The “badam” or almond is among the most nutrient-rich nuts. It boasts of high protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. We can safely call it a super-food for everyone, including those with diabetes. Almonds are members of the stone fruit family. The almond is the seed of the almond fruit. Some other fruits that belong to the stone fruit family are plums, peaches and nectarines. Almonds were initially cultivated in…
Calcium and Vitamin D come together to make the power combo – they are the duo that guard your bone health. Let’s bone up on what this means! (Ah, there’s a pun!) Did you know? You need adequate calcium in the diet to prevent bone loss and avoid the risk of osteoporosis, a condition where the bones become weak and brittle. Your bones become more prone to breakage even with…
Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become thin and become prone to painful fractures. It can be a silent disease, but many patients suffer symptoms such as pain and height loss and usually occurs when the creation of new bone cannot keep up with the removal of old bone. The bones become weak and brittle and are more likely to fracture. A number of risk factors contribute to osteoporosis including aging, smoking, low…