Understanding food labels can feel overwhelming at first, but it’s a key step toward making informed, healthier choices. Food labels provide vital information about what’s inside the food you consume, from calorie counts to the nutritional value and ingredient list. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll walk you through how to read food labels effectively, so…
As the temperature rises, staying hydrated becomes essential for your health and well-being. Hydration is crucial to maintain your body's temperature, support organ function, and replenish essential minerals lost through sweat. In the summer months, we tend to lose more fluids due to increased physical activity and higher temperatures, making hydration even more important. However,…
Recommendations regarding sugar intake for pregnant women depend on weight gain and maternal blood glucose levels. A high sugar intake would not be advisable for women gaining more than the recommended weight for those women who are having difficulty controlling normal blood glucose levels, while a high sugar intake would be beneficial for women requiring…
WATER – Eat and drink your water During summer, minimum 8 glasses of water/day is required for both adults and children. Spread fluid intake throughout the day and drink past the point of feeling your thirst is quenched, since that sensation shuts off quickly once you begin to drink. REHYDRATION – The keyword to…
Mrs. Ambika Nair was invited by President, Rotary Club of Pimpri Town as Chief Guest for their program at Hotel Kalasagar, Pimpri. As a community outreach program, she gave her expertise advice in Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyle for Rotarians. The program was well attended by many Rotarians within PCMC area including dignitaries, club members…
Indian Dietetic Association in collaboration with Nucgnex conducted a on 2nd March in Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital. It was attended by the Dietitians of IDA Pune chapter, Practising Clinical Nutritionists and Students of SNDT College, Pune. Dr Satish Pattenshetti, Consultant Laparoscopic and Bariatric surgeon of DOSS, talked about Minimal Invasive Surgery from Laparoscopy to Robotic…
Ambika Nair talked about recent advances on Millets in Gluten Free Diet during launch of Bajra and Jowar Flakes Products by Skyroots on 23 Feb in Hotel Crown Plaza. She enlightened the audience with a list of foods which can be included and those that need to be excluded in a Gluten Free Diet. More…