APT diet solutions by Apeksha Thakkar

  What type of fats do you consume? Fats are one major macronutrient like proteins and carbohydrates which are extremely important for transportation of fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E and K. They act as insulators and protective shield to vital organs from shock and trauma. Each Gram of fat provides 9 Kcal. Fats are major source of energy and can help scaling up the calorie requirements in any diet plan. Fats are amazing macronutrient, which can improve better functioning of body organs, depending upon which type of fat is taken. Fad diets advocating about making diets ‘zero fat’ can come with some serious, detrimental health issues, which are often irreversible. The key concern should be on what types of fats are consumed. Since fats are concentrated form of calories, it is significant to consume right ones in right quantities. Bad fats are detrimental for heart, leading to clogging of arteries, which manifest the predisposition of CAD, myocardial Infraction and stroke.   ...

  PCOS – Hormone and lifestyle Issue Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or Disorder, abbreviated as PCOS/PCOD occurs in 3 every 10 women of reproductive age. It is associated with high levels of male hormones (androgens) in female blood. Not all women suffering from PCOS have fertility related issues, but PCOS is surely one major contributors to hormonal imbalance and infertility. Due to intense hormonal imbalance and increased levels of male hormones, the disorder is often associated with unexplained weight gain (Obesity), irregularity in menstrual cycles, acne, mood swings, facial hair(hirsutism), depression and probably onset of T2DM. In PCOS, there could be development of multiple cysts in the women’s ovaries, which can make the process of natural conception griming, it should be understood that women with PCOS, can conceive naturally if focus she shifted to weight and lifestyle management. PCOS should not be assumed as infertility. PCOS is more of a lifestyle problem and should be tr...

  Wonder millet, Finger millet ( Nachni/Ragi)   Finger millet, commonly referred as Ragi/nachni, is a nutritious millet, which is a great inclusion for health maintenance. It is local, cheap and complete food considering Indian diets. Ragi or Finger millet generically known as ‘Eleusine Coracana’ is a gluten free, high calcium, iron, high fiber millet and a good source of protein. It has important amino acid called ‘Methionine’, an active amino acid directing synthesis of other amino acids. Ragi is gluten free is easy absorbed in intestine. Ragi adds to the richness in nutritive profile, as it is also high in B class of vitamins and folic acid (significant in synthesis of red blood cells). Ragi, known for its wow factor, can blend flawlessly in any recipe, as primary or secondary ingredient. Talking about its nutritional composition, Ragi has a gifted nutritional profile and is considered as balanced ingredient for maintaining nutrition integrity, here is the nutritional compo...

  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...