Healthy Eating

Whether actively training or not, whey protein supplements can add to your recommended daily allowance (RDA) of protein, something which is hard to do through your diet alone. Yet, commonly believed myths tend to keep people away from that daily protein shake. Here are six such myths debunked by Ian Bide, NPD Technologist, Myprotein:

The study was undertaken by five organisations and led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). The results, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, brings critically needed scientific backing to the efforts to popularise and return millets to diets, especially as staples, to combat the growing prevalence of obesity and being overweight in children, adolescents, and adults.

A well balanced and nutritious diet plays an essential role in the holistic development of a child. The tiny toddlers tend to be highly selective when it comes to food which might miss out on the crucial components of their nutritious needs. It is therefore very important to ensure a substantial intake of nutrients for a child's proper growth and development which further can be provided with desirable milk powders or supplements.

It has also been observed that most men are interested in hypertrophy, or a visible increase in the size of muscle cells. For women, who may not want to bulk up but rather lose visible fat and build lean muscle, nutritional requirements like protein needs can look different. Protein is a macronutrient that serves various anatomical functions like the adequate flow of blood and oxygen through the body.

After successfully completing the Techstars programme backed by Bosch in Munich, the app was launched in April 2020. Currently, the platform has over 1,20,000 active users who are avidly following the app's recommendations and enjoying their culinary experiences from their home kitchens. The signup process is pretty easy and it takes less than 30 seconds.

Farquhar has taken Belvedere education to all corners of the world over the past four years combining her passions of travel and people and training over 50,000 people globally. In addition to her education work, Alice has been involved in the creation of new innovative spirits as part of the Belvedere portfolio, including the Single Estate Rye Vodkas and Heritage 176.

Leading celebrity nutritionist and health advocate Rujuta Diwekar, in her latest audiobook titled 'Eating in the Age of Dieting' available on Audible, recommends a list of superfoods that everyone "must eat" to boost immunity and secure all necessary nutrients in the body. "Eating right is like a skill, just like swimming and cycling. It may take time for you to learn it, but once you do, it stays with you forever."

One needs to balance their food habits and eat healthy, home-cooked meals over a period of time. But you can also incorporate some immunity-boosting drinks to your diet. Alphinah Ashinai, Food and Beverage Manager at Vana Dehradun, India, shares healthy immunity boost drinks:

Most people get a fair dose of this vitamin from the food, fruits, and vegetables they eat. It is a legendary supplement required to keep our immune system robust and fortify our bodies against diseases. It has also played a crucial part in our fight against Covid-19. With countless benefits internally, the vitamin has equal, if not more, dermatological advantages.

However, making healthy food a part of your diet can be difficult, due to several reasons. For instance, snacking has increased considerably during the present lockdown, not only at evening chai breaks, but also in between meals to power through the day. Given the paucity of time, we end up looking for options that need less effort.