Walnut may be the tough nuts to crack but they are highly nutritious. Walnuts are one of the best plant sources of protein. They are rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium, and antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Nuts in general are also high in plant sterols and fat – but mostly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats [...]
Archive | December, 2008
Add fat to your breakfast
Just as we know breakfast is a very important meal for the day, it is very important to balance it too. Predominantly carbohydrates are always present in the form of bread and cornflakes. Proteins come in the form of eggs and milk. But what about fat? Fat usually is very less in breakfast rather than [...]
Staying fit after marriage
The need to stay fit before marriage is for the purpose of fetching a good proposal. But women mostly let go of themselves after marriage and gain at the least 20 pounds( more than ten kilos) or more. Though one may convince themselves happiness and most marriage invites have made them fat, not realizing that [...]
Plan your diet-before hand
So you have now decided to start on a diet and made goals and plans with all eagerness. Visited a dietitian with all zest, came back home after a session from the dietitian with your head filled with lots of information and a diet chart. You plastered it up on your fridge door and followed [...]
Sambhar- A healthy Indian food
Sambhar is the most common dish for an Indian hailing from South India and is an accompaniment for various cereals. It is tasty, spicy and wonderful low calorie accompaniment. For all those who do not know what sambhar is (it is not a species of deer), it is a vegetarian dish made out of pulses [...]
Wheat and diabetes
Most common advice to diabetic patients is to eat roti or chapathi or any wheat products. It is assumed that this will help in the reduction of sugars. Sadly i have hardly seen much help in the matter. Many switch from rice to wheat products and assume they have done the right choice. Nobody ever [...]
Dont freeze the fat during winter
Winter is a time where the designer sweaters come out of the closet and you move into a warm blanket. A lovely time to cuddle in front of the warm fire with hot chocolate. But this is the time several comfort foods are used by many to stay warm. But these comfort foods generally are [...]
Health after Retirement
Retirement is a phase where one takes a permanent break from regular work and to enjoy a smooth path to old age. Usually the ones retired end up with lots of leisure time and less stress. But what about their health status? Most of the abuse inflicted upon one’s self surfaces after retirement. Most of [...]
The Goodness of Honey
Honey is a great source of simple sugars, minerals as well as vitamins. Honey provides ready fuel to the brain and quick energy to the tired body. In general, honey aids in digestion. Stimulates appetite, lessens stomach ache and relieves constipation. Honey has been proved to have a definite antimicrobial action. Despite being sweet, it [...]
About Sanjana – Dietitian
A dietitian from Mangalore, India. A post graduate diploma holder in “Dietetics” and a university topper from Welcomgroup School of Hotel Administration from the prestigious Manipal University.
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