Monthly Archives: June 2011

Know Your Proteins: Chapter 1

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Shruti

Nature has provided us with various food options wherein they offer varied nutritional profile. Amongst all the nutrients, protein has always intrigued us because of its functions, properties and usages. The word protein comes from a Greek word “Proteios” which means primary. Proteins are … Continue reading →

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Wonder Foods: Bilberry

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Shruti

Bilberry or the European Blueberry is also known as huckleberry. It is a shrub which is native to Europe. Though it resembles to blueberry it should not be confused with a blueberry as its fruits are dark purple in colour … Continue reading →

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What is GI?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Shruti

Carbohydrates are a class of foods which are known for their saccharide (sugar) content. A food containing carbohydrate which when digested and absorbed increases the glucose levels of blood. This increase in blood glucose has now become the key to … Continue reading →

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Wonder Foods: Aloe vera

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Shruti

Aloe vera also known as Aloe barbadensis, Aloe indica royale, Aloe perfoliata, Aloe vulgaris, quargandal or ghrita kumari is a shrub which grows in dry areas of India, Africa, China and other arid places. Aloe vera can be ingested as a … Continue reading →

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Food for Eyes

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Shruti

We all know that if we intend to keep our bodies in good shape we need to do some  form of physical exercise regularly as well as be careful with what we eat. If we only would eat junk food … Continue reading →

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Shruti

Inflammatory bowel disease comprises of a group of inflammatory disorders including small and large intestine majorly. Two of the most important disorders in this category include: Ulcerative Colitis Crohn’s Disease Both disorders are quite similar in their symptoms and treatment; … Continue reading →

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Diet Therapy in Diabetes

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Shruti

When it comes to managing diabetes, diet plays a fairly important role in doing so. A person who is capable of managing diabetes prevents himself from most of the diabetes related complications effectively like diabetes foot, retinopathy (retina related disorders), … Continue reading →

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Alternative therapies for diabetes: There seem to be a million solutions!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Prashant Tandon

While there are a million so called “therapies” for diabetes, I would put them in my own 5 buckets. Of course, these buckets are completely unscientific, but they make sense to me. I will evaluate these in terms of my … Continue reading →

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