Eating right for non-vegetarians

By: Kavita Devgan is a New Delhi-based nutritionist You need not ‘go off’ any type of food. The trick is to know your body and eat sensibly. Most non-vegetarian foods like meat, fish and eggs are good sources of protein, which our body needs for growth. A diet high on proteins (more than 30 per cent of total calorie intake a day), however, can cause a kidney overdrive, because the kidney has to work hard to flush out the extra protein. The body can store only small amounts of protein, so all excess is used for…

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Naturopathy Offers Relief to Cancer Patients, Find Out How!

For years, doctors have struggled to find the perfect solution to treat and possibly cure cancer. Alas, they have not succeeded! However, recently doctors have decided to use integrated medicine with cancer treatment and that has proved to be quite effective. In a majority of cases, patients suffering from cancer have to undergo radiation or chemotherapy and that causes a number of side-effects, such as: Diarrhea or mouth sores Fatigue Joint pain Tingling and numbness in the hands or feet Radiation induced dermatitis Nausea and vomiting Insomnia Immune system modulation…

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World Mental Health Day 2017: How Food Therapy May Help Promote Mental Health

By: Sarika Rana Mental Health conditions like depression, anxiety, mood swings, and stress have become common issues today, given the fast paced and stressful lives we lead. These mental disorders not only have an impact on our ability to work productively, but also ruin our social and personal lives. According to the World Health organization (WHO), globally more than 300 million people are suffering from depression; more than 260 million are living with anxiety disorders and most live with both these conditions. WHO commemorates World Mental Health on 10th October every year…

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This Protein Could Be the Reason for Bone Loss in Elderly

Researchers from University of Alabama at Birmingham in the US found that a protein called Cbf-beta plays a critical role in maintaining the bone-producing cells As you age, the bone density starts thinning, which results in eventual bone loss and conditions like osteoporosis. Scientists have identified a mechanism that causes the body to stop creating bone-producing cells with age, using which one can now device preventive treatments and measure to stop the bone loss. Osteoporosis is a condition where the loss of bone density and bone thinning increase the risk…

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Choose fruit, seasonal veggies to keep away sniffles

Several doctors will assure you that winter is the best time of the year if you stick to seasonal fruits and vegetables. “Take your pick from apples, bananas, oranges, pears, red grapes, kiwis, potatoes, peas or carrots and them to your diet. These food groups are packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and rich in antioxidants, which prevent a number of ailments,” said Dr Fatima Chattriwala, consulting dietician, Sterling Wockhardt Hospital, Vashi. She said it is important to eat seasonal fruits and vegetables as they are fresh, which means they retain…

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