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Diabetics and Plant proteins

Diabetics and Plant proteins

It is a given that we are living in times when the frenetic pace and elevated stress has led to daily practices not amenable to good health. This has given rise to the concept of “lifestyle diseases”. Two common lifestyle diseases are hypertension and diabetes. Though both have a genetic basis, environmental factors and lifestyle choices can hasten the onset and exacerbate the harmful effects. One such lifestyle choice is diet, comprising aspects of its composition, regularity, and control. Let us...

March 21, 2023
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the magic of omega fatty acids

The Magic of Omega Fatty Acids

We often view the fat component in our diet with scepticism and try avoiding it by and large, little realising that lipids play a major role in our overall wellbeing. The nature of fat in our diet depends upon the types of fatty acids it contains – saturated and unsaturated. All fats contain both but in general plant oils contain more unsaturated (liquid at room temperature) and animal origin fats contain more saturated (solid at room temperature). As a golden...

December 20, 2022
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Raise the bar, one more rep

There is no denying that the importance of exercise has been recognised today as an inalienable part of a healthy lifestyle. Cutting across strata’s, in different age groups, more and more people are taking to some form of activity to ramp up the heart rate.  Parks are full of walkers; beach fronts are teeming with joggers and yoga enthusiasts are rolling out their mats. And of course, gyms are mushrooming. From a simple bare bone set up to modern facilities...

November 1, 2022
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Granny hits the gym

Steeped in science and logical rigour most of us tend to ignore, or at times even deride traditional wisdom. This trend seems to be more pronounced in healing. But, even the most cynical amongst us will accede to Grandma’s remedy of warm turmeric milk for a sore throat. Turmeric, the mainstay of many Ayurvedic preparations and an ingredient of make-at-home remedies has been widely studied for its therapeutic value for ailments ranging from cancer to depression. That apart it is...

November 1, 2022
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Ma, where’s my protein?

The near ecstatic feeling a mother experiences on holding her new born for the first time they say cannot be described. The culmination of all creation is the baby she holds. A lot is dreamt about and many plans made. Some into the future and some to be implemented right away. Among the latter is the baby’s diet. From the first few hours of its life, when the infant is breast fed, till the child becomes an independent eater, his...

November 1, 2022
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Proteins- which? How much? When?

Diet – Metabolism-Energy-Activity, this forms the basic paradigm of human existence. The individual aspects though may vary within limits from person to person. Diet, in its content is comprised of the same macro and micro nutrient albeit offered and consumed in different forms. The former taken in as carbohydrates, proteins and fats or lipids and the latter forming a host of vitamins and minerals essential for sound health. The food is then metabolized to generate energy to allow for activity....

November 1, 2022
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Fake Vs. Original

Ersatz art, imitation apparel, faux leather and even fake news the list is endless. If there is something that sells and leading companies have joined the bandwagon to establish brands in that product category, imitators will jump in. Now, if any of these products are to be ingested, the perils can be scary, such as in fake drugs, eatables, drinks or dietary supplements. Let’s today deal with a specific supplement, namely muscle building protein powders or whey protein in India. Whey...

November 1, 2022
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Protein consumption any different for women than men

We live in a time where the gender divide is being bridged steadily with women shattering many a glass ceiling to achieve parity with men in most activities. What was hitherto a no-go area for women is now open. Obviously in brute strength, men will prevail owing to a larger stature and more muscle mass, but women can and are seen increasingly weaving diet and exercise in their daily regimen. It is imperative they do this to cater to the...

November 1, 2022
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Dear Seniors, you do need your Protein!!

Advancing age and retirement mandates a paradigm shift in most aspects of life including mundane ones. The elderly, shielded from the daily grind, while letting their hair down and reminiscing their salad days often tend to ignore some critical precautions. This can be detrimental, even if in a silent manner. One such area is their diet and more specifically their protein intake. Protein, that precious soup of vital amino acids acquires great significance as one ages. Loss of skeletal muscle mass...

November 1, 2022
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The Sweet truth: Not all sugar is just bad

“I have a sweet tooth” some proclaim, almost with pride. Sweetness is the most preferred taste amongst all and virtually every child is weaned on it. Sugar, or cane sugar to be precise has been used as a sweetener for daily use, for generations. Sugar (sucrose) is a simple carbohydrate being a disaccharide composed of 2 monosaccharides, glucose and fructose. For human consumption sucrose is extracted and refined from, generally sugarcane, or at times beet sugar. While people relished the value...

November 1, 2022
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