A lot more frequency and a lot less quantity seems to be the latest health mantra when it comes to your diet, according to research.
Plant foods are rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, which provide many essential nutrients including fibre, says nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
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Maintaining the balance of gut microbiota is important as an imbalance, also known as dysbiosis, can cause or aggravate different diseases, including but not limited to digestive problems such as inflammatory bowel syndrome, mental health issues like anxiety and depression and menstrual problems.
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Start the day with some whole grains or oats. Include a good source of fibre-containing food with every meal or snack.
'Any dietary approach is incomplete without physical exercise.' 'Application of calorie restriction/intermittent fasting alone would lead to a decrease in muscle mass, and possibly bone mass too.'
Milk, turmeric, millet and nuts are important source of nutrients for your body, says Ritika Samaddar.
Consuming whole grains can reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 30 percent.
When the artery going to the brain gets clogged or closes off, and a part of the brain goes without blood for too long, it is called an ischemic stroke.
Even a few servings of ultra-processed foods can contribute significantly to your daily calorie intake, warns dietician Rachel Anthony.
Diabetes can lead to serious complications and can affect the eyes, heart and nerves, warns Dr Manoj Chawla.
'We have no time for meals. We don't sleep on time or have family or community interactions.' 'All this stress has made us pressure cookers without valves.' 'No wonder then we are bursting out with heart attacks,' points out Dr Udgeath Dhir, director, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
Oncologist Dr Zankhana Buch, AyurVAID Hospital tells us why these foods could help you lead a healthy lifestyle.
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The 'resistant starch' in oats aids in digestion, kicks up your metabolism, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and burns fat, says Vandana Luthra.
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Having 60 gm almonds a day helps maintain blood sugar levels and prevents cardio vascular diseases.
Regular consumption of fried, junk and packaged food will have minor to severe health implications, warns dietician Bhakti Adkar.
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Good nutrition is one of the keys to good health. This means making sure you regularly eat foods that have a lot of vitamins and minerals in them, as well as those that are not high in fat content.
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Even if you feel healthy, your overall health report can give you a realistic picture of important parameters, advises Dr Divya Gopal.
A well-balanced lifestyle is the cornerstone for people living with diabetes and those at risk, recommends Shilpa Joshi, head of Metabolic Nutrition, Fitterfly.
Food (ahara) and lifestyle (vihara) have a major impact on the health of your heart.
Starting your day with breakfast cereals or granola bars is something diabetic patients should totally avoid.
As delicious as they may be, you would be better off saving these treats for a rare indulgence rather than a regular meal.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
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How do you bring about better nutrition consciousness in a society that is quite apathetic to excess consumption of salt, sugar and fats? asks Ambi Parameswaran.
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