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Ayurveda for Diabetes: Diet dos and don’ts

November 18, 2016 Srijitaand, Ayurveda:, Diabetes, Diet:, don’ts, dos, for

According to Ayurveda, your body is divided into three biological energies, which broadly controls your bodily functions. Dr Reena Rawat, Senior Ayurvedic Doctor, Dr Shikha’s NutriHealth says, “Vata dosha is responsible for all the micro and macro movements in the body, Pitta dosha is responsible for digestion and metabolism and Kapha dosha is for strength and growth. Diabetes is caused by the imbalance of Kapha and Vata doshas.” Ayurvedic diet errors Common dietary and lifestyle causes of Diabetes in Ayurveda are: Excessive consumption of Kapha aggravating foods like curd and…

Diet Sodas Might Not Raise Diabetes Risk

November 17, 2016 SrijitaDiabetes, Diet:, Might, Not, Raise, Risk, Sodas

Drinking colas and other sugary drinks is tied to an increased risk of so-called pre-diabetes, a precursor to full-blown disease, but diet soda is not, a recent study suggests. Previous studies on the link between diet sodas and diabetes have been mixed; some research pointing to a potential connection has suggested this relationship may be explained at least in part by soda drinkers being overweight or obese. In the current study, however, adults who routinely consumed at least one can of soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages a day were 46…

World Diabetes Day 2016: The Diabetes Diet, What to Eat and What to Avoid

November 14, 2016 Srijita2016:, and, Avoid, Day, Diabetes, Diet:, Eat, The, to, What, World

The fact that diabetes is on the high is widely known by now. What we all need is a little change in lifestyle which could go a long way in controlling the condition. The symptoms of diabetes are polyuria, poly-dypsia, polyphagia and lowered immunity that lead to various infections (fungal and bacterial), including skin infections like acanthosis and diabetic dermopathy. Diabetics are also more likely to have an anxiety disorder or depression. Neglecting their diet, not monitoring glucose levels or leading unhealthy habits are hazardous to their health. A healthy…

We Can Survive on Fruit Diet, Says Chef Ranveer Brar

November 11, 2016 SrijitaBrar, Can, Chef, Diet:, Fruit, On, Ranveer, Says, Survive, We

Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar believes that fruit diet is the only food habit that a human body can survive on for a lifetime. The chef was present here on Tuesday at the launch of Belgian Conference Pears brought to the Indian market by IG International in association with BelOrta. “If you look at our ancient eating tradition, you will see that ‘Phalahar’ is the only eating habit that gives human body everything that it’s needed. So, I strongly believe that fruit diet is the only food habit that a human…

Can Added Sugar in Diet Cause Heart Attack?

November 4, 2016 SrijitaAdded, Attack:, Can, cause, Diet:, Heart, In, Sugar

Increased intake of food and drink with added sugar may possibly raise the risk of heart attack or myocardial infarction by about a third, in some people, a study has warned. Although sucrose occurs naturally in fruit and vegetables, most of which is consumed through added inclusion. Besides sweetened beverages, cakes and sweets, sucrose is added to many other foods — dairy products, bread and jam, the study said. “For the vast majority (of people), the consumption of added sugar does not appear to be a problem — the risk…

Low Fat Diet May Reduce Migraine, Headache

November 2, 2016 SrijitaDiet:, fat, Headache, Low, May, Migraine, reduce

If you suffer from migraine, following a comprehensive diet that includes low fat may help to reduce those headaches, says a study conducted by an Indian-origin researcher. “The beauty of these diets is that they not only reduce headaches, but may produce weight loss and prevent heart disease,” said Associate Professor Brinder Vij from the University of Cincinnati, US. There have been three comprehensive diets so far whose very composition may prevent headaches, the study suggests. These include low fat and low carbohydrate diets and those that increase the amount…