How To Make The Boring Water Interesting To Stay Hydrated This Summer?

The summer season is already hitting its peak this April and with the months of May and June approaching, it is only going to get hotter, especially in North India. The summer season requires you to take a little more care of yourself as the heat can harm your body externally and internally. Keeping your skin safe from the sun and staying hydrated are the key measures to beat the heat.

Hydration is extremely important as it aids weight loss, keeps all body functions running normally, and makes the skin and hair also healthier. Hydration is extremely important, especially during the summer to keep the body cool and to make up for the fluid loss due to sweat, which is excessive in the summers. The best way to stay hydrated is to drink water, but the fact that it is odourless and tasteless can make it really boring and you might want to treat your taste buds which you treat your body. Here are 5 ways you can make the water tasty to beat the heat, and treat your taste buds, at the same time.

The lemon mint virgin mojito

The most refreshing drink that you can try this summer season is the lemon and mint water-based drink. Just squeeze one lemon per glass of the drink that you want to make, crush some mint leaves and add it to the drink. Pour water and add sugar or sugar free drops for sweetener. This is an extremely healthy way to keep yourself hydrated, keep your weight and diabetes under control.

Fruit juices

If blood sugar or diabetes is not an issue, you can indulge in a glass of fresh juice or concentrated juice diluted with water to keep yourself hydrated. However, you should make sure you limit your intake as they are high in sugar and can lead to weight gain.

Detox water

Another way to make your water interesting is to add pieces of fruits in it to infuse the nutrients of the fruit into the water. Lemon, watermelon, mint leaves, and other summer fruits can be added to water and the water can help you detox and lose weight.

Tea

Green tea and other forms of tea are great for weight loss and detox and can also help you stay hydrated. If you are sitting in the office and looking for something warm to sip on, tea may be a good option for you. Tea contains antioxidants and has a lot of health benefits.

Eat your water

Sounds weird, but the best way to make sure you consume more water and stay hydrated is to eat your water in the form of water-based foods and fruits like bottle gourd, cucumbers, watermelon, sun melon, etc. These and other food items contain a high percentage of water and can be consumed to make sure your body stays hydrated during the summer heat

AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar in association with Silver Age Foundation for elders conducts Walkathon & Health Camp on World Diabetes Day

Bhubaneswar : In its attempt to spread awareness on the impact that diabetes has on the family and promote the role of the family in diabetes management, care, prevention and education, AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar today organised a Walkathon in association with Silver Age Foundation for Elders at BJB Nagar, Bhubaneswar. This year’s theme for the World Diabetes Day is Diabetes concerns every family.

The Walkathon followed by a Basic Health Check up Camp at Buxi Jagabandhu Nagar Peoples Association, BJB Nagar, Bhubaneswar witnessed the participation of around 200 Senior Citizens who joined in for the Health Awareness talk delivered by Dr. Ritesh Agarwal, Diabetics Specialist, AMRI Hospitals and also underwent basic Health checkups.
Hon’ble Minister Shri Pratap Jena, Information & Public Relation, Health, Family Welfare, Law, Govt of Odisha graced the occasion and praised the initiative of AMRI Hospitals & Silver Age Foundation for arranging the Walkathon and Health Check-up Camp for making people aware of Diabetes care. “Govt. Of Odisha is also giving special focus by providing special Health Care facilities to the people, like providing free Dialysis facilities to the Kidney disease patients and planning to provide free health care treatments in all Govt Hospitals.”, said Minister Shri Jena.

“Healthy living is essential to minimize the incidence of Diabetics. Diabetics leads to Obesity & heart Diseases in many cases. Managing Diabetes is not a Science, it is an Art. AMRI Hospitals continues its efforts to set a Healthy life as well as a Society” Said Mr. Lakhmi Narayan Reddy Chinnam, Unit Head, VP, AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar.

“425 million adults (1-in-11) have Diabetes, the theme for this year’s World Diabetes Day –Diabetes concerns Every Family is particularly important for older people. Families need to live in an environment that supports healthy lifestyles and helps them to prevent Diabetes, which made it important for us” said Mr. Amar Jyoti Mahapatra, Co-founder & trustee of Silver Age Foundation for Elders.

“As a special gesture, AMRI Hospital Bhubaneswar has been conducting many public motivational activities like Walkathon to alert People about the diseases like Diabetes. One in every two people with Diabetes remain undiagnosed. People need to be give sheer attention towards the disease. AMRI Hospitals is a family outside one’ family. Diabetics are the concern for every family. AMRI Hospitals trying its best to diagnose, prevent and manage Diabetes”, said Mr. Dilip Kumar Patro, AVP, G&D, AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar.

World Diabetes Day 2018: Healthy Nuts And Seeds For Keeping Your Blood Sugar Levels Low

This World Diabetes Day go nuts if you want to manage diabetes. Nuts and seeds can be a good snack for people with type 2 diabetes because they may help lower the risk of heart disease, control blood sugar levels and even aid weight loss.

14 November is marked as the World Diabetes Day. Every year World Diabetes Day has a significant theme. The theme for World Diabetes Day this year is The Family and Diabetes. High blood sugar levels or diabetes is a serious condition and is affecting millions of people worldwide. People with diabetes should keep a constant check of their blood sugar levels. A diabetes diet simply means eating the healthiest and nutritious foods in moderation and sticking to regular mealtimes. People with high blood sugar levels should focus on low fat diet. Some important foods which can help lower your blood sugar levels are fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, dairy products and whole grains.

This World Diabetes Day go nuts if you want to manage diabetes. Nuts and seeds can be a good snack for people with type 2 diabetes because they may help lower the risk of heart disease, control blood sugar levels and even aid weight loss. Weight management is also necessary for people suffering from diabetes.

 1. Almonds:

We all know the numerous benefits almonds offer. Almonds are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Munching a couple of almonds a day can help diabetics to reduce their level of cholesterol and makes the insulin active. This also stabilizes their blood sugar levels. You can add have a few almonds in the morning, make a soup or simply as an evening snack.

2. Brazil nuts:

 Brazil nuts offer many of the same benefits as any other nuts healthy fats, antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. However, they are most importantly known for being an excellent source of organic selenium, a powerful antioxidant-boosting mineral that may be beneficial for the prevention of cancer.

3. Walnuts:

Walnuts are rich in mono and polyunsaturated fats that increase insulin sensitivity in the body. People who consume walnuts on a regular basis tend to have a balanced or normal level of inlow blood sugar levels.

4. Cashews:

Cashew nuts are lower in fat compared to other nuts. Also, the fat that is present in cashews is heart-healthy monounsaturated fat or oleic acid which is beneficial for your overall health. Monounsaturated fats reduce the levels of triglyceride or high blood fat, thus helping diabetics to fight complication of the disease.

 5. Flax seeds:

Flax seeds are a rich source of micronutrients, dietary fiber, manganese, vitamin B1, and the essential fatty acids (which help fight inflammation). Moreover, these seeds are high in vitamins and minerals, including most of the B vitamins, magnesium, and manganese; both soluble and insoluble fiber; phytochemicals, including many powerful antioxidants such as lignans. You can include these seeds in your soups, smoothies, salads and soups.

6. Hemp seeds:

One of the most nutritious seeds in the world hemp seeds help prevent cancer and even prevent heart disease prevention properties. Hemp seeds are loaded with proteins, essential fats, vitamins and enzymes combined with a relative absence of sugar, starches and saturated fats. Hemp seeds are one of the nature’s perfect foods and can be termed as a super food. This is one of the most potent foods available, supporting optimal health and overall well-being, for life.

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