A fruit available all through out the year.From Infants to aged everyone consumes Bananas!
Bananas are a healthy source of fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, various antioxidants and phytonutrients.
Here are some health benefits👇
🔸Heart health
Bananas are high in potassium, a mineral that promotes heart health& normal blood pressure.
Bananas contain antioxidant flavonoids also associated with a significant decrease in heart disease risk.
They also aid in stabilizing the body’s electrolyte balance.
🔸Excellent pre and post workout fruit
▪️Having just one banana before exercising will give you sufficient energy for the same.
Also, some research says that the benefits of bananas help to relieve post-workout soreness and cramps.
▪️Helps muscles to recover after exercise:
Banana is rich in potassium which helps to recover your muscles after a workout.
Consuming bananas after exercise may help to strengthen your muscles and it allows you to work out more.
🔸Helps to fight against anaemia
Due to the high folate content in the bananas, they are healthy for those suffering from anaemia.
Anaemia-induced fatigue and paleness may reduce by the daily consumption of bananas.
🔸Rich in Fibre
It’s no secret that the right amount of fiber in your diet is good for you.
Most of the fiber in bananas is what’s called soluble fiber. It can help keep your cholesterol and blood pressure in check,&help ease inflammation
🔸Gut health
Bananas have a soothing effect on the gut thanks to their high content of pectin,a soluble fibre which not only helps lower cholesterol but normalises bowel function.
The fibre content of bananas helps to promote feelings of fullness&appears to reduce bloating
🔸 Constipation
Bananas, when fully ripe, contain soluble fiber and thus can help treat constipation
🔸Mood booster
Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid which the body converts to the feel-good brain chemical serotonin.
This brain chemical is known to help relaxation, improve mood, lessen anxiety and generally makes you feel happier.
🔸Bananas are not suitable for everyone, for eg:
They may trigger migraine in people who are susceptible to them
Certain medication raise the potassium levels in the blood,if ur prescribed medication of this nature u should take care when eating foods rich in K, such as bananas
🔸 The vitamin, mineral, and fiber content of bananas may offer health benefits for people with diabetes, as long as an individual does not eat excessive portions.
Recommendation of banana for diabetics may differ from person to person (depending on the Blood sugar readings)
🔸Guidelines to eat banana for people with Diabetes
▪️Limit the quantity
▪️Don’t eat after your meal but in between your meals, to reduce the glucose
▪️Pair it with nuts and seeds
▪️Test your sugar to see whether it increase your sugar, accordingly adjust the portion
🔸Conclusion
Bananas are healthy, convenient, delicious, and one of the most inexpensive fresh fruits you can buy.
One must include them in everyday diet for natural solutions for problems like constipation,improving hearth health,improving Gut health
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Pistachios are versatile nuts that are packed with protein, healthy fats & fiber & also antioxidants.
Their green, purple hue is a result of the presence of anthocyanin& lutein, 2 powerful antioxidants!
Here are some benefits of Pistachios 👇
🔸 Antioxidants
The antioxidants present in pistachios are responsible for fighting off various disease states as well as the prevention of cell damage.
Pistachios, in particular, contain one of the highest amounts of antioxidants in comparison to other nuts.
🔸 Fiber
The fiber content in pistachios helps increase satiety while also slowing down the absorption of sugar when consumed with carbohydrates. This can help decrease high blood sugar over time and subsequently insulin spikes as well.
1 in 5 Indians is silently living with Constipation
Most people ignore constipation leading to the accumulation of toxins in the body!
A thread 🧵on why regular dependency on laxative is not a solution,dietary&lifestyle changes to manage constipation
Lets go👇
🔸What is constipation?
Constipation is a condition in which a person has infrequent bowel movements. A person is considered to be constipated when bowel movements result in passage of small amounts of hard,dry stool,usually fewer than 3 times a week.
🔸Causes of constipation:
Some of the causes of constipation👇
▪️low fibre diet
▪️Unhealthy gut microbiome
▪️Side-effect of medicines-antacids,iron&calcium
▪️Less/irregular sleep
▪️Inadequate water intake
▪️Sedentary lifestyle
▪️Stress
▪️Avoiding the urge, when it arises
As Diwali comes in-we tend to binge eat on a lot of fried food and sweets!
People then complain about acidity, bloating,headache and fatigue
Some tips on how to eat in a balanced way and still enjoi Diwali!
Lets go👇
✨Stay Hydrated
A lot of times we misunderstand thirst for hunger & end up eating a lot more than the body can actually manage.
Also staying hydrated will keep you looking fresh and feeling energetic!
✨Keep active
You don't have to go to gym during the festive times, but try and see that you go for a simple brisk walk
Excercise in the form of just a simple brisk walk for 30-40min & 10-15min relaxed walk post meals will also work wonders for the body during the festive season
Proteins help your body repair cells&make new ones.
A thread🧵 on why proteins are important and the various sources of proteins
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What is protein?
Proteins are chains of amino acid(AA). Each prot molecule usually comprises of a variety of AAs.The variety of AAs that a prot has to offer is what determines the superiority of the prot source
There r 3 groups of AAs
1.non-essential
2.essential
3.conditional
1.Non-essential amino acids are those that our bodies already have a supply of/we have the ability to make them on our own
2.Essential amino acids-those that we must gather from the foods we eat
3.Conditional amino acids-only essential during times of severe stress/trauma
Our digestive woes can be fixed by chewing food properly
Our body needs to be in a state of “rest & digest” when eating.
That means we need to sit down, slow down, and chew our food THOROUGHLY
Some benefits of Chewing food properly👇
▪️Benefits of chewing well:
🔸More efficient digestion
🔸Optimal absorption of nutrients
🔸Heightened Taste
🔸 Healthy Teeth
🔸It regulates how much you eat, making you less susceptible to overeat
🔸It's a natural outlet for tension
🔸Enables better food choices
▪️Not Chewing Food enough can cause:
🔸 Digestive issues like bloating, acidity, gas and constipation.
🔸 Failure to experience full satisfaction from a meal
🔸increased risk of choking
🔸Weight gain