Fortified plant-based foods have been recognized to promote well-being by offering immense health benefits. They are the finest sources of protein, fiber, iron and other essential nutrients. Besides, they form a significant part of a balanced vegan diet. Consider the healthiest foods that lead your grocery purchases every month. To your checklist of pulses, grains, …
It is said that ‘We are what we eat’. In this regard, our food choices matter a lot. With India already jumping up the ladder to third most obese country in the world, there is a need to follow the road to good health. Controlling one’s consumption of calories to the required amount and balancing …
It is always good to live life with a little spice! Among the many essential spices that form an important part of our diet, turmeric is the one that is considered super healthy. It imparts the classic yellow color and a pungent, bitter flavor to our food. Besides the nutritional benefits, turmeric is admired for …
Thyroid disorders are becoming increasingly common among people. Thyroid abnormalities are hormonal disorders. While hypothyroidism is one end of the spectrum, hyperthyroidism covers the opposite spectrum. When I say, opposite, I mean exactly opposite. It is a condition with elevated levels of thyroid hormones, namely T3 and T4; coupled with decreased levels of thyroid …
Thyroid problems are fairly common nowadays , and it is still on the rise. With women being at a 5-7 times higher risk than men, this is quite a concern today. What makes matters worse is that more than 60% of those suffering from thyroid problems are oblivious of their underlying condition. So let …
Proteins are called building blocks of the body and rightly so. They not only help in proper muscle growth, but also aid in formation of enzymes, which govern almost entirely how the body works. These proteins can be further broken down into 20 amino acids, 9 of which cannot be synthesized by the body, …
Over generations, and across cultures, milk has established itself to be the most complete food. This is why nature has seen to it that the young gets ample of it. However, with over half a dozen variants available in the market, it has become confusing for many of us to choose the right milk. To decide …
Ghee is one of the most common things in any kitchen. We know it to add taste to food, and also to add cholesterol in your body. But there here’s the catch… too much ghee is not good for you, but totally avoiding it doesn’t do you any good either. Most people believe it to …
While not a serious condition as such, diabetes can lead to serious complications if not detected early or managed properly. Complications can range from blurred vision, renal problems to severe neurological problems. Hence it is important to be able to identify the early warning signs. Prevalence of diabetes has increased significantly over the last decade, …
The beautiful ruby coloured beet is a powerhouse of nutrition. It contains carbohydrates, proteins, antioxidants & fibre; not to mention the abundance of vitamins & minerals. It is low in calories, has only small amount of fat & zero cholesterol. Being rich in soluble fibre, beet roots have cholesterol lowering properties. The carotenoids & flavonoids …