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Treatment of Tomato Flu

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  Treatment of Tomato Flu Tomato flu is a self-limiting disease. There is no special treatment required for tomato fever. The symptoms usually subside in about ten days. The treatment generally given is supportive.  Medicines like paracetamol reduce fever, pain, and general discomfort.  Affected individuals must increase their fluid intake so that the body remains hydrated. Limiting salty and spicy food helps in preventing mouth soreness. Warm saline gargles help with mouth blisters. Avoid scratching or rubbing on the blisters and burst them. Instead, allow the blisters to reduce on their own. Skin irritation can be relieved by a skin-soothing lotion. Bathing in warm water would also relieve skin irritation. Proper rest till the symptoms of tomato flu subside, and blisters heal correctly without getting further infected. Continuous monitoring is required to understand the evolution of the disease and the need for other healthcare interventions.

What to Eat for IBS-D?

  Smart eating practices can make your life a little easier when you have irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea or IBS-D. Don't avoid fiber if you have IBS-D. Simply consume more soluble fiber than insoluble fiber, as soluble fiber stays in the gut longer, which helps the colon to work normally. Good sources of soluble fiber include Peas, Beans, Oats, Citrus fruits, Barley, Apples, Carrots. Insoluble fiber is seen in Whole-wheat flour, Beans Wheat bran, Cauliflower, Nuts, Potatoes, Green beans. It is also essential to drink sufficient liquids to increase your fiber intake. Moreover, while you figure out your triggers, you might need to take special care with foods known to induce symptoms in some people with the same condition. These foods include fatty foods or fried foods Broccoli, cabbage, and onions, dairy products Alcohol Caffeine  Carbonated sodas Gluten Chocolate Sorbitol - a sugar substitute found in gum and mints,  Fructose - a sugar in honey and some fruits

Iron-rich quick snack recipes

  Iron-rich quick snack recipes 1. Pumpkin juice: It is one of the nutrient-rich juices, filled with antioxidants, fibers, and iron. Pumpkin seeds are a top source of iron but are bitter in taste. If the juice is bitter in taste add honey to cut out the bitterness and enjoy your healthy pumpkin juice. 2. Sesame and flax seeds smoothies: Full of antioxidants, iron, and nutrients. Add milk, honey, sesame seeds, and flaxseeds and blend till it forms uniform liquid and enjoy. 3. Fortified cereal with strawberry milk 4. Instant oatmeal Delicious Indian iron recipes: 1. Chana dal cabbage Tikki Ingredients: 1 cup soaked and drained chana dal 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage  1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves (pudina) a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi) 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds powder (jeera) 2 tbsp low-fat curd (dahi) salt to taste 1/4 cup besan   1 3/4 tsp oil for cooking Method: To make chana dal and cabbage tikki, combine the chana dal, gr...

Ten low-carb grains to include in your diet

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  Ten low-carb grains to include in your diet 1. Oats Nutrition facts 1 cup (81g) of raw oats contains: Energy - 307 kcal Protein - 10.7g Total lipid (fat) - 5.28g Carbohydrate, by difference - 54.8g Fiber, total dietary - 8.18g Oats are admiringly nutritious and contain various micronutrients, including phosphorus, manganese, thiamine, and magnesium. It is also a  good source of  beta-glucan , a fiber that helps reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. High levels of bad cholesterol are a risk factor for heart disease. Experts recommend rolled oats or steel-cut instead of highly processed types, such as instant oatmeal. 2. Millet Nutrition facts 1 cup (174g) of cooked millet contains: Energy - 207 kcal Protein - 6.11g Total lipid (fat) - 1.74g Carbohydrate, by difference - 41.2g Fiber, total dietary - 2.26g Millet is relatively low in net carbs and a good source of fiber. Additionally, millet contains  polyphenols  and  antioxidants , which may help prevent ty...