Category Archives: Healthy diet

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Chronic diseases
by Lavleen Kaur

Chronic diseases caused by food choice and toxic food ingredients

“Today, more than 95% of all chronic diseases are caused by food choice, toxic food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies and lack of physical exercise.” Yes, sounds awful but true. Most of us (or I should say most of us who are health conscious) try to eat good and healthy food for a healthy body and lifestyle. We know that fruits, vegetables and whole grains are a good choice but if they a grown in depleted or contaminated soils, are we really eating healthy? You may already have heard about soil depletion but what does it mean to us? Chemicals and pesticides used nowadays to produce crops are not only hazardous for human body who consume them, but also bad for animals and our environment. Depleted soils produce crops that have very…...
Lose weight
by Lavleen Kaur

It is time for me now to lose weight

Being overweight puts you at higher risk for developing a number of health problems including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood cholesterol, stroke and some kinds of cancer. Obesity puts you at a much higher risk of these lifestyle diseases.AND THE FACT STILL IS - people only start making more healthy choices when they start seeing the consequences of living an unhealthy one. Act now! Have a wedding function to attend? Getting engaged soon? Want to look cool or hot in that dress? Just want to build up some six packs? YOU ARE PROBABLY OUT TO LOSE WEIGHT QUICKLY AND CAN SHED ANY AMOUNT OF MONEY TO ACHIEVE IT. Hang on friend. Stop, think, learn, listen and then go ahead. Some practical and real life TIPS about weight…...
Avoid hurry
by Lavleen Kaur

Avoid hurry, worry and curry

"The best doctor gives the least medicine." Best advice ever - "AVOID HURRY, WORRY AND CURRY" Patient: Doctor, I am not well, stomach remains upset and I suffer from constipation frequently. Flatulence, gas formation and acidity have become my permanent friends. Am I having a serious disease? Doctor(smiled): No my dear friend, you are alright, you don't have a disease. You are suffering from a lifestyle hazard, known as Irritable Bowl Syndrome. Just avoid HURRY, WORRY AND CURRY. Unnecessary hurry and worry leads to stress, which creates problems in the stomach, plus the rich spicy curries, triggers the problem. Although, it is difficult to avoid worries, they just come along, but yes must be ignored. A little bit of early morning rise, can manage the hurry part, Occasional home made…...
Beat the heat with Cucumber
by Lavleen Kaur

Beat the heat with Cucumber

It’s too hot today here in Chandigarh. Hot temperature outside effects our body emotions too. You might have often heard the phrase, ‘Cool as a cucumber’ used to refer to a person who is really cool :)  The vegetable also known as kheera or kakdi here in India is an excellent addition to your diet (by Dietician Lavleen) as it has more health benefits than one. Here are some of them. 1. Hydrates your body Cucumber contains 95% water and eating them is a great way to keep yourself hydrated. Not getting enough water can cause several problems as water flushes out all the toxins in your body and being a Dietitian, I strongly recommend this. 2. Prevent hangovers If the worst part about drinking alcohol for you is the early morning headache that…...
Kick out junk food
by Lavleen Kaur

8 easy ways to kick out junk food from your diet

Not to mention eating junk food can lead to obesity, numerous diseases and unhealthy lifestyle. But still people don't avoid it. What's the reaosn? People find it very difficult to throw away junk food from their life. Being a dietitian, here I am going to share some tips to help you cut down the junk food in your diet and engage into a healthy lifestyle. A lot of my friends in Chandigarh are addicted to junk food so this is for them too :)1. Clear your kitchenette: This one is really important. Throw away all junk food that is hiding in your kitchen so that you don't get tempted to eat it. 2. Donate: I know its not a good to waste food and throw it in a bin. Don't…...
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