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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34291185016867288232018-12-22T10:14:37.323-08:00priya's diet cornerHealthy Eating - A Dietitian's PerspectiveManickavel Arumugamhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-88830049212326256952018-02-19T22:37:00.000-08:002018-02-19T22:37:30.262-08:00Why Should You Love Cruciferous Vegetables?

Are you eating the recommended quantity of veggies you need every day?

The present-day mantra for a healthier life is to include equal amount of vegetables and fruits as much as cereals.

Different vegetables are rich in different nutrients. Some provide you with plenty of calories, while others nourish you with vitamins, minerals and fibre.

Include a generous amount of green leafy vegetables, legumes, gourd varieties and cruciferous vegetables in your diet and stay away from starchy vegetables as much as you can to enjoy a hale and healthy life.

What are Cruciferous Vegetables?
Cruciferous vegetables belong to the family of mustard plant and are noted for being awfully good. "Cruciferous vegetables" are named for the four equal-sized petals in its flowers that has a shape as cross-like or crucifix shape.

Among the Cruciferous vegetables, cabbage, radish, turnips, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, and brussels sprouts top the list.

Health benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables
Cruciferous vegetables contain phytochemicals and other nutrients that may shield you from certain cancer-causing substances.

They are excellent sources of several carotenoids like beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamins C, E, and K and minerals. They are also a good source of fiber.

In addition, cruciferous vegetables contain a group of sulphur containing phytochemical substances known as glucosinolates. These sulphurs containing chemicals are responsible for the pungent aroma and bitter flavour of cruciferous vegetables.

Scientists have linked these vegetables to lower the risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer. This anticancer property has been attributed to alterations in the metabolism of carcinogens by the simpler products of glucosinolates, which are a group of rare constituents present only in cruciferous vegetables.

During food preparation, the glucosinolates in cruciferous vegetables are broken down to form biologically active compounds such as indoles, thiocyanates, and sulforaphane. Active compounds in cruciferous vegetables are supposed to inhibit carcinogenesis by detoxifying our cells, blocking the carcinogens from attaching to our DNA and by instigating cell death.

Some people, who have a genetic background of cancer, can dodge from it by consuming cruciferous vegetables. Thus, in addition to detoxification, these phytochemicals exercise versatile and long-lasting antioxidant protection.

Conclusion
Overall, cruciferous vegetables are among the most promising chemo preventive dietary constituents.

Hence cultivate the habit of adding few cruciferous vegetables to your diet along with fruits, whole grains, and lean protein sources like fish, meat, eggs, nuts, and bean for optimal health and wellness.

email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-78071215848253481112017-01-12T09:31:00.000-08:002017-01-12T09:31:42.129-08:00Gastric cancer is preventable?

Gastric cancer is the most common form of cancer in incidence and second leading cause for mortality among cancer throughout the world. Being vigilant about the risk factors can help you lower the risk of gastric cancer.

The causes of gastric cancer includes:

Genetic factors: The likelihood to contract gastric cancer is about 2-3 times higher in first-degree relatives of patients with the disease.

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Overweight: Being overweight increases the risk of gastric cancer. Thus, maintaining a healthy weight is much essential to keep away from any disease.

Impact of Age: Usually elderly people are immune exhausted. The ability of their body to resist any infection is very less. As a result they are easily vulnerable to carcinogens and succumb to cancer.

Faulty food habits: Research has proven that the risk of gastric cancer could be reduced by

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Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables in the diet. Raw vegetables and fruits exert a protective effect by reducing the area of exposure of carcinogens to gastric cells.

Foods rich in Vitamin A, E and C reduce the risk of gastric cancer. Vitamin A,E, and C have a protective effect on gastric mucosa by helping in the rapid healing of ulcer lesions

A mediterranean diet includes plenty of fruit, vegetables, cereals, legumes, nuts and seeds, fish and seafood, and small doses of red wine. Olive oil is the main source of fat. Lower consumption of milk and milk products are recommended. Adhering to Mediterranean diet has a positive effect on health. Mediterranean countries like France and Greece, Italy, Spain have relatively low incidence of gastric cancer.

Studies have indicated that drinking green tea lessens risk of cancer; Green tea is rich in phytochemical catechin. Catechin has an inhibitory effect on the multiplication of cancer cells and apoptosis of the cells.

Consuming large amount of dried, smoked, salted or pickled foods leads to the development of stomach cancer.

High consumption of meat, refined flour, pasta, bread and buns might influence the risk of cancer.

Consuming improperly preserved foods, lack of refrigeration also hikes cancer incidence.

Food additives are added to increase shelf life of processed foods, antibiotics or hormones given to farm animals that are reared for meat, pesticides and herbicide in plants, bisphenols that are present in packaging materials are most dangerous carcinogens.

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Being physically active: Risk of cancer can be avoided by being physically active. Moderate to intense physical activity according ones physical condition is recommended for 30 – 40 minutes. Sedentary behaviors like sitting for long hours, watching TV and engaging in any screened based activity should be curtailed.

Alcohol drinking and cigarette smoking may contribute to the transformation of the gastric tissue into tumor. Drinking alcohol on an empty stomach leads to the damage of the gastric mucosa and the development of cancer cells.

Pernicious anemia: People with persistent pernicious anemia develop gastric cancer over time.

Helicobacter pylori infection: H. pylori enter our body through contaminated food and water and harbors in the mucosa of the stomach. Once H.pylori survives, causes chronic gastritis and ulcer. People with chronic gastric ulcers should be tested for H. pylori, and, if they are infected, should be treated with antibiotics to reduce the incidence of gastric cancer

"Although the mechanism of cancer remains unclear, it seems that infection with H pylori is the major driving force in the process"- Correa
Prevention is better than cure. Cancer incidence is expected to escalate in future due to urbanization and nutrition transition. Nutritional factors play a crucial role in causing cancer. People with risk factors like heredity, faulty food habits , overweight, sedentary behavior, drinking liquors, smoking , chronic ulcers should be identified and encourage to follow healthy life style. Thus battle against cancer can be won only by sticking to a healthy diet, maintaining optimal weight, promoting physical activity, limiting the intake of alcohol and refraining from tobacco.

firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-34423579036068711422017-01-10T09:15:00.000-08:002017-01-10T09:18:29.353-08:00New Year's resolution to stay fit

The New Year, The new you…

New year's day is one of the most awaited and celebrated occasion throughout the world. We usually celebrate this occasion with our treasured ones and as mass social functions.

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New Year is a time for new resolutions. But, before making new-year resolutions, one should ponder about the past year resolutions made. How best we implemented those resolutions and how long we were able to pursue them? Let this New Year resolutions be in such a way that when we look at those on new year's eve, we should be contented that we have persuaded them or achieved them.

To make this year the best yet...
We have to choose resolutions that are realistic, that adds positivity to our life and one that is easy to accomplish. Here is a list of resolutions that will add rainbow to our life both mentally and physically.

Eat Healthy

Stay Fit

Lead a positive and focused life.

Though these resolutions are simple, they can make a big difference in your life.

Eat healthy

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Follow a diet plan that is balanced and the one that suits your health condition. "One size fits all" is an old adage. Hence your eating pattern should be customized based on your height, weight, food preferences, aversions, the type of profession and socio economic status you fit in to. The powerful mantras for a healthy lifestyle is to include more whole grain cereals, pulses and millets, add plenty of seasonal vegetables and fruits, drink in moderation.

Stay Fit

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Everyone must keep us fit. Regular exercising twice a day at least for 30 minutes makes our body trim and fit. In a situation where everyday a new disease has been diagnosed it is crucial to keep us fit to defend us from deadly diseases. Exercising burns extra calories from our body, makes our muscles relaxed, flexible and supplies abundant fresh oxygen to our brain. Exercise can be in the form of walking, jogging, running, swimming and yoga that we enjoy and cherish.

Stay positive

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Mental health and physical health needs to go hand in hand for a successful person. Good sleep is important for a sound mind. Growth hormones are secreted only when we sleep. These hormones are much essential for repairing damaged cells and removing toxins from our body. Sleep deprivation leads to difficulty in making decisions, solving problems, controlling emotions and behavior. Spending quality time with family and friends lightens and relaxes us. Keeping pets, gardening, reading books, and listening to soothing music also makes one physically, mentally and emotionally stay balanced. Thus by sticking to this simple, and valuable resolutions one can remain healthy and positive throughout life.

"A journey of thousand miles begins with single step". It is necessary at this juncture to remember the above quote of Lao Tzu to kick start your new year's resolution.

Manickavel Arumugamhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-60692723644301151422017-01-02T08:27:00.000-08:002017-01-02T08:27:07.728-08:00Fructose in Fruits is a Villain: Myth and fact

In the medieval times, fructose was much restricted as a source of sugar to man and it was from unprocessed foods like fruits, honey, dates, and molasses. Fructose content of vegetables, meat and milk were also too meager and thus our forefathers had very slim chances of ingesting fructose, until sugar was manufactured in Industries.

Source: Euridice Martinez Steele et al. BMJ Open 2016.

Fresh fruit contains plenty of fibre, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and water that are not present in the natural sugar we consume today. It has been cited by scientists that consuming plenty of fruits is associated with lower body weight and a lower risk of obesity-associated diseases. Phytochemicals present in fruits provide immunity against various disease and helps in treating age related, degenerative diseases. Each phytochemical has a distinct disease shielding property and aids in keeping disease away.

Fibre in fruit helps in the slow release of fructose in the blood there by preventing rapid spike of blood sugar leading to hyperglycemia. Fruits give a feeling of fullness and limits overeating by provide satiety value. Insoluble fibres are beneficial by producing friendly microbiomes and helps in managing a healthy gut. The water in the fruit is pure and enriched with vitamins and minerals which are indispensable for growth, repair and maintenance of tissues. Unlike processed foods, fruits pass down the digestive system slow and steady and aids in sustained normoglycemia.

Natural sugar contains only empty calories. Eating too much sugar leads to obesity related diseases. Fructose in processed foods like sugary, carbonated drinks, biscuits, pastries and sweets comes from HFCS or sugar. Soft drink consumption has increased dramatically in the past few years.

In 2014, about 39% adults, aged 18 years and older were overweight. Worldwide prevalence of obesity doubled between 1980 and 2014, with 11% of men and 15% of women being classified as obese. About 42 million children aged under 5 years were overweight or obese in 2015, an increase of about 11 million during the past 15 years (WHO report, 2015).

Frequent consumption of high fructose containing foods leads to hyperglycemia. Repeated hyperglycemia leads to insulin resistance and triggers diabetes. Fructose is metabolized only in liver. One of the end products of fructose metabolism is triglyceride, a type of lipid. Excessive accumulation of triglyceride leads to hyperlipedemia, non alcoholic fatty liver disease, cancers, and hypertension.

Thus it is necessary to create awareness to the society to limit the intake of processed foods containing sugar. This awareness can be carried out through educational campaign at institutional level, community level, food service outlets, and through individual brain storming. By reading labels in the food packets about sugar content, one can reduce the consumption of high calorie dense foods. Nutrition education can be focused to choose a healthy food that is balanced in all the essential nutrients, to eat more whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low fat milk, to eat less refined foods, salty foods and oily foods.

Manickavel Arumugamhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-60287734870559812132016-08-08T07:14:00.000-07:002016-08-08T07:20:06.500-07:00Live foods that make us vibrant, vivid and energetic

Throwing light on live foods ...

The more we take in solar electrons as a result of our dietary intake of live foods, the better we are able to absorb electrons from the sun and solar system - Gabriel Counsens
The term "live food" may refer to fresh fruits and vegetables, sprouted nuts and grains. Sometimes whole, unpasteurized, organic milk products are also accepted as live foods. To be truthful, live food literally breathes.

Raw, vegan foods are packed with plentitude of oxygen in their cellular structure. This oxygen is derived through naturally occurring photosynthesis. Cooking of these healthy vegan food expels all oxygen content and our food is in an exhausted form.

Dr. Edward Howell, author of "Enzyme Nutrition", reports that when a food is heated to 118 degrees for 1/2 hour all of its enzymes are destroyed. Oxygen within the live raw foods escalate the ability of the nutrients to be better absorbed, assimilated and utilised by our body. Research studies have concluded that the increased hemoglobin levels of anaemic patients increased to significant levels after consuming oxygen-rich foods.

The naturally occurring nutrients, phytochemicals and pure, filtered water found in living foods make us vibrant, vivid and energetic and can never be sufficiently replaced by cooked and processed foods. Also they protect our body by providing immunity and by removing the toxins that had accumulated in course of time.

Fresh fruits and vegetables are the main source of live foods to your diet. Kick off your day with simple breakfast of fresh fruit which is much more vitalising than a huge load of cereals, heavy oily bacons and eggs. A person who does not eat live foods is likely to suffer from lassitude, excessive weight, heartburn, bloating and intestinal distress.

List of fresh raw foods for your awareness

Greens like coriander, mint, curry cabbage, celery, wheat grass, lemon grass

Vegetables like carrot, beet root, tomato, cucumber, ladies finger, broccoli, bell pepper, cauliflower, yellow pumpkin

Sprouted foods afford the most concentrated natural source of vitamins, minerals, and aniniacids

All fresh fruits that are available during season

Nuts and oil seeds

Most people after eating a cooked food meal feel their energy drop, even to the point of needing a nap whereas after eating a live food meal one will feel satisfied and energized.

Be cautious! Some vegetables should always be cooked. As your digestive system gets adjusted, certain raw vegetables can become a part of your daily diet.

Stay energetic! Stay Perky!

Manickavel Arumugamhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-27249189874122232882016-07-19T04:14:00.000-07:002016-07-19T04:14:22.952-07:006 Vital Nutrients for Women and Their Sources

Nutrition plays a vital role throughout a women's life cycle for appropriate development. Adequate nutrition promotes proper growth of a woman from conception through infancy to adulthood.

As women undergo complex changes over the years, their bodies need an array of nutrients. Eating a balanced diet may provide her all the essential nutrients but due to her hormonal changes certain nutrients may be needed at higher levels at different stages of her life.

Let's know about the 6 vital nutrients a woman needs and their sources ...

Complex carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates are crucial in a healthy diet plan. They provide energy for your brain, muscles and every cell in your body. They also contribute fibre, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Whole grains, fruits, vegetables and beans are excellent sources of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates in these foods promote steady digestion and absorption there by giving a feeling of satiety.

Dietary Fibre
Dietary fibre has multitude of benefits. It aids in weight management, reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Soluble fibre is important for lowering cholesterol and may help keep blood sugar levels steady. Insoluble fibre can be fermented by gut bacteria, producing substances that appear to be great for gut health. Providing 'food' for gut bacteria can also help increase the number of healthy bacteria in the gut and thereby improving body's immunity.

Calcium
Calcium is pivotal for healthy bones. By taking enough sources of calcium when young, can prevent the debilitating disease osteoporosis when you are old. Risk of this brittle bone disease becomes higher when your bones are deficient in calcium. Dairy products are highlighted as the best source of calcium but other sources include small boned fish (sardines, anchovies), green leafy vegetables, soya milk, tofu, nuts and oil seeds.

Folic acid
Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is indispensable during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida in babies. Thus health experts recommends to take folic acid while planning for a baby and during pregnancy. Folate is also good for the immune system, energy production, preventing anaemia and may also help to protect against heart disease and stroke. Cereals, citrus fruits, lentils, some greens are prime source of folic acid.

Iron
Iron is the principal nutrient needed throughout the life. Iron is essential for the synthesis of haemoglobin, which carries oxygen from lungs and supplies all over the body. The mineral is also part of many enzymes and is integral to the immune system. Women need more iron to make up for their menstrual loss. During mensus, 1 ml of iron is lost every day. Symptoms of iron deficiency anaemia include feeling weak, tired, breathless, unable to focus and more susceptible to infection. Good sources of iron include non-vegetarian foods like chicken, meat, egg yolk, greens, legumes, dried fruits and nuts.

Omega three fatty acids
Omega three fatty acids are vital for the development of a baby's brain, which makes them a key nutrient for pregnant women. Better intake of omega-3 during pregnancy may help to ensure the baby develops a healthy brain and nervous system and possibly reduce the risk of having a premature baby. Omega3 fats reduces LDL cholesterol levels and makes heart healthy, curbs arthritis and depression. Oily fishes, walnuts, avocado, flax seeds are incredibly rich in omega3 fatty acids.

Manickavel Arumugamhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-21659761356975515312016-06-24T09:56:00.000-07:002016-06-24T09:56:42.318-07:00GM mustard, a matter of concern

Mustard is one of the chief condiments in Indian kitchens. It's also used as cooking oil, oil cake, and mustard greens are one of the commonly eaten vegetables. The consumption of GM mustard will have a devastating impact on our health if commercial cultivation of the GM crop in India gets the Central Government's approval.

Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 is a genetically modified (GM) variety of mustard, cultivated by the Delhi University. Abbreviated as DMH-11, it involves the combination of genes taken from the tobacco plant and various bacteria.

GM mustard was engineered to boost the production of mustard to meet the ever-growing demand for edible oil in the country. The plant is manipulated to be resistant to a highly-poisonous glufosinate, a broad-spectrum herbicide and to fight droughts, salinity and natural disasters, with low input.

The manufacturing company claims that the gene modification will increase mustard productivity by 20-25 per cent and bring down the price of mustard oil in the country.

The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee has deferred granting commercial approval to a genetically-modified mustard. As per ICAR, a new variety of seed is permitted for commercialization only if it is at least 10% more productive than an existing variety. If this is not satisfied in any stage of the trial, the seed is not considered again. As per this, the Coalition say that the GM mustard trials should have ended in 2006-07, as it did not pass this rule.

Genetic engineering enables scientists to create plants, animals and micro-organisms by manipulating genes in a way that does not occur naturally.

These genetically modified organisms (GMOs) can spread through nature and interbreed with natural organisms, thereby contaminating non 'GE' environments and future generations in an unforeseeable and uncontrollable way.

The polluting genes which contaminate biodiversity can't be exterminated and weeded out from the ecosystem food products can also be contaminated directly genetically, or mixed with GM food. Already India has been gripping with various non communicable epidemics GM mustard might lead to congenital birth disorders, reproductive disorders, endocrine disruption, nervous disorder, Parkinson's disease etc.

Exploitation of farmers as GM seeds can't be stored or re-used, and need to be purchased from the manufacturer every year and the infertility of GM seeds have also been major issues.

Thus the high risk caused by herbicide resistant crops makes Indian farmers and NGOs to resist to GM crops.

email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-2619927144107746852016-06-22T10:11:00.000-07:002016-06-22T10:11:12.546-07:00The two sides of Paleo diet

Other names: Caveman's diet, Stone Age diet

The concept of the Paleolithic Diet is to get back to ancient times. This dietary approach focuses on foods like meat, fish, plenty of fruit and vegetables as well as nuts and insists to forego all the processed foods, dairy products, cereal grains, legumes, starchy vegetables, and foods that are very high in salt content.

Now have a look at the paleo diet ...

The present-day paleo diet trend is believed to bring positive health for both individuals and society as a whole. People who go paleo currently are those who are sick, for whom modern drugs have failed and those who are seeking performance. Since paleo diet excludes processed foods that constitutes only empty calories, there is no doubt that this diet has a high nutrient density and sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals.

These foods digest slowly, keeping blood sugar levels stable throughout the day. Stable blood sugar eliminates the energy and mood swings that can result from a diet high in processed carbs and refined sugar.

Researches have pointed out that paleo diet resulted in notable weight loss over a short period of time. The weight loss is linked with the reduction of carbohydrates and the increase in protein.

The Paleo diet depends profoundly on whole meats, vegetables and fruits which lessens the body's glycemic load, has a healthy ratio of saturated-to-unsaturated fatty acids, increases vitamin and nutrient consumption, and contains an optimal balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates.

It's easy to adhere to. Doesn't involve counting or measuring.

Have another look at the paleo diet
According to thepaleodiet.com, "the Paleo Easy Diet, the world's healthiest diet, is based upon the fundamental concept that the optimal diet is the one to which we are genetically adapted."

The dispute that arise about the paleo diet is that paleo type of eating pattern was followed before 2.5 million years ago and our ancient hominids were hunters and gatherers those days. Our genome has changed since the Paleolithic period, meaning our bodies are not adapted to the diet of that time and there exist some key differences in our genomes from those of a Paleolithic hominid.

Just as our genome has evolved since Paleolithic times, plant and animal genomes have also radically changed, largely due to human influence. So, when we eat according to the Paleo Diet, we follow only the modern-Paleo Diet, not the Paleo-Paleo Diet.

Experts add that many people do not balance between meat and plant intake. Consuming excess protein and not enough carbs can cause kidney damage and also increase your risk of osteoporosis. Moreover, most of today's meats are higher in saturated fat than those of yesteryear, it can increase the risk of heart disease.

Avoiding refined sugars and overly processed meats is good for health. But skipping out legumes, dairy, and multi-grain cereals, which are prohibited in the paleo diet for a prolonged time could lead to deficiencies of key nutrients including iodine, sodium, and calcium, as well as "significant reductions" in thiamine, riboflavin, vitamins A, C, and E, beta-carotene, folic acid and iron.

Adopting our ancestral lifestyle can be challenging on an individual level, but the movement itself also faces obstacles culturally. Cereal play an important role in many traditional religions. For example, in Christianity, The Lord's Prayer clearly says, "Give us this day our daily bread." In Hinduism, rice holds great spiritual and ritual significance.

Emphasis on Physical Activity: Increased physical activity is an integral part of the Paleolithic Plan as calories from meat are to be burnt. Surviving in the Stone Age meant a constant on-the-go lifestyle that probably required very high calories a day.

Paleo dieters often find it difficult to dine out or grab meals on the go. Fast food is often out of the question, as are most nonperishable options, excluding nuts. Paleo is expensive too.

Bottom line
All these views are not intended to emphasize any kind of particular diet. Be it a Paleo diet, Akins diet, Nordic diet, must be suggested by an expert. Dietary approaches should be individualized based on ones metabolic profile. If you really want to be Paleo for a long time, then instill some modern technologies into it.

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firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-6694525239023727202016-06-11T03:50:00.000-07:002016-06-11T03:50:15.363-07:00The Best Formula for Anti-Aging

Even Gerontologists are obscure about the causative reasons behind ageing. Scientists postulate that aging might be due to some predetermined cell programming, genetics, oxidative stress, mental stress, the food we eat, lifestyle and so on …

Free radical theory of aging suggests that free radicals formed endogenously as by-products of normal metabolic process are the reason behind aging. Thus chronic free radical activity contributes to decline in the function of cells leading to aging process.

Vegetables, fruits, spices are well known to be important sources of antioxidant vitamins, and minerals, along with carotenoids, polyphenols, and other phytochemicals.

Adipose tissue once thought as an energy storage organ plays a crucial part in longevity and development of age-related diseases Excess or dysfunctional fat tissue stimulates the incidence of degenerative diseases while interventions that delay or limit fat tissue are associated with boosting the longevity.

Include higher percent of unsaturated fats than saturated fats. A sufficient intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega3 and omega6 fatty acids) is importantas they play a critical role. Omega3 fatty acids can be found in fatty fish, such as salmon, tuna, anchovies, and sardines, and nuts.Food sources of omega6 fatty acids include vegetable oils, such as soybean, safflower, and corn oil, nuts and seeds.

Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are a group of irreversible compounds formed during a nonenzymatic browning reaction between reducing sugars and free amino groups of proteins, lipids, or nucleic acids.

AGEs are formed exogenously from foods processed at high temperatures, as well as from tobacco smoking. Whether on the grill, in a skillet, or in the oven, browning or charring foods is an indication that AGEs are present. Cooking foods in high temperature , dry heat methods also enhances AGEs formation.

Calorie restriction especially consuming plant foods improves longevity. Even though we consume the most nutritious food, the digestive process causes some degree of oxidative stress on the body. Simple foods are easier to digest than complex foods.

The simplest foods are plant-based. The higher you eat up the food chain the more difficult it is for the body to digest.

Above all, healthy lifestyle like refraining from smoking and drinking, exercising regularly, inhaling fresh air, exposure to sunshine, drinking pure water, positive thinking and learning to tackle stress also improves your longevity.

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email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-51548305043457761432016-05-04T09:58:00.000-07:002016-05-04T09:58:15.610-07:00The culprit in refined wheat flour

Refined wheat flour otherwise known as maida, multipurpose flour and all-purpose flour has a peerless place in our Indian cuisine for preparing traditional sweets, pooris, chappathis and bread varieties. Refined wheat flour is the core component for bakery products, pastries and fast foods.

It is made from wheat flour after removing the fiber rich bran. Not only the bran and germ has been eliminated away from this bleached white flour, also its being bleached with chloride oxide that produces alloxan as a by-product. In research, giving alloxan to an animal is similar to injecting that animal with a deadly virus, as both alloxan and the virus are being used specifically to trigger illness.

Alloxan is widely used to induce experimental diabetes in animals. The mechanism of their action in beta cells of the pancreas has been intensively probed and apprehended. Alloxan and the product of its reduction, dialuric acid, form highly reactive hydroxyl radicals with a simultaneous massive increase in rapid destruction of beta cells. Alloxan is also, toxic to the liver and the kidneys in high doses.

The incidence of diabetes mellites is increasing worldwide and India has been hailed as the diabetes capital of the world. May be our dietary habit of using maida in many of our cuisines and frequently feasting on parotta and kurma may be responsible for this. Ingesting food containing alloxans is like consuming a food containing a lethal germ.

The association between alloxan and diabetes is as clear and solid as the association between cholesterol and heart disease. If you want to be away from the culprit alloxan, a known toxic chemical, then make modest dietary changes by consuming products made out of whole¬grain wheat flour.

Unaware of the consequences of refined flour if you have been consuming maida products and you have a family history of diabetes, still you have time to protect you. Studies show that you can reverse the effects of alloxan by supplementing your diet with vitamin E.

Research has proved that Vitamin E effectively protected lab rats from the harmful effects of administered alloxan. Vitamin E is definitely worth adding to your daily regimen of nutritional supplements, especially if you have a history of eating foods made with refined white flour and are at high risk for diabetes. Even if you are already diabetic, some simple changes to your diet can help.

Thus at this instant, it is essential to be conscious about the harmful effects of alloxan in refined flour and to protect us from the grappling epidemic of diabetes.

Parottas loaded with danger, say docs

The bleaching agents present in maida are used to produce diabetes in rodents and animals when tested in the laboratories. The colour of maida flour may look fair and fine when compared to wheat flour, but the process involved in its preparation shows how dangerous it is for vital organs such as heart and pancreas
- Excerpts from THE HINDU, August 2013

Is Alloxan being mixed in maida? Find out, says Madras HC

According to petitioner, maida flour was prepared from wheat by removing the roughage or dietary fiber starches and bleached using "benzoic peroxide or chlorine oxide". In addition to bleaching, it was softened by mixing a chemical called Alloxan making the maida flour to have many chemical components that cause many health problem in human beings ranging from constipation to all higher disease especially diabetes and obesity.
- Excerpts from DECCAN CHRONICLE, May, 2016.

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email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-77736339028824356982016-02-05T10:29:00.001-08:002016-02-05T10:29:25.815-08:00The bitter fact about sugar

Faulty food habits and inadequate physical activity are one of the risk factors for noncommunicable diseases. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are not passed from one person to person and once a person develop this, they progress slowly, can be treated and complications can be delayed, but cannot be cured.

Overconsumption of calories, and an imbalance between calories consumed and expended leads to obesity, overweight and finally diabetes. There is an alarming increase in the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages in the last few decades and an escalating anxiety is expressed by health experts.

Higher consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages – increases overall energy intake and may cut down the intake of foods that are nutritionally adequate in calories, leading to an unhealthy diet, weight gain and increased risk of NCDs.

Research studies suggest an association between reduction of free sugars intake and reduced body weight. Increased intake of free sugars was associated with a comparable increase in body weight.

WHO recommends a reduced intake of free sugars throughout the life course (strong recommendation)

In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation)

WHO suggests a further reduction of the intake of free sugars to below 5% of total energy intake (conditional recommendation)

The word "sugars" includes intrinsic sugars, which are naturally present in fruit and vegetables and milk and free sugars, are purposely added to foods and beverages to enhance taste. Since fruits and veggies contains phytochemicals and milk has microbiomes, they do not produce any adverse effect.

For the average adult, consuming a 2000 calorie per day, diet reducing their sugar intake to 5% would mean that not more than 100 calories per day should come from free sugars. Since sugar provide 4 calories of energy per gram this can be converted to approximately 25 grams of sugar, which is about 5teaspoons. One 350 ml of sweetened carbonated beverage provides roughly 150 calories of sugar, which is equal to 37.5 gms of sugar which is roughly 8 teaspoons.

Saturated and trans fat have been regarded as villain in our food but have we ever thought of the menace created by free sugar? It has been suggested in 'Journal Lancet 2016' that reduction in free sugars added to sugar-sweetened beverages without the use of artificial sweeteners is necessary to reduce the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. The plan should be implemented immediately, and could be used in combination with other approaches, such as taxation policies, to produce a more powerful effect.

Tips to cutdown your sugar

Substitute sweetened drinks with sparkling plain water.

When you add sugar to your hot drinks, reduce to the extent you can. You will get used to it in course of time.

While buying products in stores, read the labels, compare with labels and choose the one that contains less sugar.

Bottomline
Sugar is addictive and hazardous to health. So shift your focus on cutting down free sugars. Be mindful!

Priyahttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-30548724055464563972015-12-24T02:33:00.000-08:002015-12-24T02:33:24.594-08:00Are you deficient in Calcium? Being female puts you at risk

Minerals and Vitamins accomplish a key role in the growth and maintenance of the body though they do not have any calorie values. Minerals are inorganic substances that form an integral part of body's composition. They encompass about 4% of the total body weight.

7 Major Minerals
In the context of nutrition, minerals are branded as major and trace. Major minerals, otherwise known as macro minerals, exist above 5 grams while trace minerals or micro minerals are present in less than 5 grams in our body. The seven major minerals are:

Calcium

Sodium

Potassium

Phosphorous

Magnesium

Sulphur and

Chlorine.

Are you deficient in Calcium? Now, let us have some familiarity about the mineral calcium and its significance to our body.

Role of calcium in our body

An adult of 150 pounds holds almost 3 pounds of calcium. Bones and teeth contain about 99% while the remaining 1% circulates in the blood fluids. Calcium, along with Phosphorous, forms the hard substance of bones and teeth. Ample calcium and phosphorous alone will not guarantee strong bones and teeth; Vitamin D is also necessary for calcium absorption.

Calcium is essential for the normal functioning of skeletal, muscular, nervous and vascular system. It assists in the production of acetylcholine, a neuro transmitter that improves transmission of nerve impulse.

Calcium acts as a catalyst in instigating and controlling muscular contraction and relaxation. It is essential for blood clotting process. It also activates certain enzymes for digestion process and absorption of vitamin B12.

Recommended dietary intake
Recommended intake of 1000 mg is vital for adults aged 19 – 50 years while an amount of 1200 mg is necessary for adults aged above 50. Calcium is available in both animal and plant sources, but calcium from animal source is more easily absorbed.

Animal Sources of Calcium:
Milk and milk products like skim milk, cheese, plain yoghurt, ice-cream are the paramount sources of calcium followed by sardines and salmons. In milk, since calcium is combined with lactose, it is readily absorbed. Consuming a fatty diet escalates absorption of calcium as fat delays gastric emptying and the time exposure of food to enzymes is lengthened.

Plant Sources of Calcium:
Best plant sources are tofu, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, legumes, sesame seeds, fennel and cinnamon. Tofu's rich calcium content is attributed to the addition of calcium during the production process to help in the precipitation of the soy milk to solid form. Absorption of calcium from plant source is less due to interfering factors like phytates, oxalic acid which are almost found in all the foods.

Ovovegetarians and vegans should consume calcium fortified products such as cereals, non-dairy milks, juices, milk powder.

Deficiency Diseases

Rheumatoid arthritis:
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder of unknown aetiology in which calcium and vitamin D plays an important role in bone metabolism. Calcium and vitamin D has been shown to suppress the development of autoimmunity. Long-term use of calcium and vitamin D appears to confer a reduction that may be substantial in the risk of hip fracture among postmenopausal women.

Osteoporosis:
Due to reduction in the bone density in the fourth and fifth decades of life, people develop osteoporosis, a silent disease. Studies suggest that approximately one in two women and up to one in four men aged 50 and older will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Even simple actions like sneezing, minor fall can cause fractures.

Picture source: Osteoroposis Canada

Being female puts you at risk

Women are more likely to get osteoporosis than men. There are manifold reasons for this increased likelihood and the most critical is:

Estrogen, a hormone in women that protects bones, decreases sharply when women reach menopause, which can cause bone loss. The greater your bone density, when you begin with menopause, the lower your chance of developing osteoporosis.

Healthy older postmenopausal women can significantly reduce bone loss by increasing their calcium intake to 800 mg per B day. Supplementation with calcium citrate and orotate are more effective than supplementation with calcium carbonate.

Osteomalacia
Osteomalacia means soft bones, causes severe bone pain and muscle weakness. Our body needs enough calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D for bone mineralisation to take place. If the body doesn't have enough of any one of these, people are at risk of osteomalacia.

It is important to plan your diet and your grocery shopping so that you will stay as healthy and strong as possible. Calcium is not the only important nutrient, a well-balanced diet, made up of all the food groups is the secret to health.

email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-28766559202252144932015-12-10T03:30:00.000-08:002018-12-13T21:26:59.412-08:00Benefits of Mushrooms in our daily diet

What are the benefits of mushrooms in our daily diet?

Are there any health benefits of consuming mushrooms as part of our diet?

Is it true that mushrooms are loaded with essential nutrients?

Let us find out ...

Mushroom immunoceuticals are a blossoming boon to individuals with diminished immunity, tormented with cancer, or merely descending into ill health with the passing of time.

Mushrooms = Medicine?
Mushrooms are widely referred to as "medicinal foods" due to their fascinating ability of immune support. They are extremely resilient, kill viruses, bacteria, and even yeast. Some mushrooms destroy cancer cells, facilitate nerve regeneration and even survive radioactivity. The strongest first generation antibiotics like penicillin, streptomycin, and tetracycline are from fungal extracts.

The world-renowned mycologist Paul Stamets in his "The Most Powerful Medicine in Nature" about fungi states that out of million species of fungi, we have labelled only ten percent in which we have recognised the immune properties for only half a dozen of them. Many of the mushrooms valued for strong medicinal properties grow on trees, capturing the nutrients that the tree had stored for hundreds of years and turning it into a little medicinal powerhouse.

Each mushroom species has a unique anti-infective and immunomodulating agents that include polysaccharides, glycoproteins, ergosterols and triterpenoids. The orally-bioactive glucans, fructoglucans and proteoglycans isolated from these phytonutrients are currently the most promising class of immunoceuticals.

They are capable of simultaneously augmenting the activity of white cells in providing host immunity. Glucan and proteoglycan mushroom immunoceuticals offer hope for cancer patients. As dietary supplements, they are safe, clinically proven, and exhibit near-perfect benefit-risk profiles.

Common Varieties of Mushrooms
Eat only organically grown mushrooms as its property to become a medicine or a poison depends on the place it grows. Some of the common varieties sold in super markets are

Shiitake (Lentinula edodes),

Caterpillar or (Cordyceps),

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus),

Button mush rooms (Agaricus spp).

How to preserve Mushrooms?
Refrigerate fresh mushrooms in a paper bag or their original container. They remain fresh when neither too dry, nor too damp. Before cooking, clean the soil with a soft brush or damp paper towel. Mushrooms absorb water easily, so do not soak in water for cleaning. Reject any portion of the stem holding a lot of soil.

An inclination towards combination of immunopotentiating agents with cancer regimens of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy is now cutting-edge in Japan and China where mushroom preparations have been an anticancer resource for centuries.

Let's include more mushrooms in our daily diet to defend us!

Manickavel Arumugamhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-61819862529476190452015-11-13T23:22:00.001-08:002015-11-13T23:22:36.141-08:00Artificial ripening is a threat to health?

Ripening is a process that renders fruits to become edible, sweeter and softer. During ripening, fruit goes through various chemical changes, like the conversion of complex starch and acid to simple sugars, increase in fiber content and the replacement of green chlorophyll with yellow or orange or red pigment.

In this article, we will understand what is artificial ripening, the various ripening agents and whether artificial ripening is a threat to health.

Why artificial ripening?
The demand for artificial fruit ripening arose to provide fruits to the customers during offseason. Also, unripe fruits are ripened during the due season to meet the high demand and make high profit off seasonal fruits. Besides, ample quantity of fruits is also exported to different parts of the world; this may take several days from plucking the fruits from the tree until them reaches customers' table. During this time, the naturally ripened fruits can become overripe and inedible. To minimize the loss, fruit-sellers prefer collecting unripe fruits and artificially ripen them to prolong their shelf life.

Ripening agents
An organic compound concerned with ripening is ethylene, a gas created by plants from the amino acid methionine. Ethylene is the chief ripening agent produced naturally within the fruits which initiates the process of ripening. There are numerous ripening agents to release ethylene in order to speed up the ripening process. Chemicals like ethanol, methanol, ethylene glycol, Ethephon, calcium carbide are used to ripen fruits and vegetables artificially. The use of calcium carbide is much common for its inexpensiveness despite its ban due to its harmful effects.

Ethylene: A very minute strength of ethylene is adequate to stimulate the fruit ripening process It has been used to ripen apple, avocado, banana, mango, papaya, pineapple, and guava.

Calcium Carbide: Calcium Carbide is widely used in different parts of the world and popularly known as masala though banned under PFA rules. Once applied on the fruits Calcium Carbide comes into the contact of the moisture and releases acetylene, which has fruit ripening characteristics similar to ethylene. Industrial grade calcium carbide has traces of arsenic and phosphorus hydride, which are dangerous for human health. The early symptoms of arsenic poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, cough and shortness of breath. Examples of fruits ripened with Calcium Carbide are mango, banana, papaya, sapota, dates, and tomatoes.

Ethephon: Ethephon is used to artificially ripen pineapple, banana, and tomato. Ethephon 39% is accessible in the market in the commercial name of ethrel. Ethephon is often considered better than calcium carbide. Health hazards include excessive salivation, sweating, tearing headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea pin-point pupils, sometimes with blurred or dark vision.

Picking the right fruits
The external color and the texture are usually taken under consideration when it comes to selecting right fruits. The naturally ripened fruits are often uneven in color. It is advisable to choose fruits during the season when it turns ripe naturally since a ripe fruit during offseason may artificially ripen unless it genetically ripens.

Precautions while consuming fruits

Before eating, rinse fruits thoroughly under running water to wash away the chemicals.

It's better to peel off the skin since it contains the chemicals.

Preferably include seasonal fruits that are sold in local markets instead of purchasing in supermarkets.

email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-77315569588768110932015-10-10T01:39:00.000-07:002015-10-10T06:29:10.566-07:00Learn the benefits of DHA to Infants

In this article, you will learn the benefits of DHA for infants and kids, for the kind attention of pregnant and lactating women.

Breast Milk is the only source of food in a new-born and has remarkable advantages over formula feeds. Most of the formulae feeds are deficient in fatty acid, DHA.

What Is DHA?
Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is the most abundant omega-3, fatty acid found in breast milk and plays a key role in growth, development and functioning of neural tissues most notably those of the retina and brain.

Significance of DHA
DHA is an important part of retina of the eye. High DHA levels are needed for the development of rhodopsin, a pigment in the rod cell, to aid vision in dim light and at night.

There are studies to attest that babies born to mothers who had higher blood levels of DHA scored better on the attention tests until 6 months of age, and they scored better on different tests designed to measure visual learning in older babies at 1 year and 18 months.

Women need sufficient stores of DHA for the proper nourishment of their babies during pregnancy and while nursing. Significant brain and eye development occurs in uterus and prolongs during the first year of birth. Beginning life with adequate levels of DHA is an advantage for the young infant whose brain grows for at least the next two years.

Pregnant and lactating women who live near coastal areas and those on a diet high in fish and other seafood have the highest levels of DHA in their breast milk whereas countries with diets high in vegetable protein and lacking in seafood have the lowest levels of breast milk DHA.

Sources of DHA
Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, anchovies, sardines, marine algaes, eggs to some extent and Flax seeds, walnuts are excellent sources of DHA.

Pregnant and nursing mothers, do you want a healthy and brainy kid? Then include sufficient DHA in your diet.

email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-56483161487693851812015-09-30T00:52:00.000-07:002015-09-30T00:59:30.886-07:00Make half your plate fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are nature's packed sources of indispensable nutrients. Apart from minerals and nutrients, they are rich sources of phytochemicals, dietary fibre and antioxidants. They can be consumed at any time as such. They are godsend food to knock out any type of severe diseases from our doorsteps.

Unknown facts about known foods

Avacado, called butter fruit is a calorie dense food that has been linked to cardiovascular benefits. It's a wealthy source of monounsaturated fatty acid, oleic acid, the rare phytosterol, stigmasterol and the antioxidants including carotenoids, vitamin E and vitamin C. Researchers have also speculated about the potential benefits of avocado for reducing human arthritis risk. Hence, one should include avocado regularly in their meal plan.

Broccoli contains a specific type of sulforaphane which boosts cell enzymes against molecular damage from cancer-causing chemicals. Small quantities of fresh broccoli sprouts contain as much cancer protection as larger amounts of the mature vegetable according to a research at Johns Hopkins University. Broccoli sprouts can be grown at home by planting a small amount of spout.

Broccoli is also an excellent source of vitamin K and also of vitamin A. Nowadays many people, especially adolescents and women suffer from vitamin D deficiencies. Ensuring a sufficient intake of vitamins K and A with vitamin D supplementation may help in achieving optimal vitamin D supplementation.

Brussel sprouts: The Dietary fibre content of Brussels sprouts aids in protecting our digestive system. Scientists have confirmed that the sulforaphane made from Brussels sprouts' defends the health of our stomach lining by preventing overgrowth of Helicobacter pylori a causative organism for stomach ulcers, gastritis and gastric cancer. Brussels sprouts are an important dietary source of many antioxidants including vitamin A, vitamin C, the antioxidant mineral manganese isorhamnetin, quercitin and kaempferol.

Dragon fruits are high in polyunsaturated fats (omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids) that ameliorates triglycerides and slashes the risk of cardiovascular disorders. Lycopene, in dragon fruit, has been shown to be linked with a lower prostate cancer risk, bolsters immunity and faster healing of wounds.

Eggplants: Eggplant ranks among the top ten vegetables in their antioxidant activity. Its skin contain a anthocyanin phytonutrient, nasunin a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger that protects our body from the invasion of free radicals. Eggplant is also an iron chelator and proves beneficial for adolescent, mensurating, pregnant and lactating women. Pulp of eggplants are effective for curing a number of diseases, including cancer, high blood pressure, and hepatosis due to content of anthocyanins and strychnine.

Figs are a good source of potassium, a mineral that helps to control blood pressure. Owing to its high fibre-content they have a positive effect on weight control. Figs are often celebrated for nourishing and toning the intestines and work as a natural laxative because of their high fibre content. Figs also contain prebiotics, which aids in supporting the growth of gut friendly bacteria.

What should your plate contain?
So after browsing a divulging article about the health benefits of fruits and vegetables, how many servings of fruits and vegetables you consumed today???

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Choose My Plate suggests to fill half of your plate with colourful fruits and vegetables at every meal. So include in your every meal as much fruits and veggies as possible. They are the road to excellent health.

firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-4086989227582531412015-09-25T03:18:00.000-07:002015-09-25T03:19:13.837-07:00Is BPA harmful? An eye-opener to BPA

What is BPA? Is BPA harmful? Should I be worried about BPA? If you have these questions about BPA, then this article will be an eye-opener about BPA.

Bisphenol A, (BPA) is the most common chemical we are exposed to each day.

These Polycarbonate plastics have many applications including use in some food and drinks packaging such as water and baby bottles, and ATM receipts. Epoxy resins are used to coat metal products such as food cans, bottle tops, eye glasses and water supply pipes.

Ways by which we get exposed to BPA
BPA is an unstable compound especially at high temperatures, can leach into food from lining of cans, food storage containers, water bottles, and baby bottles. They also leach out of these products when we store hot foods in them.

Risks involved with the use of BPA
BPA is of particular concern to women of childbearing age and young children. BPA is a man-made estrogen that can upset the hormone system, particularly when exposures occur while babies are in the womb or in early life. Even minute quantities trigger risks of breast cancer, prostate cancer, infertility, early puberty, miscarriages, poor immunity and metabolic disorders like type-2 diabetes.

How to reduce the usage of BPA?

Use only good quality plastic wares for microwave ovens.

Reduce your use of canned foods. Eat fresh foods.

Replace plastics with glass, porcelain, or stainless steel containers for hot food or liquids.

Take extra care while buying infant feeding bottles. Opt for bottles that are BPA free and select toys that are labelled BPA free.

To Ponder . . .

The Breast Cancer Fund (BCF) and Silent Spring Institute recruited five families to play a part in a study of BPA. Results published in Environmental Health Perspectives (March 2011) were as follows:

For three days, participants were provided fresh food, not canned or packaged in plastic. They were refrained from canned foods and drinks. The effect was noteworthy. While the families were eating the foods supplied by BCF, their BPA levels dropped to an average of 60 percent.

GIST: You can reduce your BPA exposure by cooking fresh foods at home, avoiding canned foods, choosing glass and stainless steel food and beverage containers, and not microwaving in plastic.

firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-56067564866324164962015-09-07T04:37:00.001-07:002015-09-07T04:38:57.880-07:00Skipping healthy habits? You are skipping pink years of your life

In this hi-tech world number of public health, prevention and disease management approaches have emerged that focuses on changing health-related behaviours. Skipping healthy habits is found to be associated with health-compromising behaviors in adults and adolescents.

Skipping breakfast
Breakfast which exactly means breaking-the-fast of the night, refers to the first meal taken in the morning. It is paramount in sustaining the physical health and mental health of a person. Breakfast is the principal constituent of one's daily nutritional requirement, contributing significantly to the total daily energy intake. Research studies authenticates regular breakfast consumers to show significantly better physical health than those who skipped breakfast.

Breakfast consumption is being neglected in all age groups over the past few years. Breakfast skippers have comparatively poor intake of vitamins and minerals and nutrients that are lost as a result of skipping breakfast that cannot be compensated by any meal of the day.

Faulty sleeping habit
Faulty sleeping habit also has its consequence on our health in a same manner as skipping breakfast does. Adequate amount of sleep is important for one's mental and physical health, for cognitive restitution, processing and learning. People who sleep less are more prone to emotional instability, decreased concentration, memory loss, day time sleepiness and the most common issue faced is obesity.

Skipping healthy habits > Skipping pink years of life
It is heart breaking that these habits are declining among most youngsters today. Early to bed and rising up early, regular breakfast and light to moderate exercise all constitute a healthy life style. Consequences of unfavourable health-related behaviour typically accumulate over time and may first be observed in later life. As we live longer, it is important that health promotion and disease prevention initiatives continue to have emphasis on health-related behaviour early in life.

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email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-57560663391380186742015-08-31T04:46:00.000-07:002015-08-31T04:46:30.165-07:00Health benefits of Sesame/ Gingelly Oil

Sesame oil (Sesame indicum) also known as gingelly oil is widely consumed as cooking oil and as medicine in traditional and oriental therapies. It is one of the two oldest oils known to mankind, the other one being coconut oil.

Sesame oil has received greater attention by food scientists due to the presence of unique minor compounds that have astounding health benefits. Regularly consuming Sesame oil could be an effective treatment for controlling degenerative diseases by reducing inflammation and regulating lipid metabolism.

Sesame oil is rich in both MUFA and PUFA (approximately 47% oleic acid and 39% linoleic acid). It also contains lignans such as sesamin, asarinin and sesamolin that are known to inhibit cholesterol synthesis in the gut and prevent cholesterol absorption.

Glycation of haemoglobin has been associated with cardiovascular disease, nephropathy and retinopathy in diabetes mellitus. There is an improvement in glycated haemoglobin levels after regular consumption of sesame oil which may be attributed to the antioxidative capacity of sesame oil.

The presence of the natural antioxidants such as sesamol, sesamolin, and gammatocopherol gives a high oxidative stability to the sesame oil. Cooking with sesame oil has been reported to help reduce high blood pressure and lower the amount of medication needed to control hypertension.

Vitamins C, E and b-carotene inhibits lipid peroxidation and high intake of these vitamins, particularly vitamin E, is related to reduced incidence of ischemic heart disease.

Oil Pulling with Sesame Oil
Oil pulling is a procedure that involves swishing oil in the mouth for oral and systemic health benefits. Oil pulling therapy with sesame oil has been used as a traditional remedy for improving general health. The concept of oil pulling has been discussed in the Ayurvedic text where it is mentioned to as kavala graha or kavala gandoosha. For oil pulling therapy, a tablespoon of sesame oil is taken in the mouth and rinsed for 10-15 min till the viscous oil turns thin and milky white. It is stated that the swishing activates enzymes and draws toxins out of the blood. The oil should not be swallowed as it contains bacteria and toxins. Oil pulling therapy should be followed by tooth brushing and rinsing of the mouth. It is preferably done on an empty stomach in the morning.

Thus, the queen of oil has been addressed as boon of Mother Nature due to its health benefits to mankind.

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email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-84234834348449296082015-08-21T22:10:00.000-07:002015-08-21T23:34:23.615-07:007 Natural Strategies to Control Blood Pressure

"An alarming one in three American adults has high blood pressure", claims a report titled Controlling your blood pressure, published by Harvard Medical School.

Blood pressure is the force exerted on the arteries by a wave of blood propelled from the heart. Since our lifestyles are often what lead to high blood pressure, you can reduce and control blood pressure in a healthy range simply by making lifestyle changes. Here are 7 natural strategies you can adopt to reduce and control your blood pressure.

7 Natural Strategies to Control Blood Pressure

Adhere to ideal body weight. If you are overweight try to reduce it steadily.

Start off your day with physical exercises - not less than 30 minutes.

Include polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats in your diet. Examples are sunflower oil, safflower oil, canola oil and olive oil. Intake of Saturated fat should be less than 6 %. Butter, palm oil, coconut oil are rich sources of saturated fat.

Common salt consumption should be less than 6 gms.

Include potassium rich foods in your diet. Tomatoes. Cabbages, potatoes, mushrooms, spinach are good sources of potassium.

Calcium and magnesium should be a part of your daily food intake for maintaining your overall health.

Stop smoking and limit alcohol intake to 50 ml per day.

The above 7 natural strategies are merely guidelines for you to follow; please note that your blood pressure treatment and goals should be tailored to you personally.

ABOVE ALL CHECK YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE REGULARLY.

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firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-44516472566134821342015-08-17T03:09:00.000-07:002015-08-17T03:09:57.773-07:00Nutritional Benefits of Water Melon

Water melon is a celebrated snack throughout the hot summer months. It refreshes us, quenches our thirst and prevents dehydration.

In spite of the common belief that watermelon is made up of only water, it's a nutrient packed fruit that provides great amount of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants with very low calories.

Nutritional benefits of Water melon

Water melon is one of the high Lycopene foods and is essential for our cardio-vascular and bone health.

Lycopene is also a well-known antioxidant that neutralizes free radical molecules known to cause cancer.

The ripe fruit contains amino acid, citrulline which prevents accumulation of fat inside fat cells thereby helping in weight loss.

Watermelon is a very good source of vitamin C and boosts our immunity.

Due to its high water (92 %) and fibre content, it prevents constipation and regulates the peristaltic movement of digestive tract.

It's a good source of vitamin A, which is great for our hair and skin.

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email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-21908178690082244412015-07-16T05:05:00.001-07:002015-07-16T05:05:08.367-07:00Millets for health sustainability and food sustainability

In recent times when we drop into supermarkets, grocery stores, we could spot the racks stacked with millets like barnyard millet, pearl millet, fox tail millet and so on…..

In the past, these millets were believed to be used by people with diabetes, cardiac diseases, hypertension and for the preparation of low cost diets. Owing to their nutritional benefits, cost effectiveness and high price of staple cereals, millets are now receiving wide acceptance from food scientists, technologists, nutritionists and even layman.

Here are some facts that might arouse your curiosity towards the use of millets, the inclusion of which is more necessary at this juncture. Millets have been a part of the human food from prehistoric time. Harappan and Mohenjadaro civilisation, Sumerians, the Mayans, Incas and Aztecs were known to use millets in their countless culinary cuisines. Ayurveda (Indian traditional medical system) that dates back 6000 years ago have references to millet usage.

Botanical and common names of millets in various Indian languages

 Botanical name	 English	 Tamil	 Malayalam	 Telugu	 Kannada	 Hindi

 Pennisetum Typhoideum	 Pearl Millet	 Kambu	 Kambu	 Gantilu/ Sazzalu	 Sajje	 Bajra

 Eleusine Coracana	 Finger Millet	 Kezhvaragu	 Moothari	 Ragulu	 Ragi	 Mandua/ Madua

 Echinochlo Frumentaceae	 Barnyard millet	 Kuthiraivali	 -	 Odalu	 Samai	 Jhangora/ Shama

 Setarai italica	 Fox tail Millet	 Tenai	 Thina	 Korra	 Thene	 Kangni

Millet proteins are good sources of essential amino acids and rich sources of phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals. From research studies, it is observed that pearl millet is significantly rich in resistant starch, soluble and insoluble dietary fibers, minerals, and antioxidants.

The protein concentrate of fox tail millet is a potential functional food ingredient and a supplementary protein source as it is rich in lysine.

Dehulled and heat-treated barnyard millet can be included in the diet of type 2 diabetics. It has a very low glycemic index that blunts the rapid spike of blood sugar in blood stream. Millet grains and their milling fractions can be used in preparing various food products for diabetics.

Finger millet prevents cardiovascular disease by reducing plasma triglycerides. In addition, phenolic extracts from finger, foxtail, and pearl millets inhibits lipid peroxidation. Finger millets have a powerful radical-scavenging activity that is higher than those of wheat, and rice.

Based on research sources, millet grains are known to be rich in phenolic acids, tannins, and phytate that act as "antinutrients". These antinutrients have been found to reduce the risk for esophageal, colon and breast cancer. It has also been reported that populations consuming millet have lower incidences of cancer than those consuming wheat or maize.

Let us usher in millets yet again.
To conclude, millets supply multitude of beneficial nutrients and acts as a natural source of antioxidants, nutraceutical and functional food ingredient in health promotion and disease risk reduction.

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firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-3429118501686728823.post-7590939636737167052015-06-08T10:07:00.003-07:002015-06-08T10:09:07.554-07:006 easy ways to prevent osteoporosis

Nutrition for bone health
Adequate nourishment is vital for the maintenance of the bone health. Although diseases of bone such as osteoporosis and osteomalacia have complex reasons, the progress of these diseases can be minimised by providing adequate quantities of nutrients throughout the lifecycle.

Of these diseases, osteoporosis is the most common and detrimental to productivity and quality of life. Osteoporosis, often called the silent epidemic, is a disease that takes a lifetime to advance and consequently a lifetime to prevent. It is characterised by a decrease in bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue with no outward signs or symptoms until late in the disease where bones become much more fragile and are apt to break.

Risk factors

Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis.

Those individuals who have a low dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D over their lifetime.

Physically inactive people, cigarette smokers, excessive alcohol consumption, persons who are thin and small frame and who have a family history of osteoporosis are at increased risk of osteoporosis.

Six factors that can be modified to prevent osteoporosis

A diet rich in calcium, phosphate, vitamin D are essential for normal bone structure and function.

Protein, calories and other micronutrients are essential to develop and maintain healthy bone.

Weight bearing exercise.

Healthy lifestyle.

Routine bone density tests.

For all those living in colder climates without much sunshine, vitamin D supplementation is suggested to accompany calcium intake.

Conditions that deplete calcium and increase risk of osteoporosis

Chronic diarrhoea,

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,

Chronic respiratory disease,

Diabetes mellitus,

Scurvy,

Hyperthyroidism and

Chronic alcohol consumption

leads to modest loss of calcium.

Include these foods in plenty

Milk and milk products,

Tofu,

Fishes with small bones,

Ragi,

Green leafy vegetables,

Broccoli,

Fish oil,

Abundant direct sun shine.

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"All diseases begins in the gut" – Hippocrates.

Our human body is a home for about trillions of bacteria and other microbes collectively called microbiome. They perform countless tasks like helping in digestion, combating infection, synthesizing certain vitamins and organic acids. The composition of the human micribiome varies from person to person based on factors such as diet, health, geographical locality, heredity and is also predisposed by environment and hygiene. Increased consumption of antibiotics, harsh chemicals like preservatives destroy guts beneficial flora and creates avenue to the growth of pathogenic bacteria.

Pathogenic microbiomes release harmful toxins that severely alter our metabolic cycle. These toxins assault our body's immune system and initiate chronic low grade inflammation leading to insulin resistance, obesity, liver diseases, heart diseases and much more.

In the recent past, scientists have unearthed a link between gut health and brain health. Hence, a new addendum to the arena of psychobiotics is that gut microbes facilitate in treating people with chronic depression and anxiety along with gastrointestinal disturbance.

A simple way to improve your gut heath is by taking a healthy diet. Fiber rich foods are excellent source of microbiomes. Healthy microbes consume the same food as we do and the pathogens consume the unhealthy food we eat. For example healthy gut bacteria, Escherichia coli thrive on the butyric acid released by the fermentation of fibre where as Helico bacter pylori one of the causative organism of gastric ulcer and cancer thrives on simple sugar and lipid in the gut. They also releases toxin like ammonia that are toxic to human cells.

High fibre foods that aids in the growth of Probiotics

Whole grains like wheat, barley, legumes, flax seed, chia seeds.

In the list of vegetables include, tubers, green beans, peas, cauliflower, broccoli, onion, garlic and sprouts. Nuts like almond, walnut improve the gut population.

Fruits containing ample of vitamin C like guava, amla, orange, berries, grapes favour the growth of microbiomes.

Last but not least include plenty of fermented foods like lassi and fermented soya milk.

According to hygiene hypothesis, exposure to bacteria and virus in your environment can boost your immunity against diseases.

Avoid antibiotics as far as possible, processed foods, chemicals like stablisers and preservatives, chlorinated and fluorinated water.

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Water matters much for a clean bill of health. Water is the most copious compound and the dynamic participant of all biochemical reactions that take place inside the body. From digestion to absorption, energy production to elimination, joint lubrication to circulation and even reproduction requires ample quantity of water.

Water is an indispensable nutrient required for existence, accounting for about 50–60% of total body mass. To be well hydrated, an average sedentary adult man must consume at least 2,900 ml (fluid per day) and the average sedentary adult woman at least 2,200 ml (fluid per day) in the form of non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic beverages, soups and foods.

The Nationwide Food Consumption Surveys indicate that a segment of the population may be chronically mildly dehydrated. Several factors may enhance the probability of chronic mild dehydration, including a poor thirst mechanism, dissatisfaction with the taste of water, participation in exercise and environmental conditions. Dehydration of as little as 2% loss of body weight results in impaired physiological and performance responses.

The national research council recommends fluid intake of 1 ml/kCal energy requirements for an adult living under normal conditions. Hence, a reference man will need 2900 ml and a woman will need 2200 ml fluid per day. Water requirement during exercise, pregnancy and lactation increases with activity.

Early symptoms of dehydration includes

head ache,

fatigue,

loss of appetite,

heat intolerance,

dry mouth and eyes,

light headedness,

burning sensation in the stomach,

muscle cramps,

painful urination and

dark urine with strong color.

A person should stay more hydrated when he

performs exercises,

lives in high temperature,

lives in high altitude,

consumes high fibre diet,

consumes medicines on a regular basis and

when there are increased fluid losses like perspiration, diarrhea, vomiting.

Adverse effects of prolonged dehydration

Renal stones

Diminished mental performance, irritation, inability to focus

Diminished physical activity, feeling sluggish

Decreased saliva secretion

Frequent episodes of urinary tract infection, urinary tract cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer

Increased risk of overweight and obesity

Individuals should be concerned about the total water intake similar to dietary intake and simple technique like observing the colour of the urine can help them to maintain their hydration status. Nowadays soft drinks have an impact on the diet, fluid and nutrient intakes more than in previous generations due to their easy availability, affordability, changing food trends and advertising by food venders. The importance of water intake as a fluid should be emphasized to the present generation to avoid various disorders that emerge due to water imbalance.

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I love having random inspired bakes, this one came to me when I opened the tea/coffee cupboard and saw my OH Earl Grey tea stash and thought hmmm I bet he would like that in biscuit form! :)
And with that thought the Earl Grey and Milk biscuit was born...
the first baby dafs in my garden
These biscuits follow a basic shortbread recipe but have a little added milk and of course Earl Grey tea leaves.
Ingredients2 cups of flour
5 - 6 bags of Earl Grey tea (depending on taste), just tear open the bag.
1 cup butter
dash of milk
pinch salt
3/4 icing sugar
tsp vanilla extract
Method1. Mix your flour with the tea leaves and then add in the rest of the dry ingredients.
2. Add the butter and bring together with your fingers. When its starts to come together add your vanilla and milk. This will help it form a dough.
3. Once together place on your work surface and form into a sausage shape. Don't over knead it.
4. Wrap in cling film and twist each side firmly. Chill in the fridge for 15 - 20 minutes.
5. Preheat your oven to 180. Remove your biscuit dough from the fridge, remove the cling film and cut into disks. Place on a baking tray.
6. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the edges start to golden slightly. Remove from the oven and leave to cook on the baking tray.
These biscuits are lovely and short but with the added milk still have a bit bite to them. The Earl Grey flavour really comes through giving you a lovely citrusy after taste. Great for afternoon tea!
recipe - my own
syns - hmmm must work it out!

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I have read apple cider vinegar was the best thing to get rid of anal warts. I tried it with the cotton swab and my god, that is painful. I have tried acv, tea tree oil and many other products to try and get rid of them. The apple cider vinegar was so painful I had to try and figure something out. I mixed it with baking soda and a drop of tea tree oil and I swear to you, it worked. I have dealt with these stubborn anal warts for months now and after using the baking soda, acv and tea tree oil I am nearly completely rid of them. This method is about a 2 to 4 on the pain scale on comparison to the 7 to 9 I felt from the acv and cotton ball. I spread the paste on and left it on for about an hour 2 to 3 times a day and they all reduced and gradually disappeared in about 2 to 3 weeks. I'm still dealing with a couple very small ones but I'm confident these are nearly gone as well. I recommend trying this much less painful way. I'm extremely glad I did. I had to post.


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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) can be defined as the fertilization of the egg(s) by sperm in a test tube or what is commonly known as test-tube babies. It involves taking mature egg(s) from the ovaries and fertilizing it/them outside the body (in a lab) then returning the fertilized egg(s) into the uterus.
Simply speaking, candidates for such a program include:
- Wives who suffer from fallopian tube occlusion or ovulatory problems.
- Husbands who suffer from shortage in the number of healthy sperm.
- Couples suffering from infertility for a long time with no known explanation.


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George has written for The Age, The Australian, Women's Health, The Big Issue and numerous TV shows. She has edited a collection of stories Listening to The Silences: Women and War, and also written about slow trips and excursions with kids in the book The Slow Guide to Melbourne.


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Angelo Kelly is the youngest member of the multi-generational travelling band, The Kelly Family, who have sold more than 20 million albums since they first started performing in the 80s. TagesSatz vendor Stefan Marx caught up with him for a candid conversation before his concert at Hanover's youth church. They talked about memories, home schooling and future prospects. The interview marks the start of a series for the Göttingen street paper entitled 'Vendor meets…'
By Stefan Marx, TagesSatz vendor
Angelo, I hear you didn't get much sleep last night. How are you feeling today?
I'm feeling much better; a huge thanks to my dentist here in Hanover for that! He saved my day this morning, and the concert for my fans. We arrived on the tour bus last night and my first stop this morning was the dentist round the corner. I feel human again now.
As a child, you performed as a street musician with your family. I still remember you from when you sang the number one hit 'Angel' as a little boy with long curly blonde hair. Today, I hear in the media that you still have fans from back then, who follow the tour bus around. Is this just a rumour or is it really true?!
Yes, there is still the odd fan or two. On the one hand, it is a huge compliment, but on the other, it really is too much of a good thing. That's also the reason we moved abroad, as there were often fans in Bonn where we lived until our tour through Europe. Today, I live with my family in Ireland, and enjoy the tranquillity and the neighbours popping round for a cup of tea simply because they like me as a person and not just the star.
As a child, you were only ever seen accompanied by bodyguards. Did this have an impact on you?
Unfortunately, it really was necessary at the time. We actually had a very sheltered childhood – though the public may not believe it. Our parents, and later my father and older sisters, always tried to protect us. We were also schooled by our parents and teachers at home, in the caravan, and later on the barge. Home schooling was very rare back then. Today, I must say, that it did me a lot of good, and we naturally also had far more opportunities to experience the countries and learn the local languages during our travels than other children do.
Is this also the reason why you and your wife choose to home school your children?
It is actually more for practical reasons. In 2009, we decided to tour Europe in a caravan with our children, and because education is compulsory in Germany, we had to find a solution. In Ireland, home schooling is permitted, though they must complete homework and examinations just like all the other children. They will ultimately gain qualifications that are comparable with the German Abitur school-leaving examinations and can go on to study at university.
Home schooling allows us to enjoy greater freedom, to plan better, and to not be continuously apart. We are very close and work as a team.
You started your own family at a young age. Was that an attempt to create something of your own?
Oh, that makes me laugh! My wife and I met when we were very young and everything just followed its natural course. That being said, my wife still studied first and we have a very traditional understanding of values and family. But the biggest advantage of being a young parent is that I will hopefully also become a grandparent while I am still young, too, and can then have lots of fun with my grandchildren. My parents never had that opportunity.
Back in the day, your father was often criticised for exploiting you children and abusing you as moneymakers. Do you find yourself facing similar criticism today?
Not directly, though comparisons are drawn time and time again in the media. But it was also other times in those days. Back then, us Kellys were very much in the limelight and led very public lives, so to speak. It is a good thing that there were no mobile phones or internet back then. Who knows what that would have led to, and which of us would have become selfie stars! Today, we are all more withdrawn and ensure our families have plenty of privacy. We do not lead public lives, but rather normal – you could perhaps say bourgeois – lives.
"Other times" is a good way of putting it. Today there are mobile phones and countless new media. You attempt to discourage their use at your concerts and – in contrast to some other musicians, who often find themselves facing a sea of phones – are often very successful in this. Do you block this world out completely? Or how do you manage to regulate it?
There are simply very clear rules – including for you, as the media. My wife and children generally do not give interviews and are only photographed in official photos. This allows us to retain a certain degree of control, though ultimately we cannot prevent it entirely. Because they should also have the freedom to go shopping or swimming and not be recognised.
It has worked well so far, especially when I am not around. The older children will undoubtedly make their own mistakes when they post photos online for themselves and so on, but we have hopefully made them conscious of the fact that not every child needs to grow up on Facebook. My children will grow up with musical instruments in their hands, not mobile phones.
Your wife and children meanwhile also join you on stage. That must be exciting, but certainly also not easy. What is the biggest challenge for you?
Like all parents, we try to protect our children and if one of them doesn't want to do something and says no, then they are not forced to. There have been concerts where one or other of our children have not joined us on stage. But they simply did not want to go on stage that particular day – and that is also ok. That being said, when they are a bit older, they must also learn that they have to see things they have agreed to do through – to the best of their abilities. Without the dentist, I would have been in really bad shape today, but I still would have given my best. We try to be role models for our children without enforcing rigid rules. They should be allowed to develop freely, just like we did.
That sounds fascinating! I have also followed your musical development and was actually particularly impressed with some of the things that were never really made public, though. Your studio work with Heinz Rudolf Kunze, for example, and your skills on the drums. Will this work be continued?
I am pleased to hear that such things are also remembered. I am an extremely versatile musician – there will undoubtedly be this-or-that still to come.
You are currently touring with a repertoire of Irish Christmas songs. How do you celebrate traditional holidays?
If we are in Ireland, it is very simple: in an entirely traditional style. With presents on 25 December and a Christmas tree. In Ireland, an extra place is always set at the table at Christmas, in case there should be an unexpected guest. We always do that. This year, we will celebrate in Berlin and will ourselves be guests. One time, when we were travelling in Spain, it was something of a challenge to find a tree.
And what will you do in the summer?
We will spend time in the recording studio and regain our strengths for the second part of the tour: it was such a success that we already have several sold-out concerts this autumn. I am delighted to hear this, as this shows that there are still people out there, who also appreciate quiet tones in these loud times.
Thank you for the interview!
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Guiding leaders in the area met at Burnby Hall Gardens for their annual dinner and social evening.
This event provides an opportunity for the adult leaders of the Rainbow, Brownie, Guide and Ranger units to meet socially away from the normal meeting programme.
The leaders enjoyed viewing the gardens on a dry and pleasant evening – unusual weather for this summer.
Long Service Awards were presented to Lisa Bryce, Talitha Trynka-Watson and Pamela Broughton.
Vicki Milsom and Lizzie Kennedy were unable to attend and will receive awards next term.
The event also marked the end of their terms of office for the area's commissioners and introduced the ladies taking up new appointments.
Anne Thompson takes over from Catherine Baines as District Commissioner for Pocklington and Melbourne and Jo Bell, along with Janet Olsen, will be District Commissioner jointly for Stamford Bridge and Wilberfoss, taking over from Sylvia Allison.
The new Division Commissioner will be Bronia Trynka-Watson. The new commissioners will be in place for the autumn term.
Another change is that of Residential Advisor as Lisa Bryce takes over from Andrea Palin.
Pamela Broughton, the outgoing Division Commissioner, thanked everyone for all the time and skills they have brought to Guiding locally over the years.
She also thanked all the leaders for their support during her term.
During the evening, gifts of the Girlguiding UK Centenary Rose and a Dartington glass vase were presented to hose leaving.


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At present the government holds a shade over 80 per cent in Coal India while the rest is held by financial institutions and public shareholders. Following the buy-back government's stake in the company in likely to decline by 2-3 per cent depending on the quantum subscribed by financial institutions and general public.
The development comes after five Coal India subsidiaries announced share buy-back which would fetch Coal India a total of Rs 5,000 crore.
Last year CIL paid Rs 17,308 crore to the government which was a mix of dividend and dividend distribution tax. Part of it was paid out of the cash reserves. During 2014-15, Coal India paid Rs 12,940 crore under the same head.


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I hope Dell will reply to this post. I'm getting the same message. The only difference is that I've had my laptop for 6 months and have gotten the message prior to downloading Windows
Same here
Same here....
same here.
I'm running Windows 8.1, downgraded from Windows 10 upgrade
laptop model Inspiron 15 7548, otherwise same error as stated above.
I tried running True Color repair from Control Panel\Programs and Features. Didn't fix it.
Also have the 7548 for about 6 months now, had the error with 8.1, have it with Win 10. Have uninstalled and reinstalled multiple times. Don't think Dell is going to be much help, hasn't been updated since the beginning of the year.
Hi, I have the same problem. Happened since day 1 with Windoes 8. It continued happening when I switched to Windows 10. Nothing seems to fix it. If anyone has a clue, suggestions are appreciated! Thanks!
go to programs and features in windows 10, there you will find true color application right click and tap change, this will repair or reinstall the application.Even i have upgraded to windows 10, true color works fine with me, yes sometimes it doesnt respond, only somtimes. In windows update you will get update for intel graphics it will be
Intel Corporation - Graphics Adapter WDDM1.1, Graphics Adapter WDDM1.2, Graphics Adapter WDDM1.3, Graphics Adapter WDDM2.0 - Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
just update these things also, i remember seeing somewhere in internet that intel might be the culprit for this problem.
after repairing true color 99% chances are that it will work.otherwise uninstall True Color and redownload it from here
Last thing i have to say is dell people are working on this issue itseems as they told to my friend who had the same problem when he called. wait patiently until they release the fix.
Reply what happens
the link in the above response doesn't work.


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