One powerful reminder

 One powerful reminder

The Scale Does Not Define Who You Truly Are, You Are More Than A Number On Your Scale.

But be mindful of the habits you have. Choose wisely - your children are watching you.

Mrs Shilpa Mittal Nutritionist and Diet Consultant Founder Shilpsnutrilife - Diet and lifestylemakeover

Golden rules for healthy living

Golden rules for healthy living

1. Eat variety of foods to ensure a balanced diet

2. Ensure moderate use of edible oils and animal foods and very less use of ghee/ butter/ vanaspati.

3. Overeating should be avoided to prevent overweight and obesity.

4. Exercise regularly and be physically active to maintain ideal body

weight.

5. Use salt in moderation/ Restrict salt intake to minimum.

6. Drink plenty of water and take beverages in moderation.

7. Minimize the use of processed foods rich in salt, sugar and fats.

8. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits.

9. Do not skip meals

10. Go for annual health check ups

Eat well, Move more, Live longer

It's not what you eat, but what you digest that counts too

It's not what you eat, but what you digest that counts too

What you eat is only half the battle in getting the needed nutrition to your millions of cells that rely on that nourishment for everyday functioning. You are what you eat, but you are also what you absorb.
You can eat all the food you want, but if your body can't assimilate your protein, carbs, or fats, it doesn't do you any good.

If what you eat makes you cramp, bloated, gassy, etc., you are not absorbing it so what's the point? This is a especially true for people with digestive issues.

Failure to fully digest your meals can lead to poor muscle growth, lack of energy, and even bouts of depression.

So if you want a better body, it's not just what you eat. It's how you eat, too.

Are you suffering from osteoporosis?

Are you suffering from osteoporosis? 

Osteoporosis literally means "porous bone." As we age, our bones naturally lose thickness and strength. Osteoporosis leads to an increased risk of fractures (breaks). Called the "silent crippler," osteoporosis often progresses without symptoms or pain until a fracture occurs.

To check if you are at risk of osteoporosis, answer the following questions. If you answer Yes to more than three, see your GP.

Do you spend more than 10 minutes a day outdoors?
Is your BMI less than 21?
Have either of your parents broken a hip after a minor fall?
Have you had an early menopause?
Have you missed periods for more than six months as a result of over-exercising or dieting?
Do you have a history of thyroid or other hormonal problems?
Did you eat a poor diet low in calcium (lacking in dairy products, green leafy vegetables) as a teenager or even now?
Do you drink lots of soft drinks?
Do you smoke more than ten cigarettes a day?
Do you drink more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day?
Do you play sports or exercise less than twice a week?
Do you have a close relative with osteoporosis?

A Nutritious diet plan along with lifestyle modification can go a long way in preventing osteoporosis.

Guava

GUAVA

Guava is one of the super fruits being rich in dietary fibre, vitamin A and C, folic acid and the dietary minerals, potassium, copper and manganese.

Recently a study by the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in Hyderabad has revealed that fruits like guava and apple are rich in antioxidants. The anti-oxidant activity in guava was a highest around 496 mg/100 grams, these findings were an eye-opener for us. We usually believe that expensive fruits are the richest source of nutrition. A single guava is somewhere around Rs 3 to RS 5, I think cheapest n best.

So here goes a few health benefits of guava :

1. Lowering blood pressure. cholesterol and triglycerides level which is due to the high content of a soluble fiber pectin.

2. Vitamin C -The amount of vitamin C in a guava is about four times the amount of vitamin C as an orange, which is good news for skin healing because it contributes to generation of collagen, the substance that gives skin its firmness and reduce the impact of aging.

^{The vitamin C content in guavas are a preventive measure against cold and viral infections. The astringents in guava help in clearing the respiratory tract, throat and lungs.}

                            

3. Anti cancer properties - One of the amazing things about guava is that it contains Lycopene, antioxidant to fight cancer. Lycopene can keep our body healthy and keep it away from free radicals that can cause all kinds of damage, including blocked arteries, joint degeneration, nervous system problems, or even cancer.

4. Constipation:Is beneficial for the treatment of constipation. Guava, along with their seeds, provides roughage to the diet and provides for the normal evacuation of bowels. A medium guava provides you with 36 percent of the recommended daily value for dietary fiber.

5.Provides for healthier gums: The astringents in guava also result in healthier gums. Therefore, after chewing on a guava, your gums feel tighter and fresh.

So now you know some benefits of guava, I recommend you to have it everyday. Buy them whenever you see them on the stores or your local supermarkets. Daily consume is much recommended for you. But do not consume guava juice in the package, the ones that you also find on the stores, as it contains sweetened and the nutrition is not equivalent to the whole fruit itself.

And a little tip from me, pick up the red-fleshed ones as it contains more nutrition and have more antioxidants.

The best part about it is that(as mentioned earlier also), as compared to the other fruits, it is really affordable in most parts of the world. That’s the reason why it is very correctly called as the ‘Poor man’s apple.