Nutrition

Best summer fruits in Pakistan: mangoes, watermelon, and seasonal fruits for beating the heat

Best Summer Fruits in Pakistan: 10 Fruits to Beat the Heat

Best Summer Fruits in Pakistan: 10 Fruits to Beat the Heat Pakistani summers are intense — temperatures regularly cross 40°C, and staying hydrated becomes a daily challenge. Fortunately, nature provides exactly what the season demands: summer fruits that are juicy, hydrating and full of nutrients. From the undisputed king, the mango, to the humble watermelon

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nutrient-rich foods

Nutrient-Rich Foods: Pakistan’s Most Nutritious Foods

Nutrient-Rich Foods: Pakistan’s Most Nutritious Foods Not all calories are equal. A glass of cola and a bowl of dal may both give your body energy, but only one of them also delivers protein, fibre, iron, folate and B vitamins. Foods that pack a lot of nutrients into relatively few calories are called nutrient-dense or

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TYPE 2 DIABETES

Fennel Seeds and Type 2 Diabetes: What Science Actually Says

Fennel Seeds and Type 2 Diabetes: What Science Actually Says In Pakistan, fennel seeds — saunf — are everywhere: chewed after meals, stirred into kehwa, folded into breads and sweets. Like many traditional foods, saunf carries a reputation for healing powers, including claims about blood sugar. So what is the real story for people with

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Balanced diabetes-friendly meal plate for the food exchange list

Food Exchange List: A Simple Guide to Diabetes Meal Planning

Food Exchange List: A Simple Guide to Diabetes Meal Planning If you have diabetes — or cook for someone who does — you have probably heard the advice “watch your portions” a hundred times without anyone explaining how. The food exchange list is the practical answer. It is a meal-planning system that groups foods by

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