Diet
Many people consume bananas only when are yellow and ripe but even the green bananas, which have different taste and texture, are also healthy to consume. Green bananas are quite higher in starches which are converted into sugar when ripe. They help to keep the gut bacteria healthy and also increase the production of fatty acids which are essential for digestive health. People who are suffering from latex allergy should avoid consuming them.
Nowadays, the flavorings and sugar added to the variety of yogurts are slowly pushing them into the junk food category. Hence, when you are buying one, make sure you read the nutrition and ingredients list on the label. Always go for a sugar-free yogurt. The difference between greek yogurt and dairy-free yogurt is that the former comes with more proteins and fewer carbs whereas the latter has lesser fat and no lactose. Organic yogurt is not necessary the best buy as it may be rich in few nutrients but low in many others.
The academy of nutrition and dietetics provides the following advice for preventing cross-contamination of food while grilling it. Firstly, it goes without saying that the grill should be clean and free of any leftovers. Do not use the same plate for raw food and the grilled food, wash it first or use a different one. Same goes for grilling utensils. Lastly, never use marinade that contained raw meat for basting cooked meat. Happy Cooking!
It is not a hidden fact that having meals at the wrong time of the day have negative impacts on learning, cognitive brain functions and memory. No wonder night shift workers gain 10-15 kgs every year. According to the studies, hunger pangs in the late evening lead to a tendency of eating heavy meals at night and this tendency could add the rise of obesity. Hence, it suggested that every individual should have fixed meal schedule according to the routine.
Post-workout meal is as much important as a pre-workout meal as getting proper nutrition after the workout can help in rebuilding muscle proteins and glycogen stores and boost new muscle growth. The Post-workout meal should include carbs and protein in 3:1 ratio to enhance glycogen storage and muscle protein synthesis. It should be consumed at least 45-min after the workout. It is essential to consume water and electrolytes too, to regain what body lost during the workout.
Everyone has advised you to consume fibre-rich foods and drink a lot of water to avoid getting constipated but then if that was enough, you wouldn’t be reading this right now. A team of researchers went deep into studying the poop hacks and instant tricks and came up with the four hacks such as drinking coffee, massaging your taint, exercising and doing squats. It is believed that these tricks will enable your body to boost the said process.
The kids have become more social than ever with more and events and parties coming up which eventually increases their consumption of sweets and sugary products. Sugar, in excess, is bad for children’s teeth, concentration, metabolism, energy and fitness growth. So how should parents tackle this and regulate sweets for their sweet? Try teaching and not just telling, prepare them and dn’t expect, savour it do not sweeten, pack but never attack! Click on ‘reference’ below to know in details.
A published study states that children whose diet involves a good amount of vegetables, berries, fruits and whole grains perform much better in reading and communication skills. The researchers have specifically recommended a Finnish diet. This kind of diets include higher amounts of fruits, vegetables, fish, berries, whole grains and have less quantity of sugary products and saturated fat.
Fasting is a popular traditional concept in many cultures and religions of India. It is believed that it is one of the effective ways of achieving spiritual gains, but it has been reasoned by science too. As per the Ayurveda, fasting helps an individual in to maintain a balance between Ama (body toxins) and Agni (digestive fire). It relieves the digestive system of the body and flushes out the accumulated toxins. Hence, it is not an unhealthy practice.
There exist a lot of misconceptions in the world about what-to-have and what-not-to-have in the breakfast every morning but sugary cereals top the unhealthy breakfast list. Before you buy a cereal for your healthy breakfast, make sure you properly read the ingredients list. Foods like jam are completely unhealthy for a morning meal and must be replaced with foods like butter. Cereal bars, jam on toast, cereal drinks, and sweetened porridge are some of the popular breakfast options you should avoid.