When it comes to eating out, there are always ways to be mindful and choose wisely so that your weekly meal while eating out will not sabotage all the efforts you make to stay healthy. Here are 4 healthy tips on deciding what to order while eating out 1. Vegetables Whenever possible, choose a dish that includes vegetables. For example, stir-fries, salads, vegetarian pizzas. 2. Healthier side dishes Choose healthier sides such as … [Read more...]
How to avoid going for seconds
Some people often feel that they cannot fill up on small amounts of food and they find themselves going for second and third servings. These excess calories exceed energy requirements and cause people to gain weight. Most people tend to blame themselves for having poor self-control but more often than not, our erratic meal patterns and lifestyles are the reason for overeating and not the lack of self-care. Here are a couple of tips that can … [Read more...]
5 tips to consider for people with hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism, also known as an underactive thyroid, is a condition where your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland has a number of important roles such as, regulating the body's metabolic rate and the heart and digestive function. Here are 5 tips for people with hypothyroidism Iodine, is required by the body to synthesize the thyroid hormone. Sources of iodine can be found in oysters, seaweed and … [Read more...]
Healthy alternatives with a Indian diet
The Indian diet has earned the reputation of being high in fat and carbohydrates due to the greasy naan breads and the butter chicken people usually go for at restaurants. This paints the picture that an Indian diet is not for the health conscious person. This however is not true. Although the Indian dietary pattern can include calorie dense foods, there is a plethora of healthy Indian meals one can include in their diet. There are options for … [Read more...]
Healthy living after the age of 65
After the age of 65, your lifestyle will play an important role in your quality of life. Your ability to live independently and perform your daily tasks is very dependent on how much muscle strength you have. In addition to quality of life, having healthy muscles affects the heart health, mental health, immune system and bone health. Muscle loss tends to progressively decrease from the age of 45 years of age. The three main aspects to focus on … [Read more...]
Lifestyle management of Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes refers to a condition characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels. Glucose is obtained from carbohydrate containing foods such as breads, cereals and fruits. The hormone insulin allows the glucose from food to enter the body cells so that it can be used for energy. In the case of patients with Type 2 diabetes, the glucose tends to remain in the blood because the body is resisting the insulin and the pancreas is unable to … [Read more...]
