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Salt -Taste and Health

   Salt Tiny white crystals added in our food for taste is known as salt or table salt.Salt is a basic ingredient used in every household.Salt is primarily used for taste of food.In India, no food cooked without adding salt in it.Salt is being  used for cooking from the ancient times.But salt has many side effects like heart disease ,kidney disease,over weight,stroke etc.Salt is also essential for body to maintain hydration level and electrolyte balance for normal working of human body organs.                  Salt is made up of sodium and chloride with 4:6 ratio.Sodium and chloride,both are important for body and their daily intake  is essential.Iodized salt contains iodine in it and it is important mineral to control metabolism and other body functions.Human body needs iodine to make thyroid hormone which is essential for brain and nervous system development.                                Salt Intake Limit Salt have zero calories but it contains sodium which is  very e
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Protein Rich Food Items

Why do we need protein? Protein-The most essential nutrient for bodybuilders especially.Most of the people go for protein  supplements available in market,but many people cannot afford it as it is too expensive or for many other reasons.The exact amount of protein can not be calculated without testing them because it depends on their qualities and variations.There are many natural sources of protein which are easily available and less costly.In this article,the food items will count only amount of protein present in it. Food items rich in protein 1-Soybean Chunks 100 gm of soybean chunks have 52 gm protein.There are many reasons for which people avoid soybean chunks like rise in estrogen and decrease in testosterone.Many people doesn't believe on this,they considered it as a myth about soybean chunks and it creates a huge confusion among others.So,the answer is yes it is true that soy increases estrogen and decreases testosterone level.All this happens when someone
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Protein,Carbohydrates and Fat

Most important nutrients needed by out body for growth,development and energy are protein,carbohydrates and fat.Everyone knows about them from their childhood but few people are aware about them, that why are they important and what are their uses and how much we need them for weight loss and bodybuilding and fitness.This article will give you detailed information about them and their uses. 1-Protein Protein is the  most essential macro nutrient needed by body for growth and maintenance of muscle tissue.That is why it is very often  and useful macro nutrient for bodybuilders.When you ask a bodybuilder that what is most important for bodybuilding ,then they will say protein.Protein is found mostly in dietary and animal products  and also in nuts and legumes.Protein has 400 calories in per 100 gram.15%-16% of average person's body weight is made by protein.Protein makes you strong and pack on body muscles.Body needs protein for growth like muscle building,recovery from inju
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