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Choose to Eat Healthy- Food Fiesta

March 27, 2008

 

IT’S not enough to name your favourite dish, you have to know if it’s going to be slow cooked, char grilled or rich in antioxidants. So, put aside those chopsticks you’ve been trying to master and get updated with the latest food trends to discuss over your next eco-friendly… sorry, green meal.

Look at food with a fresh palate, say trend watchers across the globe as they urge food lovers to explore the newest culinary ideas of the year. So, as ‘organic’ food transforms to ‘local’ food and ecofriendly food options turn to ‘green choices’, it seems to be the year of health and innovation for foodies across the world. While you’re being eco-sensitive, do remember to check out ‘foodprints’ before digging into your meal.

A foodprint, defined by food researchers as the amount of land required to provide one person’s nutritional needs for a year, is making news globally. Says gourmet and writer Karen Anand, “I’ve also tried out the ‘100-mile’ concept in Australia where the chefs use produce that is grown around 100 miles of a certain area. This saves on fuel and transport, besides helping local farmers too. These trends are still to take off in India. In fact, I went to an organic restaurant recently and found only two people there. Here, eco-friendly food is happening only at the micro level.”  Read more

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Healthiest meat option-Chicken

March 27, 2008

 

Chicken: The healthiest meat option • Not only does chicken taste great, but it’s also your safest bet, in terms of health. And the great part is that it can be prepared in a number of ways too — from broths, to grilled to a good old curry! Poultry also has the least amount of fat as compared to other meats like mutton and pork.

Chicken is also a good source of the trace mineral, selenium. Selenium is of fundamental importance to human health. It’s also a great source of vitamin B6, which gives your body energy. • When purchasing whole chickens, look for ones that have a solid and plump shape with a rounded breast.

Whether purchasing a whole chicken or chicken parts, the chicken should feel pliable when gently pressed, and it should not have an ‘off ’ smell. • If purchasing frozen chicken, make sure that it is frozen solid and does not have any ice deposits or freezer burn. Additionally, avoid frozen chicken that have frozen liquid in the package as this may indicate that it has been defrosted and refrozen.

Choose a slice of chicken breast (the healthiest part of a chicken) to go with your greens and mash potato

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Gain relief from Pain -SAFELY

March 24, 2008

This article is intended for the people with chronic pain caused due any reasons other than Cancer.
What is chronic pain?

Pain that lasts for 3 months or longer is called chronic. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. It’s normal for you to have pain when you are injured or ill. But pain that lasts for weeks, months, or years is not normal.

Chronic pain can occur anywhere in your body. It can range from being mild and annoying to being so bad that it gets in the way of your daily activities.

Anyone can get chronic pain. It’s more common in older adults, but it’s not a normal part of aging. Older adults are more likely to have long-term medical problems, such as diabetes or arthritis, which can lead to ongoing pain.
What causes chronic pain?

The cause of chronic pain is not always clear. It may occur because brain chemicals that usually stop pain after you get better from an illness or injury are not working right. Or damaged nerves can cause the pain. Chronic pain can also occur without a known cause.
What are the symptoms?

Common symptoms of chronic pain include:

* Mild to very bad pain that does not go away as expected.
* Pain that is shooting, burning, aching, or electrical.
* Soreness, tightness, or stiffness.

What other problems can chronic pain cause?

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Orthorexia - fixation on righteous eating

March 24, 2008

OrthorexiaYou start out on a sensible diet to look trim and slim. Give up coffee and chocolates, survive on raw vegetables. Garlic and onion? Oh! These are no good. You delve into the details of food preparation; go hunting for ‘pure’ and ‘proper’ foods. Guilt and self-loathing takes over. Slowly and steadily you are going up the mountain exhibiting an over-enthusiasm for pure eating. You forge your own dietary regime. You end up suffering from an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating that makes you a social recluse. Don’t let this happen. Get yourself treated for this addiction before it’s too late.

An unrecognised condition
Orthorexia is a modern condition but is unrecognised by the medical profession. Steven Bratman, MD, a specialist in alternative medicine from California, US coined the term ‘orthorexia’ taken from the Greek ‘ortho’ meaning true or correct in the year 1997. He described orthorexia as fixation on righteous eating. Read more

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