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You can stay fit and healthy with just seven minutes of exercise

●    People are adopting this program of renowned exercise psychologist Chris Jordan
●    You can change your inactive lifestyle by staying fit without going to the gym

JNN There is a very popular saying - fitness is a thousand blessings. If you cannot go to the gym and want to keep yourself fit, then this news is for you. Just seven minutes of exercise can not only keep you fit and healthy, but can also help in changing from inactive lifestyle to active lifestyle.
In this hectic life, due to lack of time, people are not able to pay proper attention to their health, while for this seven-minute exercise, there is no need to spend a lot of money to go to the gym nor is any heavy equipment needed. Just a chair or bench is enough. Some of these exercises include jumping jacks, push-ups and crunches.

Obesity rate in India is alarming

A Lancet study shows that obesity rate in India is alarming. Here 70 percent of urban population is overweight. In terms of obesity, India ranks third in the world after America and China. For people suffering from obesity, the exercise program prepared on a purely scientific basis by the well-known exercise psychologist Chris Jordan can be very beneficial.

People are considering the exercise program as a panacea to stay fit

It is worth mentioning that Chris Jordan had prepared an exercise program more than a decade ago which solves the problem of living a 'sedentary life' - that too in just seven minutes. Its purpose is to adapt every exercise to one's physical speed.
People in the world who are facing untimely increasing obesity, lack of time and are unable to buy gym or expensive exercise equipment are adopting this exercise program of Chris Jordan as a panacea to stay fit. In continuation of this growing popularity, Jordan told the Washington Post that do as many jumping jacks as you can in 30 seconds. If it is less than what someone else does, don't stress. He said that you can do jumping jacks as per your body weight. It follows the same philosophy as traditional High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with five seconds of rest.
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https://www.jagran.com/lifestyle/health-you-can-stay-fit-with-just-seven-minutes-of-exercise-23867509.html

Polished grains have less nutrients and fiber than husked grains

Removing the outer layer and polishing reduces the nutritional value of millets

emoving the outer layer and polishing reduces the nutritional value of millets. By removing the outer layer, the grains of millets cook quickly and remain fresh for a long time, but lose nutrition. This information has come to light in a study. The five small-seeded Indian millets studied by the researchers include Kangni (foxtail millet), Sawa or Kutki (little millet), Kodo, Sawa (barnyard millet) and Chena or Punarava (proso millet). Polishing removes nutrients like fiber, fat, phytates and minerals from the millets. Polished millets have less nutrients and fiber than husked grains. Researchers from Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai and ICAR-Indian Millet Research Institute, Hyderabad have conducted this study. Its results have been published in the Springer Link journal Discover Food.

Protein content also decreased

Protein levels also decreased in all types of coarse grains except sawa and kutki due to polishing by removing the thick layer of the grain. Grains containing husk took more time to cook but their nutrients remained intact. Similarly, polished millets without bran lost more solids during cooking and also absorbed more water. This showed that by removing the outer cover of the seed, it became structurally weak.

●    The research findings state that polished coarse grains have less fiber and nutrients, but despite this they are sold at a higher price. Consumers get confused by seeing their shine.

Coarse grains are rich in nutrients, yet people eat more wheat and rice

Coarse grains are rich in nutrients, however despite this they are used less compared to other grains like wheat and rice. They contain nutrients like Vitamin B, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc in abundance. These grains are popular in many parts of the world, especially in Asia and Africa. Coarse grains are also produced in large quantities in India. Rajasthan produces the most Sri grains. Coarse grains such as sorghum, millet, jowar, ragi, fonio, kodo, kutki, also known as 'kadan', have been neglected for years despite their many qualities.
Polishing increases the level of carbohydrates and starch in grains. Due to this, the level of sugar (glycemic load) in the diet can increase. These grains of grains have a hard outer layer which is removed while cleaning the grains. After this, the bran is separated from it and polished, due to which the grain starts looking shiny and beautiful.

Carbohydrate and starch levels increase

Plant seeds store a mineral called phosphorus in a naturally occurring compound called phytic acid. It binds with other minerals such as calcium and iron in the digestive system and forms a substance known as phytates.

Courtesy: Amar Jagran
https://www.amarujala.com/india-news/removing-outer-layer-and-polishing-reduces-nutritional-value-of-coarse-grains-2024-12-16

Depression patients increased due to less sunlight

ith the increase in winter and lack of complete sunlight, the number of depression patients has also increased in the city. Many such patients are coming to the mental cell department of hospitals every day for treatment, who are not under any mental pressure, but are not feeling normal due to the change in weather. Psychiatrists call this condition seasonal affected disorder.

After the increase in winter, people are also facing problems due to lack of sunlight for many days and staying awake till late. Dr. Saket Nath Tiwari of Ghaziabad's Psychiatry Department said that the number of patients of seasonal affected disorder is increasing. He told that many such patients are coming daily in whom symptoms of this disorder are tiredness, lethargy, despair, frustration, lack of concentration. These symptoms also decrease after winter, but if it is not treated, the condition can become serious.

Avoid TV and mobile at night

If someone is feeling tired and lethargic in winter, then sit in the sun as much as possible every day. Along with this, increase physical activity. He told that exercising in the morning, getting full sleep and staying away from artificial light also improves. Apart from this, do not use TV, mobile and internet after 9 pm.