Incorporate fiber rich foods like beans, whole grains, Fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds in your diet as they prevent over eating and help in proper absorption of nutrients, maintain healthy weight and also help prevent high cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Taking 1tbsp Flax-seeds everyday helps regulate Cholesterol and blood sugar levels and also helps prevent Arthritis due to its high fiber content and presence Omega 3 fatty acids
Brown Rice is high in fiber, selenium and magnesium. It helps burn fat and satisfying appetite. It also helps maintain a healthy nervous system and lowers cholesterol.
Take on teaspoon of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it empty stomach. It helps in weight loss.
Soak one 5g-10g Fenugreek seeds (methi seeds) overnight in water and taking the seeds empty stomach in the morning helps regulate blood sugar levels and reducing triglycerides as it contains a specialized type of soluble fiber “Galactomannan”
Two cloves of garlic with one teaspoon honey helps prevent obesity, heart disease and joint disorders
Acidity: Soak 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds (saunf) overnight in water and drink the water in the morning hels prevent acidity.
Heart Friendly Tips
Avoid Table salt
Sugar consumption should not exceed more than 15g-20g/day i.e 3tsp-4tsp/day
Fat consumption should not exceed 15g/day I.e 3tsp/day which includes oil, butter and ghee
Consume 3-4 servings of vegetables/day and 2-3 servings of fruits/day
Avoid smoking and excess consumption of alcohol
Exercise each day for at least half an hour to forty five minutes as it helps reduce stress and anxiety.
The Label Language
Fats
Fat free: Less than 0.5 grams per serving
Low saturated fat: 1 gram or less per serving
Low fat: 3 grams or less per serving
Reduced Fat: At least 25% less fat than regular version
Light in fat: Half the fat of the regular version
Calories
Calorie free: Less than 5 calories per serving
Low calorie: 40 calories or less per serving
Reduced or less: At least 25% fewer calories than regular version
Light or lite: half the fat or a third of the calories of regular version
Sodium
Free or salt free: Less than 5 milligrams per serving
Very low sodium: 35 milligrams or less per serving
Low sodium: 140 milligrams or less per serving
Low sodium meal: 140 milligrams or less per 100 grams
Reduced or less: At least 25% less than regular version
Light in sodium: Half the sodium of the regular version
Unsalted or No salt added to the product: No salt added during processing