Risk of staying in an ICU

Risk of staying in an ICU

In one study 75% of those who spent time in an ICU left with cognitive impairment similar to Alzheimer’s symptoms. Those patients whose impairment problems did not resolve quickly found that it failed to resolve over the course of 6 year study.

2/5/15 TOI  Health Capsule

Hazardous FRAGRANCE

Air fresheners may use phthalates, polymers like PEG-40, 1,4-dichlorobenzene, benzene, formaldehyde, styrene, butane, propane etc. These various Air fresheners reportedly may use close to 300 or more chemicals and allergens which usually are quite hazardous to human health if being exposed to for a considerable time.

Perfumes too are made from chemicals.  Perfumes may be made from approximately 3000 or more chemicals. They are easily absorbed by the skin and lungs and enter the blood system very easily. They may affect the liver, brain and even cancer.

FoodFundasHealthWise: Nutritious DRUMSTICK

FoodFundasHealthWise: Nutritious DRUMSTICK: Nutritious DRUMSTICK This humble vegetable is a powerhouse of nutrition. Gujarat Govt has decided to introduce this vegetable it is Midda...

Nutritious DRUMSTICK

Nutritious DRUMSTICK

This humble vegetable is a powerhouse of nutrition. Gujarat Govt has decided to introduce this vegetable it is Midday Meal Scheme.

Besides building strong bones it increases haemoglobin and is a blood purifier and aids in the functioning of brain and nerves. It also is a detoxifier. Its soup is believed to help in chest congestion, coughs and sore throat.

It has Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Protein, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Sulphur, Magnesium, and Amino acids in abundance.  It has  seven times more Vitamin C in orange, four times more Vitamin A in carrots, three times more Potassium in bananas, four times more Calcium in milk and twice more Protein in milk. Besides Vitamin A & C it has Vitamin B complex especially Choline.

The leaves are equally or in some cases more nutritious than the vegetable itself.
The leaves are excellent health tonic for the skeletal system and helps in keeping digestive problems at bay. The leaves are a good source of nutrition in pregnancy and lactation.

Re-boiling of Milk

Re-boiling of Milk

Boiling and re-boiling of milk on high temperature for an extended period can affect its nutritional content, especially the Vitamin B group and protein. Even if it is not pasteurised, boiling for less than 8 minutes at 100 deg celcius is perfectly fine.

BROWN Unpolished Rice

Why BROWN Unpolished Rice?

Unpolished Brown rice is a rich source of manganese, selenium, phosphorous, copper, magnesium and niacin(vitamin B3).

After milling and polishing the same rice loses 67% of vitamin B3, 80%of vitamin B1, 90% of vitamin B6 and 50% -60% of manganese, phosphorous and iron and all of essential fatty acids. The dietary fibre is lost too. The brown rice has a lower Glycemic Index and high fibre content.

In spite of its health enhancing properties some dieticians tell us to avoid it becoz it is not easily digestible.

Properly washed and brown rice soaked it hot water for a few hours might make it easier to cook and more easily digestible. So use it sparingly if you find it difficult to digest.

Listening to your body is the key word. But yes hand pounded rice is definitely a very healthy option.

CHOLESTEROL LOWERING CHUTNEY

CHOLESTEROL  LOWERING  CHUTNEY

Ingredients:

1 cup                     Mint

1/2 cup                  Coriander leaves

3-4                        Green chillies

1’                          Ginger

10 -15 cloves        Garlic

1                           Avocado

1/2 tbsp                Nigella seeds

½ cup                   Sesame seeds

1 tbsp                   Flax seeds

1 tsp                     Psyllium husk (optional)

2-3                       Lemons

To taste                Rock salt

Enough Olive oil to make a smooth paste

Method:

Roast Nigella seeds and Flax seeds coarsely. Add the sesame seeds, rock salt and grind them.

To this add mint leaves, coriander leaves, green chillies, ginger, garlic, avocados and grind to a smooth paste.

Squeeze in the juice of 2-3 lemons (or to taste) and enough Olive Oil; mix well.  

PS: Adding Psyllium husk is optional.