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Why you should avoid consuming industrial seed oils?
There are several culprits such as sugar, saturated & trans fat which have resulted in rise of chronic & lifestyle diseases. One of the most commonly consumed food items- Industrial seed oil has attracted very little attention. Unlike traditional oils such as olive oil, coconut oil, butter & Ghee, industrial seed oil are recent entrant…
What are Circadian Rhythms?
Circadian rhythm also known as sleep/wake cycle is 24 hour internal clock running in the background of your brain & cycles between sleepiness & alertness at regular intervals. You must have observed that you feel active & sleepy /lazy at the same time every day. For adults, fall in activeness happens during peak hours of…
How Acrylamide in food causes cancer?
Acrylamide is a chemical used to substances such as polyacrylamide and acrylamide copolymers which are used in various industrial processes such as those in production of plastic & paper. They are also used in food packaging for consumer products. Acrylamide is a by-product naturally formed when you cook starchy, carbohydrate-rich foods with low moisture at…
Which is better protein source: Plant or Animal?
There has been a lot of buzz about plant based diet specifically after the movie “ Game Changes” was released on Netflix. Plant Protein has started earning its place on kitchen table alongside its animal derived counterpart. We are now wondering which source of protein is healthier? Before we jump into this rather exciting discussion,…
How can you improve absorption of micronutrients?
We generally refer to food label & prefer buying foods containing micronutrients such as Iron, Zinc, Potassium, Magnesium & various vitamins in particular. However, it is important to note that these micronutrients do not help in anyway unless they are absorbed from your GI tract & enter into your blood steam. Even if you consume…
What is Nutrient Density?
In my previous blog on “ nutrivore diet” & during discussion in community & webinar, I have time & again stressed on the fact that we should adopt a nutrient dense diet. So what is exactly nutrient density & how you can choose the right mix of food to meet your nutrient needs? The following…
All about Nutrivore Diet: A guide to healthy living
So what is a healthy diet? Answer to this question is very relative since we have a lot of dietary options available & each one is considered to be healthy in some way of the other. One solution does not fit all when we talk of diet & fitness, however ever food should have basic…
Should you take meal while flying?
Traveling on long uncomfortable flights leads you to the consumption of that microwaved, premium & delicious meal. So would you hold on to that hunger till your get down or go with in-flight meal? Every second person thinks that in-flight meal is nothing, but little pick-me-up to pass through the flight. Travelers generally overeat in…
Benefits of eating Fish: Why DHA (Omega-3 fatty acid) is important ?
Fish is a great source of healthy fat & offers a number of micro-nutrients & fatty acids such as omega-3 & omega-6 which are essential for growth & development of your body. So when was the last time you had fish for lunch/dinner? If you can’t remember perhaps it’s time you should revisit your diet/nutrition…
The Breakfast debate: Fats or Carbohydrates?
Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day not only because of timing but also due to the act that it gives us fuel to carry on our daily chores, think , act & do all sort of physical movement. So what food items should be part of your diet & in…
