Setting curd with raisins can neautralise bad bacteria in the gut
Highlights
It can help in improving gut health
Raisins contain soluble fibre which act as a prebiotic
How is it that you set your curd? Is it with some buttermilk or some curd itself? Ever thought of setting your curd with a few raisins? Well, you must, recommends celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar as it can work wonders for improving your gut health. The health of our gut, she says, has been affected by lack of physical activity, social interactions and the sheer unpredictability of life. This has result in weight gain, disturbed our sleep, caused hair loss and digestion issues like gas and flatulence.
Food items you must avoid eating to achieve that flat stomach look
A list of common food items that are high in nutrient value but causes hurdle on the road to a flat stomach journey.
DNA Web Team
Jan 13, 2021, 11:33 AM IST
There are times when even after sweating it out at the gym, we are unable to reach our weight loss goal. This usually happens when we put all our energy into exercising and skip the most important element of the weight loss journey - watch the food we eat.
Many nutritionists suggest avoiding food items that can cause gas and bloating in the body. For example, watermelon, grains, and a few dairy products are known to cause gas and should be avoided at all costs to achieve that flat stomach look.
A diet with the word breakthrough in the title sets up big expectations. As a result, I was a bit skeptical about Dr. Oz s 21-Day Weight Loss Breakthrough Diet. The free plan, available on the TV physician s website, lays out what to eat and what to avoid over a three-week period, in order to lose weight, reduce bloat, and boost your energy.
Here are my thoughts as a dietitian on the pros and cons of the approach, and what to consider before you jump on the breakthrough bandwagon. How is the Dr. Oz Diet structured?
The plan calls for oolong tea first thing in the morning, followed by a small breakfast, a mid-morning snack, lunch, a second snack, and dinner. Beverages include another cup of oolong tea and water.
| UPDATED: 13:35, Mon, Jan 11, 2021
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