What Is A Thyroid Gland? The thyroid gland is the largest gland in the endocrine system. The shape of the thyroid gland is of a butterfly and it is located in the neck. It produces 3 hormones: Thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3) [routinely counted as thyroid hormones] and Calcitonin. Excess or lack of thyroid hormones can […]
Category Archives: Nutrition
Possible weight loss program brings about a positive change in your life. Here are the 5 ways it does it. The program starts by looks at underlying ailments before prescribing any plan. Possible does not advocate mindless calorie counting. Instead it attacks the root causes of ill health. Possible diet focuses on superfoods that are […]
Muharram embarks the first month of the Islamic calendar [1] that follows the holy month of Ramadan. The 10th day of the Muharram month is known as the Ashura, during which the Shia Muslims commemorates the death of Husayn Ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad and mourn. On this day, the Sunni Muslims however, observe […]
Half knowledge is more dangerous than ignorance!! – Thomas B. MacaulayYes, it is true that half knowledge is worse than ignorance and especially when it is regarding any disease, that too like DIABETES. Many times we rely on articles we get on the internet without even realizing that we need to be cautious enough before […]
Medically reviewed by Ashwathy V. Pillai, Postgraduate Degree in Dietetics & Applied Nutrition Eid or Eid-al-Fitr or Eid-ul-Fitr marks a celebratory end to the stringent fasting observed in the holy month of Ramadan. Although all the Ramadan iftar recipes were a treat, the 3-day Eid-al-Fitr celebrations reach a new high in terms of food. And if you […]
We are a generation that is always in a hurry. And that is why we love options that are easier and convenient. However, is the convenient option also healthier? Today, we are talking about Brown bread vs wheat roti. So, is brown bread for weight loss healthy? Or do you think for weight loss, wheat chapati […]
Congratulations Mom to be! We thought we must tell you how to provide yourself with the right nutrients during this special journey of nine months with your baby. We know you have never thought about nutrition before your pregnancy, but now it’s important. Yes, nutrition is very important during pregnancy and that’s why we get so […]
Medically reviewed by Krupa, A Postgraduate in Food Science & Nutrition High-fiber foods are one of the most important food groups that we must include in our diet since these foods help in regulating numerous body functions. The most important role of high fiber foods is their ability to relieve constipation. Besides that, high-fiber foods are among […]
Stuffed Sprouts Paratha Recipe Parathas are a favourite among many. People love it so much that they came up with several versions like Aloo paratha, methi paratha, peas paratha, paneer paratha and so on. Slightly deviating from the traditional parathas, here we give you a slightly different version – stuffed sprouts paratha. This paratha […]
Medically reviewed by Shanmukha Priya, M.Phil and Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition In November 2016, a research conducted by an Australia-based George Institute of Global Health (GIGH) declared that on an average, Indians are consuming double the amount of WHO recommended salt intake per day. Table of Contents How much salt should you have a day? […]