Choose your cooking oil wisely

Cooking oil is something that we use almost daily, and it can impact our health – both in positive as well as negative ways.

One type of oil may not provide all the fatty acids in the desired ratio. Fatty acids of primarily of 4 types and out of these 2 are beneficial while the other two need to be restricted. Particular oil may be rich in one fatty acid and lacking in another.

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Healthy recipes – Spinach and baby corn

Whether you are trying lose weight, get in shape or just live a healthier life, eating healthy is of utmost importance. Lets look at simple, quick and easy recipe that is loaded with variety of benefits. Spinach and baby corn blend together to offer a scrumptious and nutritious dish – Baby Corn Palak.

-Dr. Pooja, Senior Nutritionist @eKincare.com

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The next step to become a smart consumer

In our last blog we explored what nutritional labels on packaged foods mean and why is it important to go through these labels. In this blog we will look at what do serving sizes mean and their importance in our diet. We will also look at some smart consumer tips for individuals with diabetes.

                                   – Dr. Pooja, Senior Nutritionist @eKincare.com

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How to Detox?

In continuation to our last blog, where we saw what toxins are and how they affect us. This time we explore some popular forms of Detox.

Detoxification does not have to be extreme to be effective. Given that most people have a lifetime’s accumulation of toxins stored in the body, a gentler approach is often a safer choice.

– Dr. Pooja, Senior Nutritionist @ eKincare.com

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Are you Diabetic? Super foods to your rescue

5 Highly recommended super foods for Diabetics

What are Super foods?

Super foods are nutrient power houses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals.

Eating super foods may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life, and people who eat more of them are healthier and thinner than those who don’t.

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