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Beneficial Foods
Posted : ASTHA , Jan. 23, 2012
Apples Protects your heart Prevents constipation Blocks diarrhea Improves lung capacity Cushions joints Apricots Combats cancer Controls blood pressure Saves your eyesight Shields against Alzheimer's Slows aging process Bananas Protects your heart Quiets a cough Strengthens bones Controls blood pressure Blocks diarrhea Beans Prevents constipation Helps hemorrhoids Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Stabilizes blood sugar Cabbage Combats cancer Prevents constipation Promotes ...
Posted : ASTHA , Jan. 23, 2012
Apples Protects your heart Prevents constipation Blocks diarrhea Improves lung capacity Cushions joints Apricots Combats cancer Controls blood pressure Saves your eyesight Shields against Alzheimer's Slows aging process Bananas Protects your heart Quiets a cough Strengthens bones Controls blood pressure Blocks diarrhea Beans Prevents constipation Helps hemorrhoids Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Stabilizes blood sugar Cabbage Combats cancer Prevents constipation Promotes ...
Fast Facts
Posted : Dr Rohit Mehra, Aug. 20, 2011
Anna Hazare health stats Age 74 Weight 72 Kgs Medical Condition Age related mild hypertension. No Diabetes. Vital parameters Blood Pressure:150/90 Heart Beat: 90 per minute Blood sugar: Normal Current Intake 3 to 4 litres of water per day Physical Activity Minimal Irish Hunger Strike of 1981 In 1981, members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) imprisoned in England went ...
Posted : Dr Rohit Mehra, Aug. 20, 2011
Anna Hazare health stats Age 74 Weight 72 Kgs Medical Condition Age related mild hypertension. No Diabetes. Vital parameters Blood Pressure:150/90 Heart Beat: 90 per minute Blood sugar: Normal Current Intake 3 to 4 litres of water per day Physical Activity Minimal Irish Hunger Strike of 1981 In 1981, members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) imprisoned in England went ...
Health Benefits of Fasting
Posted : Vivek Vichare, Aug. 18, 2011
'A genuine fast cleanses the body, mind and soul. It crucifies the flesh and to that extent sets the soul free.'- Gandhiji Great leaders such as Gandhiji and recently Anna Hazare have demonstrated the importance of fasting. The myriad benefits of prolonged, scientific fasting occur on three levels - physiologically, psychologically and spiritually. The focus of the article is to ...
Posted : Vivek Vichare, Aug. 18, 2011
'A genuine fast cleanses the body, mind and soul. It crucifies the flesh and to that extent sets the soul free.'- Gandhiji Great leaders such as Gandhiji and recently Anna Hazare have demonstrated the importance of fasting. The myriad benefits of prolonged, scientific fasting occur on three levels - physiologically, psychologically and spiritually. The focus of the article is to ...
Significance of fruit salads in our life
Posted : Dr. Ankur, April 30, 2011
Fruit salad is a special dish containing several types of fruits and served in a liquid. Fruit salads are the common appetizer. However, it has great significance in our lives depending on the amount taken. Here are some of the facts that prove its importance: Calories – Fresh fruit salads contain 96 calories which is exact 4.8 percent of daily ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, April 30, 2011
Fruit salad is a special dish containing several types of fruits and served in a liquid. Fruit salads are the common appetizer. However, it has great significance in our lives depending on the amount taken. Here are some of the facts that prove its importance: Calories – Fresh fruit salads contain 96 calories which is exact 4.8 percent of daily ...
Utilizing holidays for good health in children
Posted : Dr. Ankur, April 24, 2011
Nowadays, children are used to getting lots of gifts on innumerable occasions like birthday parties, gatherings, social activities, on achieving good results and many more instances. But generally the gifts are in the form of junk foods like chocolates or cakes, toys and hobby books and materials or even expensive clothes and outings. But in all this, health of the ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, April 24, 2011
Nowadays, children are used to getting lots of gifts on innumerable occasions like birthday parties, gatherings, social activities, on achieving good results and many more instances. But generally the gifts are in the form of junk foods like chocolates or cakes, toys and hobby books and materials or even expensive clothes and outings. But in all this, health of the ...
Tomato health benefits: Improve Your Health
Posted : Dr. Ankur, April 13, 2011
Tomatoes are enriched and loaded with several minerals and nutrients that can be useful in the health problems of individuals. It is incredibly full of nutrient contents such as vitamin A, C, B, K, coumaric acid, Calcium, lycopene, and many others that can be used to develop good health. A tomato has been considered forever as the best ingredient ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, April 13, 2011
Tomatoes are enriched and loaded with several minerals and nutrients that can be useful in the health problems of individuals. It is incredibly full of nutrient contents such as vitamin A, C, B, K, coumaric acid, Calcium, lycopene, and many others that can be used to develop good health. A tomato has been considered forever as the best ingredient ...
Effective nutritional tips
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, April 12, 2011
Do we eat to live or live to eat is the question largely making circles around. Why? The food is eaten more with the intent of satisfying the taste buds rather than to fulfill the nutritional requirement of the body. The junk foods although taste good, do not satisfy your body’s essential needs and hence you always feel hungry and ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, April 12, 2011
Do we eat to live or live to eat is the question largely making circles around. Why? The food is eaten more with the intent of satisfying the taste buds rather than to fulfill the nutritional requirement of the body. The junk foods although taste good, do not satisfy your body’s essential needs and hence you always feel hungry and ...
Health benefits of almonds
Posted : Dr. Ankur, March 31, 2011
Good old brown nut- almond is used in so many health benefitting things that you can simply loose counting it. Some of the most common health benefits of almonds are being relieved from respiratory disorders, constipation, anemia, diabetes, impotency general health disorders, and coup. It is also widely used in skin care and hair care cosmetics. Almonds are grown more ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, March 31, 2011
Good old brown nut- almond is used in so many health benefitting things that you can simply loose counting it. Some of the most common health benefits of almonds are being relieved from respiratory disorders, constipation, anemia, diabetes, impotency general health disorders, and coup. It is also widely used in skin care and hair care cosmetics. Almonds are grown more ...
Nourishing a child
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, March 31, 2011
Nutrition plays a vital role in the development of a child. In other words, child nutrition and nourishment goes hand in hand invariably. It prevents several critical illness and diseases such as digestive problem, cardio problems, obesity, diabetes and many more. Nowadays, children get fascinated about junk foods incredibly. They are completely unaware of the harms and side effects of ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, March 31, 2011
Nutrition plays a vital role in the development of a child. In other words, child nutrition and nourishment goes hand in hand invariably. It prevents several critical illness and diseases such as digestive problem, cardio problems, obesity, diabetes and many more. Nowadays, children get fascinated about junk foods incredibly. They are completely unaware of the harms and side effects of ...
Spinach to Boost up Health
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, March 31, 2011
Are you wondering to find the best and healthy green leafs to cook? Spinach is one of the best green substances to prevent several types of disease. Spinach contains numerous minerals, vitamins and other nutrition that give all substantial factors to the human body to keep healthy. It is a nutritional powerhouse containing vitamin C, carotenoids, and fiber. There are ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, March 31, 2011
Are you wondering to find the best and healthy green leafs to cook? Spinach is one of the best green substances to prevent several types of disease. Spinach contains numerous minerals, vitamins and other nutrition that give all substantial factors to the human body to keep healthy. It is a nutritional powerhouse containing vitamin C, carotenoids, and fiber. There are ...
Top breakfast myths
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, March 12, 2011
Do you know why the meal we take early in the morning is called breakfast. Because it is the first meal which we take after long hours of sleep and the gap is as long as 8 to 10 hours. Since during sleep we are on some sort of fast, the term breakfast has been coined. But still there are ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, March 12, 2011
Do you know why the meal we take early in the morning is called breakfast. Because it is the first meal which we take after long hours of sleep and the gap is as long as 8 to 10 hours. Since during sleep we are on some sort of fast, the term breakfast has been coined. But still there are ...
Why do we need nutrition?
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 26, 2011
Have you seen any vehicle running without fuel or any cell running without battery? Even the battery in our mobile needs to be charged after a period of time! Similarly our body too needs energy, strength, immunity to grow healthy and fit. The things or components which provide all the essential things for the growth of a body are the ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 26, 2011
Have you seen any vehicle running without fuel or any cell running without battery? Even the battery in our mobile needs to be charged after a period of time! Similarly our body too needs energy, strength, immunity to grow healthy and fit. The things or components which provide all the essential things for the growth of a body are the ...
Benefits of eating fiber rich diet
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Feb. 23, 2011
Diets and dieticians have been common words in the recent times. And every dietician apart from advising low calorie diet also instructs to include fibers daily in every meal. So one might wonder, after having all the proteins, fats, carbohydrates in right measure, why should fiber be included in diet. It’s like keeping a broom at home even after having ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Feb. 23, 2011
Diets and dieticians have been common words in the recent times. And every dietician apart from advising low calorie diet also instructs to include fibers daily in every meal. So one might wonder, after having all the proteins, fats, carbohydrates in right measure, why should fiber be included in diet. It’s like keeping a broom at home even after having ...
Blissful Papaya
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 16, 2011
The papaya fruit is incredibly a rich source of proteolytic enzymes which is useful in digestion of proteins. It is a complete healthy fruit which is also called “Fruit of Angels” by the people. It is full of antioxidants which is best for intestinal as well as cardiovascular health. One of the most significant enzymes is papain which is extracted ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 16, 2011
The papaya fruit is incredibly a rich source of proteolytic enzymes which is useful in digestion of proteins. It is a complete healthy fruit which is also called “Fruit of Angels” by the people. It is full of antioxidants which is best for intestinal as well as cardiovascular health. One of the most significant enzymes is papain which is extracted ...
Health benefits of coconut water
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 11, 2011
Who would have thought that the tough coconut inside can carry a sweet delicious water. And hence it is rightly called ‘nature’s miracle’. Coconut is called as the wonder fruit because each and every part of coconut is useful- from its tree barks to leaves and from coconut fruit to water. Coconut water has a sweet raw taste and is ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 11, 2011
Who would have thought that the tough coconut inside can carry a sweet delicious water. And hence it is rightly called ‘nature’s miracle’. Coconut is called as the wonder fruit because each and every part of coconut is useful- from its tree barks to leaves and from coconut fruit to water. Coconut water has a sweet raw taste and is ...
Why say no to junk food?
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 11, 2011
It is quite obvious that junk foods are tasty enough so no one can avoid it. You cannot control over your willing to eat junk food. Resisting junk food is not easy i.e. it is a kind of addiction which harms people in many ways. Having this type of food for more than a predefined limit could be harmful ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 11, 2011
It is quite obvious that junk foods are tasty enough so no one can avoid it. You cannot control over your willing to eat junk food. Resisting junk food is not easy i.e. it is a kind of addiction which harms people in many ways. Having this type of food for more than a predefined limit could be harmful ...
Early and light dinner
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 2, 2011
Health these days with responsibilities and hectic schedules has taken a back seat, often people don’t find time to act healthy or involve in active deeds. Though exercising and being on a higher metabolic rate is the key to good health but there are a few aspects involved with diet which when adopted can also contribute immensely. Healthy eating is ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Feb. 2, 2011
Health these days with responsibilities and hectic schedules has taken a back seat, often people don’t find time to act healthy or involve in active deeds. Though exercising and being on a higher metabolic rate is the key to good health but there are a few aspects involved with diet which when adopted can also contribute immensely. Healthy eating is ...
Tips to make health at home
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Jan. 14, 2011
As every one knows, ‘Health is wealth’. This holds true for each of us but you experience its truth more when you fall ill. Minor infections, cough and cold or fever are regular thing and anyone can get affected with it. But when a major illness affects you or near one then it becomes a cause of worry. Nowadays, ultra ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Jan. 14, 2011
As every one knows, ‘Health is wealth’. This holds true for each of us but you experience its truth more when you fall ill. Minor infections, cough and cold or fever are regular thing and anyone can get affected with it. But when a major illness affects you or near one then it becomes a cause of worry. Nowadays, ultra ...
Sunbath often
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 29, 2010
Sunbathing is quite a culture in the western part of the world; people in the European countries crave for sunshine as it is not very common and precious to them for obvious reasons. Whereas in the eastern part with plenty to account for people just avoid the sun exposure with troubles like tanning and skin problems to ponder. With studies ...
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 29, 2010
Sunbathing is quite a culture in the western part of the world; people in the European countries crave for sunshine as it is not very common and precious to them for obvious reasons. Whereas in the eastern part with plenty to account for people just avoid the sun exposure with troubles like tanning and skin problems to ponder. With studies ...
Healthy benefits of curd
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Dec. 27, 2010
Curd is a common dairy product and regular part of our diet. It is also known as Yoghurt and is prepared in a simple manner by fermenting the milk. To obtain this fermented version of milk, lemon or vinegar which contains Lactobacillus bacteria is added to the plain milk and left for sometime. All the liquid is drained and the ...
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Dec. 27, 2010
Curd is a common dairy product and regular part of our diet. It is also known as Yoghurt and is prepared in a simple manner by fermenting the milk. To obtain this fermented version of milk, lemon or vinegar which contains Lactobacillus bacteria is added to the plain milk and left for sometime. All the liquid is drained and the ...
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