Second Thought

It's ironic but there are some foods off our radar because they are easily available and inexpensive. For some reason, health is now an expensive proposition. Or perhaps we expect that we need to pay a lot to be healthy. A case in point is expensive protein powders that we order online when the solution really lies in our backyards. Sattu, a flour made up of roasted Bengal gram (and sometimes a bit of barley), is available around the corner. It's considered "poor man's food" as it is popular among those who do manual labour. One of the biggest benefits of this wonderful food is that it makes you immensely robust. Eating sattu in breakfast gives you a boost of protein before you begin the day. Nutritional Background 60 grams (4 tbsp) of this roasted flour will give you 19.7 grams of high-quality protein along with – Calcium and magnesium (a fantastic combination as magnesium helps calcium get better absorbed into the body). This makes it excellen

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is needed in your body to make hormones, vitamin D, and is found in every cell in your body. It plays a role in the way your cells communicate with each other and maintains the integrity of your cell membranes so your body can function properly. However, when too much cholesterol builds up, these deposits can narrow your arteries and put you at risk for heart disease and stroke. Types of Cholesterol There are two types of cholesterol in your body: High-density lipoprotein ( HDL ) is considered the “good” cholesterol as it has heart healthy benefits.  Low-density lipoprotein ( LDL ) is considered the “bad” cholesterol as this can clog your arteries, thus increasing your risk for heart disease. Cholesterol Levels &  Range Total cholesterol levels less than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) are considered desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a reading of 240 mg/dL and

Mindful eating is a practice that develops your awareness of eating habits and allows you to pause between your triggers and your actions. Most emotional eaters feel powerless over their food cravings. When the urge to eat hits, you feel an almost unbearable tension that demands to be fed, right now. Because you’ve tried to resist in the past and failed, you believe that your willpower just isn’t up to snuff. But the truth is that you have more power over your cravings than you think. Benefits of Mindful Eating There are a lot of benefits to eating mindfully. Studies have reported that eating mindfully can reduce physiological distress such as depression, anxiety, stress, and eating behaviors including binge eating.  Mindful eating has also resulted in weight loss in overweight and obese people.   1.  Mindful eating helps you distinguish between emotional and physical hunger. It also increases your awareness of food-related triggers and gives you the freedom to choose your re

आप काजू, किशमिश, बादाम जैसे ड्राई फ्रूट्स खाते हैं, क्योंकि आपको पता है कि इन ड्राई फ्रूट्स के अंदर शरीर को फायदा पहुंचाने वाले कई पौष्टिक तत्व मौजूद होते हैं, लेकिन क्या आपको पता है कि इन्हीं फलों की तरह अंजीर (Fig) भी एक बहुत ही फायदेमंद ड्राइ फ्रूट है। क्या आपको पता है कि अंजीर के सेवन से शरीर को अनेक फायदे होते हैं। आप अंजीर का प्रयोग कर शरीर को स्वस्थ बना सकते हैं, ‌‌‌स्किन और अग्नाशय (pancreas) संबंधी विकारों को ठीक कर सकते हैं। 1. पाचनतंत्र की समस्या में फायदेमंद: कई लोग पाचनतंत्र से संबंधित समस्या से परेशान रहते हैं। इससे आराम पाने के लिए अंजीर का सेवन करना फायदेमंद होता है। अपच (Indigestion) जैसी परेशानी से ग्रस्त लोग अंजीर को पाचक के रूप में प्रयोग कर लाभ उठा सकते हैं। 2. एसिडिटी (पेट की जलन) में अंजीर के सेवन से लाभ: प्रायः ऐसा देखा जाता है कि तीखा या मसालेदार खाना खाने के बाद शरीर में जलन होने लगती है, या एसिडिटी की समस्या हो जाती है। अगर आपके साथ भी ऐसा होता है, और आप परेशान रहते हैं, तो अंजीर फायदेमंद साबित हो सकता है। 3. कब्ज की समस्या में अंजीर का सेवन: अने