Tag: Seeds

World Diabetes Day 2018: Nuts And Seeds To Snack On To Avoid Blood Sugar Spikes

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World Diabetes Day 2018: Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable with the help of a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. Here is why diabetics may want to include nuts and seeds in their diet. World Diabetes Day 2018 is celebrated on November 14, 2018 around the world. According to the official website of the International Diabetes Federation, the theme for World Diabetes Day 2018 is ‘The Family and Diabetes’. The website further says that currently, 425 million people suffer from diabetes, among which most of the cases are that…

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World Health Day tomorrow: 5 Foods To Keep Your Eyes Healthy

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There are certain nutrients which are required for good vision. Some of them may include Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Beta-carotene, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin C, Vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acid, etc. If your diet lacks all these nutrients, perhaps it is time to revamp your diet. 7th April is celebrated as the World Health Day. This year the theme for World Health Day is ‘Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere’. With the increased use of smart phones, screen time and poor nutrition, we are somewhere taking our health for granted. Our eye health…

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Home Remedies for Edema

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Edema, also known as oedema, dropsy and hydropsy, is an accumulation of fluid in the body’s tissues, which leads to swelling. Although edema can occur in any part of your body, it usually affects the hands, ankles, legs and feet. About 4.4 million people in the U.S. suffer from edema. Common signs and symptoms of edema include swelling, puffiness, stretched or shiny skin, and dimpling of the skin after being pressed for a few seconds. Mild cases of edema may result from sitting or staying in one position for many hours,…

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Super Healthy – Pumpkin Seeds

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By: Priyam Saini Did you know that you can eat seeds? Yes, it’s true you can as they are rich in nutrients. These small but mighty kernels are high in vitamins and minerals the body needs to function at peak performance. Seeds are extremely versatile and can be incorporated easily into a variety of different recipes. There are various kinds of seeds that you can eat and Pumpkin seeds are one amongst them that you can eat. Pumpkin seeds are green in colour and may have a white outer covering. They…

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International Women’s Day 2017: Top 6 Nutrients That Are Essential for Good Health

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By- Tanu Ganguly International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8th March each year and this year too there are tons of events and activities planned around it. Men and women across the world will raise a toast to the continuing social, cultural and economic achievements of women. What started as a multitude of smaller events and marches in the early 1900s is today a global celebration of the modern woman. 8th March is also celebrated as the United Nations (UN) Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace. How are women’s bodies…

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अंकुरित गेंहू खाने से होता है आपके दिल की सेहत में लाभ

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Sprouted wheat यानि के अंकुरित गेंहू के सेहत के अपने लाभ है और न केवल गेंहू बल्कि कोई भी अंकुरित अनाज जो है वो आपकी health के लिए फायदेमंद होता है जैसे कि गेंहू , चना ,सोयाबीन और मटर या अन्य | अंकुरित अनाज में सामान्य की तुलना में नमी और पोषक तत्वों की मात्रा अधिक होती है ऐसे में आज हम जानते है कि sprouted wheat health benefits क्या है और कैसे आप इन्हें प्राप्त कर सकते है | sprouted wheat या किसी भी अंकुरित अनाज के लिए आप…

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Plant-Based Diet May Lower Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes

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Boston:  Consuming high-quality plant foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes may substantially lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, researchers including one of Indian-origin have claimed. “This study highlights that even moderate dietary changes in the direction of a healthful plant-based diet can play a significant role in the prevention of type 2 diabetes,” said Ambika Satija from Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health in the US. “These findings provide further evidence to support current dietary recommendations for chronic disease prevention,” she said. While…

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Foods Which Reduce Body Heat

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98.6 degrees is the normal temperature of the human body. But this keeps varying slightly according to the changes. This is maintained irrespective of the weather. A rise or fall in temperature of the body leads to various health issues. Hence, care should be taken to maintain the body temperature constant. Body heat is a problem of many in this busy world. Heat stress is nothing but the body heat. Hence, to prevent the heat from the body, it is really important to keep the body hydrated. As this helps…

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Neem

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In natural medicine, the neem tree (Azadirachta indica) is recognized as an effective treatment for many diseases. It has been used in India for thousands of years. The first records of its use date from as long as 4,500 years ago. As this natural treatment has not been introduced to the Western world until recently, neem has not been researched as extensively in clinical trials as modern medicines are in order to comply with registration requirements. The list of described therapeutic applications for neem is extensive and the medicinal properties…

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