A Health Phenomenon: Fast facts on fasting
www.financialexpress.com According to Sreemathy Venkatraman, a wellness nutritionist, clinical dietician and founder of Mitha Ahara: Eat to Live, intermittent fasting can lead to: Better control over blood sugar levels Pred
August 21, 2022
Doctor Vikatan: White sugar, country sugar, blackcurrant… which is the best?
www.vikatan.com What is the benefit of using native sugar instead of white sugar? Is the sweet potato better, black pepper better? What is the difference between the two? What and how much to use? Bangalore-based clinical die
September 4, 2022
Sunshine on my mind: How deficiency of vitamin D may harm mental health
www.financialexpress.com Sreemathy Venkatraman, chief clinical dietician at Trustwell Hospitals and founder of Mitha Ahara: Eat to live, specifically points to dementia, which causes forgetfulness. “So, not just bone and mu
April 10, 2023
Think before you drink: When your beverage causes dehydration
www.financialexpress.com “About 60% of the human body comprises water,” says Sreemathy Venkatraman, a wellness nutritionist, clinical dietician, and founder of Mitha Ahara: Eat to Live. It’s vital for our metabolic func
April 10, 2023
Nutrition powerhouse! Superfoods for all
www.financialexpress.com Sreemathy Venkatraman, a wellness nutritionist, clinical dietician, and founder of Mitha Ahara: Eat to Live, recommends including “turmeric, amla, moringa, fresh coconut, raw and ripe bananas, and b
April 10, 2023
How can one address or reduce loud burping?
www.vikatan.com Burping is a problem faced by people of all ages. This happens because you swallow a large amount of air while eating. ``It hasn't been like that for so long... Why should this problem come up suddenly?'' Some may ask. The body will try to expel the excess air that has been taken in. Learn More
Is it acceptable to offer ketchup and sauce to children who are picky eaters?
www.vikatan.com These types of sauces are very high in sodium. Soy sauce in particular contains more than five thousand milligrams of sodium per 100 grams. The World Health Organization recommends that 2300 milligrams or 5 grams of sodium per day is sufficient for us. So let's calculate the amount of sodium added to our body through these sauces. Learn More
Why is all-purpose flour (maida) recommended for sick patients?
www.vikatan.com Maida is refined starch. It is bleached with chemicals. So there is no alternative to maida being unhealthy. Bread is often given to people with poor health because it is easily digestible. Now often bread is not recommended. In return they ask to give idli or idiyappam. They are easily digestible when steamed. Learn More
Can consuming mangoes lead to the development of tumors?
www.vikatan.com Mango hot is a misconception as far as allopathic medicine is concerned. Some people say that if they eat chocolate, chips, etc., pimples on their face increase. This can happen to people who already have oily skin. Not everyone who eats chocolate gets pimples like this. Mango is similar. According to Ayurvedic medicine, mangoes are believed to be hot. According to Ayurveda, in Vada-Pitta-Kapam sections, it is said that people suffering from Pitta disease may experience fever and lumps when they eat mangoes. Learn More
Should we consume nuts in their natural state or should we soak and peel them before eating?
www.vikatan.com It is best to eat almonds soaked in water. Soak it in warm water overnight and peel off the skin and eat it the next day. There is phytate or phytic acid (Phytic acid or Phytates) in the skin of almonds. By eating almonds as they are, the phytic acid prevents our body from absorbing other nutrients including magnesium. Learn More
6. Is it advisable to consume milk in the night??
www.vikatan.com The first thing to do is stop comparing your life to someone else's. This applies to all things. It should be followed most importantly in diet. If your friend has a habit of drinking milk every night at home, it might be acceptable to them. Drinking milk can cause lactose intolerance in some people. That means packet milk, cow's milk, buffalo milk, organic milk, whatever, they run towards the toilet within an hour of drinking milk. Babies who are forced to breastfeed in the morning may feel hungry or very uncomfortable. So those who feel like that don't need milk. Learn More
7. Can I consume coconut Oil daily??
www.vikatan.com Coconut oil contains medium chain triglycerides. It is essential for the body, especially the brain. Our ancestors used coconut and coconut oil in cooking because of their medicinal properties. Many people were scared and started avoiding the use of coconut because of the propaganda that adding coconut or coconut oil will increase cholesterol and bad fat in the body. Learn More
Mitha Aahara – Eat to Live
Financial Express - 3/07/2022 Mitha Aahara featured in Diaspora times Global edition. Happy and honoured that our Food as a powerful healing tool in mental health conditions is recognised. The Gut Brain connection and personalised eat healthy plans have given amazing results in our clients. The mitha Aahara team takes a bow for its recognition.
Eat When Hungry, Understand Your Cravings: Expert Shares 8 Food Habits For Weight Loss.
www.onlymyhealth.com Ask anyone with a successful weight loss journey and he/she will tell you the importance diet plays in it. In fact, several studies suggest that when it comes to losing weight, food plays a more important role than exercise. Learn More
Why Eating Too Little For Weight Loss Is A Bad Strategy: Know Its Impact On Body
www.onlymyhealth.com In our Indian culture, ‘eating until satisfied and not full’ is generally the norm. No wonder, the obesity levels are high and are set to triple between 2010 and 2040, as per a study published on the USA’s National Institute Of Health (NIH). Learn More