by vellorecity | Feb 20, 2025 | News
It is really surprising if we come to know that there are some vegetables that would be superb for our health but should not be consumed if we have certain health issues in us. Beetroot is an example of one such vegetable. Strange, but it is true!!
By consuming beetroot we could get a plethora of health benefits like increased stamina, prevents heart disease and strokes, lowers blood pressure, boosts immunity, improved skin health plus others like fights inflammation, improved digestive health, supports brain health etc. This can be because of the fact that beetroot has got many important ingredients like fibres, folate or vitamin B9, vitamin C, minerals like manganese, potassium, iron plus other plant compounds like betanin, inorganic nitrates and vulgaxanthin etc in them.
Bitter fact is that not all of us can consume beetroot. Those persons who must not consume beetroot are
Persons with kidney stones:
It is known that beetroot is a superb source for folate and manganese etc but it also has got oxalates in them in high amounts. Therefore, when a person with kidney stones eats beetroot then it might worsen the condition also. So, please be careful.
Persons with low BP:
The nitrates present in beetroot would lower the blood pressure in us. Point is that nitrate would increase the production of nitric oxide in us. Those who have got low blood pressure must not eat beetroot as it could aggravate their issue.
Persons with diabetes:
Beetroot is rich in fibres and has got low GI also. Those who are diabetic must refrain from eating beetroot as the sugars present in this vegetable would increase the blood sugar levels. So, please take care.
Persons with high iron:
Those who are iron deficient must eat beetroot without fail as it would improve their iron levels. Likewise those who have high iron content in them must avoid eating beetroot. It is believed that persons with conditions like haemochromatosis must not eat beetroot.
Persons with IBS or other GI disorders:
Truth is that when beetroot is consumed in excess amounts then it can lead to bloating or gas etc. Persons with IBS or irritable bowel syndrome or other gastrointestinal disorders must not eat beetroot as it could aggravate their issues.
Persons with allergieses:
There are chances that eating beetroot could result in allergies including itching, rashes etc in some persons. Hence, these persons must avoid consuming this vegetable. Please be careful.
When to eat less beetroot?
Excessive intake of beetroot can lead to reddish or pinkish coloured urine. Intake of beetroot is not well tolerated by us and is usually shown by signs like diarrhoea, stomach pain and nausea etc.
by vellorecity | Feb 19, 2025 | News
The cost of gold has increased to Rs. 520 per sovereign on Today Morning (February 19, 2025). The cost of the gold rate has increased to Rs. 65 per gram.
The gold rate has increased and one sovereign was worth Rs. 64280.00 and a gram was Rs. 8035.00.
The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24 K) is now Rs. 8765.00.
A kilo of silver is priced at Rs. 108,000.00 and a gram is worth Rs. 108.00.
by vellorecity | Feb 19, 2025 | News
Possibilities of a stronger immune system coupled with sharper mind and young look comes with selenium. Amazing truth!!
It is worth mentioning here that both our immune system as well as thyroid gland depend on mineral selenium and our health would get affected badly if there is abundance or deficiency of selenium. It is necessary to overcome selenium deficiency for our health. Various foods that have selenium are brown rice, cottage cheese, tuna and boiled eggs etc.
Daily requirement of selenium:
Every day, infants need 15 mcg of selenium and children between 9 and 13 would need 40 mcg of selenium. Per day, adults would need 55 mcg of selenium.
Selenium deficiency is shown by these symptoms
Feeling tired:
Feeling tired could be associated with many other mineral deficiencies also but mostly it is associated with selenium deficiency. Our thyroid functions would get affected by poor selenium levels in us.
Hair fall:
Hair fall in us could be due to various factors like stress, genetics, poor hair hygiene etc. Not many of us would associate hair fall with selenium deficiency. It is believed that when the cells in the hair follicles react to decrease in the thyroid hormone, then our hairs would fall out faster.
Recurring illness:
Our immune system and immunity would be superb if our selenium levels are normal. We would not get affected by illness or infections etc. Deficiency of selenium would lead to a compromised immune system and due to this we could get illness etc frequently.
Muscle weakness:
It is also one important symptom of selenium deficiency. It must be taken into account that mineral selenium plays a huge role in metabolism etc. Metabolism is a process by which food is converted into energy. In persons with selenium deficiency, their muscles would not get enough energy from the diet and they would have muscle weakness.
Brain fog:
Brain fog can be due to many reasons like stress, poor sleep etc. It can also occur due to selenium deficiency. Brain fog refers to forgetfulness, confusion, lack of mental clarity etc. Point is that selenium is needed to make selenoproteins that would support cognitive functions.
by vellorecity | Feb 18, 2025 | News
திருப்பதி ஏழுமலையான் கோயிலில் மே மாத அர்ஜித சேவா, சுப்ரபாதம், தோமாலா மற்றும் அர்ச்சனா சேவைகளுக்கான டிக்கெட் இன்று காலை 10 மணிக்கு ஆன்லைனில் வெளியிடப்படும். பிப்ரவரி 20 ஆம் தேதி காலை 10 மணி வரை இந்த டிக்கெட்களைப் பெறலாம்.
by vellorecity | Feb 18, 2025 | News
The cost of gold has increased to Rs. 240 per sovereign on Today Morning (February 18, 2025). The cost of the gold rate has increased to Rs. 30 per gram.
The gold rate has increased and one sovereign was worth Rs. 63760.00 and a gram was Rs. 7970.00.
The cost of 1 gram of pure gold (24 K) is now Rs. 8694.00.
A kilo of silver is priced at Rs. 108,000.00 and a gram is worth Rs. 108.00.
by vellorecity | Feb 18, 2025 | News
Belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, a low calorie nutrient dense summer squash is zucchini. It is also called courgette. Zucchini has got superb ingredients like vitamins A, C and K plus minerals like calcium, potassium, copper, fibres, antioxidants, folate etc. Hence, it is believed that consuming zucchini would be highly beneficial for our health. Being highly versatile, zucchini can be mixed with salads, soups, baked foods etc.
Numerous health benefits of consuming Zucchini are
Helps in weight loss:
There are possibilities of weight loss in us when we consume zucchini that is rich in water, fibres but low in calories. Intake of zucchini would make us feel full for a longer duration and by this we would not have food cravings etc. Overeating would be avoided.
Prevents constipation:
Our gut health would be supported by consuming zucchini that has got both soluble as well as insoluble fibres. We could be free from constipation issues as insoluble fibre would add bulk to stools. Soluble fibres present in zucchini would promote a well balanced microbiome.
Good for heart health:
Our blood pressure would get lowered due to the presence of potassium, magnesium and fibres in zucchini. Cholesterol levels would get lowered and heart health would get better. It must be taken into account that fibres would bind with excess cholesterol present in our intestines and prevent its absorption. Blood vessels would get relaxed by potassium and heart function would be regulated.
Controls blood sugar and diabetes:
Persons with diabetes or those trying to control blood sugar levels in them must consume zucchini that is low carbohydrates and fibre rich. Truth is that the fibres would prevent spikes and crash in the blood sugar levels as it would slow down the absorption of sugar in the bloodstream.
Good for eye health:
The presence of antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin etc in zucchini would be good for eye health. Age related macular degeneration and cataracts would be avoided in us.
Improves immunity:
Zucchini has vitamin C plus antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds etc and these would improve our immunity. The production of white blood cells would be stimulated by vitamin C. Free radicals would be fought offff by antioxidants. The chances of getting infections would be lowered in us or immunity would be increased.
Improves bone health:
For bone density and strength, presence of calcium, magnesium and vitamin K are necessary and these are present in zucchini. By intake of zucchini, there would be reduced risk of getting osteoporosis and improved bone function and improved bone health.
Cures asthma:
The presence of vitamin C and copper in zucchini would be superb in curing asthma problems. The anti-inflammatory properties would also contribute to this.
