NutriCare

18/07/2023

Traditional Porridge- high energy dense food.

Regularly baby's appetite can change like us adults. Today I am going to share a recipe for baby's. This is very easy to prepare at home within a few minutes.

Nutrionaly can say this is a highly energy dense foods which can fulfill baby's daily requirement. Also this Porridge contains protein, fat, vitamins and minerals though we choose and mixed very specific foods together.

Let's have the recipe ingredients in below-

1. Sorghum and maize flour- 200g
2. Fresh water- 200ml
3. Cow milk - 200ml
4. Groundnut or sesame paste - 2 table spoon
5. Vegetable oil- 2 table spoon
6. Sugar- 2 table spoon ( optional)
7. Iodized salt- a finger pinch

Now preparation-

1. Wash your hand with soap and running clean water.
2. Take a clean pan, pour fresh water and start boiling.
3. Mixed sorghum or maize flour with 100ml cool water until to form a paste.
4. Add the paste into the boiling water and continue stirring to form a gruel. Cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add 200ml of cow's milk and stirr until its mixed properly.
6. Within last 2 minutes add groundnut or sesame paste, sugar, oil, salt and stirr until wel mixed.

Now, takeout the pan from fire, cool a bit and serve.

Note: Please be aware if your baby has allergic with any of this food ingredients then first consult with Professionals before start feeding.

Sarmin hossain
Nutrition Consultant

04/05/2023

Wonderful Natural Herb- Thankuni leaves

Thankuni leaves scientifically named Centella Asiatica ( C.Asiatica). Since ancient period leaves are using as Natural remedies to heel many diseases. Thankuni are rich in Vitamins, Minerals and Phytonutrients.

Phytonutrients helps to prevent inflammation and get rid of many infectious diseases. Thankuni also helps to maintain good metabolic system and get rid of metabolic disorders. Thankuni also known as brain booster leaves by African people. Thankuni can be eaten raw, cooked and dry form. Herbal practitioners using Thankuni leaves for making skin care products. Thankuni has lot more other benefits like- may helps to reduce stress, insomnia, reduce fluid retention, swelling etc.

Note:
Thankuni leaves are typically considered to safe to use. Any physical condition is better to talk to professionals before including in plate.

Sarmin hossain
Nutrition Consultant

07/03/2023

Low hemoglobin level may lead to serious health problems. Even, too much of iron intake can lead to several health issues which also known as iron poisoning.

Hemoglobin Reference range for the male: 13.5 to 17.5 g/dl and females: 12.0 to 15.5 g/dl.

Iron deficiencie- reasons may vary according to person to person physical condition. The most common reasons for iron deficiencies - due to poor dietary practices, iron absorption deficiencies, blood loss, pregnancy, chronic diseases, liver or kidney problems.

To find the exact reason then changes dietary preferences and lifestyle through health care professionals can solve the problem.

There are 3 key need to know to take precautions for lowering the risk of iron deficiencies-

Firstly, it is important to know that what are the foods contain iron.

Secondly, which are the foods boost iron absorption in the body.

Third, what are the inhibitors lower iron absorption in the body.

Note: Focus on all these matters be cautious to include or change any of important foods from your plate. Please consult with professionals where you can get the right directions.

Sarmin hossain
Nutrition Consultant

13/02/2023

‘Cocoa plant’ or chocolate plant scientifically named “Theobroma cocoa”. Fruits contain creamy white seeds. Cocoa seeds tasted sweet and has less bitterness. After harvesting there are some processes followed to get cocoa powder including-fermentation, roasting seeds, peeling outer shell, grinding and pressing. Cocoa powder molded to be fancy modern chocolate by adding sugar. Cocoa butter replaced animal butter for vegan people. Cocoa also used as medicine by many people. Cocoa has many important compounds which leads to health and nutrition benefits for us-

• Cocoa is a great source of Polyphenols. Polyphenols are natural antioxidants which helps to decreased inflammation.

• Cocoa containing Sodium and Iron help to improved blood flow, maintain good heart health, reduce risk of heart attack, stroke and boost immune system.

• Cocoa containing flavanols may help to reduce high blood pressure by improve nitric oxide level.

• Cocoa containing flavanols and caffeine helps to reduce stress, improve mood and maintain better psychological health.

• Cocoa flavanols also help to improve insulin sensitivity and control blood sugar level which may decrease the risk of type2 Diabetes.

• Cocoa is full of phytonutrients and low in fat and sugar which may help to control body weight by inhibit dietary fat absorption, reducing appetite and feeling fullness.

• Due to high polyphenols content in cocoa, it may reduce of cancer risk.

• Some studies shows that cocoa has anti- asthmatic (Theobromine and Theophylline) properties which may help to asthma patients.

• Cocoa has antibacterial, anti-enzymatic and immune-stimulating properties which may help to maintain healthy oral health.

• Cocoa polyphenols also helps to prevent burn skin from sun and improve skin blood circulation, surface texture.

Note: Unsweetened cocoa powder is highly nutritious. To avoid few side effects of taking large quantities of cocoa drink please be consult with professionals.

Sarmin Hossain
Nutrition Consultant

24/11/2022

24/11/2022

Maintaining Good health with Hypertension-

This offer to follow some Tips, Start and Stay on the healthy living plan.

Tips:

■ Choose not to buy salt added and Sugary foods.
■ Limit to buy canned foods.
■ Avoid to buy processed foods.
■ Buy fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, whole grains, fish, poultry and low fat dairy.
■ Start reading nutrient labels when shopping to avoid unusual buying.

Start:

■ Eating more and more fresh fruits and vegetables.
■ Eating more whole grain foods to get more minerals and fiber.
■ Eating fish, poultry and low fat dairy foods.
■ Eating nuts instead of salty snacks.
■ Limit to eating salty, sweet, sugary drinks and red meat.
■ Drinking fresh Juice and Water.

Stay:

■ On maintaining regular workout.
■ On habit to spend atleast one hour cooking to ensure healthy eating.
■ On to reduce eating outside or restaurant foods.
■ On to monitor your blood pressure regularly.
■ On to avoid drinking alcohol and smoking.

Note: Breaking or changing bad habits automatically helps you to reaching desire goals.

Mst. Sarmin Hossain
Nutrition Consultant

24/11/2022

Lower hemoglobin level may lead to serious health problems. Even too much of iron intake can lead to several health issues which also known as iron poisoning. Hemoglobin reference range for males: 13.7-17.5 g/dl and females: 12.0- 15.5g/dl.

This condition may vary depending on persons physical condition. The most common reasons for iron deficiencies are poor dietary practices, iron absorption deficiencies, pregnancy, chronic diseases, liver or kidney problems.

To find the exact reason, changing lifestyle and choosing proper diet may help to solve the problems. Firstly, it is important to know that which foods are contained iron. Secondly, it is essential to know which foods are best for boosting iron absorption in the body. Thirdly, it is important to know that what are the inhibitors decrease iron absorption in the body.

Now a days it is so easy to getting random dietary plan in the Internet. What would be the reasons it doesn't matter to pick easy random things. Truely it is very bad practice and dangerous so.

Note: Focus of all these matter before including or changing any food behaviour please consult with professionals. To get right directions and avoiding unusual problems.

Mst. Sarmin Hossain
Nutrition Consultant

24/11/2022

Bitter gourd and Potato fry is a very common light vegetables. Which is included to our daily cuisine. Delicious and nutritious this vegetables dish can be eaten with chapati and rice.

Recipe has many nutritional and health benefits. Bitter gourd contain antioxidants, flavonoids, fiber, some macronutrient and micronutrients. Where potatoes are full of Carbohydrates. Oils contains fats. Other cooking ingredients- salts, green chilli, turmeric helps this recipe to full worthy to maintain healthy diet.

Sarmin Hossain
Nutrition Consultant

17/08/2021

"Oregano" can be a good herb collection for your kitchen garden:

Oregano scientific name ' Oreganum vulgare' is a very popular herb. Many people use in their kitchen to add extra flavor to their dishes. It has medicinal benefits too where Oregano used as a daily supplement as an aromatic oil. Some other health benefits might add by using Oregano in daily diet-

1. Fresh Oregano has antioxidant properties which helps to prevents cell damages and strengthen immune system.

2. Oregano is excellent source of fiber and vitamin K which helps to keep good care of our digestive systems and reduce risk of diabetes and heart disease.

3. Oregano is a good source of Calcium, Manganese and Iron, which helps to good care of our bone health.

4. Oregano contains vitamin E which helps to keep good care of our skin health.

5. Oregano contains carvacrol and thymol which has antibacterial properties can reduce risk of infection.

6. It has anti inflammatory properties which can reduce risk of inflammation.

Note: Oregano as herb is safe for most people. Before using it as a daily supplement please consult with skilled professionals.

07/06/2021

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17/03/2021

Aparajita tea or Butterfly pea flower tea or Blue tea

Clitoria ternatea commonly known as Aparajita in Bangla, Koyala in Hindi, and it is also known as Asian pigeonwings, bluebellvine, blue pea, Butterfly pea, cordofan pea and Darwin pea in different countries. The plant is native to equatorial Asia.

The blue flower is packed with health boosting antioxidant and commonly used in cooking, baking, drinks and as a natural food colour. The flower also used in traditional Ayurveda and Chinese medicine.

The surprising fact is one cup of herbal blue tea made from Aparajita can relieve numerous health problems. Those who wants to relieve from caffeine for them it is a very good choice to have Aparajita tea instead of tea or coffee.

Recent study have shown Aparajita or blue tea offer numerous health benefits including:

♧ Weight loss:
The compound in this blue flower called Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) which speeds up calorie burning by boosting the metabolism. It is also helping to burn belly fat and fighting against fatty liver diseases.

♧ Natural Paracetamol:
Blue tea extract have antipyretic properties which helps to reduce the body temperature and helps to reduce fever. Also, it is used for pain reliever.

♧ Good for Eye health:
Blue tea extract contain Proanthocyanidin, is one such antioxidant which helps to increasing blood flow to the capillaries of the eyes and prevent retinal damage, glaucoma, or blurred vision.

♧ Combats the effects of diabetes:
According to the Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, blue tea extract has anti- diabetics properties similar of Glibenclamide, an anti- diabetic drug. So, cups of blue tea helps to regulates and lower blood glucose level and inhibits excess glucose absorption from food.

♧ Zero caffeine:
Blue tea does not contain any caffeine. So, it can be caffeine free replacement in place of conventional tea to consume whenever feels to have cup of tea.

♧ Good for Heart health:
Study has been shown that, blue tea helps to protect against heart diseases by reducing Triglycerides (TG) and Low-Density- Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol level.

♧ Anti- ageing properties:
Blue tea has anti glycation properties which help to inhibit the glycation process and keeps skin youthful, also prevent premature ageing by fighting against free radicals.

♧ Combats premature Hair loss:
It is packed with antioxidant which helps to increase blood flow in the scalp and strengthen the hair follicles.

♧ Effective against stress, anxiety, and depression:
According to the Journal of Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior, blue tea has been found Effective against depression, stress, and anxiety by calm and relaxation of nerves.

♧ Good for Brain health:
Blue tea helps to maintain good brain health and increasing cognitive skills and memory.

♧ Anti- inflammatory properties:
Blue tea has anesthetic properties which helps to reduce inflammation and protect against number of chronic diseases.

Note: There are no side effects of Aparajita or blue tea. May be over consumptions lead to nausea and diarrhoea. Also, preganant and lactating mothers are advised to consult with skilled professionals before drinking blue tea.

Thanks

Sarmin Hossain
Nutrition Consultant

15/03/2021

Let's see the 6 reasons that you are not losing weight even though you are eating healthy_

1. Too much concerned with calories and not enough with nutrition.
2. May be you are facing stressed and sleep- deprived.
3. Not eating enough food according to your needs.
4. Choosing unhealthy healthy foods for eating.
5. May be your workout is too stagnant.
6. May be you are facing a larger health issue.

Note: Daily routine seems not the same for different persons. At the same, the body and mind also response differently when you choose inappropriate lifestyle for change. So, it's wise to have consult with experts- dietitian, physician, and exercise professional before choosing any changes.

Thank you

Sarmin Hossain
Nutrition Consultant

09/03/2021

Passion fruit Nutrition facts

Passiflora edulis commonly known as Passion fruit. Passion fruits are commercially cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas. From the outside it looks egg- shaped with yellow or purple skin. Inside, it's fills with crunchy seeds in juicy yellow pulp, it's tastes sweet and turt. Passion fruit can be eaten raw or processed.

Passion fruits also known as a super fruit because of its powerful antioxidant properties and is an excellent source of vitamin, mineral and fiber.

Passion fruits are very good source of vitamins especially vitamin C and A. It contains more vitamin C than oranges. Which protects skin from free radicals, heal body, lower inflammation, prevents cell damages, reduce chances of getting cold and certain cancer. The crunchy seeds and fruits pulp ensure 8% of vitamin A of your daily requirement.

Passion fruits are loaded with heart healthy Potassium and also low in sodium which helps to normalise blood pressure, reduce risk of heart disease.

Passion fruits are rich in magnesium which decreased stress and anxiety.

Passion fruits also contains vitamin B6, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, and folate which helps to keep healthy of your muscle, nerves and kidney.

Passion fruits are very good source of fiber which keeps your metabolic system healthy and helps to relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids, or piles.

Passion fruits powerful antioxidant properties helps to reduce cellular stress and Alzheimer's disease.

Passion fruits has a low glycemic index (GI) value, so it's a good choice for diabetes patients which keeps blood sugar levels control.

Note: Passion fruits are perfectly safe to eat. Some people with latex allergy may react to Passion fruits otherwise it is a superfruits because of its antioxidant properties.

Thank you

Sarmin Hossain
Nutrition Consultant