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Problem: The Misunderstanding of Iceberg Lettuce Iceberg lettuce must be one of the most criticized types of lettuce on the market today. It is often categorised as a lesser variety of lettuce than other varieties, such as romaine or spinach. Thanks to this misunderstanding, more and more people who understand the importance of healthy eating have omitted iceberg lettuce entirely from their diets. But is it true that iceberg lettuce is just sheets of cold crunch that do little more than pad out sandwiches and salad? Or does it possess qualities which one could not initially notice?  Agitation: The Need to Uncover the Truth We live in a world, where health has become a major concern for everyone, and even the food we eat is of great concern. This has made the diets based on nutrient-dense foods and making each meal count do away with such foods as iceberg lettuce. We may need this humble green, after all, not to make mistakes but to correct them. What if the iceberg lettuce contains...

Are you missing out on a nutritional powerhouse? In this crazy busy world, our diets are often lacking in the nutrients we need for optimal health. Many people are struggling to find simple ways to boost their immune system and improve digestion and overall well-being. You may be thinking is there one food that can make a big difference without the need for complicated diets or supplements. Your current diet is failing you You might be eating fruits and vegetables and still not getting the full range of nutrients your body needs. You may be dealing with digestive issues, a weakened immune system or even skin problems and you think you’re eating healthy. The truth is not all fruits are created equal. Some are nutritional powerhouses that can fill gaps in your diet and provide targeted benefits—kiwi is one of them. The Kiwi—Your secret weapon for health The kiwi also known as kiwifruit is more than just a tangy sweet fruit. It’s a nutritional dynamo packed with vitamins, minera...

Bananas are one of the most commonly available and consumed fruits in the world, due to their pleasant flavour as well as flexibility. Not only are they a delicious food stuff, but bananas have all kinds of nutritional plus points. In this blog post, let us take a deep dive into the world of bananas and see why are they called superfruit? The Nutritional Profile of Bananas Bananas: Bananas are rich in vitamins and nutrients, which helps keep you healthy overall.  Nutritive value (Banana, raw. Portion - 100 gram): Calories: 89 kcal Carbohydrates: 22.8 g Sugars: 12.2 g Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g Protein: 1.09 g Potassium: 358 mg Vitamin C: 8.7 mg Vitamin B6: 0.367 mg Magnesium: 27 mg Manganese: 0.27 mg Total Folate: 20 µg Source:  USDA Rich in potassium — a mineral that is vital for heart health and muscle function, as well as maintaining fluid balance w...

Obesity is an accumulation of an excessive amount of body fat, it is a complex disease. It is a medical problem that elevates the risk of different health problems and other diseases. Obesity is often measured by Body Mass Index (BMI). According to World Health Organization BMI greater than or equal to 30 is known as obesity. Though BMI has some limitations. Role of hormones in obesity: Role of Ghrelin This hormone influences eating behavior through direct or indirect effects on the brain. Neuropeptide-Y (NPY) is a hormone-like factor in the brain, that probably stimulates appetite. Although a number of signals can affect the ghrelin and leptin hormone, linked with NPY secretion to daily feeding pattern. Ghrelin sometimes called a hunger hormone. It is polypeptide in nature and produced in the stomach. Ghrelin level increases before a meal and quickly falls after food intake. The increase in ghrelin level appears to stimulate NPY, thus encouraging feeding. Role...

Jackfruit is a tropical fruit that is native to India's western coast and it has increased in popularity in recent years in other countries also. Among all other fruits in the world, it is the largest tree fruit. Jackfruits can be eaten in two forms that are ripe and unripe. Ripe form taste's very sweet (ripe form can be eaten as it is) and unripe form gives the texture of chicken (unripe form needs to be cooked before eating). Many people also call it a vegetarian chicken. Also, the seeds can be eaten after cooking. In total, they are very much nutritious and contain many health-promoting nutrients which have lots of health benefits. So, this blog will discuss the nutritive value and different health benefits of jackfruits and some interesting facts about them. Nutritive value (Jackfruit, raw. Portion - 100 gram): Energy - 95 kcal Protein - 1.72 g Total lipid (fat) -0.64 g Carbohydrate, by difference - 23.25 g Fiber, total dietary - 1.5 g Sugars, total including ...

When it comes to popular fruits Apples are up there somewhere at the top due to their many health benefits. As you know a popular saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is because of the numerous health benefits it has. So, in this blog, we are going to talk about the health benefits of eating apples regularly. Before knowing the benefits we must know what nutrients it contains! So the nutritional value of an apple is given below. Nutritional value Apple, with skin (100 gm): Energy - 52 kcal Protein - 0.26 gram Total lipid (fat) - 0.17 g Carbohydrate - 13.81 g Fiber, total dietary - 2.4 g Cholesterol - 0 mg Calcium, Ca - 6 mg Iron, Fe - 0.12 mg Phosphorus - 11 mg Potassium - 107 mg Sodium - 1 mg           Source: USDA Now coming to the health benefits of Apples - 1. Apples may contribute to weight loss The fiber content of apples may contribute to losing weight because it slows down the digestion...

Good health means leading a life in a healthy manner with no stress, eating healthy foods, doing meditation, and exercise. Nowadays most of us so busy that we forgot to keep an eye on our health. People are busy at their work in office or business. Also using a mobile phone plays a key role in not maintaining proper health. Because we often spend too much time using a mobile phone that we forgot to practice healthy habits. Often people sleep late at night and wakes up late in the morning that is mostly due to addiction with mobile phone and social media. Although mobile phone makes our work easy but it is to be kept in mind that don't get too much addicted so that you don't have enough time to practice healthy habits. So, the followings are few healthy habits that you can try for good health - Sleep enough Lack of sleep makes you feel tired and your concentration levels in any work may go down. In general, healthy practice is sleeping for at least 6-8 hours daily. Inc...