Sesame seeds have been commonly used in the Indian cuisine. They are small nutty seeds and are hardly visible in the various dishes they are added to. It is said to be one of the oldest condiment known to man. It is known as ’til’ in India. Lets have a look at its health benefits. [...]
Iron rich diet for vegetarians
by Sanjana - Dietitian on 09. Aug, 2010 in Food
Many vegetarians suffer from anemia due to diets poor in iron. This could be due to poor food combinations, poor protein intake and diet rich in tannins and other inhibitors. So if you are a veggie, there are various ways you may supplement your diet with iron. Sources Most of the nuts and also seeds [...]
Which diet is the right diet?
by Sanjana - Dietitian on 20. Jul, 2010 in Health
A client asked me today, ” Which diet do you recommend? Atkins? general motors?” I was taken aback for a second. These diets are still in vogue. So let me shed a light on various fad diets. What is a fad diet? It is a diet which stay in fashion or vogue for sometime and [...]
Cashew butter- A healthy treat
by Sanjana - Dietitian on 12. Jul, 2010 in Health
Nut butters are used widely by all. They are eaten for breakfast and as snacks alone. Peanut butter has been used but there are various other butters such as almond butter, macadamia nut butter, pine nut butter etc… Let us look at cashew butter now widely available. Cashew butter is an excellent option for those [...]
Tips to a healthy heart
by Sanjana - Dietitian on 18. May, 2010 in Health
Heart disease is the most common killer disease in the world. Let us look at a few tips to cut down the risk of heart disease. Drink green tea- Green tea contains antioxidants that can reduce cholesterol and decrease blood pressure. Fiber up your diet- The more fiber you include, lesser is the risk of [...]
Why are biscuits unhealthy….
by Sanjana - Dietitian on 07. May, 2010 in Health
Biscuits are everywhere…You can find them in boardroom meetings, sports meet, tea time parties etc…But the question is are they good for health… Lets see what biscuits are made up of and lets us look at each detail of each ingredient. Wheat flour- this is nothing but maida aka refined wheat flour which is low [...]
Microwave Popcorn is harmful!!!!
by Sanjana - Dietitian on 16. Apr, 2010 in Health
Popcorn has always been a healthy snack and is high in fiber and are good carbohydrates. But now for the super duper busy or plainly lazy people have access to microwave popcorn. But really, it is not a substitute for air popped popcorn. Let us have a look why? Microwave popcorn are very high in salt [...]
Fats are Brain Food…
by Sanjana - Dietitian on 16. Apr, 2010 in Health
Yes you read it right.Fats are brain food….Our brains are made up of 60% fat. So going on low fat diets can hamper your memory. Remember those crash diet days when you were on zero fat diets and at work you could hardly concentrate? Now you know why. Fats help to improve memory power. How [...]
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