Discovering Wellness

  :UNDERSTAND  FOOD GROUPS: Macro- Nutrients PROTEINS Let us begin with the second most important but often deficient in our Indian diet macronutrient that is Proteins. Dietary proteins perform all three main functions of nutrients in the body. Proteins are needed for the growth, maintenance and repair of body tissues. Protein helps to keep you satiated. They also help regulate the hunger hormone ghrelin that checks cravings and facilitates weight loss.  Basically proteins are building blocks of our body, hence our body needs them in a proper amount. All proteins are synthesized from amino acids. Protein can contain hundreds of amino acid units overall. All of our organs, tissues, muscles and hormones also need proteins to synthesize. After the digestion of proteins the amino acids go to complete many functions of proteins in our body.  Do you know what exactly proteins do in our body? Proteins support muscle contraction and relaxation Provide support to our body...

  :UNDERSTAND  FOOD GROUPS: Macro- Nutrients You have learnt about the types of food groups in last blog. now lets understand what are macro-nutrients and its importance! Nutrients are chemical compounds of food that are capable of performing specific functions in the body. nutrients provide nourishment essentials for the maintenance of life. There are six major nutrients which are essential for life. we categories these as macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients. Six major nutrients-  Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins Minerals Water These six nutrients are building blocks of our body. You are what you eat. Hence you must choose correct amount of food items which provides all these essential nutrients in correct amount. Diet containing a variety of food items from all different food groups as mentioned in the last blog is important to get all these nutrients. We need wide range of nutrients throughout our life to keep one  healthy.  Each nutrient has specific ro...

  :UNDERSTAND  FOOD GROUPS: Vadani kaval ghetaa naam ghyaa shri-hariche | Sahaj havan hote naam ghetaa phukaache || Jivan kari jivitvaa anna he purna-brahma | Udar-bharan nohe jaanije yadnya-karma || Food sustains life hence it is Purna Brahma . So it's not just about filling your belly, but it's a worship of the god. This food must be eaten in the proper way, hence proper food items, arrangements, meal timings and most importantly a peaceful atmosphere while eating food is needed. Balanced diet , it is always recommended to have a balanced diet on a daily basis for a healthy life. One must choose a variety of food items in his daily diet. Healthy diet helps you to maintain and improve overall health. Once you start choosing food correctly all your food related digestive issues any metabolic disorders start to resolve more easily.   Eating a variety of food is important to get all essential nutrients which are required for optimum health. We have always seen in ...