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Protein – The cement of our body Protein found in the whole makes up the enzymes to fuel many chemical reactions and the hemoglobin that carries oxygen in your blood. Protein is made from twenty-plus amino acids. Our body makes amino acids either from scratch or by modifying others. The Nine essential amino acids for the body must come from food. Protein the important component of our body is used to build and repair tissues. Not alone the building and repairing, it is used to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein, the macronutrient is needed along with fat and carbohydrates, in large amounts. Compared to Protein, our body requires only small quantities of v itamins  and minerals. Protein is not stored in our body and cannot be taken from our body’s reservoir when required. Nutritionists recommend protein intake to be only 10% of our total body weight. Eating high protein diet over a long period is recommended to be safe and effective. They help u...

Let us talk today about Nutrition in Child Growth and Development Nutrition is an important factor for growth and immunity. A balanced diet must have good amount of carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals and fibre that is required for our body. All these nutrients help in the balanced growth of a child. Variations in the intake of macro and micro nutrients can put a child in a place taking   its toll on growth. Inadequate nutrition may lead to infection and impaired immunity which might result in faltering the desired growth for the age. Not to panic there are ways to help the cause The digestive system has 70-80% of the immune cells and a balanced diet helps for the good immune system by good nutrients for the digestive system’s proper function. Probiotics, the good bacteria and Pre-biotics, the food for good bacteria are known to support gut health & immunity. Kids feel better during their physical activity. Physically active kids have better brain...

Neurons and glia are two broad classes of cells in nervous system. Neurons process the informationwhile glia provides mechanical and metabolic support to the Neurons. Diving deep into Neurons we can classify this as Receptors , the highly specialized neuron which reacts to encodesensory information. Interneurons, the second category receive signals from and send signals to other nerve cells forming bulk of the human nervous system.  Motor neurons, the third class of neurons send signals to the muscles and glands of the body, directing the behaviour of the organism. In all the neurons separates   the interior of the cell from the surrounding fluids, whilst the outer membrane is fundamental to the neuron’s information processing functions. The cell body integrates input and determines the message to be transmitted to other cells by the axon. It also is responsible for a variety of complex biochemical processes. The cell membrane separates the neuron...

Nutrition plays a crucial role in brain health, in the areas of depression and dementia. Essential nutrients for brain health include: Omega 3 fatty acids – Magnesium -   Calcium – Fiber - Vitamins B1, B9, B12, D and E . Is this sounding like a breakfast? Yeah. Your breakfast is very important! Breakfast is the meal for your brain. Healthy breakfast helps in making you pay adequate attention in all respects. Breakfast is your first meal of a day. Healthy. Consumption of a good rather healthy breakfast increases your problem solving abilities and attention. Energy levels get increased and the mood swings are reduced.   Now we need to get into the question of what is a healthy breakfast in our daily life? Omega 3 fatty acids  are vital nutrient for brain structure. Brain function relies on dietary intake of DHA(the major component of our brain) to support the grey matter in the brain. Next comes Magnesium which is important for nerve i...

Hello All In our earlier topic we discussed the importance of Healthy Cells for a Healthy body. We had mentioned that various cells are responsible for the various functions of our body. In today’s topic we will be discussing about one of the major parts of our body THE HEART  Our heart is prone to various types of dysfunctioning due to lesser cellular dieting. As all will be knowing the various types of diseases associated with the heart like Pressure, tightness, pain, squeezing/aching sensation in your chest or arms,Nausea, indigestion, shortness of breath, cold sweat, fatigue to name a few Having said the above, let us now know some nutrients for having a healthy heart Omega 3 Fatty Acids – It support your heart by decreasing inflammation, preventing clot formation and helps maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Quercetin – This is plant-derived flavonoid and contains natural anti-inflammatory properties that help to preven...

Healthy cells make a healthy body Human health is a micro world of each individual cell. Of the trillions cells in our body, each is specialized—a skin cell can’t replace a brain cell which can’t replace a heart cell. All cells require amino acids from protein, essential fatty acids, glucose, minerals, vitamins, trace elements and antioxidants. Each cell needs its own customized nutrition. Correct ratio of nutrients to the cells leads to optimal health. When a cell stops working, it is almost always due to deficiency of essential nutrients, which is the presence of toxins that interfere with cellular function. Our cells recognize natural, not synthetic The nutrients in our food must be broken down into forms that our cells can recognize and then use. Water and ion channels allow some substances to pass through cells. These act as the gatekeepers to cells, letting what it recognizes in, and keeping out what it doesn’t. This is one of the many reasons to choose natural who...

How many of you are aware of this cycle? Are you still disturbed of insulin resistance and PCOS and ultimate weight gain?  Simple solution to this is just reverse the process. An attempt to lose weight through lifestyle change certainly has an impact over the insulin resistance and hormonal changes that could affect your PCOS issue. Studies show that a minimum of even four to eight kilo loss of weight can help you regulate the hormones  and keep the insulin levels better. APPROACH IN A NUTR ITIONAL WAY. STAY FIT AND STAY HEALTHY. Disclaimer : Food products, lifestyle, etc portrayed in the page are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Statement made in the post are not to represent views on using any products. Results are not typical. Individual results may vary.