Unhealthy Indian society and it's implications

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 Health of Society is equally important as that of an individual. But outdated cultures and negative mindsets of people can affect the society's health and cause it to deteriorate. Take for instance, the love and worship of a male child in Indian society worldwide. This has not changed over the years despite laws being laid for gender equality under British colonial rule as well as self-rule.  Love and worship of male children In the regressive Indian culture, male child is valued while female children and women are just taken as a symbol of sex and reproduction. Despite women of today pursuing higher education and taking up important roles in the society and workforce, nothing substantial has changed for them at the home front.  Read here: How human milk banks in India are exploiting women in the name of nobility? Besides, such independent women in India are a minimum and cannot put forth their points assertively. And at home, they still continue to follow culture laid g...

If you don't like beet root, you MUST READ THIS!

Beet root is a nutritious root vegetable with a lot of phytonutrients and consequent health benefits. 

Beet root is rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It has nitrates that improves blood flow and circulation and lessens blood pressure. 

100 g of beet root has 43 calories. Protein is 1.6 g, carbohydrates 9.6 g and fats 0.2 g. The fiber content is 2.8 g in 100 g. Sugar is just 6.8 g. 


It has plenty of micronutrients. It is rich in iron, vitamin C and B6. Additionally, it has folate, potassium, manganese, magnesium and copper. 87% of beet root is water. 

Moreover, it has inorganic nitrates, betanin, and vulgaxanthin. 

Beet root lowers blood pressure and risk of heart diseases. It improves stamina and exercise performance. It increases iron content and hemoglobin formation. 

Thus, beet root is a healthy food option. You can have it raw or cooked or as a smoothie or juice. 

But there are many who do not like the taste of beet root. Please read on to know how you can still consume them. 

1. Cooking (steaming or boiling) can cause loss of some nutrients. And it also worsens the taste of the vegetable and cause a feeling of nausea in the consumer. 

2. Juices can preserve the micronutrients and phytochemicals and is good but its fiber is lost. This is not good because fiber is essential for improving gut mobility. 

3. Smoothie is good and preserves all nutrients. But it could be nauseating as well. 

4. Raw form preserves nutrients and fiber and the taste is good. The earthy taste and smell of beet root is absent and the person may not feel nauseated with it. It is faster and easy to consume it in this form. 

Thus, if you do not like beet root, better to consume it raw. It provides all nutrients without adverse effects. 

The high oxalate content of beet root can cause kidney stones. It's high FODMAPs (Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides and Polyols). The high fiber content can cause stomach upsets. 

Read here: Carbonated drinks and hiccups 

The bottom line

Consume beet root in moderation and raw and enjoy it's health benefits without problems. 





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