In today’s world convenience, packed and processed foods dominate; Food manufacturers add enormous amount of salt, preservatives, sugar also mainly in the form of high fructose corn syrup which we use almost every day in some form or the other in coffee drinks, sodas, snacks, peanuts butter, yogurt to name a few. So it’s important … Continue reading Healthy Diet Tips for Women→
Women need extra attention during their life. They undergo numerous hormonal and physical changes during their life. From menarche to menopause their body keep son changing and to ensure that the changes are healthy, they need to support their system with the right and balanced diet. Hence these aspects make nutritional needs exceptionally important for … Continue reading Nutrition and Fitness Tips for Women After 40→
Eating healthy and a rightly balanced diet during pregnancy are critical to your baby’s development and growth. You require essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals and to achieve this; you must include a variety of food groups in your daily diet , including vegetables and fruits, grains, breads, dairy products and protein sources. Usually, you will … Continue reading Is It Safe to Diet during Pregnancy?→
When you follow a calorically low diet or unbalanced diet for long enough for your body to adapt to a malnourished state, it can be dangerous to abruptly resume your normal diet. Below is a breakdown of the changes that happen in your body when you deprive your body of the calories it needs or drink … Continue reading Common Side Effects of Long Term Dieting→
To achieve a healthy life, consumption of good and rightly balanced diet is essential, in the absence of which you become prone to a lot of infections and diseases, leading to an unhappy and unfit life. Hence the food you consume surely affects your physical and mental health and well being. Similar to your best loved … Continue reading How Healthy Diet Can Help You In Leading a Healthy and Happy Life?→
Researches show that a high antioxidant rich diet helps in reducing the risk of asthma flare ups and improve lung function. Rich antioxidant diet composes of five servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit every day. An eating pattern which includes a wide variety of foods from across the five food groups will provide … Continue reading Diet and Nutrition in Asthma→
There’s nothing difficult in keeping your liver healthy and in good shape as it’s all about a healthy lifestyle. Everything you drink and eat, including medicine, passes through it. You surely require treating it right so it can stay healthy and do its job rightfully. It helps in cleansing your blood by getting free of harmful chemicals that … Continue reading Follow a Healthy Lifestyle for a Healthy Liver→
At times when we eat or over eat fried foods or processed foods, and even when we get exposed to environmental stress or pollutants, the liver becomes overloaded and overworked; hence it cannot process toxins and fat in an efficient way. Specific foods may help to cleanse the liver naturally by raising its natural ability … Continue reading Foods for Healthy Liver→
Tackling weight issues are a hot topic these days. Recent studies highlight that around 35% of women in urban India are obese and facing issues associated with obesity. You are responsible for your own body. Making small changes in your lifestyle and conduct can make a huge impact on your fitness and health. Refer to … Continue reading 10 Tips to Manage Weight→
When a person has cancer it indicates the person has a weak immune system which is due to nutritional deficiencies (Katone 2008; Powell 2000; Thurnham 2004 cited below). Therefore deficiencies in certain nutrients can impair the functioning of the immune system and adversely affect the production of antibodies as well. These deficiencies could be due … Continue reading Cancer Prevention Diet for Women→
The time when the bodies of your children undergo changes, they tend to develop a new image of their own sexuality and attractiveness. In addition, when they start adding weight and round out, their casual relationship with food and their eating becomes more complex. Studies have shown that many children become victims to societal pressures … Continue reading Health Consequences of Eating Disorders→
Post delivery is a very vital phase of your life as you need all your strength and energy to take care of your baby, hence paying attention to your diet is very essential. Eating a rightly well balanced diet can go a long way in helping you to recover your lost strength and energy. In case … Continue reading Foods to Eat Post Delivery→
As parents, you can guide your children to develop healthy habits early in life that will surely bring them lifelong benefits. You can encourage your kids to evaluate their physical activity habits and food choices as well. Here are some guidelines to get you started: Be a role model by eating healthy yourself: when children … Continue reading Healthy Food Habits for your Children→
As some foods can increase one’s fertility there are also some that when consumed in large quantities, may delay or in some cases even prevent you from conceiving. Here’s the list of some of these foods: Peas – There has been research and scientists have proven that this vegetable works as a natural contraceptive, a … Continue reading Foods to Avoid if Planning to Get Pregnant→
The period of transition from childhood to adulthood is called adolescence. This period is associated with accelerated physical, biochemical, mental and emotional development. It is a period of growth spurt. There are many body changes that occur due to influence of hormones. So the greatest requirement is the right kind of nutrition. For girls adolescence … Continue reading Diet for Adolescents→
Period of adolescence is a stage characterized by rapid increase in weight and height, sexual maturation, hormonal changes and wide swings in emotion. Adolescent growth period starts at about 10-12 years in girls. Annual peak rates for height and weight are 9-10 cm and 8-10 kg. The development of critical bone mass is essential during … Continue reading Why Do Adolescents Girls Require More Food?→
The postpartum recovery period is very fragile and delicate for the new mother. It is very important that you maintain a healthy diet, to ensure the well being of the mother as well as the new born. This is the period post the delivery, when the mother is struggling with the new born and her … Continue reading Diet For Post Pregnancy Weight Reduction→
Pregnancy is a demanding physiological state. Additional foods are required during this phase to improve weight gain. An expecting mother gains about 10-12 Kg along with the birth weight of infants about 3 Kg. A pregnant woman is always advised to consume a balanced diet, which includes a wide variety of foods to make sure … Continue reading What is Healthy Eating For a Pregnant Lady?→
Though you may be eating the right nutrients, however the style f cooking may be affecting the nutritious levels of the food and may even be turning the same oily and soggy. It is important to be smart and use effective cooking techniques. Given below are few techniques that can help you ensure that the … Continue reading Low Fat Cooking Techniques For Healthy Nutritious Meals→
When a person is suffering from dengue, platelets become the main concern. So in order to increase the blood platelet counts one should focus on the following: Drink plenty of fluids – Fresh fruit juices, soups, fresh coconut water, pomegranate, pineapple juices. Oral- rehydration therapy is best to overcome weakness & bring the fever down. … Continue reading Tips on The Diet if one is Suffering From Dengue→
Lactating mothers pass on the nutrients to their baby, to promote his or her growth and health, through breast feeding, thus, it is important to focus on making healthy choices to stimulate increase of milk production. Eating a variety of foods while lactating will change the flavor of your breast milk which would expose your … Continue reading Ideal Diet for Breastfeeding Mother→
Human milk is the milk produced by the mammary glands or breasts of a human female for her baby. It is a natural food and is more easily absorbed and digested by the infant as compared to formula milk prepared from other sources. Human milk provides all essential nutrients required for the infant. It provides the best nutrition and protects … Continue reading Human Milk→
New mothers can slash their risk of breast cancer by breastfeeding their babies, a leading scientist has found. It can lower breast cancer risk, likely if a woman breastfeeds for longer than one year. Decision to breastfeed is entirely personal and depends on your situation. If breastfeeding is an option for you; you may want … Continue reading Breastfeeding Lowers Your Breast Cancer Risk→
We all are aware of the fact that it’s not just mothers- to- be who need to make sacrifices during pregnancy, infact it’s a excellent idea for fathers to give up smoking and drinking too. Many people are aware of the fact that smoking during pregnancy can be harmful for an unborn baby, so if … Continue reading HELLO ‘DAD’ YOUR HEALTH AFFECTS YOUR BABY’S WELL-BEING TOO→
Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, and you’ve got to be armed with the right nutrition to take it on! For many moms-to-be, pregnancy is the time to rest, relaxation, and pampering and while for some, it may be stressful, especially if the pregnancy involves medical complications. Either way, it is a turning point in your … Continue reading Eat Right for Your Belly and Your Baby→
Food craving is absolutely normal during pregnancy. Junk food craving is a cause of concern, be it a pizza or a doughnut or any other junk food you can think of. From the very onset of your pregnancy to delivery, you and your baby are undergoing constant changes. Major ones are: Food cravings Your weight … Continue reading Craving for Junk Food in Pregnancy→
Hunger is a feeling produced by your body, as a result of chemical changes in your body. When your body has reached a low level of glucose in the blood stream, it is a natural fluctuation several hours after eating, the body reacts with hunger pangs to inform you, it’s time to eat and regain … Continue reading True Hunger – Eat when you need to!→
When you’re expecting, what you eat and drink influences your child’s health, possibly forever. Everyday foods and beverages take on new meaning, as some may present a danger to your developing baby. When you’re eating for two, you need to take extra care when planning your meals. There are a lot of foods that may … Continue reading Foods that you should avoid during pregnancy→
An expecting mother and her baby in her womb need more. More in terms of care, compassion, food, nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The additional requirements are for a number of reasons – placenta formation, development of teeth, hair and muscles along with brain development. The list of the vitamins and minerals that are needed at … Continue reading Do I Require More Vitamins and Minerals in Pregnancy?→
In pregnancy, starting from the 2nd trimester it’s important to supplement your diet with calcium of 1000 mg per day. This is important for numerous reasons for the mother and the developing baby in the womb. The additional calcium that is to be taken has to be from natural sources and has to be organic. … Continue reading How Much Calcium is Essential in Pregnancy? Are the Supplements Suggested?→
During pregnancy, you will probably feel more gas and bloating than usual. This is another result of the slowed digestive process. The following are the immediate recommendations: Drink and eat slowly, this will reduce the amount of air you swallow. Always eat in an upright position, even if you’re having a small snack. Take regular … Continue reading How to Avoid Gas & Bloating in Pregnancy?→
Constipation is very common because digestion generally slows down during pregnancy. If you are constipated, you can help yourself by following these tips: By drinking enough fluids By doing regular exercise Eating enough fibre which can be found in whole grain fruits and foods. Do not take a laxative without consulting your doctor, as not … Continue reading How To Manage Constipation in Pregnancy?→
During the pregnancy phase, you are bound to run into some problems related to digestion. Food aversion, cravings or morning sickness, are very common in the first trimester. But after these get subsided, and as your baby bump gets bigger, you might run into other problems such as: Heartburn and Acidity: The bigger your baby bump … Continue reading How to Manage Heart Burn & Acidity in Pregnancy→
After having spent the last 9 months, watching your waistline grow, you may strongly want to start shedding the pregnancy weight. Much of your weight gain comes from your baby, amniotic fluid, and water retention, which means you, can shed weight as many as 20 pounds in the first month postpartum itself, without actually trying. … Continue reading Diet for Post Pregnancy Weight Loss→
It is recommended to wait until 6 months to start solid foods, but it is possible to start as soon as 4 months as long as, certain growth and developmental stages have been achieved. At this time, you can gradually start introducing, soft baby foods in addition to infant formula or breast milk. As infants … Continue reading Babies and Solid Food – When, What and How→
Pregnancy is a wonderful milestone in the life of a woman. It is an experience that a woman would like to nurture in her heart for a lifetime. It is a time when a woman will be overwhelmed with a variety of emotions ranging from the happiness of being pregnant to the anxiety about the … Continue reading Pregnancy Diet– It’s all about the Right Balance→
A healthy heart is a result of good genes, regular physical activity, making the right food choices and knowing how to deal with stress. While you cannot do much about the genes, you can eat right and exercise. Here are some healthy heart tips that every pregnant woman has to adhere to, since this period … Continue reading Keep your Heart & Diet Healthy in Pregnancy→
Weight loss after pregnancy takes time, but it’s surely possible. Concentrate on eating a healthy diet and include physical activity in your daily routine. If you’re like most new moms out there, who are eager to put away maternity clothes and slip into your old jeans, it is important for you to understand the smart … Continue reading Diet that should be taken Post Delivery→
When you’re expecting, what you eat and drink influences your child’s health, possibly forever. Everyday foods and beverages take on new meaning, as some may present a danger to your developing baby. When you’re eating for two, you need to take extra care when planning your meals. There are a lot of foods that may … Continue reading Foods that you should avoid during pregnancy→
Good diet and nutrition and the right balance of it, is very important for your baby to grow and develop. Although morning sickness, vomiting and nausea during the first few months of pregnancy can make this difficult, so try to eat a sensible and well balanced diet. It helps make your pregnancy more comfortable. A … Continue reading Good diet and Nutrition during Pregnancy→
Pregnancy is a wonderful milestone in the life of a woman. It is an experience that a woman would like to nurture in her heart for a lifetime. It is a time when a woman will be overwhelmed with a variety of emotions ranging from the happiness of being pregnant to the anxiety about the … Continue reading Pregnancy Diet– It’s all about the Right Balance→
