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आज की भाग दौड़ भरी जीवनशैली में उच्च रक्तचाप होना सामान्य सी बात हो गई है। ऐसा लगता है कि इससे बचना नामुमकिन है, पर सच्चाई यह नहीं है। ज्यादा नमक और चीनी का सेवन, तनाव , असक्रिय जीवनशैली और धूम्रपान आदि कुछ ऐसे कारक हैं, जो उच्च रक्तचाप के खतरे को बढ़ाते हैं। दुर्भाग्यवश बहुत से लोग रक्तचाप की समस्या को गंभीरता से नहीं लेते। उच्च रक्तचाप न सिर्फ दिल की सेहत के लिए नुकसानदेह है, बल्कि इससे किडनी खराब हो सकती है, आंखें खराब हो सकती हैं, पैरालिसिस हो सकता है और साथ ही अन्य कई जानलेवा बीमारियों का सामना भी करना पड़ सकता है। बेहतरी इसी में है कि इस बीमारी के जद में आने से पहले ही इससे बचने के उपाय कर लिए  जाएं तो बेहतर है। Read Also: Tips to reduce intake of added sugar क्या है उच्च रक्तचाप – What is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)? जब शरीर की धमनियों में रक्त का दबाव सामान्य से अधिक हो जाता है, तो उस स्थिति को उच्च रक्तचाप कहते हैं। ऐसा होने पर रक्त नलिकाओं के फटने का अंदेशा रहता है। साथ ही दिल से जुड़ी विभिन्न प्रकार की बीमारियां और किडनी तक में समस्या हो सकती है। इतना ही नहीं, अगर

Fruits are the part of healthy diet and they provide us abundant of nutrients. They provide us vitamin, minerals and most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories. None have cholesterol. Fruits are sources of many essential nutrients that are under-consumed, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid). If your child is fussy eater, don’t wanna eat fruits. I bring you the easiest and creative way to introduce fruits in the form of popsicle.  The summer market is flooded with fruits and it’s time to bring home these natural, nutritional wonders.  Popsicle  are the frozen form of fruit juices. Its super easy to make and will be loved by children. Watermelon  Popsicle Ingredients 1 cup of chopped watermelon 15 strawberries 1 slice of kiwi 5 chopped grapes 1-2 tbsp of powdered sugar Method In the mixer take all the ingredients except kiwi and grapes. Blend to smooth puree without adding water. Put the puree through a strainer

K etogenic diet is has gained so much popularity for weight loss, it was initially created to treat epilepsy in children.  Dr. Walter was the one who first introduced ketogenic diet to the world in 1921 and he did so to treat children with epilepsy. Before the keto diet came into existence, fasting was being used as a powerful treatment for epilepsy.  When we fast (or starve), the brain forces our body to run on ketone bodies produced by the liver instead of glucose and this process is called ketosis. The increase of ketones (ketonemia) during fasting was found to be beneficial for epileptic children. Thus Dr. Walter created the keto diet as an alternative method to mimic the effect of fasting. What is Ketogenic Diet? The ketogenic diet is a type of low carb diet that focuses on eating high fat, moderate protein, and low carbs. The ketogenic diet also known as the keto diet is a way of eating where you actively help your body burn the excess fat that it has already stored. In ord

In the world of health and wellness, sugar cravings are one of the most subtle and challenging. Generally speaking, people get sugar cravings, act on it, and feel some guilt afterwards, only to repeat the whole cycle all over again. Sugar cravings have a way of getting to people at just the right time of the day, and while some people can make quick changes and overcome them, others need a bit more help. Here are 11 more useful tips to stop sugar cravings: 1. When you experience a craving and hunger at the same time, force yourself to have a healthy meal rather than junk food. 2. Drink a glass of water. Some people say that dehydration can cause cravings. 3. Eat a fruit. Having a piece of fruit may help satisfy sugar cravings for some people. Bananas, apples, oranges work great. 4. Avoid artificial sweeteners. If you feel that artificial sweeteners trigger cravings for you, you might want to avoid them. 5. Eat more protein. Protein is great for satiety, and it may h

Tiredness and fatigue are the common problems. ''Tired all the time'' is a most popular complaint. Many cases of tiredness are due to stress, not enough sleep, poor diet and other lifestyle factors. Try these self-help tips to boost energy and combat fatigue. 1. Prioritise Sleep If you're just staying up too late at night because you're watching your favorite reality show and drinking tons of caffeinated beverages, stop it. Go to bed earlier. You need 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Also Read: It's detox time 2. Stay Hydrated This sounds like an obvious one! Yes, it's true, moderate dehydration can make you feel sluggish. So, drink plenty of water. Forget the glass count man it's India, drink water as much as you can. 3. Check your Posture Poor posture make muscles work harder than they have to, causing tiredness. Also Read: Time to eat your stress away 4. Macro-nutrient Imbalance Macro-nutrients are fats, proteins and carbo