There are two kinds of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Insoluble dietary fiber (IDF). Adds bulk to the stool, which helps in easy passage through the digestive system , and helps in relieving constipation. It balances the pH in the intestines and helps prevent colon cancer. Most common sources are seeds, nuts, dark green leafy vegetables, and […]
Obesity is the salient cause of ill health worldwide & it has exploded in India these days, the incidence is greater in urban areas. A LANCET study shows, women are more affected than men. Obesity among children and adolescents are also rising gradually. It’s facile gaining weight, but hard to lose. If you look at its prevalence […]
When you’re cooking at a high heat, you want to use oils that are stable and don’t oxidize or go rancid easily. When oils undergo oxidation, they react with oxygen to form free radicals and harmful compounds that you definitely don’t want to be consuming. The most important factor in determining an oil’s resistance to oxidation and […]
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the most important parameter for maintaining a good health. Overweight and underweight both are associated with various health issues. Your weight is directly dependent upon your diet. One of the most difficult questions you face while monitoring your weight is how much to eat. Factors affecting your caloric […]
Body is composed of about 60% water. The functions of these bodily fluids include digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature. Why is water necessary Prevents dehydration: Dehydration causes many other problems: If the body is not sufficiently hydrated, the cells will draw water from the bloodstream, thus […]
Do you buy juices at the store? I’m sure you’re careful to buy the kind with labels that boast claims like “All Natural,” “100% juice,” “freshest,” “no added sugar,” “no preservatives,” “non-GMO,” “gluten free,” “not from concentrate” etc… and make it sound like you are getting phenomenal nutritional value. But truth is the other way. […]
Fat Burners and Thermogenics are supplements that are designed and formulated to help the individual promote weight loss. Many consumers look to these supplements in order to avoid dieting or working out, but will still be able to achieve weight loss. Others use them as an extra boost in fat and calorie burn or to […]
With the advent of globalization there has been a tremendous increase in the number of multinational fast food outlets. As a result our food habits have been drastically altered. Many of us now opt for unhealthy fast foods and beverages instead of home-cooked foods that we used to have earlier. This has given rise to […]
Butter or cheese? Which of these would you choose as a bread spread? People have varied choices for this. Some people choose between butter and cheese purely on the basis of taste. While other believe that cheese is healthier than butter and vice versa. We know that both these dairy products are fattening. However, the […]
Found in your blood, platelets are irregularly shaped and sticky with no color. Platelets protect you from losing too much blood when you get a wound. When you get injured, they congregate at the site and form a clot to halt bleeding. A normal platelet count in a healthy person ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 […]
