Diet
Boiled potatoes are naturally rich in minerals and vitamins, particularly phosphorus, potassium, B-complex vitamins and vitamin C. They have high fiber content which makes you feel full and they are also low in calories. Cooking potatoes deplete it of some nutrients but a boiled potato is anyway nutrient dense. They can be regularly included in the diet as contrary to the popular belief, they are not inherently fattening.
Buttermilk has been defined as ‘sattvik’ food in Ayurveda because of its various health benefits. This drink is made from yogurt and is both delicious and healthy and is a great accompaniment to your meals. The different benefits of buttermilk or chaas include reducing acidity, soothes the stomach after a spicy meal, improves digestion, boosts the intake of calcium, washes down fats, contains many nutrients apart from calcium, lowers cholesterol blood pressure and prevents cancer along with other benefits.
Gas and bloating can be quite painful and uncomfortable and this is a chronic problem with many people. It can also lead to burping and belching which can be embarrassing. In order to avoid gas, you should avoid foods grown from the ground, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and peas. Even carbonated drinks, pop, and lager cause gas. Some of the things that can help get rid of gas you can drink peppermint tea, ginger tea, take a short walk or/and eat coriander.
This will come as a surprise to you, the fat we consume and we’re scared of is not as bad as we thought it is and on the other hand, sugar is much, much worse than we thought. Research has suggested that diets which are high in sugar lead to diabetes, obesity, heart diseases and cancer. Hence, it is mandatory for all food manufacturers to put a label of “Added Sugar” on their products and consumers must beware of the consequences.
Ikaria is an isolated isle in Greece which is known for longer lives of its citizens, which in some cases is even more than 100 years. Research suggests that diet is one of the primary reason behind their longevity. The most frequently consumed food on this island are fresh veggies which are harvested by themselves in their own legumes and gardens. They hardly consume meat and use abundant of olive oil. They also forage for herbs and greens seasonally.
While you are having the lifestyle and nutrition of your choice, there are people in this world who mostly survive on fried, pickled or curried chilies throughout the year. In an isolated village in Pakistan, vegetables are rarely available and chilies are grown in abundance. This lives people of the village with no choice but to consume more of it. This little village called Madave Solanki is situated in Sindh’s Umerkot district.
A published research suggests that the higher the fat content in your food, more addictive it becomes for you. Thus, the most addictive of all was found to be cheese. People who are really addicted to cheese have shown similar symptoms to that of a person suffering from substance abuse. The blame goes to protein content which creates casomorphins that calm our brain just like heroin does.
The mentality of most the vegans is to cause no harm to the animals and their choices define their acts. But according to few of them, they might be causing them harm. Vegans are technically promoting a culture where grains and vegetables are protected at cost of animals, according to a naturalist. This happens due to deforestation to have more area for growing crops. Animals are sometimes even shot or poisoned to keep them away.
It has been observed that people who do not get enough sleep drink more energy drinks or soda than those who get a proper amount of sleep every night. People who claim that they generally sleep less than 5 hours every night drank 21% more aerated beverages (sugar-sweetened) on an average than those who slept more than 7 hours every night. Apparently, sugar-sweetened beverages cause improper sleep.
Yes, it is possible to be fit and fat at the same time whether you believe it or not. If you have too much of abdominal fat, it does not imply that you are not fit. Sometimes, even if you do have plenty of fat, it is highly likely that it could be harmless fat. Moreover, it is even possible to be fat and have a better and a healthier metabolic rate than a thin person.