The Three Body Clinic

Can an Indian vegetarian diet provide high nutritional density while keeping unnecessary calories low? The idea behind CRON, or Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition , is deceptively simple: if energy intake is reduced, the quality and nutrient density of the remaining food become increasingly important, because reducing calories indiscriminately can also reduce the intake of protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and other biologically active compounds required for normal physiological function. Roy Walford's work on calorie restriction and longevity popularised the concept of obtaining “optimal nutrition” while consuming fewer calories , and the nutrient-density tables associated with this approach illustrate an important principle: foods differ enormously in the amount of protein, vitamins and minerals they provide relative to their energy content. Rather than simply asking whether a food is “healthy,” the more useful question is often how much nutritional value...

What exactly happens in a Trek to the Body and what we need to maintain the physical and mental resilience? A long trek leaves more than tired legs. After several hours of walking over uneven terrain, climbing gradients, carrying a backpack and constantly adjusting to changes in the environment, the body has been exposed to a complex physiological challenge. Heart rate rises, energy expenditure increases, muscle fibres experience repeated mechanical loading, glycogen and other energy substrates are progressively utilised, connective tissues absorb repetitive forces, and the balance and proprioceptive systems remain continuously active . At the same time, thermoregulation works to maintain core temperature while the cardiovascular and respiratory systems adjust blood flow and oxygen delivery according to the demands of the working muscles and the surrounding environment.  A demanding strength-training session creates a different but equally significant challenge, where mechanical te...