Do you know that cheese is one of the most delicious foods available? Surprised right!! Cheese is a high protein food and it is a healthy snack to consume. There are many benefits of eating cheese such as improved bone health, improved heart health and improved gut health etc.  Moreover, cheese is a superb source of calcium plus minerals, vitamins etc. Point is that there are many who eat cheese in excess amounts also. It must be noted that excess intake of cheese is not  good as it would lead to health issues. Various health issues we could get by intake of too much of cheese are Digestive issues like bloating etc: Not many would know that cheese contains lactose which is present in milk also. Digesting lactose is difficult for some persons as they lack the enzyme lactase which is needed for digestion of lactose. Bitter fact is intake of excess amounts of cheese would lead to issues like diarrhoea, gas, bloating etc. Lactose intolerant persons would get these issues within half hour to 2 hours after eating cheese. Unexplained weight loss: It is worthy to note that cheese is calorie dense and fat rich. We could consume excess cheese without even realising it. As a result, we could put on weight by eating cheese regularly. We would be able to avoid excess intake of cheese by reducing portion sizes or choosing strong flavoured cheese etc. High BP and cardiovascular issues: Bitter fact is that cheese rich in sodium when consumed in excess could lead to high blood pressure or BP. There are chances that we could strain our heat by too much intake of cheese resulting in strokes and heart disease etc. Those with heart disease must opt for low fat cheese instead of higher fat cheese. Acne and skin breakouts etc: There are chances of getting skin problems like acne etc by excess intake of cheese. We could stimulate sebum production by intake of excess cheese and this could lead to oily skin and clogged pores etc. After eating excess dairy products, some people had issues like rashes etc. Joint pain and inflammation: In some individuals, intake of excess cheese would trigger inflammation also. Point is inflammation could be manifest as joint pain also. Body is reacting to proteins present in dairy like casein etc is shown by discomfort in the joints. 

After eating sugary foods etc, does your kid cleans his or her tongue immediately? For the sake of oral hygiene and overall health, the tongues of the kids must be kept clean. If the tongue is not clean then the tongue would harbour bacteria, food particles etc resulting in bad breath, tooth decay, poor taste perception and oral infections etc. Lifelong dental hygiene could be imparted to the kids by the parents when the parents teach their kids to clean their tongues early in their lives. There are ways by which the kids can keep their tongues clean. These are By using child friendly tongue cleaner: Tongue cleaner with soft edges and comfortable grip could be superb for the kids. Not only are these gentle inside the kid`s mouth, but they are also effective in removing debris and bacteria etc. By using soft bristled toothbrush: With the help of a soft bristled toothbrush, the kids would feel very comfortable while cleaning their tongues. Cleaning the tongues from back of the tongue to front would dislodge food particles etc that could result in bad breath. By rinsing mouth well after meals: The kids must rinse their mouths well with water especially after consuming sugary foods that are sticky. By this, food particles would get washed away and bacterial growth on the tongue would get reduced. By using a mild antibacterial mouthwash: To kill germs on the tongue of older kids, alcohol free antibacterial mouthwash can be used. By this bad breath and infections can be avoided. By cleaning tongue after sweet treats: Parents must advise their kids to clean their tongue soon after eating sweet foods. It is believed that cleaning tongues immediately after eating sweets would prevent the formation of plaques etc. By teaching kids to look their tongues: Parents must guide their kids to look at their tongues in the mirror. Illness is shown by the presence of white coloured patch on the tongue. This would help the kids to know about their tongues well. Hence visual checking of tongues is important. By hydrating throughout the day:g> It is noteworthy that drinking water throughout the day would keep the mouth moist and support the natural cleansing action of saliva. By avoiding sharing toothbrushes etc: The parents must advise their kids not to share toothbrushes etc with others as it would spread viruses and bacteria that would affect oral health etc. By encouraging balanced diet: It is true that crunchy fruits like apples, carrots, cucumbers etc would act as a natural tongue and teeth cleanser. Good oral health is promoted by consuming a healthy diet. This would lower the possibilities of excess debris on the tongues.

Are you consuming boiled vegetables, if not then it`s high time you start consuming them!! Vegetables that are cooked by boiling under water are boiled vegetables. By this, the vegetables would become softer and tender. The advantages of boiled vegetables are they are superb for our health as they retain nutritional value and they are easier to digest and absorb etc. Those with a sensitive digestive system can eat boiled vegetables as these vegetables are gentler on the digestive system. In addition to these, boiled vegetables would also support hydration as they would retain water from cooking. Consuming boiled vegetables would provide us these health benefits Easier digestion: It must be noted that boiling softens the fibres present in the vegetables. Persons with digestive issues like acidity, bloating etc could eat boiled vegetables well. It is believed that cooking would lower the strain on the gut and there would be smoother nutrients absorption. Helps in weight management: It is worthy to note that boiling is a fat free cooking method. By eating boiled vegetables, calorie intake would be low and help in weight loss. It is also possible to manage our cholesterol levels by eating boiled vegetables. Improves nutrients absorption: Fact is when vegetables are boiled then nutrients like beta carotene in carrots and lycopene in tomatoes become more bioavailable. Hydrating & soothing; It must be taken into account that boiled vegetables would retain water and by this they become naturally hydrated and easy on the stomach. Detoxifying effect: Pesticides, dirt and bacteria present on the surface would get eliminated. During the boiling process, some toxins are neutralised. Good for heart health: Our cardiovascular health would get boosted when we eat boiled vegetables that are low in sodium and saturated fats etc. By boiling leafy green vegetables like spinach and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli etc, our cholesterol levels could be managed. Preseserves antioxidants: It must be noted that vegetables like carrot, beet and spinach retain antioxidants after boiling them. The superb piece of information is that these antioxidants would fight oxidative stress and prevent chronic diseases in us. Improves metabolism: When we regularly consume boiled vegetables like spinach, beans, broccoli etc we could get vitamin B, magnesium, iron etc that are essential for active metabolism. Improves skin health: By boiling method, more nutrients are kept in food. Truth is that these nutrients are essential for our body to work well. Our skin would be healthy, glowing etc. Prevents kidney stones formation: It is known that oxalates can cause kidney stones in us. Intake of boiled vegetables would help us to avoid kidney stones. It is believed that boiling spinach would lower the oxalate content significantly.

How many of us are aware of the fact that not eating food for 3 continuous days could strain metabolism, result in nutritional deficiencies, mental/physical fatigue etc? Yes. It is true that not eating for 3 days can affect both our bodies as well as our overall health.  It is noteworthy that there are some persons who do not eat for many days continuously under medical supervision for achieving certain specific health based goals. Point is that initially our body would use the stored glycogen from carbohydrates for energy. Later on, muscle tissue would be broken down for fuel leading to muscle loss and body weakness etc. There are certain symptoms we could get if we do not eat for 3 continuous days like dizziness, fatigue and other health complications like seizures etc. These symptoms could occur due to low blood sugar levels.  If we don`t eat food for 3 days, these will happen Body shifting to ketosis: Ketosis occurs when our body uses up stored glucose or glycogen and starts to break down fat into ketones for energy. Though this metabolic switch would keep brain and muscles functioning but it might come with brain fog, fatigue etc also. Drop in the blood sugar levels: There would be a drop in the blood sugar levels if we don`t consume food for 3 continuous days. Symptoms like weakness, dizziness etc could occur. Truth is that those who are diabetic could experience more severe consequences. Feeling weak and fatigued etc: By slowing down the metabolic process, the body conserves energy. By this, we could have low energy levels, muscle weakness, tiredness etc. Our physical stamina or strength would decline as glycogen gets depleted. We would find it difficult to perform eve our daily tasks etc Mood and mental focus get affected: The steady supply of glucose would make the brain thrive or prosper is known. Bitter fact is that prolonged starvation or not eating food, we could have poor memory, poor mood and poor focus etc. By not hydrating well, we might also feel irritated, lightheaded etc. Muscle loss etc: There might be muscle loss in us if we do fasting for prolonged duration without consuming proteins. Body might break down some muscle protein for essential amino acids and this happens when fat turns out to be the major energy source. More chances of dehydration: Food has water in it and by not eating food for 3 days continuously we might be missing out on water present in the food. Dehydration happens if we don`t drink enough quantities of fluids or water. Truth is that dehydration could lead to issues like headaches, reduced kidney function, worsening of fatigue and BP increase etc. Electrolyte imbalance can occur: If fluids are not supplemented by electrolytes, then sodium, potassium levels could come down due to fasting. By this, we could get muscle cramps, irregular heartbeats, confusion etc. Slowing down of digestive system: The absence of food intake for 3 continuous days can lead to reduced activity of the GI tract. This could lead to reduced bowel movements and issues like constipation, bloating etc. Weakening of immune response: Our immune system could become weak due to prolonged fasting. Our body`s ability to fight infections and diseases would decrease if we do not eat foods rich in vitamins and minerals etc.

Are you feeling overwhelmed while doing your daily tasks? Is your productivity getting affected? The answer could be due to the brain fog issue.  By brain fog, we mean a state of confusion, disorganisation and lack of mental clarity etc. There are many factors that can lead to brain fog in us such as stress, lack of sleep, nutritional deficiencies etc. It is really shocking to mention here that across India there are more people with brain fog issues now. This can be due to lifestyle issues, environmental poisons and residual impacts of Covid-19 pandemic also. Various important reasons for getting brain fog are Excess screen usage: Many these days are getting mental fatigue because of the excessive usage of screens or also known as digital overload. It is true that over dependence on screens has resulted in the brain becoming slow and due to this, people are finding it difficult to concentrate. This is prevalent especially among the youths. Post Covid neurological effects: Truth is that many survivors of Covid 10 have developed long term cognitive symptoms or brain fog. The symptoms associated are impaired memory, absence of concentration and mental fatigue etc. It has been found that around 25% of recovered patients have these neurological effects. Mental health stress due to chronic stress: These days, persons get affected by 3 types of stress namely work pressure, academic pressure and social pressure. Bitter fact is that the thinking ability of the person would get affected because of stress. It must be taken into note that lack of sleep would worsen the symptoms. Deficiency due to nutrients: Our brain would not get the required amounts of nutrients if we eat processed foods or irregular meal timings etc. There are chances of mental fog and cognitive loss if we lack nutrients like vitamin B12 and omega 3 fatty acids etc. Sleep disturbances: It is worthy to note that disturbed or poor sleep would prevent the brain from effectively stabilising memories. There are more chances of brain fog if we get exposed to screens before bed or sleeping on an irregular schedule etc. Brain fog treatment: It is possible to treat brain fog by limiting the exposure to screens. By sleeping well for more than 6 hours every night, By consuming balanced foods like antioxidants, fat etc. Brain fog can be managed by exercising regularly and by doing meditation or yoga or breathing exercises etc. What to consume for brain fog issue? Intake of vitamin D foods (fatty fishes, mushrooms, egg yolk etc) would boost our mood, symptoms of anxiety and depression etc. This would help in brain fog management. Intake of omega 3 fatty acids foods like nuts and seeds, salmon fish etc would boost depressive symptoms, boosts mood. Foods like seeds, beans etc have magnesium in them and consuming these foods would improve stress based cognitive impairment and brain fog etc. Foods having vitamin C like broccoli, strawberries etc would boost mood and improve brain fog issue.