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Types of Nutrients Your Body Needs
To keep our body functioning, we need different types of nutrients from our diet. These nutrients are mainly classified into two types: 1. Macro nutrients 2. Micronutrients
Macronutrients are the nutrients which are required in large amounts and micro nutrients are required in smaller quantities.
Macronutrients
1. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the main source of energy in our body. Starch, fructose, glucose etc are example...more
To keep our body functioning, we need different types of nutrients from our diet. These nutrients are mainly classified into two types: 1. Macro nutrients 2. Micronutrients
Macronutrients are the nutrients which are required in large amounts and micro nutrients are required in smaller quantities.
Macronutrients
1. Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates are the main source of energy in our body. Starch, fructose, glucose etc are example...more
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The 4 Essential Constituents of a Detox Diet
A detox diet is a temporary food habit, which involves detoxifying your body without causing much stress. Detoxifying includes cleansing your body of toxins, bacteria, and viruses that build up inside it. It usually lasts for a few days, and a detox diet consists of foods that are easy to digest and low in fat and protein. These foods help liver function and increase your metabolism, which brings about the detoxification progress.
So...more
A detox diet is a temporary food habit, which involves detoxifying your body without causing much stress. Detoxifying includes cleansing your body of toxins, bacteria, and viruses that build up inside it. It usually lasts for a few days, and a detox diet consists of foods that are easy to digest and low in fat and protein. These foods help liver function and increase your metabolism, which brings about the detoxification progress.
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Most people associate fibre to be good for the digestive system. It helps to add roughage and therefore helps in avoiding constipation. When we dig deeper, the fibre seems to do good not just to the stomach but to the heart as well. Those who are prone to develop heart disease should make an attempt to include more fibre in their diet and reap the rich benefits it offers.
There are two classifications of fibres
Dietary
Functional
Dietary are found in diet products and ...more
There are two classifications of fibres
Dietary
Functional
Dietary are found in diet products and ...more
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B.Sc - Dietitics/Nutrition, MSc - Food &...read more
Dietitian/Nutritionist•Faridabad
Having a healthy brain is equally important as is staying physically fit. Good mental health is absolutely essential. Apart from regular exercises there are certain foods also which can help you to maintain good mental health.
Below mentioned are few foods, essential for having a healthy brain:
Include Fish in your Diet: If you are a non- vegetarian then include oily fishes like salmon , sardines in your diet. These fishes are replete with omega -3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA. All...more
Below mentioned are few foods, essential for having a healthy brain:
Include Fish in your Diet: If you are a non- vegetarian then include oily fishes like salmon , sardines in your diet. These fishes are replete with omega -3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA. All...more
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About Herbs -
Ayurveda was first introduced by Dhanvantari, who is a Hindu God of medicine and an avatar of lord Vishnu. There are three Ayurvedic texts which attain the information of three energy channels or tridosha: Kapha, Pitta and Vata. The names of the three tests are as follows-
Charaka Samhita
Susruta Samhita and
AshtangaHridayam
Ayurveda, which is also considered as the ancient Indian medical system had been a boon to amankind and herbs are ...more
Ayurveda was first introduced by Dhanvantari, who is a Hindu God of medicine and an avatar of lord Vishnu. There are three Ayurvedic texts which attain the information of three energy channels or tridosha: Kapha, Pitta and Vata. The names of the three tests are as follows-
Charaka Samhita
Susruta Samhita and
AshtangaHridayam
Ayurveda, which is also considered as the ancient Indian medical system had been a boon to amankind and herbs are ...more
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Spine Surgeon•Hyderabad
It is not that very easy to get complete recovery after spinal surgery and for that you have to rely on different caring tips. Your surgeon can help you in this regard and can provide you a checklist containing different essential caring tips. You should follow those tips sincerely so that unwanted side-effects can be easily avoided.
Few caring tips after a spine surgery:
Consumption of adequate amount of proteins: If the protein content is increased in your diet, then quickes...more
Few caring tips after a spine surgery:
Consumption of adequate amount of proteins: If the protein content is increased in your diet, then quickes...more
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It is not that very easy to get complete recovery after spinal surgery and for that you have to rely on different caring tips. Your surgeon can help you in this regard and can provide you a checklist containing different essential caring tips. You should follow those tips sincerely so that unwanted side-effects can be easily avoided.
Few caring tips after a spine surgery:
Consumption of adequate amount of proteins: If the protein content is increased in your diet, then quickes...more
Few caring tips after a spine surgery:
Consumption of adequate amount of proteins: If the protein content is increased in your diet, then quickes...more
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Pain Management Specialist•Lucknow
Back pain is one of the most common debilitating disorder in the world today. The pain affects 90% of people at some point of their lives. Human back comprises of various structures (see figure) which are nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, any or all of which can be a source of pain. Once back pain occurs, it may become chronic (more than 4 weeks) and you shall need to consult a pain physician for relief and accurate diagnosis.
Since prevention is always better than cure, ...more
Since prevention is always better than cure, ...more
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Bangalore
Having a healthy brain is equally important as is staying physically fit. Good mental health is absolutely essential. Apart from regular exercises there are certain foods also which can help you to maintain good mental health.Below mentioned are few foods, essential for having a healthy brain:
Include Fish in your Diet: If you are a non- vegetarian then include oily fishes like salmon , sardines in your diet. These fishes are replete with omega -3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA. All these are...more
Include Fish in your Diet: If you are a non- vegetarian then include oily fishes like salmon , sardines in your diet. These fishes are replete with omega -3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA. All these are...more
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After a long summer, the first monsoon showers are something everyone looks forward to. After the third shower, this love often abates and the humid, damp weather causes a host of skin infections. Thus, it becomes essential to take extra care of the skin during the rainy season.
Here are a few tips to help your skin maintain its glow:
Drink plenty of water: Though the weather is humid, the rainy season can make the skin dehydrated. Thus, it is important to drink plenty of water...more
Here are a few tips to help your skin maintain its glow:
Drink plenty of water: Though the weather is humid, the rainy season can make the skin dehydrated. Thus, it is important to drink plenty of water...more
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