Dr Nitin Agrawal

Whenever you peruse through snack options in a store, looking for a fulfilling yet healthy option, it often turns out to be really challenging. This is where you might consider nuts, such as almonds or walnuts to fulfill your hunger. They both are quite healthy snacking option with rich reserves of protein, fibre, and energy. However, given the choice between almonds and walnuts, there are certain things which need to be kept in mind. ·         Energy content: Almonds contain 14 grams worth of fat, and 164 calories whereas, walnuts contain approximately 18 grams of fat but give 185 calories. Thus, we find that walnuts contain a slightly higher amount of fat than almonds, but provide more energy in the form of calories. ·         Protein content: Almonds and walnuts are both protein powerhouses – containing 13% and 9% of protein content respectively. Thus, both these nuts are great sources of protein. ...

Most people associate fibre to be good for the digestive system. It helps to add roughage and therefore helps in avoiding constipation. When we dig deeper, the fibre seems to do good not just to the stomach but to the heart as well. Those who are prone to develop heart disease should make an attempt to include more fibre in their diet and reap the rich benefits it offers There are two classifications of fibres which are Dietary and Functional Dietary are found in diet products and functional being added fibre through various food supplements. Soluble and insoluble fibre, based on their solubility in water. Most foods contain some amounts of both. The insoluble one has more digestive benefits, as it adds to the roughage. Both types have cardiac benefits. 1.      Reduces cholesterol: There is good cholesterol which is essential for the body, and there is bad cholesterol causes heart disease. What fibres do is reduce the amount of bad and overall cholest...

A stiff neck is not a serious medical condition but it can disturb your daily activities. Many people experience it at least once in their lifetime. A stiff neck is painful and creates difficulties while moving your head. It is characterized by soreness and difficulty in moving the neck. It may be accompanied by a headache, neck pain, shoulder pain, and arm pain. Try these simple remedies to gain relief: 1.      Use Cold Therapy Applying cold packs to your neck can relieve the pain by limiting the build-up of lactic acid. Ice can numb the pain and also reduce inflammation. 2.      Use heat therapy If you do not get relief within 48 hours after using the cold compress, try heat therapy. Heat therapy is a very useful method as it relaxes the tightened muscles and increases the blood flow, leading to a decrease in the stiffness of the neck. A hot water shower is also good for this ailment. 3.      Daily Mas...

Ageing is a natural process that the body undergoes as we get older. However, with the right nutrients and lifestyle choices, you need not worry about your health deteriorating as you grow older. There are certain foods that slow the ageing process and maintain your health even as you grow older. Here are some of the foods which will slow the ageing process: Walnuts Walnuts contain essential minerals and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This food helps in regulating cholesterol as well as improving digestion and immunity. All these can result in slowing the ageing of the body. Berries   One of the most important aspects of berries is their role as an anti-oxidant in the body. They prevent any damage caused due to natural oxidation that takes place as you age, and further, they help in reducing inflammations. Green vegetables Green vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals that improve the health of hair, skin, and nails to give a more youthful appearance. They ...

Do you love eating sweets and sugary foods too much and end up overdosing on them? Sweets may be delicious, but they contain an excess amount of sugar which is harmful for your health. There are several ways in which excess sugar can negatively affect your body. You may not realize that you are overdosing on your sugar intake, and hence you should consider certain warning signs which indicate that you are consuming sweets abnormally. They are as follows: You crave for sweets and sugary food constantly: the more sugar you consume, the more you will end up consuming. Having more sugar craving becomes an addictive cycle. This is not just because of the fact that your taste buds have adapted and make you get more of the sugary taste. Sugar gives you a high which is followed by a crash, similar to an actual drug. A high sugar diet causes a hormonal response in the body, like a wave. It brings you up and then you come crashing down. The body is triggered to crave for more sugar...