‘Fruits can enrich your diet with a number of nutrients’: AMRI Hospital Kolkata

The body needs various essential nutrients and minerals for its overall growth and development. A healthy diet is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. Thus, it becomes imperative to eat food with high nutritive value.

In order to attain different nutrients needed by the body, it is important to eat a wide variety of food products.  A number of studies have highlighted that fruits are a good source of various nutrients potent enough to enrich your diet. The wide-ranging benefits offered by them make fruits the best gift of Mother Nature to mankind.   The experienced medics at AMRI Hospital, one of the leading multispecialty hospitals in Kolkata state that fruits are a storehouse of various vitamins and minerals which help in ensuring a smooth functioning of the body.

Fruits are not just utterly delicious, they are healthy too. Following a diet rich in fruits reduces the risk of developing some chronic diseases to a great extent. Apart from being one of the best sources of dietary fiber, fruits help in ensuring the proper functioning of the digestive tract. AMRI Hospital Kolkata highlights that they supply ample energy to your body and have no cholesterol. Some of the major benefits offered by them include:

• Fruits are a good source of many essential nutrients such as potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid).

• They help in maintaining a healthy weight.

• They are effective in promoting emotional well-being among adults.

• Fruits rich in potassium such as bananas, prunes, peaches, apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange help in maintain healthy blood pressure.

• A number of fruits are effective in boosting the body’s immune system.

• They help in combating severe diseases due to the presence of various flavonoids, antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, phytochemicals, the micro- and macronutrients.

• The risk of strokes, high blood pressure, indigestion, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic diseases is alleviated by including fruits in your diet.

• Fruits like berries, apple and banana offer various benefits for skin and hair as well. They are widely used as an alternative of various skin-care creams due to their healing properties.

• The essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants present in fruits provide nourishment to the skin and are effective in keeping it hydrated.

• The chances of developing diabetes and asthma can be lowered due to the antioxidants called flavonoids present in apples.

• The healthy monounsaturated fats present in fruits like Avocados can help in lowering the cholesterol levels and are good for your heart.

• Anthocyanin, the powerful antioxidant present in blackberries helps in reducing the risk of stroke and cancer to a great extent.

• Fruits like Cranberry are effective in treating and preventing urinary tract infections.

• Resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant present in grapes helps in preventing heart diseases by reducing blood pressure levels and lowering the risk of blood clots.

Keeping in mind the wide-ranging benefits offered by fruits, it is recommended to include them in your daily diet

AMRI Hospital Kolkata highlights the most effective home remedies for a healthy heart

Heart is one of the most important organs in the human body. It is the center of your cardiovascular system and is vital for the overall functioning of the body. Heart is responsible for almost everything that gives life to your body- ranging from the transportation of oxygen to the success of your immune system. However, there are a number of perilous diseases which pose a major threat to human heart.

Heart disease is an umbrella term for all kinds of disorders that affect the heart. Some of the most fatal heart diseases include Angina, Arrhythmia, Congenital heart disease, Coronary artery disease, Dilated cardiomyopathy and Myocardial infarction. The experienced medics at AMRI Hospital, one of the leading multispecialty hospitals in Kolkata state that, the building up of plaque in arterial walls is one of the major causes of heart diseases. It leads to the narrowing of the arteries which further slowdowns the blood flow and increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke. 

According to a research by WHO (World Health Organization) and the CDC, it was highlighted that heart diseases are one of the leading causes of death in the countries like UK, USA, Canada and Australia. AMRI Hospital Kolkata highlights that different heart diseases have different causes and symptoms depending upon their type and conditions. Some of the most common symptoms include:

• ·         Discomfort or pain arising at the centre of chest (also known as angina)
• ·         Slow or racing heartbeat
• ·         Feeling of suffocation with chest pain
• ·         Difficulty in breathing
• ·         Dizziness and fatigue
• ·         Palpitations (feeling like your heart is beating too fast or irregularly)
• ·         Sweating, which may be very heavy
• ·         Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or light-headedness

Keeping a check on the levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, triglycerides, and Body Mass Index (BMI) is imperative for ensuring a healthy heart. A number of home remedies are used to improve the health of your heart. AMRI hospital Bhubaneswar highlights the most effective ones, which include:

Garlic

Considered to be one of the world’s healthiest foods, Garlic is effective in combating the issues like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and coronary heart disease. It also helps in alleviating the development of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.

Hawthorn

Hawthorn offers great benefits for the cardiovascular system. It is commonly used for improving the heart conditions by increasing the blood flow and ensuring a stronger pumping action.

Arjuna

Terminalia arjuna is one of the most effective remedies for heart diseases. It is an ayurvedic herb which is a cardio-tonic and has cardiac healing properties.

Chinese Hibiscus

The extracts of hibiscus flower are widely known and used for their anti-atherosclerosis properties. The infusion made from this herb helps in regulating high blood pressure. 

Turmeric

One of the most common ingredients used in cooking, Turmeric works as a great antioxidant which helps in combating several chronic diseases. It possesses certain properties which are effective in preventing atherosclerosis.

Keeping in mind the importance of heart health, it is recommended to use these home remedies. It is equally important to know that a healthy heart always stays in a healthy body.

Bariatric Wing launched by AMRI Hospital Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Asian Bariatrics

AMRI Hospital Bhubaneswar announced its collaboration with Asian Bariatrics, Ahmedabad. This move will let AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar providing the world class Metabolic and Bariatrics surgery facility.

The partnership was announced in the presence of Dr Sanjay Patolia, and Dr Mahendra Narwaria, noted Bariatric & GI Robotic surgeons of India, along with the CEO of AMRI Hospitals Ltd, Mr. Rupak Barua, and Dr. Salil Kumar Mohanty, VP, Unit Head, AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar.

  

Under this initiative, Asian Bariatrics and AMRI Hospitals are all set to provide a holistic Metabolic and Bariatrics surgery to the patients getting treated at AMRI Hospital Bhubaneswar by sticking to the high standards of treatment offered at  Asian Bariatrics, Ahmedabad.

Renowned Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon of India, Dr. Mahendra Narwaria, said, “Asian Bariatrics is the Asia’s largest Obesity Surgery Center which has the credentials of more than 6000 successful weight-loss surgeries. This collaboration with AMRI Bhubaneswar will benefit the patients from this part of the country. The bariatric unit at AMRI Bhubaneswar will offer the best in standard medical service as offered by the experts of Asian Bariatrics, Ahmedabad.”

Dr. Narwaria added,“ The technology of Metabolic surgery that will be offered at AMRI Bhubaneswar Bariatric Wing from this collaboration can help many diabetic patients of this country who are suffering from uncontrolled diabetes despite taking medications including insulin and even after following a regimented lifestyle of proper diet and exercise. These kinds of surgeries will also help to minimize complications of heart attack, kidney failure, stroke, neuropathy and retinopathy for such diabetic patients. Early treatment with surgery would assist them to continue a normal life and avoid a long and strict medication regime”.

AMRI Hospital Bhubaneswar is a Super Specialty tertiary care hospital is a part of the AMRI Hospitals Ltd, which is one of the biggest and fastest growing names of Eastern India’s private medical care providers. 

Everything you must know about Hypertension or High Blood Pressure

In the case of hypertension (also known as high blood pressure) is a medical condition that results in increased pressure of blood in arteries. A senior cardiologist at AMRI Hospital Kolkata says, “Blood pressure normally falls and rises throughout the day, but it can damage your heart and cause severe health issues if it remains high for a long time".

Blood pressure is the force that the flowing liquid exerts on the inner walls of arteries. In most cases, high blood pressure shows no symptoms, which makes hypertension a covert killer. Gradually, high blood pressure increases the risk of medical complications such as stroke, kidney failure, congestive heart attack and heart failure.

Shockingly, high blood pressure has become a common condition in India. But you can take measures to lower the risk of heart complications and stroke. Hyper-Tension and High Blood pressure may happen in the following situations:

• ·         Eating foods high in sodium and low in potassium.
• ·         Sedentary habits: sitting for long periods, minimum physical activity, etc.
• ·         Smoking tobacco.
• ·         No or very little exercise.
• ·         Obesity.
• ·         Women who use birth control pills.
• ·         Drinking too much alcohol.
• ·         Pregnancy
• ·         Family history of high blood pressure

How can you control blood pressure after being diagnosed with hypertension? Consider these tips from AMRI Hospital Kolkata

Know what your blood pressure level should be and try to keep it at a normal level.

Eat a healthy diet that’s low in salt, saturated and trans-fats.

Lose weight if you’re overweight.

Try to give up alcohol or at least decrease your consumption.

Eat fruits and vegetables, and low-fat dairy products.

Enjoy regular physical activity.

Take all medicines as prescribed to control your blood pressure.
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5 meatless sources of protein, recommended by AMRI Hospital Kolkata

Proteins are called building blocks of life for a reason. Specialist at AMRI Hospital Kolkata explains, “Protein in the body breaks down into amino acids and promotes cell repair and growth.”

Digestion of protein takes long time – making us feel full for long periods on considerably less calories. Thus increase in protein intake is advised to those trying to lose weight.

Scarcity of protein in diet can cause muscle pain, sleep troubles and low energy apart from other serious medical complications. To find out how much protein should be taken in a day, just multiply your weight in kg with 0.8 (e.g. if you weigh 70 kg, you should take at least 56 g per day).

AMRI Hospital Kolkata has listed below meatless foods with surprisingly high content of protein.

1. Seitan or Wheat Gluten (Protein content: 75g per 100g)

Most people aren’t familiar with Seitan, but what must be known about Seitan is its very high protein content. Mere 100g of it has more than enough protein for your daily requirements. This super food is made by washing wheat flour dough until all starch is gone, and sticky gluten mass is achieved. Seitan is also low in carbohydrate, sodium and fat.

2.  Lentils (26g per 100g)

If you want recommended amount of protein in your vegetarian diet, start eating lentils. You can get up to 26g of protein and lots of fiber from just 100g of lentils.

3. Peanut butter (25g per 100g)

Peanut butter is loved by many. It’s one of the tastiest ways to fulfill your protein requirement. But too much of it can cause obesity.

4.  Black beans (21g per 100g)

These are related to, everyone’s favorite, Rajma (kidney beans). However black beans contain bigger amount of protein. Black beans also maintain healthy sugar levels in blood; this is why doctors recommend black beans to patients of diabetes. Black are also low in fat contents.

5.  Almonds (21g per 100)

For a nut, almonds contain an impressive amount of protein. They can be eaten anytime and anywhere. Take it easy on them if you’re trying to lose weight.

There are various other meatless sources of protein that couldn’t make it to this list. But nonetheless, consuming recommended requirement of protein is very important, as told by a senior doctor at AMRI Hospital Kolkata.