Tech '&' Nutrition

The Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of chronic conditions that are faced by millions of people today. The Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis are the two principal types of inflammatory issues. Before we move any further, it is very important to know the difference between the two: The Crohn's disease mostly affects the small and the large intestines, along with the mouth, oesophagus, stomach and anus, whereas the ulcerative Colitis primarily affects the rectum and the colon area of an individual. Today, we are going to talk about the Crohn's Disease . What is Crohn's Disease?   The Crohn’s Disease, as I had mentioned earlier, is a chronic inflammatory condition that not only affects the intestines, but could also affect the mouth, oesophagus, stomach and the anus of an individual. This disease can have life-threatening complications and it cannot be easily cured. The most common symptoms faced by the people suffering from this disease are abdominal p...

Potato is one of the most consumed vegetables in the world. Spanish introduced it to Europe in the second half of 16th century. Today, potato has become a stable food in many parts of the world, especially in India. It is also the world’s fourth-largest food crop, following maize, wheat and rice. A raw potato is 79% water; consisting mainly of carbohydrate (17%), low amount of protein (2%) and negligible fat. It is also rich in the vitamins like B6 and C and minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorous and zinc. Potato also has a bad-reputation amongst the people who are trying to loose weight. Most “trainers” strictly advise their client to stop consuming potato (or most of the carbohydrate sources for that fact), when they are “dieting”. Does potato really messes with your weight loss programme? Does it really help in maintaining Blood Pressure levels? And most importantly, Is it good for you? Don’t worry. I’m going to answer everything question on ...