Nutrition
An interestingly new research has found out that by playing serious video games, kids show an increase in their consumption of vegetables and fruits which are ideally healthy for a good lifestyle. The study observed an increase in vegetable intake at dinner specific to meal for those who were involved in action games and others increased their fruit intake. Thus, allowing your kids to play video games can be made healthy. However, too much exposure to games is dangerous for kids life.
Everyone who is aware of dietary fads would know superfoods which are highly nutritional, deliver an abundant quantity of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins and which may reduce the risk of chronic diseases. While everyone normally associates superfoods with exotic things like broccoli, kale, berries etc. the everyday items such as ghee, rice, and sugar (yes, that’s right) are equally beneficial. In addition, foods like banana, coconut, kokum, jackfruit and many other foods can be termed superfoods.
Ketosis is a state of metabolism where ketones become the primary source of energy for the brain and entire body. This happens when insulin and carb intake levels are very low. The brain uses ketones for energy when it does not get enough glucose. Ketogenic diets can help you reduce epileptic seizures in children effectively. Also, studies show that ketogenic diet is more effective in weight loss than low-fat diets. However, some people may experience side effects like bad breath, constipation, and headache with its consumption.
A research has found that drinking cherry juice can lower your blood pressure significantly especially in males with early hypertension. It showed results which were better than those received through medication. Findings show that men who consumed a particularly sour cherry juice saw a significant reduction in their blood pressure in three hours. The result was compared to that of anti-hypertensive drugs and was found to be good enough.
A study found eating food items which are rich in Omega-3s can help you compensate harmful effects of consuming sugar. Omega-3 fatty acid which is also known as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) apparently reverses the harmful changes produced by fructose from sugar and sugary foods. This fatty acid does not just push one or two genes but the entire gene pattern is reversed back to normal.
A polyunsaturated oil, Grapeseed oil is chemically extracted from grape seeds after making wine. It is said that if this oil is consumed in large quantity, it can interfere with the absorption of other nutrients. It lacks in Vitamins C and K, Potassium and copper when compared to eating raw grapes. Grapeseed oil should not be the primary source of fat in your diet. There is less scientific evidence that supports that the oil is healthy. However, it is safe for consumption given its nutritional profile.
For the first time, scientists have found a gene that can explain as to why some people appear younger and youthful than other people at the same age. Apparently there is a gene called MC1R and variation in it can bring out that difference. This effect and process of the body can be controlled and maintained with the consumption of ginger. There are a lot of other benefits as well of consuming ginger on a regular basis in your diet.
One of the significant flaws of the modern diet is that it lacks fiber. Whole plant foods have lead to heavily processed products that lose most of their fiber content. There is a lot of evidence which supports that low-fiber diet can adversely affect the gut microbiota. This ultimately leads to the development of several chronic lifestyle diseases. Dietary fiber plays an important role for the good bacteria living in your gut and helps you to preserve a healthy gut microbiota. Hence, there should be a regular intake of fiber in your diet.
When your body is unable to transport sugar from the blood into cells, it leads to high blood sugars. The easiest ways to ensure effectiveness of this process is to exercise regularly, control your carb intake, increase fiber intake, stay hydrated, eat smaller portions, consume foods with low GI, manage stress, get quality sleep, eat foods rich in chromium and magnesium, try ACV, eat fenugreek seeds, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.