Diet during different stages of Life

Healthy dietary practices begin early in life. Recent evidences indicate that under nutrition in utero may set the pace for diet related chronic diseases in later life. Breastfeeding promotes healthy growth and improves cognitive development, and may have longer-term health benefits, like reducing the risk of becoming overweight or obese and developing NCDs later in life.

Since a healthy diet consists of different kinds of foods, the emphasis has been shifted from nutrient orientation to the food based approach. Foods can be categorized according to the function as- 

• Energy rich foods (Carbohydrates and fats)-whole grain cereals, millets, vegetable oils, ghee, nuts and oilseeds and sugars.
• Body building foods (Proteins)- Pulses, nuts and oilseeds, milk and milk products, meat, fish, poultry.
• Protective foods (Vitamins and minerals) - Green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk and milk products and flesh foods.

Ghee Health Benefits...!!

Favorite of most Indian households, ghee is indeed a super food. Apart from being widely used in Indian cooking, it has also been used as a remedy for cough and cold. Sadly, due to the misconceptions that surround the use of ghee, it is often underutilized. While some are worried that it may make them put on weight, others feel that it is bad for their heart. Little do they know that these misconceptions are not true, and ghee actually has limitless health benefits.

Let us read on to know more about the benefits that ghee has to offer:

How soft drinks are danger to your health ?

When you have soft drinks or sodas, the pancreas quickly start to make insulin because of excessive sugar. Insulin is a hormone the body uses to move sugar from food items or drink into the circulation system, where cells are then ready to use that sugar for energy purposes. Within 15 minutes, glucose levels increase and the liver reacts to the insulin by transforming sugar into fat for capacity. 

Does Cotton Buds are harmful to you?

Cotton swabs or cotton buds, are commonly used in our daily lifestyle. Many people use it for various purposes, such as make-up, bacterial culture, and most commonly for extracting wax and debris from the ear. Even though they are sometimes handy in our busy schedule, they usually cause much more harm than benefits.

How to control your blood sugar Levels ???

Diabetes is very restrictive - living with the disease however does not imply that you stop enjoying. By bringing about certain changes in your lifestyle, you can still live your life to the fullest. For better management of your disease, these are some of the changes that you can make to improve your blood sugar levels and keep your condition under control.

Refer below Blood sugar levels to know your diabetes status :

Vegetables or fruits which are good for you ?

It is common knowledge that fruits as well as vegetables provide you with a natural combination of large number of nutrients, which help in the overall nourishment of your body. However, there are differences that are quite noticeable. 

Both the categories can be further divided into subcategories:

Food items you should not store in fridge / Cold Storage ??

When it comes to storing foods, we all think that the cooler the temperature it is stored at, longer will be the shelf life. However, what most of us fail to realize is that not all foods need to be stored in a freezer. It can do more harm than good. 

List Below are not to store in cool Place/Fridge :

1.Potatoes: Given their high water content, storing in a freezer can make them fluffy, bloated and bland, especially if they are put in a freezer after baking. The texture of the potato in the dishes after freezing can also be change.

2.Milk: While it is common to stash it away in the fridge, remember not to put it in the freezer. When you thaw it, the milk can separate into pieces (curdling) and not be useful to add in your cereal or for your tea. It is best kept outside in the regular cooling area.

3.Eggs: While eggs can be stored in the fridge, there is no need to put the eggs with the shells in the freezer. The water inside can act up and cause the shell to break, leading to attack from bacteria. The eggs could also crack leaving a mess in the freezer. Remove eggs out of the shell, beat up nicely, and store in an airtight container if at all required.

Make your life more fun by these 8 ways !!!

Is your life dull and boring? Are you unhappy with the way you are leading your everyday life? Laughter is very important for living and is a vital part of healthy living. It helps in relieving tension, reducing stress, making you relax, and increases your happiness.

Follow the below points to make your life more fun :

How Important is magnesium to your body ?

We all know about magnesium as a mineral, but what most individuals do not know is the fact that it is a very important mineral for our bodily health. Magnesium is involved with more or less 300 complex metabolic processes in our body, thus earning the title of ‘master mineral’.

Find below the reasons how magnesium is important to you : 

         It is responsible for transportation of calcium  across cell membranes. As such, it helps calcium get into the bone matter. Like we all know, magnesium is anti-inflammatory. It helps in waiving conditions mentioned below:

1.Arthritis 

2.Alzheimer’s disease

3.High blood pressure 

4.Respiratory issue

5.Diabetes

Acidity Home Remedies

Acidity is an ailment that troubles most people regardless of the absence of any other medical condition. It causes discomfort in the chest region along with heart burn and indigestion. If you are distressed with acidity, you may consider undergoing Ayurvedic treatment which would help in alleviating the problem to a great extent.

Is it safe to Drink water before Brushing your Teeth ?

Water effectively constitutes 70-75% of human bodies and keeps us protected from many harmful things. But many people have a frequent question: is it alright to drink water before you brush your teeth? Will it harm your body? Let us discuss the same in this article.

Many people believe that they should not drink water before brushing their teeth because of the bacterias present in saliva after you wake up. But this is a myth and it does not have any scientific logic. When you drink water after waking up before brushing, your saliva goes with the water down into the stomach which results in the killing of the bacteria due to the high acid content inside it. Therefore there is absolutely no harm if you drink water before brushing teeth.

Why Surya Namaskar Is Considered Best For Your Health?

Surya Namaskar literally translates to 'bowing to the sun'. It is a combination of 12 yoga asanas, where the body, mind, and soul are brought into complete synchrony. Surya Namaskar is performed in sets, depending on each person's endurance. Scientifically too, there are multiple benefits from Surya Namaskar. Read on to know the most prominent ones.

కొలెస్ట్రాల్ గురించి మీకు తెలియని 10 ఆశ్చర్యకరమైన నిజాలు

మీరు కొలెస్ట్రాల్ గురించి ఆలోచించినప్పుడు మీ మనస్సుకి మెదిలే మొట్టమొదటి విషయం ఏమిటి? మీరు కొవ్వును కలిగి ఉన్న ఆహారపదార్ధాల గురించి ఆలోచిస్తున్నారా? మీ శరీర కణాలన్నింటిలో కొలెస్ట్రాల్ అనేది ఒక మైనములా ఉండే పదార్ధం. ఈ కొలెస్ట్రాల్ అనేది 2 రకాలు - 1) చెడు-కొలెస్ట్రాల్ 2) మంచి-కొలెస్ట్రాల్. ఈ ఆర్టికల్ ద్వారా, మీరు కొలెస్ట్రాల గూర్చి వాస్తవాలను తెలుసుకోని ఆశ్చర్యపోతారు. చెడు కొలెస్ట్రాల్ (LDL) గుండెజబ్బులను, ఇతర గుండెసమస్యల ప్రమాదాన్ని రెట్టింపు చేస్తుంది. మంచి కొలెస్ట్రాల్ (HDL) అనేది ఒక 'ఆరోగ్యకరమైన' కొలెస్ట్రాల్, ఇది ధమనులు & కాలేయాల నుంచి చెడు కొలెస్ట్రాల్ను తొలగించి, మానవ శరీరంలో చెడు కొలెస్ట్రాల్ స్థాయిలను తగ్గిస్తుంది
ఇండియన్ హార్ట్ అసోసియేషన్ ప్రకారం, మంచి & చెడు కొలెస్ట్రాల్ల మధ్య ఏర్పడిన సమతుల్యత కారణంగా కార్డియోవాస్కులర్ (గుండె సంబంధిత జబ్బులు)కు, స్ట్రోక్ వంటి ప్రమాదాల ఏర్పడతాయి. భారతీయులకు, HDL కొలెస్ట్రాల్ 50-60 మధ్యన ఉండాలి. మీరు అనుకోవచ్చు, మీకు కొలెస్ట్రాల్ గురించి ప్రతిదీ తెలుసని. కానీ, ఈ వ్యాసమును చదివిన తర్వాత మీ ఆలోచనలన్నీ ఒక చిన్న బుడగ మాదిరిగా విచ్ఛిన్నం అయిపోతుంది.

Cancer – Facts, Types, Symptoms & Signs – You Must Know

Cancer facts :

1. Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells anywhere in a body.
2. There are over 200 types of cancer.
3. Anything that may cause a normal body cell to develop abnormally potentially can cause cancer; general categories of cancer-related or causative agents are as follows: chemical or toxic compound exposures, ionizing radiation, some pathogens, and human genetics.

Health Benefits of coconut Water!

The goodness of water is known to all. Another fluid to watch out for is the coconut water. Coconut water will leave your mouth open with its amazing health benefits. From kids to pregnant women to elderly people, everyone can drink coconut water (unless asked to avoid on doctor recommendation) any day and any-time. The sweet, nut-like taste of coconut water is indeed very refreshing and soothing, a great respite in the scorching summers.

coconut Water

Positive effects of coconut water on the health :

Sleep Or Exercise ?? for Good Health.

IS SLEEP MORE IMPORTANT THAN EXERCISE? WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS

Are you the kind of person who likes to do body weight training in the morning to get moving? Or go running first thing on an empty stomach ? Then we salute you! But maybe you are the type of person who likes to press the snooze button and enjoy a few more minutes in your cozy bed. Pretty soon the question becomes sleep or exercise – which one is more important?

Ghee or Refined Oli Which is Better ?

Ghee is commonly referred to as clarified butter, is a traditional dietary source of fat which is used in Indian cooking. It can be easily made at home by heating butter till it boils, yielding ghee. Refined oils are the vegetable oils like mustard, safflower, canola and the rest which are really popular these days as a cooking medium.

Refined oils are extracted from plants and are then treated with chemicals to get rid of the strong odor and taste, as well as toxins present. Like, unrefined mustard oil has a characteristic pungent odor, taste and is yellow in color, but the refined mustard oil loses all of these when it’s refined. Refined mustard oil has a whitish color and no peculiar mustard taste. In order to differentiate between the two as to which one is more beneficial for the health, let us take a look at the benefits and negatives of both ghee and refined oils.

 Clarified butter or ghee......

Why is ghee good for you?

Fasting - How Good for Your Health?

Now that the Navratri has started, more and more people are fasting on these 7-8 days. But what most people are not aware of is that fasting has some super beneficial effects on health too. Of late, it has become increasingly popular not just due to its religious angle but also due to the health benefits attached that are being to it. Even dietitians and health practitioners have started recommending fasting once a week for the overall well-being of the body.

Fasting - Is it good for Health

Alcohol Intake and Heart Health - Know The Link!

When it comes to the effects of alcohol, the liver is the most talked about the organ. However, this is not the only part of the body affected by alcohol. Alcohol can also affect your cardiovascular health. This effect is determined largely by the quantity of alcohol being consumed. In restricted amounts, alcohol can in fact be beneficial but in large amounts, it can be the cause of a number of heart health issues.
 Let’s take a look at both sides of the coin.

Digital Eye Strain Is Damaging Your Eyes - 6 Tips To Help You Protect Them!

With so many of us using computers and laptops at work, computer eye strain has become a major complaint. Studies have shown that eye strain and other distressing visual symptoms occur in 50 to 90 percent of individuals working on the computers. The problems can range from physical fatigue to minor annoyance like red eye and eye twitching, thus resulting in decreased productivity and an increment in errors.

And, with an increasingly digitized world, computers can never be replaced. Though they have made your work easier, they do come with certain disadvantages as well.  So, it is important that you take certain precautionary measures to protect your eyes. Here are some of them:

1.Wash your eyes: Wash your eyes on a regular basis as it facilitates cooling and relaxation of the eyes. Make it a routine to wash your eyes at least 5 to 6 times in a day.

2.Get computer glasses: Use computer glasses to protect your eyes as they help in minimizing the effect of the radiation from the screen. If you work for long hours in front of the computer, then you should consider getting a pair of computer glasses.

3.The position of your screen: The screen should ideally be positioned at an arm’s length and the viewing angle of the monitor should be around 35 degrees. Make sure you position your chair accordingly, keeping these tips in mind.

4.Eye exercise: You should perform some eye exercises regularly to reduce the strain and to give relaxation to your eyes. Follow the 20-20 rule wherein after working on your computer for 20 minutes, you redirect your gaze to an object that is around 20 feet away. This helps your eye muscles to relax and thus, improves your eye health.

5.Don’t work at a stretch: Take breaks in between your work sessions to reduce fatigue in your eyes. Constantly staring at a screen for an extended amount of time can cause problems in your eye. Take 2 minutes breaks for every 20 minutes you spend working on your computer. This helps to reduce the strain on your eyes also helps to release tension in the muscles of the neck and back.

6.Blink more than usual: Blinking moistens your eyes and causes tear production which curbs dryness in your eyes. It also prevents eye irritation and helps in clearing out dirt from the eyes.