Salt myths #WorldSaltAwarenessWeek If the label on a food product says “sodium-free,” it contains no sodium. Labels can be confusing, but you can figure them out with this cheat sheet: Food labeling rules allow up to 5 mg per serving…
Hidden sources of salt in our diet
#WorldSaltAwarenessWeek Hidden sources of salt in our diet After a diagnosis of heart disease 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 is…
How much salt do we much need – Recommended daily salt intake
How much salt do we much need – Recommended daily salt intake 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 greater…
World Salt Awareness Week 11th march – 17th march
World Salt Awareness Week 11th march – 17th march 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…
Steps for maintaining a Healthy Kidney
Steps for maintaining a Healthy Kidney Kidney performs the central role in a human body. It is as important as Heart or Lungs. Many organs of the body are dependent on Kidney to function healthily. Kidney removes toxic waste and…
World kidney day 2016
World Kidney Day 14th march The theme for 2016 will focus on Kidney Disease & Children: Act Early to Prevent It. To raise awareness about the same, here we are presenting a few interesting facts about kidney. They’re not just…
Working women special
Working women special Continuing with the spirit of Women’s day here we bring to you….. Working women special Always stock, any one green chutney ( mint or coriander), onion chutney, tamarind chutney & tomato chutney in the fridge. This will…
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:…
Maha Shivratri and health benefits of bael leaves
Maha Shivratri and health benefits of bael leaves Maha Shivratri, as the name suggests, is in the honour of Lord Shiva, the third lord of the Trinity (Bramha– the creator, Vishnu–the preserver and Shiva – the destroyer).Shiva is always worshipped…
Heart rate or pulse rate
Heart rate or pulse rate Your heart rate or pulse is the rate at which your heart beats, pumping blood through your body. • To check your heart rate during exercise, stop in the middle of your exercise program to…