Dash diet
Diseases
Banhishikha Roy

DASH Diet: Hypertension Eating Plan

Hypertension or high blood pressure has been on the rise in the US for the past 50 years. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. First introduced in 1997, it is a diet promoted by the National Institute of Health’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) for reducing blood pressure.

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Diseases
Mubarra

Water retention : All you need to know about it!

We’ve all heard the term “Water weight” being thrown around, but if you don’t understand what exactly it is, then those especially in the midst of a weight loss program can get quite discouraged by its contingency. Contrary to popular belief, Water retention is actually a helpful signal since it indicates the imbalance in the body.

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Diseases
Banhishikha Roy

Intermittent fasting – The Fast and Feast diet

Intermittent fasting is also called “alternate day fasting” or “intermittent energy restriction.” It is the process of fasting and feasting alternately. Intermittent fasting is in trend and type of eating pattern in which we have to practice to limit the food intake in a way, that cycles between defined periods of fasting and non fasting. Intermittent fasting is a type of eating with restricted calorie consumption or use reserved calories as fuel for the body.

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Geriatric
Shampa Banerjee

Sarcopenia

Sarcopenia has become exceedingly common among older people. Almost 10% of adults above 50 are affected by it. Sarcopenia is characterized by muscle loss, that can decrease both the quality of life, as well as life expectancy. However, the good news is that sarcopenia can be prevented and reversed in certain cases.

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Constipation
Banhishikha Roy

Constipation: Remedies and Diet

Constipation is irregular, infrequent or difficult passage of faeces. Constipation is most often defined as having a bowel movement less than 3 times per week. It is often associated with hard stools or problems passing stools. You may have pain while passing stools or may be unable to have a bowel movement after straining or pushing.

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Child Nutrition
Shampa Banerjee

Ideas on preparing healthy and tasty school lunchbox

Nutrition plays a very important role in the growth and development of children; and since a considerable part of their waking hours is spent in schools, the importance of school lunchbox becomes enormously significant. Children should get at least one-third of their total calorie requirements from the food that they take in school, and therefore menu planning for the school lunchbox is something parents should be extremely mindful of.

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Diseases
Banhishikha Roy

“Seeds”: The Powerhouse of Nutrients

Seeds are small mighty kernels which are known to be super-nutritious. They are also known as a powerhouse of nutrients and can be consumed daily for a myriad list of health benefits. Seeds contain an ample amount of fibre, healthy monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants present in them, seeds are known to be extremely versatile and can be incorporated any way in any recipes.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Shampa Banerjee

All About Diarrhoea: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Diarrhoea is a condition during which a person passes loose or watery stool. Generally, diarrhoea may occur twice to thrice in a year and is considered normal, however, people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) are more susceptible to develop diarrhoea more often.

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