We get this question so often from people with diabetes who are worried about eating fruit that we thought we should share this research extract. Please remember every time you eat a cup of fruit (not juice), you are not eating something unhealthy like a packet of chips or a sweet. Greater consumption of specific whole fruits, particularly blueberries, grapes, and apples, is significantly associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, whereas greater consumption of fruit juice is…
By Amy Morin, a licensed clinical social worker and an internationally recognized expert on mental strength Without mental strength, we aren't likely to reach our physical fitness goals -- or any other goals for that matter. Building mental strength is the key to reaching our full potential in life. There are a lot of misconceptions about what mental strength really is and why it's important. Here are the five biggest myths about mental strength: Myth #1 -- The Idea That You Can Build Mental…
Enjoy the Lunar New Year festivities without compromising your health. By Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju. It’s that time of the year again, the most significant few days in the Chinese calendar – the Lunar New Year. It’s a time to get together with friends and family and eat, drink and be merry... in a health-conscious way. First up, the Reunion Dinner on New Year’s Eve, when families gather around a sumptuous meal. A part of the meal is Lo Hei, when everyone gathers…
Everything you eat is converted to sugar – yes, proteins and fats, too. A fast food meal spikes blood sugar by 30%. Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju tells you how to break out of the vicious cycle of sugar rush, insulin spike, blood sugar drop, renewed hunger and weight gain. Go for the slow burn If you want your day to be more productive and rewarding, launch it with a nourishing meal. You will be more productive all day long if you invest just a few minutes in…
Think you know all the reasons? Prepare to be surprised. By family practitioner and marathoner Dr Gita Mathai. Plus, how much to exercise to get its real benefits. We all want to look good, be slim and healthy. There’s one magic pill for this and it’s called exercise. Even if you’re ‘too tired’ or ‘too busy’, you need to get off that couch now. Benefits of regular exercise Exercise helps to achieve ideal body weight if also combined with calorie restriction.…
Study published in The Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports shows that even gentle lunchtime strolls can perceptibly - and immediately - buoy and improve people's moods and ability to handle stress at work. To assess people's moods, the volunteers set up a specialized app that included a list of questions about their emotions - stress, tension, enthusiasm, workload, motivation, physical fatigue. Walkers said they felt more enthusiastic, less tense, more relaxed on the…
You are focused on looking after a patient with a chronic condition. But you, the caregiver, may also be at risk. Rama Murali of Care3 (Care Cubed), a support network and resource bank for caregivers, gives you some tips on how to avoid caregiver burnout. “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – Buddha Why focus on Caregiver health? Although caregiving can be truly rewarding for many, the 24×7 nature of caring for a…
Whether you are a beginner at yoga or may have been doing yoga practice for a while, these simple guidelines by Divyayog can help you gain more benefit from your yoga practice. As shared with Savita Narayan. Yoga is a complete mind-and-body discipline that has been practised in India for centuries. Over time a huge body of work has developed on the theory behind its practice. As with any much-studied science, the masters have enumerated certain methods for the yoga practitioner to follow in…
From protein supplements to high-protein diets, nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju tells you all you need to know about choosing the right proteins. Plus, protein-rich food combos for vegetarians. 1. Protein makes up 17% of our body weight. It exists in muscle, skin, bone and organ tissues. Proteins are also part of enzymes, antibodies, lipoproteins, hormones, haemoglobin, albumin and our body cannot function without it. 2. What is protein? Protein is composed of 20…
