Experiments have shown that garlic, onions and other allium and cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli radish etc) block nearly 80% of cancer cell proliferation. These vegetables are selective and they leave normal cells alone. They also give a big boost to our immunity and also reduces the incidences as well as the severity of the […]
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Belly fat, also known as visceral fat. It is the fat that lies beneath the abdominal wall, wrapped around organs like the liver, stomach and intestines. An increasing waistline isn’t just an aesthetic concern and is harmful for both the sexes. High amounts of belly fat are associated with illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, dementia, and cancer.
It’s a common notion that by going carb free you can lose weight. Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy. Being depleted of carbohydrates, your body will turn to proteins to help with energy production, which then starts to deplete your body’s protein that are also needed for muscle growth and repair. Instead ditch
Salad is high in nutrition, fiber, and low in calories. But too much of a good thing can also be bad ! CALCIUM DEFICIENCY : Leafy greens, especially spinach, are high in oxalic acid which prevent the absorption of calcium from the food you eat, causing muscular pains and weak bones. High oxalate foods may
We all know that our bones need calcium, vitamin D and exercise…but there are silent leechers of calcium from our bones that we also need to be aware of ! 1. Too much salt: aim for less than 1tsp salt per day – avoid packaged food 2. Acidity: leeches calcium from bones 3. Alcohol: can
Tall cool glasses of sherbets with falooda and tukmaria were a part of traditional Indian summer drinks. According to Ayurveda, sabja has a cooling effect and this is why it was added to sherbets in the summers. Thanks to the popularity of chia seeds, sabja too is getting recognition. Sabja looks like black sesame seeds
This is a note of appreciation and gratitude for dear Shailja for walking me through this journey of health and well-being 🙏🏻 I am 58 yrs and was not overweight other than some menopausal weight gain and some digestive issues and most importantly both my legs had started hurting and quality of life was going
Sprouts are a wonderful weight loss aide. ¼ cup of dry lentils [1 serving] transforms into a cup of nutritious fibrous sprouts which fills you up. The process of sprouting increases bio-availability and the nutrient levels, making sprouts richer in protein, folate, antioxidants, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese and vitamins C and K than un-sprouted seeds. The
I provided some nutritional guidance for Apnalay, especially for these pandemic times. I had also suggested that the residents should be encouraged to grow their own microgreens, which are a powerhouse of micronutrients. IWCCC provided them with microgreen kits. Apnalay is a senior citizen home, run by the Inner Wheel Club of Central Calcutta. The