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
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
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 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 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
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
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 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
Ketogenic diet is a low carb,high fat,moderate protein diet which helps you lose weight.It betters physical health and performance but also has initial side effects. When the glucose is low the body starts producing Ketones for fuel in liver from fat. This is Ketosis. On a ketogenic diet the body starts burning the fat stores.Insulin levels become low.There is less hunger and... Read More
Salt is essentially used in diets to enhance taste and flavour.It is also a known preservative. All foods have sodium but its majorly present in added salt(40% Sodium,60%chloride). Sodium helps in Maintaining water balance and equilibrium. Cellular functions Daily Requirement of Salt-8g/day. Sources of Sodium Cereals,Pulses,Vegetables,milk,animal and sea foods. 40% of Indian families consume about 10g salt daily(300-400 mg sodium). Salt should be restricted from an early... Read More