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High blood pressure, or hypertension, is called the “silent killer” for good reason. It often has no symptoms, but is a major risk for heart disease and stroke.Your blood pressure depends on how much blood your heart is pumping, and how much resistance there is to blood flow in your arteries. The narrower your arteries, […]

Oats are gluten free, an incredibly nutritious food packed with important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In addition, they are high in fiber and protein compared to other grains.* Oats contain some unique components — in particular, the soluble fiber beta-glucan and antioxidants called avenanthramides. It helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Heart disease is

Most people today are not getting enough fiber in their diets. High fiber diets may reduce the risk of certain cancers, diabetes, heart disease and digestive disorders. In addition, fiber helps regulate the bowels and can help lower cholesterol. Fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains are all good fiber sources. High fiber diets tend to

Rule no #1- Clock your body. Make sure you eat your meals on time Rule no #2- Eat small and frequent meals. Avoid long gaps Rule no #3- Avoid food with high glycemic index and add more fibre and protein in your diet Rule no #4- Exercise daily. 15 mins post meals ( after breakfast,

Here are some of my favorite evening snacks. Tasty bhi… healthy bhi? 1.Roasted Makhanas – Great source of calcium and protein. 2.Roasted Channa – Fantastic for weight watchers, helps maintain ideal body weight and a great source of good quality protein with fibre. 3.Wheat Puff – Light, tasty and a low calorie snack. 4.Jowar Puff

In no particular order, here is my list of the five seeds you should add to your diet. 1.Flaxseeds: Flaxseeds are a great source of fiber and omega-3 fats, particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), antioxidants and other minerals. If you want to increase your omega-3 levels, it’s best to eat flaxseeds that have been ground for

Microgreens are young vegetable greens that fall somewhere between sprouts and baby leaf vegetables. Microgreens are a tender form of green leafy vegetables, herbs and pulses. These are approximately 1–3 inches (2.5–7.5 cm) tall.They have an intense aromatic flavor and concentrated nutrient content and come in a variety of colors and textures. They are great

Body clock is the internal biological mechanism which causes our body to automatically behave in particular way, at a particular time of the day. Cells throughout our body are programmed to follow a roughly 24-hour cycle, causing body temperature, appetite, and energy levels to rise and fall at consistent times of the day. One of

Ragi is packed with protein, calcium, good carbs and is rich in amino acid, B- complex vitamins, magnesium, Vitamin C, D and E.It is a whole grain as it contains all the three parts of the kernel- the bran, germ and endosperm which makes it very healthy. It is gluten-free,rich in fiber and helps with

Mango like any fruit is a storehouse of essential nutrients. Consuming seasonal fruits has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions. But like all things too much of anything can reverse its benefits.Eating a single mango is great for health but eating too many can lead to weight gain. Nutritional