Q 1: Why HEART-ARTERY disease is more common in SOUTH INDIA than rest of India? Q 2: Why Omega-9 fats ( Oleic acid etc. i.e. MUFA ) are lesser in Safflower, Sunflower and Corn oils- so frequently used in SOUTH INDIA? Q 3: Why Omega-6 fats are too abundant and Omega-3 fats are absent in the diet?
Your/Our CHOICE : MEDITERRANEAN DIET/ DASH DIET/ATKINS' DIET; MUSTARD OIL/ CANOLA OIL; PUMPKIN SEEDS/ FLAX SEEDS ( ALSI ); FAT FISH/ FISH OIL SOFTGELS.
No to SOFT DRINKS/HOT DRINKS, NO to TRANSFAT i.e. JUNK FOODS / FRIED FOODS or OVERHEATING of OILS or HYDROGENATED FATS. CHOICE IS YOURS. Visit our pages: www.meganutritionhealth.yolasite.com.
"Confound not truth with falsehood, nor knowingly conceal the truth." ( 2/42)
THE REQUIREMENTS/NEEDS
Foods e.g. Protein:1g/kg of body wt., Fats 30% of Cal. Carbohydrates rest of the calorie needs and water 2-3 L / per head / per day.
Place: 2 by 2 Sq. Yards and so on!
How much do we need? as per the norms!
Whatever we consume, it does consume us.
A part of the food we eat leaves behind a toxic material in the body known as REACTIVE OXIDANT SPECIES ( ROS ).
Eat and drink but be not a waster ( prodigal ), for indeed God does not love the wasters.
كلوا واشربواولا تسرفوا ان الله لا يحب المسرفين القران الحكيم
Of late our sub-sites have covered the subject of OMEGA FATS and the related topics.
" many a people are careless about their Health and Leisure- the two bounties of ALLAH."
نعمتان مغبون فيهما كثيرمن الناس: الصحه والفراغ (Hadith- SAWS).
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THINK GLOBALLY , ACT LOCALLY."
There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,
There is a rapture on the lovely shore,
There is a society, where none intrudes,By the deep sea, and music in its roar:
I love not man the less but NATURE more."
A website on HEALTH and NUTRITION authored by Emeritus Prof. Mohammed Masood Ahmed Khan, M.D.(AIIMS).
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This is a non-government website without any profit motive, run on voluntary basis and designed to promote positive health and nutrition. I humbly dedicate this effort to my beloved mother who passed away in her early twenties on account of maternal affliction.
"Confound not truth with falsehood, nor knowingly conceal the truth." (M. M. Pickthall 2/42)
Safe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage can prevent foodborne illness. There are four basic steps to food safety at home:
- Clean - always wash your fruits and vegetables, hands, counters, and cooking utensils.
- Separate - keep raw foods to themselves. Germs can spread from one food to another.
- Cook - foods need to get hot and stay hot. Heat kills germs.
- Chill - put fresh food in the refrigerator right away.
In the grocery store, avoid cans that are bulging or jars that have cracks or loose lids. Check packages to be sure food hasn't reached its expiration date.
WORLD HEALTH DAY THEME 2015 ( 7th April ) FOOD SAFETY : From Farm to Plate-Keep the Food Safe. Keep yourself and the Place including Kitchen CLEAN. الطهورشطرالايمان Protect yourself and others in the family to prevent contamination. Keep separate raw and cooked foods. Food Safety Zone: < 5*C ------- >60*C Wash you hands, feet and face often. MOLECULAR COMPOSITION/CONTENTOF HUMAN BODY ( % of/by mass) including elements: Water 65; Lipids 12; Protein20. Other Inorganics/Organics: 1.5/0.4. Oxygen 65; Carbon 18; Hydrogen 10; Nitrogen 3; Calcium 1.5; Phosphorus 1.2; minute % of K, S,Cl,Na, Mg,Iron.Cobalt, Copper, Zinc, Iodine, Selenium, Fluorine. ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS: ( More than the calf wishes to suck, does the cow suckle to yield! ) Nutrients (food substances for survival & growth of organism) that are not manufactured as such in the human body, e.g. Niacin, vit. C and otherwise essential for good health are known as Essential Nutrients. Some categories of essential nutrients include vitamins, dietary minerals, essential fatty acids, and essential amino acids. Different species have very different essential nutrients. For example, most mammals synthesize their own ascorbic acid, and it is therefore not considered an essential nutrient for such species. It is, however, an essential nutrient for human beings, who require external sources of ascorbic acid (known as Vitamin C in the context of nutrition). Many essential nutrients are toxic in large doses (see hypervitaminosis or the nutrient pages themselves below). Some can be taken in amounts larger than required in a typical diet, with no apparent ill effects. Linus Pauling said of vitamin B3 (either niacin or niacinamide): "What astonished me was the very low toxicity of a substance that has such very great physiological power. A little pinch, 5 mg, every day, is enough to keep a person from dying of pellagra, but it is so lacking in toxicity that ten thousand times as much can [sometimes] be taken without harm. NIACIN ( 1500mg ) daily may prevent STROKE in CV patient and may be prescribed in Dyslipidemia and type 2 Diabetes. PROTEINS: Amino-acids are building blocks of proteins. Histidine, Arginine ( half essential), Lysine, Leucine, Valine, Isoleucine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Threonine (HALLVIMPTT) are essential amino acids. Egg protein ( white of egg )- a good protein like that of milk, has 100 as its biological value ( B V ). Vegetable Proteins are of low B.V. D-Aspartate Acid ( an endogenous amino acid ) is pro ( sexual) hormone. It is also related to BRAIN FUNCTION. CEREALS ARE mostly d efficient in Lysine and pulses in Methinine. Bread is enriched with LYSINE. Combination of Pulses and Cereals in the DIET may yield optimum benefit. L-Carnitine another non-essential amino acid is related to energy production. Soys ( 40% protein), Peanut ( 25% ), pulses ( 15% ), Meat, poultry, Fish and Egg-white ( 8-15% ), Cereals ( 7-12% ), Human Milk ( 1.2% ), Cattle Milk (3-8% ) and most vegetables are 1-2% protein. ALL ENZYMES ARE PROTEINS. These regulate body functions e.g. ARMIDASE ( present in abdominal wall, incriminated in OBESITY. Converts Testosterone to Estrogen ( a female hormone ). It's inhibitors are in the market. ) Thyroid Hormone is protein based ( Tyrosine+ Iodine ). Blood cells and serum are loaded with protein. Provide ENERGY. Its deficiency may lead to Protein Energy Malnutrition ( PEM ). Thus proteins are responsible for body mass and function. FATS: Linoleic acid (LA, 18:2) an omega -6 fat and Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA, 18:3)- an omega 3-fat respectively are essential fatty acids ( EFA ). Arachidonic acid (AA) is a long chain omege-6 and DHA and EPA both are long chain omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 to omega-6 ratio in the diet should be 1:<5. MILK contains CONJUGATED LA - a healthy fatty acid. OLIVE OIL IS RICH IN MONOUNSATURATED FATS e.g. Oleic Acid-a cisfat. Olideic Acid is a TRANSFAT bad for health. So also HYDROGENATED FATS OR REFINED/ overheated oil. Mostly Sesame, Olive Oil, MUSTARD OIL and CANOLA OIL are good for cuisine. Extracting vegetable oils from nuts, grains, beans, seeds or olives:The first is by use of a hydraulic press. This is an ancient method and yields the best quality oil. The only two materials that will yield enough oil without heating them first are sesame seeds and olives. Therefore, sesame oil and olive oil from a hydraulic press are the only oils which could truly be called "cold pressed". The terms "cold pressed" as applies to all oils and "virgin" as applies to olive oil are ethods of extracting vegetable oils from nuts, grains, beans, seeds or olives. The first is by use of a hydraulic press. This is an ancient method and yields the best quality oil. The only two materials that will yield enough oil without heating them first are sesame seeds and olives. Therefore, sesame oil and olive oil from a hydraulic press are the only oils which could truly be called "cold pressed". The terms "cold pressed" as applies to all oils and "virgin" as applies to olive oil. CARBOHYDRATES: Provide energy to the body readily. Some complex carbohydrates in the vegetarian food that we eat, provide roughage in the diet. REFINED SUGAR CONSUMPTION leads to undesirable spikes of blood sugar levels. One gram each of protein, fat and carbohydrate yield 4, 9 and 4 food calories in the body. Alcohol 7. WATER: The basis of life and its essential medium & O2. An average man contains water <70%, protein and fat <12% each, carbohydrate about 2% and minerals 6 %. In a 70 kg Reference Male bone mass is about 5 Kg. mostly minerals= calcium & phosphorous. Apart from various vitamins and minerals the following food medicines: MethCobalamine ( B 12 ), 5-methyl folate ( B 9/ biological folic/folinic acid ), Niacin ( B3 ), B 2,5,6,7 and Vit C, D, E & K and dietary minerals such as Cal, Cl, Cr, Co, Cu, I, Fe, Mg, Mn, Mo, P, K, Se, Na & Zn are all ESSENTIAL. بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم عن الخمر والميسر قل فيهما اثم كبير وّ منافع لنّاس و اثمهما اكبر من نفعهما About strong drink, and games of chance. Say: in both is great sin, and some utility for men; but the sin of them is greater than their usefulness. The Koran 2/219. THE PROPHET (SAWS) Said: 1. I advise you to drink honey. ( A tablespoonful of honey blended with a glass of cold water.) 2. whosoever starts his day with seven pressed dates will not suffer any poison or magic. 3. Use olive oil in your food and for massage for it's from a blessed tree. 4. God bless vinegar for it was part of prophets' diet. Vinegar Is a weak Acid. A house-hold with VINEGAR will never be deserted. ( Hadith ) ماافقربيت فيه خل 5. whomever skips the dinner meal his body weakens. 6. If I am to say that a fruit is from paradise I would have said it is fig. ( ripe/ dry) 7. نعمتان كثير من الناس مغبون فيهما- الصحة والفراغ : two bounties of Allah, many a people are careless about - the HEALTH and the LEISURE time . ( Note: 30 minutes of physical exercise / brisk walking daily (not window shopping/TV watching/)Scooter riding) is good for HEALTH. 8. كل ميسر لما خلق له ` : ALLAH turns one to his or hers own choosing. The prophet (SAWS) regarded fig, dates and pomegranate as fruits from paradise. He encouraged eating of carrots , fruits and consumption of the black (cumin) seeds, barley water and use of MISWAAK (brushing & flossing of teeth). He (SAWS) used to eat watermelon with fresh dates and the tharid ( ثريد ), which is composed of bread and meat. He ate cheese and dried dates with bread or alone. It may be added here that lipids and milk fats consist of CLA- a beneficial Fatty acid/lipid However butterfat/ghee should be consumed sparingly as it contains Saturated fats too. Honey ( almost 100% sugar ) blended with cold water may also be consumed . Diabetics to consume a teaspoonful only. Water is essential for life. (koran 21/30). The pH ( a measure of acidity & alkalinity ) of blood is alkaline ( 7.35-7.45 ). So is that of potable drinking water. Prefer foods with moisture. The pH of fresh milk is also alkaline. Don't eat while reclining or drink water respiring in the vase and wash hands before and after eating. <EAT AND DRINK: BUT WASTE NOT BY EXCESS>. Koran 7/31. Further Koran says, <We made from water every living thing>. Koran 21/30. Consume water-1-1.5 Liters per day away from eating time. He (SAWS) said: THE FAST IS A SHIELD, not penetrated ( unless........) < الصوم جنة ما لم يخر قها > CitrusFruits e.g. lime, lemon- too acidic. ( AVOID THEM !) in general interfere with drug absorption and inhibit enzyme cytochrome p 450 and may contribute to hyperacidity of stomach. By and large the these fruits ( Narangi, lime, lemon ) should be avoided. ABOUT BANANA : Tumor Necrosis Factor(TNF-α) is a cytokine, substances secreted by certain cells of the immune system that having an effect on other cells. This is indeed helpful in fighting abnormal turmor cells in body. Research done on ripening bananas has proved that the levels of TNF-α induction increased markedly before the entire banana peel turned brown. Hence don't consume over-ripe banana ( i.e. banana with dark patches ). Over-ripening of banana causes its starch to turn into simple sugars and these in turn raise blood sugar level ( Hyper-glycemia )- bad for our health and specially the DIABETICS. Banana, raw, edible parts Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 371 kJ (89 kcal) Carbohydrates 22.84 g - Sugars 12.23 g - Dietary fiber 2.6 g Fat 0.33 g Protein 1.09 g Vitamin A equiv. 3 μg (0%) Thiamine (vit. B1) 0.031 mg (3%) Riboflavin (vit. B2) 0.073 mg (6%) Niacin (vit. B3) 0.665 mg (4%) Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.334 mg (7%) Vitamin B6 0.4 mg (31%) Folate (vit. B9) 20 μg (5%) Choline 9.8 mg (2%) Vitamin C 8.7 mg (10%) Calcium 5 mg (1%) Iron 0.26 mg (2%) Magnesium 27 mg (8%) Manganese 0.3 mg (14%) Phosphorus 22 mg (3%) Potassium 358 mg (8%) Zinc 0.15 mg (2%) and moisture about 73%. IODINE and HEALTH: This sub- site is authored by Dr. Mohammed Masood Ahmed Khan,MBBS (Osm.);M.D. (AIIMS), Emeritus Professor of Community Medicine; WHO Fellow in Medical Education. Ex Public Health Physician Specialist MOH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You may also visit:./www.malnutrition.webnode.com and www.meganutrition.wetpaint.com. More than 2 billion people are at the risk of Iodine Deficiency Disorders ( IDD ) all over the world, in spite of the fact that their prevention is relatively easy and inexpensive. In INDIA alone > 70 million people are affected by IDD clinically. Sub-clinical ( covert/hidden ) Hypothyroidism is an ice-berg phenomenon surpassing its overt/clinical outcome in its occurrence. Goiter ( enlargement of thyroid gland ) is endemic in most countries of the world. Only one country Japan is virtually free from IDD where sea-weeds and fish food consumed in plenty. Both genetic and non-genetic ( environmental ) factors seem to be operative in THYROID DISEASE.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23597776 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23597776CASE STUDY: ( Hypothyroidism ). A middle aged adult male of a medium built complained of chest pain. He also complains of lethargy, easy fatigue, loss of concentration and anxiety. An year ago he had a brief spell of loss of consciousness. At times he experiences ' misbeats' ( Arrythmia ! ). On physical examination: The patient has a protruded belly- abdominal girth is 2 inches more than that of chest. BMI 28 (slightly over-weight ). Slow speech. No thyroid enlargement. Relishes all sort of foods.Both systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate slightly raised ( tachycardia !). X-ray chest normal. ECG suggests ischemia. Blood picture shows micro-cytic anemia. Thyroid Profile: T3 & T4 slightly reduced and TSH increased. Slightly raised fasting blood sugar level. There is increase in serum VLDL cholesterol level. His elder sister died of "heart attack". Thyroid disease not ruled out. DISCUSSION : When one eats too many carbohydrate rich foods, the pancreas secretes insulin to move excess glucose from the blood into the cells where glucose is used to produce energy. But over time, the cells lose the ability to respond to insulin. It’s as if insulin is knocking on the door, but the cells can’t hear it. The pancreas responds by pumping out even more insulin in an effort to get glucose into the cells, and this eventually causes insulin resistance leading to hyperglycemia. Studies have shown that the repeated insulin surges common in insulin resistance lead to thyroid gland destruction. As such thyroid hormone production falls. In this case there is hyperglycemia, although hypoglycemia is common in hypothyroidism. Dys-glycemia ( hypo/hyper-glycemia ) is a feature of abnormal thyroid states ( dys-thyroid ). It should be noted here that hypothyroidism itself precedes high serum tri-glycerides and cholesterol levels. However co-morbidity with Diabetes and Heart-artery disease and obesity independently cannot be ruled out. Clinical findings highly suggestive of METABOLIC SYNDROME. MYXOEDEMA (the term almost inter-changeable with severe hypothyroidism ) i.e. deposition of connective tissue in and under skin refers to non pitting oedema of htpothyroidism but may occur in hyperthyroidism also. A ( THYROID )crisis may follow loss of consciousness and may prove fatal. ADVICE: The patient is advised to continue thyroid hormone therapy. Other family members to be screened for Thyroid disorders. Periodical testing for hormone levels required. Cardiologist and diabetologist to be consulted. Physical activity ( 30 minutes' brisk walking everyday ) is a must. Health ( education ) measures at family or individual level : Avoid over-eating. Prefer diet rich in protein and low in fat ( but high in omega3 fats ) and carbohydrates, minerals and fiber. كلوا واشربوا ولاتسرفوا Eat and drink but waste not by excess. MEASURES at COMMUNITY LEVEL: Improve, promote and legislate Applied Nutrition Programs ( AWARENESS & AVAILABILITY of BALANCED DIET ) for vulnerable groups ( pre-school, school children, pregnant women, lactating mothers and seniors ) at various levels.Ban production, sale & consumption of SOFT DRINKS. Promote the sale of milk/low fat milk. FOODS/DRINKS to be AVOIDED or LIMITED in general are: 1) High fat foods. foods too rich in saturated fats/ omega 6 fats:- Almond, Cashew, Coconut (both grains/nuts and oil), and Safflower, corn and sunflower oils , and animal foods (which also contain Cholesterol) such as dark meat, organ meat, brain, butter fats, yellow of eggs. 2) Drinks with too much sugar or refined sugars/bakery items in general/cola/Pepsi or any other soft drink. 3) Rice deficient in protein & calcium. 4) Foods interfering with Iodine metabolism (Goitrogens i.e. causing Goiter ):- Cabbages, Broccoli,Okra ( Bhendi ), Cauliflower. ridged gourd ( Turai ), Turnip, Radish and peanuts. Citrus fruits/juice and Citric acid Myth. There is a common notion/ myth that citrus fruits restore vitality. Hence its usage in patients or well clients alike. However here is an evidence based warning against this practice.The citrus fruits contain natural chemicals called furanocoumarines beside citric acid which is more acidic than vinegar ( citric acid ). Concomitant consumption of citrus fruits/juice in patients on certain medications may result in adverse side effects Persons on drugs fighting infections, bad- cholesterol reducing medicines, conception control pills/shots, on hormone replacement therapy and E.D. medications are specially advised not to consume citrus fruit/juice/soft drinks. Visit also: Drug Saf.2005;28(8):667-94. FOODS to be PREFERRED in general are: 1) Protein rich foods, low fat milk/curd ( rich in water, quality proteins & minerals) and cow's milk. 2) White of egg, Fish, lean meat, Black and Green gram dhal ( rich in protein & other nutrients. 3) Methi seeds, Walnuts, Fat fish (rich in omega 3 fats) 4) Green leafy vegetables, Carrots, French beans, Onion, Soybeans, Pumpkin seeds, Berries ( straw, blue and kiwifruit), Apple, Melons and other seasonal fruits and vegetables, 5) An egg a day is recommended for senior citizens, children, pregnant and lactating mothers. 6) Iodized salt, honey & vinegar in small amounts. Honey ( in small amounts ) is an excellent remedy specially in various forms of ALLERGY. 7) Sprouts. 8) Alpha-amylase rich foods & protein rich Laddus made out pulses & sugar/ jaggery for children. 9) Mustard oil as coking medium. 10) Water: About 2 L/day ( requirement for healthy adults ) in addition to the moisture present in ordinary foods. Consume water on par with the amount of the required food or the physical activity in relation to the environment. 11) Iodized salt to be spayed on or added to cooked meals. IODINE together with TYROSINE ( an essential protein unit ) in the THYROID gland forms the hormone. Iodine deficiency in the diet leads to thyroid disorders through its hormone levels in the body. Iodine a lustrous solid or violet -blue gas, is essential and precious to humans so much so that about a mere 100 mcg/day/individual stand between human intelligence and imbecility. What iron is to the blood or calcium and phosphorous to the bone, IODINE is to the thyroid- a butterfly shaped gland. IODINE is attracted to the THYROID as iron-fillings to a magnet. Thyroid is a relatively vascular organ, comprising two lobes joined by an isthmus and lying just anterior and slightly attached to the cartilages of the larynx. Iodine ( the stable form or non-radio-iodine/I 127 ) and one of its isotopes 131 iodine were discovered in 1811 and 1931 respectively. When Almighty created life on earth with water/soil, the trace element iodine was given its reign to rule the body metabolism and also perchance to be responsible for its annihilation through one or two of its unstable forms ( isotopes ) namely radio-iodine ( I 131 & I 129 ). The dietary IODINE ( the organic form e.g. iodides/iodates ) in the body, concentrated in the thyroid in combination with TYROSINE- an essential amino acid - is part of the hormone that controls the body metabolism ( including growth and development ) as and where energy is produced and spent including body temperature mechanism. Thus it acts like blowing the smouldering fire ( of life ). On the other hand the radio-iodine when released in the atmosphere/ environment competes with the stable iodine and may render the thyroid inoperative and halt the energy metabolism. The other Iodine isotopes with smaller half-life namely I 123, 124 and I 125 have some limited role in Nuclear Medicine e.g. the treatment of thyroid cancer, as the x-ray contrast media. I 131 is present in nuclear fission products. Chernboyle disaster and Japanese nuclear accidents of late are some of the manifestations of its vast destructive effects. I 129 is far more destructive used in nuclear weapons. Hence the strategies to supply Iodine salts in the community in cases of nuclear accidents and/or bio-terrorism. http://www.bt.cdc.gv. For further details log onto http://www.bt.cdc.gv. The cause of Iodine deficiency disorders is not just in the dietary habits of the individuals or the communities. These result mainly from geological rather than social and economic conditions. (IDD) namely Goiter, Cretinism/ Congenital Hypothyroidism are common, more in females than males and due to DIETARY IODINE DEFICIENCY which in turn is related to iodine deficiency in the soil and water. Deccan plateau ( TELANGANA ) in India is no exception. Accelerated deforesting, soil erosion,recurrent flooding, multiple cropping with widespread use of alkaline fertilizers, bacterial load of water, poor sanitation and other forms of malnutrition due to poverty, ignorance and infection and infestations further add to the enormity of this problem. The IDD may result in irreversible brain damage in the fetus and infant, affect stature in childhood and retard psycho-motor development in the child. Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of preventable mental retardation. It also affects reproductive functions both in male and females. Hypothyroidism may also result following thyroid/neck surgery. Certain compounds present in vegetables (Goitrogens) specially brassica species may prevent iodine uptake in the body and cause Goiter. Excessive calcium in water may also be responsible for goiter endemicity. The common goitrogens are : cabbage, beet root, cauliflower, ridged gourd and soybean. Marine foods (e.g.) Fish contain IODINE. Consumption of IODIZED SALT prevents IDD. IDD are currently a significant public health problem in 118 countries.It affects females more than males. Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) are endemic in India and Nepal. Iodine in the body is required to produce Thyroid hormones T4 and T3. In sub-clinical hypo-thyroidism Thyroid stimulating hormone ( TSH ) level may be increased without any significant decrease in T3 and T4 levels. :http://mega-nutrition.wetpaint.com/page/A%3A+Thyroid+function+tests.+B%3A+Flax-seed+%28+ALSI+%29 The above-said link refers to THYROID FUNCTION TESTS. Reverse T3 dominance ( WILSON's SYNDROME ), is marked by increased prolonged levels of rT3, where conversion from T4 to T3 is blocked. However T4 ( the pro-hormone ) and T3 ( the active form of the hormone ) levels may be normal. The other causes include Dieting and deficiencies of Zn, Sl, Chromium, Iron, B6, B12 and D3. L-Carnitine( a B vitamin ) prevents absorption/uptake of Iodine by the gland. SEA FOOD IS A RICH SOURCE OF IODINE. IN GOITER ENDEMIC AREAS EVEN MILK, EGG, VEGETABLES & MEAT MAY BE DEFICIENT IN IODINE. IODIZED SALT SPRINKLED FOODS SHOULD BE CONSUMED. COOKING MAY AFFECT ITS AVAILABILITY About two billion people- all over the world- have deficient Iodine intake. It is the most common cause of preventable brain damage and short stature/small bony cage- Together with Goiter ( 200 m affected worldwide, 75 m among them as cretins ), sub clinical hypothyroidism- an iceberg phenomenon, and clinical hypothyroidism are a MAJOR PUBLIC HEALTH PROBLEM. Soils from mountain ranges e.g. Himalayas and from areas with frequent flooding, are particularly to be iodine deficient, aggravated by deforestation and soil erosion. Rain water leeches out iodine from soil. DAILY REQUIREMENTS: Adults 140 mcg; children and adolescents 80-90 mcg. IODINE is present in Fish or Spirulina, and other sea foods/weeds 30-300 mcg/ per 100 g edible portions. < http://meganutrition.wetpaint.com/page/Picture+World+2 >. Egg, meat and spinach may contain 9-20 mcg/100 g. Drinking water and cereal grains in non-goitrogenous areas mayalso contain iodine to a certain extent. Usual table salt intake is 5-15 g/day. In areas and communities where sea food is not consumed regularly, IODIZED TABLE SALT should be consumedto prevent IODINE DEFICIENCY DISORDERS (IDD) i.e. (ENDEMIC) Goiter, Anemia, Cretinism etc. In susceptible individuals and a minority of adults over 45 years of age, though transient side effects are reported at usual intakes exceeding 500-3000 mcg/day. Iodine deficiency (hypothyroidism- overt or sub-clinical) may even cause disorders of lipid/fat metabolism leading to Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease,and kidney disorders. Certain vegetables e.g. beetroot, cabbages, flaxseed, turnip, radish (termed as Goitrogens) in fact contain anti-nutrient substances which prevent iodine uptake in the body. HYPERTHYROIDISM : Less common than hypothyroidism is due to over-active thyroid. See the text and photo below. ( bulging eyes )/ EXOPHTHALMOS . characterised by anxiety, tremor, increased heart rate and blood pressure, sweating and myopathy. Also bulging eyes, weight loss. low blood cholesterol and sugar may be apparent. It is mostly an autoimmune disease, known as Grave's Disease with a fatal outcome. It is an immune disease where auto-antibodies get attached to thyroid stimulating hormone receptor cells and continually stimulate it. It may also occur due to infection or over-dosage of thyroid hormone treatment in hypothyroidism. Anti-thyroid drugs may cause blood disorders. One of the major complications in thyroid surgery ( as in Goiter removal also ) is injury to the nerves in the neck region which may affect speech. THYROID CANCER is uncommon and may occur even in normal thyroid states ( eu-thyroid ). It is treated with radio-active iodine or surgical resection. THYROID STORM is an emergency and refers to UNTREATED hyperthyroidism. CALCIUM in the DIET Besides IODINE, Calcium, Phosphorus and vitamin D3 are also involved in bone formation and affect stature/body height. Both calcium deficiency specially or its excess may cause kidney stones. Phytates/Phytic acid in (wheat) bran 7 in SOFT DRINKS, tea and coffee prevent calcium absorption in the gut while vitamin D facilitates its absorption. One study suggests that calcium intake with Vitamin D3 is associated with a lower risk of total cancer and cancers of the digestive system, especially colo-rectal cancer. Hyper-calcaemia (high calcium levels in blood) which in itself be secondary to bone resorption/and low Ca diet (hypoparathyroidism), may lead to widespread organ dysfunction and damage. It may cause ' painful bones, kidney stones, abdominal groans and psychic moans'. Hypo-calcemia/calcium deficiency is rampant in our country affecting specially children, elderly and woman folk. It is a major cause of short stature, osteoporosis, kidney stones ( strangely! ) and dental problems affecting children. Mild Ca deficiency may cause Tetany i.e. muscle cramps and paralysis of respiratory muscles with difficulty in deglutition. Severe form may result in laryngo-spasm and death. Rice is deficient in calcium and iron. Ragi- a millet, is rich in both. A direct source of calcium is calcium oxide (lime) that is applied to betel leaves (pan), the chewing of which is a popular custom among INDIANS. Dairy products are its good source. The absorption of calcium is helped by lactose (milk sugar), lysine and arginine. Calcium supplements are advised for osteoporosis specially in women. However their dose should be minimal as these supplements without adequate Vitamin D3 may cause Cancer of Pancreas, heart and artery problems . www.medscape.com/viewarticle/726859?src=mpnews&spon=34&uac=114500SV Read more: http://malnutrition.webnode.com/ |
The prophet (SAWS) said
ان الله تعا لي لم يضع د ا ء الا و ضع له د واء ا لا ا لهر م و ا لسا م فعليكم با لبا ن البقرفا نها تخلط من كل شجر
< Indeed Almighty Allah has not laid any ailment without placing its cure except in case of old age and death. Hence you are advised to consume
cow's milk as it is a blend of many a herb. >
The adults and the elderly should consume low fat milk and avoid butterfat and yellow of egg. Those allergic to milk may use curd/ yogurt. Milk and honey arelawful and wholesome foods. For infants/kids whole egg and AMYLASE RICH
FOODS ARE PREFERRED.
Consumption of soft drinks along with calcium and vitamin D3 deficient diet seems to be a major cause of ARTHRITIS, poor dentition, hyper-acidity and PANCREATIC CANCER. Vitamin D2 found in fungi after exposure to UV rays is similar to D3 in its bioavailibility.
Walnuts; Fish; Pumpkin and flax-seeds (alsi ) and certain edible fungi are anti- CANCER. The alsi seeds and not OIL, contain phyto-estrogens which is anti-Breast Cancer.
( 4th Feb. 2012 -CANCER PREVENTION DAY ).
Saturated fats enhance the production of cholesterol & bile acid which are tumor promoters and are responsible for increased prevalence of colo-rectal cancer. Coke and other soft drinks prevent the absorption of dietary calcium. Avoid soft drinks of all kids. A recent study incriminates these as the cause of pancreatic cancer apart from others.
. Vegetables are best washed before cutting and cooking, added to boiling
water with vinegar.
Adults should consume low-fat milk/curd.
Fat fish e.g.Salmon, Tuna, Catla, Rohu. Fat fish specially sea fish- a good source of protein and fat apart from other nutrients specially Vitamins A & D and IODINE, IRON, PHOSPHATE and CALCIUM. It is a rich source of
DHA & EPA- the long chain poly-unsaturated (omega-3 origin) fatty acids-LC-PUFA
and also Arachidonic Acid (AA)-a LC-PUFA (omega-6 origin), in a
DESIRED ratio and a number of other essential nutrients, good for health.
"All things are poisons and there is nothing that is harmless; the dose decides that something is no poison.
-William Withering.
RESORT to regular prayers, balanced diet and lastly other remedial
measures including Lifestyle managements. دعا غذا و دواء
PRAYERS/MOTIVES, BALANCED DIET, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and
Limiting MEDICAL INTERWENTIONS are a key to SUCCESS.
OF MEMORY:
Then you'll remember me, Thaddeus's aria from The Bohemian Girl When other lips and other hearts Their tales of love shall tell, In language whose excess imparts The power they feel so well: There may, perhaps, in such a scene, Some recollection be Of days that have as happy been, And you'll remember me! When coldness or deceit shall slight The beauty now they prize, And deem it but a faded light Which beams within your eyes; When hollow hearts shall wear a mask, 'Twill break your own to see: In such a moment I but ask That you'll remember me!
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL TOOLS I keep six honest serving men Robert Kipling |
meganutrition---FOOD SAFETY
