Stay tuned …….fight the heat with right foods Mercury is soaring and one can easily suffer a heat stroke on extended exposure to the sun. “Extreme fatigue, thirst, cramps, giddiness are signs of sun stroke. Heat is the most intense…
Indian summer vegetable – CUCUMBER OR KHEERA
Indian summer vegetable – CUCUMBER OR KHEERA Cucumber is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables. Cucumber has 96% water content, which helps in keeping the body hydrated and in regulating body temperature. Cucumber contains a lot of potassium, magnesium and…
Thirsty? you are already dehydrated
Thirsty? you are already dehydrated Remember, thirst isn’t a good predictor of your hydration status. The sensation of being thirsty is an indication that you have already used up much of your body’s available water reserve and it is now…
Hidden sources of salt in our diet
#WorldSaltAwarenessWeek Hidden sources of salt in our diet After a diagnosis of heart disease, BP or kidney disease, “reduce salt intake” is one of the first pieces of advice doctors offer. Sodium contributes to fluid retention, and too much sodium…
How much salt do we much need – Recommended daily salt intake
How much salt do we much need – Recommended daily salt intake #WorldSaltAwarenessWeek Our bodies need salt to survive. Sodium, a major component of salt, can raise blood pressure by causing the body to retain fluid, which leads to a…
How a diet high in salt increases blood pressure
How a diet high in salt increases blood pressure The amount of salt you eat has a direct effect on your blood pressure. Sodium plays a key role in balancing the levels of fluid in our bodies by signaling to…
World Salt awareness week
World Salt Awareness Week was started by the World Action on Salt and Health (WASH). World Salt Awareness Week is a key time for consumers to jumpstart their own diet plan to live a low-sodium lifestyle. By heeding the following…
Salt, Salt table, rock or sea which is the best
#WorldSaltAwarenessWeek Salt salt salt…Table, rock or sea which is the best. It’s like asking mirror mirror on the wall who is the best among all. Table salt, sea salt, and rock salt are all the same thing: sodium chloride. And…
Moongdal or Mogar paratha
High protein, easy on stomach Moong or Mogar paratha a rajasthani delicacy A high protein option for vegetarians especially quality wise, moogar paratha, which is a combination of cereals (wheat flour) and pulses (moongdal) gives you a good combination essential…
Women’s day special – Nutri essentials for women
Women’s day special – Nutri essentials for women On occasion of women’s day here comes the top nutrients for women and where to get them from.These will help reduce a women’s risk of osteoporosis, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. • Calcium:…