NUTRITIONAL GUIDE
Carbohydrates To supply food energy & help body use nutrients.Food Sources Cereals-rice, chappati, pohe, rawa, maida, potato, corn,sugar,jam, honey, jaggery,dry fruit, bananas.Deficiency leads to Insufficient energy-lead to ‘marasmus’ in children and loss of weight in adults.
Proteins Build & repair tissues & fight infections.Food Sources Milk,curd,lassi, cheese,dals, dry bean,ground nuts, other nuts, and oil seeds, breads, cereals & grains.Deficiency leads to Growth retardation ,loss of weight, anemia, infection, lethargy & fatigue.
Fats Supply food energy Food Sources Fat & oil,ghee,buttercrea m,
vanaspati.Deficiency leads to Impaired absorption & skin disease.
Calcium To build bones & teeth, clotting of blood .Food Sources Milk, curd, cheese, dry ragi, sesame seeds, leaves of colocasia, chawli, drumstick & radis.Deficiency leads to Pain in bones of legs and back, weakness & easy susceptibility to bone fractures.
Phosphorus To build bones & teeth, clotting of blood .Food Sources Milk, curd, cheese, dry ragi, sesame seeds, leaves of colocasia, chawli, drumstick & radis.Deficiency leads to Pain in bones of legs and back, weakness & easy susceptibility to bone fractures.
Iron Form haemoglobin.Food Sources Dark green leafy vegetables,whole cereals,ragi, bajra,dals, dry beans. Deficiency leads to ‘Anaemia’.
Iodine Component of thyroxine Food Sources Iodized salt.Deficiency leads to Goitre,child phys.& mental retard.
Vitamin A Growth & development.Food Sources Dark green &yellow vegetables, radish tops, spinach, carrot, mango, papaya, ghee, butter.Deficiency leads to Night blindness & ulceration of cornea in eyes, low resistance to infections.
Vitamin B Appetite &healthy nervous system. Food Sources Whole wheat products, dals, parboiled rice, fresh peas and beans.Deficiency leads to Affect the nervous system, gastro intestinal & cardio vascular systems.
Vitamin C Resist infection, healing of wounds.Food Sources Amla, guava, cashew apple, drumstick leaves, cabbage, radish tops, citric fruit, tomato.Deficiency leads to Swelling, infection and bleeding of gums with fever,vomiting & cartilage.
Vitamin D Strong bones & teeth.Food Sources Sunlight, butter.Deficiency leads to Weakening of the skeletol system.
Vitamin E Preserve fatty acid,vit.A, C.Food Sources Vegetable oil,cereal,legume & pulse,nut & oilseed,dark green leafy veg.Deficiency leads to Health Deficiency.
Vitamin K Help blood clotting.Food Sources Green leafy vegetable,tomato,
cauliflower, milk.Deficiency leads to Delayed wound healing.
Water helps to Digest food, regulate body temp.& body pH.
Food Sources Water, tea, coffee, juices, buttermilk, lassi, coconut water.
Deficiency leads to Dehydration , fatigue & headache.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Nutrition (FAQs)
Nutrition (FAQs)
Naini Setalvad is a renowned dietician and nutritionist based in Mumbai. She writes and conducts seminars on nutrition. Ask her those niggly questions on getting the right nutrition in this age of yummy junk food.
Q: Q.hii mam i m 27 year old height 5.3 n my weight is 67 i want to loss weight ..my face, hips,stomoch is so fatty..so lps tell me wht i eat n tell me that k mujhe ko din main kitne time walking karna chaiye.. saba
A: A.You need to follow a regular exercise pattern. Start being active – climb stairs, walk to wherever you have to go, go for a one hour walk everyday, march on the spot, skip. Also, eat healthy – stop fried foods, refined flour, aerated drinks, and processed ready made foods. Have lots of water and fruits.
Q: Q.i havee so many black scars due to pimples so pls tell me to glow my skin and good diet to reduce my weight i am 32 years navjot nagpal
A: A.. Have lots of water, herbal teas, nuts and fruits between meals. Also, avoid eating fried foods, refined flour, aerated drinks, pickles, alcohol, and ready made processed foods. These rob the body of nutrients making your skin look tired and dull. Also, add some form of exercise – a walk, swim anything. It is almost like getting a facial as your blood circulation increases.
Q: Q.I am 23 year guy having a problem with lower weight. I am trying alot to increase my muscle, chest,etc. but no use. please suggest. Mahendar
A: A.Start eating nuts and fruits. Also, exercise is needed for everyone, even if you are thin. You could try going for a walk, or a jog, or a swim thrice a week. Also, please remember you do not need to eat fatty food just to gain weight. These foods will just make you lethargic and unhealthy. Eat sensibly and healthy.
Q: Q.i am 14 yrs girl and i am very slim and want to become fit.give me some tips and suggestion of working on it and plz mail on my id thakz and reply soon kriti
A: A.Start eating nuts and fruits. Also, exercise is needed for everyone, even if you are thin. You could try going for a walk, or a jog, or a swim thrice a week. Also, please remember you do not need to eat fatty food just to gain weight. These foods will just make you lethargic and unhealthy. Eat sensibly and healthy.
Q: Q.I am 32 years old normal is size. I am working for 9-6 desk joB. I hv gained weight of appox 5-6 kgs . what would be my diet chart? pls. help Abha
A: A.You need to start exercising because you do not have an active job. Start with a walk, jog or a swim thrice a week. Also, eat sensibly i.e. – do not eat fried foods, refined flours, aerated drinks and alcohol. This should help you get on the right track towards health
Q: Q.hello mam. im just 16 years and m getting healthy bcoz of taking my medicines. any thing does not digest in me. stomch bcome so tight that im unable to eat. plz help me what shall i do? avneet
A: A.What medicines are you talking about? I cant say anything unless I know what exactly you are having. You seem to be constipated. For that, I would have to know your diet.
04/12/2008
Q: Q. hello mam i am so slim i wnt to become little fit amala
A: A. Before we start on any dietary changes it is necessary to do your entire blood profile i.e. B12, D3, calcium, C.B.C., total cholesterol, blood sugar fasting and stools E.S.R. This is needed so we know that they are no deficiencies or disorders. Till then add nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts and almonds about 200 Gms. Have milk with honey and 2 bananas daily. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. It stops weight loss, increases size, as chemicals pumped in them to make them look big are indirectly ingested by us. Eat early dinner by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine.
Q: Q.helo mam i jst wnt to reduced my hips.the inches has been increased i tried many exercises bt its still the same. aakriti sharma
A: A. Before we start on any dietary changes it is necessary to do your entire blood profile i.e. B12, D3, calcium, C.B.C., total cholesterol, blood sugar fasting and stools E.S.R. This is needed so we know that they are no deficiencies or disorders. Till then add nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts and almonds about 200 Gms. Have milk with honey and 2 bananas daily. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. It stops weight loss, increases size, as chemicals pumped in them to make them look big are indirectly ingested by us. Eat early dinner by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine.
Q: Q.i am 20 yr old i am very obese 85kgs please suggest me a good diet plan rashmirani
A: A. Yoga is the best exercise for losing the weight and is a permanent method. Alternate with walking, swimming, dancing etc. Have organic honey with hot water and lemon in the morn. And only fruits till twelve. A salad and veges with both your meals and only two serving of protein in the entire day. Alcohol is a total no-no. Avoid – Fried sweets, chocolates, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed food, sherbets, honey, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, jaggery, ghee, smoking, red meat, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juice, nuts. Turn all foods to organic foods, have plenty of water. Make sure your food is prepared in minimum oil – Try ground nut, sesame, mustard or olive oil.
Q: Q.i want to reduce my wait. i drank plenty of water. eat fruits. vegetables, nuts, i do everything, i m veg. i go for jogging also. i want to slimmy face. its gollu mollu . plz help me wht i've to do. u r my last hope. i need ur help. PRIYA
A: A. Include al kinds of fruits and vegetables in your diet everyday. They supply essential vitamins, minerals and fiber. They also provide bulk giving you a sensation of fullness and prevent you from eating more fattening foods. Vegetables and fruits are an excellent source of natural sugars and antioxidants. Include nuts and seeds in your diet. Have plenty of water throughout the day. You do not need to avoid rice but you can have a lesser quantity in the day. Avoid fried foods, sweets, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed, refined food, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, smoking, red meat, chocolates, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juices and too much oil. Go organic! Brands like Conscious and Greenway sell organic products which boost your health significantly. You could follow the diet given below First thing in the morn: 1 glass warm water with honey and lemon squeezed. Breakfast: 2 Fruits + 50 gms oats + 1 cup skimmed milk or 1 cup yoghurt Mid Morn: 4 Dates or 4 dried figs/prunes Lunch: Salad + Veges+ 2 rotis (bajra/jav/ragi – 50 gms) Mid Evening: 30 gms Nuts + green tea Dinner: Salad + Veges + Soup (not packaged)/rasam + 1 cup dal/pulses + brown rice/ steamed rice/ rotis (75 gms atta) Add plenty of water to your diet. You must regularly walk for at least 40 mins everyday. Include yoga and deep breathing to your routine as your variation.
04/12/2008
Q: Q.I am 21 years.I am 60 kgs and my hieght is 5.1'I wish to loose weight, plese suggest a proper diet.I love eating pizza, and my daily routine starts from 7.30 in the morning and ends at around 12.oo in the night. nidhi dube
A: A.First and foremost stop eating junbk food. It is carcinogenic in nature and is slowly and steadilky harming your body. Avoid caffeine, fried foods, sweets, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed, refined food, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, smoking, red meat, chocolates, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juices and too much oil Replace aerated drinks to good old water and you can have iced herbal teas instead of sherbets. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of weight gain, degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. Eat breakfast like a king. For all meals, half the plate should include vegetables; the other half should be your grain and protein with minimum amount of fat. Eat your dinner early by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables, filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Make it a point to incorporate exercise daily. A walk, swim, climbing the stairs etc. will help you remain fit and help you in your weight loss.
Q: Q.i love oily and fried food but my pimples are getting me into trouble.i also wamt to loose weight as fast as possible. i am 5 feet 2.5 inches.how do i control my diet without affecting my studies?coz i can concentrate better if i munch on somethini've got out of shape especially my abdominal area and thighs sneha
A: A. Your diet should majorly consist of fruits and vegetables. Add plenty of water to hydrate yourself, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables therefore add a salad to both your meals and 3 fruits in the day. Also include nuts in your diet for the natural good fats. Seeds like mustard and sunflower should also be included in your diet. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known organic cold pressed oil brands are Greenway, Panchvati and Conscious. Add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Avoid eating fried sweets, chocolates, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed food, sherbets, honey, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, jaggery, ghee, smoking, red meat, egg yolk, ice creams, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juice and nuts. Make it a point to incorporate exercise daily. A walk, swim, climbing the stairs etc. will help you remain fit and help you in your weight loss.
Q: Q.Hello Mam im 24 yrs old and my weight is only 42 kgs accordiung to my height it should be 50 plus but i tried to put on weight which is not happening and im getting married in March i wanna put on weight so kindly advice me on this thanks in advance sindhu singh
A: A.Before we start on any dietary changes it is necessary to do your entire blood profile i.e. B12, D3, calcium, C.B.C., total cholesterol, blood sugar fasting and stools E.S.R. This is needed so we know that they are no deficiencies or disorders. Till then add nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts and almonds about 200 Gms. Have milk with honey and 2 bananas daily. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. It stops weight loss, increases size, as chemicals pumped in them to make them look big are indirectly ingested by us. Eat early dinner by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine.
Q: Q.I am over weight by 5 kgs and i want to loose my weight within 6 months because i am getting maried.Kindly sugest me few tips to maintain my weight after marraige also. Gargi
A: A. Avoid caffeine, fried foods, sweets, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed, refined food, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, smoking, red meat, chocolates, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juices and too much oil Replace aerated drinks to good old water and you can have iced herbal teas instead of sherbets. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of weight gain, degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. Eat breakfast like a king. For all meals, half the plate should include vegetables; the other half should be your grain and protein with minimum amount of fat. Eat your dinner early by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables, filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Make it a point to incorporate exercise daily. A walk, swim, climbing the stairs etc. will help you remain fit and help you in your weight loss.
Q: Q.hi mam. i am a 22 yrs girl. i hv a wheatish complexion. though i don't hv pimples on my face it looks dull n lifeless. how to get a charming and glowin face. i also hv d problem of dark circle. pls help. deepa
A: A.Your diet should majorly consist of fruits and vegetables. Add plenty of water to hydrate yourself, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables therefore add a salad to both your meals and 3 fruits in the day. Also include nuts in your diet for the natural good fats. Seeds like mustard and sunflower should also be included in your diet. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known organic cold pressed oil brands are Greenway, Panchvati and Conscious. Add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Avoid eating fried sweets, chocolates, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed food, sherbets, honey, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, jaggery, ghee, smoking, red meat, egg yolk, ice creams, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juice and nuts.
Q: Q.hi naini. I m Neha.my age is 24 years.my weight is 75 kg i want to reduce my wait. i do excersise every day i walk 30 min but my wait is not loss pls give me some diet tips.PLs Pls help me .but i tell you one thing ones upon i took a medicin for lose the wait .it is trio slim 120.it is good for helth or not?can we reduce the weight with medicin?PLs Pls Help me. neha raval
A: A.. Dear Neha. Medicines to reduce weught should never be taken as you will never know what will be the long term effect on your health. Follow some of the tips given below. Weight loss should be slow and steady.. anything drastic which just be bad for your health in the long run. Eat your dinner early by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables, filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Avoid caffeine, fried foods, sweets, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed, refined food, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, smoking, red meat, chocolates, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juices and too much oil Replace aerated drinks to good old water and you can have iced herbal teas instead of sherbets. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of weight gain, degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. Eat breakfast like a king. For all meals, half the plate should include vegetables; the other half should be your grain and protein with minimum amount of fat. Make it a point to incorporate exercise daily. A walk, swim, climbing the stairs etc. will help you remain fit and help you in your weight loss.
Source : MSN India
Naini Setalvad is a renowned dietician and nutritionist based in Mumbai. She writes and conducts seminars on nutrition. Ask her those niggly questions on getting the right nutrition in this age of yummy junk food.
Q: Q.hii mam i m 27 year old height 5.3 n my weight is 67 i want to loss weight ..my face, hips,stomoch is so fatty..so lps tell me wht i eat n tell me that k mujhe ko din main kitne time walking karna chaiye.. saba
A: A.You need to follow a regular exercise pattern. Start being active – climb stairs, walk to wherever you have to go, go for a one hour walk everyday, march on the spot, skip. Also, eat healthy – stop fried foods, refined flour, aerated drinks, and processed ready made foods. Have lots of water and fruits.
Q: Q.i havee so many black scars due to pimples so pls tell me to glow my skin and good diet to reduce my weight i am 32 years navjot nagpal
A: A.. Have lots of water, herbal teas, nuts and fruits between meals. Also, avoid eating fried foods, refined flour, aerated drinks, pickles, alcohol, and ready made processed foods. These rob the body of nutrients making your skin look tired and dull. Also, add some form of exercise – a walk, swim anything. It is almost like getting a facial as your blood circulation increases.
Q: Q.I am 23 year guy having a problem with lower weight. I am trying alot to increase my muscle, chest,etc. but no use. please suggest. Mahendar
A: A.Start eating nuts and fruits. Also, exercise is needed for everyone, even if you are thin. You could try going for a walk, or a jog, or a swim thrice a week. Also, please remember you do not need to eat fatty food just to gain weight. These foods will just make you lethargic and unhealthy. Eat sensibly and healthy.
Q: Q.i am 14 yrs girl and i am very slim and want to become fit.give me some tips and suggestion of working on it and plz mail on my id thakz and reply soon kriti
A: A.Start eating nuts and fruits. Also, exercise is needed for everyone, even if you are thin. You could try going for a walk, or a jog, or a swim thrice a week. Also, please remember you do not need to eat fatty food just to gain weight. These foods will just make you lethargic and unhealthy. Eat sensibly and healthy.
Q: Q.I am 32 years old normal is size. I am working for 9-6 desk joB. I hv gained weight of appox 5-6 kgs . what would be my diet chart? pls. help Abha
A: A.You need to start exercising because you do not have an active job. Start with a walk, jog or a swim thrice a week. Also, eat sensibly i.e. – do not eat fried foods, refined flours, aerated drinks and alcohol. This should help you get on the right track towards health
Q: Q.hello mam. im just 16 years and m getting healthy bcoz of taking my medicines. any thing does not digest in me. stomch bcome so tight that im unable to eat. plz help me what shall i do? avneet
A: A.What medicines are you talking about? I cant say anything unless I know what exactly you are having. You seem to be constipated. For that, I would have to know your diet.
04/12/2008
Q: Q. hello mam i am so slim i wnt to become little fit amala
A: A. Before we start on any dietary changes it is necessary to do your entire blood profile i.e. B12, D3, calcium, C.B.C., total cholesterol, blood sugar fasting and stools E.S.R. This is needed so we know that they are no deficiencies or disorders. Till then add nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts and almonds about 200 Gms. Have milk with honey and 2 bananas daily. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. It stops weight loss, increases size, as chemicals pumped in them to make them look big are indirectly ingested by us. Eat early dinner by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine.
Q: Q.helo mam i jst wnt to reduced my hips.the inches has been increased i tried many exercises bt its still the same. aakriti sharma
A: A. Before we start on any dietary changes it is necessary to do your entire blood profile i.e. B12, D3, calcium, C.B.C., total cholesterol, blood sugar fasting and stools E.S.R. This is needed so we know that they are no deficiencies or disorders. Till then add nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts and almonds about 200 Gms. Have milk with honey and 2 bananas daily. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. It stops weight loss, increases size, as chemicals pumped in them to make them look big are indirectly ingested by us. Eat early dinner by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine.
Q: Q.i am 20 yr old i am very obese 85kgs please suggest me a good diet plan rashmirani
A: A. Yoga is the best exercise for losing the weight and is a permanent method. Alternate with walking, swimming, dancing etc. Have organic honey with hot water and lemon in the morn. And only fruits till twelve. A salad and veges with both your meals and only two serving of protein in the entire day. Alcohol is a total no-no. Avoid – Fried sweets, chocolates, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed food, sherbets, honey, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, jaggery, ghee, smoking, red meat, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juice, nuts. Turn all foods to organic foods, have plenty of water. Make sure your food is prepared in minimum oil – Try ground nut, sesame, mustard or olive oil.
Q: Q.i want to reduce my wait. i drank plenty of water. eat fruits. vegetables, nuts, i do everything, i m veg. i go for jogging also. i want to slimmy face. its gollu mollu . plz help me wht i've to do. u r my last hope. i need ur help. PRIYA
A: A. Include al kinds of fruits and vegetables in your diet everyday. They supply essential vitamins, minerals and fiber. They also provide bulk giving you a sensation of fullness and prevent you from eating more fattening foods. Vegetables and fruits are an excellent source of natural sugars and antioxidants. Include nuts and seeds in your diet. Have plenty of water throughout the day. You do not need to avoid rice but you can have a lesser quantity in the day. Avoid fried foods, sweets, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed, refined food, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, smoking, red meat, chocolates, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juices and too much oil. Go organic! Brands like Conscious and Greenway sell organic products which boost your health significantly. You could follow the diet given below First thing in the morn: 1 glass warm water with honey and lemon squeezed. Breakfast: 2 Fruits + 50 gms oats + 1 cup skimmed milk or 1 cup yoghurt Mid Morn: 4 Dates or 4 dried figs/prunes Lunch: Salad + Veges+ 2 rotis (bajra/jav/ragi – 50 gms) Mid Evening: 30 gms Nuts + green tea Dinner: Salad + Veges + Soup (not packaged)/rasam + 1 cup dal/pulses + brown rice/ steamed rice/ rotis (75 gms atta) Add plenty of water to your diet. You must regularly walk for at least 40 mins everyday. Include yoga and deep breathing to your routine as your variation.
04/12/2008
Q: Q.I am 21 years.I am 60 kgs and my hieght is 5.1'I wish to loose weight, plese suggest a proper diet.I love eating pizza, and my daily routine starts from 7.30 in the morning and ends at around 12.oo in the night. nidhi dube
A: A.First and foremost stop eating junbk food. It is carcinogenic in nature and is slowly and steadilky harming your body. Avoid caffeine, fried foods, sweets, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed, refined food, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, smoking, red meat, chocolates, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juices and too much oil Replace aerated drinks to good old water and you can have iced herbal teas instead of sherbets. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of weight gain, degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. Eat breakfast like a king. For all meals, half the plate should include vegetables; the other half should be your grain and protein with minimum amount of fat. Eat your dinner early by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables, filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Make it a point to incorporate exercise daily. A walk, swim, climbing the stairs etc. will help you remain fit and help you in your weight loss.
Q: Q.i love oily and fried food but my pimples are getting me into trouble.i also wamt to loose weight as fast as possible. i am 5 feet 2.5 inches.how do i control my diet without affecting my studies?coz i can concentrate better if i munch on somethini've got out of shape especially my abdominal area and thighs sneha
A: A. Your diet should majorly consist of fruits and vegetables. Add plenty of water to hydrate yourself, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables therefore add a salad to both your meals and 3 fruits in the day. Also include nuts in your diet for the natural good fats. Seeds like mustard and sunflower should also be included in your diet. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known organic cold pressed oil brands are Greenway, Panchvati and Conscious. Add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Avoid eating fried sweets, chocolates, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed food, sherbets, honey, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, jaggery, ghee, smoking, red meat, egg yolk, ice creams, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juice and nuts. Make it a point to incorporate exercise daily. A walk, swim, climbing the stairs etc. will help you remain fit and help you in your weight loss.
Q: Q.Hello Mam im 24 yrs old and my weight is only 42 kgs accordiung to my height it should be 50 plus but i tried to put on weight which is not happening and im getting married in March i wanna put on weight so kindly advice me on this thanks in advance sindhu singh
A: A.Before we start on any dietary changes it is necessary to do your entire blood profile i.e. B12, D3, calcium, C.B.C., total cholesterol, blood sugar fasting and stools E.S.R. This is needed so we know that they are no deficiencies or disorders. Till then add nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts and almonds about 200 Gms. Have milk with honey and 2 bananas daily. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. It stops weight loss, increases size, as chemicals pumped in them to make them look big are indirectly ingested by us. Eat early dinner by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine.
Q: Q.I am over weight by 5 kgs and i want to loose my weight within 6 months because i am getting maried.Kindly sugest me few tips to maintain my weight after marraige also. Gargi
A: A. Avoid caffeine, fried foods, sweets, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed, refined food, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, smoking, red meat, chocolates, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juices and too much oil Replace aerated drinks to good old water and you can have iced herbal teas instead of sherbets. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of weight gain, degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. Eat breakfast like a king. For all meals, half the plate should include vegetables; the other half should be your grain and protein with minimum amount of fat. Eat your dinner early by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables, filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Make it a point to incorporate exercise daily. A walk, swim, climbing the stairs etc. will help you remain fit and help you in your weight loss.
Q: Q.hi mam. i am a 22 yrs girl. i hv a wheatish complexion. though i don't hv pimples on my face it looks dull n lifeless. how to get a charming and glowin face. i also hv d problem of dark circle. pls help. deepa
A: A.Your diet should majorly consist of fruits and vegetables. Add plenty of water to hydrate yourself, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables therefore add a salad to both your meals and 3 fruits in the day. Also include nuts in your diet for the natural good fats. Seeds like mustard and sunflower should also be included in your diet. Use filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard. Some common known organic cold pressed oil brands are Greenway, Panchvati and Conscious. Add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Avoid eating fried sweets, chocolates, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed food, sherbets, honey, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, jaggery, ghee, smoking, red meat, egg yolk, ice creams, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juice and nuts.
Q: Q.hi naini. I m Neha.my age is 24 years.my weight is 75 kg i want to reduce my wait. i do excersise every day i walk 30 min but my wait is not loss pls give me some diet tips.PLs Pls help me .but i tell you one thing ones upon i took a medicin for lose the wait .it is trio slim 120.it is good for helth or not?can we reduce the weight with medicin?PLs Pls Help me. neha raval
A: A.. Dear Neha. Medicines to reduce weught should never be taken as you will never know what will be the long term effect on your health. Follow some of the tips given below. Weight loss should be slow and steady.. anything drastic which just be bad for your health in the long run. Eat your dinner early by 7.30 to 8p.m. Have plenty of water, whole grains, 50% of the food should be fruits and vegetables, filtered or cold pressed oils like ground nut, sesame mustard Some common known brands are Greenway and Conscious. Cut down on caffeine add herbal teas and infusions like peppermint apple cinnamon, green tea, jasmine. Avoid caffeine, fried foods, sweets, alcohol, aerated drinks, processed, refined food, jams, pickles, butter, cheese, sugar, smoking, red meat, chocolates, egg yolk, ice cream, cakes, cream biscuits, fruit juices and too much oil Replace aerated drinks to good old water and you can have iced herbal teas instead of sherbets. Shift to organic food as chemicals is the cause of weight gain, degenerative disease and depletes calcium and vitamins, causes a lot of body pain. Eat breakfast like a king. For all meals, half the plate should include vegetables; the other half should be your grain and protein with minimum amount of fat. Make it a point to incorporate exercise daily. A walk, swim, climbing the stairs etc. will help you remain fit and help you in your weight loss.
Source : MSN India
Sore Throat
Sore Throat
What causes sore throats?
Sore throats can be caused by many things. Viruses (like those that cause colds) can lead to a sore throat. Bacteria can also cause a sore throat, as can smoking, breathing polluted air, drinking alcohol, and hay fever and other allergies.
What is tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis means swelling of the tonsils (at the back of your mouth on each side of your throat). It can cause a sore throat and other symptoms. Signs of strep throat and tonsillitis are often alike (see the box below). Tonsillitis is usually caused by bacteria, though sometimes a virus may be involved.
Symptoms of tonsillitis or strep throat
Sore throat
Fever
Headache
Vomiting
White patches in your throat or on your tonsils
Pain when you swallow
Swollen, red tonsils
Sore glands in your jaw and throat
If I have tonsillitis, will I need a tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy is a surgery used to remove tonsils. Most people who have tonsillitis don't need a tonsillectomy. You might need a tonsillectomy if you get severe tonsillitis a lot or if your tonsils are too large and cause problems with your breathing. Your doctor can tell you if a tonsillectomy is needed.
What is strep throat?
Strep throat is caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus. The pain of strep throat often feels much like sore throats caused by other bacteria or by viruses. What's important and different about strep throat is that if it isn't treated it can sometimes result in rheumatic fever, which can damage the valves of the heart.
What is mononucleosis?
Mononucleosis (mono) is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. One of the main signs of mono is a sore throat that may last for 1 to 4 weeks. Other signs include swollen glands in your neck, armpits and groin, fever and chills, headache, and feeling tired.
What tests may be used to find the cause of my sore throat?
Your doctor may do a rapid strep test, a throat culture or both. A rapid strep test will give results fast--usually within about 15 minutes. But the test won't tell if your sore throat is caused by a bacterium other than Streptococcus or if it's caused by a virus. A throat culture takes longer--about 24 hours--but it's more accurate. If your doctor thinks you may have mono, he or she will probably do a blood test.
What is the treatment for a sore throat caused by bacteria?
If your sore throat is caused by Streptococcus, your family doctor will probably prescribe penicillin, taken by mouth for 10 days. Another antibiotic, called erythromycin, can be used if you're allergic to penicillin. If your sore throat is caused by a different bacteria, your doctor may prescribe another type of antibiotic.
What is the treatment for a sore throat caused by a virus?
Antibiotics don't work against viruses. Infections caused by viruses usually just have to run their course. Most symptoms caused by a cold-type virus go away in a week to 10 days.
Symptoms caused by mono can last for 4 weeks or more. If you have mono, your doctor will probably suggest that you get plenty of rest and that you not exercise too hard. You can take acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol), ibuprofen (brand names: Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) or naproxen (brand name: Aleve) for the headache and other aches.
What about a sore throat that's caused by allergies?
If a sore throat is a symptom of hay fever or another allergy, your doctor can help you figure out how to avoid the things that trigger your allergies. Or you may need to take medicine for your allergies.
How can I avoid catching or passing a sore throat?
The best ways to avoid catching or passing the viruses and bacteria that can lead to a sore throat are to wash your hands regularly, avoid touching your eyes or mouth, and cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
Easing the pain of a sore throat
Take acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen.
Gargle with warm salt water (1 teaspoon of salt per glass of water).
Suck on throat lozenges or hard candy.
Suck on flavored frozen desserts (such as Popsicles).
Use a humidifier in your bedroom or other rooms you spend lots of time in.
Drink lots of liquids.
What causes sore throats?
Sore throats can be caused by many things. Viruses (like those that cause colds) can lead to a sore throat. Bacteria can also cause a sore throat, as can smoking, breathing polluted air, drinking alcohol, and hay fever and other allergies.
What is tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis means swelling of the tonsils (at the back of your mouth on each side of your throat). It can cause a sore throat and other symptoms. Signs of strep throat and tonsillitis are often alike (see the box below). Tonsillitis is usually caused by bacteria, though sometimes a virus may be involved.
Symptoms of tonsillitis or strep throat
Sore throat
Fever
Headache
Vomiting
White patches in your throat or on your tonsils
Pain when you swallow
Swollen, red tonsils
Sore glands in your jaw and throat
If I have tonsillitis, will I need a tonsillectomy?
Tonsillectomy is a surgery used to remove tonsils. Most people who have tonsillitis don't need a tonsillectomy. You might need a tonsillectomy if you get severe tonsillitis a lot or if your tonsils are too large and cause problems with your breathing. Your doctor can tell you if a tonsillectomy is needed.
What is strep throat?
Strep throat is caused by a type of bacteria called Streptococcus. The pain of strep throat often feels much like sore throats caused by other bacteria or by viruses. What's important and different about strep throat is that if it isn't treated it can sometimes result in rheumatic fever, which can damage the valves of the heart.
What is mononucleosis?
Mononucleosis (mono) is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. One of the main signs of mono is a sore throat that may last for 1 to 4 weeks. Other signs include swollen glands in your neck, armpits and groin, fever and chills, headache, and feeling tired.
What tests may be used to find the cause of my sore throat?
Your doctor may do a rapid strep test, a throat culture or both. A rapid strep test will give results fast--usually within about 15 minutes. But the test won't tell if your sore throat is caused by a bacterium other than Streptococcus or if it's caused by a virus. A throat culture takes longer--about 24 hours--but it's more accurate. If your doctor thinks you may have mono, he or she will probably do a blood test.
What is the treatment for a sore throat caused by bacteria?
If your sore throat is caused by Streptococcus, your family doctor will probably prescribe penicillin, taken by mouth for 10 days. Another antibiotic, called erythromycin, can be used if you're allergic to penicillin. If your sore throat is caused by a different bacteria, your doctor may prescribe another type of antibiotic.
What is the treatment for a sore throat caused by a virus?
Antibiotics don't work against viruses. Infections caused by viruses usually just have to run their course. Most symptoms caused by a cold-type virus go away in a week to 10 days.
Symptoms caused by mono can last for 4 weeks or more. If you have mono, your doctor will probably suggest that you get plenty of rest and that you not exercise too hard. You can take acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol), ibuprofen (brand names: Advil, Motrin, Nuprin) or naproxen (brand name: Aleve) for the headache and other aches.
What about a sore throat that's caused by allergies?
If a sore throat is a symptom of hay fever or another allergy, your doctor can help you figure out how to avoid the things that trigger your allergies. Or you may need to take medicine for your allergies.
How can I avoid catching or passing a sore throat?
The best ways to avoid catching or passing the viruses and bacteria that can lead to a sore throat are to wash your hands regularly, avoid touching your eyes or mouth, and cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
Easing the pain of a sore throat
Take acetaminophen, ibuprofen or naproxen.
Gargle with warm salt water (1 teaspoon of salt per glass of water).
Suck on throat lozenges or hard candy.
Suck on flavored frozen desserts (such as Popsicles).
Use a humidifier in your bedroom or other rooms you spend lots of time in.
Drink lots of liquids.
Acidity
Acidity
Acidity refers to a set of symptoms caused by an inequity. More names for acidity are hyperacidity or acid dyspepsia. Acid reflux or Acidity is one of the most normal diseases that cause heart burns in the upper body
Acidity can be a result of inappropriate dietary regimen or stress. It is a problem which when left unattended to, results in peptic ulcer and other complications. It is quite a simple problem when it begins, but it can get out of hand easily if not taken critically. It means the excess secretion of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach.
The usual signs of heartburn are a burning sensation or pain in the stomach after one to four hours of a meal. The too much secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach causes acidity. Acidity can be a result of improper dietary regimen or stress
The too much secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach causes acidity. Some causes of acidity include Alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, chocolate, citrus, tomato, peppermint, fried and fatty foods, over-eating, stress, some medications, and being overweight. Acid Reflux Disease causes harms to the esophagus as the acidic contents from the stomach, containing acids and pepsin, pushes back to the esophagus since the sphincter develops into weak and can no-more prevent the contents from stomach from gushing back in esophagus
Skipping meals, not eating on time, fried and spicy food, stress, anxiety, insomnia, obesity, pregnancy, smoking, alcohol, and wearing tight clothes can give you hyperacidity and heartburn.
Acidity is a problem that occurs very commonly; so going in for allopathic medications every time doesn't seem to be a very good thought. Some herbal remedies are very effective in the treatment and prevention of acidity
Symptoms of Acidity
The main symptoms of acidity are:
Dyspepsia and heartburn
Discomfort, burning sensation in the upper part of the gut area, especially after eating.
Regurgitation of the gastric contents
loss of appetite
nausea, vomiting
feeling of sickness
flatulence accompanied by burping
constipation
Causes of Acidity
Acidity may be caused by many conditions such as:
# Medical conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, stomach ulcers
# Hyperthyroidism - excessive secretion of the thyroid gland.
# Anxiety, anger and stress.
# Constipation, flatulence or intestinal gases.
# Artificial stimulants or the thought of nearing the food time can create acidity.
# Excessive intake of stimulants like tea, coffee etc.
# Excessive intake of fried foods, spicy or pungent food,
# As a side-effect of some drugs used for treating other illnesses
# Overeating along with bad food combinations. Overeating puts extra load on the stomach, liver, kidneys.
# Eating too rapidly, therefore improper salivation of food.
# Excessive smoking, intake of alcohol
# Tendency to eat and drink together
# Insomnia
# Lack of exercise.
# Long gaps between meals leads to acidity, as it gives the acid in the stomach more time to act.
Home Remedies for Acidity
1) Eat a cup of vanilla ice cream or drink a glass of cold milk to get rid of acidity. This is an easy Home Remedy for Acidity.
2) Raita prepared with fresh curd, grated cucumber, fresh coriander, tomato is a sure shot remedy in aiding digestion, and helps eliminate acidity.
3) Mint: Fresh mint juice taken every day or fresh mint leaves boiled in a cup of water and sipped slowly after meals also helps to keep the stomach acids at bay
4) Mint juice before meals keeps acidity at bay. This is another good Home Remedy for Acidity.
5) Chewing 5-6 basil leaves relieves flatulence and acidity.
6) Half a glass of fresh pineapple juice should be taken after a meal for treating and preventing acidity
7) A piece of jaggery or gur after lunch and dinner prevents acidity
8) A very simple remedy for acidity is thin butter-milk mixed with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder
9) One of the common Home Remedies for Acidity - Onion (pyaz): The juice of onions is an excellent remedy for acidity.
10) Habitual eating habits and a healthy diet can prevent acidity
11) Drink plenty of water (at least 6 to 8 glasses per day) and other fluids to maintain the acid balance in the stomach
12) A sherbet made with kokum and jeera gives relief from acidity.
13) Lemon rind can also be eaten to prevent heartburn
14) A glass of cold milk provides instant relief. This is an effective Home Remedy for Acidity.
15) Eat almonds to give relief to symptoms of acidity
16) Chew a few holy basil (tulsi ) leaves to get relief
17) Bananas, watermelon and cucumber have protective action against the acidity and heart burn
18) Lemon: Juice of one lemon mixed in half glass of water and ½ teaspoon sugar if consumed before meals helps to relieve acidity
19) When suffering from acidity, drink five to eight glass of coconut water a day. This is another effective Home Remedy for Acidity.
Some Foods to Avoid for Heartburn
There are many foods that are commonly known to cause acid in the stomach and heartburn. These are citrus fruits, tomatoes, fatty foods such as pork chops, deep fried meat, or potatoes, aerated cold drinks, coffee, hot milk and so on. These are just some of the foods one should avoid for heartburn as consuming any of these in excess can cause acute discomfort.
However, not all the items named above react in the same way on everyone. People have different reactions to different stimulants and hence, one will need to carefully watch and identify which foods cause the greatest harm. Once you have a list, eliminate those foods from your diet to the extent possible. For example if you find that hot milk causes acute heartburn, then either stop having it altogether, or have it at room temperature or ice cold.
Similarly, with fatty foods - either totally stop having them or have a Tums right before or after the meal which will neutralize the excess acid formed in the stomach.
Acidity refers to a set of symptoms caused by an inequity. More names for acidity are hyperacidity or acid dyspepsia. Acid reflux or Acidity is one of the most normal diseases that cause heart burns in the upper body
Acidity can be a result of inappropriate dietary regimen or stress. It is a problem which when left unattended to, results in peptic ulcer and other complications. It is quite a simple problem when it begins, but it can get out of hand easily if not taken critically. It means the excess secretion of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach.
The usual signs of heartburn are a burning sensation or pain in the stomach after one to four hours of a meal. The too much secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach causes acidity. Acidity can be a result of improper dietary regimen or stress
The too much secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach causes acidity. Some causes of acidity include Alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, chocolate, citrus, tomato, peppermint, fried and fatty foods, over-eating, stress, some medications, and being overweight. Acid Reflux Disease causes harms to the esophagus as the acidic contents from the stomach, containing acids and pepsin, pushes back to the esophagus since the sphincter develops into weak and can no-more prevent the contents from stomach from gushing back in esophagus
Skipping meals, not eating on time, fried and spicy food, stress, anxiety, insomnia, obesity, pregnancy, smoking, alcohol, and wearing tight clothes can give you hyperacidity and heartburn.
Acidity is a problem that occurs very commonly; so going in for allopathic medications every time doesn't seem to be a very good thought. Some herbal remedies are very effective in the treatment and prevention of acidity
Symptoms of Acidity
The main symptoms of acidity are:
Dyspepsia and heartburn
Discomfort, burning sensation in the upper part of the gut area, especially after eating.
Regurgitation of the gastric contents
loss of appetite
nausea, vomiting
feeling of sickness
flatulence accompanied by burping
constipation
Causes of Acidity
Acidity may be caused by many conditions such as:
# Medical conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, stomach ulcers
# Hyperthyroidism - excessive secretion of the thyroid gland.
# Anxiety, anger and stress.
# Constipation, flatulence or intestinal gases.
# Artificial stimulants or the thought of nearing the food time can create acidity.
# Excessive intake of stimulants like tea, coffee etc.
# Excessive intake of fried foods, spicy or pungent food,
# As a side-effect of some drugs used for treating other illnesses
# Overeating along with bad food combinations. Overeating puts extra load on the stomach, liver, kidneys.
# Eating too rapidly, therefore improper salivation of food.
# Excessive smoking, intake of alcohol
# Tendency to eat and drink together
# Insomnia
# Lack of exercise.
# Long gaps between meals leads to acidity, as it gives the acid in the stomach more time to act.
Home Remedies for Acidity
1) Eat a cup of vanilla ice cream or drink a glass of cold milk to get rid of acidity. This is an easy Home Remedy for Acidity.
2) Raita prepared with fresh curd, grated cucumber, fresh coriander, tomato is a sure shot remedy in aiding digestion, and helps eliminate acidity.
3) Mint: Fresh mint juice taken every day or fresh mint leaves boiled in a cup of water and sipped slowly after meals also helps to keep the stomach acids at bay
4) Mint juice before meals keeps acidity at bay. This is another good Home Remedy for Acidity.
5) Chewing 5-6 basil leaves relieves flatulence and acidity.
6) Half a glass of fresh pineapple juice should be taken after a meal for treating and preventing acidity
7) A piece of jaggery or gur after lunch and dinner prevents acidity
8) A very simple remedy for acidity is thin butter-milk mixed with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper powder
9) One of the common Home Remedies for Acidity - Onion (pyaz): The juice of onions is an excellent remedy for acidity.
10) Habitual eating habits and a healthy diet can prevent acidity
11) Drink plenty of water (at least 6 to 8 glasses per day) and other fluids to maintain the acid balance in the stomach
12) A sherbet made with kokum and jeera gives relief from acidity.
13) Lemon rind can also be eaten to prevent heartburn
14) A glass of cold milk provides instant relief. This is an effective Home Remedy for Acidity.
15) Eat almonds to give relief to symptoms of acidity
16) Chew a few holy basil (tulsi ) leaves to get relief
17) Bananas, watermelon and cucumber have protective action against the acidity and heart burn
18) Lemon: Juice of one lemon mixed in half glass of water and ½ teaspoon sugar if consumed before meals helps to relieve acidity
19) When suffering from acidity, drink five to eight glass of coconut water a day. This is another effective Home Remedy for Acidity.
Some Foods to Avoid for Heartburn
There are many foods that are commonly known to cause acid in the stomach and heartburn. These are citrus fruits, tomatoes, fatty foods such as pork chops, deep fried meat, or potatoes, aerated cold drinks, coffee, hot milk and so on. These are just some of the foods one should avoid for heartburn as consuming any of these in excess can cause acute discomfort.
However, not all the items named above react in the same way on everyone. People have different reactions to different stimulants and hence, one will need to carefully watch and identify which foods cause the greatest harm. Once you have a list, eliminate those foods from your diet to the extent possible. For example if you find that hot milk causes acute heartburn, then either stop having it altogether, or have it at room temperature or ice cold.
Similarly, with fatty foods - either totally stop having them or have a Tums right before or after the meal which will neutralize the excess acid formed in the stomach.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Natural
Natural
Weight-Loss Foods: Oats
Oats fill the bill when it comes to reducing
Hunger and keeping you on your diet plan. The soluble fiber in oats fills you
Up by creating gels. The gels delay stomach emptying, so you feel full longer,
Which helps with weight loss.
Whether horse feed or muffins come to mind when you think of oats, you're
Probably underestimating this truly healthful grain. A whole grain full of fiber, oats pack plenty of punch.
Health Benefits
Eating a bowl of oatmeal in the morning can easily help you increase your
Intake of whole grains and help you meet the Dietary Guidelines' recommendation
To make half of the grains you eat whole grains. Whole grains are beneficial
Not just because of their fiber, but also because they contain a variety of minerals and phytonutrients. Some of the
Phytonutrients include lignans, which may help protect your heart; plant sterols and stanols, which help
Normalize blood cholesterol levels; and antioxidants such as phenolic and phytic
Acids.
Nutritional Values
Rolled Oats,
Cooked (Oatmeal)
Serving Size: 3/4 cup (1/3 cup uncooked)
Calories 110
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: <1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 19 g
Protein: 5 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 1 mg
Thiamin: <1 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Magnesium: 42 mg
Manganese: 1 mg
Phosphorus: 133 mg
Zinc: 1 mg
Since the mid 1960s,
Many studies have highlighted the effect of oats' soluble fiber (the same beta-glucans
Found in barley) on blood-cholesterol levels. On average, eating three grams of
Soluble (not total) fiber a day (the amount in two bowls of oatmeal or one cup
Of cooked oat bran) reduced cholesterol by six points in three months.
Participants with the highest cholesterol levels saw the best response; those
Whose blood-cholesterol levels were over 220 mg/dL saw their levels drop by 8
To 23 percent. Those who ate the most oat bran benefited the most. Another
Study showed that in certain individuals, oat bran can be as effective as, and
Certainly much less expensive as, medication in curbing elevated
Blood-cholesterol levels.
Similarly exciting
Results have been seen in people with diabetes and those with high-normal
Blood-sugar levels. The soluble fiber in oats means slower digestion, spreading
The rise in blood sugar over a longer time period. Some people with diabetes
Who followed a diet high in soluble fiber from sources like oats and beans have
Been able to reduce their medication. Oats have more to offer everyone. They
Are tops in protein and manganese, providing 50 percent of the recommended
Intake for this mineral. In addition, they offer an unusual amount of iron, thiamin, and magnesium.
Selection and Storage
The bran of the oat grain is the outer layer of the oat kernel, where much of
The fiber and many of the nutrients reside. Whole oats (rolled or steel-cut)
Contain the bran along with the rest of the oat kernel. Oat bran contains the
Same nutrients and fiber found in whole oats but they are more concentrated. So
Eating whole oats will give you the same benefits of oat bran, you'll just need
To eat more of it to get the same effect.
Cooking time and texture
Are the only differences among the varieties. Steel-cut oats, sometimes called
Scotch oats or Irish oats, are whole oats sliced into thick, elongated pieces.
They have a chewy texture and take about 20 minutes to cook.
Rolled oats are steamed
And flattened between steel rollers, so they take about five minutes to cook
And are easier to chew than steel-cut oats
Quick oats are cut into
Smaller pieces before being rolled, so they cook very quickly, in about a
Minute.
Instant oats are
Precooked and pressed so thin it takes only boiling water to
"reconstitute" them. Generally, they have a lot of added sodium; the
Flavored versions also have added sugar. Try the different varieties to see
Which flavor and texture you like better.
Store oats in a dark,
Dry location in a well-sealed container. Oats will keep up to a year. Whole
Oats are more likely to go rancid, so be sure to refrigerate them.
Weight-Loss Foods: Oats
Oats fill the bill when it comes to reducing
Hunger and keeping you on your diet plan. The soluble fiber in oats fills you
Up by creating gels. The gels delay stomach emptying, so you feel full longer,
Which helps with weight loss.
Whether horse feed or muffins come to mind when you think of oats, you're
Probably underestimating this truly healthful grain. A whole grain full of fiber, oats pack plenty of punch.
Health Benefits
Eating a bowl of oatmeal in the morning can easily help you increase your
Intake of whole grains and help you meet the Dietary Guidelines' recommendation
To make half of the grains you eat whole grains. Whole grains are beneficial
Not just because of their fiber, but also because they contain a variety of minerals and phytonutrients. Some of the
Phytonutrients include lignans, which may help protect your heart; plant sterols and stanols, which help
Normalize blood cholesterol levels; and antioxidants such as phenolic and phytic
Acids.
Nutritional Values
Rolled Oats,
Cooked (Oatmeal)
Serving Size: 3/4 cup (1/3 cup uncooked)
Calories 110
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: <1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 19 g
Protein: 5 g
Dietary Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 1 mg
Thiamin: <1 mg
Iron: 1 mg
Magnesium: 42 mg
Manganese: 1 mg
Phosphorus: 133 mg
Zinc: 1 mg
Since the mid 1960s,
Many studies have highlighted the effect of oats' soluble fiber (the same beta-glucans
Found in barley) on blood-cholesterol levels. On average, eating three grams of
Soluble (not total) fiber a day (the amount in two bowls of oatmeal or one cup
Of cooked oat bran) reduced cholesterol by six points in three months.
Participants with the highest cholesterol levels saw the best response; those
Whose blood-cholesterol levels were over 220 mg/dL saw their levels drop by 8
To 23 percent. Those who ate the most oat bran benefited the most. Another
Study showed that in certain individuals, oat bran can be as effective as, and
Certainly much less expensive as, medication in curbing elevated
Blood-cholesterol levels.
Similarly exciting
Results have been seen in people with diabetes and those with high-normal
Blood-sugar levels. The soluble fiber in oats means slower digestion, spreading
The rise in blood sugar over a longer time period. Some people with diabetes
Who followed a diet high in soluble fiber from sources like oats and beans have
Been able to reduce their medication. Oats have more to offer everyone. They
Are tops in protein and manganese, providing 50 percent of the recommended
Intake for this mineral. In addition, they offer an unusual amount of iron, thiamin, and magnesium.
Selection and Storage
The bran of the oat grain is the outer layer of the oat kernel, where much of
The fiber and many of the nutrients reside. Whole oats (rolled or steel-cut)
Contain the bran along with the rest of the oat kernel. Oat bran contains the
Same nutrients and fiber found in whole oats but they are more concentrated. So
Eating whole oats will give you the same benefits of oat bran, you'll just need
To eat more of it to get the same effect.
Cooking time and texture
Are the only differences among the varieties. Steel-cut oats, sometimes called
Scotch oats or Irish oats, are whole oats sliced into thick, elongated pieces.
They have a chewy texture and take about 20 minutes to cook.
Rolled oats are steamed
And flattened between steel rollers, so they take about five minutes to cook
And are easier to chew than steel-cut oats
Quick oats are cut into
Smaller pieces before being rolled, so they cook very quickly, in about a
Minute.
Instant oats are
Precooked and pressed so thin it takes only boiling water to
"reconstitute" them. Generally, they have a lot of added sodium; the
Flavored versions also have added sugar. Try the different varieties to see
Which flavor and texture you like better.
Store oats in a dark,
Dry location in a well-sealed container. Oats will keep up to a year. Whole
Oats are more likely to go rancid, so be sure to refrigerate them.
Guide to good vision
Guide to good vision
Courtesy : Ms. Usha
Guide to good vision
Guide to good vision
Vision is a dominant process in the growth, development and daily performance of children. Good vision includes healthy eyes, age appropriate visual acuity, visual integration and visual skills such as eye teaming, eye focusing and eye motility. Optometrists can evaluate these components and help ensure your child reaches his or her potential.
Visual acuity: Visual acuity is the ability to see objects appropriate for your child’s age. It can be measured by your optometrist long before your child can read or recognize letters.
Eye health: Eye disease can impair vision or lead to vision loss if not diagnosed and treated. Most conditions can be treated best if caught early.
Visual integration: The ability to process and integrate visual information, which includes and coordinates input from our other senses and previous experiences so that we can understand what we see. The eye-hand coordination involved in tossing a ball, or a game of patty-cake, requires a great deal of teamwork between the senses.
Visual skills your baby is learning:
Eye teaming: The ability of the eyes to work together.
Eye focusing: The ability of the eyes to focus clearly at different distances quickly, accurately, and for sustained periods of time.
Eye motility or tracking: The ability of the eyes to smoothly follow moving objects and to move accurately from one object to another.
Common terms about eye health
Common terms about eye health
Amblyopia:
Also known as “lazy eye,” amblyopia is reduced vision in a healthy eye. Vision must develop, and development is impaired when eyes do not focus equally or maintain proper alignment. The brain ignores the information from the less favored eye. In either case, if this condition persists, the weaker eye will not develop normally. In babies, who are learning to use their eyes as a team, it’s easier for an eye doctor to distinguish between appropriate development and delays that could signal the need for intervention. Early detection of amblyopia is important because treatments such as patching and eye drops are most effective the earlier they are started.
Astigmatism:
Astigmatism blurs vision at all distances because the optical parts of the eye (cornea and lens) do not focus light onto the retina clearly. This condition is quite common, and results from an unequal curve of the cornea when comparing the horizontal and vertical planes. For descriptive purposes, imagine half of a tennis ball, squeezed at the top and bottom; the ball is now curved unequally. In the eye, this results in inaccurate focus on the retina. Lenses are often used to help focus the light to eliminate blurriness from astigmatism.
Hyperopia:
Often called farsightedness, hyperopia is when the eyeball is too short for the normal focusing power of the eye. Depending on severity, it can cause blurred vision, eye fatigue and sometimes amblyopia or crossed eyes.
Myopia:
Often called nearsightedness, myopia causes distant objects to appear blurred. The eyeball is too long for the normal focusing power of the eye.
Strabismus:
Strabismus occurs when one eye does not aim at the same object being viewed as the other eye. The “eye turn” may be present continuously or only occasionally, and the turn may be inward toward the nose (esotropia) or outward (exotropia), up or down. There is a common misconception that a child will outgrow crossed-eyes. This is not true. Untreated, this condition can lead to amblyopia.
Optometrist:
American Optometric Association doctors of optometry are highly qualified, trained doctors, on the frontline of eye health and vision care, who examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the eye. In addition to providing eye and vision care, optometrists play a major role in an individual's overall health and well-being by appropriately detecting systemic diseases. Doctors of optometry provide more than two-thirds of all primary eye care in the United States. The American Optometric Association represents more than 33,000 doctors of optometry, optometry students and paraoptometric assistants and technicians in nearly 6,500 communities across the country. For more information, visit www.aoa.org.
The iris, or the colored part of the eye with the pupil in the middle, contains most of the pigment cells that determine the color of the eye. Most Caucasian babies are born with bluish eyes because the pigment that determines eye color is scattered thinly in newborns. As the child grows, the pigment is distributed throughout the iris, and the brownish pigment begins to dominate. The process can take several months, and is determined by genetics, with brown eyes the dominant trait.
Your baby's developing eyes
Prenatal care: A bright start
When you are expecting, proper prenatal care and nutrition are very important to the development of healthy eyes and the related nervous system. Researchers are continually discovering more about the link between nutrition and eyesight.
At birth: Opening to a new world
It might take a moment or two for your baby’s eyes to open. His eyes should be examined for signs of congenital eye problems. These are rare, but early diagnosis and treatment are important to your child’s development. Health professionals typically administer an antibiotic ointment, such as erythromycin, to prevent infection. Within a short period of time, he will begin to focus on objects less than a foot away, such as mom’s face when nursing.
The latest research shows that complex shapes and high contrast targets best stimulate the interest of infants. When setting up baby’s room, include décor that is bright, contrasting and varied. Babies’ eyes are drawn to new objects, so be prepared to change the location of items. Also have a nightlight, to provide visual stimulation when the baby is awake in bed. While children should be put down to sleep on their backs to reduce the chance of SIDS, they should have supervised time on their stomach
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Guide to good vision
Guide to good vision
Vision is a dominant process in the growth, development and daily performance of children. Good vision includes healthy eyes, age appropriate visual acuity, visual integration and visual skills such as eye teaming, eye focusing and eye motility. Optometrists can evaluate these components and help ensure your child reaches his or her potential.
Visual acuity: Visual acuity is the ability to see objects appropriate for your child’s age. It can be measured by your optometrist long before your child can read or recognize letters.
Eye health: Eye disease can impair vision or lead to vision loss if not diagnosed and treated. Most conditions can be treated best if caught early.
Visual integration: The ability to process and integrate visual information, which includes and coordinates input from our other senses and previous experiences so that we can understand what we see. The eye-hand coordination involved in tossing a ball, or a game of patty-cake, requires a great deal of teamwork between the senses.
Visual skills your baby is learning:
Eye teaming: The ability of the eyes to work together.
Eye focusing: The ability of the eyes to focus clearly at different distances quickly, accurately, and for sustained periods of time.
Eye motility or tracking: The ability of the eyes to smoothly follow moving objects and to move accurately from one object to another.
Common terms about eye health
Common terms about eye health
Amblyopia:
Also known as “lazy eye,” amblyopia is reduced vision in a healthy eye. Vision must develop, and development is impaired when eyes do not focus equally or maintain proper alignment. The brain ignores the information from the less favored eye. In either case, if this condition persists, the weaker eye will not develop normally. In babies, who are learning to use their eyes as a team, it’s easier for an eye doctor to distinguish between appropriate development and delays that could signal the need for intervention. Early detection of amblyopia is important because treatments such as patching and eye drops are most effective the earlier they are started.
Astigmatism:
Astigmatism blurs vision at all distances because the optical parts of the eye (cornea and lens) do not focus light onto the retina clearly. This condition is quite common, and results from an unequal curve of the cornea when comparing the horizontal and vertical planes. For descriptive purposes, imagine half of a tennis ball, squeezed at the top and bottom; the ball is now curved unequally. In the eye, this results in inaccurate focus on the retina. Lenses are often used to help focus the light to eliminate blurriness from astigmatism.
Hyperopia:
Often called farsightedness, hyperopia is when the eyeball is too short for the normal focusing power of the eye. Depending on severity, it can cause blurred vision, eye fatigue and sometimes amblyopia or crossed eyes.
Myopia:
Often called nearsightedness, myopia causes distant objects to appear blurred. The eyeball is too long for the normal focusing power of the eye.
Strabismus:
Strabismus occurs when one eye does not aim at the same object being viewed as the other eye. The “eye turn” may be present continuously or only occasionally, and the turn may be inward toward the nose (esotropia) or outward (exotropia), up or down. There is a common misconception that a child will outgrow crossed-eyes. This is not true. Untreated, this condition can lead to amblyopia.
Optometrist:
American Optometric Association doctors of optometry are highly qualified, trained doctors, on the frontline of eye health and vision care, who examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the eye. In addition to providing eye and vision care, optometrists play a major role in an individual's overall health and well-being by appropriately detecting systemic diseases. Doctors of optometry provide more than two-thirds of all primary eye care in the United States. The American Optometric Association represents more than 33,000 doctors of optometry, optometry students and paraoptometric assistants and technicians in nearly 6,500 communities across the country. For more information, visit www.aoa.org.
The iris, or the colored part of the eye with the pupil in the middle, contains most of the pigment cells that determine the color of the eye. Most Caucasian babies are born with bluish eyes because the pigment that determines eye color is scattered thinly in newborns. As the child grows, the pigment is distributed throughout the iris, and the brownish pigment begins to dominate. The process can take several months, and is determined by genetics, with brown eyes the dominant trait.
Your baby's developing eyes
Prenatal care: A bright start
When you are expecting, proper prenatal care and nutrition are very important to the development of healthy eyes and the related nervous system. Researchers are continually discovering more about the link between nutrition and eyesight.
At birth: Opening to a new world
It might take a moment or two for your baby’s eyes to open. His eyes should be examined for signs of congenital eye problems. These are rare, but early diagnosis and treatment are important to your child’s development. Health professionals typically administer an antibiotic ointment, such as erythromycin, to prevent infection. Within a short period of time, he will begin to focus on objects less than a foot away, such as mom’s face when nursing.
The latest research shows that complex shapes and high contrast targets best stimulate the interest of infants. When setting up baby’s room, include décor that is bright, contrasting and varied. Babies’ eyes are drawn to new objects, so be prepared to change the location of items. Also have a nightlight, to provide visual stimulation when the baby is awake in bed. While children should be put down to sleep on their backs to reduce the chance of SIDS, they should have supervised time on their stomach
Common cold
Common cold
What is the common cold?
The common cold is a viral infection that affects the upper airways including the nose, voice box, throat, windpipes and the lungs. There are more than two hundred viruses that can cause colds and are commonly known as rhinoviruses or the nose viruses. These viruses cause inflammation or swelling of the mucous membrane lining the airways. The symptoms of common cold include sneezing, a scratchy throat, a stuffy nose, coughing, etc.
What are the causes?
The cold virus is spread via air particles that are expelled while coughing or sneezing. It also spreads when someone with a cold rubs his eyes or nose and then touches an object such as a doorknob, towel, bed linen and other such commonly used articles. Colds are very contagious. The viruses are airborne and are transmitted when one sneezes or touches infected objects. Anyone can get a cold. Children are more likely to get a cold than adults because they are not immune to certain viruses that cause the cold.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms generally show up about two days after a person becomes infected. Early signs of a cold are a sore, scratchy throat, sneezing, and a runny nose. Other symptoms that may occur later are:
Headache
Stuffy or runny nose
Watering eyes
Chills
Weakness
Cough and congestion
Sore throat
Fever and muscle ache.
The symptoms generally last for 2 to 7 days and in some cases may last for weeks.
What is the diagnosis?
There is no specific test to diagnose common cold. The diagnosis is based on the symptoms reported and the physical examination made by the doctor.
What is the treatment?
There is no cure for the common cold but managing symptoms is the best that can be done for the cold, as there is no specific treatment. Antibiotics will not cure colds, as they are caused by viruses and not bacteria. A person with a cold should drink plenty of fluids and take rest. Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, and many are nearly as ancient. Some cold remedies include:
Water and other fluids - drinking plenty of liquids can help. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration. Avoid alcohol, coffee and caffeinated sodas, which make dehydration worse.
Salt water - a saltwater gargle — 1/2 teaspoon salt in a glass of warm water — can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat.
Saline nasal sprays - over-the-counter saline nasal sprays combat stuffiness and congestion. Unlike nasal decongestants, saline sprays don't lead to a rebound effect — a worsening of symptoms when the medication is discontinued — and most are safe and nonirritating, even for children.
Soup - scientists have found that soup does seem to help relieve cold and flu symptoms in two ways. First, it acts as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the movement of neutrophils — immune system cells that participate in the body's inflammatory response. Second, it temporarily speeds up the movement of mucus through the nose, helping relieve congestion and limiting the amount of time viruses are in contact with the nose lining.
Over-the-counter cold medications - nonprescription decongestants and pain relievers offer some symptom relief, but they won't prevent a cold or shorten its duration, and most have some side effects. If used for more than a few days, they can actually make symptoms worse. Keep in mind that acetaminophen can cause serious liver damage or liver failure if taken in high doses.
Humidity - cold viruses thrive in dry conditions — another reason why colds are more common in winter. Parched air also dries the mucous membranes, causing a stuffy nose and scratchy throat. A humidifier can add moisture to your home.
What is the common cold?
The common cold is a viral infection that affects the upper airways including the nose, voice box, throat, windpipes and the lungs. There are more than two hundred viruses that can cause colds and are commonly known as rhinoviruses or the nose viruses. These viruses cause inflammation or swelling of the mucous membrane lining the airways. The symptoms of common cold include sneezing, a scratchy throat, a stuffy nose, coughing, etc.
What are the causes?
The cold virus is spread via air particles that are expelled while coughing or sneezing. It also spreads when someone with a cold rubs his eyes or nose and then touches an object such as a doorknob, towel, bed linen and other such commonly used articles. Colds are very contagious. The viruses are airborne and are transmitted when one sneezes or touches infected objects. Anyone can get a cold. Children are more likely to get a cold than adults because they are not immune to certain viruses that cause the cold.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms generally show up about two days after a person becomes infected. Early signs of a cold are a sore, scratchy throat, sneezing, and a runny nose. Other symptoms that may occur later are:
Headache
Stuffy or runny nose
Watering eyes
Chills
Weakness
Cough and congestion
Sore throat
Fever and muscle ache.
The symptoms generally last for 2 to 7 days and in some cases may last for weeks.
What is the diagnosis?
There is no specific test to diagnose common cold. The diagnosis is based on the symptoms reported and the physical examination made by the doctor.
What is the treatment?
There is no cure for the common cold but managing symptoms is the best that can be done for the cold, as there is no specific treatment. Antibiotics will not cure colds, as they are caused by viruses and not bacteria. A person with a cold should drink plenty of fluids and take rest. Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, and many are nearly as ancient. Some cold remedies include:
Water and other fluids - drinking plenty of liquids can help. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration. Avoid alcohol, coffee and caffeinated sodas, which make dehydration worse.
Salt water - a saltwater gargle — 1/2 teaspoon salt in a glass of warm water — can temporarily relieve a sore or scratchy throat.
Saline nasal sprays - over-the-counter saline nasal sprays combat stuffiness and congestion. Unlike nasal decongestants, saline sprays don't lead to a rebound effect — a worsening of symptoms when the medication is discontinued — and most are safe and nonirritating, even for children.
Soup - scientists have found that soup does seem to help relieve cold and flu symptoms in two ways. First, it acts as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the movement of neutrophils — immune system cells that participate in the body's inflammatory response. Second, it temporarily speeds up the movement of mucus through the nose, helping relieve congestion and limiting the amount of time viruses are in contact with the nose lining.
Over-the-counter cold medications - nonprescription decongestants and pain relievers offer some symptom relief, but they won't prevent a cold or shorten its duration, and most have some side effects. If used for more than a few days, they can actually make symptoms worse. Keep in mind that acetaminophen can cause serious liver damage or liver failure if taken in high doses.
Humidity - cold viruses thrive in dry conditions — another reason why colds are more common in winter. Parched air also dries the mucous membranes, causing a stuffy nose and scratchy throat. A humidifier can add moisture to your home.
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