Hypertension is the most common health problem in our country with more number of cases in urban than in rural setup. It is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (especially stroke, angina), renal disease and retinopathy. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet is a step towards healthy eating that’s […]
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There are a plethora of vegan protein sources available for those following a plant-based diet. Eating a combination of these foods daily can help provide complete protein and keep meals interesting. The amino acids in proteins are the building blocks for muscles, tissues and assist with immune function, so consuming several protein-rich ingredients is critical. It
You must be hearing a lot these days about Mediterranean Diet !! Here’s an article which will help you get the basics.. The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating based on the traditional cuisine of countries close to the Mediterranean Sea. While there’s no single definition of the Mediterranean diet, it’s usually high in
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Associations between sleep quality and dietary patterns were recently reported in a cross-sectional study and reviewed that high intake of confectionary and noodles ( means taking refined carbohydrates ) was associated with poor sleep quality, whereas a high intake of fish and vegetables was associated with good sleep quality. The quality of carbohydrate seemed to
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Generally, when we want to lose weight, we do exercise and eat less calories. But sometimes, people in doing so, take only 2-3 meals or even one meal throughout the day. Initially, by following the above also, you will lose weight. But, how long will you eat only one time ? 1 month, 2 months… 6 months ? After
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Before I share the sample diet plan, it is important to understand the logic behind it.. During the preparation for exams, kids are not that active physically. It’s more of a mental work. So, definitely the nutrients which will improve the efficiency of the brain are very important. Also, a balanced meal is a must
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Here acidity means hyper acidity of stomach. The main complaint is sensation of burning in abdomen or food pipe. Since it’s burning, the remedy is having something opposite of it, which is Coolant. But while selecting coolant one should keep in mind that it doesn’t mean one should take cold food like ice creams or
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One of the common questions asked is, which oil should be used for cooking ? Whether we should keep changing oils ? Whether we should use combination of oils ? And, the answer is that there is NO NEED to change the cooking oil. Logic is to select one of the best oil and keep
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To understand why we get sweet cravings, first understand what is sweet craving? Sweet cravings means when our body demands food which are extremely sweet, means food which are high in glycemic index. Hence, they will be absorbed immediately and raise our blood sugar levels. Our brain works on glucose. So when blood sugar level
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To understand whether water is good or bad with meals, let’s first understand what happens when we have water before and after meals. Hunger and Thirst are two feelings which the mind finds difficult to differentiate, that too when we are into very hectic schedule and no time is given to realise whether we are
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During rainy season, children get on and off cold, cough, fever, allergic rhinitis, tonsillitis, sinus; etc. Generally, we believe that it is due to seasonal change.But all children don’t fall sick. So, it’s not the weather, but it’s the low immunity because of which one get these ailments. Ayurveda believes, Prevention is better than cure.
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