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The festival of lights is here, people, and along with it, the festivities, the sweets (oh, the sweets!), and (although we hate to admit it) weight gain! This is one of those times when the fit becomes flabby and...
Eyes are the most precious and integral part of the human body that need preserving and maintaining as we grow older. Many ills can affect the eyes – Including glaucoma, a condition that results due to high blood pressure,...
Aging is a natural process during which many systems of the body slow down according to the changing requirements. Optimal nutrition and a healthy lifestyle are key to preventing or delaying the consequences or complications of aging and make...
How much of the sunshine vitamin is your child getting? Vitamin D is also known as the sunshine vitamin because sunlight is the major source of this nutrient. Along with calcium, vitamin D is crucial for bone health, growth...
There is a wide range of beliefs that surround the association between food and in rheumatoid arthritis. Although there is considerable interest in the role food allergy might play in arthritis, the evidence till date is very limited.
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Bananas, as we know, are the cheapest and the quickest means of energy snack. Picnic baskets, school lunch boxes, or travelling snack boxes are all likely to include at least one banana packed. But we want to give you...
Herbs, which are also known as botanicals or phytomedicines (‘phyto’ means ‘plant’ in Greek), have been the staples of sickroom and the kitchen since ancient times, and were the primary form of medicine throughout the world, and more so...
What comes to your mind when you think of fibre? Some of the most common fibre-rich foods recommended by expert nutritionists include oats, apple, whole grains, and other vegetables. But did you know that the simple and ubiquitous fruit,...
Toxins are everywhere – in the polluted air we breathe, the possibly contaminated water we drink, and the food we eat! The sources of contamination are multiple (pesticides, synthetic colors, preservatives etc.) and so are the reasons to avoid...
It has long been a practice in India to eat 3 square meals a day. Indeed, ancient wisdom frowned upon eating too much or eating between meals. Less, they believed, was more. While it may have worked with our...
You must have heard countless times trainers stressing on the importance of proper diet and nutrition to complement your workout. They’re not just saying it too; proper food intake is vital if you want to get fit and maintain...
Carbs serve as the major source of energy in our diet and include sugars, starches, and celluloses. These compounds are produced by photosynthetic plants and contain only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, usually in the ratio 1:2:1. Many people see...
Entertaining your friends sounds like fun but it entails a whole lot of responsibility. When you’re with friends, you want to pig out but you’re also worried about gaining extra Kilos. And as the host, you are not only...
What is an ideal diet program? What combination of fats, proteins, and carbs would make you lose/gain weight and maintain health as well in the process? Some of the most famous dietitians would advocate achieving a balance of nutrients,...
“Eat your fruits and veggies” is often a repeated mantra for great health; but what if you are diabetic? Can you eat fruits – and if so, which ones and in what amounts?
A lot of confusion and myths still...
The damp monsoon is host to many disease-causing germs, which lead to serious health attacks like dengue, malaria, conjunctivitis, typhoid, viral fever, pneumonia, gastro intestinal disturbances, diarrhea, and dysentery. To up your immunity during the monsoon season calls for...
When it comes to convenience, instant noodles are, hands down, the best choice to pacify your hunger. I have resorted to them myself quite a number of times in order to satisfy my gnawing hunger, rather than spending an...
Chia seeds are low in calories and packed with large amounts of iron, potassium, magnesium, protein, and fiber. For vegetarians, they are great substitute for seafood as they are equally rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Their high-fiber content...
On your way to getting fitter but worried about what you should eat? Well here's a list of the top 6 foods that are going to be your fitness regimen's new best buddy. Understand that anything in excess is...
Fasting is already not an easy thing to do on its own. Add the hot, tropical weather to that, and it is agony, especially if done in an unplanned and unsystematic manner. And Ramadan falls during the hottest season...
Expert nutritionists and dietitians would always advocate getting most of the nutrients from natural foods, but there are conditions in which supplementation would become necessary. For example, some herbs are not part of the natural diet, but are proven...
Sportsmen, athletes, and body builders often resort to supplements to enhance performance, endurance, and to gain muscle. It is commonly advised by unqualified fitness trainers without obtaining a clear medical and fitness index of the individual. In some cases,...
It’s time to stop stereotyping when it comes to white foods. White foods like sugar, rice, bread, and noodles are generally unpopular because they are high in sugar and contain empty calories! They do raise the risk of diabetes,...
What has colour got to do with health? The answer, as many expert dietitians and doctors would agree that the benefits are, “plenty”! Colors on fruits and vegetables are a result of pigments in the plants. These pigments are...
All this while we have been discussing about the importance of a fiber rich diet and it’s relation to a healthy lifestyle. Be it in terms of losing weight or preventing health complications, fiber is but important to consider...
