Devaraju Nutritionist / Diet consultant

22/08/2018

22/08/2018

Yoga as a therapy for IBS. Yes it’s really a thing! What the yogi world have known for decades, has finally been demonstrated in the first ever randomised clinical trial (remember they’re the top quality type of studies)....
WHAT DID THEY DO: Randomised 59 IBS patients to either low FODMAP dietary advice or yoga 🧘‍♀️ 🧘‍♂️ twice a week, for 12wks. ..
WHAT DID THEY FIND: Despite the yoga group not altering their diet, the intervention was EQUALLY as effective as the low fodmap diet in terms of improving IBS symptoms. In fact 82% reported their IBS symptom had greatly improved in the yoga group...
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN: Diet is not always the answer to managing gut symptoms. I’ll be chatting more about this, other simple ways to support good gut health, & answering all your questions on Saturday 8th September . My talk is nestled in between two good friends ic & , so why not make any evening of it. Check my stories to register.
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& about yesterday, what an audience, what an event! 🙏🏻
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12/05/2018

01/05/2018

BMI

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight and obesity in adults.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight and obesity in adults. It is defined as the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in metres (kg/m). For example, an adult who weighs 70kg and whose height is 1.75m...

29/04/2018

Water:
It’s important to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. We need fluids to keep our bodies properly cooled. Without ample water, you can experience muscle cramping, heat exhaustion, or heat stroke.

How do you know how much fluid you need?

The amount depends on your age, gender, level of physical activity, altitude and climate. During hot weather, you will need more, but don’t go by thirst alone. To prevent dehydration it’s important to drink plenty of water and other fluids throughout the day, even before going outdoors. One way to tell if you are drinking enough fluids is to check the color of your urine. Your urine should be light yellow in color. If it is a dark color, you need to drink more.

28/04/2018

Banana:
An instant energy booster, According to Ayurveda, banana has a sweet and sour taste. The sweet taste is said to bring about a sense of heaviness but the sour taste is known to stimulate agni (the digestive juices), thereby supporting digestion and helping in building up metabolism.
Banana is a power house of nutrition. It is loaded with essential vitamins and minerals such as potassium, calcium, manganese, magnesium, iron, folate, niacin, riboflavin, and B6. These all contribute to the proper functioning of the body and keeping you healthy.
Banana is a rich source of potassium, it makes it a super fruit. This mineral is known for its numerous health benefiting properties - it helps in regulating heartbeat, blood pressure, and keeps the brain alert.
It is a known fact that salt is the evil when it comes to high blood pressure. Bananas have low salt content and high potassium content, and these properties contribute to making it ideal for those undergoing this condition.

Due to the high iron content in bananas, they are good for those suffering from anaemia. Anaemia is a condition where there is a decrease in the number of red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood. This leads to fatigue, shortness of breath, and paleness.

29/07/2016