Second Thought

In  our modern life, digestive problems have become a part of our daily routine. Albeit often an inconvenient, painful or embarrassing one.  Your digestive health is directly impacted by the foods you eat and the lifestyle you live. By taking steps to improve your digestive health, you'll help your digestive system to function more efficiently, improving your overall health and sense of well-being. "As a dietitian I believe that real food (and a healthy lifestyle) is powerful medicine and that with just a few adjustments to what you eat, when you eat and how you eat you can noticeably improve your digestion." If gas, bloating, heartburn, nausea, constipation or diarrhea are part of your everyday life, you’re not alone.   Try these tips for better digestive health: 1. Consume a Balanced Diet Choose a variety of foods from each food group, especially fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and grains as well as certain yogurts and fluids. Whole fruits and vegeta

It's natural! It's healthy! It's loaded with fiber and cancer-fighting antioxidants! Yes, fruit is good for you, but there are certain important factors that you should know before taking a bite. 90% of people eating fruits in wrong ways. Here are some common mistakes: 1. You're not eating the skin. 2. You're always drinking your fruit. 3. Eating fruit at night or after meals. 4. You're not buying seasonal fruits from local market; e.g., you are spending a lot on exotic fruits.  5. You think all fruits are equal but it is not true so me fruits are healthier than others. TIPS TO EATING FRUITS IN A RIGHT WAY When should I eat fruits? (6 am to 12 pm is considered as the best time) The best time to eat fruits is first thing in the morning after a glass of water. Eating fruits right after a meal is not a great idea, as it may not be digested properly. The nutrients may not be absorbed properly either. You need to leave a gap of at leas

NUTRITION  plays a pivotal role in stress management. The human body enters recovery mode after a prolonged stressful period. During this period an individual’s   appetite increases and thus it becomes extremely important for an individual to intake nutritious food in short intervals throughout the day to help recover quickly.  People are prone to put on weight during a stressful period but a balanced nutritious diet can help prevent it. So the question that might be popping in your brains now would be, what to include and what not to include in your diet.  When in stress Vitamin B, Vitamin C and magnesium will come to your rescue. Vitamin B-  It is further divided into 12 categories (B1 to B12), however, the ones important for battling stress include B1( thiamine), which helps in stabilizing mood and increases memory and concentration. B3(niacin) , low B3 levels can lead to irritability, depression and stress, so always make sure to include it in your diet. Vitamin B6 helps prod

Good health is not an overnight achievement. It is the outcome of good habits that one follows since early ages or childhood.  Developing good eating habits for kids involves a variety of strategies. Here is how to guide  kids to a lifetime of healthy eating. D evelop these healthy habits in your children and they will be well setup to become a healthy adults.   1 . Become a role model. Don't act like it is a sacrifice to eat low fat foods. 2 . Don't keep unhealthy treats in the home.  3 . Don't make separate meals for the overweight child. It will only make the child feel isolated. 4 . Never use food to punish or reward a child. Giving a child a sweet as a reward will lead a child to believe that it has more value than other foods. 5 . Discourage meals while watching TV. 6 . Have designated eating areas in the home. 7 . Recommend but don't dictate. Offer a variety of healthy choices and help your child to develop his or her own sense of tast

Going to a restaurant shouldn't be your excuse to eat unhealthy foods. Follow these tips and not only you will enjoy your meal more, but you'll also feel satisfied and happy when you're done. Check the menu before you leave home: Most of the restaurants post their menus on their websites. You can decide before ordering the food and if you don’t see anything that’s healthy, pick another restaurant. Order a salad before ordering anything else on the menu: Eat raw salads and avoid the cheesy, oily dressings. Beware of the low-carb options:   These days many restaurants have jumped on the low-carbohydrate foods, offering numerous low-carb options on their menu. But low-carb doesn’t mean low-calories. Skip the carbonated drinks: They include sugary additions that only add calories. So say bye-bye to cola or other exotic mixed drinks. Skip the dessert:   You can always have a small piece of chocolate at home. That is much better health-wise than the Triple Chocolate Meltdo