🥛FSSAI recently asked companies to stop A1 and A2 branding on milk

What is A1 and A2 milk?🤔
Are there any proven benefits of consuming A2 milk?

A thread🧵 explaining what is A1, and A2 milk

Lets go👇 🥛Milk contains two types of protein:
1️⃣Casein Protein (80%) and
2️⃣Whey Protein (20%).

Casein keeps you fuller for longer (it’s slow to digest) while whey can give you a more immediate energy boost (it’s absorbed quickly).

Pre-workout Nutrition!

Eating before u exercise- why,when& what!

While working out on a fasted state works for many,there is a bigger population that requires a small pre-workout to perform better

A guide on everything u need to know about pre-workout nutrition👇 🏋️To start, ask yourself some helpful questions around ur workout:
❓How is my energy level before a workout?
• If it’s low, try adding in a bit of carbohydrate-a fruit
• If u feel great,it’s likely that whatever u ate earlier in the day is still digesting&providing enough fuel

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.

🚨Metabolic Syndrome

1 in 3 Indians between the age of 30-39yrs suffer from metabolic syndrome, which includes
🩺obesity,
🩺 insulin resistance,
🩺hypertension,
🩺hyperlipidemia etc

A thread🧵on causes,dietary&lifestyle management of metabolic syndrome

Let's go👇 ⭕What is metabolic syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome, also known as insulin resistance syndrome or syndrome X, is a combination of several conditions that — together — increase a person's risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.

Proteins-The building blocks of ur body

Almost 80% of our Indian population don't meet their daily protein requirements🤯🤯

FMCG players like Amul are betting big on the protein supplements market

A thread🧵on the importance of proteins & various sources of proteins👇 ▶️Protein is a crucial nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining&enhancing ur overall health.

Whether you’re an athlete looking to build muscle, aiming for weight management, or simply interested in optimizing ur nutrition,protein can benefit u in some amazing ways.

Circadian Rhythm Fasting
“You are what you eat"

What if the timing of ur meal is just as imp as the quality of food?

Timing ur meals with ur body’s internal clock–known as circadian rhythm fasting

A🧵on what circadian rhythm fasting is&how u can adopt it in your daily life👇 🔸What is circadian rhythm?
Often called “sleep-wake cycle,” circadian rhythms regulate much more than alertness or sleepiness.

It refers to just about any physical, mental, or behavioral changes that repeat on a 24-hour cycle and help you adapt to your changing environment.

White sugar vs Brown sugar vs Jaggery-which one is better?

Sugar,brown sugar,jaggery different names of the same thing=SUGAR

Health conscious people switch to jaggery/brown sugar because it is "natural"

What is the truth?

A🧵on difference b/w them&which is a healthy option? 🍬Regular Sugar
Refined sugar is also made with sugarcane extracts or sugar beets, but undergoes several refining processes to produce white sugar.

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.

Inflammation!
What is the most common health issue we r dealing with today?

Diabetes?heart disease?
No!
Inflammation is the root cause of all issues. Chronic inflammation can lead to obesity,heart disease,type2 diabetes

Here's🧵on what is inflammation, causes&ways to manage👇 🔸What is inflammation?
inflammation is a natural process that helps the body heal while defending itself from harm.

Inflammation is part of the body’s inflammatory response when it increases white blood cell and immune cell production that work together to fight infection.

Salt-Types of salt&which one is healthier!

Salt is a critical mineral,composed primarily of sodium chloride. It is important for many essential body functions like nerve health&muscle function

Is there something known as healthy salt?

A 🧵on types of salt,sodium content&usage👇 🧂Salt is a fundamental ingredient in cooking that enhances flavors, balances sweetness, and can even be a preservative.

Choosing the right type of salt for a particular dish or cooking method is essential to achieve the desired taste and texture.

World Hypertension Day!
High Blood pressure(Hypertension)

1 in 4 adults in India suffers from Hypertension!

Hypertension,if untreated,can cause health conditions-heart disease&stroke

A 🧵on causes of hypertension,Dietary&lifestyle changes required to manage HTN

Let's go👇 🔸What is it?
▪️Hypertension is a high arterial BP,the force exerted/unit area on the walls of arteries

▪️The systolic blood pressure(SBP),the upper reading in a BP measurement,is the force exerted on the walls of blood vessels as heart contracts&pushes blood out of its chambers

🚨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.