APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

  Gut health – Indicator of good immunity? What is gut health? Gut health is the controlling center of simple and complex processes in stomach. It is said around 80 % of total health issue crops from stomach health. Around 70% of T cells, immune cells are integrated in gut, proving this, poor gut health means poor immunity. Poor gut health is directly linked to chronic gastrointestinal (GI) issues like Irritable bowel movement (IBS), lactose and gluten intolerance, chron’s and celiac diseases. Good gut health is foundation to good health. Let us review top and not so good foods influencing gut health.   Top foods which are useful for healing distressed gut and fixing immunity issues 1. Prebiotics: - Prebiotics are wonder foods, which flourish the growth of good bacterial strains required for maintain gut integrity. Foods like bananas, onion, garlic, inulin fiber are great examples of prebiotic foods. 2. Probiotics: -Probiotics are great in maintaining symbiotic association of ...

  Biscuits, Are they healthy for Children? Biscuits are an all-time favourite snack for children. But, is our child’s craving for these treats causing harm to their health? Children need healthy foods and nutritious snacks as they are growing. Since snacks add to the total calorie intake per day, eating healthy snacks is important. Most mothers see biscuits as an easy and healthy snack option, thanks to the commercials that present biscuits as a substitute for fruits, milk, and grains, filled with energy, vitamins and minerals. But we need to realize this, biscuits cannot replace your child’s healthy meal options.    Truth about the Ingredients in a Biscuit The main ingredients in a  biscuit are  wheat flour, sugar, fat, and water. They are mixed with other minor ingredients (baking powder,  milk, emulsifiers and preservatives)  Wheat flour  – sounds healthy, right? But this is not the ‘whole’ wheat flour which is used to make rotis .It ...

  Boosting Immunity among the Elderly   COVID 19 has undoubtedly taken a toll on everyone’s health, especially the elderly (above 60 years) since they are more prone to being affected by it. In addition, the reason is that their immunity is not strong enough to combat the disease. A healthy immune system is vital for protecting against pathogenic organisms, like bacteria, viruses and keeping the body safe from infection and illness. However, the efficient functioning of the immune system declines with age – a process known as immunosenescence. This is why older adults are more at  risk of severe complications from the coronavirus outbreak , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  ( https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/9287121 ) The importance of nutrition for Elderly A healthy diet is key to a strong immunity. As you age, there is a change in the eating habits and nutritional needs of the person. In addition, the negative implication of changing n...

  Protein for Covid-19 Management During this stressful time when the whole world is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on your health has become a priority. The importance of adequate nutrition cannot be emphasized more than in the current scenario. Proteins, in particular with their role in upgrading your immune system and aiding recovery from COVID-19.   During this stressful time when the whole world is struggling with the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on your health has become a priority.  The importance of adequate nutrition cannot be emphasized more than in the current scenario. Proteins, in particular with their role in upgrading your immune system and aiding recovery from COVID-19. COVID - 19 has serious consequences in your body COVID - 19 is caused by the virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), that mainly affects the respiratory system. This disease can manifest without symptoms or with mild infection of the u...