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What are some interesting facts about the human heart ?

Wed, 15 May 2019 14:49:00 +0000

1.Heart muscle fibre is different from the skeletal muscles.

2.Enormous amount of mitochodndria provides an sufficient amount of an energy.

3.Systolic blood pressure comes from the heart contraction.

4.If your heart is in sinus rhythm on an EKG tracing, your are OK.

5.If you have atrial fibrillation on the EKG the heart muscle cells are less coordinated

and you may need a blood thinner to prevent a clot.

6.Perhaps the most amazing thing is that we are not normally aware of our heart or the action of the aorta.

LIFESTYLE FACTORS:

lifestyle factors

1.exercise

2.Mediterranean

3.diet

4.no smoking

5.drinking responsibly

our hearts will beat until a ripe old age.

-SIDDARTH KAPOOR

Why do unhealthy foods taste better than healthy foods? Why does healthy food taste bad but unhealthy food tastes good?

Tue, 14 May 2019 14:39:00 +0000

junk food and processed food are related to a peice of engineering to get it attracted and can market its value on a platform.

Howard Moskowitz,the market researcher and psychophysicist who did a PhD on taste, discovered in the concept for sugar, and helped processed food companies max out on sugar and other ingredients to help them sell more.

Maybe it does taste good, but the reason it's addictive is because of the sugar rush that both causes a dopamine rush, and that wreaks havoc with your hormones, floods your bloodstream with too much sugar all at once, gets cleared away by insulin, stored as fat, and then leave you hungry again.

-SIDDARTH KAPOOR

SOME POINTS FOR JUNK FOOD :

1.These components release the brain the pleasure inducing neurotransmitters, dopamine and oxytocin in the body.

2.Hence people crave for these sugar, fatty and salty foods which is touted as tasty

3.The healthy foods are tasty for those who are used to them, the one which contains right amount and fat, low sugar and salt with no added additives.

4.Unhealthy foods are associated with obesity, hypertension because they are high in calories and fat.

5.Healthy foods contain right amount of fat. Foods like fruits, nuts, seeds, roasted grams or dals with little spice, Chickpeas, boiled or baked roots with little salt regular roti with Lentil vegetable, curd rice , spicy Flattened rice are perfect for food lovers. Aren’t these tasty?

Best Food Tips For Diabetes

Tue, 14 May 2019 12:07:00 +0000

FATTY FISH,

Fatty fish is one of the healthiest foods on the planet.

Salmon, sardines, herring, anchovies and mackerel are great sources of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, which have major benefits for heart health.

Getting enough of these fats on a regular basis is especially important for diabetics, who have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

DHA and EPA protect the cells that line your blood vessels, reduce markers of inflammationand improve the way your arteries function after eating.

A number of observational studies suggest that people who eat fatty fish regularly have a lower risk of heart failure and are less likely to die from heart disease .

In studies, older men and women who consumed fatty fish 5–7 days per week for 8 weeks had significant reductions in triglycerides and inflammatory markers.

Fish is also a great source of high-quality protein, which helps you feel full and increases your metabolic rate

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Eggs improve risk factors for heart disease, promote good blood sugar control, protect eye health and keep you feeling full.

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are a wonderful food for people with diabetes.

They're extremely high in fiber, yet low in digestible carbs.

In fact, 11 of the 12 grams of carbs in a 28-gram (1-oz) serving of chia seeds are fiber, which doesn't raise blood sugar.

The viscous fiber in chia seeds can actually lower your blood sugar levels by slowing down the rate at which food moves through your gut and is absorbed.

Chia seeds may help you achieve a healthy weight because fiber reduces hunger and makes you feel full. In addition, fiber can decrease the amount of calories you absorb from other foods eaten at the same meal.

Additionally, chia seeds have been shown to reduce blood pressure and inflammatory markers.

BOTTOM LINE:Chia seeds contain high amounts of fiber, are low in digestible carbs and may decrease blood pressure and inflammation.