This fruit can help you with weight loss. Unbelievable but true !!

Bananas are one of the fruit that is consumed in all over the world. It is an energy booster and mood enhancer fruit. There are so many amazing health benefits. They are loaded with potassium, vitamin B and magnesium they contain no fat and cholesterol. They are good for your kidney, heart, bones and your nervous system.

Are you suffering from Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance? Find out more...

Celiac is an autoimmune disorder, means that body develop antibodies against its own tissues.  It is also called “gluten allergy”. People suffering from celiac disease have inflammation in small intestinal, gluten triggers the white blood cells to attack the lining of small intestine. It can lead to serious health complications such as malnutrition, osteoporosis, infertility and cancer.

Healthy quote of the day #4

“Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are.” 
– G.K. Chesterton

Did you just deliver? These Q&A will help you!

When should I feed my baby for the first time?

Every new mother will have this question - "When should we feed the baby for the first time?". Every mother is excited to know and hold her little one in her arms, to cuddle the little one.

The right answer is - Soon after the delivery, and in the delivery room itself!

Are you a nursing mom with less milk production? These foods can help you!

As we know that after pregnancy the milk production in nursing mothers is a natural process.
In some how new mothers facing lot more problems while feeding like improper milk
production.

The improper lactation is due to the certain illnesses, consumption of birth-
control pills, certain hormonal changes in the body, nutritional deficiencies, improper
latching position of the baby and infrequent breastfeeding due to cracked nipples.
Inadequate breast milk can put your baby at a high risk of malnutrition, a weak immune
system, poor memory and many other health problems.

This Simple Indian Dish is really a healthy food option!

You know what, not all Indian dishes are spicy! There are multiple dishes out there which are really good for your health, as well as very easy to digest. The most prominent one is Khichdi.

Khichdi is a simple dish made with rice, lentils and spices. It is a staple food loved by Indians.  Every Indian state has its own version of khichdi like oats khichidi, bajra khichdi and jawar khichdi.  

It’s a superfood for all age groups because it is easy to digest. 

Probiotic food - Taking care of your Guts!

Probiotics is considered as functional food and they enhance the micro-flora of our gut. We usually think that bacteria are something that causes diseases but in our body there will be plenty of bacteria some are good and some are bad. The good bacteria they help in our digestion and keep our body fit. So to maintain the functionality of good bacteria we want to eat probiotic foods.   

Are caffeinated drinks the right beverages for your health?

In today's lifestyle many people are affected by  several chronic and lifestyle related ailments like Diabetes, stroke, dementia, obesity, cancer,heart disease and thinning bones.
You may be surprised to know that all these chronic diseases are more often than not linked to the type of beverages that we drink or don't drink.

Having a sound sleep - Turn off your brain before you go to bed

In today's fast life, our minds get tired more often than our body, due to constant buzzing of work, emails, social media and the pressure of staying connected always. Our minds are constantly sifting throughout the day - work related thoughts, stress, ever growing to-do lists etc.

So, more often than not, it is very difficult for people to turn off these thoughts before they go to bed, which leads to disturbed sleeping patterns, and tossing and turning over the night.

To ensure a proper and sound sleep which rests our brain, one has to keep out all of these thoughts from the mind. How???

How to live healthy - living a healthy lifestyle

According to recent studies by National Family Health Survey, obesity is increasingly becoming a severe malnutrition issue. The number of obese people are increasing day by day. Obesity in children below the age of 5 is becoming prevalent.

As per expert opinion, obesity is closely linked to multiple chronic health disorders. It is a significant contributor to Type 2 Diabetes (also known as diabetes mellitus) and accounts for more than 80 percent risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.

Fight Depression naturally - 15 foods to help you

Millions of people suffer from depression all over the world. In India, and specially in Urban areas, every one in five people suffer from depression. Unfortunately, there is no specific diet that can be given as a medicine to cure depression, but still there are many food items eating which can help.

These foods are good for your health, and help to keep depression away.

Diet tips for a healthy family

Eating together is a good habit, and all family members should be encouraged to eat together at least once a day.

The taste and eating preferences of all family members should be put into consideration when preparation of food, as diet play a very important role in promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Yummy eggs - Poached and Ready to Eat!

All over the world egg is eaten as a staple food. Egg is a storehouse of all the vital nutrients. It is rich source of protein – important building blocks of bones. The human body uses protein to build and repair the body tissues and also help in making enzyme, hormones and other body chemicals. There are various ways to cook egg. Poaching is one of them.

King of Fruits - Mango - Care and Cures

Mango is also known as the king of fruits. Apart from being incredibly tasty, it is also a rich source of many vitamins and minerals and it is recommended for treatment of many diseases. It is enriched with Vitamin A, B, C and other components like citric acid, calcium, phosphorous and potassium.

It is thus much more than just a fruit and it is often referred to as 'Magnifera Indica' by botanical experts.

Coconut Oil - A Natural Medicine and Super Food

Although coconut oil has been known since ancient times as a healthy ingredient of food (in tropical countries), it has gained worldwide importance due to the health benefits that it provides. Thus, this humble coconut oil which you and I use is now known as a Super Food as well!

Health benefits of Flaxseeds

Flaxseed emerges as a miraculous super food. Various researches have been done on flaxseed. They have various health benefits.

Jamun and their health benefits

Jamun is a seasonal perishable fruit. It is also called black plum. It possess sufficient nutritional and bio active compounds. It is rich in antioxidants, phytochemicals and minerals. It shows various therapeutic effects also. Its seeds are popular among alternative medicines in various disease like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and gastro-intestinal disorders.

Breast feeding Essentials

What is good about Breast feeding ?

1. When you breast feed a baby, milk is served at the perfect temperature.
2. Babies being bread fed during their first year of life have lower risk of infections as well as

Flavonoids and their health benefits

Flavonoids are the coloured pigments commonly found in various fruits and vegetables.
Basically these are a group of polyphenolic compounds characterized by a benzo-y- pyrone
structure synthesised from phenylalanine.

Flavonoids are widely disributed in fruits.

Diet for to-be-mum.

"Eating Right" is very important during pregnancy. Nutrition is an important aspect of to-be-mum.
Every pregnant woman needs extra 300 calories due to the increased demand of pregnancy. To achieve an ideal diet you do not necessarily need to "eat for two" but only modify your diet with a little thought.

Here we have designed an easy and to-be-mum-friendly diet plan.