Nutrition
Do you ever wish you had a better memory? It’s time to hack your mind. Here are few tips to help learn faster and train your mind. Like an old adage physically write down things to improve your memory. Other tips are to act like you are teaching for learning easily, eat smart foods, take breaks in between, tell a story about the things you want to remember or simply use an app to keep a track of your activities.
If you think you precisely know what does “healthy” food stand for, the FDA would really want to hear from you. The current definition of “healthy” as per the FDA is described as “an implied nutrient content claim” which suggests that the food is consistent with the current dietary recommendations, particularly for cholesterol and fat. The problem with this definition is, it leaves a wide open space for interpretation of this term, as we have seen similar cases in the case of term “natural”. FDA is inclined to modify the definition of the term “healthy” food.
It is in almost everything and is nearly impossible this one tiny ingredient which could easily ruin your hard fitness efforts. Sugar is very easy to overeat. It causes additional cravings. It increases insulin resistance and feeds the bad gut bacteria. Sugar when consumed in excess, makes you acidic. Limit yourself to sugary foods or include alkaline foods too in your diet. Consult your GP in you are much concerned.
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!
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.
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.