Chowdhury Tasneem Hasin

How to reverse fatty liver naturally: Expert-recommended diet tips

Liver health depends on proper nutrition, regular meals, and avoiding alcohol, sugar, salt, and processed foods. A Mediterranean diet and lifestyle changes can prevent or manage fatty liver, improving metabolism and detoxification efficiency.

2w ago

Summer's back: Are you drinking enough water?

Stay hydrated this summer with expert tips like starting your day with water, eating water-rich foods, snacking on electrolyte-rich dates, making DIY electrolyte drinks, and avoiding dehydration triggers like caffeine, salt, and sugary drinks.

1m ago

Managing gout and uric acid levels during Ramadan

Fasting benefits health but worsens gout if not managed properly. Dehydration raises uric acid levels, increasing flare-ups. Avoid high-purine foods, processed snacks, and sugary drinks. Maintain hydration and balanced meals to prevent complications during Ramadan while preserving overall well-being.

3m ago

Feeling flu-ish? These foods will have you back on your feet in no time

A weakened immune system makes you more susceptible to colds and the flu, but with the right habits and dietary choices, you can bolster your defence. Adequate rest, reduced stress, and healthy meals play a crucial role in recovery.

9m ago

Why dragon fruit is the best thing to happen to your diet

Once an exotic fruit grown in China and neighbouring countries, it has now become a summer staple in Bangladesh. Farming of pitaya — dragon fruit — is common and the tropical fruit has become popular for its unique external structure, sweet taste, and texture.

11m ago

Mastering menstrual nutrition for balance and energy

A healthy menstrual cycle involves more than just timing; it's about understanding how hormonal shifts impact our bodies. From mood swings to energy dips and hunger pangs, these fluctuations can disrupt daily life. However, with a planned diet, these symptoms can be managed effectively.

11m ago

Nutritional benefits of jackfruit

Jackfruit is a summer delight in this part of the world. Packed with nutrition the raw fruit is eaten as a vegetable; it is consumed as a ripe fruit; used to make pithas and other sweet dishes. Many include jackfruit in their summer diet, while others detest the taste and the smell. Be that as it may, jackfruit remains one of the richest sources of vitamins, minerals, and fibres.

1y ago

Health benefits of citrus fruits

Regarded as a nutritional powerhouse, citrus fruits are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It includes a variety of healthy ingredients, including vitamin C, an antioxidant that guards against cell damage.

2y ago
April 13, 2021
April 13, 2021

Ramadan in summer

The body enters into a fasting state eight hours or so after the last meal, when the gut finishes absorbing nutrients from the food. In the normal state, body glucose, which is stored in the liver and muscles, is the body’s main source of energy.

January 26, 2021
January 26, 2021

Puberty — dietary needs at a special age

A surge in appetite around the age of 10 in girls, and 12 in boys, foretells the growth spurt of puberty. This paves the way for early adolescence when the human body needs more calories than any other time in life.

November 10, 2020
November 10, 2020

Managing menopause through dietary regulation

The female hormone oestrogen begins to decline during perimenopause, which usually begins in a woman’s 40s.

November 3, 2020
November 3, 2020

Nutrition for school going children

School-going age is the perfect time for children to learn about healthy food, healthy bodies and productive activities.

July 28, 2020
July 28, 2020

Dietary tips during COVID and POST COVID condition

Dietary tips during COVID and POST COVID condition

May 19, 2020
May 19, 2020

FAQ on diet and Covid-19

There has been much talk about nutrition as a defence mechanism to reduce the chances of contracting the Coronavirus. How important is a change in our dietary intake towards fighting the virus?

March 10, 2020
March 10, 2020

Low carb diet: Does it really help treat obesity?

The low carbohydrate diet — also known as the “low carb diet” has become the latest big thing in weight-loss plans. The low carb diet requires adhering to an extremely low-carb, high-fat diet in order to put our body into a metabolic state called low ketosis, in which, it has to burn fat rather than sugar for energy.

February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020

Fighting fever with a change in diet

Fevers can be caused by several factors — infection caused by bacteria, fungi, virus, and also, as a result of certain inflammatory conditions like arthritis, inflammation of the lining of joints, etc. Heat exhaustion, extreme sunburn can also be the cause.

January 7, 2020
January 7, 2020

Essentials for a healthy winter

Cold and flu bugs thrive in dried-out throats and nasal passages, but drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day can help keep our mucous membranes moist, so they are better able to trap microbes.

November 12, 2019
November 12, 2019

Diet for the groom

No matter the schedule or grandiosity of a wedding, every bride and groom deserve to look and feel abso-lutely incredible from the inside out. While women are often found trying to lose weight for the big day, grooms too are not falling behind.