Is Rice Healthy For You?
Everyone seems to be doubtful on whether rice is healthy or unhealthy. Few believe that it is good for people in losing weight and some complain about the sugar content in it. Rice is rich in carbohydrates and is good for instant energy. It has advantages and disadvantages along, but it can be made healthy with a few variations.
Rice is not fattening if you eat it in a small portion in fact it is a good source of vitamins and minerals. These days brown rice is getting popular as a healthier substitute for white rice, as promoted by a few studies around the world. The studies confirm the fact that people who consume brown rice weighed less compared to people who consumed refined grains.
The not so healthy side of rice is that it is high in glycemic index that increases the blood sugar level (more…)— this article is written by a dietitian @ FitHo
Raw Vs Cooked Food – Which Is Healthier?
Ever wondered that why is it that we eat some foods raw and some that we cook before eating. The health myth around it is that cooking the food kills bacteria and it is not safe to eat it raw. Firstly not all foods can be eaten raw for eg. meats. Meats can’t be eaten raw as it might contain the bacteria borne by the animal itself and need to be boiled and cooked to free it of the bacteria. Secondly its completely healthy to eat raw or slightly cooked vegetables as not only that they are healthiest in their natural form but each of these vegetables have distinct flavors that can only be tasted when eaten raw. Overcooking the vegetables kills the enzymes present in it making it not so nutritious and good for the health and digestion.
Here are a few tips on why to eat this and not that
How to Reduce Water Weight
Do you feel bloated sometimes from water retention, and wonder how to reduce your water weight and get rid of bloating? Many people experience the problem of bloating which is an increase of water storage in the body due to some foods and health conditions. Bloating leads to increased weight, bloated feeling and overall feeling heavy. Read on to what causes water retention and know how you can reduce water weight.
Reasons for water weight
- High level of Sodium in your body.
– Excess of sugar intake increases the hormone insulin. High level of insulin makes it difficult to get rid of sodium.
– Some medications can make the body store sodium resulting in bloating.
– PCOS, hypothyroid, menopause and other hormonal imbalances.
Tips for reducing water weight (more…)— this article is written by a dietitian @ FitHo