🚨Arthritis
More than 180 million people in India are affected by arthritis

Arthritis is a common medical condition in which the patients suffer from pain due to swelling&inflammation around joints

A thread🧵on causes,symptoms dietary &lifestyle changes to manage arthritis 👇 ▶️Introduction
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints,creating inflammation that leads to thickening of the lining of the joints.

People who have it experience swelling&pain in&around the joints& if untreated,it can end up damaging cartilage,or even the bones

Gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD)

Do u have burning sensation in ur chest(heart burn)after eating,regurgitating sour/bitter liquid to the throat/mouth?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a common digestive condition in adults

A 🧵on GERD-causes,symptoms&dietary management👇 🔸 Introduction
GERD occurs when the sphincter muscle, a muscle ring separating the stomach from the esophagus, does not close properly.

This causes stomach acid, bile, and other contents to reflux into the esophagus and irritate its lining, causing discomfort and pain.

Protein powder:A guide!
Adding protein powder to ur daily routine is often considered a quick&convenient way to bump up ur intake of this essential nutrient

Everyone doesn't need a protein powder,but if u need one,here's a🧵about what to consider while buying a protein powder👇 🔹Protein powder are supplements that can be
⏰Quick&convenient
🎯Helps meet protein targets for ur goals
🍳Aids in filling gaps, that u may find challenging to meet the protein requirement, with food alone.

Fats!
I should avoid fats,Fats will make me fat
Do u also have this misconception?

Not all fats are bad!
Healthy fats,also known as dietary fats play a vital role in our health

A 🧵thread on the importance of fat,types of fat their sources & example of good&bad fat.

Lets go👇 🔸Fats are a vital nutrient and should not be eliminated from our diet completely.

Fats are important for our body to function properly, and without them, we could not live. They supply us with energy, help in nutrient absorption Good fats are important for our overall health

Thyroid!

Did you know that an estimated 42 million people in India suffer from thyroid diseases?

Thyroid disorder is a condition that affects the function of your thyroid gland.

Here's a thread🧵 on thyroid, different types and its dietary and lifestyle management👇 🔸Introduction
This butterfly-shaped gland at the front of your neck performs various metabolic processes, produces essential thyroid hormones
• Thyroxine or T4
• Triiodothyronine or T3
• Calcitonin
Manages homeostasis, helps burn calories, and aids growth and development.

Brown Rice vs White Rice?🍚🍚

It is believed brown rice, which is unrefined, is the healthier variety as compared to white rice.

What is the truth?🤔🤔

A thread🧵on what is brown rice and is it better than white rice?

Let's go👇 🍚Brown rice is a whole grain while white rice is a refined grain. Whole grains consist of three parts — the bran, the germ, and the endosperm.

For a grain to be considered a whole grain, all three of these parts must be present

World sleep day!!

"A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book"

Compromising on sleep can affect
🔸Physical
🔸Mental
🔸Emotional health

Here’s a thread🧵 on the importance of good sleep for good health and tips for better sleep👇 🛌Repair&recovery

When you sleep, you allow your body to repair and rebuild. During this time, the body is able to clear toxins.

While you sleep, there are many important processes that happen, including:

🔹Muscle repair
🔹Protein synthesis
🔹Tissue growth
🔹Hormone release

🚨Is brown bread a healthy option?🍞🍞

It is widely marketed that brown bread is a healthier option than white bread

What is the truth about brown bread?

Here's a thread🧵on brown bread and is it a healthy option to consume?

Lets go👇 🍞Which one should you pick?
Bread ideally is made from five constituents- flour, yeast, water, oil and salt.

But pick up any commercial bread and you will be surprised by the ingredients. Have a look👇

The scorching summer heat is here🌞🌞

Temperatures are already soaring📈📈
Intense heat can lead to dehydration!
How do u stay hydrated and beat the heat?

Here are 6 summer drinks🥤🥤to cool down the body temperature

Lets go👇 Hydration is always important, but especially in hot and humid weather, as we tend to lose a lot of our body fluids through sweat

Today is World Obesity Day!!

The day tries to create awareness about obesity &how it is harmful to health.

Globally,the total number of children & adults suffering from obesity has exceeded 100 crore!

A thread🧵on what is obesity & the principles to follow to curb obesity👇 🔺Introduction
Obesity has been defined as “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health” according to the World Health Organization.

Should u drink Tea coffe right after you wake up?

No

Plain water>Tea/Coffee

Caffeine on an empty stomach can irritate the intestinal linings,&cause inflammation.

Do not have it on an empty stomach

Here are few reasons why 👇 1.When we wake up,our body is already acidic.

if you have caffeine first thing upon waking up,it makes digestive system all the more acidic

HbA1c-The blood sugar test

Managing a lifestyle disease like diabetes,
is all about keeping blood sugar levels under control.

What is HbA1c? How frequently do u monitor it?
How to keep ur blood sugar in check?

A🧵 thread on all you need to know about HbA1c 👇 🩸HbA1c refers to glycosylated hemoglobin , a vital component of red blood cells that binds with glucose.

An HbA1c test is a blood test that gives you average blood sugar or glucose levels over the past two to three months.

TYPE 2 DIABETES MYTHS DEBUNKED!!

Diabetes is a lifestyle disease in which the body cannot regulate the amount of glucose in the blood.

There are many popular myths about diabetes and its management.

Here are some myths debunked👇 🔸Myth#1:
I'm destined to have Diabetes,if I have a family history!

Fact:
There are various other factors that increase the risk other than family history Like
▪️Obesity
▪️Physical inactivity
▪️Unhealthy diet
▪️Prediabetes
▪️Gestational diabetes
▪️Stress
▪️Sleep pattern

Diabetes!
India has 101 million Diabetics &
136 Million people who are pre-diabetic!

Diabetes is a lifestyle disease that can be caused by many factors such as obesity,poor diet,stress,etc.

A thread🧵on what is diabetes&the lifestyle changes needed for diabetics?

Let's go👇 🔸What is Diabetes?
As food is digested, it is broken down into glucose (also known as sugar), which provides energy and powers our cells.

Insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas, moves the glucose from the blood to the cells.

Sugar- The Silent Addiction

Sugar is one of the most “hated on” components in the diet.

Sugar is something we know that we should limit, but why should we limit?
Is it harmful to our health?

A thread 🧵on the sources, harmful effects, &ways to limit Sugar intake

Let's go👇 🔸Firstly,it's important to differentiate between the different types of sugar, to understand whether it's healthy or unhealthy.

Pre-diabetes!!

As the name suggests,pre-diabetes is a stage just before diabetes

Your body has started showing functional changes similar to diabetes but not high enough for it to be diagnosed as Diabetes

A thread 🧵on what is pre-diabetes&simple ways to manage it

Lets go👇 🔸There is a very high prevalence of pre-diabetes in India.

The scariest being teens who are not more than 15-16years of age are struggling with this just as much as older people.

Most people stay pre-diabetic for 5-10 years before getting diagnosed.

Insulin resistance(IR)
Insulin resistance is when,ur cells stop responding properly to insulin resulting in high blood sugar levels

IR is a very common contributor to Type2 Diabetes&cardiovascular disease

A thread🧵on IR,risk factors,dietary&lifestyle changes to manage it👇 🔸What is Insulin?
Insulin is a hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreas.

The name insulin comes from the Latin ''insula'' for "island" from the cells that produce the hormone in the pancreas.

Fatty liver!!

1 in 3 Indians suffer from Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease!

Nearly 38% indians have some or the other stage of Non alcoholic fatty liver disease.

A thread🧵on what is fatty liver, it's type,risk factors,dietary&lifestyle changes to manage fatty liver

Lets go👇 🔸What is fatty liver?

As the name suggests, fatty liver is when there is
excess fat built up in the liver.

Some amount of fat
in the liver is natural and required.

But, if the fat
weight exceeds about 5% of the liver weight, it is
considered to be a fatty liver.

Probiotics & Probiotics!
Gut health is where it all begins.

Consuming probiotics and prebiotics in the right way without overdoing it is crucial for our microbiome and gut health.

Here's a 🧵thread on what is probiotics & prebiotics, their benefits and sources👇 🔸Probiotics
Probiotics are the good microbes for our digestive system. They’re live microorganisms that live in our gut.

Probiotics help maintain a balance with the natural-occurring bacteria in our digestive system.

Magnesium!!

It is an essential micronutrient that plays a key role in many body processes, including muscle,nerve,bone health

A thread 🧵on the importance of Magnesium in our diet and sources of Magnesium

Let's go👇 🔸Why is magnesium important?
Magnesium is actually incredibly important for various bodily functions.

Over 300 enzymes use this essential micronutrient for important processes like synthesizing DNA, RNA, and proteins.

"A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book"

Compromising on sleep can affect
🔸Physical
🔸Mental
🔸Emotional health

Here’s a thread🧵 on the importance of good sleep for good health and tips for better sleep👇 🛌Repair&recovery

When you sleep, you allow your body to repair and rebuild. During this time, the body is able to clear toxins.

While you sleep, there are many important processes that happen, including:

🔹Muscle repair
🔹Protein synthesis
🔹Tissue growth
🔹Hormone release