APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

People who rarely fall ill and are able to undertake strenuous tasks are said to have a strong constitution. When talking in terms of health, constitution refers to a person s physical and mental strength. The stronger your constitution, the healthier you are. Having a strong constitution also makes treatment more effective in case you do fall ill. Here are a few tips to help build a strong constitution. Eat a well-balanced diet: Missing out on important nutrients may not have immediate effects, but in the long run, will cause deficiencies and harm your constitution. Not following a healthy diet is also one of the most common reasons for reduced immunity. In a day you must eat 2-3 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables and at least one serving of carbs and proteins. Drink plenty of water: It isn t enough to give your body all the nutrients it requires, you must also drink plenty of water so that your body can absorb these nutrients. Water plays an important role in every process of th...

A little extra olive oil might be good for your blood vessels. People with atherosclerosis showed significant improvement in inflammation and endothermic (the cells lining of vessels. In addition to its high mufa (mono unsaturated fatty acid) content, olive oil (specially the extra virgin varient) has atleast 28 different groups of phytochemicals which help in vasodilation (enlarging of arteries which in response control blood pressure. Atleast 2 tablespoons daily might help to control blood pressure and manage lipid profile Posted by Dt. Apeksha Thakkar

Rice is the one of the most common non-allergen,very useful for the people who have gluten sensitivity(which is largely present in wheat and its products). Rice is Low in Sodium, unlike chapatis,makes an ideal meal for those who have troubles managing hypertension. Besides it also has very negligible traces of sugar and Fat, which can be helpful for weight watchers. Rice Bran oil which is made from the bran of the rice is very effective in cholesterol management. Brown rice could be a wiser choice to consume, as the outer layer of the rice is retained,making it high in fiber with most of the nutrients preserved. White rice is further processed and polished resulting in loss of vital nutrients during milling. Rice has many ingredients associated with it, as listed below. Carbs: A good source of carbohydrates, in many cases and the main source of carbohydrates, it has digestible starch. This is both the best and the worst part of rice. The human digestive system lacks the enzyme required...

Cranberries are rich in folate, vitamin c, vitamin b12 and trace calcium. This makes it ideal for the expectant mothers as the above all nutrients are very much needed for the healthy development of the baby. Consuming cranberries during pregnancy helps in fighting off urinary tract infections (uti), reduces constipation. Cranberries are also beneficial for weight management, as they are high in water content and keep one hydrated. Cranberries are known for various healing and protecting properties.

The immune systems in your body are always at work trying to fend of many of the attacks that happen on it every day. Although it is able to protect the body most of the time, sometimes it fails in doing so. While medicines can help to restore the balance, it is advisable to include certain food items in your diet, which boost the immune system naturally. Let's take a look at six vegetables which can help your immune system in getting supercharged: Ginger  - This food item is very good in regulating mobility within the gut and regulating bowel movement and is also known to relieve nausea,cramping and bloating. Ginger is also known to have many anti-inflammatory properties as well as being an antioxidant and antimicrobial. All of this makes ginger very good for the immune system. Wheatgrass  - One of the most densely packed green nutritional food ingredients when consumed in the form of a juice, it helps the liver by increasing its ability to flush out toxins. This results in a...

 We live in a busy world and when one is so pressed for time, it may seem a good thing for him or her to do to skip a meal or two and catch up on it later. He or she should realize, though, that this is one of the worst possible things he or she could be doing to himself or herself!  Each meal that a person has, is a window for nutrients and vitamins,  which are crucial for the maintenance of good health to be ingested into the body.  When a person makes the unwise choice to go ahead and skip a meal, the ramifications may not be so evident at first.  It is to be kept in mind that the repercussions can manifest themselves in the not so distant future, all depending on the frequency of his or her missing a meal. If a person is of the opinion that he or she does not have enough time or energy to get through the day, it is for sure that skipping a meal in order to try to make more time for the things which need to be done, he or she will be unintentionally skimping ...

A kiwi looks like a fuzzy brown egg, on the inside its bright green pulp is sprinkled with a ring structured small and black seeds are superheated with important nutrients. Once an exotic fruit, kiwis have now are plentiful. Kiwis provide potassium in abundance, which help lower blood pressure and contain soluble fiber, pectin which help in cholesterol management. Being high in soluble fiber, it plays a vital role in weight loss and management. It contains powerful antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which are boon for eye health. Posted by Dt. Apeksha Thakkar 

Rice is the one of the most common non-allergen,very useful for the people who have gluten sensitivity(which is largely present in wheat and its products). Rice is Low in Sodium, unlike chapatis,makes an ideal meal for those who have troubles managing hypertension. Besides it also has very negligible traces of sugar and Fat, which can be helpful for weight watchers. Rice Bran oil which is made from the bran of the rice is very effective in cholesterol management. Brown rice could be a wiser choice to consume, as the outer layer of the rice is retained,making it high in fiber with most of the nutrients preserved. White rice is further processed and polished resulting in loss of vital nutrients during milling. Rice has many ingredients associated with it, as listed below. Carbs: A good source of carbohydrates, in many cases and the main source of carbohydrates, it has digestible starch. This is both the best and the worst part of rice. The human digestive system lacks the enzyme requ...