I can’t state enough about how important a balanced diet is, and fruits and vegetables are a big part of that balance. They are full of immunity-boosting nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants that help strengthen the immune system, fight diseases, and improve overall health. But not every fruit or vegetable is made the same. The color …
The Colorful Plate: Immunity Boosting Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables Read More »
The humble beetroot (or beets) has been long regarded as the best natural food source to boost your hemoglobin levels. The great news is that it is a lot more than that. Today, as a part of MyNutrition series, I will talk about how beetroot can be one of the best foods to eat to …
Health Benefits Of Beetroot – They Are Quite Amazing! Read More »
Everyone has a diet that works. Many make claims that sometimes sound too good to be true, making it hard to know what to choose. Over the years, I have met a lot of people who have tried different diets, like the keto diet, the DASH diet, the HCG diet, and so on. The cucumber …
I love walnuts. When it comes to healthy foods, I believe they are close to the top of the list. 100 g of walnuts contain 15.2 g protein, 65.2 g fat, and 6.7 g dietary fiber. Walnuts contain a lot of polyunsaturated fatty acids (47.2 g), particularly – linolenic acid (9.1 g) and linoleic acid …
Walnuts Health Benefits – Cool Things About This Superfood. Read More »
Our body needs a complex combination of vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and fats to stay healthy. Amongst the important minerals, iron is one of the most important ones. This is because iron is essential to ensure we do not develop anemia, or low hemoglobin levels. Unfortunately, we don’t seem to get sufficient iron in our …
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When it comes to eating fruits in diabetes, it can be quite confusing. Patients often wish to know what fruits they can eat, and what they should avoid if they have diabetes. Given the variety of fruits we have in India, I always have a problem answering them! However, I will go on to talk …
We Indians love our tea. Various kinds of research have been conducted with the aim to find out the possible health benefits found in tea drinking. Presently, there is growing evidence showing that drinking tea could ward off some of the very serious conditions including dehydration, cancer, diabetes and obesity. Actually, studies show that drinking …
Anti-oxidants – have you heard of these? It is a term that is often thrown around when people talk about staying healthy. There are a number of different foods available that are rich in anti-oxidants. These have a number of positive effects on your health. Here, I will quickly discuss some of the common foods …
Omega 3 fatty acids – Surely you have heard of these? Many of us who live in the western world are probably already taking supplements that contain omega 3 fatty acids in order to enhance our health. Over the years, a lot of research has been conducted that has shown omega fatty acids, particularly omega …
Soluble fiber is gaining popularity in the recent years, and is becoming renowned as a food that has a number of protective effects on our health and heart. Broadly classified, fibers that are present in our foods are either insoluble or soluble. In simple terms, insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water, while soluble fiber …
