World stroke day 2015

World Stroke Day 29th October 2015.

The World Stroke Organization’s theme for World Stroke Day 2015 is ‘I am Woman’. The World Stroke Campaign has chosen to focus on this theme because a woman is

more at risk of having a stroke.

more likely to die from a stroke than a man.

less likely to receive acute care and rehabilitation than a man, even though she responds equally well to treatment.

more likely to experience a severe decline in cognitive function, and runs a higher risk of post-stroke depression and instutionalization.

more likely than men to experience hypertension, atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), diabetes, depression and obesity, all of which increase stroke risk.

more likely to take on the caregiving role.

Some stroke risks are also specific to women. Pregnancy related diabetes, preeclampsia, the use of birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy and hormonal change all increase the risk of stroke for women.

We want more women to understand their stroke risk and take steps that will reduce the likelihood of preventable stroke. This World Stroke Day we are encouraging all women to make healthier lifestyle choices and calling on them to get a health check from a medical practitioner.

Stroke affects women, stroke affects everyone.

We are calling on communities and individuals to use World Stroke Day to show they care. Share information about stroke prevention and ask the women in your community and your life to have a health check to avoid preventable stroke and

#WORLDSTROKEDAY
#cardiovasculardisease.
#hearthealthy #eathealthy #exercise #notransfood #avoidsmoking #cholesterol
#hypertension 

http://www.worldstrokecampaign.org/get-involved/world-stroke-day-2015.html

Sharad Purnima / Kojaagari Purnima

Sharad Purnima, also known as Kojaagari Purnima, is celebrated on a full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashwin.

On Sharad Purnima, the moon and the Earth are very close to each other. The rays of the moon have some healing properties which is said to nourish the body and soul of an individual. That is why food kept in the moonlight on Sharad Purnima is considered equal to Amrit (the immortal drink) or elixir. Hence, people  prepare kheer and keep it open under the moonlight throughout the night of Sharad Purnima. The next day it is consumed by all the members of the family as it becomes 'Amrit' according to local beliefs.

The practice of drinking cold milk and rice flakes  during this fast has its origins in science. Sharad ritu brings in very hot days and cool nights. During this weather, ‘pitta' or acidity becomes predominant in our body. Consumption of milk & rice flakes is a good remedy for ‘pitta'. Thus, it is customary to consume cold milk and rice flakes on Sharad Purnima.

World Osteoporosis Day 2015

World Osteoporosis Day 2015

World Osteoporosis Day takes place every year on October 20, with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) launching a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease.

The 2015 campaign theme is Serve Up Bone Strength and aims to raise awareness for the right nutrients you need to stay healthy and strong. A balanced diet along with regular exercise will help optimize your bone health at all ages and reduce your risk of osteoporosis.

The goal of a bone healthy diet is to help:

Children and adolescents build maximum peak bone mass;
Adults maintain healthy bones and avoid premature bone loss; and
Seniors sustain mobility and independence.

As part of World Osteoporosis Day, IOF is calling on NOF and other national osteoporosis patient societies from around the world to help spread the message and promote better bone health through proper nutrition. 

FIVE STEPS TO BETTER BONE HEALTH

Building strong bones throughout your lifetime will enable you to continue doing the things you enjoy for longer. It will also help you live independently, free of the pain and suffering caused by broken bones.

Take charge of your bone health today.

Regular exercise

Regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises jogging brisk walking stair climbing are beneficial at all ages and important for maintaining strong bones and muscles.These should be performed for at least 30 minutes, 3–5 days per week. Muscle-strengthening or resistance exercises at least 2 days per week.

Don’t forget to target the major muscles around the hip and spine.If you have osteoporosis or spinal fractures you need to be cautious when doing activities that could lead to injury and you should have professional guidance when setting up a regular fitness routine.

Bone-healthy nutrientsDon’t let this ‘silent’ disease eat up your bones.Sufficient calcium, vitamin D and protein are essential for your bone and muscle health. Dairy foods such as milk, yoghurt, and cheese, have the highest amounts of calcium and also contain protein and other minerals that are good for bones.While dietary calcium is best, some people may need to take supplements if they can’t achieve their daily calcium goals from food alone.

Most of the vitamin D in the body is produced from exposure of the skin to sunlight.However, depending on where you live, you may not be able to get enough vitamin D from safe exposure to sunlight alone. Small amounts of vitamin D are found in foods (e.g. egg yolk, salmon and tuna).

Avoid negative lifestyle habits

• Stop Smoking
• Excessive alcohol consumption (more than 2 units a day)
• Poor diet (low levels of calcium, less than 600 mg per day)
• Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency
• Lack of physical exercise or excessive exercise that leads to low body weight
• Maintain a healthy weight, low body mass index (BMI <20) puts ypu at risk for fracture

Identify your risk factors

• Age – bone loss accelerates more rapidly at around age 70 years in men
• Family history of osteoporosis means you’re at higher risk
• A previous broken bone at the age of 50 years or over
• Long-term use of glucocorticosteroids (more than 3 months)
• Primary or secondary hypogonadism (testosterone deficiency
• Certain medications – in addition to glucocorticosteroids, other medications can also put you at increased risk. These include, but are not limited to, some immunosuppressants, thyroid hormone treatment in excess dosage, certain antipsychotics, anticonvulsants, anti-epileptic drugs, lithium, methotrexate, antacids and proton- pump inhibitors.
• Some chronic diseases – diseases that place you at risk include, but are not limited to, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (e.g. Crohn’s disease), diseases of malabsorption (e.g. celiac’s disease), type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hyperparathyroidism, chronic liver or kidney disease, lymphoma and multiple myeloma, hypercalciuria, and thyrotoxicosis.

Adhere to your treatment

Get Clinical assessment done which may include bone mineral density (BMD) measurement with a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanner.This is a quick and noninvasive method to measure BMD at the hip and spine.

 

Make sure you comply with your prescribed treatment regimen Because the benefits of treatment are not always evident, many patients stop taking their medication – don’t let that happen to you.

By continuing on treatment you can protect your bones and avoid damaging and potentially life-threatening fractures.

World Spine day 16th October

Your Back at Work”- World Spine Day 2015

Did you know: your spine starts to age in your 20’s? You need to avoid exercising on hard surfaces in your 50’s? And stretching is the key to a strong spine in your 60’s and beyond?

Spinal disorders, such as back pain, neck pain, scoliosis and disc disease, to name a few are common, and they can have a profound effect on a person’s overall health.

Research has demonstrated that poor postures and inactivity can contribute to the development of back pain and other spinal disorders.

Back and neck pain is one of the most common reasons for workplace sick leave.
50% of the working population will experience back or neck pain symptoms at least once per year.

In a recent study low back pain ranked as one of the most “disabling” conditions and sixth in terms of usage of health funding

Source :-http://www.worldspineday.org/

Nutritional needs vary

Nutritional needs of each individual vary as per age, gender and activity levels.

Everyone is different and there are different diets for different individual…..so please do not follow the diet plan not meant for you.

For example banana may cause weight gain is some individual n weight loss in others.

Act smart, get a customized diet plan for you now.

World Food Day 2015

 World Food Day 2015

The theme of the World Food Day 2015 will be “Social protection and Agriculture." 

 

This year World Food Day 2015, 16 October, will be observed for the 35th time. This auspicious occasion will also mark the 70th Anniversary of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

The theme for World Food Day 2015 is “Social Protection and Agriculture: breaking the cycle of rural poverty”, which aims to underline the role social protection plays in reducing chronic food insecurity and poverty by ensuring direct access to food or the means to buy food.  Social protection is, moreover, a viable alternative for stimulating agricultural production and local economic activity. 

Farmers are of the key actors in the process of fighting hunger and finding concrete remedies that address issues affecting food security and nutrition. 

Farmers, in fact, have the task of producing quality safe food in order to achieve the goal of food security for everyone. As FAO has stated, agricultural production must increase by 60% globally to meet the food demand that will be required to feed the 9.2 billion people who will inhabit our planet in 2050. 

In order to guarantee this result and face this challenge, it is crucial to ensure that farmers have access to infrastructures, credit and functioning markets. Farmers also need to have access to science, innovation and knowledge, which are essential for the development of the agricultural sector.

“As a farmer, I must know what food provide proper nutrition to human beings and women should be aware of what we produce and what are the specific characteristics thereof”, WFO Acting President Evelyn Nguleka stated in a recent interview. “I think technology and innovation should work together to produce the quality food that we need to survive.”
WFO is looking forward to the next World Food Day as another great chance to highlight the vital role of farmers in feeding the planet and producing energy for life. 

Leaving aside October 16th, farmers play a global role on every other day of the year.

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

Walking and cardiovascular disease

Walking and cardiovascular disease

According to a new study conducted at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Life Science Division in Berkley, Calif, walking briskly can lower your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running.

The findings are consistent with the American Heart Association’s recommendations for physical activity in adults that we need 30 minutes of physical activity per day, at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week or 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week to derive benefits.”

It’s step by step process, like set a reachable goal just for today. Then you can work toward your overall goal of 30 minutes a day by increasing your time by 10-10 minutes a day.

And if you’re busy — like most of us — you can split up your walks into 10-15 minutes each.

Before you know it, brisk walking can become a part of your daily routine. And you’ll reap plenty of benefits:

For every hour of brisk walking, life expectancy for some people may increase by two hours.

Walking for as few as 30 minutes a day improves your heart health.

Maybe you’ve been sedentary for a while. No problem.
“Just get started, “even if it’s a few additional minutes per day.”

On Your Mark, Get Set … Walk!

How old is your heart (TOI)

How old is your heart (TOI)
It appeared in times of india that The sudden death of musician, Sir Bob Geldof's daughter Peaches Geldof was attributed to her having 'the heart of a 90-year-old', despite being only 25.

This is a common scenario in today's stressful life, wherein we aren't suprised if factors related to heart like your cholesterol, triglyceride are a little in the higher range, we are living our lives this way long working hours no exercise, junk food, smoking, alcohol...is any thing left.

"A chronic lack of physical exercise, along with lifestyle issues adds to the problem of accelerated atherosclerosis. These days, the majority of exercise that people in that age group get, is using their thumbs for texting, instant messaging, social media and what not. This, on top of a genetic background pre-dispositioned to infarction as well as poor lifestyle leads to young people having such problems," says Dr Ajay Kantharia, a clinical cardiologist.

For young Mumbaites working in high stress jobs that cuts across industries — be it law, medicine, media or other jobs, the importance of regular preventative check-ups cannot be understated.

Want to find out how old your heart is?  take this quiz

https://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/nhs-health-check/Pages/check-your-heart-age-tool.aspx#sub-mobile-nav

Family history and cardiovascular disease

Family history and cardiovascular disease

If a first-degree male relative (e.g. father, brother) has suffered a heart attack before the age of 55, or if a first-degree female relative has suffered one before the age of 65, you are at greater risk of developing heart disease.

If both parents have suffered from heart disease before the age of 55, your risk of developing heart disease can rise to 50% compared to the general population. However, you can protect yourself by taking care of your heart, as the development of cardiovascular disease involves many different factors, not just your family history.

Your chance of having a stroke is increased if first-degree relatives have had strokes. If they were young when they had their stroke, then the risk is slightly higher.  Studies have shown that the risk increases if you are a woman and your mother has suffered a stroke.

Studies have shown a genetic component for both hypertension and abnormal blood lipids, factors related to the development of cardiovascular disease.

One of the inherited factors is high cholesterol level, known as familial hypercholesterolemia.  If you have inherited this condition then you will experience a build up of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. This can lead to coronary heart disease.

Type 2 diabetes also has a genetic component, so if one of your parents developed the condition you are at greater risk of developing it too.  Type 2 diabetes is another risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease.

In the case of stroke, it is believed that inheriting hypertension is a key factor in the familial link of ischemic stroke.

So eat healthy and follow a healthy lifestyle.

Source: http://www.world-heart-federation.org/cardiovascular-health/cardiovascular-disease-risk-factors/family-history/

Memories Many a times my clients ask me do I have to give up my favorite comfort food completely to lose weight?

Many a times my clients ask me do I have to give up my favorite comfort food completely to lose weight?

No! Healthy eating is all about balance. You can enjoy your favorite foods even if they are high in calories, fat or added sugars. The key is eating them only once in a while and balance them out with healthier foods and more physical activity.

Some general tips for comfort foods:
•Consume them less often. If you normally eat these foods every day, cut back to once a week or once a month. 

•Eat smaller amounts. If your favorite higher calorie food is an afternoon chocolate bar, have a smaller size. Be careful! This technique works well for some people, but others may find it is too tempting to have their favorite food available, even in smaller amounts.

•Try a lower-calorie version. Use lower-calorie ingredients or prepare it differently. For example, use grated panir instead of cheese on pizza, use less butter and whole wheat pav for pav bhaji. Just remember to not increase your portion size.

Family history and cardiovascular disease

Family history and cardiovascular disease

If a first-degree male relative (e.g. father, brother) has suffered a heart attack before the age of 55, or if a first-degree female relative has suffered one before the age of 65, you are at greater risk of developing heart disease.

If both parents have suffered from heart disease before the age of 55, your risk of developing heart disease can rise to 50% compared to the general population. However, you can protect yourself by taking care of your heart, as the development of cardiovascular disease involves many different factors, not just your family history.

Your chance of having a stroke is increased if first-degree relatives have had strokes. If they were young when they had their stroke, then the risk is slightly higher.  Studies have shown that the risk increases if you are a woman and your mother has suffered a stroke.
Studies have shown a genetic component for both hypertension and abnormal blood lipids, factors related to the development of cardiovascular disease.

One of the inherited factors is high cholesterol level, known as familial hypercholesterolemia.  If you have inherited this condition then you will experience a build up of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in the blood. This can lead to coronary heart disease.

Type 2 diabetes also has a genetic component, so if one of your parents developed the condition you are at greater risk of developing it too.  Type 2 diabetes is another risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease.

In the case of stroke, it is believed that inheriting hypertension is a key factor in the familial link of ischemic stroke.

Nutriweek celebration on 3rd september 2015

 SHILPSNUTRILIFE CELEBRATING NUTRI WEEK FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

CREATING AWARENESS TO "EAT HEALTHY AND STAY HEALTHY"

Highlights of the event
Healthy parenting by Pediatrician Dr Devang Shah 

                   Talk on Diabetes by Diabetologist Dr Kiran Shah

Know our Indian superfoods and how to include them in your daily diet by Nutritionist Mrs. Shilpa Mittal
 

Neuropathy testing camp (know the extent to which your nerves are damaged)

Added attraction quiz, lucky draw …..assured gifts

Registration - FREE FREE FREE FREE…..
Kindly register through Email shilpsnutrilife@gmail.com
Send a message or call on 09870404042.

Date:- 3rd september 2015

Timings:- 1:30pm to 5:30pm

Venue:- Sai krupa Banquet, Mhatre wadi, behind soni tower, opp Aditya institiute, 5mins walking distance from Kora Kendra, Borivali – west, Mumbai-400092

Note:- Registration is mandatory. Limited seats available.

Event conducted by
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(M.H.Sc Nutrition)
Merit rank holder
Nutritionist and Diet Consultant
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Mrs Shilpa Mittal Nutritionist and Diet Consultant Founder Shilpsnutrilife - Diet and lifestylemakeover

World Breastfeeding week 1st aug to 7th aug

 World Breastfeeding week 1st aug to 7th aug

World Breastfeeding week takes place in the first week of August each year.  It is celebrated in more than 170 countries worldwide, and this can only keep growing!

Breastfeeding is essential for your baby.   Why?   It provides a child with all the anitbodies and nutrients she or he needs to stop from getting ill in the future.

 This year's theme is 'Breastfeeding and Work - Let's Make it Work'  It's all about looking back at the 1993 World Breastfeeding Week campaign - lot's has been achieved since the Mother-Friendly Workplace Initiative - but there's also work to be done to highlight the importance of the promotion and support of breastfeeding.
Great work is carried out by Breastfeeding Peer Counsellors in helping mothers to continue breastfeeding. 

Peer Counsellors can be anyone from the community who have been trained to help and support mothers.  They can answer questions and deal with any issues that mothers may have.  Breastfeeding supporters are encouraged to be trained as Peer Counsellors to help spread the word and increase and support the number of breastfeeding mothers. 

If you're a mother, or an excited mum-to-be, make sure you breastfeed your baby.  It will mean you've protected them as best as you know you can.
Mrs Shilpa Mittal
Nutritionist and Diet Consultant
Founder Shilpsnutrilife - Diet and lifestylemakeover

Fasting during shravan

Monday is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shravan Somvar fast also has a scientific reason. Monsoon is at its peak and there is less sunlight, it makes digestive system sensitive and weak. The diet has to be as light and easy to digest as possible. Some people fast for four months of monsoon. Some take one meal during Shravan.

Devotees turns strict vegetarian. During this period, water-borne diseases spread rapidly. Fasts detoxify the system.

Whatever it is whether u are fasting for one day or one month it should be done properly, have lots of water, chass, lassi, milk, coconut water, fruits. Fasting foods like rajgira, sabudana, kuttu, samai are good. If u are eating one meal esp if it is dinner have it early.

Hey folks note shravan, ramzan n padusan festival of jains all fall in the same month ……….enjoy the holiness…..

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

Don’t Break the Habit !

Don’t Break the Habit ! 

The easiest way to keep things going is simply not to stop. Avoid long breaks in exercising or rebuilding the habit will take some effort. Even people who consistently stick to an effective health and fitness routine can sometimes fall out of the exercise habit from time to time. Getting back on track can be challenging so, don’t drop it at the first sign of trouble.

Healthy Indianise burger

Healthy Indianise burger
A burger with a twist, made of bottle gourd, capsicum,carrot. It is an easy way of making your kids eat this veges.

Ingredients
Bun (pav) -4
Mayonise- 1tbsp
Green chutney -1tbsp

For pattice
Grated dudhi (lauki) – 1 cup
Capsicum (finely chopped ) – ½ cup
Carrot  (grated )- ½ cup
Potato (boiled) -1
Onion (grated) – 1
Panner (grated) – 2 tbs
Gram flour – 2 tbs
Bread crumbs
Garam masala – ½ tsp
Chilly powder -1 tbs
Ginger garlic paste- 1tbsp
Garlic chopped – 1tbsp
Salt
Oil

For garnishing
Cucumber,  tomato, onion sliced and til (sesame seeds )

Method :
-Heat oil in a pan, add ginger chilli paste saute a little, add garlic, onion ,lauki, carrot  and capsicum saute till partially cooked.
-Add chili powder , salt , garam masala and sauté well.
-Add smashed potato and panner , mix well.
-Now sprinkle gram flour and mix well.
- Add bread crumbs
Make into small round shaped patties , roast on a non stick pan.

To make a burger
Take a bun cut from middle apply a little green chutney and Mayonise. Place a pattice, few slices of cucumber, tomato and onion. Heat on a tawa for a few minutes. Sprinkle a few til seeds on top.
Burger is ready to serve.
Serve with tomato sauce / ketchup and green chutney.


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

Consult a professional if your child is overweight

 Consult a professional if your child is overweight

Is it right to put your child who may or may not be not ''technically'' overweight on a diet! because you think so...example just because his/her tummy isn't perfectly flat.

If you want to help her/him self-esteem, let her know how beautiful she is just the way she is. I think giving her healthy choices for her food and encouraging a healthy amount of exercise is fine, but please don't restrict her healthy fat or calories according to what you think is right! In my opinion, you will do far more damage than good if you encourage her to do this.

Also since many of the clients want fast results they constantly ask me "Can medication help my child lose weight?"

None of the new medicines to treat obesity are approved for children or adolescents to use. They may affect your child’s growth and development, and the risk of dangerous complications is far greater than any benefit they might have.

By far the best approach is helping your whole family—including your child—change their behavior. Obesity is not just your child’s problem. It is a problem that the whole family must be involved in solving. Your child lives within your family environment.

Obesity develops over time and cannot be solved overnight. Remember that this is not an emergency. Do not expect dramatic change. That is unrealistic.

The best way to have a healthy weight is prevention. Be sure your family has healthy habits from the beginning, and prevent yourself and your children from becoming overweight. It is much easier to maintain a healthy weight than it is to lose weight.

A diet for an overweight or obese kid needs to be planned intelligently wherein his or her growth needs aren't compromised. Please do not force your diet plans on them
Mrs Shilpa Mittal Nutritionist and Diet Consultant Founder Shilpsnutrilife - Diet and lifestylemakeover

Is it right to put your obese child on the so called diet...

Is it right to put your obese child on the so called diet...

A diet for an overweight or obese kid needs to be planned intelligently wherein his or her growth needs aren't compromised. Please do not force your diet plans on them.

Obesity is not just your child’s problem.  It is a problem that the whole family must be involved in solving.  Your child lives within your family environment.
Chances are, someone else in your family has also struggled with weight or experienced obesity.  They may be able to offer valuable help and support in developing realistic goals for your child.

As a family try to think of problems that you have solved successfully.  This will help you stay positive, and look for other areas that are opportunities for change.

Chocolate milkshake and calcium

Chocolate milkshake and calcium

Are your kids fussy about drinking milk……..so you add chocolate based powders and syrup to make it yummy right! .…….chocolate based product hinder calcium absorption to some extent due to oxalic acid and also caffeine tends to promote calcium excretion in urine so try to add fruits, make a milkshake, you can also add rose syrup, kesar pista, vanilla flavours……try it......think over its upto you which taste you want them to get use to.

Wellness or illness

Wellness or illness

It's all in your hands, you can choose to subsidize your illness or invest in wellness.

If illness then go ahead and look for subsidises for the same and get instant results and if wellness then you need to invest  now to reap the benefits long term.

Think and make healthy choice.

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Late night dinners and acidity

 Late night dinners and acidity

Avoid eating heavy meals especially for late night dinner.

It protects you against indigestion, heartburn

and weight gain.

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

Organic or no (leafy veges)

 Organic or no (leafy veges)

 How to know if the greens we buy are pesticide free or organic

If you see a few holes in the leaves of the greens you are buying, pick up the bunch; it means it is not heavily 'pesticided' .

And one very important tip to follow with greens is wash them well and after washing give a final rinse of salt water for five to seven minutes. This helps remove germs and residue.

 

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

Organic or No (fruits and veges)

 Organic or No (fruits and veges)

How to know if the fruits and veges we buy are pesticide free or organic

Many a times my clients ask me how to know if the foods we buy are pesticide free or organic.

Although this may be a difficult task in itself however here are a few things to look
Appearance If it is oddly shaped uneven like no two items are identical eg no two leaves of the same mango tree will ever look 100% alike. Similarly, each apple, mango or even grain will always look different from another. Their colour, shape, structure will never be uniform. There will, for instance, be different shades of yellow in your moong dal instead of the uniformly bleached yellow of the regular packaged dal.


Fruits, vegetables and grains won't be huge in size. There are, of course, special cases in which people do grow large-sized fruits and vegetables organically as well, but they are not the norm and are difficult to find.


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

Organic or No (grains)

Organic or No

How to know if the grains we buy are pesticide free or organic

Although a difficult task but this can be checked out –

Insect or worms in your grains are a good thing in a way Keedas (worms) too know that non-organic food is just not edible.Naturally grown sabut daals (like moong sabut, or urad sabut), atta, maida, brown rice, white rice and other grains will get keedas after two-three months and especially in the rains. All you need to do is clean the grain or sun them out like our grandmothers would and still live on with it for quite a few years.

Keedas don't contaminate your food, pesticides do. Similarly, if you see a few holes in the leaves of the greens you are buying, pick up the bunch; it means it is not heavily 'pesticided'. And one rule of thumb to follow with greens is this: after washing them well, give a final rinse of salt water for two-three minutes. This helps remove germs and residue.

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

Shortcut to weight loss...are you looking for one

Shortcut to weight loss...are you looking for one

Many of us want to be thin,fit, healthy that too in a short time, but many of us also don’t want to put in the efforts like exercise, Or can’t put the hours in at any activity due to lack of time . Some of us have reasons (or excuses) on why we can or can’t do something. AM I RIGHT? So what do u do….find shortcuts….

You come across claims which are tempting like,
"LOOK YOUNGER! FEEL YOUNGER! REVERSE THE EFFECTS OF AGING! LOSE WEIGHT FAST! AND GET ALL THAT IN A PILL."

These are claims with no basis in reality. You cannot buy youth. In fact, not only will you waste your money, but you might do yourself harm in the process. Instead, focus your energy on habits and behaviors that reduce the effects of aging and Weightloss!

There are no quick fixes short cuts. There is no miracle diet or miracle pill. You get what you put in, and that’s the brunt of it.

Stop trying to look for weight loss in a pill, it is not found in pills. It’s found in good food and regular exercise.

Weight loss rather maintenance of lost weight is a healthy makeover of your diet and lifestyle........to get yours contact shilpsnutrilife@gmail.com.

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

Food label literacy

If you can't read it then WHY EAT IT....don't you at times feel everything written on the package food is beyond your understanding. ..If yes and you can't understand anything just leave it.

If the things written resembles name of a food go ahead, if you feel more like chemicals just throw it away.

Wake up guys before its too late

Healthy Kitchen Makeover

Healthy Kitchen Makeover 

Have you ever given a thougth to this:- When it comes to trying to lead a healthy lifestyle, does your kitchen do more harm than good? Are you ready to change your kitchen into a space that truly inspires you to prepare healthy meals?

If you want to give your family's daily diet a “HEALTHY MAKEOVER," start with your kitchen. To build good eating habits, take a hard look at the contents of your kitchen cupboards, fridge and freezer, and make a few simple changes.

If you stock your kitchen with nutritious but flavorful whole foods, you and your family are more likely to eat a smart diet and reduce your risk of obesity,cardiovascular and other diseases.
Home is where your heart is, but it can also be where your health is. With a little change you can transform your house into a healthier place for yourself and the people you love.

Together we’ll go through your kitchen to get rid of unhealthy foods and provide nutritious and savory alternatives to replace them with. Discover what products to avoid buying, what ingredients to avoid and how to stock your shelves properly to eliminate unhealthy eating habits.

For a healthy kitchen makeover contact
shilpsnutrilife@gmail.com
09870404042



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

Can sitting for long hours put you in trouble

You may want to stand up while you read this.

Experts now say you should start standing up at work for at least two hours a day -- and work your way toward four.

Today, the average office worker sits for about 10 hours - office meeting, emails, eating meals,  computer etc.

Medical researchers have long warned that prolonged sitting is dangerous, associated with a significantly higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, cancer, and depression, as well as muscle and joint problems.

Some have gone on to say that the office chair is worse for your health than smoking and kills more people than HIV. Even working out vigorously before or after work may not compensate for extending sitting.

Metabolism slows down 90 percent after 30 minutes of sitting. The enzymes that move the bad fat from your arteries to your muscles, where it can get burned off, slow down. The muscles in your lower body are turned off. And after two hours, good cholesterol drops 20 percent. Just getting up for five minutes is going to get things going again. These things are so simple they’re almost stupid.”

According to the expert statement released in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Americans should begin to stand, move and take breaks for at least two out of eight hours at work.

Gavin Bradley, director of Active Working, an international group
Gives following suggestions -
Take your calls standing.
Walk around.
Hold standing meetings,Walking meetings.
Walk over to a colleague’s desk instead of sending an e-mail.
Use the stairs instead of the elevator.
Taking a lunch break.
Isn't this Simple stuff.

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Health experts have figured out how much time you should sit each day - The Washington Post

World Milk Day 1st June

World Milk Day

World Milk Day is celebrated on 1st June in many countries across the world.

Significance - to raise the awareness about the importance of milk and its products as part of a health balance diet.

"Milk is the First Food for Human" is the theme for this year.

It was initiated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to celebrate all aspects of milk as a global food.

Did you know, Milk is a complete food except for iron and vitamin C. It contains lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, salts, minerals like calcium and phosphorus, vitamins like Vit A,  B complex– in other words, all healthy nutrients required by our body.

I know most of you don't like milk, we make faces...give excuses like it does not suit our system, other mammals milk is not designed for our body n so on right. ..

To make it interesting, you can add different flavours to it. Saffron, cinnamon, vanilla essence, rose essence, dry fruit powder, strawberry squash thandai syrup etc.

Still not a liking for milk then have milk products like panir,  curd, buttermilk,  cheese, ghee etc.

Benefits of milk - strong bones,  muscles, improves sleep,  quality of hair and skin and also acts as a natural antacid.

So go ahead and have a glass of milk today...doodh doodh doodh piyoo glass full doodh.

world environment day

World environment day

The 2015 theme for World Environment Day is Sustainable consumption and production. The slogan for the theme is "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care."

Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care.

The well-being of humanity, the environment, and the functioning of the economy, ultimately depend upon the responsible management of the planet’s natural resources. Evidence is building that people are consuming far more natural resources than what the planet can sustainably provide.

Many of the Earth’s ecosystems are nearing critical tipping points of depletion or irreversible change, pushed by high population growth and economic development. By 2050, if current consumption and production patterns remain the same and with a rising population expected to reach 9.6 billion, we will need three planets to sustain our ways of living and consumption.

The WED theme this year is therefore "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care."

Living within planetary boundaries is the most promising strategy for ensuring a healthy future. Human prosperity need not cost the earth. Living sustainably is about doing more and better with less. It is about knowing that rising rates of natural resource use and the environmental impacts that occur are not a necessary by-product of economic growth.

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