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(via google)   Most of us don’t realise how much sugar we eat daily. Cancer specialist Dr Tarang Krishna reveals 5 common everyday foods that are secretly loaded with sugar. Sugar is everywhere in our diets, from obvious sweets to everyday foods we think are healthy. Most of us have no idea how much sugar we're actually consuming. Dr Tarang Krishna, cancer specialist and managing director at Dr Krishna's Cancer Healer Centre, Delhi, shared in his September 27 Instagram post 5 everyday items that are surprisingly high in sugar.   "If you are consuming these things in your daily life, it means you are taking in a lot of sugar," Dr Krishna explains. "Some items you eat regularly seem normal, but they are actually loaded with sugar." He further highlights the top five sugar-heavy foods we often overlook: 1. Breakfast cereals "Just one bowl can contain 3–4 tablespoons of sugar," Dr Krishna says. 2. Flavoured yoghurt "It may seem healthy, but the su...

(via google)   Dr. Saurabh Sethi also noted, gut health is very important: it aids digestion, relieves bloating, and contributes to the overall performance, and overall GI health. Super fruits aren't just another food trend, they represent an easy and natural way to help improve your digestive system. Adding nutrient-dense fruits to your everyday foods can help your body notice a difference in digestion, relieving bloating and constipation, and supporting gut health. Adding fruits to smoothies is among the simplest options to get all of these benefits, and turning fruits into smoothies makes quick filling breakfasts or snacking delicious and gut friendly. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist who has trained at AIIMS, Harvard, and Stanford, shared the following smoothie recipe with the super fruit, papaya. This delicious drink can do wonders for your gut health. The influencer and gut health expert shared a video on Instagram on October 4, in which he explained an easy, tasty pap...

(via google)   Sugar intake is reported as bad for health in general but it is much worse if you suffer from osteoarthritis. Dr Mayank Daral explains the hidden link. While sugar is well known to have negative effects on overall health - including weight gain and increased risk of chronic diseases - it's potentially much worse for those with osteoarthritis. On top of adding to systemic inflammation, excess sugar also increases joint pain and stiffness, contributing to difficulty with normal everyday movement for the patient. Dr Mayank Daral, an orthopaedic surgeon and sports injury specialist, working as an assistant professor at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, is starting a conversation about the dangers of sugar consumption for patients of osteoarthritis and why cutting it down is essential. In a conversation with Revant Himatsingka, popularly known as Food Pharmer on social media, in Episode 17 of Rethink India Podcast, the surgeon explains why sugar ...

(via google) Think acne is a teenage issue? Dr Gurveen Waraich explains adult acne and debunks five myths around acne and triggers.  Acne is seen as a teenage issue but the reality isn't as simple as that. Adult acne is increasingly prevalent and there are many myths surrounding its causation and healing that can complicate the management of breakouts. Dr Gurveen Waraich is a dermatologic specialist in clinical and cosmetic dermatology and skin care and sets the record straight by debunking five common myths about acne. In an Instagram video posted on September 10, she unpacks common acne myths, highlighting its prevalence in adulthood and clarifying real triggers - such as makeup and diet - and what doesn’t cause breakouts. Adults don’t get acne According to Dr Waraich, acne is not just a teenage concern - many people encounter it for the first time in adulthood, even if their adolescent years were blemish-free. Many of her clients experience the onset of acne after 25, and she e...