Health Bytes
Science confirms that a broad array of diets can be healthy if based on real food and unadulterated foods that contain a majority of nutrients the body needs. The key is to eat them fresh and whole. Choose minimally processed food. Eat organic grass-fed meats and only the foods that will ultimately spoil.
Cocoa bean is the main ingredient in chocolates that are rich in healthy nutrients required for the heart. It contains flavonoids shown to help reduce blood pressure and enhance blood flow to the heart and brain. Consuming chocolate may lower the risk of stroke, diabetes and heart attack. The fat in chocolate is from cocoa butter that contains oleic acid which keeps the heart healthy.
There is a barrier in communications between doctors and parents to manage children’s food allergies that require being fixed. Physicians need to ensure patients comprehend how and when to use epinephrine and that they must have an emergency plan. It is vital that parents have a scripted emergency plan for school and home. Many parents having children that have food allergies say that doctors did not review emergency caution for their kids.
Blackmores is a strong brand with high manufacturing standards. China is accounting for one-third of its sales. Chinese consumers are searching for “clean and green” products. Their vitamin E cream, fish oil, evening primrose oil, glucosamine capsules and many other products are quickly being sold. Thus making him Australia’s richest.
Water is rich in electrolytes and minerals that replenishes lost minerals and flushes toxins. Drinking warm water with lemon and honey helps to lose weight. Steam removes whiteheads and blackheads. Inhaling steam can clear congestion. Gargling with warm salt water relieves sore throats. A warm footbath can help relieve tension headaches. Water is a good remedy for a hangover. Pouring water on burns, eases pain.
Low levels of estrogen cause problems in menopausal women. Eating foods rich in phytoestrogens can make it easier like soy being rich in isoflavones, reduces bad cholesterol, carrots decrease the risk of breast cancer, peanuts reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, flaxseeds improve menopausal symptoms, cucumber reduces night sweats and hot flashes, legumes and beans are rich in phytoestrogen and protein, and tofu-rich in isoflavones and proteins.
As per Dr Swati Dave, Nutritionist and Dietician, legumes and pulses are very rich sources of proteins and should be included in your diet. Protein rich food is required for the functioning and growth of the body, wound healing, to help boost immunity, and maintain hair and skin. A balanced diet should contain 10-15% proteins.
Health Canada and the Heart and Stroke Foundation states that a diet high in salt and trans fat and unsaturated fat may cause high cholesterol, high blood pressure and increases the risk of strokes and heart diseases. Crystal Higgins, a registered nutrition and diet consultant believes that fast food is not that bad. It depends on how much and how often you eat.
IBM and Mars are tracing the microbiome in foods to increase productivity and safety. This could assist producers to trace the healthy microbiomes that can help fruits, vegetables and meats to stay fresh and moist for longer on shelves. This data could then be utilized to modify farming and processing worldwide to endorse microbiomes with preservatives.
Eating healthy meals doesn’t mean they don’t taste good, says Sara Wells, a blogger at Our Best Bites. Eating healthy doesn’t limit the food groups you can eat. It’s just that it is used in smart ways. Her advice for any family that is working toward health goals is to stockpile the fridge and pantry with food and mentally prepare your meals a few hours early.
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center concluded that diet can decrease symptoms of or decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The particular diet is MIND diet. The guidelines for the diet include leafy greens, nuts, berries, beans, whole grains, fish, poultry, olive oil, red wine. Foods to avoid are red meat, butter, cheese, sweets and fried food.
The Health Bureau of Taichung City Government executed checks on food safety and found 13 products to be defying regulations including noodles, snow fungus and duck blood. Health officials uncovered a steamed spring roll that had rongalite, a prohibited bleaching agent, pepper powder formulated from magnesium carbonate (non-food grade) and tea leaves that had pesticide residue. They were either removed right away from the shelf or destroyed.
Convenience stores across California have taken note of the growing demand of fresh food and are rising to change the idea of not getting fresh items. These stores have teamed up with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) to present healthier options like whole grain items, fresh fruits and vegetables and nonfat and low-fat dairy products and promote these healthier products by marketing in stores and at the gas pump.
Drinking coffee has always been associated with caffeine causing dangerous palpitations in the heart. This has stopped many people from drinking it. But a new study by scientists at the University of California in San Francisco have shown that consuming coffee regularly coffee might not trigger dangerous palpitations and can actually be good for cardiovascular health. They added that non-caffeine drinkers are missing out on the potential health benefits of eating and drinking caffeine food and drinks such as coffee, tea and chocolate.
Kevin Niswender, Vanderbilt University Medical Centre in US, said that children and adults are primed towards eating more. According to a new study, mindfulness can be an effective way to help children fight against obesity. They found out that there was a difference in the brain networks of obese children as compared to healthy-weight children. They added that mindfulness might be an effective way to bring balance in brain networks stopping children and young adults to over-eat.
To improve health, to ensure no one is at the risk of financial losses because of ill health and to be responsive to legitimate demands of the population are the three goals of the country's health system as per WHO. Given these three goals the fourth National Food Health Survey (NFHS-4) gave a lot of reasons for people to cheer. The survey released last week was conducted in 13 states and 2 union territories addressed the three goals.
Center for science and environment, a Delhi-based green body, will organize a farmers market on the 30th of jan 2016 were attendees will get a chance to learn about natural and healthy food. Their researchers have found unwanted contaminants and substances in human food like antibiotics, pesticides, etc., and hence want to educate people about the same and promote natural and good food.
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has amended its regulations for fixing loopholes in the definition of proprietary food, were under the definition several nutraceutical and health supplements have been approved. As per the revised regulation Neutraceuticals and dietary and health supplements such as fortified foods and energy drinks will no longer be considered as proprietary food by FSSAI.
Research says that yo-yoing between eating well during the weekdays and having junk food over the weekend is very likely to be just as harmful to the gut health as a consistent diet of junk food. A research conducted on rats by the University of New South Wales in Australian published the journal of Molecular Nutrition and Food Research rats on a cyclical diet were more susceptible to diseases as compared to ones on a healthy food diet.
Members of Canada’s Coalition for Healthy School Food were in Vancouver trying to get the health ministers to deem the significance of healthy school food programs. It is imperative to inspire healthy behaviours in children. There is a need for larger access to nutritious food for students whilst at school. Children who eat healthy meals have better education results and better mental and physical health.