Tag: National
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National Nutrition Week: Can a plant-based diet help reduce the risk of Covid?
[ad_1] A recent study published by the online journal BMJ Nutrition – Prevention & Health showed that a plant-based and pescatarian (fish) diet could potentially reduce the risk of Covid infection. But to what extent is it true for the world population? Minal Shah, senior nutrition therapist at Fortis Hospital, Mulund says that it is…
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581 school students showcase innovative ideas at national meet
[ad_1] A total of 581 school students from across the country showcased their innovations at the 8th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition (NLEPC) under a government initiative aimed at fostering a culture of creativity and innovative thinking among children. The eighth edition of NLEPC, which commenced on Saturday, showcases innovative ideas of the students…
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National Nutrition Week: Low carb diet to manage diabetes
[ad_1] Diabetes is a chronic and complicated disease, but maintaining healthy range of blood sugar levels can greatly reduce the risk of complications. Management of blood sugar levels in a healthy range involves multi-pronged approach including taking care of diet, exercise, water intake, sleep hygiene, stress levels and overall lifestyle. In the National Nutrition Week,…
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National Nutrition Week 2021: Add these five fortified staples to your diet for wholesome nutrition
[ad_1] Food fortification is one of the simplest and most sustainable public health strategies to address the challenge of micronutrient deficiencies. Not only is it cost-effective, scientifically proven, and a globally recognised complementary approach, it is also a way to easily reach wider, vulnerable populations through existing food delivery systems. Fortified foods also help in…
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Sathiyan to join national camp on September 11 | More sports News
[ad_1] CHENNAI: Star paddler G Sathiyan, who is currently featuring at the Polish League, will be joining the national camp on September 11. Sathiyan had earlier sought exemption from being part of the camp which commenced on Thursday. Sathiyan, who featured at the World TT Contender in Hungary and the Czech Open last month, will…
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£2,656 a year! That’s your National Insurance bill after Boris Johnson’s tax raid | Personal Finance | Finance
[ad_1] Prime Minister Boris Johnson is said to be considering increasing National Insurance by one percent. The mooted tax hike is designed to pay for social care and cut NHS waiting lists, but will disproportionately hit younger, lower-paid workers and has caused fury. Increasing National Insurance bills by one percent would see the average employee…
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National Nutrition Week: Tips for healthy eating after giving birth
[ad_1] While the gestation period is important, the days, weeks, months after giving birth are crucial, too. Nutrition for new mothers, therefore, is of paramount importance. As we celebrate World Nutrition Week, Dr Aruna Muralidhar, senior consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Fortis La Femme Hospital, Richmond Road, Bangalore explains that for a new mom, nutrition…