Diabetes exists in all populations with variations in prevalence between ethnic groups and geographic areas. With Type 2 being common, the biggest challenge once diagnosed is what is the typical type 2 diabetes diet? Despite the widely prevalent under nutrition, India currently has 62.4 million […]
Women’s health
Antioxidant rich foods
What are “Antioxidant rich foods” and why they are important? To know this, the first thing you should be knowing is “What Are Antioxidants?” In the recent past, the role of vegetables and fruits as sources of antioxidants has been receiving considerable attention. Antioxidants restrict […]
Cholesterol Friendly Recipe – Coriander, Mint & Garlic cold sauce
Once you have any lifestyle disorder like cholesterol, diabetes, blood pressure or any other health condition it becomes very tough to eat something that you actually like and moreover foods that taste good. Everything seems to be bland, tasteless and boring. So as a daily […]
Diet for a nursing mother
A suitable balanced diet for a nursing mother shall contain the same kind of food as those recommended during pregnancy, but slightly increased quantities. Twin factors of physical activity and active production of breast milk make additional demands for energy yielding foods, proteins and other […]
Breakfast options for diabetics
Once you get diagnosed with diabetes your eating options becomes limited and it is imperative that you have to follow specific lunch / dinner / breakfast options for diabetics. In all your activities and habits the one thing that you should be completely cautious about […]
Diet for pregnant woman
Right diet for a pregnant woman is really important for the mother and the child. From conception to exclusive breast feeding (first 6 months) the baby completely depends on mother’s nutritional status. If the mother is underweight or not gaining optimal weight during pregnancy the nutrients that […]
Heart Healthy Diet
A heart healthy diet is always preferable, but it becomes much more important when you are diagnosed with a cardiovascular disorder. More than 50% of cardiovascular disease occurrences arise from Atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a generic term used to describe the thickening of the arteries caused […]
Do’s & Don’ts during pregnancy
Do’s and Don’ts during pregnancy is a sensitive topic and expectant mothers and their families are extra cautious during these months. It is always advisable to follow everything that your gynecologist / doctor recommends and not to completely depend on any online source for these […]
Getting Pregnant with PCOS
20% of Indian women suffer from Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). PCOS, is a common hormonal condition in women. Women with PCOS can struggle to become pregnant and are at higher risk of developing complications during pregnancy. Many a times the question is also “Is getting […]
Diet for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
An Increasing number of women in India suffer from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). 1 out of 5 to be precise. This article focuses on helping readers with diet for PCOS Polycystic ovary syndrome causes irregular menstrual cycles, excessive body or facial hair and polycystic ovaries […]