What Should You Eat and How?

Food labels aks nutrition labels are printed at the backside of every food product that we buy.  It is to make consumer know what they are taking in. This episode decodes food labels and the facts in it. It talks about calorie consumption, recommended dietary allowance, serving size and nutrients in it. This episode details on reading ingredient lisy, how they are arranged and how to make an informed decision while buying a food product. This show is hosted by Ms.Samrudha. You can drop her a mail at [email protected]. She can be contacted through facebook www.facebook.com/samrudha.ravi/ and through instagram url www.instagram.com/samru.ravi/

Health and nutrition of parents play a significant role in development of the child. Not just physical development even brain development depends upon the nutrition of mother. Renowned Neurosurgeon Dr.Sunil K Pandya says "During pregnancy neurons can grow at a rate of 250,000 a minute. Brain development is the most sensitive part of human brain. At this stage if mother is deprived of essential vitamins and proteins, or is exposed to alcohol or tobacco, the developing nerve cells suffer irreversible damage. Mother needs to be well nourished even before conception. We know pregnancy is big part of our life but seldom do we talk about planning pregnancy. Pregnancy can be planned and should be planned. Both mother and father should be ready for physical, psychological, financial, social changes that pregnancy is to bring in. the changes should be loved. Pregnancy demands care, nutrition, time and rest. A mother should be at her peace to balance and enjoy the needs of pregnancy. This episode lists pre-pregnancy diet that is to be taken by mothers and fathers. It also talks about rising infertility. World Health Organisation's concept - MY PLATE is briefly discussed. Healthy meal suggestion for pre-pregnancy period including whole grains, pulses, meat, vegetables, greens, nuts, fruits are emphasised.

Human life is important for a nation. Human life begins as zygote. It moves to the uterus and it is called embryo. Zygote needs correct diet. embryo needs appropriate diet. Both depend on health of the mother. Everything is formed at that stage. Mothers are doing the most important of all functions - creation. Here again, the role of fathers is not to be underrated. No unhealthy man can give out a healthy sperm. Health of father should also be considered. Good health is a combination of physical and mental well-being. In all these 80 years of life my Professor D.Karthikeyan has never has excess sugar levels, bp or any lifestyle disorders. He is always in his high spirits and never depressed. This episode focuses on how nutrition and psychology intertwine and play a role in health of people.