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5 ways to cut down dietary salt intake for better long term health

The recommended intake of sodium per day is not more than 2.3g (1 teaspoon of table salt or 5.5-6 g salt/day/person) for optimal functioning of our body to retain water and maintain blood pressure, along with effective functioning of nerves and muscles. However, the average intake of salt has seen to be 10-14g of salt/day

5 Important Health measures to tackle Acidity problems

Acidity problems are very common, and most of the time can be tackled with simple diet and lifestyle measures. Modify diet as above if you have acidity problems frequently. It helps to maintain a food diary. Main meals should be taken at regular time with a small snack every 2-3 hours (one between breakfast and

5 Dietary tips for improving Constipation

Some important Dietary tips for Constipation can greatly help control the problem and get relief. Increase Fiber intake: The general principles are to include more fiber (30g/day) like whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and less processed and refined food. A balanced mix of insoluble fibers (whole grains, wheat bran, brown rice, prunes, figs) and soluble

Diet for Diabetes: The simple 3 Point Approach

Diet for Diabetes should include the following simple 3 point approach- 1. Selection of Food Items: This should be done considering the Glycemic Index (GI) of foods which is a ranking according to glycemic load (ability to raise blood sugar). Select Good – low GI (55 or less) foods and avoid Bad – high GI