Healthcare
Research in the US suggests that largely consuming potatoes and chips may rise the risk of diabetes during pregnancy because starch can spike blood sugar levels. UK experts differ in thought saying that starchy foods provide necessary fiber. Research suggests that consuming low Glycaemic Index (GI) foods that release sugar into the blood more steadily help manage diabetes. More starchy foods and fruits and vegetables should be incorporated to our diets.
Recent studies in Barcelona and Japan point to the same thing - mom’s fish intake during pregnancy determines baby’s brain development. Pregnant mothers who included more fish in their diet had children with better brain function. Seafood has important nutrients and omega-3 and 6 required for brain development. The standard recommendation is 150-600 grams of fish a week for pregnant women. Although seafood comes with the threat of mercury poisoning, the study conducted in Barcelona among 2,000 mothers proves differently.
Is your stomach growing constantly? This could be a case of a bloated stomach. Don't worry, It can be treated easily with some lifestyle changes. Experts say that chewing food slowly and a little amount of physical activity works well for reducing a bloated stomach. Other changes include keeping a check on the salt intake, eating wisely, avoiding carbonated drinks and chewing gums and drinking water regularly.
Lifting heavy weight at the gym can cause sore muscles. It can also be caused due to disturbance in blood flow or dehydration. The circulatory system is hampered when there is a stress on the muscles leading to its tightening. This prevents nutrients to reach the muscles causing soreness. Some food items like salmon, coffee, ginger, Pomegranate and blueberries help in soothing sore muscles.
A new study by researchers at the university of Michigan US found that food preservatives that grow in milk can be used to treat cancer and antibiotic bacteria. They fed rats 'nisin milkshake' and checked its activity on tumours and microbial growth. After nine weeks of nisin treatment, 70-80% of tumour cells were removed and there was a substantial decrease in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The findings are to be published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.