‘Health / Dietcare’ Archives
Dengue fever hits Punjab
LAHORE - Punjab is in the grip of a dengue epidemic with dozens of cases being reported daily at various hospitals across the province, said officials and hospital sources. A report issued by the provincial health department said that as many as 145 cases of dengue fever in Lahore and several other cities have been reported in Punjab over the [...]
Health tips to live a Healthy life
Health is a very important factor in our life. we should not ignore it even a little bit. This article will tel you about some health issue and it will also give you some health tips. Substandard health and substandard education both are obstacles in life. Living without health is not as hard as living without wealth. Studies have proved that [...]
Minerals
Calcium Among minerals, Calcium is present in the highest amount in the body mostly in the skeleton. Calcium is essential for the formation of bone and teeth, for clotting of blood, contraction of heart and muscle etc. A deficiency can cause 'Osteoporosis' in which decalcification of bone occurs. Even minor accidents can cause fractures. In [...]
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins are a group of organic substances that are required in minute quantities in the diet in order to maintain good health. A lack of a particular vitamin results in a deficiency disease. There are six vitamin groups such as Vitamin A, B, C, D, E , K and P. Vitamins are classified as Fat soluble vitamins and Water soluble vitamins. Fat [...]
Fiber
Fibre is derived from plants and is found in fruit, green leafy and root vegetables, whole meal flour and bread, bran rich food, brown rice, cereals including oats, beans and pulses. Fibre plays a vital role in the digestive process by softening the bile wastes and speeding up the process of elimination of undigested food thus helping to prevent [...]
Fats
Fats are a group of organic compounds that occur naturally in plant and animal cells in the form of lipids, consisting of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. They are an important energy store, having twice the calorific value than carbohydrates. They are broken down into its constituents parts by enzymes called lipases. Fats play a vital role in [...]
Proteins
Proteins are the structural components of the body forming the basis of cells, tissues and organs. They are a large group of organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen atoms. Some contain sulphur and phosphorus also. When the proteins are digested they break down into smaller units called amino acids. Of the 20 basic [...]
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are organic compounds which may be simple and complex. It include sugars and starches. All carbohydrates are eventually broken down into glucose which is absorbed and utilized by the body in various ways. Glucose is required by red blood cells and is the main source of energy for the brain. It is also essential for the oxidation of [...]
McDonald’s Happy Meals May Soon Be Banned in Santa Clara County (California)
The title of the Los Angeles Times news articles writes “It’s a sad day for Happy Meals in Santa Clara County.” The story reads that it’s not only McDonald’s franchise that’s being hit but all other restaurants promoting high-calorie children’s meals unless these eateries “meet nutritional guidelines approved Tuesday by the county [...]
Starbucks Sells Rare Coffee from Galapagos Island
Starbucks Coffee Company is selling Galapagos San Cristobal coffee grown in limited supply on only one farm in the Galapagos Island. The offer says it is so rare that it may never offer to sell it again. It is available for $12.50 in an 8-oz. pack. Click here to order online.
