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KNOW YOUR CARBS !
Post Views: 1,280 We have moved on from low-fat to low-carb diets. Many fad diets are doing the trends, claiming sustainable weight loss with low carb and high fat or protein diet. How much of these are healthy and sustainable? Are carbohydrates (which we know to be the primary energy-givers) BAD? First, let us find out some facts about the most talked-about ‘Carbohydrates’ Carbohydrates are of 3 types: Simple Carbohydrates Complex Starchy Carbohydrates Complex Fibrous Carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates are found in foods that contain sucrose (table sugar), fructose (fruits) and lactose (milk). All simple carbs are not bad in fact, natural simple sugars found in fruits and low-fat milk are…
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Healthy Eating During Pregnancy
Post Views: 824 Healthy eating during pregnancy is not just increasing the quantity you eat. You should also keep a tab on what you eat. Although a high number of calories are needed during your pregnancy for your baby to grow, about 300 extra calories per day, these calories should be taken from nutritious healthy food so that they boost your baby’s growth and development. Do you wonder how you manage to gain about 15-20 kgs (on average) during your pregnancy, when a newborn weighs only 1/3rd or 1/4th of that? Although this differs for every woman, this is how the weight adds up to you: 3-4 kgs – average…
