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Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

Health Benefits Of Chia Seeds

1. Chia seeds have a huge amount of fibre and antioxidants with a very lower amount of calories which show better result in weight loss, protect from skin ageing, heart diseases, cancer and many other health issues. 2. Chia seeds are naturally gluten-free which promote a healthy digestive system, improve cholesterol levels and trigger your energy levels. 3. Chia seeds are rich in protein and calcium which helps to build and maintain your bones stronger, boosts heart muscles & nervous system functions. 4. Chia seeds have a bundle of omega 3 fatty acids which can fight depression & anxiety, improves eye health, reduce the chance of metabolic syndrome, etc. 5. Chia does not need cooking. It can be eaten with other food items or juice or in the soaked...

Why is breakfast important

Breakfast

Breakfast means breaking the overnight fast which provides fuel to our brain for better memory & concentration, maintains body glucose level & faster recovery of the muscles.Skipping breakfast lead to a tiring and less energetic bad day.A healthy breakfast lowers the risk of diabetes, hypertension, obesity and the bad cholesterol (LDL). ...

MAGNESIUM DEFICIENCY

Magnesium is important for healthy functioning of our body. It increases calcium absorption. Whereas excess iron in the body can decrease magnesium absorption. SYMPTOMS- Nausea, Fatigue, Tingling in extremities, Loss of appetite, Heart problem, Muscle cramping, Insomnia, Brittle bone, depression. SOURCES- All seeds, Nuts, Lentils, Escargot, Wheat, Barley, Spinach, Oatmeal, Soy, Banana, Potato, Sweet potato, Avocado, Salmon, Cocoa, Okra. ...

Remain healthy this Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan is here and I am sure everyone is as excited as I am as this is the only month when we get to relish on the finger licking authentic Haleem. But the hardest fact is fasting for the whole day for one whole month especially when the temperatures are soaring high. So, all my Muslim friends lets discuss how to remain healthy this Ramadan. What to eat before the Fast to remain healthy this Ramadan? Start with a glass of warm water. This will help you with digestion and also help you to flush out toxins from your body. You can also keep a jug of detox water one night before for added health benefits. You sip on it till u start your fasting. Detox water*...

Healthy Liver

Liver is one of the most important organs of our body which can easily give up if we don’t take good care of it. Healthy Liver is like a multi tasker. It breaks down fat from food, stores glucose and cleanses our blood by removing toxins. Healthy Liver doesn’t need much care. A balanced diet, healthy lifestyle and good hygiene is enough to get it going. How can a Healthy liver get affected? Sedentary lifestyle and obesity- Lack of exercise can affect your weight ultimately hampering your healthy liver function.Unhealthy eating habit- Balanced diet is important to keep your liver healthy. Junk food and untimely eating can affect your healthy liver functioning and cause fatty liver.Excess Alcohol consumption- Frequent drinking in excess can cause alcoholic fatty liver and if not controlled, it can lead to cirrhosis...

The most common deficiencies

In today’s world where everyone is on toe to meet their deadline, people hardly focus on their health. Sedentary lifestyle and fast food add oil to the fuel. This ultimately leads to different macro and micro nutrient deficiencies. When symptoms start showing, then people think or at least start thinking to care about their health. Again, instead of seeking expert’s help they start browsing on google. Even if some people exercise and try to eat healthy, they may still lack in some essential vitamins and minerals. Today we will discuss about some of the most common deficiencies and how to avoid them with right diet. Iron deficiency- People of any age and gender can become deficient to iron, but women especially menstruating and pregnant, are more like to be deficient to this mineral. Iron is very...

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Have you noticed any man or woman disoriented or unable to recall something. Well there is a high possibility they might be suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). What is ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE is a neurogenerative disorder where the brain forms lumps of a protein fragment called beta-amyloid which clump together and disrupt cell communication leading to inflammation. It is a progressive disease which starts slowly but worsens gradually. First the neurons are destroyed which ultimately affects language, reasoning and social behaviour. It subsequently disrupts life functions, causes memory loss and ultimately death. What are the symptoms of ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE? Usually the symptoms are attributed to ageing and stress. Short term memory loss, abstract thinking and urinary incontinence may be the first symptoms. However, as the disease progresses, patient becomes more dependent on others for daily functioning...