By Jigna Mehta Leafy green vegetables have great nutritional value that includes vitamincs A,C, E, and K and antioxidants that helps slow down or prevent damage to our cells. Some examples include collard green, dark green leafy lettuce, spinach, and kale. What is the serving size? 1 cup raw and 1/2 cup cooked vegetables equals […]
Aditi Shah, Registered Dietitian, answers some popular questions about super foods. Check it out: What are the different sources of plant based Omega 3 Fatty Acids for Vegetarians? Good sources of ALA (Plant based Omega 3): 1. Canola Oil 1TBSP = 0.94 g/serving 2. Ground flax seeds 1 TBSP = 1.6 g/serving 3. Flaxeed oil 1 […]
A question from Dinesh Gandhi: Since we are all Vegetarian, can you please include importance of leafy vegetables in our daily meal? (examples: Methi, Palak, Tandaljo, Suva, and more) So, we ask our dietitians, can you provide us nutritional values and importance of eating such vegetables in the comments below? If other participants have any questions, please […]
We’ve noticed that there isn’t much discussion on “Health Etiquette” regarding food that’s provided to us in social situations and in the workplace. Before we address this, we would also like to point out that when it comes to restaurants and food provided in airplanes, we don’t hesitate to ask, is this vegetarian? Is this […]
How has the JCSC Wellness Challenge impacted you? What is unique about it? What has helped you the most? Please leave us a comment here! We value all your feedback.
Congratulations to Month One’s 10 Healthy Prize Winners! Dhara Shah, Priyanka Mehta, Rajesh Mehta, Bijalkumar P. Sheth, Kishorchandra C. Shah, Parul D. Gandhi, Hemandshu P. Badani, Jagruti V. Shah, Payal Shah, and Rajul Vasa
(from the Amdavadis4ever Yahoo Group) Water therapyor hydrotherapy supports free and safe treatment. The treatment is done without the help of any specialist. This therapy is used when you require perfect medicine to cure all sicknesses. Drink six glasses (1.5 liters) of water everydayand avoid taking medicine, tablets, injections, diagnosis and other treatments. Process of […]
By Jigna Mehta 1) Why am I not able to lose weight even though I only eat 2 meals a day? Skipping meals do not help with weight lose plan. When you skip a meal, you’re more likely to get hungry and overeat at your next meal. It’s better to eat small meals but more […]
By Jigna Mehta Why eat snacks? Nutritious snacks may help you manage your appetite which can be an important factor in weight control. A wide variety of pre-packaged snacks available in the market including Indian snacks. A lot of them contain an excess amount of salt, oil, and added or simple sugars. Tips for choosing […]
By Jigna Mehta 1) Small, Frequent meals Eat at-least 3 meals a day and 1 to 2 small, healthy snacks in between meals to increase the metabolism 2) Avoid oversized portions Use a smaller plate (9 inches) and bowl to avoid overeating 3) Plan meals ahead of time To avoid last minute fast food pick-ups […]