Balanced Diet

Dementia care: Exercise to prevent symptoms & Five foods to avoid

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 Urbanatural

1) Do this exercise to prevent symptoms of the condition developing DEMENTIA is an umbrella term used to describe different diseases which progressively damage the brain. There is currently no cure for the condition, but experts believe there are ways to prevent it developing. Dementia tends to occur in older people and triggers symptoms such as memory loss, difficulty concentrating and problems with planning and reasoning. The four main types of dementia are vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Getting older is the biggest risk factor…

Key points summarized after conference on Cancer Prevention

March 11, 2018March 11, 2018 Urbanatural

Some interesting points came up: 1. No to refined oil 2. No to milks of animal origin (e.g. nido.) 3. No to cubes 4. No to the consumption of the gasified juices of the different breweries (32 pieces of sugar per liter) 5. No refined sugars 6. No Microwave 7. No to mammography before delivery but echomamaire 8. No to too tight bras going to or after returning from work 9. No alcohol 10. No for reheating frozen meals 11. No to the conservation of water in the refrigerator in…

New Year resolutions won’t help old health woes but a change in lifestyle will

January 2, 2018January 1, 2018 Urbanatural

NEW DELHI: Every year we vow to sleep better, eat better, exercise more and generally give our health more priority, but most of us fail to achieve the milestone we aim for. Our weight issues keep us worried, our stamina continues to deteriorate, and our health continues to suffer. The work will never end, but one day our life will. Treating our bodies like a temple is as important as other priorities and commitments in one’s life. Here are a few suggestions from experts at Apollo Hospital to maintain a balanced…

December 21, 2017 Urbanatural

Variety of foods essential for a balanced diet Nutritionally adequate diet should be consumed through a wise choice from a variety of foods. Nutrition is a basic prerequisite to sustain life. Variety in food is not only the spice of life but also the essence of nutrition and health. A diet consisting of several food groups provides all the required nutrients in proper amounts. Cereals, millets and pulses are major sources of most nutrients. Milk which provides good quality proteins and calcium must be an essential item of the diet,…