Nourish Well

Dietitians play a key role in public health, as they promote a healthy lifestyle through better nutrition.The role of dietitians is to counsel patients on special dietary modifications, develop dietary plans and provide dietary advice for healthy lifestyle in order to promote health and prevent disease. As lifestyle changes have become a primary reason for the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases in recent decades, it appears that nutritional therapy should play an important role in public health issues.

Wishing you all a Healthy and Happy New Year 2024

World food day 2023

Nutrition programs in different schools.Tips for selecting nutritious food

When choosing nutritious food, focus on a balanced diet that includes a variety of food groups.

Opt for fresh fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Choose lean sources of protein such as poultry, fish, and legumes.

Incorporate whole grains like brown rice and whole wheat bread for complex carbohydrates and fiber.

Limit processed foods high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats.

Read food labels to check for hidden additives and prioritize foods with fewer artificial ingredients.

Portion control is essential to avoid overeating.

Staying hydrated with water and reducing sugary beverages is also crucial for overall health
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Nutrition programs

National Nutrition Week is celebrated in India every year from 1–7 September. The theme for National Nutrition Week 2023 is “Healthy Diet Gawing Affordable for All”. This theme highlights the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to a healthy diet, regardless of their income or social status. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health, and can help you feel your best. This means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and maintain a healthy body.

This year National Nutrition Week is celebrating with the theme "Healthy Diet Gawing Affordable for All”. Join us in spreading awareness about the power of balanced diets, making healthy food choices, and embracing a lifestyle that truly nourishes our body.In a world where unhealthy eating habits are prevalent, this week serves as a wake-up call to adopt a more conscious and mindful approach towards eating. Let's embrace healthy eating habits and cultivate a nourishing lifestyle.

National Nutrition Week Celebration
Distributing prizes for the winners of healthy cookery competition

Benefits of Black Cumin or Kalonji

1. It has potent antioxidants and good for immunity

2. Effective in Lowering Cholestrol

3. It has anti-cancer properties.

4. It can reduce pneumonic infection

5. Protects against liver damage and injury.

6. Aid in controlling blood sugar

7. Good for skin and hairs

8. Prevent Stomach ulcers.

Kalonji is a well-known spice that helps in giving a nice aroma to the dishes. It is perfect for health and possesses many medicinal properties too. It is an excellent natural remedy to cure many diseases like diabetes, absent-mindedness, heart problems, constipation, skin problems, blood pressure, and pain.

Kalonji seed and oil also helps in boosting our immune system and fights against various pathogens that enter your body. It can also fight allergies again. Some studies also show that it is helpful in preventing cancer. Kalonji oil is the most potent oil as compared with other oils. Kalonji oil helps in treating rheumatism, and it is also perfect for heart and liver.


Nutritional Value of Kalonji Seeds

Kalonji is small black seeds that possess high nutritional value. Kalonji Seed or Black Seed is rich in nutrients and contain Protein, carbohydrates, fats, and oils. Kalonji oil is much better than other oil, and it contains essential fatty acids.

Kalonji is also rich in vitamins that include - Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin B2, Niacin and Vitamin C. It also contains different minerals like - Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and Selenium. The active ingredients of black seed are - Linoleic acid, Oleic acid, Thymoquinone, and Nigellone.

Side effects

Kalonji is a good flavoring agent in dishes, and it is very safe for most of the people. This doesn’t pose any side effects, when taken in small quantities. It possesses good medicinal properties, and it should be used for short term. Kalonji or black seeds are safe for children when taken in small amounts. However, when taken in large amounts, it can lead to low blood pressure or low blood sugar levels which pose a risk to lives. It is safe to add Kalonji in food during pregnancy. But, when eating it regularly or consuming in large amounts, may risk the fetus health. Its effect is not much known during breastfeeding. So, to remain on the safe side, you must avoid its use during breastfeeding. One should not take this, if you have undergone any surgery or planning to undergo any surgery. During surgery or after surgery, it can pose a risk of bleeding and might hinder your surgery. It also slows down the clotting process. Spices are warm in nature and make pose problems if you have bleeding disorders. It may pose nose bleeding problems. If you are taking Kalonji as a medicine for diabetes, then you must regularly check your blood sugar level, because it considerably lowers down blood sugar levels. Low sugar levels can lead to serious health issues. It can also lower down blood pressure considerably, and you must check your blood pressure at regular intervals and stop its use if any side effect occurs.

National Nutrition Month

Theme for this year is “feeding smart right from start”
This is observed to raise awareness about health and nutrition

This September, as we celebrate National Nutrition Month 2021, we share with you a few simple changes that you can make in your diet and the difference each can make to your health.

1. Eat a rainbow
Don't settle on just your favorite foods but fill your plate with various colorful fruits and vegetables. Our body needs a rainbow of nutrients and colors for optimal health, and each food contains specific phytonutrients such as beta-carotene and lycopene. Research suggests that food patterns that include fruits and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, and may also protect against certain types of cancer.

2. Make your diet a balanced one
Your daily diet should be a balanced one because that's what supplies vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to your body to function smoothly. Each meal must consist of: healthy fats and oil, vegetables, cereals, pulses or eggs/meat/fish, milk or curd, fruits, nuts, and seeds, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research's My Plate for the Day report. While proteins help repair and build your body tissues, fiber helps you feel full for longer and avoid unnecessary cravings.

3. Chew slowly and intentionally
Be mindful of what's on your plate and how you eat it. Look at each bite you take and chew it slowly. This helps you focus on the activity and keeps you from getting distracted and ultimately eating more than your body wants or needs. If you pay attention to what you are eating instead of distracting yourself with gadgets and chew intentionally, you will break down the food better, which may help digestion. This will also make you feel more satisfied and understand exactly when you're full.

4.Avoid sugary foods and drinks
You have heard this 'n' number of times before, but we're still going to repeat - avoid sugar-loaded foods and soft drinks since they are high in calories, which are not just bad for our teeth but also have been linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.

5.Drink more water
For optimal functioning, our body requires a good hydration level. Also, water is essential for the maintenance of health and life. On average, a sedentary adult should drink 1.5L of water per day, as water is the only liquid nutrient that is essential for body hydration and is vital for the body to function properly.
Happy National Nutrition Month!