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Nutrition through the ages

Nutrition through the ages

Nutrition as an idea actually sprouted eons ago. Th e first record about nutrition was found carved in a stone tablet in Babylon around the time 2500 BC. Those who suffered at that time were given the advice to not eat onions for three days. Studying nutriti on as a subject was, probably, studied in 6th century BC. The food that classified as hot, were items like meats, ginger, and hot spices. While items like green vegetables were considered cold in I ndia, China, Malaya and Persia. T he Chinese physician considered diseases as defi ciencies of elements like fire, earth, wood, and metals. In the Bible in the book of David, it is recorded that he and his companions were allowed to eat what they preferred , vegetables and pulses and the king and his people ate fine food and wine. After ten days, their health was compared with that of the king’s men, who were found to be of inferior health . Antoine Lavoisier became famous for saying life is chemical processes. He went on to design a calorimeter o f measure the heat produced by working and also by eating different food. Hippocrates (Greece, ca 460 BC – ca 370 BC ) was the first to see fo od had something important in it .
The basics of nutrition

The basics of nutrition

There is considerable overlap between two allied subjects, nutrition and dietetics , which is quite natural. To put it succinctly , nutrit ion is the theoretical science or looking into food for the vari ous nutrients and their action and benefits to the body and their reactions and adverse effects or harm to human beings. Dietetics, on the other hand, looks first into the requirements of the body in health and sickness and selects the nutrients requirements and decides the food that is best suited. By and large , the nutritionist’s field is food industry and the dietitians is the hospital. All healthcare providers are involved in all aspects of food. Nutrient s are of two types. One is that we require in large quantities and these are also called macronutrients. These can be called energy nutrients for they provide the bulk of the energy the body needs. Energy is measured in kilocalories (kcal) or Joules. For the academically minded 1 kcal equals 4. 186 k ilo j oules . Carbohydrates : Among the macronutrients, carbohydrates are, by large the biggest contributor. 1gramme of carbohydrate gives the body 4 kcal or 16.8 kilojoules of energy. Carbohydrates, as the name indicates, are chemical compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Be healthy with Nutribullet products and accessories

Be healthy with Nutribullet products and accessories

Nutribullet has a few competitors, out of which none are nutrition extractors. Juicers and blenders are fundamentally different from Nutribullet in their functions, and the end processed food. This article examines the various products under the Nutribullet umbrella and how each has been designed and made for a very specific purpose. Nutribullet 600 Nutribullet 600, an entry level machine, is powered by a 600-watt motor and intended as a single serve, compact, high-end blender capable of shredding, chopping, grinding, as well as acting as a nutrition extractor for smaller quantities. It comes with a separate milling blade to ensure dry grinding as well. It is slightly low-powered and the product smoothness suffers depending on the ingredients used. It comes with only one extractor blade, one milling blade and a jar of 24-ounce capacity. It is the quietest of the three models. Nutribullet 900 Nutribullet 900 is the next higher level blender. It has a 900-watt motor, operates at higher speeds and higher capacity and gives better smoothness of the smoothies produced even with harder ingredients. It does not have a separate milling blade. It comes with 2 extractor blades and a 32-ounce jar. It is the most popular model. Latest models have redesigned the extractor blades and are able to handle ice cubes also.
Top 4 health risks for men

Top 4 health risks for men

If you’re a man, until you hit your late 30s, health issues are the last thing on your mind. When they do start nagging you, you begin off small; let’s say with an aching back or a knee. However, with age, health concerns shift to bigger problems such as cancer, erectile dysfunction, heart diseases and even dementia, which is on the rise today. Listed below are the most-heard health problems of men, along with tips for diagnosis and prevention. Cardiovascular problems According to the American Heart Association, an average of 2 in every 3 adult men suffers from some variant of cardiovascular disease. In fact, stroke and heart diseases are one of the leading causes of men’s death in the USA. In order to avoid being plagued with it, there are several things that men can do to reduce the risk. These include: Get cholesterol levels checked every five years after they turn 25 Keep their blood pressure under control Quit smoking and drinking Increase their physical activity to minimum 30 minutes every day, and most days of the week Eat a less fat-based diet and a more plant-based diet Erectile dysfunction ED is more common than we think, specially among men who have had their prostate removed or those with diabetes.
Everything you need to know about nutritional health consultation

Everything you need to know about nutritional health consultation

Thousands of diet plans, hundreds of exercise regimes, ample of free advice and conflicting information on the internet makes newbies aiming at shedding those extra pounds frustrated, disappointed, and hopeless! What’s worse, the concept of optimal nutrition undergoes a change every decade adding to the woes of those who thought they did it right. The best remedy, therefore, for people with health issues, weight problems and nutrient deficiency is to seek professional nutritional health consultation. Nutrient health consultation is designed to help everyone who is looking for a diet overhaul, manage a medical condition, fine-tune food choices, and the like. Nutritional health consultation and dietary intervention is known to benefit people with heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, allergies, pre-diabetic conditions, diabetes, IBS, celiac disease, obesity, weight normalization, convalescence, pregnancy etc. Since no two bodies are alike, the nutritional requirements for every individual is unique and that’s why personal nutrition consultation especially helps. The nutritionist incorporates useful cues from your tendencies, lifestyles, body requirements to design a unique and balanced plan. Nutritional health consultation begins with a questionnaire that requires you to fill in critical information about ongoing medications, supplements, surgeries, allergies, stress levels, lifestyle, sleep patterns, energy levels, activity etc.
Benefits of health consultation

Benefits of health consultation

Health consultation (medical/general consultation) is a regular appointment between a general physician and a patient which aims on discussing the health status of the client. During the consultation session, the doctor will ask you several questions and conduct a checkup based on your medical issue. Although, health consultation is just not restricted to general physicians, one can also approach a specialist for specific kind of physical or mental distresses. The following are some benefits that exactly explain why one should regularly consult their doctor. Diagnosis If you are feeling under the weather especially for a long period of time, you should unquestionably pay a visit to your doctor. He/she will accurately take all the required measures to assess your health condition. This can lead to an early detection of any possible chronic or damaging disease which will help your doctor implement effective preventive action on time. Tracking improvement in health You should frequently arrange appointments with your doctor if you have recently combated with a disease. Regularly consulting your doctor will help you keep your health matters on the right track. If unfortunately, anything seems to wrong, your doctor can help stabilize your body functions in time. Routine checkups These kinds of checkups may not seem like a big deal but they are especially beneficial for children and older people.
Five major health concerns for women

Five major health concerns for women

In today’s fast paced life, taking care of your health should be your primary concern. With hectic work schedules, deadlines to meet, office politics to handle and most important of all, just getting the work done properly can be very stressful. Stress is the number one killer, and stress management is key, to maintain a healthy outlook and lifestyle for that matter. Despite taking all the necessary steps and precautions, womens health is normally affected by these five major health concerns: Heart disease: Feeling out of breath, not being able to perform physical activities, even when walking up a short flight of stairs feels like a burden, these are indicators of the first signs of heart trouble. Heart disease is considered the number one killer affecting womens health, with staggering statistics of 29% deaths caused due to various heart-related ailments. Symptoms in women tend to be underdiagnosed which is quite alarming. Breast cancer: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting women’s health, being one of the leading cause of premature deaths in women. Factors which contribute to the developing signs include obesity, increasing age, genetic mutations, family history of breast cancer among others. Osteoporosis: Bone health is equally important and should be taken care of since Osteoporosis affects more than 44 million people in the country, 68% percent being women.