LiveNutriFit by Doctor Anjali Hooda Sangwan: Why Sprout...

LiveNutriFit by Doctor Anjali Hooda Sangwan: Why Sprout...: Why sprout : Sprouting increases the bioavailability nutrients for example such as calcium and magnesium binds to protein making them mo...

Why Sprout...

Why sprout:

Sprouting increases the bioavailability nutrients for example such as calcium and magnesium binds to protein making them more bio-available.

·      It increases iron, zinc and vitamin C and enzymes making foods more digestible.

·      Also increase antioxidants: beta carotene, vit A, C, E, lignans

·      Converts fat to fatty acid

·      Converts protein to amino acids

·      High in insoluble fiber

·      Can help in fighting diseases such as

1.     Diabetes

2.     Fatty liver

3.     Cardiovascular diseases

4.     Depression

5.     Blood pressure

What can be sprouted?

Lentils especially Moong: Rich in digestable protein, fiber, vitamin C & A

Barley

Brown rice

Buckwheat

Brussel sprouts: Brussels sprouts account for more glucosinolate intake. Glucosinolates are important phytonutrients for our health because they are the substances acting as starting points for a variety of cancer-protective effects. All cruciferous vegetables contain glucosinolates and have great health benefits for this reason.

Sunflower: Sprouted sunflower seeds are also a rich source of iron, providing 6.77 mg for 100 grams) that can benefit people with anemia.

Radish seeds

Broccoli seeds

Alfalfa: rich in phytoestrogens, Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, F and K

Top 5:

Wheat grass high in vitamin C, B, E,

Broccoli: Most anti-cancerous due to compound called Sulforaphane

Alfalfa: easily available and DIY (do it yourself) and check extra info

Brussel: again low in calories and anti cancerous

Moong: easily available and DIY

LiveNutriFit by Doctor Anjali Hooda Sangwan: Surprising hidden calories in so called healthy fo...

LiveNutriFit by Doctor Anjali Hooda Sangwan: Surprising hidden calories in so called healthy fo...: Hummus/pesto from store and also depends if you have more than tablespoon. 1 Whole avocado. 1 King size Bowl of fruits. Banana/zucchin...

Surprising hidden calories in so called healthy foods

• Hummus/pesto from store and also depends if you have more than tablespoon.
• 1 Whole avocado.
• 1 King size Bowl of fruits.
• Banana/zucchini bread.
• Fruit cake.
• 1 Whole bunch of grapes.
• 1 Whole sweet potato.
• More than handful nuts at a time.
• Flavored milk or yogurt.
• Fruit juices.
• Commercial/packet soups.
• Thai sauces.
• More than 1 tablespoon of Ketchup.
• Oily pickles.
• Tuna/salmon in oil cans.
• Salad dressing.
• Movie sizze pop corn.
• Lemonade commercial or added sugar.
• Whole wheat cookies.
• Instant oats.

LiveNutriFit by Doctor Anjali Hooda Sangwan: Truth about the low fat yogurt

LiveNutriFit by Doctor Anjali Hooda Sangwan: Truth about the low fat yogurt: Lots of people love the low fat flavoured yogurt , surprisingly this is a hidden source of weight gain. These yogurts are so processed an...

Truth about the low fat yogurt

Lots of people love the low fat flavoured yogurt , surprisingly this is a hidden source of weight gain.
These yogurts are so processed and have high amount of processed sugars/fructose.
Continuous cosumption of these high glycemic index yogurts leads to not only weight gain and excess fat storage in the body, it also leads to insulin resistance which is a pre diabetic condition.

Replace them with plain non fat live culture yogurt and add your own fruit/raisins/dried cranberries etc. Keep an eye on portions too. Always refer to calorie counts and sizes. It may take a while to understand but then it becomes a part of daily life.

Acne and scars

Acne can be very upsetting physically and emotionally,

It can happen at any age.

It can happen to any gender.

Likely causes of Acne are:

Hormones,

PCOD

Teenage

Stress

Genetics

Food

Smoking

Hormones: too much Testosterone, DHEA.S, Estrogen. Teenage, pregnancies or oral contraceptive pills are likely usual causes.

PCOD:  Polycystic ovarian disease is of above hormones out of whack in addition to excess hair growth also contributes to acne and this cause is generally treatable.

Teenage: again basically hormonal surge during teens, usually self-limiting.

Stress: Not a known documented cause but this is a hypothesis: The way stress can increase acne is increasing stress hormones that leads to excess oily skin and sebum production leading to acne, can be treated by reducing stress and meditation.

Genetics: If your parents had it you are likely to inherit that gene of acne.

Food: Surprisingly study shows chocolates are a cause of acne, otherwise foods generally not the number one cause, 

Smoking: Conflicting studies show conflicting point of views; in fact one study in 2007 showed that smoking in adolescents may be anti-inflammatory and decrease acne, well whatever studies say, smoking is a bad idea from every point of view. I will stick with the harmful effect on acne.

Usual medications to treat acne range from benzoyl peroxide, retinols, topical clindamycin/erythromycin, and systemic antibiotics of tetracycline class like doxycycline or minocycline.

What really might work for very cystic acne are acid peels or lasers done by professionals and dermatologists, derma abrasions are reserved for scarring.

Newer dermatologists everywhere are brining in new technologies for a clearer skin, so an appointment with a dermatologist is totally worthwhile, if someone you know has been to a dermatologist already its better to take feedback before you visit them.