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B reakfast is considered as the "king of all meals", and the most important meal of the day. But just because one meal is so important, it doesn’t mean other meals are not that important  (Break your Fast) .  Eating wrong foods at wrong timings will disrupt your sleep cycle while adding a lot of calories.  Greasy food, oily food, frozen food, curd, or ice cream should be avoided during night time, may be it can cause GERD , weight gain and many more diseases. Even if you eat them, take them in moderation. Here are some tips for eating healthy at night: 1. Do not eat curd at night, especially if you are prone to cough and cold.  According to Ayurveda, consuming curd at night is not healthy as it increases kapha dosha or mucus development in the body.  2 .   Do not drink too much water after having your dinner. After half an hour, have a few sips of warm water. This aids in digestion and removes extra gas from the system.  Don't think about grabbing a can of soda

Acid reflux happens when your stomach acid backs up into your esophagus. Your esophagus is the muscular tube that connects your throat and stomach. The most common symptom of acid reflux is a burning sensation in your chest, known as heartburn. Other symptoms may include a sour or regurgitated food taste in the back of your mouth. Acid reflux is also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER). If you experience it more than twice a week, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). In addition to frequent heartburn, symptoms of GERD include difficulty swallowing, coughing or wheezing, and chest pain. There are a number of steps you can take to prevent the reflux of stomach acid into the esophagus through the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which over time can damage the esophageal lining and can lead to a host of illnesses, including throat cancer. However, what will help one person avoid GERD might not necessarily help another. Here are 12 tips you can try to prevent G

खजूर एक पौष्टिक मेवा है। खजूर 2 प्रकार के होते हैं- खजूर और पिण्ड खजूर। पिण्ड खजूर का फल खजूर के फल से अधिक गूदेदार व काफी बड़ा होता है। यही फल सूखने पर छुहारा कहलाता है। खजूर में विटामिन (ए, बी, सी ), फास्फोरस, आयरन, पोटैशियम, कैल्शियम, प्रोटीन और काबोहाइड्रेट पाया जाता है। खजूर पौष्टिक व शक्तिवर्धक होता है। इसका सेवन करने  हम बहुत सी परेशानियों से छुटकारा पा सकते है। आइए जानते है इसके कुछ फायदे : 1. इसमें पोटैशियम होता है जो कोलेस्टेरॉल को घटाने में मददगार होता है। इस दृष्टि से खजूर हाई ब्लड प्रेशर और हार्ट पेशेंट के लिए लाभप्रद होता है। 2. आयरन सहित खनिज लवणों का भंडार होने के कारण ये एनेमिया (खून की कमी) से बचाता है। 3. खजूर रोज खाने से कब्ज की शिकायत दूर होती है। इसमें मौजूद फाइबर अपच और कब्ज दोनों को मिटाता है। 4. पौष्टिक होने के कारण प्रेग्नेंसी में होने वाली कई परेशानियों को भी दूर करता है।  आयरन से भरपूर खजूर मां और होने वाले बच्‍चे दोनों के लिए बेहद उपयोगी है। खजूर में मौजूद पोषक तत्‍व यूट्रेस यानी कि गर्भाशय की मांसपेश‍ियों को मजबूती देने का काम भी करते है

FIBRE   has a diverse role to play starting from improved laxation and lowering cardiovascular disease risk, weight management, etc. Due to drastic lifestyle changes overall and adopting the processed foods trend, has minimized the fibre level in our meals to a bare minimum . Let’s have a look at how fibres have a role to play in our health: Role in bowel health: More amount of fibre in our diet makes the stool bulky which is due to the presence of fibre and absorbed water. This leads to easy defecation and hence acts as a natural laxative. Presence of enough fibre in our diet is therefore looked up in a condition such as constipation. Controlling sugar level: One of the simplest connections between fibre and sugar level is that high fibre food causes a slow release of glucose into the bloodstream and hence doesn’t shoot up the glucose level instantly. There is a number of studies which concludes that including more fibre in diet regulates the blood sugar levels. Hence

अक्सर जब बात आती है बच्चों के खाने से जुड़े सवालों की तो ज्यादातर माता-पिता की परेशानी एक ही होती है कि उनका बच्चा कुछ नहीं खाता. वह बस बाहर का खाना या अटरम-शटरम पसंद करता है. और यह बड़ी वजह है कि परिजन बच्चों की सेहत के लिए चिंतित रहते हैं. अक्सर माता-पिता इस बात को लेकर भी दुविधा में रहते हैं कि बच्चे को क्या दिया जाए जो उसकी ग्रोथ के लिए अच्छा हो. तो आज आपको बताते हैं कि कैसी हो आपके बच्चे की डाइट, क्या हो उसके आहार में शामिल और क्या है ऐसा जो आपको उसे नहीं खिलाना- बचपन का समय शरीर और इससे जुड़े कई बदलावों और जरूरतों का होता है. इस उम्र में शरीर का विकास होता है. इसलिए जरूरी है कि आप बच्चे के आहार में हरी सब्जियां, अंकुरित अनाज  ज्यादा डालें. भले ही वे उन्हें पसंद नहीं करते हैं, लेकिन उनकी सेहत के बेहद जरूरी है.  बच्चों को खाना परोसते हुए उसे थोड़ा डेकोरेट करें. ताकि वे खाने में दिलचस्पी लें और खेल-खेल में ही अपना खाना पूरा खत्म कर दें.  हमारे घरों में गेहूं के आटे की रोटी बनते हैं. इस बात का नियम बनाएं कि आप इसे छान कर रोटी न बनाएं. आटे को चोकर के साथ ही गूथें . इसके अल

Diwali, the biggest festival in India, when family and friends get together and celebrate. One tends to indulge, eat traditional sweets and junk at the same time. So, sharing some tips to have a healthy Diwali: 1] Go nuts on nuts: Add more of almonds, walnuts, dry apricots, raisins, sunflower and sesame seeds while making the sweets. 2] Spice is the variety of festivals: Spices like cinnamon, cardamom, saffron, black peppercorn can liven up both savory and sweet foods. Spices have shown to jack up a slow metabolism too, so indulge in them. 3] That sweet source: Buy organic jaggery or honey as a refined sugar substitute. You could also opt for unrefined sugar as well. 4] Salads and fruits during Diwali: Fresh fruit salads can be one of the Diwali special dishes. Whip up some low-fat milk unsweetened radbi to add protein and taste to it. 5]Keep yourself hydrated and drink plenty of infused water or lime water, green tea, coconut water etc. 6] Latoo over laddoos:

While  most of us have busy mornings with little spare time, it is important to prioritize and make time for breakfast..even if it is something simple, or something prepared in advance the night before. Here are some ideas for quick and easy breakfast options: 1 . Short on time? Grab a fruit (apples, bananas, pears, etc.) 2 .  A glass of milk is easy to pour in even if you are running late.                                                3. Grab a whole-wheat toast and smear with a light layer of butter. Yes, a little fat is good for you (if it’s the right kind of fat). 4. Plan ahead - before going for a shower, keep an egg on boil. By the time you return, your healthy dose of boiled egg would be ready. 5. Eggs are a healthy treat in any form. They don’t take much time to cook, so make scrambled eggs quickly to go with your healthy whole-wheat toast. 6. Don’t go for packaged juices, regardless of the advertisements about vitamins and nutritio

SECOND THOUGHT  has rounded up some of the strangest and most fascinating food facts that you probably never knew. Keep scrolling to educate yourself. A bunch of bananas is called a hand. Almonds are a member of the peach family. Apples are made of 25% air, which is why they float. Avocado has highest protein content of all fruit. Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange. Cabbage is 91% water. Cherries are a member of the rose family. Chocolate was once used as currency. Consuming dairy may cause acne. Cranberries bounce like a rubber ball when ripe. Cucumbers are 96% water. So next time you’re feeling dehydrated and don’t feel like drinking water, try snacking on a cucumber. Eating bananas can help fight depression. Eating too much nutmeg has the effect of a hallucinogenic drug. Eggplants are fruits and classified as berries. Fresh eggs sink in water and rotten eggs will float. Ginger can reduce exercise-induced muscle