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23 Jan
Dementia -Nutrition and Exercise

Why old people forget, is that too glaring​ It could be Alzheimer.  Alzheimer disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to degenerate and die. Alzheimer’s disease is most common cause of dementia – a continuous decline in thinking, behaviourial and social skills that affects ability to function independently. Usually Alzheimer’s disease  sets around the age of mid 60’s. In India 4 million people are affected by Alzheimer disease and projected to increase 7.5 million by 2030. Nutritionally ensure your food to be full of omega-3-fats. Include salmon, tuna, sardines, seaweed (3-4 times/week) Good amount of whole grains in daily diet. Green leafy vegetable (once/day) Regular 25-30 minutes of aerobic exercise increase brain volume (4-5 times/ week )   Exercise boosts physical fitness and brain metabolism, equally.

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28 Oct
“Eat right – Eat wise”

Many times we have experienced that starting or initiating a change is highly challenging. Moreover, if it is to do something with our own food or eating habits it becomes all the more difficult to sustain. Most of diet solution goes out of window, because people find it difficult to follow. At the same time people believe more on medical advises/ suggestions/tablets and ignore their very own assets towards better life and health. i.e., “Eat right- Eat wise”. Generally people get confused that eat right or good nutrition means eating only boiled or bland foods without any taste, appearance without any variety. We have to remember that food habits get its roots at very young age itself. Center for Science in Public Interest reports, 4 out of 10 leading cause of death is directly influenced by diet in US. In India also 60% of death every year is due to Non Communicable disease-which includes diabetes, heart problems, cancer, stomach related issues etc. The good nutrition and right food keeps changing with age, our physical condition and gender. So, the healthy food is a dynamic concept. The feel good factor sustenance depends on how fast you adapt to changed diet, without fussing. For this taking professional help will take your health long way. Let me discuss few challenges we face when we want to change to balanced or healthy diets. 1. Challenge of Missing Ingredients: I wanted to eat salads or wanted to make soup but was not having the right fruits or vegetables, at home.Solution: Keep your vegetables, fruits and grocery stocked on weekly basis at least. Another alternative will be, checking what you have and cook accordingly. 2. Challenge of chopping: It’s really a challenge to chop down vegetables or fruits for salads especially at the end of the day.Solution: Involve growing up kids (both gender) for cutting and chopping of salads. You can suggest them to cut the way they want. You can also use graters. (If you want, variety of chopping and cutting tools is easily available) 3. Challenge of low fruits intake: Do not like fruits, but know the benefits.Solution: Start your meals with fruits first. Go for seasonal fruits. Do not limit to one type of fruit only. Eat more of citrus fruits – as they are great immunity booster. Based on health condition (e.g. diabetic) and age, pick low sugar fruits.For weight watchers – Go with melons, guava, avocado. Prefer whole fruits rather than fruit juices. 4. Challenge of eating Vegetables and green leafy vegetables: Eating variety of vegetables gives you micronutrients, essential vitamins and minerals, green leafy vegetables should be taken almost alternate day once at least.Solution: Spinach/ Methi/ Amaranths – can be blanched slightly/cook slightly with drizzle of oil and added to curd with bit of spice, or grind the vegetable to paste and add to make chapatti/roti/dosa. Add vegetables as direct juices/fries/soups on daily basis. 5. Challenge of Low protein foods: Indian diet especially of vegetarians lacks in protein. Also, the so called non vegetarian Indian population takes animal foods in limited quantity only.Solution: Breakfast with protein foods is must and healthy for all age groups. Add whole grains or dals with south Indian breakfast e.g. Idli and dosa. Can add eggs with the breakfast (2-3 times a week). Can add pulses to daily soups 6. Challenge of how to reduce fats: Fats and oils are great source of essential fatty acids. Fat soluble vitamins require essential fatty acids for proper absorption.Solution: Do seasoning for curries and sambhar in the end only. Add desi ghee in the plate,while eating food. Remember the hidden source of fats. Always read your food labels to check for fats, saturated fats, trans fats etc. CUSTOMIZED DIETARY CHANGES ARE GREAT TOOL FOR EAT RIGHT-EAT WISE

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28 Oct
Our Actions are Our Future “Healthy Diets For a # Zero hunger World”

Dear all,It brings me great pleasure to write the first blog of Golz on this World Food Day. We at Giggles of Livez (Golz) always believe in healthy diets. Healthy diets means translating appropriate nutrition for every age, through balanced food. This world food day is extremely important for me as founder of Golz. Our mission of reaching the concept of balanced food or healthy diets is in sync with this year’s World Food Day theme i.e Our Actions are Our Future “Healthy Diets For a # Zero hunger World” The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) calls upon every youth and citizens around the world to take action to reach the goal of # zero hunger a reality by 2030. As a nutrition counselor we would like you all to join with us in this mission of # Zero hunger world. However, like to share my deep concerns on the nutritional health of our nation. Over 19 crore Indian population suffer from malnutrition and hunger.(2019).We rank 102 in hunger index among 117 countries, much behind Pakistan, Nepal etc,reports global hunger index (Oct/2019). Almost 38% of children within 5 yrs are havng stunted growth. About 20% of Indian children are undernourished (census, 2011,CRY). National Nutrition survey reported recently 10% prediabetic children and teenage.Out of this 5% already are overweight and 5% with high blood pressure.51.4% of our women(15 – 46 yrs) suffers from Anemia (a condition where blood has low hemoglobin causing tiredness, exhaustion) affecting overall productivity. We are facing dual challenge to overcome hunger and malnutrition alongwith imbalance of macro and micronutrients through healthy diets, These alarming data makes us think again and again on what we are eating and what is our lifestyle. To achieve healthy diet, food has to be balanced with good taste and appearance also. It is very important that diet/daily food has to fulfill our nutritional needs and satisfy our taste buds too. Let us start our journey with small but effective changes in our daily food habits for healthy living 1. Add colours–Bring in different colour fruit and vegetables on your plate daily.Have more fusion.2. Avoid/limit repeatation–Do not repeat the same menu/ food at least for a week (cook only small quantity)3. Daily physical activity–Kick start your day with at least 20 – 25 min physical exercise(Can be cycling, Zumba, dancing (any form), yoga, brisk walk, jogging etc)4. Plan your plate-Plan your daily menu a bit in advance.5. Add natural anti-oxidents–Eat daily plenty of raw foods (UR daily detox) – i.e., Salads, fruits, sprouts (mainly seasonal)6. Mindfulness–At the time of taking food/ snacks keep your focus on what you are eating. Enjoy and relish7. Reduce processed foods–Limit packed /Ready to eat/ processed foods to 1-2 times only in a week.8. Enjoy low sugar/low salt–Limit sugar to 2-3 teaspoon and salt to 1-2 teaspoon for each person daily strictly.9. Healthy Snacking–Keep always nuts and seeds handy for munching or snacking.10. Daily Proteins-Always add protein rich foods in every meal,without fail.11. Regulate energy levels–Never skip your breakfast.12. Hobbies–Spend 20 min daily on any hobby without fail.13. Time for sleeping— Last but not the least sleep by 10;30 or maximum by 11 pm. It’s time for all of us to focus, plan and take action on our healthy diets for disease free future.

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11 May
Food safety and Nutrition labeling awarenes by Giggles of livez

Nutrition for Autistic children, and differently abled children—-  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Autism affects the social and communication skills of the children. It is also marked with poor concentration, poor eye contact and limited speech. Report from CDC indicates that India is home to 10 million people with autism. There is 30% rise in autism in last two years. Autism symptoms could be psychological, metabolic, gastero-intestinal irregularity. Children usually has imbalance in their energy metabolism, lots of indigestion issues, poor sleeping pattern. Nutrition management is integral part of rehabilitation of children with Autism. Gluten and casein free balanced diet with continuous monitoring of diet is the core of autistic management. Foods with regularised blood sugar are significant in rehabilitation. AT GOLZ WE TAKE PRIDE IN SUCCESSFULL MANAGEMENT OF NUTRITION FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN WITH OUR REGULAR INTERVENTIONS, WHICH HAS DIRECT IMPACT ON THE OVERALL BEHAVIOUR OF THESE CHILDREN AND MAINSTREAMING. Apart from Autism we also specialize in improving  the nutrition and health of children with frequent illness, low or very slow weight gain, children with epilepsy, cerebral palsy etc. Cerebral Palsy (CP)  — Is a neurological disorder, caused by damage to motor control. Can affect during pregnancy  or childbirth. Symptom and severity varies depending on the damage. Imbalance in electrolytes, poor motor  skills are common symptoms noticed among children with cerebral palsy and epilepsy Timely nutrition intervention ensures good sleep, hydration, proper vitamins through the customised balanced food with enhanced overall strength, Hearing impairment (HI)—Children with HI lacks neural coordination and strength. Mostly affected with deficiency in magnesium, potassium, vitamins esp- A, D and B complex. Malnutrition, stunted growth among HI children are quite commonly noticed. 63 million people suffer from hearing loss in India. According to a study by  WHO, five million Indian children are affected by hearing and speech impairment (2016). Foods rich with immunity  booster, whole grams, fermented milk, curd, buttermilk, leafy vegetables ensures vital nourishment and overall immunity and growth. Mental Retardation(MR)—There are various reasons behind mental retardation from genetic/prenatal illness to chidhood illness like whooping cough, measles, chickenpox, malnutrition, lead poisoning etc. Severity of retardation is based on IQ score. Proper nutrition takes care of issues like Energy imbalance, regulation of blood sugar, serotonin and dopamine levels. REACH GOLZ to get right nutrition of differently abled children for their early mainstreaming.

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04 Apr
My experience with bitchuteprofile as an anime fan

I’m a huge shonen and seinen fan—love tracking what I’ve watched and my manga backlog. I stumbled on bitchuteprofile while looking for a place to organize my community profiles. It’s pretty straightforward: you can list your faves, share progress on arcs, and even follow other fans’ recommendations. The interface isn’t flashy like some sites, and I wish they had a better mobile layout. Still, it’s been handy for keeping up with seasonal shows and discovering hidden gems. No spam, just genuine fan interaction.

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