WORLD HEART DAY

Let your heart beat longer with these heart tips:

1. Eat fiber rich food. Include vegetables, grains like jowar, bajra, oats, and brown rice in your regular diet.
2. Have enough antioxidant foods regularly like green tea, different colored fruits, and vegetables.
3. Have essential fatty acids like omega 3 and omega 6 rich foods. Including walnuts, almonds, flax seeds, melon seeds, pumpkin seeds and fish will benefit the heart.
4. Blend of right oils like sesame, mustard, olive, coconut, rice bran are good options to chose from.
5. Cut down salt intake as excess salt can increase pressure which can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
6. Monitor the alcohol content as too much can affect the heart muscle and increase the blood pressure.
7. All those who are overweight should definitely look at reducing weight and fat content of the body.
8. Processed foods are not only high in salt content but also there is loss of vitamins and minerals in these foods. So fast foods and processed foods are expensive both for pocket and heart.

World Alzheimer's Day

Alzheimer’s is a common disease for people during old age in which their brain capacity fades off. People with Alzheimer usually show symptoms like confusion, difficulty in focusing, thinking, understanding, sudden anger, loneliness or mood swings, depression, hallucination etc. 

Alzheimer can happen to anyone but if care is taken at earliest possible it will help in the long run. Here are some of the dietary guideline which will help you prevent Alzheimer.

   1. Omega 3 fatty acids is a power nutrient for the brain. Termed as one of the most important nutrient used to fight against Alzheimer. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is main Omega 3 that helps reduce risk of Alzheimer. Food sources including flaxseeds, walnut, sardines, salmons, soya bean, tofu etc.
Including 2-3 servings of fatty fish in your diet weekly will increase DHA levels in blood and may lower the risk of dementia.

   2. Medium chain Triglycerides (MCTs) are found abundant in coconut oil and desi ghee helps improve memory, language, thinking and judgment in people with Alzheimer. For people diagnosed with Alzheimer 6 servings of coconut oil/desi ghee has shown to reduce symptoms.

   3. People with Alzheimer are advised to include green leafy vegetables like kale, broccoli, spinach, amaranth, fenugreek leaves, cabbage etc. By including these veges in the diet, around 6 or more servings per week can protect from neurodegenerative disorders.

   4. Berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberry, gooseberry and other dark skinned fruits are used to treat Alzheimer’s by protecting the brain and improving cognitive function. Consuming it twice a week can help with treating Alzheimer.

   5. Beans are high in proteins and fibers and low in fat and calories. An ideal food to keep your mind sharp. Beans like soya beans, broad beans, field beans, kidney beans, French beans etc. can be a major part on your plate. Include it atleast three times a week in your diet to reduce the risk of Alzheimer.

Celiac Awareness Day

Celiac disease, also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is a chronic disorder of the digestive tract that results in an inability to tolerate gliadin, the alcohol-soluble fraction of gluten. Gluten is a protein commonly found in wheat, rye, and barley.

Signs and symptoms: Diarrhea, flatulence, weight loss, weakness and fatigue, severe abdominal pain.

Diagnosis: Laboratory tests

The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) recommends that antibody testing, especially immunoglobulin A anti-tissue transglutaminase antibody (IgA TTG).

Other laboratory tests include the following:

• Electrolytes and chemistries - Electrolyte imbalances; evidence of malnutrition
• Hematologic tests - Anemia, low serum iron level, prolonged prothrombin time (PT)
• Stool examination - Fat malabsorption
• Oral tolerance tests - Lactose intolerance
• Serology - Immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibodies

Management

Eliminate gluten from the diet

• Wheat and wheat products
• Barley
• Rye
• Semolina
• Durum
• Brewers yeast (beer and bread)
• Pastas
• Pizza
• Bread
• Pastries

Allowed foods:

• Potato
• Egg and egg whites
• Milk and milk products
• Avocado
• Couscous
• Quinoa
• Sprouts
• Chicken
• Vegetables
• Pulses and legumes
• Vegetable juices
• Medicated buttermilk

BANANA TREE NATURE'S GIFT FOR GOOD

                                                 

Banana tree unlike other trees have advantages of different parts of it. To know about it, Keep Reading to check out what It has got….

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1. Banana Magic/ Eatsome Banana

Contains Potassium which Supports heart health, Energy booster for post work out session, being rich in fibre it is Good for digestive health, contains tryptophan and helps increase serotonin levels (i.e. a feel good hormone) that helps overcoming depression.

You can simply have it naturally or use it in sweet dishes such as sheera, cakes, fruit salads etc.

2. Budding Floret/Banana Flower/Banana Blossom

Wards of infection, reduces menstrual flow, reduces free radical activity, boosts moods , reduces anxiety, increases milk content of nursing mothers or improves lactation of Nursing mothers, keeps sugar levels in check, cures Anaemia, good for weight loss.

Culinary Use:

Can be used in salads, soups, one can also make sabji, use it in stirred fry veggies or simply make a decoction of it.

3. Banana leaf

From a serving plate to much more…

In some parts of the world it is a tradition to serve food on Banana leaf, you can also use this Nature’s Natural food wrapper instead of synthetic man- made plastic closed containers, foils etc. furthermore you can this leaf for cooking purpose one of the most famous dish called as “Macher Paturi” is a traditional Bengali dish were usually betki fish pieces are marinated in a spiced mustard paste, wrapped in banana leaf individually and then slow cooked till tender. Hence, becomes good recipe to keep the oil away from cooking. So you can try this with your own fish choice which along with a healthy cooking choice gives a distant essence to the food.

HEALTHY TIPS FOR TEACHERS

The profession of teaching requires a lot of physical and mental stamina. On this teacher's day, we would like to share some tips for the hardworking educators of our community to help you maintain optimum levels of energy and productivity while you make your indelible impact on the society-

1.    Eat a fulfilling breakfast- As your day starts earlier than many people, it is important, to begin with a healthy and nutritious breakfast that helps you stay active and energized for a long period of time.

2.    Carry healthy snacks- Working for long hours can make you feel hungry and exhausted. Make sure to carry healthy snacks such as roasted channa, makhana, nuts, or fruit to munch in your break time.

3.    Stay hydrated- Drinking water frequently not only keeps you fresh and energized but also does good to your vocal cord by lubricating it and aiding in the production of mucus.

4.    Correct Posture- Maintain correct posture while sitting and standing to avoid spinal and neck problems. In case of long hours of standing, take a break in between to stretch or sit every now and then.

5.    Use 20-20-20 rule to avoid eye strain- As teachers your routine involves a lot of near intense work like reading and writing, often in front of digital screens which tends to cause strain in your eyes. To avoid this, start following the 20-20-20 rule,i.e. look way from your screen every 20 minutes at a distance of 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

6.    Allocate some time for self-care- In order to be able to deliver the best to your students, it is important to take care of yourself by indulging into hobbies or activities or that rejuvenate you like meditation, exercise, nap break, spending time with family and friends, etc.