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Craving sugar? Here are five reasons why

When we are on the weight loss journey, craving sugar can reverse the healthy changes. "Struggling with sugar cravings while striving to manage your weight and embrace healthier choices can be tough. Swipe to discover the main reasons behind those cravings and find solutions," wrote Nutritionist Marina Wright. Here are five reasons why we crave sugar.

Published 856 days ago

Infertility: 11 foods that can improve your fertility and not raise blood sugar

Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health and fertility. In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz of HT Lifestyle, Dr Priyanka Dilip Kumar, Senior Consultant - Reproductive Medicine and High-Risk Obstetrician, highlighted 12 foods that are low on the glycemic index, meaning they do not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels, while providing essential nutrients that improve fertility -

Published 910 days ago

Why do we crave sweets? Dietitian answers

Often, we feel that we are craving sweets and the urge to consume sweets is uncontrollable. However, this can be associated with a lot of reasons. "Understanding why it can happen can help you reduce your cravings, make more intentional choices, and feel more in control around food," wrote Dietitian Samantha Cassetty as she explained the reasons of sweet cravings.

Published 988 days ago

Ways to reduce added sugar in the diet

We have enough reasons to reduce sugar intake in the diet. Consumption of food with reduced sugar helps in inducing better sleep, improving energy levels of the body and improving skin health. It also helps in reducing the risk of multiple diseases. "It’s very easy (and common!) to overconsume added sugars, given the amount of sugars added to everyday foods. But there are plenty of reasons to try to eat less added sugar," wrote Dietitian Samantha Cassetty. Here are a few ways to reduce added sugar in the diet.

Published 1006 days ago

Tips to reduce sugar cravings: Nutritionist shares

We all have sugar cravings – the intense urge to gorge on something sweet. However, this can stem from a health condition – usually it happens due to imbalance in blood sugar levels. However, sugar cravings need to be reduced for a healthier life. Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee shared a few tips.

Updated 1120 days ago

5 foods that reduce sugar cravings

"Sugar cravings are often triggered by dehydration, Magnesium deficiency, irregular eating habits. Sugar is one of the culprits for hormonal Imbalance and bad gut health! It can be improved by dietary and lifestyle changes," writes Dietician Manpreet Kalra in her recent Instagram post.

Published 1170 days ago

5 amazing benefits of mishri or rock sugar

"Mishri/Sita is an unrefined form of natural sugar and is highly praised for its medicinal qualities. It is considered the best natural sugar with versatility," says, Dr. Varalakshmi, Ayurvedic Doctor and Wellness Coach, in her recent Instagram post. She further shared some amazing benefits of eating mishri.

Updated 1298 days ago

Diabetes: 5 easy health tips to reduce blood sugar levels to nondiabetic level

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic health diseases in India and what makes it worse is the list of complications that it causes like eye problems, kidney disease, nerve damage, heart disease, etc. With around 400 million people affected by this disease worldwide, managing and spreading awareness about it is very crucial. Explaining in simple words, insulin released by the pancreas helps in regulating blood sugar levels in the body and in the condition of diabetes, either enough insulin is not released or the body is not able to make enough usage of insulin. This leads to increased levels of blood sugar, which further leads to serious health problems. There is no specific treatment for diabetes but rather a range of lifestyle changes that need to be incorporated into daily life. Along with these lifestyle changes, sustainable prevention plans need to be in place to help not just manage but even prevent diabetes.

Updated 1467 days ago

5 simple ways to sharpen your palate and appreciate different foods

Are you able to distinguish between the different flavours when trying out a new dish? Before getting into the details of the importance of your palate, it is important to understand the six different tastes - salty, sweet, sour, spicy, umami and bitter. There are a lot of people who eat to live and the rest live to eat. The first category will not put in many efforts into trying to understand the taste of what they put in their mouth while the latter enjoys every bite of the food they eat. To get a better taste of the flavours of a dish, you need to train your palate.

Published 1473 days ago

National Nutrition Week: 5 reasons for you to leave sugar and switch to jaggery

Jaggery is still sugar at the end of the day and should only be used very sparingly as per your preferences and dietary goals but when compared with refined sugar, opting for jaggery is a healthier choice as it will get you a few extra nutrients.

Updated 1774 days ago

Healthy sugar alternatives and their benefits

Consumption of excessive sugar may lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. If you cannot completely stay away from sugar then you can replace it with these healthy alternatives.

Published 1872 days ago

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