Be Careful when buying PROBIOTICs- USE CAUTION on YAKULT

Yakult needs to pull up its socks in India. A wonderful Probiotic drink that I personally use, but I now want to ask you to BUY FROM THEIR COLD STORE DEPOTS DIRECTLY. My reason is the shopkeepers and supermarkets are KILLING the good bacteria and so your BUYING SUGAR milk and no healthy benefit. The VIDEO HERE shows how Yakult is being mistreated in Storage at supermarket. THIS VIDEO is courtesy the PREMIUM Chain of GODREJ format store....and I AM ANGRY at them for not having systems in place to ensure compliance. SHAME on you GODREJ and YAKULT......( by the way I earlier complained to Yakult but they seem to be poor at their job at convincing their personnel to do the monitoring.....) Please share this with your loved ones and read further on safety for PROBIOTICS.

TO know how my dietitians can guide you on your choice of probiotics including YAKULT which I still love....( I buy directly from the company now...and hopefully the MORON truck drivers in India will keep their Refrigeration truck ON, so factory to company depot ..may be good!)

AS PER MY KNOWLEDGE ON PROBIOTICS you need to keep it Refrigerated and rise in temp should be inside your body.....As per Yakult's website  " 20. How long can Yakult be kept after taken out from the fridge?
It is not a problem to keep Yakult outside of the fridge for awhile. The Yakult bacteria slowly become active at temperature between 15 to 40 degrees Celsius.

When the bacteria become active, it will begin to produce lactic acid, which will affect the taste and make it sour. When there is too much acid produced, the bacteria will die, and the product will be less effective.

So, when Yakult is left outside of the fridge, the taste will become more sour and it will be less effective, but you can still drink it. However, it is best to keep Yakult refrigerated so you can fully enjoy the taste and health benefits."

People who take supplements that are supposed to contain beneficial bacteria (probiotics) may not be getting their money’s worth, according to a study presented by researchers from Bastyr University (Kenmore, WA). The finding that some of these products do not contain viable bacteria or are contaminated with other potentially harmful bacteria raises concerns about the safety and efficacy of these products.

The intestinal tract contains billions of beneficial bacteria that perform various necessary functions, such as aiding in the digestion and absorption of food and protecting the body against microorganisms that can cause infection. While there are dozens of different types of friendly bacteria,Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. thermophilus, L. reuteri, and Bifidobacterium bifidum are some of the more common strains found in the gut. Studies suggest that taking supplements containing these bacteria can help boost immune function and prevent or relieve certain health conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, vaginal yeast infections, and traveler’s diarrhea. However, commercially available probiotic products that do not contain what they are purported to contain will not deliver these benefits.

According to this new report, laboratory testing of 12 refrigerated and 8 non-refrigerated, randomly selected probiotic supplements obtained from different health food stores revealed that only one product contained the same bacteria as those listed on the label. Many of the refrigerated products had some beneficial bacteria, but contained fewer species of organisms than the label claimed. More than 30% of all supplements were contaminated with other microorganisms and 50% of the non-refrigerated products were completely dead. Dead probiotics have no impact on improving intestinal function or restoring the balance of normal intestinal flora.

The deficiencies found in these probiotic supplements may be due to poor manufacturing processes, poor quality control, or other environmental factors that cause the bacteria to deteriorate. While some probiotics are stable at room temperature, most require refrigeration to maintain live cultures. The findings in the new study suggest that many probiotic supplements will provide no benefit due to lack of viable organisms and may cause infection if contaminated with organisms that cause disease. However, no reports have been published linking a probiotic supplement to an intestinal infection. It is unclear at this point whether there are any adverse effects from the bacterial contaminants found in probiotic supplements.

So the bottom line, You know probiotics are good. At QUA NUTRITION our dietitians will help you decide and educate you about the best choices for your body. Call India & International +919743430000 or email us at devika@quanutrition.com to know more. 

  

Be Careful when buying PROBIOTICs- USE CAUTION on YAKULT

Yakult needs to pull up its socks in India. A wonderful Probiotic drink that I personally use, but I now want to ask you to BUY FROM THEIR COLD STORE DEPOTS DIRECTLY. My reason is the shopkeepers and supermarkets are KILLING the good bacteria and so your BUYING SUGAR milk and no healthy benefit. The VIDEO HERE shows how Yakult is being mistreated in Storage at supermarket. THIS VIDEO is courtesy the PREMIUM Chain of GODREJ format store....and I AM ANGRY at them for not having systems in place to ensure compliance. SHAME on you GODREJ and YAKULT......( by the way I earlier complained to Yakult but they seem to be poor at their job at convincing their personnel to do the monitoring.....) Please share this with your loved ones and read further on safety for PROBIOTICS.

TO know how my dietitians can guide you on your choice of probiotics including YAKULT which I still love....( I buy directly from the company now...and hopefully the MORON truck drivers in India will keep their Refrigeration truck ON, so factory to company depot ..may be good!)

AS PER MY KNOWLEDGE ON PROBIOTICS you need to keep it Refrigerated and rise in temp should be inside your body.....As per Yakult's website  " 20. How long can Yakult be kept after taken out from the fridge?
It is not a problem to keep Yakult outside of the fridge for awhile. The Yakult bacteria slowly become active at temperature between 15 to 40 degrees Celsius.

When the bacteria become active, it will begin to produce lactic acid, which will affect the taste and make it sour. When there is too much acid produced, the bacteria will die, and the product will be less effective.

So, when Yakult is left outside of the fridge, the taste will become more sour and it will be less effective, but you can still drink it. However, it is best to keep Yakult refrigerated so you can fully enjoy the taste and health benefits."

People who take supplements that are supposed to contain beneficial bacteria (probiotics) may not be getting their money’s worth, according to a study presented by researchers from Bastyr University (Kenmore, WA). The finding that some of these products do not contain viable bacteria or are contaminated with other potentially harmful bacteria raises concerns about the safety and efficacy of these products.

The intestinal tract contains billions of beneficial bacteria that perform various necessary functions, such as aiding in the digestion and absorption of food and protecting the body against microorganisms that can cause infection. While there are dozens of different types of friendly bacteria,Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. thermophilus, L. reuteri, and Bifidobacterium bifidum are some of the more common strains found in the gut. Studies suggest that taking supplements containing these bacteria can help boost immune function and prevent or relieve certain health conditions including irritable bowel syndrome, vaginal yeast infections, and traveler’s diarrhea. However, commercially available probiotic products that do not contain what they are purported to contain will not deliver these benefits.

According to this new report, laboratory testing of 12 refrigerated and 8 non-refrigerated, randomly selected probiotic supplements obtained from different health food stores revealed that only one product contained the same bacteria as those listed on the label. Many of the refrigerated products had some beneficial bacteria, but contained fewer species of organisms than the label claimed. More than 30% of all supplements were contaminated with other microorganisms and 50% of the non-refrigerated products were completely dead. Dead probiotics have no impact on improving intestinal function or restoring the balance of normal intestinal flora.

The deficiencies found in these probiotic supplements may be due to poor manufacturing processes, poor quality control, or other environmental factors that cause the bacteria to deteriorate. While some probiotics are stable at room temperature, most require refrigeration to maintain live cultures. The findings in the new study suggest that many probiotic supplements will provide no benefit due to lack of viable organisms and may cause infection if contaminated with organisms that cause disease. However, no reports have been published linking a probiotic supplement to an intestinal infection. It is unclear at this point whether there are any adverse effects from the bacterial contaminants found in probiotic supplements.

So the bottom line, You know probiotics are good. At QUA NUTRITION our dietitians will help you decide and educate you about the best choices for your body. Call India & International +919743430000 or email us at devika@quanutrition.com to know more. 

  

5 Tips for Nutrition at Work

(Article Reproduced from my original article hosted at http://yourstory.in/2012/10/ys-lounge-5-ways-for-an-entrepreneur-to-stay-fit-without-wasting-time/)

As a recently anointed entrepreneur & CEO at Qua Nutrition, my team has set about to change the way a person eats. In Latin, Qua means- “In capacity of”. So we set out to help people discover their eating capacities. Changing people’s lives is part of our business, but as an entrepreneur preaching as Nutrition coach was much easier than practising.

After 6 months of starting up, my cholesterol levels shot through the roof and my vitamin D levels plummeted. This happened because of high stress levels and bad eating habits. Workload, time pressures and constant indoor meetings had me thinking and a random blood test woke me up.

  

I then set about restructuring my work ethic and Wellness ethic. Why and How?

In the process of coping with the stress of attaining success, most entrepreneurs and corporate employees forget to pay heed to their nutrition. When nutrition is not addressed correctly, it leads to a range of health problems which ultimately affects the performance at work.

Entrepreneurs have several situations to deal with within a short duration of time and good nutrition plan should not be cumbersome to follow. With good nutrition comes selection of the right foods and maintaining a reasonable (2 to 3 hours) time gap between meals. By doing this, you ensure that your body has adequate nutrition throughout the day to keep you alert and well focused on your tasks. Small frequent meals also ensure that your metabolism is improved to ensure better utilization of the food you eat.

Here are a few things you that helped me and might help you:

1. Small meals at 11 am and 4 pm: Dry fruits and nuts like almonds, figs, dates, walnuts, apricots and raisins and fresh fruits are good snack options between meals. These have a high fibre, vitamin and mineral content which increase satiety and also help replenish your micro-nutrient stores.
2. Lunch, Dinner and Snack: Portion size is another area of concern. Contrary to the “eat three large meals a day” idea, it is better to split up these large meals into smaller ones through the day. Controlling your portions for breakfast, lunch and dinner will not be too difficult if you a snacking healthy at regular intervals. ASk these questions to an OFFICE NUTRITIONIST
3. What foods should you choose? Most entrepreneurs will have a very few opportunities to enjoy a packed meal from home. Choosing to eat a salad with low fat dressing and a brown bread or whole wheat bread sandwich is a much better option than fried, greasy foods from a nearby fast food joint. Curd Rice was a healthy option but the white rice made me sleep in the afternoon. So I split my curd rice at 12 noon and 3 pm, eating a quick 3 mins lunch and getting back to work.  Carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals should be featured in all 3 main meals of the day.  If you are conscious of this while making food choices, your body will get sufficient nutrition to maintain good health. Grains are a source of carbohydrate, milk products and legumes provide protein and fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins and minerals. Get a Nutritionist to make your schedule. With this knowledge you will for sure practice at least 50% of what she says! CLICK HERE TO TALK TO A NUTRITIONIST
4. Fruits like apple, lemon, lime, orange, pineapple, strawberry, watermelon, plums, kiwi, papaya, peaches, pears, pomegranate and strawberries are known as negative calorie foods and help in burning some of those extra calories. Likewise, drinking green tea three to four times a day will help speed up your metabolism and burn a few extra calories. Perfect foods for marriage weight losss

Exercise is also plays a key role in maintaining good health. Agreed, entrepreneurs are extremely busy individuals and including at least an hour of exercise throughout the day will be extremely beneficial. This can be broken down into smaller exercise slots of 30 minutes twice a day to obtain the same benefits of an hour of exercise.

As a Nutrition Coach my parting thought to all Entrepreneurs- You have to be a FORMULA I Driver of your business. Your body is your race car. You may be able to do some quick laps but without proper fuelling (food strategy), intelligent driving( portion control) and servicing break (Rest & Exercising), you may just not be the best driver for your business causing your entire team to spin off the  race course

(Article Reproduced from my original article hosted at http://yourstory.in/2012/10/ys-lounge-5-ways-for-an-entrepreneur-to-stay-fit-without-wasting-time/)

RYAN FERNANDO answers questions about your nutrition

TO SPEAK WITH RYAN and ask him questions on Nutrition speak to his Dietitians at +91 9743430000 or email him at ryan@quanutrition.com. To book an appointment CLICK HERE APPOINTMENT BOOKING

RYAN FERNANDO answers questions about your nutrition

TO SPEAK WITH RYAN and ask him questions on Nutrition speak to his Dietitians at +91 9743430000 or email him at ryan@quanutrition.com. To book an appointment CLICK HERE APPOINTMENT BOOKING

RYAN FERNANDO rewards patients in a nutrition plan

The greatest attempt you will make in your life is the decision to try to change the way you eat. Why I label it as the greatest attempt is because everybody will attempt it at some point in their lives and fail.

At my Nutrition clinic, we accept failure is a way of the DIETING way, which is why we encourage you to CHEAT on your NUTRITION PLAN. Coming to us is about being happy and even a 10% improvement in your food habits is a success story that effects your life.

You buy the best of everything in household items, groceries, medicines, electronics and toys. Did you ever think of gifting your BODY a makeover...most people procrastinate all their lives....Take charge and don't be afraid to slip up....at least you tried.

TO BOOK TIME TO TALK TO A DIETITIAN and see if you like to take on a challenge click here

WORKOUT Aches and Pains and How Nutrition helps!

Every workout at GYM is pure agony for most people. I get asked " HOW do I get 110% from this workout and get to come back tomorrow and give 111%?"

READ THE FULL ARTICLE AT  Click HERE to read this article at BANGALORE MIRROR

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When you hate a food ...its because of a Bad memory..Change the experience and watch the food grow on you!

Every food has a bad memory or a good one. Happiness and sandness can be blended into two different foods.

I hate Beetroot. Always have. Then i discovered that the MIND is a more powerful tool than your taste buds. I kept reading for weeks on end on how BEETROOT enhances oxygen capacity etc etc.....so much goodness in this BLOODY food!

Then I decided HOW WEAK is my mind....lets try it.

I sat down....had a glass and spat it out...YUCK!!! I still hate beetroot...

I tried a day later...thinking...MAN if I was in a torture chamber or on FEAR FACTOR....I would be a WHINER!!! yes WHINER not WINNER.....

So I put on my fear factor MINDSET.....added a little salt, and Lemon to the BEETROOT JUICE....
YUCK .....I still hated it....

THEN for some reason I decided to think of my best holiday, my best moment of calm scuba diving, my favourite chocolate, my favourite Single malt....and then had a sip.....Holy BEETROOT!!! my tastebuds suddenly began to turn tide........

Maybe ...just Maybe the foods that are good for you....are not on our plate because you CHOOSE to!!

Choose Life! Choose Good Living! Choose Nutrition....

Happy Nutrition WEEK !!!

TELL ME WHAT YOU HATE and if you overcome that food nemesis, I will gift you my E BOOK of 100 tips to a healthier you!

How does a Sports Nutrition Plan make a difference- An Olympic Perspective for Coaches

There will come a time every Coach will be wondering how do I enhance my players energy level. In this video I give you insights into the process. There are no diet tips, no supplements listed. Just what any athlete or coach needs to understand; What is the Process to winning an Olympic Medal using Sports nutrition.

Call 080 3232 9292 in India or Click here email me at ryan@quanutrition.com if you want an International program.