Kidney stones, or renal calculi, are solid masses made of crystals. Originating from the kidneys, they can develop in the urinary tract. Kidney stones are known to be one of the most painful medical conditions Risk Factors Two golden dietary rules to curb the formation of kidney stones Curb the use of these culprits to curb kidney stones List of Food Items

Mango, also called as ‘king of fruits’, is one of the nutritionally rich fruits with unique flavor, fragrance and taste. Studies have also shown that mangoes are the most widely consumed fruit in the world. King Sized Benefits of Mango Mango fruit is rich in Dietary fiber, Vitamins, Minerals and Antioxidant compounds. This makes it a good choice as a desert for Diabetics, Thyroid and those having High Cholesterol. It is an excellent source of Beta Carotene, a pre cursor to Vitamin A and Potassium. Mango is also a good source of folate which will help in purification of the blood and production of RBCs. The antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia cancers. The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically LDLs (Low Density Lipoproteins). Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. The traditional home…

Double cheese burgers, pepperoni pizzas and french fries – do they hurt your arteries? Dietician Khyati Rupani picks 10 worst foods for your heart’s health. 1. Red Meat Eating too much processed meat is very dangerous to your heart and increase risk of CVD’S. 5 slices make up 252 calories, 22 grams of fat and almost 1,000 mgs of sodium. Eating too much processed meat has been linked to high cholesterol, obesity, and high blood pressure leads to heart attack. 2. Butter croissants/khaari/baked puffs One measly butter croissant soars with a calorie content of 231 plus 12 grams of fat. Most of the fat being TRANS FAT, which is detrimental to the arteries. The innocent looking puffs/khaaris/croissants are packed with these trans fats responsible for heart diseases and abnormal lipids. 3. Pizza Doughy, pepperoni, cheese covered processed pizzas contain high amounts of saturated fat and are super high in sodium. These two are…

Some foods that we eat, may seem healthy. But the question is “Are Health Foods really Healthy?” Nutritional labels of many brands shout phrases such as “Low cholesterol, Low fat, No added sugar, organic foods, multigrain” etc. However, unhealthy choices lurk among even the most-healthy seeming foods. For instance, chewing onto a energy candy or granola bars. It may seem extremely nutritious and providing one enough energy. There lies the MYTH! The high energy comes from the high calories coming from high fats and high sugar in the bar. There’s no magic, but simply Hidden Diet Hazards The healthy myth’s considered unhealthy! Energy and granola bars :  Extremely high in fats, sugars and calories. The name “low-fat” just swaps sugar for fat and as many calories than regular versions. Lesson Learnt: AVOID these bars completely. Salads with unhealthy fatty dressings :  Vegetables are healthy. Yes! But the question is “Are The…