Nutrients & more...

We all have come across "new improved packaging" way more often than actual improvement in the product itself. So, we end up buying new packets instead of new products.  Here are a few examples: Cholesterol free oil These oils claim to be heart healthy. The fact of the matter being that none of the refined oils or unrefined oils have cholesterol!! Even when it is not stated, the oils don't have cholesterol. Fact check: Cholesterol is made in the liver when excess fat is eaten. Ice cream  The so called cream is actually hydrogenated fats which are excessively harmful for your heart. Take a look at the ingredients of the 'Baskin Robbins' chocolate ice cream. Cream, Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Corn Syrup, Mousse Base (Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Corn Syrup Solids, Sodium Caseinate, Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Mono and Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Acetylated Monoglycerides, Guar Gum, Carrageenan), Chocolate Liquor and Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Whey Pow

After delivery many new mothers have to deal with 'baby blues'. New mothers feel sad, anxious, irritable and weepy during this period. The hormones of a woman are stabilizing themselves and its natural to feel a little overwhelmed. Psychological support and help are needed by the mother to overcome these blues. image When this anxiety period lasts for more than 2 weeks , It develops into 'post partum depression' and you might need professional help. Post-partum depression - How diet can help? Though much is to be learned about postpartum depression, there are a few nutrients which have been found to help in overcoming PPD in new mothers. ·          Riboflavin- it’s also known as vit. B2. It is part of the b-complex vitamins. The Osaka maternal and child health study conducted in Japan on more than 800 women observed that riboflavin intake helped in post partum depression. Eggs, salmon, tofu, avocado, milk, mushrooms, spinach, almonds are some