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Want A Superfood With Medicinal Benefits? Try Hemp
Not only is hemp a powerhouse of multiple rich nutrients, it also helps cut the risk of heart diseases and provides relief from aches and pains
As a result of awareness and education against consumption, people are now anxious and particular about what they eat and drink. Ever since fitness has taken a new road in the industry, a gradual shift towards a healthier diet has taken place where every little ingredient is thoroughly read and examined before eating. Nutritious seeds, powders, and nubs have become a topic of interest for people who are working towards a healthy lifestyle. Hemp, an herb which has been newly recognised as a super food & gained popularity due to its high nutritional value and is a very good source of protein and other essentials in the human body. All in all, hemp is a powerhouse of multiple rich nutrients in one.
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Renuka Korwate recounts how an Angawadi didi changed her entire family’s attitude towards children My elder granddaughter Gauri suffered a lot due to her health condition, I m not going to let this happen to my younger one,” asserts Renuka Korwate.
Renuka belongs to the Gondi tribe, and lives in Ambora village in Maharashtra’s Tahsilwad Tehsil. With six family members and a small income, it is often challenging to manage livelihoods. “We rely on agriculture for our incomes. Gauri s mother did not pay attention to her as she was pregnant for the second time shortly after Gauri was born. As a serious consequence, Gauri became malnourished. I decided to stay with Gauri in the hospital for 14 days,” she says.
Outlook Poshan In A New Avatar: A Letter From The Editor
Outlook Poshan 2.0 coincides and celebrates a momentous occasion in our collective fight against malnutrition.
Dear Readers,
It is my pleasure to present to you Outlook Poshan in a new avatar: Outlook Poshan 2.0 . The changes you see both in design and content are not just cosmetic. Rather, Outlook Poshan 2.0 coincides and celebrates a momentous occasion in our collective fight against malnutrition.
When finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech on February 1 announced Mission Poshan 2.0, it underlined the nation’s resolve to deal with the growing scourge of malnutrition exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The significance of such a concerted mission cannot be missed. The nation’s health depends upon Poshan and this year’s budget has allotted to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, tasked with overseeing Poshan Abhiyan programme, a sum of Rs 24,435 crore. Out of Rs 2
Food and Mood
How Food Determines Your Mood
Here are some diet tips to help boost your mood and keep you cheerful all day long
A healthy gut is significant for happiness. It is a proven fact that our digestive system not only helps in digesting food but also guides our emotions and is very closely linked with our mood. The link between our digestive system and our brain is known as the Gut-Brain Axis. This communication works both ways, which means that the gut and the brain are constantly talking and influencing each other. It is observed that the way our emotions affect the functioning of our digestive system, gut health also influences our mood and thinking. Thus it becomes important to take care of your gut health. So, to feel good inside and out, ensure that the food you put in your system is the right one.
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How To Improve Food Security And Nutritional Outcomes
Food security and nutrition in India have worsened since the last NFHS round with 18 states showing worsened stunting levels among children under five.
The findings of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (IIPS, 2019-20) have come as a reality check, and even experts are trying to make sense of it.
The survey shows that food security and nutrition in India have worsened since the last NFHS round (2015-16). Among the 22 states and Union Territories (UTs) for whom the data was released, 18 show either stagnation or worsening of stunting (height-for-age) levels among children less than five years.