Simple rules for good health are eating healthy and nutritious food, good diet meal, and of course exercise. If we follow these things, surely we will be very healthy for long time. Read more »

When it comes to calories, all fats are the same — equally
undesirable. Containing 9 calories per gram, fat has more than
twice the calories of carbohydrates and proteins. A high-fat diet
increases the risk of obesity and its complications (diabetes,
hypertension and certain cancers). It is another reason to be
judicious with all fats, even with the more desirable ones such as
olive and peanut oil.

Remember that fat is only a part of the equation. To reduce
your risk of heart disease, hypertension and certain cancers, it is
just as important to eat lots of fruits and vegetables and whole
grains, which provide vitamins and fibre.
Regular exercise is as vital as a sound diet in the fight against
heart disease, stroke, obesity, hypertension, diabetes and certain
cancers. With a balanced programme, you can win that fight —
and enjoy life while you are at it.

Facing the Fats

If your motto is ‘fat is bad’, here is a shocking news: Some fats are
turning out to be very healthy. So healthy, in fact, that you
probably need more.

Sprouts, soyabeans and its products, mushroom, green leafy vegetables, ‘missi atta’ (Wheat and Bengal gram flour) and higher fibre foods are highly nutritious. Read more »