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Diet and Nutrition-preteen, Diet and Nutrition-teens, Nutrition Kids, Nutrition Pregnancy, Nutrition Toddlers, Nutrition, Nutrition-mom, Weight management
Pearl Millet (Bajra) Nutrition Facts – Everything You Need To Know
Post Views: 792 Pearl Millet or Bajra is a popular cereal in India and Africa. It is a good source of soluble and insoluble fibre, zinc, iron, magnesium, and dietary folate. Pearl millet has many health-benefiting properties due to its rich composition of minerals and proteins. As they contain high levels of both soluble and insoluble fibre, pearl millet helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Additionally, they’re a good source of zinc and magnesium, essential for healthy digestion. Finally, these grains are also a decent source of protein and dietary folate (a type of vitamin). So why not give them a try? What is Pearl Millet? The botanical name of pearl…
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The Nutritional Benefits of Finger Millet (ragi)
Post Views: 624 Finger millet, also called ragi, is an ancient cereal with many health benefits. It is gluten-free, high in fibre and low in sugar. Ragi is a good source of magnesium, potassium, and calcium. It can also help to lower blood sugar levels and improve blood flow. So if you’re looking for a healthy grain with plenty of health benefits, try finger millet! What is finger millet? Ragi, or nachni are common names for Finger millet in India. It is an important millet grown extensively in various regions of India and Africa. The scientific name of ragi is Eleusine coracana. This millet originated in Africa and has been cultivated…
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Sorghum (Jowar): Health Benefits Explained
Post Views: 569 Sorghum, or Jowar, is the world’s fifth major cereal crop in terms of production after rice, wheat, maize, and barley. It is also known as Indian millet, durra, milo, great millet, shallu, etc. Sorghum originated in Africa, where it is a major food crop and has numerous varieties, including grain sorghums, broomcorn, etc. In West Africa, it is known as Guinea corn. In India, sorghum is known by many names like jowar, cholam, or jonna. The jowar grains are used mainly for food in India, while the stover after harvest of grains is used as nutritious fodder for animals. Sorghum is used worldwide in food applications, including…
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Introducing The Small ‘Big’ Grain
Post Views: 1,030 Millets are the ancient grains of India. They are small seeded nutrient-rich cereals cultivated and consumed for centuries in Asia and Africa. Millets were a part of our staple diet until the 1960s. However, after the Green Revolution, which emphasized wheat and rice, millets were dismissed as ‘coarse grains. Millets are back in demand because of their high nutritional value, environmentally friendly crops, and food security. As millets were the first crops known to humans, they are known by different names in different parts of the country. But unfortunately, most of us are not aware of the common names of millets. Let’s familiarise ourselves with the different…
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Millets – The Superfood of Our Ancestors
Post Views: 1,484 Food history, especially in India, will be incomplete without the mention of millets. Millet is not a single grain but a group of small-seeded annual grasses belonging to the Poaceae family. There is mention of millets in the Indian Sanskrit text Yajurveda’s verses- of foxtail millet (priyangava), proso millet (aanava), and Barnyard millet (shyaamaka). This indicates that millet culture and consumption have been prevalent since the Indian Bronze Age (3300 BC to 1200 BC). Until 50 years ago, millets were the major crops grown in India. But with the onset of the Green Revolution in the 1960s, the popularity of rice and wheat grew, and millets became…
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Gastric complaints during Pregnancy – How to deal with them?
Post Views: 471 Gastric discomfort is one of the common concerns during pregnancy. Gastric problems can range from mild discomfort to painful cramps in the abdomen. These can be attributed to hormonal changes during pregnancy and diet. In addition, some women may already have gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that can deteriorate during pregnancy and may need specific attention. Why does pregnancy cause gastric discomfort? Nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, bloating, and constipation are common issues during pregnancy. Your body naturally creates more progesterone (a hormone that helps sustain pregnancy) when you are pregnant to help develop your unborn child. Unfortunately, these elevated hormone levels also relax all the muscles in your body,…
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10 MEMORY ENHANCING FOODS
Post Views: 386 Lack of concentration, absent-mindedness, being forgetful are some of the common memory problems that we encounter on a routine basis. This could be due to lack of sleep, level of physical activity, lifestyle and environmental factors, and also genetics. However, there’s no doubt that your diet also plays an important role in brain health. The diet that encourages good blood flow to the brain is considered the best menu for enhancing memory and brain function. The human brain is an energy-intensive organ, using around 20% of the total calories, so it needs good nutrition rich in good fats and vitamins to maintain concentration throughout the day. The…
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BOOST YOUR BREAST MILK WITH THE HELP OF GALACTAGOGUES
Post Views: 364 Am I producing enough milk? Is my baby getting sufficient quantity? How are some moms able to pump more? It is normal to worry about your milk supply when you start breastfeeding. You are not alone! Most mothers worry about how much milk they are making and whether their baby is getting enough to meet their growing needs. Almost all women can produce a healthy supply of breast milk for their babies. When a mother does have a low milk supply, it is more likely due to a poor latch or not breastfeeding frequently than an actual low milk supply issue. For the baby to get a…
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MINDFUL EATING DURING HOLIDAYS AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Post Views: 838 As the monsoon is on its way back, the season of festivals, celebrations and family gatherings is getting closer. The joys of festivals and family get-togethers are also filled with lots of wonderful treats and festival goodies to savour upon. It is easier to follow a healthy diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle in our day to day routine than during times of celebrations. Research shows that most adults gain a few kilograms during holidays and festivals. They may eventually lose 1-2 kilos but hold on to at least 1 kg each year. This slow and steady weight gain makes most adults overweight by middle age. So,…
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NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENT THROUGH DIFFERENT STAGES OF A WOMAN’S LIFE
Post Views: 1,706 “If you check the health of a woman, you check the health of society.” -Rebecca Milner Women constitute 50% of the society and she raises the other 50%. She is the heart and soul of a family. She plays a prime role in nourishing and maintaining the health of the family. But while taking care of her loved ones, she often neglects her own health and nutritional requirements. A woman goes through different phases in her lifespan and each…