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Know the difference - Food allergies ,Food Sensitivity and Food intolerance

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  Unravelling Difference between Food allergy ,Food sensitivity and Food Intolerance You would have heard from people, at some point in time talking about allergies? Well, for most, it’s about using common terms’ allergy’, if any food component isn’t going well down the throat. There is a spot-on differentiating criterion, to confirm whether a person is allergic, intolerant, or sensitive to specific food. All three are different from each other, hence cannot be used interchangeably. In this blog, we are going to understand basic, yet vital differences between them. How are they different? Firstly, in a tabular format let us understand fundamental differences between them. Food Allergy Food Sensitivity Food intolerance Food allergy is a reaction caused by food which can affect body organs, causing a range of symptoms from mild to life threatening conditions like anaphylaxis- a serious allergic reaction. It is seen in rare cases as low as 2% cases worldwide. They manifest symptoms urtica
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Protein intake in Diabetes Management

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Importance of proteins in diabetes management Proteins are one of the 3 major sources of energy, but body uses them only under stress and trauma, in absence of carbohydrates. Protein can be broken down to glucose less efficiently as compare to carbohydrates, leading to slightly slow insulin spikes. However, most protein sources also come with high content of fats and calories. Medical nutrition therapy plays a key role in managing insulin function. In diabetes, especially Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), insulin insensitivity and resistance are the major cause of concern, due to oscillatory blood sugar levels, it is recommended to calculate protein requirement per kg body weight rather calculating protein requirements percentage wise; simply to avoid protein malnutrition or insufficiency while on calorie restricted diet. In case, if a person suffers from complication of diabetes like diabetes neuropathy, protein intake should be well monitored. For those, who successfully manage norm
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Know the proteins you consume

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Protein content in the food is largely classified, depending on its amino acid content. They are majorly categorized as complete and incomplete. Complete proteins are the foods that supply all 9 essential amino acids in just enough quantity to support growth and development. Incomplete, on other hand possibly lack in one or more amino acids. Amino acids are building blocks of proteins and are categorized as essential and non-essential respectively. Essential amino acids are the ones which cannot be synthesized in the body; thus, they need to be supplied through dietary sources regularly. The essential ones can be processed in the body and do not need to be supplied through daily diet. Complete or incomplete protein largely depends on profile of amino acids that food has. There are 23 vital, identified amino acids which are required for human metabolic activities. The physiological state of the person largely determines its amino acids requirements. For instance, infants and growing ch
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Knowing implications of Excess Protein consumption

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  By : Apeksha Thakkar Clinical Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and Nutrigenomic Counselor 709 Excess protein consumption? Know its implications! There is a significant role, which protein play in maintenance of good health. Protein, along with other essential nutrients is important in managing biological and metabolic functions in the body. Most people eat proteins, beyond their requirements, it may be worth remembering that, as proteins are not preferred source of energy primarily used by the body. There is no organ in the body, which can store excess protein and use it later. In usual cases, protein comprises around 15 to 20 percent of total calorie requirement per day, however the percentage might highly fluctuate based on age, workouts, requirement and other biomedical parameters. Let's discuss the demerits associated with excess protein consumption:- 1. Out of proportion weight gain: -  It is important to understand that in the process on increasing extra protein conte
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Protein Requirements for Age group - 5 to 8 years

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Protein for Children (5-8 Years) After water, protein is probably the most abundant and plentiful element required for wellbeing and maintenance of body cells and tissues. An average full-term baby weighs around 2.5 kgs at birth and should be exclusively breast fed only on mothers’ milk for at least for first 6 months of life. Subsequently, during the weaning phase use of protein rich components, would help the growing infant to build a better body structure and immune response, as adult in later stages of life. Since the growth and development of growing child surges in the initial years of life, importance of protein should not be neglected. Optimal protein nourishment commencing right from the childhood, can represent overall wellbeing of an adult in future and its supply should be prioritize accordingly. In this write up, we are going to discuss on the ways where protein can be incorporated in a paediatric age group, followed by a sample diet chart to get an idea about how to go ab
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Supplementing Diet with Plant Based protein Sources

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  Supplementing Vegetarian Protein Sources Vegetarian protein sources lack in complete amino acids profile, hence developing high end risk of protein deficiency, when someone decides to go on vegan or complete vegetarian diet, it is often associated with protein deficiency. Well, that’s not the case. Vegan or vegetarian diets, if well planned can provide one with all essential nutrients. Infect, certain plant-based protein origin can provide more proteins than others. As we are aware of importance of proteins in muscle building, providing satiety and to an extent promoting weight loss let’s discuss the top listed vegetarian sources of protein, which might help vegans / vegetarians to balance out their protein requirements. 1. Lentils: - Lentils are the great source of veg proteins and they also contribute to slow digesting carbohydrates, which can delay gastric emptying. They can be eaten simply as salads or can be added in soups and gravies. 2. Edamame seeds (Pre harvested soybeans):
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Woman Wellbeing - Healthy Woman; Healthy family

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  Healthy Woman; Healthy Family Women play various roles throughout their life being a daughter, a wife or a mother. Whether she is a housewife or a working woman, women are always managing so many things. In most households, women are the primary caretakers of their family. While managing it all, women often neglect their health. Poor nutrition, a lot of work responsibility with low levels of appreciation takes a toll on their physical and mental health. A healthy woman can give rise to a healthy family. Proper nutrition and well-being of a woman can positively affect the family’s health. With increasing attention to the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, besides the rising prevalence of overweight, obesity, and lifestyle disorders affecting women later on in life, it is becoming more important that women’s health and nutrition is given priority at all stages of her life. Few tips for women to ensure good health: • Try to have a balanced, wholesome meal comprised of all the food g
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