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What is Diarrhea ? Diarrhea is a condition in which feces comes in form of liquid or more liquidy and eliminated more often . Three or more watery or liquidy bowels a day can be considered as diarrhea. Causes The following can cause diarrhea Bacterial Infection caused by Campylobacter and E.Coli ( Found in contaminated food) Viral Infections caused by Norovirus and Notavirus Food Intolerance for example lactose intolerance Surgery Bowel Health Movements   For proper treatment you should know the cause of the disease . Most of the time , the disease is related with diet and as I am running a blog related to Nutrition and Dietetics would be with diet. So you may consult your dietitian or nutritionist if you suffer from diarrhea , but take proper advice with your physician if condition is severe Foods that should be taken during diarrhea You should take the following food if you suffer from diarrhea. Grains such as white rice , white pasta , cornflak...

 Eid-ul-Adha , a religious festival of Muslims has just arrived . No doubt it is a source of joy and happiness for everyone , but consuming too much meat may cause serious problems . Consuming excess meat without knowing the possible consequences can be a problem . So here I'm gonna tell you about the effects of Overeating meat. Dehydration and Constipation Over consuming meat can cause the kidney to produce concentrated Urine , this can cause dehydration and cause several other effects. This can lead to constipation and it becomes difficult to eliminate feces Headache No doubt overeating can cause headaches more frequent , might be due to dehydration.  Fatigue and Tiredness Over eating of meat can cause tiredness . Now the question is how? The reason is that improper digestion can cause tiredness. Problems of gut Over eating meat the effect the gut bacteria causing gut issues , but it may be prevented by taking adequate amount of carbs Overeatin...

Water is one of the necessity of life ,70 % of the earth is covered with water and human body consists of 60 % water too .It is a macro nutrient, daily water intake should be around 2 Liter . But those people who do a lot of exercise may require more than this . Race ,culture and gender main also cause difference in it's amount . Well, water is an extremely important part of our diet . Signs of water deficiency in our body Besides dry mouth and dry eyes ,the following might indicate the deficiency of water in our body Urine color is an indication , if urine color is yellow or dark yellow , it indicates that urine is concentrated and water deficiency in body is there Benefits of Water Some of the benefits are given below. Keeps  mucous membranes moist Necessary for lubrication of joints Prevents dryness of skin Prevents dizziness Is necessary for bowel movement that can cause regular removal of toxins from our body Clear the skin and removes toxins from it Helps ...

Our body requires Glucose , which acts as fuel for our body . Normally our blood contains 60-150 mg/dL glucose .Normally carbohydrates are the source of glucose in our body This level of glucose is constant and is necessary for body's normal functioning , it is converted to energy by a variety of steps                       GLUCOSE-----> GLYCOLYSIS------> KREBS CYCLE----> ETC-------> ATP(ENERGY) Generally there are two states in our body Fed State Fasted state Fed state is usually the state , after you have taken a meal i.e you have taken a piece of cake . The body will use it to make glucose .It is then directly used to maintain the blood glucose level. During the fasted state you haven't eaten anything for a few hours ad body will have to pump glucose into the blood to maintain normal levels of glucose . During this state body will have to make glucose from following steps Convert Glycogen to Glucose Glu...

To understand the concept of Food Allergy , firstly we need to understand what is an allergen ? So what is an allergen ? Let me give you a brief idea about the allergen ALLERGEN Any protein particle or component that causes hypersensitive response in our body , and cause the release of  antibodies in our body is generally termed as Allergen . Immunoglobulins or antibodies are the substances that help in neutralizing the Allergen  . FOOD ALLERGEN  Any protein in food or any protein component of food that body takes as threat or considers harmful and causes the release of antibodies in the body may be termed as food allergen . Food Allergen binds to Immunoglobulins E (IgE) and causes the release of a chemical in our body called HISTAMINE . Once histamine is released , it causes contraction of smooth muscles such as tissues of lungs , stomach and cause acceleration of Heart beat .Blood pressure may drop and may also cause difficulty in breathing . SYMPTOMS These s...

So we are here in the blessed month of Ramadan . As a Nutritionist , there are several questions that I come across .  Many people ask about the nutritional facts of dates . Here I am going to discuss the nutritional fact in 100 Gm of dates calories 100 gm of date provides about 277-280 calories Carbohydrate 75-80 gm of carbohydrates are provided Fat 0.4 gm of fat is present Fiber At least 7-8 gm of fiber is present Protein 2.45 gm of proteins are present Sodium 2 gm of Na is present in dates Potassium 656 gm of potassium is obtained from 100 gm of date Calcium Around 4% of Calcium is obtained Magnesium 12-13% of magnesium is obtained Vitamins Vitamin C and Vitamin B-6 are present Conclusion So are dates healthy ? The answer is YES . As you see , dates contain are large number of nutrients . They are nutritious , contain anti-oxidants  , high amount of fiber is also present . Therefore you must take dates in your diet  

Following tips can help prevent dehydration during the month of Ramadan 1. Drink at least 10-12 glass of water from iftari to sehri 2. Avoid Spicy and over salty foods 3. Limit the use of caffeine 4. Limit the use of sweets 5. Have lassi and Yogurt in Sehri 6. Eat a lot of fruit and vegetables 7. Shower daily                          Credits :dietitianrabia