pressure. Chlorogenic acid has two actions-firstly ,it balances blood sugar; secondly... Read More

Watermelon-A healthy fruit
May 16, 2017 | | Diet, Food

Nothing is more refreshing than a cool slice of watermelon in summers. Watermelon is high in antinflammatory antioxidant Lycopene (6.5 mg in less than half a cup) which has long been linked against reducing risk of stroke and ovarian cancers. Lycopene is an antioxidant that gives it a pink or red colour. Other nutrients it provides are VitA, Vit C, Vit... Read More

Sprouts-the wonder grains
May 15, 2017 | | Diet, Food, Protein food

Sprouting or germination is a method by which you can improve digestibility and increase B-complex vitamins and vitamin C . You can eat sprouts either raw or steam and mix with vegetables . Sprouted grains are high in nutritional value in terms of Protein, Vit B complex, Vit C, fibre, folate and essential amino acids. These are an excellent snack /salad option... Read More

Obesity management
May 12, 2017 | | Diet, Food

Obesity affects 5% of India’s population and is close to being an epidemic. Overeating and low physical activity results in obesity. Genetic  predisposition is also one of the contributory factors. BMI, the ratio of weight to height, indicates the amount of body fat. Normal BMI is between 18.5 and 25.A BMI between 25-30 is considered overweight and above 30 shows obesity.... Read More

Beat the heat with Barley water this summer!
May 5, 2017 | | Diet, Healthy beverages, Water

Barley water, the elixir to good health has its origins in Greece, South East Asia and Britain. As a nutritious beverage, mostly it is enjoyed hot or cold flavoured with lemon. Barley is especially recommended for heart patients and Diabetics as it’s rich in soluble and insoluble fibre. It’s also packed with essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese and zinc.... Read More