April 2017

MILLETS

One of the oldest foods known to mankind, millets were the first cereal grains that were consumed by human beings. Cultivated in East Asia as many as 10,000 years ago, this drought-resistant grain, in prehistoric times, was more widely eaten than even rice.

In modern times, millets are a bit of a wonder food. Their protein structure is quite similar to wheat, making them a great gluten free substitute for breads, baking, etc. Millets are also rich in iron, calcium, phosphorus and other minerals; thereby it’s imperative that we mix upour grain intake with some millets.

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Weight Gain & Stress

Can Stress Cause Weight Gain?

Stress could be one of the culprits. It plays a role in weight gain. While it can make you have less of an appetite at first, long-term “chronic” stress actually boosts your hunger.

Cortisol and Comfort Foods. Levels of “the stress hormone,” cortisol, rise during tension-filled times. This can turn your overeating into a habit. Because increased levels of the hormone also help cause higher insulin levels, your blood sugar drops and you crave sugary, fatty foods. Continue reading “Weight Gain & Stress”