by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Aug 31, 2020 | Food and Nutrition
Processed food can contain high levels of salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats, leading to negative health consequences such as weight gain, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Eating a diet high in such...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Aug 28, 2020 | Food and Nutrition
The role of probiotics in health is now understood. The probiotic group of microorganisms is integral to a healthy human gut. As human understanding of the role of gut micro-organisms increases, we have realized a linkage exists between gut microbiota and the brain....
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Aug 27, 2020 | Food and Nutrition
Vegetarian diets containing legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds, while do contain adequate quantities of zinc, the bioavailability is restricted due to phytic acid present in these foods. High levels of calcium can also reduce the bioavailability of zinc. Zinc is a...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Aug 19, 2020 | Food and Nutrition
In Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, garlic was fed to workers as it enhanced strength and stamina. Soldiers, too, would eat garlic before the battle. There are references to Jewish enslaved people being fed garlic and onions in the Bible. It was a popular spice in the...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Aug 18, 2020 | Food and Nutrition
Organic foods are preferred because they are free from harmful chemicals like chemical fertilizers and pesticides. It is widely accepted that fruits with thin skins and vegetables are more likely to contain higher pesticide content when compared to thicker skin fruit....
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Aug 14, 2020 | Food and Nutrition
Vegan diet is exclusively plant-based. It does not include dairy, fish, meat, fowl or any animal food. Fruits and vegetables are rich in phytochemicals. These help in building body immunity. We get exposed to oxidants from external sources too. Smoking, alcohol,...
