Expert's advice: Cold weather is increasing, do not take medicine indiscriminately if you have a cold As the country, including Kathmandu, has started to experience extreme cold, experts have suggested not to buy medicine if you have a cold this season. Children and senior citizens especially need more care during the winter season. Experts have urged people to take necessary precautions, saying that children are more likely to suffer from respiratory problems, colds, throat infections, stomach aches, etc. during the winter season. Pediatrician Dr. Ramhari Chapagain of Kanti Children's Hospital says that respiratory problems, pneumonia, and 'cold diarrhea' (cold-related diarrhea) are more common during the winter. 'Nutritious food is needed to protect children from colds. Although children need nutritious food at any time, they need it more during winter than at other times. It helps in digesting common diseases,' he said. He also said that all the vaccines pro...
Health benefits of raw fruits and vegetables Which is the most nutritious food? Raw or cooked? Hardly anyone has an immediate answer to this question. Because both types of food have their own characteristics. But some fruits and vegetables are included raw in our diet. Nowadays, the habit of eating raw vegetables and fruit salad for weight control has also increased. A raw food diet is considered good for a healthy body. Raw food helps to digest food properly. Also, its nutrients are fully absorbed by the body. What are the benefits of raw food? Raw foods contain many nutrients and bioactive phytochemicals. Which are beneficial for health. It is rich in fiber and potassium, which can control blood pressure levels. Raw food is high in fiber. It can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity and some gastrointestinal diseases to a large extent. Raw food is also beneficial for weight control. Raw food is a supplement to food and the fiber in it i...