Food
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.
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.
Humans cannot digest raw leaves and grass easily but cows can do you know why? Because our body does not have what it takes to break down the cellulose found in the plant. Apart from the digestion issue, the another problem is of mastication. Grass contains a lot of silica which is an abrasive that quickly wears down the teeth. Grazing animals are adapted to continuous growth which replaces the worn tooth quickly.
Drumstick tree or the leafy Moringa is popularly known as poor man’s crop and rich man’s food. It has been termed as a bio-fortified crop which occurs naturally and is well-suited to India’s climatic conditions. Moringa as a food is an effective tool to fight nutritional deficiency in the wake of climate change. When we talk about nutrient-enriched farm produces such as oranges, minor millets, sweet potatoes, amla etc. Moringa is also included in the list which plays a significant role in fighting against micronutrient deficiency in climate changing scenario.
Fish is a rich source of protein, micronutrients, healthy fats and is considered as one of the healthiest foods you can eat. But the flip side is, larger and long-lived fish also come with a high level of mercury which is toxic. High levels of mercury is known to affect the neurological function and heart health of humans. There are various ways listed on how to eat fish safely which lower the risk of health issues. However, the health benefits outweigh the negative impact on consuming fish.