Chemicals in Food- Safe or Not?

Food is a perishable item and its quality degrades over a period of time. With increasing demand, and need of import and export of food products, it was essential to find sources, that would prolong the shelf life, and improve the flavour of the food.   The food processing industry, was on the lookout for ingredients that would enhance a food’s crunchiness, colour etc. They then developed additives. 

Leaky gut? Know how to manage!

You often see your doctors turn into a detective when they understand that you have leaky gut. Leaky gut isn’t just a diagnosis but a prognosis that needs to be addressed. Your gut or intestine is a part of gastrointestinal part which starts from your mouth and ends at anus. It does the most important job of processing the food starting from breaking it down, absorption and elimination. This is our biggest immunity system, which the research knows very little about.  

A common digestive disorder - IBS

Irritable bowel syndrome is a colon related disorder which causes discomfort  in daily bowel movements. This could cause constipation or diarrhoea among other symptoms. Although it causes extreme discomfort sometimes, it is not life-threatening but it can be long-lasting condition which can affect your everyday activities.

Fatty liver

The liver naturally stores small amounts of fat. When fat storage exceeds 5%, it results in fatty liver disease. Initially, this doesn’t cause liver damage, however, it is a progressive condition which could take years to develop. It makes the liver vulnerable and susceptible to further injury, inflammation and scarring which is not reversible.   

HEATWAVE

A heatwave is a period of abnormally hot weather generally lasting more than two days. Heatwaves can occur with or without high humidity. They have the potential to cover a large area, exposing a high number of people to hazardous heat. A Heatwave is considered to be happening if the maximum temperature of a station reaches at least 40°C or more for Plains and at least 30°C or more for Hilly regions. 

10 reasons why your body needs healthy foods

Nutrition is a vital part of every individual’s lifestyle. Although, its knowledge is understood by many it is followed by only a few. Healthy eating forms the core of our existence; without food, we won’t be able to survive and function efficiently.

Cinnamon and Blood Sugar Management

Cinnamon is a spice used all over the world. It is obtained from the bark of the cinnamon tree and is added to rice and meat-based dishes. It also finds its way into certain sweets, desserts and pastries.  

Can foods and spices, in particular, be effective in treating health conditions? 

Certain studies have shown that cinnamon helps increase insulin sensitivity and increases lipid metabolism.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition where the body’s T cells attack its own skin cells. This causes scaling of skin because of the rapid build-up of the skin cells at the surface. Typically, skin cells are produced deep inside the layers of skin and slowly rise up to the skin surface

Covid care nutrition guidelines

A strong immunity plays a key role in the prevention and recovery of Covid. It is of utmost importance to build immunity and to prevent re-infection during these challenging times. Following the guidelines below can help to build immunity as a precautionary measure against Covid and also help in a speedy recovery post contracting a Covid infection 

6 Tips to Keep Healthy During the Pandemic

The sudden onset of the recent pandemic has changed everyone’s lifestyle in an unprecedented way. These   changes in lifestyle weren’t limited only to work.  With several lockdowns in place, it also affected in every dimension of life. (1) Studies show that, the change in the daily grind has led to an increase in anxiety and stress levels. 

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