Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju discusses common causes which lead to bloating of the stomach and also simple ways to avoid the discomfort.
It is what and how you eat matters, always. Overloading causes bloating and abdominal pain. When the body struggles to break down the food after meals, discomfort creeps in.
The bacteria in the intestine will tend to feed on the sugar in the food you take in, to multiply themselves. If the sugar in the food is much higher or the food remains undigested for…
A healthy smoothie recipe good for everyone, easy to make and packed with nutrients and fibre. Good for people with diabetes contributed by Diabetes Awareness and You Ingredients for Apple Smoothie 1 cup hung curd 100 ml double toned milk ¼ tsp of vanilla essence 1 pinch of cinnamon dust 1 pinch of salt Apple 100 gm with skin 100 gm chia seed 50 gm cucumber with skin Preparation of Apple Smoothie: Mix everything in the grinder except the curd. Then add the curd. Finally add the chia seeds which…
Coping with Arthritis? Stiffness in hips and knees? Stiff toes or stiff ankles? Upper body aches and pains? Stiffness in waist, back, hips, shoulders, neck? How can you ease the stiffness in your joints? Yoga is effective in managing arthritis. It reduces pain, increases flexibility, and lowers stress. It brings harmony to body and mind. We have worked with Divyayog to create a set of asanas for you to do in the comfort of your own home. The asanas are organised in 2 ebooks. Please…
By Ujjwala Baxi, a dietician at Poshan - Cure thru Diet In 1 cup of boiling water, add a pinch of cinnamon powder or a small cinnamon stick, black pepper, cardamom powder and a teaspoonful of jaggery. Boil and sip warm. This tea builds resistance to cough and cold and keeps the body warm. Updated with the poster on 26-Dec-2018
This is a common question for people with diabetes. Dietitian Gerard Wong shares his inputs on whether persons with diabetes should have wine or alcohol and what to watch out for if they are on metformin or insulin. Can red wine have adverse effects on persons with type 2 diabetes on metformin medication? Metformin is an oral anti-diabetic drug used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Let’s see how metformin works. It enhances the available insulin in your body and…
Outdoor play is important for all persons including children with disabilities. In our Live Discussion sessions we talk to a play therapist, an Ashoka fellow and parents of teenagers on the autism spectrum. In continuation of our series on Living Better With Disabilities we have with us Meet our Panelists: Kavitha Krishnamoorthy: Parent of teenager on spectrum, Founder Kilikili and Ashoka Fellow Lucy Bowen: Play Therapist, National Association for Play Therapy Priya Kannan:…
A healthy snack recipe good for everyone - especially people with diabetes contributed by Diabetes Awareness and You Chicken Momos Number of Momos: 20 Ingredients for Momos: Whole Wheat Flour: 75 gms Chicken: 250 gms Onion: 2 tbsp Oat flour: 75 gms Ginger: 1 tsp Garlic: 1 tsp Maida: 100 gms Oil: 200 ml Preparation of Momos: Mix the flour together. Add some salt and 1 tsp oil. Mix it and make a dough out of it. Take some chicken portion. Steam it. Add some onion, ginger, garlic, soya…
Snacks and starters are an easy way to consume unhealthy calories at parties. Are you making smart choices? We pulled together some of our favourite tip posters on how to eat healthy at parties. 1. The Right and Wrong Way of Eating Nuts While nuts are healthy, they should not be fried, salted or chocolate coated or honey coated. Unsalted, raw or dry roasted nuts are best. If you like them crisp, just pop them into the woven for a nice crunchy texture. 2. I love samosas…
Are you in a panic about making Diwali mithai last minute? Or worried about the weight you will put on during Diwali or the indigestion, acidity you go through? Sujata Din, a Certified Holistic Health Coach shares two simple recipes of nutritious sweets and practical tips to help you through the festive season. It's the festive time of year when many of us are busy preparing for Diwali and have many dinner parties planned. This makes it very easy to let go of your healthy eating habits, as you…
