Rice Vs Roti Do you also think rice(white) is fattening as compared to wheat roti……think again….both rice and wheat have the same calorie content, the difference is in the fibre content, rotis are rich in complex carbohydrates, same is true…
Healthy Gifting options
Healthy Gifting options Celebrations and healthy foods hardly go together…right. However there are lots of healthy gift ideas, you just need to explore. I am not talking about low sugar or sugar free chocolates, sweets which still have high fat…
All About Carrot Halwa
All About Carrot Halwa So the season of bright red carrots is in,reminding you of gajjar ka halwa right. Many of my clients ask me if they can have carrot halwa n here it is.Carrots brims with beta carotene, which…
Calcium interferes with iron absorption
Calcium interferes with iron absorption The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that calcium consumption interferes with iron absorption. Therefore Calcium should be avoided with iron supplement, also do not take iron supplements with milk or other dairy products as…
Caffeine and Iron absorption
Caffeine and Iron absorption Caffeine interferes with the body’s absorption of iron, which is necessary for red blood cell production. Drinking caffeine at the same time as an iron source can reduce absorption by up to 80%, according to the…
Vitamin C and Iron absorption
Vitamin C and Iron absorption Vitamin C enhances iron absorption to as much as 30 percent. Combining heme (Heme iron is found in animal foods that originally contained hemoglobin, such as red meats, fish, and poultry and is better absorbed)…
Creative ways to increase water consumption in winters
Creative ways to increase water consumption in winters If you find it cumbersome to force yourself to drink plain old water all the time, there are several other interesting ways to ensure you’re getting the right amount of water: •Fall…
Do I really need a lot of water in winter?
Do I really need a lot of water in winter? During winter- the temperature drops and sweating is less; that is the reason we have less desire to drink water- not feeling thirsty. However, there is no change in the…
New Year, New Start, New You!
New Year, New Start, New You! New Year, New Start, New You! Welcome the new year—a perfect time to start a journey toward better health. Its time to fine tune your diet and exercise habits. Granted, changing these habits is…
Can fat turn into muscle?
Can fat turn into muscle? How many time have you heard this hilarious fats and muscles myth? Yes, this is one fats and muscles myth that will never go away. Get this straight. Fat will never turn into muscle and…