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Chikungunya Symptoms And All You Need To Know

September 2, 2016 SrijitaAll, and, Chikungunya, Know, Need, symptoms:, to, You

While the capital city, along with many parts of the country, grapples with the rising instances of dengue, experts signal the outbreak of another mosquito-transmitted disease – chikungunya. The infection is caused by the chikungunya virus which is passed to humans by two species of mosquito of the genus Aedes: A. albopictus and A. aegypti. Since 2004, the disease has occurred in outbreaks in Asia, Europe and the Americas. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines it as, “A mosquito-borne viral disease first described during an outbreak in southern Tanzania in…

What is sorbitol, and is it low FODMAP?

September 1, 2016 Srijitaand, FODMAP?, Is, It, Low, sorbitol, What

Sorbitol is not only a high FODMAP, it can also be a bit of a sneaky FODMAP as it likes to hide in fruits and is used as an artificial sweetener in processed drinks, foods and medications. This blog is going to discuss what sorbitol is, why it is high FODMAP and how to avoid it on a low-FODMAP diet. What is sorbitol and why is it a problem? Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that belongs to the polyol FODMAP group. Commonly found in certain types of fruit and used…

Garlic and a low-FODMAP diet

September 1, 2016 Srijitaa, and, Diet:, Garlic, low-FODMAP

There seems to be a bit of confusion around how to use garlic safely on a low-FODMAP diet. This article looks at why garlic is a problem, and how you can safely add garlic flavour to your meals without causing tummy troubles. Why is garlic a problem on a low-FODMAP diet? Garlic contains fructo-oligosaccharides, which are commonly referred to as fructans. Fructans are short-chain carbohydrates and are found in foods like onions, garlic, wheat, rye, barley and artichokes. Humans do not have enzymes to break down fructans, which means they…

Alcohol and your health

September 1, 2016 SrijitaAlcohol, and, Health, Your

You might enjoy the odd tipple, but how much do you know about what’s happening inside your body after a drink or two? And what are the effects for now and in the long term? Karen Fittall investigates. On the one hand, we’re told that enjoying a glass of red is a heart-healthy habit. On the other, research continues to show a link between alcohol consumption and an increased risk of high blood pressure and cancer. Likewise, while some studies show that moderate drinking can actually improve bone density, others…

‘Healthy’ Sweeteners, Protein-Powerhouse Quinoa and Other Nutrition Myths, Debunked

August 30, 2016 Srijitaand, Debunked, Healthy, myths, nutrition, Other, Protein-Powerhouse, Quinoa, sweeteners

Is agave really better than white sugar? Will cleansing help my body detoxify? We all hunger for nutrition advice, but not all the advice you hear is worth believing. Here are the truths behind five common nutrition myths: Processed meat causes cancer: Remember last year’s scary headline? “World Health Organization Says Processed Meat Causes Cancer.” Turns out, the science was not as dire as the headline made it sound. The WHO report said that eating 50 grams of processed meat every day (about one hot dog) increased the relative risk…

Thin And Healthy Kerala Banana Chips To Woo Western Consumers

August 30, 2016 Srijitaand, Banana, Chips, Consumers, Healthy, Kerala, Thin, to, Western, Woo

Banana chips also known as plantain chips are usually found in Indonesia and India. this anytime popular Kerala snack is also served as a side dish and is extensively made in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. There are two varieties of banana chips ; fried Banana chips are made by deep-frying under ripe banana slices in coconut oil or sunflower oil, these can be salted , spiced or sugar coated according to the markets demand. Dry banana chips can be produced using food dehydration. Dehydrated chips are brown, leathery and chewy.…