Health tips

  01 /4 Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients Looking for some healthy weight-loss-friendly snack option? What can be better than creamy, soft and delicious, sweet potatoes? The root vegetable, generally available in the winter season is highly nutritious and versatile, which makes it a perfect snack option for people trying to shed kilos. It is indeed starchy and high in carb content but unlike regular potato, it is not unhealthy or branded as fattening. The delicious tuber vegetable is packed with plenty of minerals, fiber, vitamins, and phytonutrients, which helps both your body and mind. 02 /4 ​Sweet potatoes nutrient content Sweet potatoes are found in different shapes and colours depending on the region they are grown. But one thing that remains common is that they are extremely healthy. They are a good source of protein, potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C and vitamin B6. Besides, it is one of the best sources of Vitamin A. It also contains antioxidants like beta car...

  Ageing is a natural occurrence of the human body that happens over a period of time. As the body starts growing older, you tend to see visible signs of ageing like pale skin, wrinkles and dark circles. Find out some nutrition hacks for anti-ageing that will help reduce these signs. Ageing refers to degeneration of the human body that occurs due to damage of the cells, tissues and organs over a period of time. Certain foods have anti-ageing properties that help in reducing the signs of ageing and help our body’s growth.  Foods with antioxidant properties help us in reducing the damaging of cells and provide proper nutrients to the body that fight for the body. These foods will keep wrinkles at bay and ensure that your body gets all nutrients it needs for flawless skin and a healthy body. Avoid Sugar Sugar is the main culprit for ageing as it said to result in loss of collagen and elastin that cause wrinkles. It is one of the major reasons for loss of firmness of skin that mak...

  01 /3 ​Type 2 diabetes: This green juice is the ideal morning drink for diabetics Type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease caused by making wrong dietary choices and living a sedentary lifestyle. With around 70 million people suffering from the condition in our country, India is rightly called the diabetes capital of the world. But the good news is, just by making simple lifestyle changes one can control their blood sugar levels and even reverse the condition in some cases. So, if you or someone in your family is suffering from diabetes, here is one simple morning ritual that can do wonders in controlling your blood sugar levels. 02 /3 ​The green juice People suffering from diabetes often avoid having juices as they are high in sugar. But this green juice can be hugely beneficial in controlling diabetes. The juice should be consumed early in the morning for best results. The juice is beneficial for people suffering from any type of diabetes including type 1, type 2 and gastrointest...

  Maintaining kidney health, perhaps, is as important as taking care of other organs in the body. This year, let your New Year’s resolution focus on kidney care. New Delhi:  For most people, January is the ideal time to make new resolutions. While we generally make big promises to ourselves on how we will finally start the new workout regime to shed those extra pounds or to work towards the career goals that we set for ourselves, we often tend to ignore our health issues until we experience more severe symptoms - so, what about our kidney health? Maintaining kidney health, perhaps, is as important as taking care of other organs in the body. Optimum kidney health ensures that the body can filter waste properly and produce hormones that ensure its smooth functioning. This year, let your New Year’s resolution focus on kidney care. Tips to improve your kidney health The following tips suggested by Dr Bishwaranjan Mohanty, consultant nephrology and transplant physician at NephroPlu...