by Shwetha Bhatia | Dec 1, 2020 | AIDS DAY, corona virus, covid19, diet, Fitness, health, Immunity
World #AIDS Day takes place on 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World...
by Shwetha Bhatia | Nov 12, 2020 | anti-oxidant, diet, Fitness, health, Immunity, L-arginine, supplement
Taurine is a non-essential/conditionally essential amino acid which acts as a cell membrane stabilizer in the body and can aid various antioxidant defence systems. Registered Dietitian Shwetha Bhatia talks about it’s benefits in the latest blog article. Taurine is a...
by Shwetha Bhatia | Oct 30, 2020 | diet, Fitness, health, Immunity, L-arginine, supplement
L-Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid found in the diet. Good food sources of L-arginine include eggs, meats, milk, soy proteins, peanuts and walnuts. Conditionally essential means it is particularly important during periods of illness and chronic...
by Shwetha Bhatia | May 14, 2020 | corona virus, covid19, health, Immunity
It is evident that people of all ages can become infected: malnourished elderly people, with low immunity and patients with chronic diseases like diabetes have more complications with disease severity. Good nutrition not only provides the body with immunity to...
by Shwetha Bhatia | May 5, 2020 | diet, Fitness, health, Immunity
Fasting during Ramzan and trying to adhere to your fitness regime can be challenging. The first few days will be marked by changes in sleep patterns that affect hunger/satiety and circardian rhythm. Follow these tips to stay on track:From Iftar to Suhoor Aim for at...
by Shwetha Bhatia | Apr 25, 2020 | diet, Fitness, health, Immunity
Immunity refers to the body’s innate ability to protect itself from foreign particles. These essentially include allergens, virus and bacteria. When the immune system encounters a foreign particle it produces antibodies that fight the particle. Antibodies linger...